tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18616988522675405082024-03-06T00:38:22.061-07:00Linz SewsLinzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-28234299808571050412013-04-03T10:51:00.001-06:002013-04-03T10:51:20.945-06:00Massive Catch up!Hello? Is anyone still out there!? I have not even thought about blogging in months (obviously), and I have done very little sewing (life has been hectic!), but I do want to share what I have done lately!!<br />
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Beejeebers blocks!<br />
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February - Rainbow X<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/8465585707/" title="February Beejeebers block by linzsews, on Flickr"><img alt="February Beejeebers block" height="461" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8465585707_292bb49609.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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I loved making this one! It was simple and beautiful!! Great block!<br />
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March - Mittens!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/8587814320/" title="March Beejeebers block by linzsews, on Flickr"><img alt="March Beejeebers block" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8587814320_bb3586064f.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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SO cute!! SO SO cute! These little blocks were fast and fun to make! She asked for two sets... but they were so fun I had to do more!!<br />
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April Block - This is my month!! I decided to go with Wonky circles!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/8610277910/" title="Beejeebers April Block by linzsews, on Flickr"><img alt="Beejeebers April Block" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8120/8610277910_318902859a.jpg" width="375" /></a>
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This block is huge - 24 inches finished! It was so fun to make, and I can't wait to see what the other gals come up with!!<br />
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I am almost done with my Game night quilt (binding is half way done!!) I am so excited to get that one finished and share it with all of you!! Yea!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-35728663919671515822013-01-18T06:47:00.002-07:002013-01-18T06:47:56.687-07:00Beejeebers January BlockThis was the block for the fabulous Beejeebers Quilt Bee!<br />
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I love it! It was super fun to make! I hope she likes it! :)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-5524920852603786092012-12-23T11:13:00.001-07:002012-12-23T11:13:41.477-07:00The Christmas DressIt occurred to me on Friday night that if I wanted to get my Daughter's Christmas dress done, it should be done by today - the Sunday before Christmas - so she could wear it to church. <br />
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I hadn't even cut it out yet.<br />
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And so the challenge was on...<br />
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Happily, after some whirlwind sewing, I finished the dress last night at 10:30 pm. Woo!! Dress in a day!! <br />
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Bearing that in mind, I think it turned out really beautifully! Here it is!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/8301233104/" title="The Christmas Dress by linzsews, on Flickr"><img alt="The Christmas Dress" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8212/8301233104_ea17c6a0a3.jpg" width="331" /></a><br />
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I used Butterick Pattern #3714, with a few Linzsews modifications thrown in! The flowers on the waistline I reused from my Halloween costume headband. Hey - waste not, want not! :) The green fabric is the same as the fabric I used on my Halloween dress too. I ended up with WAY too much, so it worked out perfectly! The gold I found at Joann's and just loved!<br />
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Yea for good projects that come together!! Oh, and here's how I did her hair today...<br />
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She feels like a princess.Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-85584995744502912522012-12-21T11:07:00.000-07:002012-12-21T14:04:37.718-07:00Beejeebers December BlockThis month, our Beejeeber group was given the instructions to do rainbows!! Any kind of block we wanted, in Rainbow Colors!<br />
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I decided to do a string block, and I am pleased with how it turned out!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/8294945916/" title="Beejeebers December block 001 by linzsews, on Flickr"><img alt="Beejeebers December block 001" height="331" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8500/8294945916_5b22cd2122.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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It didn't line up perfectly, but overall, I love the look! I hope Lisa likes it too!!<br />
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***edit** It was bugging me so I switched some around. I like this better!<br />
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It has been a while! Sadly, I have been sick for 2 1/2 weeks, so my sewing and especially blogging time has dwindled! But I am getting better and I want to share a few things that I managed to get done!<br />
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Stockings!!<br />
