tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13666217331022690702024-03-17T05:26:02.792-04:00PinkPlease!Attempting to fulfill an insatiable desire to create!~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-89381278236350961582013-02-12T23:30:00.003-05:002013-02-12T23:30:47.050-05:00It's starting to really look like a quilt!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have many new blocks to share that are really bringing the <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt-take-two.html">Heroes Helping Heroes {2}</a> quilt together. </div>
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First up is my <a href="http://www.cosmicthimble.etsy.com/">CosmicThimble partner</a>, Lindsay, who blogs over at <a href="http://www.elle-square.com/">ElleSquare</a>. She made two blocks for me. The blue is definitely her color and I believe she put that little bit of pink in there for me. Thanks girl, for helping out!</div>
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I want to say an extra special thanks to Julie, of <a href="http://distantpickles.blogspot.com/">Distant Pickle</a>. Not only did she send two gorgeous blocks, but she also sent an ENTIRE QUILT! However, I wish that quilt was with someone else. Let me explain: Julie made this quilt for her Grandfather when she found out he was diagnosed with cancer. She worked around the clock to get it finished for him so that it would comfort him while getting treatment or just to feel her love when laying under it. Unfortunately, just as she was finishing it up, she got the phone call that he had passed. Julie has generously donated this quilt to the Heroes Foundation silent auction. She hopes to raise money for the very disease that took him. Thank you, Julie!</div>
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Next up is Tisha of <a href="http://quiltytherapy.com/">QuiltyTherapy</a> and the <a href="http://indymodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/">Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild</a>. Thanks, Tisha, for your yummy pink filled blocks! How did you guess that was my favorite color? And how is that baby doing in your belly?<br />
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Erin Metzler has sent this incredible block. I love that the colors are all from the darker palette and so different from what I've received so far. Thank you, Erin!<br />
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And finally, Betsy has sent this really cool block. I love the orange and grey combo. Thank you so much, Betsy for being a part of this quilt.</div>
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Here is what we what the quilt looks like so far...</div>
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I LOVE IT!!!</div>
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~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com340tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-35649681796756327622013-02-08T16:01:00.001-05:002013-02-08T16:39:59.898-05:00My Bottled Rainbows Quilt is FINALLY finished!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just under 2 year! </div>
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That's all it took to whip this bad boy out. I just looked back through my blog to see when I started the <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/02/bottled-rainbows-ticker-tape-quilt.html">Bottled Rainbows Quilt Along</a> and it was 2/28/2011. </div>
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Woopsie daisies!</div>
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I'm so glad to cross this off the to-do list!</div>
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I'm linking up with Amanda Jean over at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a> {Finish it up Friday}.</div>
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Yeah!!! I received two more blocks in the mail today for my <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt-take-two.html">Heroes Helping Heroes Quilt</a> #2! First was <a href="http://thequiltedfox.blogspot.com/">Terri's {The Fox's Den}</a> red & blue block. I love the colors. Thanks, Terri!</div>
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Next, <a href="http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/">Jess over at Quilty Habit</a> sent this gorgeous block. If you go check out her blog, you may just get sucked into all her fun wedding photos. You looked great, Jess!</div>
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Now, I saved the best for last. Since my friend Meg got me involved with the Heroes Foundation last year, I thought it only appropriate to ask if her daughter and friends would like to help me with a block or two for the quilt. She volunteered a few girls from her daughter's Brownie troop to help me out. Let me just say, having all these girls over was a blast. My 3 boys spent most of the time chasing them around, but we did manage to whip up 2 blocks. They turned out great. </div>
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It is looking so AMAZING!!! </div>
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Thanks for all your help!!!</div>
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My <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt-take-two.html">Heroes Helping Heroes Quilt #2</a> is really coming along nicely! I received 4 more blocks in the mail. </div>
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All the way from across the pond, <a href="http://charlottenewland.blogspot.com/">Charlotte of Displacement Activity,</a> my British buddy, sent this great block. It is perfectly wonky, Charlotte. Thank you.</div>
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Next, <a href="http://stlouisfolkvictorian.blogspot.com/2013/01/wip-wednesday-january-23rd-2013.html#comment-form">Kristi of St. Louis Folk Victorian</a>, sent two block! I love the colors she used, especially the gray.</div>
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...and that orange is pretty sweet as well! Thank you, Kristy!!!</div>
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Next, <a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/">Lindsay of Linz Sews</a>, sent this great block. She dedicated the block to her friend, Starla, who is now cancer free for 2 years. Thanks, Linz!</div>
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This quilt is quickly turning into my favorite quilt...EVER! I received 6 blocks today and this has really allowed the quilt to take form. </div>
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Then, tonight I had a pleasant knock at the door to find <a href="http://inspiremegrey.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth of Inspire Me Grey</a> with two more blocks in hand. She said they look a bit like candy. Elizabeth, I love candy, so they are perfect! Thanks you!</div>
