tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86101752300076633752024-03-13T01:18:15.867+00:00summerfeteSelfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.comBlogger410125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-86488331509346536032013-02-19T17:23:00.000+00:002013-03-28T18:19:18.231+00:00Hello new SUMMERFETE followers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Awe I'm posting as summerfete!</div>
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This message is aimed at the recent folks who just started following summerfete.</div>
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I dont live here anymore.. <br />
so come on over to my new blog <a href="http://selfsewn.blogspot.co.uk/">selfsewn</a></div>
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You will find ALL the same tutorials</div>
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as well as whats new.</div>
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ps.</div>
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You wont find my giveaway over here,</div>
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so come on over<br />
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Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-23269516733354419002012-03-04T11:01:00.000+00:002012-03-04T11:01:01.117+00:00mini fini<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey readers in case you missed my last announcement</div>
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I am now blogging <a href="http://selfsewn.blogspot.com/">here</a></div>
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I'd love to catch up with you all!</div>
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Come and have a look at my latest quilt.</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-91040925698998009412012-02-20T10:00:00.000+00:002012-02-20T15:37:14.656+00:00a tale of two blogs...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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..summerfete..selfsewn..</div>
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I've had four wonderful years blogging here at summerfete..</div>
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but I've evolved..</div>
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Last year I started calling myself selfsewn,</div>
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which refers to my love of sewing but with a nod to gardening.<br />
<i>My reason for changing is mainly to stop the confusion,</i><br />
<i>especially when selling my wares or featuring on blogs. </i></div>
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There is never a good time to change blogs,</div>
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but as my follower list grows I feel I need to bite the bullet.</div>
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Last week I made a foolish attempt at changing my blog url...</div>
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all was fine until I checked out my links, labels, tutorials and followers,</div>
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to my horror they were showing </div>
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'this blog does not exsist'</div>
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Therefore I am leaving summerfete in it's original state,</div>
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with my tutorials redirected to my new blog.</div>
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It is with a trembling bottom lip that I leave you my last picture on summerfete.</div>
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If you would like to find out what my latest project looks like from the front,</div>
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please hop on over to <a href="http://selfsewn.blogspot.com/">selfsewn</a></div>
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I would like to thank all whom have commented and made friends with me</div>
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whilst here at summerfete, I've loved every minute!</div>
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To my 423 followers I love you all and </div>
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I would really love to keep you!</div>
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Please come and visit me </div>
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it's going to be lonely without you.</div>
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<b>ps. If I make it to 100 followers before March </b></div>
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<b>one lucky person will receive a special gift</b></div>
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<b>made by yours truly xxx </b></div>
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Wow already up to 47 followers,</div>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">better get my needle and thread out!!</span></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-42101439906379993182012-02-14T10:50:00.002+00:002012-02-14T12:21:12.122+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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have I told you lately that...</div>
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ps. this morning I tried to change my blog url.</div>
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I got myself in such a mess I've changed it all back phew!</div>
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I shall be starting a fresh blog soon....</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-36883648537669670992012-02-09T11:01:00.000+00:002012-02-09T11:09:07.483+00:00a quilt in a bag...and some blog lovin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not just any old bag however..</div>
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Recognise the red perle hand stitching?</div>
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Yep it's a <a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/">MollyFlanders</a> original.<br />
And it's just perfect for housing my latest patches.<br />
Plus it's made from fabric by Melody Miller,<br />
swooning now..somebody catch me!</div>
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My husband thinks we are having an affair...</div>
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he is right of course..</div>
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it's just a little patchwork love affair!</div>
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with a lot of fabric eye candy!</div>
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Mary rocks if you haven't already popped over,</div>
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go there now!</div>
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You will find the most awesome star roses.</div>
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Thank you MM</div>
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I shall be paying <i>this suprise gifting</i> forward for sure!</div>