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I have been wanting to make our family new stockings for years, but never got around to it! FINALLY, this year, I just bucked up and did it! And I am so tickled with how they came out!!<br />
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YEA! I love it when things turn out!!<br />
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I also finally recovered my Christmas card board. I covered it myself a few years ago, and hated how it came out. So, finally, I redid it! And this time - I love it!<br />
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So, a few Christmas projects under my belt! Hopefully more to come soon!!<br />
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Cheers!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-44038291451626471852012-11-14T12:50:00.002-07:002012-11-15T20:27:19.137-07:00Beejeeber's November Block!This month, Pat asked the Beejeebers to do a Carpenter's Star block! I have wanted to try this block for a while.<br />
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It is a tOn of HSTs... seriously. But - as with all blocks that take a lot of work, the end result is spectacular!! I am thrilled with how this came together!!<br />
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I hope she likes it! :)<br />
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-42062860878162925762012-11-10T07:16:00.000-07:002012-11-10T07:16:28.055-07:00Super Secret Quilt Revealed!I'm not going to lie...<br />
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This is probably my favorite quilt. Ever. (Yes, I said that last time. And the time before. I actually mean it this time!) <br />
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This quilt was a super secret surprise, and I am so excited to finally share it with you today!! Here's the background.<br />
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A few years ago, I was a leader for the youth program at my <a href="http://mormon.org/">church</a>. In that program, the girls work on the <a href="https://www.lds.org/young-women/personal-progress?lang=eng">Personal Progress Program</a>, to build talents, life skills, and to strengthen their relationship with our Savior. It is a lovely program, and they have 6 years to complete it. While I was the leader, I made a deal with the younger girls: if they finished the whole program in just 2 years, I would make them their own quilt. <br />
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This is the third quilt I have made for that reason! :) <br />
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This particular girl is a very close friend of mine. She is my sewing student, a running friend, an already accomplished author, and an all around top knotch woman. <br />
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She is also an total nerd. Just like me. We are both completely into Harry Potter (yes, I am serious!) So, this quilt was a no brainer for me. I also smiled the most as I made it! I love how it came out!!<br />
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So, here it is... the Marauder's Map Quilt!<br />
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Yes, I know. It IS that awesome! hahaha! The irony of the saying on the quilt compared to the reason this quilt was earned is not lost on me...<br />
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Anyway, I chose to quilt in a meandering stipple with black thread to make it look like little trail marks. I like it. The feet prints make me smile! It is backed in flannel for extra snuggly goodness!<br />
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Needless to say, she loves it!! :) Way to go miss M!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-61725965074722205952012-10-31T06:56:00.000-06:002012-10-31T09:08:06.366-06:00Happy Halloween!!Welcome to the 2012 Halloween Extravaganza! I have been sewing up a storm the last few days (mostly because I waited until the last possible moment to finish these) and am pleased to show off our really fun costumes! :) I was planning on making Princess Leia, but thank heavens, my neighbor (who I seriously couldn't live without!) had one that fit my daughter perfectly, so we went with that! I will show off the awesome Leia hair that I pulled off!! :)<br />
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Sock buns. Who knew? They worked perfectly!<br />
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Okay, on to costumes!<br />
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First up - C3PO! <br />
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I made this with a metallic costume material. It's actually plastic. I hate it. It was awful to work with, and if my son is to be believed, awful to wear. But - it looks just right! lol!<br />
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The belt thing was fun. I just sewed circular designs and "wires" onto it. I love how it came out.<br />
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We used serious makeup on his face, and it looks great, but just slightly too green... oh well! He looks great!<br />
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For mine, I went as "Goldberry", a small character in Lord of the Rings. She didn't make it into the movie (that I can remember), so I was able to create her just the way I wanted. She was the "River's daughter" - a kind of nature goddess. I used a dress pattern that I used a few years ago. It turned out really lovely!<br />
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I even made more flower rosettes for my hair! :) Seriously, I will post a tutorial on the rosettes soon! They are so easy and so pretty! :)<br />