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Yeah!!!! Look what came in the mail yesterday....</div>
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Thank you so much, <a href="http://cutsewironrepeat.blogspot.com/">Jenny of Cut.Sew.Iron.Repeat!!!</a> You are the first one to send in your blocks for The <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt-take-two.html">Heroes Helping Heroes {take 2}</a> Quilt and they are awesome! This is so exciting!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's make improv wonky circles, shall we??? </span> </div>
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(Acutally, 4 of these blocks together make the circle)</div>
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1. Start by cutting your first piece in a 1/4 circle with one corner at a perfect right angle. There is no exact measurement for these pieces, but just make sure this piece is not too small to start out with. If the straight edges measure somewhere between 7-10", minimum, that should be a good starting point. It tends to get smaller the more layers you add and the more trimming you do.</div>
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3. Pin the two pieces together if you'd like so that they don't move. I'm not much of a pinner, so I don't have a pin in the picture, but it wouldn't hurt to throw one in there. Cut the 2nd piece of fabric (pink) mimicking the curved line of the 1st piece of fabric. </div>
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4. Choose a spot where the two pieces of fabric line up together near the center. Mark these two spots with a pin on each piece.</div>
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6. Remove the two {lovebird} pins that are now on the inside of the two fabric pieces and replace them with one pin on the outside that is in the exact same spot. </div>
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7. Pin and pin and pin along the edge of the two pieces of fabric. </div>
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8. Sew the two pieces together using 1/4" seam allowance. <i>Hint: It helps if you start with the 2nd color fabric along the bottom so that the machine has something to start sewing into at the beginning. When I started with the 1st color (green) on the bottom, the thread jammed up a bit and I had to start over.</i></div>
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11. Set the block on your next color fabric of choice. Remember to imagine those dotted lines like in step 2 so that you have plenty of fabric to use.</div>
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12. Trim away the corners about an inch from where your imaginary dotted lines are.</div>
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13. Pin the block to the 3rd color (yellow) and trim both pieces together creating a new curve.</div>
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14. Just like in step 4, choose a point in the middle where the two pieces meet and mark both with a pin.</div>
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15. Fold the 3rd color (yellow) on top of the 2nd color (pink) and smooch the pins again. </div>
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16. Remove the pins from the inside sandwich and replace them with one on the outside marking the exact same spot. Then continue along that edge pinning and pinning and pinning. </div>
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Please let me know if you have any questions. If you are helping out with the <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt-take-two.html">Heroes Helping Heroes</a> quilt, don't feel like you need to make an entire circle (4 blocks). One block is perfect!</div>
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I have made the first block of the quilt and have taken pictures for a tutorial. However, time has run out before my eyeballs close on me, so this is going to have to wait until tomorrow. Check back and I will have it up for anyone who needs it. Let me just say, this block is so fun to make. It is exhilarating to create without a pattern and to just be free to cut the circles a bit wonky!<br />
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First things first. I have set up a Flickr group for everyone to post their pictures as you finish your blocks. I thought this would be fun for us to see what is in the works and everyone can comment on the blocks. <br />
The group is called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/2165230@N23/">Heroes Helping Heroes Quilt</a>. If you need an invite to the group, just let me know. <br />
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The block(s) will need 14.5" x 14.5" square. Also, please send a card with your block (s) that says who your block is in honor of. <br />
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Please use Kona solids or anything comparable for your fabric (designer grade fabric) This is easy to find a Joann's and is very good quality. Each block will need approx. 4-6 colors. Let's stick with bright, vibrant solids. No pastels, por favor. Here are a few pictures of color inspiration:<br />
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So far, here are My Heroes who have agreed to help:</div>
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Katie</div>
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<a href="http://www.elle-square.com/">Lindsay</a> @ Elle-Square</div>
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<a href="http://sew-unsew.blogspot.com/">Deborah</a> @ Little Ms. Sew-Unsew</div>
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Julie</div>
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<a href="http://charlottenewland.blogspot.com/">Charlotte</a> @ Charlotte Newland</div>
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<a href="http://missbsfabricfun.blogspot.com/">Jess</a> @ MsBsFabricFun</div>
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<a href="http://prsd4tim2.blogspot.com/">Wendi</a> @ Prsd4tim2</div>
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<a href="http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/">Jessica</a> @ Quilty Habit</div>
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<a href="http://quiltingsquareone.blogspot.com/">Pam</a> @ Quilting Square One</div>
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<a href="http://stlouisfolkvictorian.blogspot.com/">Kristy</a> @ St.Louis Folk Victorian</div>
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<a href="http://thequiltedfox.blogspot.com/">Terri</a> @ The Quilted Fox</div>
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<a href="http://indymodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/">Tisha</a> @ The Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild</div>
