Sewing Under the Influence: 30 days has september, APRIL...

Monday, April 30, 2012

30 days has september, APRIL...

Well, it is the last day of April, and I can't figure out where the entire month went!

I have been doing everything BUT sewing! The bloggy girls (plus one) all got together to sew last Monday night and it had been awhile...there was much talking, much laughing...and a little bit of sewing.

I'm working on a fun primary colors quilt, with some airplane fabric you may remember...

I think when it is finished it's gonna end up on this cute guy's new bunk bed!

I'm using a "pattern" from my favorite quilter/blogger, Allison, at Cluck Cluck Sew. It's based on a quilt she did for her son...basic stack and whack blocks...check it out...it's pretty easy. I'll let you know if/when I make any progress on it!

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GrammaJinxApril 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Been waiting for a new post! Can't wait to see the quilt. Hope the musical went well. You need to come back up to Bend :)
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helenaApril 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM
The fenders really highlight the whitewall tires as well, yet another feature that makes it one of the flashiest and fun-looking cruisers around Affordable Cruiser Bicycle.

beach Cruisers
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HollyMay 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM
huh? (to the response above) Any how.. yay for more quilts. It will be fun to see this one done!!
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MirandaMay 7, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Ahhhh, can't wait to see it. Tonight maybe?
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Mondays with Melody

I'm new to this business of sewing, if you don't count a brief stint in junior high making scrunchies for my friends for Christmas. I started about a year ago making a quilt, and I just can't stop making blankets of all sizes. I do an occasional bag or household crafty item, but most of my sewing is straight lines, quarter inch seams, and quiltcentric. And that's the way I like it! When I'm not sewing, I'm chasing my two little boys around....and when I'm not doing that, I'm probably catching my breath and trying to take care of a new little one that's on its way (due in September)! Check back every Monday, and you'll catch bits and pieces of my life (sewing and non-sewing) as I continue to blog here.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

30 days has september, APRIL...

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