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Check out my eye makeup! It's probably the best eyeshadow I've ever done. That's really saying something... lol! I have a few more pictures of my dress (some details) on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/linzsews/">Flickr</a>, so check those out too! :)<br />
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The three of us all decked out! :)<br />
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Well, Happy Halloween everyone!! Stay safe!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-86547817912670738922012-10-19T16:41:00.000-06:002012-10-19T16:41:12.123-06:00Skill Builders Top Complete!!It's all sewn together!! YEA!!!!!!! I am absolutely loving how it came together! It measures a massive 94 x 107 - a queen size quilt! I just LOVE it!<br />
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My hubby and I have been toying with the idea of converting our office into a guest room. I think with this beauty... I <em>have</em> to get a queen size bed to keep it on! Don't you think? :)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-1875386168909115352012-10-17T05:00:00.000-06:002012-10-17T05:00:13.194-06:00WIP Wednesday!Here we are at Wednesday again!! I am so happy to have some progress to report!! I have actually made a bunch of progress that I am SOO excited about!!<br />
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First up - My Skill Builders Sampler top is <em>almost<strong> </strong></em>done!! I have it all together except for the borders! I am sooooo excited and love how it is coming together! :)<br />
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Next up - C3PO is cut out! It should come together pretty quickly, which is nice. I still need to figure out how to do the hood, but we'll get to that...<br />
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Last, my super secret quilt is coming along! I've got the words all appliqued on, so now I just have some decorations left to applique around the edges! I am loving it and can't wait to share it with everyone! :)<br />
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Well, that's all for now!! Be sure to stop in and check out all the WIPs at <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-65063974457007279962012-10-12T11:35:00.000-06:002012-10-12T15:03:39.109-06:00Progress...Right... It's Friday. I was going to post on Wednesday. Whoops! First things first... my progress!<br />
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I made a lot of headway on Skill Builders! I got the first half bordered and today started the 2nd half! YEA! It's finally coming together!<br />
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Now, on to some FUN! Yesterday - 10.11.12 - was my 33rd birthday!! It was special enough just being on 10.11.12, but watch this...<br />
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I know. The day was bound to be totally magical, right?!? :)<br />
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It was. My husband (who has legendary status at my local quilt shop from when he <a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/2010/08/best-husband-ever.html">bought me my machine</a>) again went above and beyond to surprise me! He once again ventured to the LQS and came out with this:<br />
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A Serger!!!! I am so tickled! He left it in the back of his car, then asked me if I would run out to get his work bag. He <a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-was-fun.html">uses this method a lot</a>, but STILL managed to shock me! He said I squealed. I probably did.<br />
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I have never used a serger before, but I am really excited to learn! YEA!!!!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-88488936598014292122012-10-08T18:21:00.001-06:002012-10-08T18:21:38.210-06:00Beejeebers October Block!!I am so happy to have finished this one early in the month!! Josie wanted circles, so this is what I came up with:<br />
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I hope she likes it! What a fun block to do!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-74168811200882926342012-10-03T09:06:00.002-06:002012-10-03T09:06:50.927-06:00It's Wednesday!! WIP it!!I am posting WIP Wednesday... <em>on</em> Wednesday! It must be a good week... ;)<br />
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Here is what's going on...<br />
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1 - I did manage to repair my Bottled Rainbow Quilt!<br />
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All those little pieces are firmly back in place, she got a good washing, and I am happliy back to nightly snuggle time!! I love you, Bottled Rainbow...<br />
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2 - Beejeebers October Block - she asked for circles... then circles she shall get!<br />
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I still need to sew them down, but it's only the 3rd and it's almost done! Yea!<br />
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3 - M's super secret quilt<br />
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This quilt is 100% applique. This week, I managed to cut out all 95 pieces to be appliqued. Seriously. I have problems. It's going to be awesome, though! :)<br />
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4 - Halloween Costumes...<br />
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I got the fabric for C3PO. That's it.<br />
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No progress this week on:<br />
Sashing for Skill Builders sampler<br />
Star Wars Apron<br />
Game Night Quilt<br />
Dress #1 and #2.<br />