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<a href="http://distantpickles.blogspot.com/">Julie</a> @ Distant Pickles</div>
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Betsy</div>
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<a href="http://inspiremegrey.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth Rea</a> @ Inspire Me Grey</div>
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<a href="http://crimsontate.com/">Heather Givens</a> @ Crimson Tate</div>
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Tammy Lawson</div>
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<a href="http://www.lindsaysews.com/">Lindsay Conner</a> @ Lindsay Sews</div>
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Lynn Hodge</div>
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<a href="http://missstashwould.blogspot.com/">Lynne</a> @ Miss Stash Would</div>
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Shaylynn<br />
<a href="http://www.beezuscomplex.com/">Maria</a> @ Beezus Complex<br />
Chrissy<br />
Sally<br />
<a href="http://theskinnybee.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> @ The Skinny Bee<br />
<a href="http://cutsewironrepeat.blogspot.com/">Jenny</a> @ Cut.Sew.Iron.Repeat<br />
<a href="http://chelsiecreates.blogspot.com/">Chelsie</a> @ Chelsie Creates<br />
<a href="http://linzsews.blogspot.com/">Lindsay </a>@ Linz Sews<br />
<a href="http://westmichquilter.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-wonky-circle-block.html">Caroll </a>@ Attic Window Quilt Shop</div>
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If I'm missing anyone or you know of anyone else who would like to pitch in, please let me know. The more helpers, the merrier!<br />
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I am hoping to have the block by the end of the month. If not by the first week of February. Let me know if you need a little more time.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last year, over 40 women from all over the world pitched in to help create this</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> BEAUTIFUL quilt for a silent auction that supported The </span><a href="http://www.heroesfoundation.org/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heroes Foundation</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, a cancer philanthropy in Indianapolis, IN. Each</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> sent me a block or two along with a card stating who their block was in honor of. One woman was battling cancer herself, many had beat it, and everyone involved had been touched by someone with cancer. The blocks came together to make this beauty that raised $1000!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'd like to use <a href="http://kitchentablequilting.blogspot.com/2012/12/just-for-fun.html">Erica of {Kitchen Table Quilting</a>}'s Improv Circles Wall Quilt that she recently posted as my inspiration for this year's quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tammy Lawson, an amazing longarm quilter in Indy, has already graciously agreed to quilt it! </span></div>
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~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-75182041571152415592012-11-16T00:01:00.000-05:002012-11-16T07:59:44.254-05:00Sewing Confrontations Blog Hop<div style="text-align: center;">
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I recently was asked by Jessica of<a href="http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/2012/11/sewing-confrontations-post-1-accurate_2.html"> Quilty Habit</a> to join her Sewing Confrontations Blog Hop. The objective of this Blog Hop is to feature different bloggers that are tackling a sewing challenge that they have wanted to try forever, but never have. I knew exactly what I wanted to tackle....The Ruffle! I had <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/8233211789985475/">pinned</a> this <a href="http://sweetwater.typepad.com/makelifesweet/2011/09/the-fair.html">tutorial</a> by Sweetwater on how to make a Ruffled Kitchen Towel and knew that was what I was going to attempt.</div>
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Before I get into this post, I wanted to thank Jessica for including me in this Blog Hop and also for giving me a push to try something new. It is so easy to just "pin" a project onto a<a href="http://pinterest.com/pinkplease/"> Pinterest pin board</a> to make "someday". Once I got started on this project, I realized how easy and fun it was. I just needed a little encouragement. Thanks, Jess!</div>
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I had two goals for this Sewing Confrontation. One was to learn how to make a ruffle and the other was to make this towel out of only fabric that I had at home. I did not want to have to spend any money on it. One goal I met, the other I was super close to meeting. </div>
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I had purchased this off-white waffle fabric from Joann Fabric's quite awhile ago. It went straight into my stash for a rainy day. What I like about this fabric is that it is soft and the grid lines in the fabric it make it easy to cut straight.</div>
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Next I found four coordinating prints and cut them into strips of 36" x 2 1/2". </div>
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I turned the bottom each up 1/4" and pressed. Then repeated that again and top-stitched the fold into place to create the hem.</div>
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At the other opposite side of the ruffle, I sewed a gathering stitch close to the edge using the longest stitch length possible. Then I did another gathering stitch right below the first. </div>
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This is when you make the ruffle. I discovered that if you pull the top threads (not the bottom bobbin threads), it ruffles very easily. When I first attempted to make the ruffle, I was pulling both the top and bottom threads at the same time and nothing happened. </div>
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I pulled the threads so that the ruffle was as long as the waffle fabric. (Sorry, this picture doesn't really coincide with the sentence I just wrote.) Imagine this ruffle was stretched out in a straight line.</div>
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After I pinned the ruffle onto the waffle fabric, I added twill tape on top of the ruffle to cover the raw edges. This is where I did not meet my goal of not purchasing anything. I have never used twill tape before so I did not have any on hand. I was going to try to make something to cover the raw edges out of fabric I had on hand, but then just sucked it up and went out and bought some twill tape instead. Let me just say, it is WONDERFUL! It is so easy to manipulate and made this project look finished and clean. I sewed twill along the top and bottom of the twill.</div>
