tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67922977353241425882024-03-05T07:44:53.748-07:00Quilts A BitJust a little blog about quilting and other stuff.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-36710388509675099072011-07-12T19:09:00.000-06:002011-07-12T19:09:21.722-06:00Not Anything To Do With Quilting<center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/103475499277566405352/QuiltsABit?authkey=Gv1sRgCPSWtvPt493iIg#5628630019491085906"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotmWfaHu51_B5QWpxmy6dwbJgcPG46_9UiYQ0v04ACG-Q2WB3rFdsd3fW8MMqpZqu42dwaztYFxtqOXlQxxSnnwwgXPFRO3GAjTXxJ7S5vgUfcG31khK6bljx6U_R7e1tAUTz45RIiyI/s288/0.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="400" /></a></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I have always wanted a vegetable garden. For real. But it just isn't possible. Right now. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead, we joined a CWS farm this summer. Our first delivery is tomorrow. We won't be getting a lot of anything this time, but I am expecting great things later this summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the idea of eating well. We do our best here but there are days when Subway meets our immediate dietary needs. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the whole vegetables from the farm, lots of choice at the local Farmer's Market, and the tweets of <a href="http://msmcporkchopquilts.com/">Mrs McPorkchop</a> (who makes things like blackberry lime freezer jam and vanilla peach butter ), I have been inspired to try my hand at canning, jam making and the like.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Are you laughing yet?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I mean I have bought books and everything. Books like "Canning for a New Generation". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For sure you are laughing now. My husband is.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll let you know how it goes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - that Everyday Food magazine pictured above is amazing. You should pick it up.</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-39621211079394057992011-07-11T16:38:00.000-06:002011-07-11T16:38:43.388-06:00Music Monday - Babylon<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PP-f8TDb2n4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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Better late than never.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-73095711118179726672011-07-08T08:17:00.000-06:002011-07-08T08:17:26.655-06:00Instead of SewingI have been<br />
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making paper butterflies and ...<br />
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and weaving with paper and<br />
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and making tie dyed shirts. Among a million other fun summer activities.<br />
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So there hasn't been much sewing. Only 2 Farmer's Wife blocks. That's it.<br />
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But we have had so much fun, that sewing has kinda been the last thing on my list.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-38734123594088332852011-07-04T09:31:00.000-06:002011-07-04T09:31:13.009-06:00Music Mondays - I and Love and You<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qqZZlL0l5Uk?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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PS - I have Farmer's Wife blocks to show you.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-12469525807418674692011-06-28T12:36:00.000-06:002011-06-28T12:36:54.855-06:00Ironing It Out<center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/103475499277566405352/QuiltsABit?authkey=Gv1sRgCPSWtvPt493iIg#5623118235872205282"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7BShIohKM92nFiE4U88gOkJpc24Ulxs1ujku-StQKGB0QSAoHOEbqgL6M-Q6xbEwUXZOB1f1W6QujFKS9nKx3vzDsqmwBALR0KrUVSRTaXB-ZKzliw9JY0CWTXIJx1EYr4b7gSydWbU/s288/0.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="210" /></a></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">So I spent the weekend ironing and cutting rather than sewing. You see, I couldn't decide what to make my Farmer's Wife quilt (finally decided on Farmdale - thanks to my friend Greta who helped me choose).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rather than just doing nothing, I ironed and cut for 2 quilts - a solid magic 9 patch and my Lou Lou Thi quilt. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now just have to sew those up!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And work on my Farmer's Wife quilt ...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-28201703412654589432011-06-27T03:28:00.003-06:002011-06-27T03:28:00.036-06:00Music Mondays - Uncharted<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zlxB9zGH8GU?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Get out of your chair and dance. Not all crazy and stuff. But dance. It will do you good. Promise.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-78952229560926761902011-06-24T18:24:00.002-06:002011-06-24T18:26:15.594-06:00Where Was I?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdZi1ILNu1W6umfPEIuN84sNdv7JlM41nGWpHk3ijy-gXTc6d5of7s05KxcgOzgFIGtFXnQJ6ptgm2Hgmw4wybQYsJMK_3J1fkOoT527p9xMlLoufOEvr14aKoiTekSAHZDDTYZkumO8/s1600/iloveny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdZi1ILNu1W6umfPEIuN84sNdv7JlM41nGWpHk3ijy-gXTc6d5of7s05KxcgOzgFIGtFXnQJ6ptgm2Hgmw4wybQYsJMK_3J1fkOoT527p9xMlLoufOEvr14aKoiTekSAHZDDTYZkumO8/s400/iloveny.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I couldn't tell you before I left. Because even though there are only 24 of you out there reading this thing, I didn't want to announce that we would all be gone for 5 days and that would mean anyone could break into my house no problem during that time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not that I think the 24 readers I have would ever do that. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But the whole internet thing, you know?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like do you ever think it is not so smart when people announce on Facebook that they are going away for 2 weeks and you won't be able to reach them ... Like that isn't a golden opportunity to break into someone's house.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maybe it's just me, but I think you tell people when you get back. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But that's just me. Maybe I am a little "glass 1/2 empty" on the whole thing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyhow ...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were in NYC for 5 fun filled days. It was such a good time. I am so so tired.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Needless to say, I have done absolutely nothing since we got back last night except work (there is no rest for the wicked) and try desperately to get through the 1000+ post on Google Reader.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You have all been very busy. I am impressed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - My dog went on a hunger strike while we were gone. No lie. He is a moody little fella, I tell you. (No idea who he gets that from).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PPS - Enough is enough, there will be sewing here shortly. Promise.</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-56954402416684106722011-06-20T06:00:00.005-06:002011-06-20T06:00:07.277-06:00Music Mondays - These Are The Days<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-HLxpWGCzc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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For my sweet E who had such an amazing week. I can't tell you how much I love that little man.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-72069687875368807242011-06-17T00:00:00.001-06:002011-06-17T00:00:06.048-06:00I Am Making This Next<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/06/loulouthi-tiles-versions-design.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Loulouthi Tiles Quilt</span></b></a></div><br />