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So that's all for now. I probably won't sew much today... <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Athena-Heroes-Olympus-Book/dp/1423140605">The Mark of Athena</a></em> came out yesterday... so today I'll be getting my Percabeth reunion on... ;)<br />
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Happy stitching! Be sure to check out all the WIPs at <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-4587300442106792692012-09-27T16:49:00.000-06:002012-09-27T16:49:07.588-06:00Beejeebers September BlockI finally feel like I am getting caught up!!! Yea!!<br />
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Today I made our September block for the Beejeebers Quilt Bee. It was SUCH a fun block to make! I love everything about it!!<br />
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So fun, isn't it?! The tutorial for the block can be found <a href="http://www.mollyflanders.blogspot.ca/2012/01/how-to-make-that-block.html">HERE</a>. <br />
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So, I missed the WIP Wednesday post yesterday, so I thought that I would take a minute to at least list my current WIPs to help me continue to get caught up with everything...<br />
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In order of importance (or, at least the order in which I am going to do them, lol!)<br />
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1 - Repair Bottled Rainbow. <br />
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Sadly, my BR has seen better days. It is amazing how fast a quilt can get beat up when it is used every single day. A few of the pieces are in need of restitching, and a few places on the binding need some repair. It really shouldn't take too long. I hope not, because I miss snuggling with it every night!<br />
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2 - Halloween Costumes - it's that time of year again! My kids are completely into Star Wars this year, so watch for C3PO and Princess Leia costumes soon! I still don't know what I am going to be...<br />
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3 - M's Quilt. This is a super secret project that I am SOOOOO excited about! More to come! This quilt shouldn't take too long to finish! :)<br />
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4 - Skill Builder Sampler<br />
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I need to cut the sashing (still) and sew the top together. It has been waiting for weeks now. Sad. Soon, though!!<br />
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5 - Apron - my little man's old apron is way to small, so I will be making him a new one. In Star Wars fabric, naturally!<br />
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6 - Game Night Quilt - waiting to be basted and quilted!<br />
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7 - Dress #1 - Navy blue/lace. I am super excited for this dress. The pattern is awesome and I LOVE the fabric I got for it! Can't wait to start!<br />
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8 - Dress #2 - Grey/black. I bought the pattern for this one about 3 years ago. I have all the fabric. It's been waiting a long time. I suppose it can wait a little longer...<br />
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So that's what's on tap for the next... little while. Or long while. We'll see... :)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-45003011485775055232012-09-25T07:53:00.000-06:002012-09-25T07:53:17.116-06:00Toy HammockIs it just me, or does every one's kids stuffed animals seem to multiply nightly?<br />
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Well, my son was experiencing severe toy storage control issues, so yesterday I decided to make a little toy hammock.<br />
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I looked at a few ideas and tutorials on Pintrest, but to be honest, I looked at the pictures and then just did my own thing - only loosely based on what I saw.<br />
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This is what I came up with...<br />
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I made a 37 inch square using jersey knit scraps from various Maxi skirts that I have made/am making for myself and my daughter. Then, I folded it in half diagonally to create a right triangle.<br />
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Then, I bound the end using bias tape (interesting aside - I bought the bias tape because I liked the color. I didn't realize it matched that blue fabric perFectly until I started pinning it on! And just now, I looked over and realized that the color I bought weeks ago for sashing on my Skill Builders Quilt is the same too. I must really like that color...). I created little loops at the corners for hanging.<br />
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And TaDa!! It works!!<br />
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I really am happy with how it came out! I am going to make another for my daughter's room...Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-7742475511314687882012-09-21T15:25:00.001-06:002012-09-21T15:25:32.493-06:00Baptism DressI finished my niece's baptism dress!! Yea! It turned out beautifully, and - thank Heaven above - it fits her perfectly! **sigh of relief** (It's nerve-racking making a dress for someone 100s of miles away!!)<br />
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So, here it is!<br />
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I used Simplicity Pattern #4647, view D, but with sleeves added.<br />
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For the sash flower, I decided to make a fabric rosette. I had never made one before, and my practice attempts weren't the best. However, after reading several tutorials - and tweaking all of them - I came up with this and I am so so pleased with how it looks! I will probably post a "my way" tutorial on this soon. They are actually pretty easy and fun! I will be doing them again. And again... :)<br />