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Fast forward...Four rows of ruffles each with twill tape covering each raw edge.</div>
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I then folded over the edges all the way around the outside perimeter of the towel 1/4" and then again over itself another 1/4" and top-stitched it into place. One challenge I had was when I was sewing the edge where the ruffles were, the thread kept breaking and I was afraid my needle was going to break. My friend, <a href="http://www.elle-square.com/">Lindsay</a>, gave me a heavy duty needle and that did the trick!</div>
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Ta Dah! I did it! It feels so good to have tried something new and actually succeeded in the project!</div>
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Now go check out what the other girls are attempting in their Sewing Confrontations at the Blog Hop:</div>
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<strong>Kickoff</strong>: <strong>Friday, Nov. 2</strong>: Jess at <a href="http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Quilty Habit</span></a> (right here!) - Accurate Rotary Cutting</div>
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<strong>Nov. 9</strong>: Rebecca at <a href="http://sewfestivehandmade.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Sew Festive Handmade</span></a> - The 1/4 Inch Seam</div>
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<strong>Nov. 16</strong>: Val at <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">PinkPlease!</span></a> - Ruffles</div>
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<strong>Nov. 23</strong>: Rachel at <a href="http://liketosew.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Let's Begin Sewing...</span></a> - English Paper Piecing</div>
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<strong>Nov. 30</strong>: DOUBLE POST: Katie at <a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Swim, Bike, Quilt</span></a> - Sewing with Knits</div>
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Kristina at <a href="http://ornamentalconfectionery.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Ornamental Confectionary</span></a> - Making Pants</div>
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*AND link up at <a href="http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: initial;"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Quilty Habit</span></a> with your own Sewing Confrontation!</div>
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I thought it would be super fun to have the boys spell out "Daddy" for a Father's Day gift for Matt. </div>
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I hope your day is filled with fun times with a special man.</div>
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<br />~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-66912302875533857102012-06-08T21:34:00.000-04:002012-06-08T21:34:03.961-04:00Winner of my Dresden Ruler giveaway.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">Congrats to Mystery Robin for winning my Dresden Ruler giveaway.</span></div>
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Robin, send me your info and I will get your ruler shipped out ASAP!</div>
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~Val</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-75209253911437469142012-06-05T00:16:00.000-04:002012-06-05T00:16:15.412-04:00Dresden Lampshade Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I mentioned in my last <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2012/06/ez-dresden-quilt-challenge.html">post</a> about the Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild's <a href="http://www.slmqg.com/ez-dresden-challenge/">Dresden Quilting Challenge</a>. I was asked by the SLMQG to come up with something unique using the Dresden Ruler as a part of the Blog Hop and to kick of the Dresden Challenge. I have come up with a tutorial on how to make a lampshade (to match the cute quilt you hopefully are going to make using the Dresden Ruler for the Challenge!)</div>
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1. Start by cutting 26 pieces of fabric leaving <i>at least</i> 1/4"-1/2" extra fabric on each side of the Dresden Ruler. 13 pieces will be used for the outside of the lampshade and 13 for the inside. (This is a great way to use up extra scrap fabric.)</div>
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2. Lay out the fabrics in the order that you'd like them to be in.</div>
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3. Cut 13 pieces of Pellon Peltex 72F Double-Sided Fusible Ultra Firm Stabilizer. I bought a yard of this at Joann Fabrics and this was more than enough. Cut these pieces 1/4" - 1/2" larger than the Ruler just as you cut the scrap fabric pieces.</div>
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4. Lay your first 'outside' fabric piece face down on your ironing board, right-side down. (I apologize in advance for the condition of my ironing board cover. I thought twice about even mentioning it, because I didn't want to draw extra added attention to it, but I just couldn't go without a quick apology!)</div>
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5. Set a piece of Pellon Peltex on top of the "outside piece."</div>
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6. Lay the first "inside" piece on top of the Pellon Peltex right-side up.</div>
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7. Follow the instructions that came with the Peltex on how to attach it to the fabric. Here I am using a damp press cloth (AKA...a SHAM WOW!) :)</div>
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8. After I used the damp press cloth on both sides for 10 seconds, I then removed the cloth and pressed both sides directly with the iron.</div>
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9. After you have attached all fabric pieces to the Peltex, it is time to trim up each piece using the Dresden Ruler. Set the Ruler in the middle of the fabric sandwich making sure the back piece is centered with the Ruler as well and trim around the Ruler using a rotary cutter.<br />
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10. After trimming, you should have 13 beauties, just like this.</div>
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12. Now it's time to sew! Place the first two pieces together side-by-side and zig-zag stitch them together. I started at what will be the bottom of the lampshade and sewed toward the top. (Large end of the Dresden to the thin end).</div>