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Someone else who knows me well</div>
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is Claire Jain @ <b><a href="http://www.sewingoverpins.com/2012/02/tale-of-two-patchwork-quilters.html?showComment=1328725590778#c5969754955032429580">sewing over pins </a></b>(great name)</div>
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Claire has also been taking part in my star rose block party,</div>
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and has just written the post of all posts </div>
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about moi!!</div>
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It's quite a funny read and she has captured me perfectly</div>
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although with a little more eloquence!</div>
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Do take a look.</div>
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<b>I think she's one to watch!</b></div>
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I want to thank you for all your kind wishes regarding my shoulder.</div>
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It's still an issue,</div>
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but one I'm trying to cope with.</div>
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I am sewing far less, which is hard when you have an addiction.</div>
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So what am I doing making another quilt, you ask?</div>
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It's okay it's a mini.</div>
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I'm taking part in the modern mini challenge over @<a href="http://ellisonlane.blogspot.com/p/modern-mini-challenge.html"> Ellison Lane Quilts</a></div>
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And yes it's paper piecing again...</div>
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I really need to get machining!</div>
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<i>jenny makes stuff, klynq, yarn wrap, tree casiano </i></div>
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<i>charm about you, molly flanders, shadrach, jerri currl</i></div>
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<i>jerri currl, sew kalico, woodcut55, sunni love affair </i></div>
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<i>charm about you, fiona poppy, woodcut55, woodcut55</i></div>
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The rose star block party is still going strong..</div>
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though I do feel a bit like the pied piper(thanks mary)</div>
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leading you all into a cave of doom..</div>
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...at least you wont be bored...</div>
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someone remember a candle! </div>
<b>now dont forget to share a picture of your latest rose star and link to your blog.</b><br />
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Okay so no snow apart from the quilt...</div>
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but my god is it cold today.</div>
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I had visions of beautiful sunlit quilt flapping as per norm.</div>
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This will have to do...it's too cold..did I mention that?</div>
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Back inside for now.</div>
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After much head scratching I came to the conclusion that my thoughts on yellow and grey had changed. The tones of grey are actually more on the green side, so I've gone for a turquoise palette</div>
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to keep it clean and crisp.</div>
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It reminds me of driftwood and the sea</div>
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(well in my head it does!)</div>
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I'm thinking of a turquoise back and binding</div>
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with turquoise and maybe a little red or rust hand quilting.</div>
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I'm off to make some butternut squash soup</div>
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before venturing out with a friend and our cameras.</div>
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Have a great weekend.</div>
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Wrap up warm...it's taters.</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-67812010553107737332012-02-01T10:29:00.000+00:002012-02-01T11:58:16.139+00:00small wonders...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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..or one day at a time.. </div>
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..daydream believers..</div>
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All is calm all is bright.</div>
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There has been a shift in my sewing of late.</div>
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Just an hour or two a week.</div>
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I am seeing an osteopath.</div>
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(for pain not for drinks)</div>
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Have you ever timed how long you sew?</div>
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Me neither.</div>
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Have you ever thought about the bad habits of sewing?</div>
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(and blogging)</div>
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Me neither. </div>
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No more lap topping for me, just table topping.</div>
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No more resting my head to one side whilst stitching.</div>
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And no more stitching marathons.</div>
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Sorry if it's a little melancholy</div>
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There is a dove pining for its dead mate in my garden,</div>
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as I am pining for my beloved patchwork...</div>
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So it's quality rather than quantity for now at least.</div>
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<i>Have I told you lately that I love you?</i></div>
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<i>xxx</i></div>
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Off to bury the feathered one.. second thoughts..it's too cold!</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-5238650052776914712012-01-31T11:52:00.000+00:002012-01-31T11:52:14.989+00:00very cheery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think my 'spring around the corner' statement was a little premature!</div>