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So, yea! to a great finish! It is such a relief to have it done!! :)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-1932334042524405502012-09-20T21:17:00.001-06:002012-09-20T21:17:20.040-06:00Redemption is Made (a triathlon gets completed!)This post is totally NOT about sewing... sorry. :)<br />
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REDEMPTION IS MADE!!! I mean, I am sure you all remember <a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/2011/05/big-serving-of-humble-pie.html">THIS EPIC FAIL</a>, right?<br />
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So, last Saturday, I participated in the 2012 Kokopelli Olympic Distance Triathlon. It's the exact course as the Epic Fail, but in the Fall rather than the Spring.<br />
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Anyway, the Olympic Distance Triathlon goes like this:<br />
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1500 meter - Swim<br />
20.4 mile - Bike<br />
10 K (6.2 mile) - Run<br />
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Obviously, I had trained a lot harder and a lot smarter for this one. It was fun, and I was so happy to have my family and my parents there to cheer me on!<br />
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Let me break it down for you...<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Swim</span></u></strong></div>
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I'm not going to lie. I was just North of totally petrified before the swim. I even used some colorful words to describe how I was feeling to my hubby. I almost cried. I almost bailed. But, redemption had to be made, right? So, I swallowed the near paralyzing fear and got in the water. <br />
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It was a wonderfully warm temperature. And I had the right wet suit on. ;)<br />
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The swim went okay. It certainly wasn't the best swim of my career, and I found it very difficult to "spot" the buoys. I should say - to spot the right buoys. There were many in the water that didn't apply to us... but, the important thing was - I finished. I was pretty grumpy when I got out of the water, though. After reflection, I think it was the anxiety that I was feeling beforehand that really caused me to not enjoy the swim. I also need to practice in the lake more than I did. And for longer distances. Oh, well... live and learn. BUT - I finished! It took me 39 minutes, which was about average.<br />
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The bike portion went well. I felt good the whole time and finished it in about 1 hr and 27 min, which is pretty good for me. I repeat, FOR ME. I learned quickly that I am a s.l.o.w. biker. I did pass exactly 3 people while riding, and all three of them were while we were going up "The Hill." Yea me. Uphill passing feels great! However, the rest of the time, I was passed by everyone else. lol! But, FOR ME, it was a good ride.<br />
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I felt like I was the last Olympic Distance athlete to pull in on the bike. I don't know for sure, but it really did feel that way. So, onto the run. It was great. I ran the 10 K in 1 hr and 5 minutes, or a 10:30 min/mile pace. That's a decent pace for me anyway, but at the tail end of a triathlon - it was great!! <br />
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It did start to get a little hot, and I was in the back of the pack, so it was a little tiny bit lonely. I tried to make jokes with those around me. I hope I wasn't just obnoxious...<br />
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As I was coming toward the finish, it seemed as though everyone was leaving. Finished, awarded, and heading home. Didn't help the ego. But, I did feel a great sense of pride as I (finally) crossed the finish line! My total time was 3 hr 17 min. Not last place. In fact, I came in 9th in my age group... <span style="font-size: xx-small;">out of 11. :)</span><br />
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I am very happy to have conquered this one. The Hubby says he might do it with me next year! That would be cool! I'll have to start biking faster, though...<br />
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-46026603002370570822012-09-12T08:15:00.002-06:002012-09-12T12:03:51.140-06:00WIP WednesdayFinally!! After 3 long weeks of not having my sewing machine, I am back in business!! She has been home for 2 days now, and I have a few things to show for it! Yea!!<br />
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First - a finish!! The Life baby quilt! See the post <a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/2012/09/im-alive.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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Next up - a maxi skirt!<br />
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I love them. I made one in grey too! Tutorial found <a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2011/09/maxi.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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Next - I managed to finish the bodice of my niece's baptism dress! Yea!<br />
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Last - Skill builder's Sampler! <br />
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Sorted, pressed and ready to cut the sashing! This quilt has been so long in coming! I am glad to finally be moving on it again!!<br />