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13. Set your Stitch Length to 0mm & your Stitch Width to 4.5mm.</div>
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Step 14. Sew over the zig-zag stitch using your new length/width adjustments. Go slowly and you may also need to pull the fabric through a bit more than normal. If you want this seam line to look really solid, you can go over it a 2nd time. Just an FYI, this uses a TON of thread!<br />
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Step 15. Keep in mind, your bobbin thread will show so choose your colors appropriately.</div>
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Step 17. Using the same Stitch as in Step 14, stitch around the bottom of the lampshade.<br />
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Step 18. If you'd like, choose a fun little ribbon, pom pom, or rick rack to add to the bottom of the lampshade.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Step 20. Now for the fun part. Head on over to your local Goodwill Store and look for a lampshade that has a 4" center. I took my lampshade with me to find one that had the same size center. I got this one for $1.50, on sale, baby!!! </span><br />
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Remove the fabric from the extra lampshade leaving just the metal frame. This metal part probably has a name, but I have no clue what it is. (I went to the hardware store & a lamp store to buy this part and neither sold it.)</div>
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Step 21. Set the metal frame into the middle of the lampshade with the metal circle resting on the outside of top of the lampshade.</div>
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Step 22. Cut a piece of fabric 2 1/2" x 20" on the bias (diagonal from the bottom of one selvage side to the top of the other). Fold in half lengthwise and press, creating binding for the top of the lampshade.</div>
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Step 23. Stitch around the entire top starting on the inside about 1/4" down, coming through to the outside 1/4" down, and then up and over the metal frame. Repeat this all the way around the entire lampshade. This is what is actually holding the lampshade to the metal frame.</div>
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Step 24. Pull the binding from the inside over the metal frame to the outside. Blind stitch the edge of the binding to the outside of the lampshade.</div>
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Step 25. Find a cute base for your lampshade and there ya have it!</div>
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If you'd like a chance to win one of these SUPER Cool Dresden Rulers, leave a comment for me on something fun you plan to do this summer (kids activity ideas are definitely needed here!!!). I will be selecting the winner by Random Generator on Friday at 9pm EST.</div>
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Now, hope on over to Leigh's blog at <a href="http://leedledeedlequilts.blogspot.com/">Leedle Deedle Quilts</a> for another idea of what to make with your Dresden Ruler and another chance to win a free Ruler.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Katie: </span><a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.swimbikequilt.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Emily: </span><a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Melissa: </span><a href="http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Brooke: </span><a href="http://pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 9</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Nicole: </span><a href="http://mamalovequilts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">mamalovequilts.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Amy </span><a href="http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">sukie.mt-wudan.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Elizabeth: </span><a href="http://www.dontcallmebetsy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.dontcallmebetsy.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Colleen: </span><a href="http://www.thebusybean.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.thebusybean.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 11</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Faith: </span><a href="http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.freshlemonsquilts.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Deonn: </span><a href="http://quiltscapesquilting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">quiltscapesquilting.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Angela: </span><a href="http://angelaflicker.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">angelaflicker.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Barbie: </span><a href="http://thequiltingmill.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">thequiltingmill.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 13</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Amy: </span><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.diaryofaquilter.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 14</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Jessica: </span><a href="http://sewcraftyjess.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">sewcraftyjess.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 15</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Salt Lake MQG: Wrap-up </span><a href="http://www.slmqg.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #cc0066; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.slmqg.com/</a></span></div>
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~Val~</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-82686246922324065272012-06-01T11:07:00.001-04:002012-06-01T11:07:23.878-04:00The EZ Dresden Quilt Challenge<br />
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I am so excited to share some exciting news about a new quilt Challenge that is kicking off TOMORROW!!! The Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild has partnered with EZ Quilting to create an amazing quilt challenge in honor of <a href="http://www.feedsacklady.com/about.html">Darlene Zimmerman's</a> 20th anniversary with EZ Quilting. This Challenge has an emphasis on Darlene's Dresden Ruler and has some INCREDIBLE prizes for the top finishers.</div>
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To get this Challenge jumpin', there will be a blog hop featuring different project that can be created using the Dresden ruler. Each blogger will also be giving away a free ruler to a lucky reader. Make sure to stop by each blog in the hop for a chance to win! </div>