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Thought I'd spread some cheer with a little colour.</div>
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xx</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-65015229874297934752012-01-27T12:44:00.000+00:002012-01-27T12:47:58.784+00:00keep on the sunnyside<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Then there were two!</div>
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This idea was totally stolen from<a href="http://posy.typepad.com/posy/2011/02/patchwork-curtains.html"> Posy</a>,</div>
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I'm not a fan of plagerism, but to be fair Posy herself got the idea from </div>
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Caroline Zoob.</div>
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I am like Jim Carey in liar liar.</div>
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I cannot lie! </div>
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I do believe in showing your working out,</div>
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which is why I always link back if possible.</div>
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I'm so sick of reading new blogs who have a million devotees and not an ounce of originality.</div>
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Ooh getting off my soap box!</div>
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Let me distract with some pretty vintage hexagons.</div>
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I've finally got round to sewing a back onto this gorgeous vintage piece<br />
thats been floating around the house.</div>
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I love this mash up of colours (obvious) </div>
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the fabrics are just lovely.</div>
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Do you buy patchwork?</div>
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I made these with the mind to sell them.</div>
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238 squares each!!<br />
Insane! </div>
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They remain patchwork pieces, should I make them into curtains? </div>
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hope you can all keep on the sunnyside this weekend...</div>
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I think spring is just round the corner.</div>
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Clare xxx</div>
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I may well have left this to the last minute,</div>
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but it was always there</div>
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filed away in my<i> to do </i>head.</div>
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So here is my 2012 resolution post for </div>
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Ali at <a href="http://veryberryhandmade.co.uk/2012/01/16/giveaway-resolved-to-sew-2012/">veryberryhandmade</a></div>
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who has brought together such a fabulous group of sponsors for her amazing giveaway.</div>
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My first resolution is well on its way to being realised.</div>
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My word for 2012 is <b>connect.</b></div>
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I'm not good at joining things,</div>
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but it seems I am good at hosting a sewing party</div>
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(see sidebar).</div>
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What a great way of meeting like minded friends,</div>
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so more connecting for sure in 2012 </div>
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The second is to finish what I've started,</div>
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and if it's not right bin it!!</div>
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My third is to actually get my online shop up and running</div>
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like I've threatened to many times.</div>
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This also includes to make less fiddly things!</div>
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My last resolution is to buy less ugly fabric online.</div>
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Therefore my choice of prizes to win would be from </div>
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fancymoon.</div>
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They are new suppliers to me,</div>
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I expect I will be a customer this year,</div>
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even if I don't win!</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-7790444587695078742012-01-23T11:13:00.000+00:002012-01-23T11:21:57.441+00:00rose starlets update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday everyone!!</div>
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I just had to share with you the latest creations from the rose star block party.</div>
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I am blown away by their beauty..each one such a gem.</div>
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I love this explosion into paperpiecing, I really was on my own for quite sometime</div>
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when I made my first paperpieced <a href="http://summerfete.blogspot.com/2009/06/stars-and-stripes.html">star quilt </a>in 2009</div>
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It's never to late to join the group.<br />
We now have 125 members!! </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/rosestarblockparty/">rosestarblockparty</a></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-69947087748312563122012-01-20T16:51:00.000+00:002012-01-20T16:54:36.231+00:00how's it hanging?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I finally got round to hanging my </div>
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<i>beautiful quilt from Mary@ <a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/">Molly Flanders.</a></i></div>
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Now this is something<i> </i>new to me,</div>
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as usual my attempt was somewhat adhoc.</div>
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If you want to see<b> how it should be done</b> please hop over to</div>
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<a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2012/01/how-to-hang-mini-quilt.html">Stitched in color</a> who yesterday also posted a great how to!</div>
