Feb. OMG: A Valentine Quilt

For my February OMG I'm actually "recycling" last year's Valentine Quilt 

that I never finished using a MUCH quicker pattern.

I plan to get these sewn into a flimsy by month's end.

Yahoo! Joining everyone this month at: 

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Tuesday Archives #182: Made Fabric

Hello! Hello! and Happy Tuesday Archives! 

The linky party that let's you rejuvinate OLD blogging posts.

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This week's theme is: "Made" Fabric

I had fun as I found myself looking back through my own archives to prep for this week's linky.

 So weird to think it's already been three years since I found myself recovering from gall-bladder surgery and passing the time playing with scraps...

 

....to create a rainbow of fat quarters of my own:

Which I turned into this pinwheel of quilty fun:

Okay, this all makes me want to do another scrappy quilt like this...maybe in squares?

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Slow Stitching & Reflecting

The first month of the year is almost behind us, and I find myself reflecting upon what's motivating me, and what's not. I joined Kate's 15 Minutes to Stitch Challenge in hopes I would be more intentional about sewing daily. Nope. In reflection, I'm more of a "binge" sewer. I like to sew on Saturdays when my husband is working. I enjoy spending most the day in what my niece referred to as my "Woman Cave" (#sewing room). I look forward to my Saturdays. I find they provide the perfect opportunity to continue this year's OMG challenge. I am enjoying my monthly stash busting and the patterns I'm choosing make for some easy, rejuvenating Saturday sewing...perfect way to end a week.

 I'll save daily sewing for Summertime when I'm off from teaching.   

Thank goodness for my hand stitching is all I can say! So with that said, I think I'll sit by the fire a bit longer this morning and enjoy a bit more of it. Happy Sunday Stitching everyone and I hope you too are meeting some of your goals for 2018 and adjusting them when needed.

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Jan. OMG: Snowmen Jelly Roll Flimsy

Yeah!! Stash busting project number one for 2018 is done!

For my January OMG I successfully turned a jelly roll into a flimsy finish:

This pattern is called Strip Search by G.E. Designs. It was quick and easy to sew together.

I used the whole jelly roll and it finished into a comfy lap size quilt measuring 47"x 63".

I choose a tan flannel for the backing and once I get my long-arm back from repairs, I'm looking forward to getting it quilted and having it added to our livingroom of quilts.

Jackson awoke from a nap to watch me from the deck:

Our Winter continues to be unseasonably with 38-45 degree days with rain and no snow.

So though most the day will be spent sewing in the studio, I'm sure we'll take advantage of the mild weather to enjoy a long walk  and some fresh air. For now, I'm linking up with everyone else at:

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Tuesday Archives #181: Marking Tools

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This week's theme is: Marking Tools

LOL! Oh I love when I'm late to my own party! Especially, when I'm really looking forward to this week's linky theme. Seriously, I've YET to find a marking tool that I like. 

I've used pencils, pens and even chalk...but no favorite yet. 

Lea Anne who blogs at Poduck Pretties wrote a helpful post  last week that highlighted markers AND included a detailed variety of ways to get rid of a stubborn stain left behind! Arg! I think I would cry.

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