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I'm just a new wife who has an obsession with my sewing machine! In Oct. 2010, my mother and I created my first sewing project - Euro pillow shams. I was hooked! I read everything I could get my hands on that had to do with sewing! Books, magazines, online tutorials. I experimented and found that I get so much enjoyment from making quilts, and that it's where I found my niche. I'm still a beginner, but I've learned so much in just 5 short months, that I want to share it with someone!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Quilt-along block #6 - postponed

Hey, everyone! 

I am so sorry to spring this on everyone, but the Quilt-Along block #6 will have to be postponed until Friday, due to some unexpected complications that don't allow me to be near my machine.

I am so sorry! Better planning on my part and assembling the block and taking pictures sooner could have prevented this mess, but it just didn't work out that way. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding any of the blocks we've done so far, just email me at skippitydodahquilts@yahoo.com

I try to respond to all emails within 24 hours or less. 

I hope everyone understands that sometimes we just don't plan for the unexpected.

Much love!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Ohio One Stop Shop Hop

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Ohio One Stop Shop Hop in the Dayton, Ohio area as a guest with the owner of our LQS! 
I went with one of the owners of our LQS, and we had so much fun

There were 27 shops total, but pictures weren't allowed at many of the booths, so I only took pictures of ours.

This one stop shop hop was the first our LQS had ever participated in, and I think it was an amazing learning experience for everyone. As a quilter, I learned so many new tricks for quilting. As a vender, the shop owner learned some valuable tools for the next shop hop!
It was probably the longest two days of the year, so far, but it was the most fun I've had this year too!

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, and don't forget to stay tuned for the quilt-along block tomorrow!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Green Fairy Quilts

When I first started blogging, the second blog I followed was Judi 'The Green Fairy'

If you aren't familiar with her story, she is an amazing quilter and pattern designer. Her designs are so original and fresh and fun, and her quilting is absolutely insanely good! 

She and her husband own their own (and very successful, I might add!) online fabric shop. They specialize in pre-cut fabric (my favorite kind of fabric!) and they have a great selection. You can even pre-order all the new stuff, so you know that you're getting it before it sells out everywhere else!

Along with her professional longarming and online store, Judi and her husband Clint have a non-profit organization
Basically, Clint lived in Romania for 2 years for a mission and was so moved that he started the organization. This will be their 4th year going to Romania to give quilts to children at a local orphanage. Along with quilts, the couple gives school supplies and food to the orphanage, which doubles as a soup kitchen for the homeless children in the neighborhood. 
I was really moved when I saw the videos of their past trips. They're gearing up for their September 2011 trip, and are always taking donations (monetary and quilts).

When I watched the videos, I knew there was something I had to do. So, this is my donation to Judi and Clint. Although small, I feel that if this quilt can keep a child warm, I've done my job.


Specs:
Bleached muslin, 200 thread ct. 
Quilting - I did an all-over medium-size stipple on a Gammill Vision that I rent by the hour. It took me about 45 minutes to quilt. 
Thread - Piecing and quilting thread are both from Connecting Threads.




To read more about Judi, her quilting, her shop, and her organization, click here.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Quilt-Along Block #5

Whew! It's been a looonng time since I posted! Here in the states, it was Independence Day on the 4th, so we had celebrations all weekend. It was fun, but I'm glad to get back into a normal routine!

An update on the house-hunting - 

We looked at a house last week, we really liked it. A part of me was (and still is) a little bitter about the other house, and I wasn't ready for another experience like that one! It turns out that the house is in short sale at a much lower price than the value and at what the other homes in the area are worth. We made an offer, and are now at the mercy of the bank, who can either accept, counter, or reject our offer. Hopefully it swings in our favor!

Okay, so we're into week 5 of the quilt-along! If you feel like you've been challenged the past few weeks, then I've done my job! These blocks are supposed to challenge new quilters to try new techniques and I want everyone to push themselves. 
So, for this block you will need the following - 

1 blue print square, 4 1/2"

4 pink print squares, 3 7/8"

4 tan/yellow squares, 4 7/8"

4 blue/blue print rectangles, 2 1/2"x7 1/4"

2 1/2" borders. 2 strips WOF (width of fabric) should suffice

1 ruler, at least 8" square, with a 45 degree angle mark


With your ruler, line up the 45 degree marks with the edge of your rectangle. Cut along the edge. You should now have a parallelogram that looks like this -
Repeat for the rest of the rectangles. 

Now, cut your tan/yellow squares and your pink squares in half, diagonally. You should have 8 triangles of each print. 








Now, take 2 pink squares and sew them to a rectangle like this, starting with the right triangle, and then sew the top triangle - 
note - you will have to trim corners as needed

Take two tan/yellow squares and sew together like this - 
Repeat until you have four total.

Assemble your block, using the partial seam method. If you've never done a partial seam, refer to this website. It gives very clear instructions using precise diagrams. 

Once you've assembled the pieces, you will need to trim any excess on the sides to square up the block.

Add your 2 1/2" borders

And you're finished! 
I really like this one. It gave me an opportunity to use some fun techniques that aren't normally used in traditional beginner piecing.

My local LQS has given me an awesome opportunity to attend the One Stop Shop Hop and help with the booth this weekend! It's Friday 9 AM-5 PM and Saturday 8 AM-3 PM at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center in Dayton, Ohio. I hope to see everyone there! We will be at the Heavenly Stitches booth, so make sure to come visit!


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