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If you prefer to wing it with whatever you have </div>
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stick with me!</div>
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The idea is to make tubes of fabric with which to hold a piece of dowel.</div>
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Ever the corner cutter, I struck on this old apron that I'd been chopping up.</div>
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The ties made perfect tubes for the dowel.</div>
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That's one step down.</div>
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Now all I had to do was hand stitch the three tubes to the back of the quilt.</div>
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I chose three tubes as this seemed to hold the quilt straighter.</div>
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I did feel strange sewing my stitches on to Mary's quilt,</div>
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I like how my addition is<b> so me</b>!!</div>
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I placed it through the stitched tubes.</div>
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Next step bang two nails in the wall,</div>
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using the hammer as a measuring implement.</div>
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Spirit level? I have eyes.</div>
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So there we have it.</div>
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One beautiful quilt hung.</div>
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How can I possibly go wrong now that Mary has my back!</div>
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In case you didn't know I'm a big lover of independence.</div>
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Indie music, indie movies and indie quilters!</div>
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Are you an indie girl like me?</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-6408627365565346202012-01-19T11:18:00.000+00:002012-01-19T11:19:12.714+00:00thursday therapy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't ever assume that sewing squares is a simple task.</div>
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<i>she soldiers on</i></div>
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<i>with a shoulder that's wrong..</i></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-14466718462943786882012-01-18T14:54:00.001+00:002012-01-18T14:54:34.309+00:00wordless wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-24555867657694801602012-01-16T13:13:00.000+00:002012-01-16T13:13:25.571+00:00procrastinating already<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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procrastinating, putting things off, in a creative hiatus, sewing block, sore back, losing my mojo.</div>
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My resolution this year,</div>
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when I feel one or all of the above,</div>
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is to cut s<i>crap</i>py squares!</div>
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I'm in a state of decluttering my <strike>doss hole </strike>work room.</div>
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So being ruthless with my scrapage is partly useful part creative.</div>
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I still have far too much stuff....</div>
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but I'm getting there.</div>
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And now I have my new radio for company.</div>
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So I can at least rock out with planet rock or ken bruce!!</div>
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ps. off to the osteopath tomorrow to find out the correct term for my bad sewing shoulder.</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-75207579348529651532012-01-15T16:41:00.000+00:002012-01-15T18:58:33.667+00:00too cold to snow?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>New Forest Ponies</i></div>
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I've just finished attaching the border to my <b>flowering snowball</b> quilt</div>
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Now I have a dilemma.</div>
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(the tiny squares joining the blocks are still holes) </div>
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<b>Do I go with</b></div>
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my original concept of tonal greys,</div>
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grey and yellow</div>
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or </div>
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multi coloured </div>
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something else?</div>
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Quilting</div>
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machine narrow lines following the design</div>
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or</div>
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hand quilted in a lovely jewel colour??</div>
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Backing</div>
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Binding</div>
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<b>Help</b></div>
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???</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-50416465759202658152012-01-14T18:27:00.001+00:002012-01-14T18:41:51.344+00:00rose starlets<div style="font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0;">
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<span style="margin: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/46917789@N02/6696081095/">rose starlets</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/46917789@N02/">selfsewn</a> on Flickr.</span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0pt;"> sew kalico, daddys lil hurl, tree casiano</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0pt;">sunnilove affair, the wee pixie, molly flanders,</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0pt;">fiona poppy, sunniloveaffair, life under quilts,</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0pt;">molly flanders, selfsewn, selfsewn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here are some of the latest rose star blocks </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">from my brilliant starlets over at the flickr block party.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I love their vintage feel, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">wouldnt these make an awesome quilt!</span></div>
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<b>These are not all mine, go to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/rosestarblockparty/pool/">block party </a>to check them out!</b><br />