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Come back here on June 5th for my sweet little tutorial as well as a giveaway!</div>
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All the details of the Challenge can be found <a href="http://www.slmqg.com/ez-dresden-challenge/">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 1</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Salt Lake MQG: Kick Off </span><a href="http://www.slmqg.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.slmqg.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Lee: </span><a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">freshlypieced.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 3</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kati </span><a href="http://www.fromthebluechair.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.fromthebluechair.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 4</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Victoria: </span><a href="http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Tanya: </span><a href="http://www.squaresandtriangles.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.squaresandtriangles.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 5</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Val: </span><a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Leigh: </span><a href="http://leedledeedlequilts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">leedledeedlequilts.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 6</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Amy: </span><a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">amyscreativeside.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Elisa </span><a href="http://www.stitchoutsidetheditch.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.stitchoutsidetheditch.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 7</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Katie: </span><a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.swimbikequilt.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Emily: </span><a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: blue;">June 8</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Melissa: </span><a href="http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Brooke: </span><a href="http://pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-45290313428321909882012-05-24T23:39:00.001-04:002012-05-24T23:39:48.603-04:00Teacher or Director Appreciation Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have one of the coolest paint-your-own pottery places in town called <a href="http://www.halfbakedpottery.com/">Half Baked Pottery.</a> Kristen, the owner, let me borrow paint and I took the plate & paint to the Pre-School to have all the kids make their fingerprint impression around the plate. </div>
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I then came up with a quote and printed it out on the computer and traced it onto the plate. I used a pencil that withstands firing to write the words. When it came out of the kiln, I wasn't happy with the pencil because it was too light. I decided to trace over the pencil with a Sharpie. It turned out much better and really popped!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> HELLO!!!!!!!!! It has been way way way too long since I've been in touch! I have just gotten back from an incredible adventure that I can't wait to share. My big brother recently got married to a lovely British gal in Cambridge, England. This was my first time over The Pond and the experience did not disappoint! Our trip started off by visiting family in Scotland for 4 days. Luckily, they had record high temps while we were there making the trip that much more enjoyable!</span></div>
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On our way to La Basilique du Sacre Coeur in Mont Martre, we passed by this sculpture. Does anyone know what this is and why there is a shiny buttocks on the stone wall? There was a school field trip that was studying this as we passed by, so I know it must have some important story "behind" it. </div>
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<br />~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-18621265451662150992012-03-07T12:08:00.000-05:002012-03-07T12:08:48.466-05:00100 Days of Modern Quilting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://themodernquiltguild.com/">The Modern Quilt Guild</a> is featuring 100 Days of Modern Quilts. If you are in need of inspiration...this is the place to go! There are so many lovely ideas, tutorials, and styles to view. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Val</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-11391260592744321222012-02-27T11:11:00.000-05:002012-02-27T11:11:41.461-05:00The Heroes Quilt is features on Quilt Story today!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Go check out <a href="http://www.quiltstory.blogspot.com/2012/02/val-from-pink-please-string-quilt.html">Quilt Story</a>. The Heroes Quilt is featured today!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-91242867784234426742012-02-26T14:18:00.000-05:002012-02-26T14:18:52.933-05:00O.M.G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check out how much the Heroes Quilt sold for last night....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just can not explain how thrilled I am about the response the quilt received last night. Thanks again to all wonderful ladies who made this vision become a reality. I honestly <u>could not</u> have done this without you!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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I am so excited! I found out that the Heroes Foundation silent auction will be live to the public via the internet. What does that mean? ANYONE can bid on the Heroes Helping Heroes quilt!!! All you need is texting capabilities and you are golden.<br />
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The bidding is open now and closes at 8:30pm on Saturday, February 25th. You guys...people have already bid on the quilt! SCREAM!!!! Not only that, there were two friends of mine at my son's pre-school telling me that they had already bid on it. I am so excited.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Go check out the auction site here:<a href="http://heroesfoundation.auction-big.org/"> </a><a href="http://heroesfoundation.auction-bid.org/">http://heroesfoundation.auction-bid.org/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Heroes Quilt is item #270.</div><br />
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For the silent auction, I took all the cards that people sent that shows who their blocks are in honor of and put them on a poster board next to the quilt. I hope this will tell the story of this quilt and make people want to bid even more!<br />
