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there's one tiny (big) reason why i won't be...
there's one tiny (big) reason why i won't be around these parts as often in the next few weeks. his name is august jack and he arrived bright and early on easter morning. we are all madly in love... Continue reading »
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here's the thing about being nine months...
here's the thing about being nine months pregnant with baby #2: the best thing to do is lie down. all i have been able to do this week is bake a few loaves of banana bread, almost finish one load of... Continue reading »
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i recently stumbled across this fun little...
i recently stumbled across this fun little giveaway held by katy at i'm a ginger monkey and couldn't put together my fabric choices fast enough. i decided to make a collection of 12 fabrics (all from... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 11
so, i was wrong. this happens sometimes (more often than i might like to admit), especially when it comes to designing and executing a new quilt design. i had all intentions of adding some sashing to... Continue reading »
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sneak peek :: dark night wonky stars
since i made these wonky stars about a week ago, the technique and the idea of a dark night sky filled with little (wonky) twinklers have been dominating my quilting brain lately. i started with... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 10
i feel like i am nearing the end of the star-making process of this quilt. maybe its because i'm a little hesitant to use every last bit of my stash of miscellany or maybe its because i am starting... Continue reading »
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i spent most of my day yesterday soaking white...
i spent most of my day yesterday soaking white cotton in giant glass jars with some good old rit dye. now i get to cut into these beauties, turning them into hundreds of stellar wonky stars. i can't... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: blocks no. 6 to 9
its no secret around here that i have been trouble keeping up with my self-imposed deadlines, pile of projects to be finished, and my growing toddler girl and growing baby belly. i thought it might... Continue reading »
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4 mar 12
i spent my sunday working on some hand quilting for baby boy and choosing fabric for my new duffle bag. i'll be writing again on wednesday when i'm done with some new stars for the starry skies... Continue reading »
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dearest blog readers, i'm not sure how this...
dearest blog readers, i'm not sure how this happened but life has gotten the better of me this week. i have a sick little girl, an ever growing (and aching) eight and a half month belly, a foot of... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 5
i must admit, my 'star making' mojo was in a funk this week. between a nasty cold that has lingered past its welcome (not that it had one to begin with) and a botched attempt at a tiny star involving... Continue reading »
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these days i am loving knitting little things on...
these days i am loving knitting little things on tiny needles with skinny yarn. although our little boy will be a spring baby i can't resist knitting up some booties and finishing up a log cabin baby... Continue reading »
heartbreakhomestead in crafts-diy
in honor of two special birthdays (my boy's and...
in honor of two special birthdays (my boy's and my own), a long overdue visit from my mama, and some much needed time off, i'm afraid there won't be a star for the starry skies sampler to share this... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 4
one more week, one more block - with each star i get a little closer to realizing a sampler quilt and (if it could be possible) more excited to make the next star in line. i found the layout for this... Continue reading »
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my weekend was spent knitting and binding off and...
my weekend was spent knitting and binding off and picking up stitches and knitting some more. i'm really loving this log cabin baby blanket. boiling eggs and baking bread. cutting fabric, making half... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 3
inspired by the newest issue of fat quarterly, i decided to try my hand at paper piecing for this weeks newest star: the web star block found at quilter's cache. (have you seen this sweet elixir... Continue reading »
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my weekend was spent with my sewing machine, with...
my weekend was spent with my sewing machine, with a new-to-this-world and very dear friend, and with a few nesting motivated chores. i have really been enjoying sewing up these little baby pants - my... Continue reading »
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for the homestead :: easiest bunting
despite the wet and cold weather outside and despite my ever increasing pregnancy discomfort, today is a great day. i am snuggled up next to my baby girl who is quietly munching away on animal... Continue reading »
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starry skies sampler :: block no. 2
it is time for block no. 2 and i am already looking forward to making more and more and more stars! i am having so much fun choosing fabric that will compliment the miscellany line and choosing star... Continue reading »
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our weekend was spent: baking chocolate chip...
our weekend was spent: baking chocolate chip cookies - good ol' nestle toll house classic is still my favorite. chewy in the middle and golden brown on the bottom. finishing up some knitting... Continue reading »