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Happy Saturday everyone!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We now have 100 members woohoo!! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am beyond thrilled </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">thank you </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">xxx </span><b><br /></b></span></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-52351291492982918262012-01-11T14:04:00.000+00:002012-01-11T15:41:23.927+00:00spinning starlets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are my latest efforts to add to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/rosestarblockparty/">rose star block party</a></div>
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Thanks to all the<b> starlets </b></div>
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for showing my little group some love! </div>
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My inspiration came from this sweet plate.</div>
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And yes I am cutting up my favourite vintage skirt (blue)</div>
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I've had it many years and never worn it.</div>
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I find that I prefer to mix vintage and new fabrics when using this sort of block.</div>
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Though I do love the green moda ric rac which is new.</div>
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Here you can see I've tried different fabrics for the points.</div>
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I like the green...but I went with the orange..but I like the green too!</div>
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I love how the plate inspired my colour palette..sublime!</div>
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Next up I'm now using the green points..</div>
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Some may consider paper piecing tiresome..</div>
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but when it all comes together</div>
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it's so worth it.</div>
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I love the back with papers as much as the front!</div>
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I have something in mind for the centres of these two.</div>
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More to follow!</div>
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For more beautiful starlets</div>
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have a look at my<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/rosestarblockparty/"> rose star block party</a></div>
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flickr group which now has 89 members!!!</div>
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ps.</div>
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It's never to late to join.<br />
pps.<br />
There are some wonderful techniques & tips for Epp<br />
being shared on the flickr group.<br />
I'm learning lots!</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-53715692816478113622012-01-09T08:00:00.000+00:002012-01-12T16:33:18.857+00:00rose star tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Its Monday (for most!)<br />
we know what that means.. <br />
..its time for my tutorial for <b>English paper piecing</b></div>
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of the <b>rose star</b> block.<br />
yay! <br />
May I suggest that you read through a couple of times<br />
so you really get to grips with it.<br />
Have fun!</div>
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When I was looking for a design for <a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/">Marys</a> mini quilt</div>
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I found Eileen and her beautiful quilt on her blog at</div>
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<a href="http://myquiltingporch.blogspot.com/2008/09/rose-star-quilt.html">my quilting porch</a><br />
Her blocks are quite a bit bigger than mine. <br />
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<i> Eileens quilt</i><br />
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After much head scratching and puzzlement</div>
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I realised the pattern is actually a lot easier than it looks.</div>
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As you can see from my sketch it's basically dissected hexagons.</div>
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To start with work out your desired size of hexagon.<br />
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I used one that measured 3 inches across<br />
from point to point.</div>
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<i>I found a hexagon shape from google images</i><br />
<i>and printed it.</i><br />
<b>Edit<i> </i></b><br />
<i>Kreatives von mir</i> has just shared her template <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kreatives-von-mir/6666452689/in/pool-1896184@N22/">(on flickr)</a><br />
drawn up on squared paper<b>.</b><br />
It's a really helpful idea..<br />
wish I was that clever! <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpwpf0yQ16k/TwYY8NpH6QI/AAAAAAAAFGs/b3E24pVYrEY/s1600/t.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpwpf0yQ16k/TwYY8NpH6QI/AAAAAAAAFGs/b3E24pVYrEY/s640/t.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Measure halfway along on the sides shown above</div>
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and draw a line across to make the disected shapes.</div>
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You can either make 3 cardboard templates to draw around<br />
or you can just draw and measure as I have done.</div>
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For one block you will need </div>
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<b>12 petal shapes</b></div>
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<b>18 kite shapes</b></div>
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Cut out your fabrics roughly an extra 1/4 inch larger than your papers,<br />
and tack them with large stitches holding the corners down as you go.<br />
<b>Before you begin to sew them together,</b><br />
<b>make sure you like your composition.</b><br />
<b>Don't be afraid to try different fabrics,</b><br />
<b>I quite often find clashing fabrics can work really well.</b></div>
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I am using a mixture of vintage and new fabrics.</div>
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I've chosen to keep the centres solid as I'm going to hand quilt them.</div>
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With all your fabrics tacked to their templates</div>
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it's now just a case of sewing the correct pieces back together.</div>