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Share this news about the quilt. If you want it and can't afford it, tell your rich Uncle to bid on it for you!!!! It's a tax deduction after all and supports a wonderful cause! (oh, and this pillow comes with the quilt!)<br />
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Fingers crossed for a fun Gala full of generous bidders!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;">~Val</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-742439667290488312012-02-16T23:37:00.012-05:002012-02-27T19:36:14.490-05:00She's done! SHE'S DONE!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What started out as one quilt block made from scraps and a <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2011/10/anyone-feeling-charitable-today.html">plea</a> to have some friends help make a few more, has turned into one incredible quilt, full of stories, that is ready to be auctioned off at The Night Under the Stars Gala benefiting the <a href="http://www.heroesfoundation.org/">Heroes Foundation</a> on Feb. 25th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dragged my Dad (and his camera) over to the railroad tracks by his house to take some fun shots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Thanks, Big John!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, the quilting on this is just amazing!!!! Tammy Lawson, of Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Super Bowl, what what, offered to donate her time (4 hours!), her batting, her thread, her long arm quilting machine, and her skills to put this quilt together. Watching her free motion quilt this was mesmerizing! I can not comprehend how she quilts this without drawing the pattern on the fabric. If anyone in the Indy area needs long arm quilting services, contact me to get Tammy's info. You will not be disappointed! She even let me sew on her machine while I waited. We called it a Sewing Play Date!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friends in charge of the auction thought a throw pillow would be a nice addition to the quilt. I chose 4 blocks that were extras sent in that I thought went nicely together and made this pillow. I put pink pom poms around the edges and now I don't think I'll ever be able to make another pillow without them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #666666;">The silent auction committee thought it would be nice if I would write up a little somethin' somethin' about this quilt to put in the brochure that everyone will receive the night of the Gala. Here is what is submitted:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="background-color: #666666;">When I first became involved with the Heroes Foundation Silent Auction Committee, I knew I wanted to make something special to donate to such a wonderful cause. Modern Quilting is a passion of mine and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to use my art to raise money for others. I posted a request on my blog asking my sewing bloggie friends if anyone would be interested in helping me make this quilt. Each person could make one quilt block using their scrap fabric and send it to me with a note telling who their block was in honor of. I was very nervous that no one would want to help me. To my surprise, within 48 hours, 45 women had responded that they would like to contribute. Not only did these women send one block each, but many sent two! Coming from as far as Australia, the stories behind each block will tug at your heart strings! Some blocks are in honor of lost parents and spouses, some are in honor of those currently fighting, and one is even in honor of herself, a woman currently going through chemo and radiation. This quilt has helped me see that cancer does not discriminate. Everyone all over the world is fighting this ugly disease and the 46 of us hope that we can use this disease as an opportunity to make something beautiful, that will hopefully raise money for those who need it.<br />
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Blocks have come from: England, Australia, and The United States (Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, Kansas, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Utah, Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.)</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Val~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've shared this quilt over at <a href="http://stringthingalong.blogspot.com/2012/02/heroes-helping-heroes-quilt.html">String Thing Along</a>. For other great string quilt ideas, head on over there! I'm also linking up over at <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/02/27/made-by-you-monday-89/">Made By You Mondays @ Skip to my Lou</a> and was featured on <a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/2012/02/val-from-pink-please-string-quilt.html">Quilt Story</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-45201002331878922202012-01-19T22:44:00.001-05:002012-01-19T22:53:44.957-05:00A Trip To The Barnyard<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I was recently commissioned by my husband's co-worker, Tracy, to make a quilt for her new nephew. Almost 2 years ago, Tracy's 3 day old niece, Carissa, passed away from a heart defect. It was a horrible time her entire family. Tracy's brother-in-law & girlfriend have since had another baby that is happy and healthy named Allen. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Baby Allen lives near his Grandparent's farm so Tracy asked that include bright colors and possibly barn yard animals, tractors, and a barn. After a little googling, I found the perfect fabric; <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=10511191619171051&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=56916&Parent_Ids=">Farm Friends</a> by Jamie Wood. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Bright colors, check. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Barn yard animals, check. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Tractors, check. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Barn, check. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Adorable, double check!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tracy wanted Allen's name & birthdate on the back of the quilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She liked <a href="http://www.fontspace.com/katz-fontz/kg-abcs">this</a> font, so I printed out the letters and appliqued them on. There were no numbers when I downloaded this font, so I had to just wing it. I hope they look ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Would you look at this cow! Seriously. So cute!