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Be sure to check out all of the WIPs over at <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-42777122990027460192012-09-11T16:55:00.000-06:002012-09-11T16:55:15.092-06:00I'm alive!!! And I <em>finally</em> got my sewing machine back! It took 3 weeks to get fixed and serviced. I fell into a sort of hollow depression there for a while... But now the hole in my life has been filled. I missed my machine SO much!!! I was so happy to bring her home yesterday!!<br />
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And I also have a finish to share too!! I finished the Life baby quilt!! It was wonderful to quilt and bind it yesterday! Today, it's in the mail!!<br />
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Sorry for the craptastic pictures. We had the rain storm of the century today, so I had to take them inside. Blech. But, at least the quilt is cute!!! :)<br />
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Check in tomorrow too for WIP Wednesday!! (Because, obviously - I've been on a sewing gluttony spree now that she's home!!)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-89770235012793511252012-08-22T06:51:00.000-06:002012-08-22T06:51:21.041-06:00WIP Wednesday!Last week I missed my WIP Wednesday post. It was <em>Friday</em> before I even realized it!!! Why? School started last week!!! It was a busy week! I had actually gotten a bunch done last week, and even more this week, so I have lots of fun stuff to show you!! Let's get to it!<br />
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<strong>Game Night Quilt</strong><br />
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I finished the back! It's a GIANT chess board! I am loving how it came out!! <br />
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<strong>Maxi Skirt</strong><br />
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I have been wanted a Maxi Skrit for some time, but kept putting it off or whatever. I almost bought one, but the $25 price tag wasn't really my speed - especially as I wasn't totally sure I would wear it much if at all! So, with a 50% off coupon in tow, I went and bought some jersey knit and set out to make one. I used <a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2011/09/maxi.html">THIS</a> tutorial from Elle Apparel. It only took me about an hour!<br />
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And the verdict - I may never stop wearing this! It is SO comfy!! Total WIN!<br />
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<strong>Life Baby Quilt</strong><br />
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A friend asked me to make <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/02/baby-life-quilt.html">THIS</a> baby quilt for her to give to a friend, in yellow and greys. I was so excited, as this is a quilt I have wanted to make!! <br />
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<strong>Beejeebers August Block</strong><br />
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**Shake it like a Polaroid Picture**<br />
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Isn't this fun?!? I love this block! The "pictures" are only 2 inches finished! Such a fun block to make!! Tutorial can be found <a href="http://capitolaquilter.blogspot.com/2012/07/wip-polaroids-and-old-italian-progress.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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<strong>Niece's Baptism Dress</strong><br />
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My sister asked me to make a baptism dress for my niece and I am only too happy to do so! I have the pattern and fabric, but that is as far as I have gotten! I am planning on cutting it out today! :)<br />
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So, now for some tragic news... as I began quilting the Life quilt, something happened to my machine. The bobbin case broke!! It isn't a huge problem, but the part will take 2 weeks to arrive!! AUGH!! So, I took the machine in for cleaning/service and that little repair. I've got nothing for 2 weeks. Well, that's not true. I have my old machine (if it still works... really, who knows...) and my neighbor offered to let me borrow hers (and I probably will!). But as it stands now - I am on hold for a while! Yuck. <br />
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Well, that's all for now!! Happy WIP Wednesday!! Linking up to <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-58921592605850339752012-08-07T22:53:00.001-06:002012-08-07T23:07:36.773-06:00WIP Wednesday... sort of...So... I did get some done this week. I got the back of the game night quilt started... But that's all.<br />
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Fact about me: I love the Olympics. I mean, I<em> love</em> the Olympics. I love the Olympics the way most people love Christmas. Every 4th year, I want to buy a giant TV and never stop watching the epic display of human awesomeness. LOVE!!!<br />
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So, with the 2012 London games starting, I found myself in full Olympic fever. And, because I was unable to pack up and move to London for two weeks, I settled on hosting our own family Olympics instead!<br />
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Marble Racing! (I think this one could be running?)</div>
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Shot Put! (Which, as you can see was really just a water ballon fight...)</div>
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Finally, our own Olympic Torch! </div>
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Cupcake cones! With a frosting flame! Yes, they were really, <em>really</em> good! :)<br />
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Here's to all the Olympians!!! Next time - I'm totally going to Rio...<br />