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I don't think it matters what order you do it in,</div>
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as long as you end up with hexagon to hexagon.<br />
Just check back with my original drawing if you get lost. </div>
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Hold the pieces together and whip stich over the edges</div>
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until you run out of thread.</div>
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Here I'm using a pale grey thread to blend better,</div>
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though on paler fabrics I've used white.</div>
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Here you can see my progress and see the hexagons reforming. </div>
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The finished back complete with papers,</div>
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which can be removed from the inside and used again.</div>
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Always keep the outer edge papers in place until you have sewn into your desired project.</div>
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So here it is</div>
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the<b> rose star</b>.<br />
Once you understand how the jigsaw fits together<br />
you can join blocks with a solid colour<br />
still using the same templates.<br />
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The fun thing about this pattern is choosing the colours and fabrics.<br />
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I like to use mixes that you might shy away from.</div>
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I do try and link the overall quilt together.</div>
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The dominant colour was turquoise, </div>
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which featured on every block.</div>
The finished size of the quilt is approx 20x30''<br />
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If you would like to have a go or see more.</div>
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why not join my block party on flickr</div>
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Click on the picture to take you there!<br />
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<b>edit</b>: I have recently discovered that this pattern may also be called<br />
the kite pattern, as it is possible to make with just one template..the kite.<br />
However, me being one for an easy and faster method,<br />
I simplified the design by using one whole hexagon in the middle.<br />
(for fussy cutting you could use the kite method instead)<br />
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<b>Apparently the kite pattern is in the book Material Obsession two,</b><br />
<b>I don't own any material obsession books,</b><br />
<b>maybe I should!</b><br />
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If you love this pattern but can't sew by hand I think there is possibly<br />
a machine technique out there somewhere.<br />
I prefer paper piecing for it's accuracy<br />
and take anywhere approach!<br />
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<b>second edit:</b><br />
There are some great hints and tips being posted in the flickr group,<br />
do take a look!<br />
Inspiration.<br />
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The colour palette for this project was inspired by my </div>
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hand pieced quilt which I named.</div>
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<a href="http://summerfete.blogspot.com/search/label/summer%20of%20love">summer of love</a> </div>
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</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-37665678608496823692012-01-08T12:30:00.000+00:002012-01-08T12:35:26.225+00:00ready steady...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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sew!</div>
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Just a little teaser for Monday.</div>
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Hope you are all as excited as I am!</div>
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I will be opening the block party flickr group</div>
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to recieve your progress reports,</div>
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all stages welcome.</div>
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Join in anytime.</div>
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See you tomorrow!!</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-55772759280658250672012-01-05T21:30:00.000+00:002012-01-06T13:34:01.975+00:00the basics of english paper piecing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I always assume that because I've seen something on another blog,</div>
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This post is a basic guide to English paper piecing (epp) for those who haven't read the blogs I've read.</div>
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Firstly it may not be obvious,</div>
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epp is a hand sewing technique, if you love your machine</div>
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you might not like it...I'm just saying...you need patience.<br />
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My home made templates.</div>
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I love epp because I like the control, the accuracy and the ability to sew anywhere</div>
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especially in the garden!!!</div>
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Draw around your cardboard/plastic template. <br />
Cut out your paper template.<br />
Cut the fabric with a 1/4'' seam all around<br />
Tack the fabric on to the paper piece. </div>
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Place two pieces right sides together and whip stitch across the edge,<br />
taking care not to sew through the paper.<br />
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I've opened the pieces out above to help you understand how it works.<br />
Carry on stitch more pieces together with the same thread,<br />
when you cant join any more tie it off with a knot.<br />
Paper pieces are removed at the end.<br />
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The bigger the pieces the quicker your project will come together.<br />
The above picture is my current epp project,<br />
the circles are the size of dinner plates.<br />
Epp is a great way to make trickier quilts by hand<br />
if you are a machine-phobe.<br />
I do use my machine for patchwork,<br />
I just like hand sewing.<br />
If you have any question or are unsure,<br />
take a look at my<a href="http://summerfete.blogspot.com/2011/03/fussy-cutting-tutorial.html"> fussy cutting tutorial </a>or leave me a comment.<br />
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I liken epp to that of a jigsaw,<br />