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">She liked <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthsloan/5012826899/in/set-72157623978556942/">this quilt</a> by Ruth Sloan, so we decided to use it as inspiration when making this.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the tractor that Tracy requested.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The quilt is approx. 55" x 55". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously? Can't get much cuter.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91zVxIysm0Xd4d_slt__wBSltIax-VQQCP8SCbCqFP6hI3gNnjgbweSeMCCN-8jIUwQe1rsZmg8dXyXAMa-DJSQI3C6GQ3RRRmEqMc_97xrWuG1dnW5wcFVauR3BfAXJP7F9WLtfZKWU/s1600/IMG_5512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91zVxIysm0Xd4d_slt__wBSltIax-VQQCP8SCbCqFP6hI3gNnjgbweSeMCCN-8jIUwQe1rsZmg8dXyXAMa-DJSQI3C6GQ3RRRmEqMc_97xrWuG1dnW5wcFVauR3BfAXJP7F9WLtfZKWU/s400/IMG_5512.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was honored to make this and hope Baby Allen has as much fun playing on this quilt as my son Jack has had rolling around on it while I was in the process of making it!</div><br />
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<div align="center">~Val</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-82499718097974508382012-01-17T23:10:00.000-05:002012-01-17T23:10:39.412-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a few more blocks to share that have come in to help me with my <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2011/10/anyone-feeling-charitable-today.html">Heroes Helping Heroes</a> quilt. I love the colors & the flower print on this block from Juli Ann. Thanks, Juli Ann!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A great friend of mine, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/46520622@N04/">Dayna</a>, made this yummy block. I LOVE IT, DAYNA!!! Thank you so much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, I received the coolest package from Australia today. AUSTRALIA!!! Alison from <a href="http://alioops-alioop.blogspot.com/">Alioop</a> was more than generous with her gifts. First she sent two adorable blocks....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and even sent 3 additional cards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She even sent this super cute bag. (Wait til you see the inside!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just scheduled my appointment with Tammy who is going to quilt it for me on February 4th on her longarm quilting machine. I will take pics of the experience! I better get moving on finishing up the front and completing the back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Agh! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks again ladies for sending such goodies!</div><br />
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</div>~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09253515313110796851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366621733102269070.post-10096070898963743372012-01-10T21:05:00.002-05:002012-01-11T23:21:34.378-05:00More Gorgeous Heroes Blocks!Man-oh-man do I have a lot of Show & Tell for everyone! Heroes Blocks are still trickling in for my <a href="http://howaboutpinkplease.blogspot.com/2011/10/details-for-heroes-helping-heroes-quilt.html">Heroes Helping Heroes quilt</a> and I wanted to show them all off. First up are two blocks from Kelsey of <a href="http://www.kelseycreates.com/">Kelsey Creates.</a> Her notes are blunt, honest, and touching and her blocks are a great combo of darks and lights. Thank you so much, Kelsey! (P.S. I don't know how she did it, but she has created the code for the new "PinIt" button that you see at the bottom of my post. Check out her tutorial <a href="http://www.kelseycreates.com/2011/05/add-pinterest-pin-button-to-you-blog.html">here</a>.) (P.S.S. The PinIt button refers to <a href="http://pinterest.com/pinkplease/">Pinterest</a>. If you are not on Pinterest yet, you are truly missing out. I'd happily send you an invite if you need one. Otherwise, they make you wait weeks to get accepted.)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next two blocks are extra special to me. Traci, who made these blocks, is a year younger than I am and went to my high school. We didn't know each other well, but have both become creative inspiration for each other via <a href="http://pinterest.com/elhtlp1950/">pinterest</a>. I was so excited when I saw her email saying she would help me out with this quilt, that I ran and asked my husband (who also went to our high school), "Matt, do you remember Traci that went to school with us?" Knowing darn well what his response would be, he said, "Of course I remember her! She was the cute little blond that all the guys had a crush on!" I brought that one on myself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Traci's friend Erin made this lovely block. I love every single print you used, Erin! Thank you.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marsha of <a href="http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/">Marsha's Spot</a> sent this strong block. This will be a great addition to the quilt. Thank you Marsha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marsha, I am sorry I missed this note earlier. Thank you for making this block in honor of your Dad!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> Mandy sent in this adorable block. I love the blue/green flower print. Thanks so much, Mandy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Charlotte of <a href="http://www.lawsonandlotti.blogspot.com/">LawsonandLotti</a> sent three incredible blocks. I love the ice cream cones...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and of course I love the swimmers, since I was one....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and for the finale.... The cutest block I have ever seen!!!!! Lavendar represents cancer and Charlotte has made a lavendar ribbon block for the back of the quilt. This is just incredible, Charlotte. I didn't think this quilt could get much cooler, but you just put the icing on the cake. Good work and THANK YOU!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I haven't sewn all the blocks together, I can't hold the quilt up yet and I am running out of places to display all the blocks together. The dining room table is too small now and so is the front entry way floor. I thought my bed would work. To give you perspective, my bed is a king size, so this quilt has grown enormously! I think if I just added the two missing blocks at the top/right, it would be a perfect queen size quilt so that it will hang over the edges just a bit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, so beautiful. Good work, ladies!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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