Author Archives: Quilting is in my Blood

2016 Second Quarter Finish-Along

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’ve decided to put the projects I listed in my First Quarter FAL on hold. I just don’t have enough time to get everything done, and I have re-prioritized what’s important for me to complete in 2016. I did actually finish two … Continue reading →

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OMG April 2016 Goal

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

For my April OMG goal, I’m keeping it simple and choosing one of my bee blocks because quite honestly, paper piecing pretty much terrifies me, and having some extra accountability and encouragement will help me not to procrastinate too long … Continue reading →

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March 2016 OMG Finish

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m happy to report that I completed my March OMG goal. I finished my Midnight Starfish Block and Post in the nick of time for the 2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop that ran from 3/28-3/30/16. If you’re not familiar … Continue reading →

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2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop–Midnight Starfish

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m excited to be participating in the 2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop. Paintbrush Studio generously supplied each participant with a fat quarter bundle from their new line of solids,  Painter’s Palette. Our hosts, Yvonne@Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl@Meadow Mist Designs, … Continue reading →

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OMG March 2016

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Last month I linked up to the February One Monthly Goal (OMG), and I even accomplished my goal of sewing four blocks for my Terra Australis Quilt but wasn’t able to write an OMG It’s Finished post for February. For March, my One … Continue reading →

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Bee Blocks and More-February ’16

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

For February, I needed to sew six blocks, one for each of the online bees that I belong to and four for my Terra Australis quilt (and for extra credit and pure fun, I sewed four Fancy Foxes blocks). I had the … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon 2016–Lessons Learned

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’ve been thinking about writing a Lessons Learned post ever since Afton launched this linky party. Still being fairly new to quilting (about 16 months), I learn lessons with every new project, but since I’m starting to digest my recent … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon 2016–Quilts Made by Modern Quilt Guilds

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

QuiltCon was everything that I hoped it would be and more, but my brain is still on overload. People, workshops, gorgeous fabric, and what felt like miles of amazing, modern quilts. The experience actually started on the Super Shuttle from the … Continue reading →

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Fancy Foxes Fun

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

This past weekend I had so many things that needed to be done, but I took some time out to do some sewing for the fun of it. I decided to join a Block of the Month club hosted by … Continue reading →

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One Monthly Goal–February 2016

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I decided that participating in the One Monthly Goal (OMG) linky party would be beneficial support/accountability to help me reach my goal of making four 12 1/2″ unfinished blocks each month for my Terra Australis quilt using fabric from Emma … Continue reading →

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