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only with simpler pieces.</div>
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If you can wrap fabric around a paper shape and sew them together,</div>
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then you can paper piece it.<br />
I like to use a bright coloured thread for the tacking<br />
so when you come to cut out the thread it's obvious which knots to cut.<br />
Believe me I've cut the wrong ones before,<br />
it happens! </div>
</div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-25728368787250440582012-01-05T10:32:00.000+00:002012-01-05T13:25:23.745+00:00connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My word for 2012* is<b> connect.</b></div>
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with 60 members already signed up for my first <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/rosestarblockparty/">flickr group</a>,</div>
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roll on the <b>connections!</b></div>
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My favourite connection right now is my friend across the pond,</div>
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Mary from <a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/">Molly Flanders</a><i> I think I may have mentioned her before LOL</i></div>
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She is my partner in crime and is on a one woman mission to get me out there!</div>
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I think it's working Mary..thanks x</div>
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My connection today is to share my inspiration for<br />
the rose star block party<br />
<i>(click on the sidebar pic to join in)</i><br />
If you are struggling with a colour scheme<br />
why not get inspiration from something you love.<br />
I love this little plate,<br />
the colours are fabulous.<br />
It takes out the guess work when you know a scheme already looks great.<br />
Whats your inspiration and your word?<br />
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<b>*word of the year </b>idea courtesy of <i>Simone from <a href="http://simone-lindengrove.blogspot.com/">Linden Grove</a></i></div>
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<b>*green tunic</b><i> Zara sale</i></div>
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<b>*red leather radio</b> <i>Santa Claus</i></div>
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<b>*patchwork pickledish quilt</b><a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/"><i> Molly Flanders</i></a></div>
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<b>*music playing in my head</b> <i>Connection by Elastica</i></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-1100917256236931392012-01-03T10:00:00.000+00:002012-01-03T12:01:05.197+00:00calling all rose starlets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With my rose star block party on the way,</div>
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I thought I'd give you some pointers<br />
to get you in the mood.<br />
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Firstly, my discovery of this<a href="http://myquiltingporch.blogspot.com/2008/09/rose-star-quilt.html"> quilt </a><br />
led to my little creation.<br />
It's a beautiful quilt,<br />
thanks for the inspiration Eileen.</div>
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The mission: should you choose to accept</div>
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is to learn the way of the epp</div>
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(english paper piecing)</div>
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or</div>
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to further the fun if you already pp.</div>
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You will need:</div>
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inspiration!!</div>
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4 fabrics that clash or blend</div>
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at least one plain fabric (but not essential)</div>
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computer type paper/old envelopes work too.</div>
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needle and thread</div>
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nimble fingers</div>
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(cod liver oil may be needed, depending on ones age!)</div>
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I am calling this a <b>block party</b> and not a <b>quilt along</b>,</div>
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as I find the latter can sound like a terrifying all encompassing chore!</div>
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Plus I am not making a quilt, so why should you!</div>
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This is a <i>fun</i> join in anytime sort of thing. </div>
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Can't wait to see what you come up with.</div>
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Shall we kick it off next Monday?</div>
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(with a tutorial of course)</div>
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<br /></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610175230007663375.post-28679516954688446212011-12-31T16:25:00.001+00:002011-12-31T17:09:33.277+00:00forward thinking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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quilt featured: <b>rose & star </b><br />
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I'm not big on look backs...</div>
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...if pushed I would say </div>
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the highlight* of my 2011 was inspiring a colourful swathe of <b>paper piecers</b></div>
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with my 'summer of love' quilt.</div>
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I think I've flogged it enough here there and everywhere,</div>
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so here's a snap of whats to come</div>
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in 2012.</div>
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Get ready with your scrap bags to join my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1896184@N22/">rose star block party!</a><br />
<b>tutorial to follow. </b><br />
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*ps. finding <a href="http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/"><i>Molly Flanders</i></a> and <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/page/home/"><i>Anthropologie </i></a><br />
come a close second and third!<br />
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xxx<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Clare</b></span></div>Selfsewnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com13