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Happy WIP Wednesday, everyone!! Be sure to head on over to <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!!!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-16159358874534002342012-08-01T00:30:00.000-06:002012-08-01T00:30:01.057-06:00WIP Wednesday!!This has been a GREAT week for sewing!! Not that I spent as much time sewing as I would have liked, but I did get some things done that I am super duper excited about!! :)<br />
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This week I did some fabric shopping! It's been a while, and I am glad I got to buy a few things...<br />
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I just loved these fabrics for my stash!! I also got some fabric for a dress! I'm so excited!<br />
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Second - this is M. She is my sewing student. This week we went over how to put in a zipper. This picture is of her FIRST try...<br />
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I know. I still don't do it that well! She's a natural!<br />
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Finally - and this is the BIG one!! I finished the top of my Game Night Quilt!!!! It. Is. Amazing! I cannot thank the ladies of Beejeebers enough for the amazing blocks that they did for me! So, here she is...<br />
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I know. Amazing, right?!? Once I get it all the way done, I will do a little feature on each block, because they all deserve one! They are truly wonderful! I am now planning out the back - which will be a chess board! Too fun!<br />
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Also, be sure to check back on Friday! I am hosting a GREAT giveaway!! Yipee!<br />
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Thanks for stopping in! Be sure to check out all of the WIPs at <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-43824913082652804132012-07-30T06:54:00.003-06:002012-07-30T06:54:44.806-06:00For laughs...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So true... :) Happy sewing!<br />Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-76249977562441783252012-07-26T12:45:00.002-06:002012-07-26T12:45:23.748-06:00Utility BagsI made 10 utility bags for my husband to store and carry climbing gear in for a youth encampment that he is leading in a few weeks. I came up with the design myself, and in a moment of weakness, decided to add a zippered pocket to all of them. It tripled the amount of time it took to make them, but hey - they will thank me later... ;)<br />
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So here they are (forgive the awful pictures. I'll get great ones when I make the tutorial soon!)<br />
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<br />This bag is SO easy to make! Simple drawstring backpack!! <br />
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<br />I laced the cords through grommets and knotted them off. That way, they can be easily converted to a drawstring bag. And the grommets provide a drainage if the boys have to wade through water in the canyons!<br />
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<br />Zippered pockets! I will admit, I didn't do them perfectly. But they are functional!<br />
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All in all a great bag that is quick and easy!! Stay tuned for an upcoming tutorial on these!! :)</div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1861698852267540508.post-22971633202809782112012-07-25T06:42:00.000-06:002012-07-25T06:42:25.197-06:00WIP WednesdayOnce again, very little was done this week. I promise, once summer is behind us, this blog won't be such a drag! :)<br />
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I did manage to do a few little things:<br />
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Utility Bags: I finished all 10 bags, and they turned out great! I haven't taken pictures yet, but will get those up tomorrow!!<br />
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Game night:<br />
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I did get some prep work done. There are some blocks that came out a little bit small, so I am trying to figure out the best approach here. I think I know what I am going to do, so some sewing will get done on this today! <br />
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Swimsuit alteration:<br />
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My main project of the week: altering my 8 year old's swim suit. Okay, I know that I am very conservative, but this year has been a swimsuit nightmare. I'm sorry - I don't want my daughter wearing a suit that is trying to make her look like a mini woman. We have tried 3 times to get a decent suit and each time it has been to low cut, to high cut, or just plain inappropriate. Finally, I found one at <a href="http://www.downeastoutfitters.com/">Downeast Outfitters</a> that was very, very close to what we were looking for. BUT - My daughter is very tall, so the top was, once again, too short. That's when I realized: I can fix this. I sacrificed one of my swim suit in the process, but I managed to sew a band around the bottom of the top and yea!! She now has a suit that looks cute and covers her in an appropriate way. I have a feeling this is going to be the norm every summer. I may just try making our own swimsuits... we'll see. :) So here is the finished product.<br />
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Well, that's all! Check out all of the WIPs over at <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/">Freshly Pieced</a>!! :)Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446006591403558226noreply@blogger.com5