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I know what you are thinking. Add this to the Along list and the list looks pretty much impossible. But I just love this quilt. I think <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/">Rachel</a> has done an amazing job of <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/06/loulouthi-tiles-versions-design.html">putting this quilt together</a>. And there will be hand quilting (with AMH's new line of perle cotton), which I have never done before.<br />
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I've bought the fabric in a little package (how easy was that) and it is just waiting for me to cut into.<br />
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And I have to say, after not crushing so much on Innocent Crush (but it is growing on me), I am loving this line. So much so that I asked my friend Deirdre to order an entire bolt of this<br />
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for me to make curtains out of. Which will be awesomeness if my house ever gets renovated. Let's talk about that some other time.<br />
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I don't think this quilt will take a long time to do since the tiles are so big. To showcase the fabric and all. I can't start it for a week or so. <br />
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I'll let you know how it goes.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-81816300314224330722011-06-16T10:08:00.056-06:002011-06-16T19:06:40.923-06:00Get Along<div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="goog_560893751"></span><span id="goog_560893752"></span>How about a list of the "alongs" that I have my eye on? <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/03/supernova-quilt-along-join-me.html">Supernova Quilt Along</a> </span></div><br />
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I started this one right when it started but I didn't get passed sewing part of 1 block. Not because I didn't like the block or I wanted to give up, but because I had the two school quilts to do. Those 2 quilts kinda threw a wrench into everything. I'll get back to this eventually.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dontcallmebetsy.blogspot.com/2011/05/come-join-kaleidoscope-quilt-along.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Kaleidoscope Quilt Along</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think that this is going to be a great quilt along. I have never done a quilt like this so am looking forward to the challenge. And there will be templates! So no need to buy a new ruler. No idea what fabric to use but I am thinking solids (which I have never used before).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This might be a good one to use solids with, don't you think? I have been wanting to make a zig zag quilt for a long time - probably since I started quilting. And wouldn't this quilt match so nicely with my rainbow pillows that I can't seem to stop making. My only worry is half square triangles - I think this one has them. Not so good at those.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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This quilt along finished up a little while ago but it is a type of quilt I would love to try. And the instructions on the<a href="http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/"> Lily's Quilts blog</a> are really good. And I have a whole fat quarter set of the Sherbet Pips ...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well if this hasn't caught on like wild fire, I don't know what has. I have had this book for a long time. <a href="http://msmcporkchopquilts.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://fussycut.blogspot.com/">Angela</a> started this up and it seems like everyone and their dog is doing it. I am all in. I saw pictures of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thimbleblossoms/5834272908/in/pool-1678802@N20">Camilla Roskelley's blocks</a> in her Bliss and Ruby lines ... gorgeous. No idea what fabric to use. Scrappy like the ones on the <a href="http://twinfibers.blogspot.com/2011/06/farmers-wife-sampler-quilt.html">Twin Fibers Blog</a>? Dark with Liberty prints like the ones on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagingermonkey/5815346379/in/pool-1678802@N20">I'm a Ginger Monkey?</a> Just using a few colours like <a href="http://lifeinlists.typepad.com/blog/2011/06/yacht-designers-wife-quilt.html">A Life in Lists</a>? (the Life in Lists one is my favourite after Camilla's ... but Ruby doesn't come out until the fall and you can't find any Bliss to save your life ...)<br />
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I am going to be behind before I even start because of all the goings on over the next week. But I am going to catch up and stay caught up (which is in no small part thanks to my friend Deirdre who got me started with the templates ... I am following her lead and doing this by paper piecing) by the end of June.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - "Get along" is a phrase used once and awhile in this house. Some weeks are better than others. Having children 15 months apart means that the boys do not know of an existence without each other. This is more of a blessing than a curse but still has its challenges. I wonder though, why we think siblings should always "get along". I don't get along with everyone all the time (understatement). I mean, I am not advocating all out brawling or anything, but the expectation that the boys will always get along is crazy. I mean they drive me crazy and I love them to bits so how can I expect them to always be friends? Maybe they have each other to learn how to get along with others - like having an almost twin sibling is practice or something for the big wide world out there. Just thinking out loud here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I know I said "no swaps" etc. awhile back but my friend <a href="http://becauseisewso.blogspot.com/">Greta</a> told me about it so I thought I would give it a go.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am back to "no swapping" now. Not because I didn't like making the bag. I did. I sent lots of goodies too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am just not good with deadlines. I want to be good with deadlines but I am not. At least when it comes to this stuff.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am good with deadlines when it comes to getting stuff done for the children (and let me tell you, June has been full of stuff to do for the children). I am good with deadlines with work (although I missed a few last week because I was sick-ish). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But when it comes to sewing, deadlines are not my thing. Because of all of the other deadlines I have. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like to sew because I like to sew. Putting pressure on to sew because I have left it to last minute because I have done 12 files, baked 7 dozen cookies, taken the dog to the vet, helped with school projects ... not so good. And not so fun.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - I am pretty impressed with myself with the quilt deadlines I had this month though. The school quilts were done in advance of the dates and there was no rushing. Even the pillow was a rainy Saturday afternoon thing. All done with more than enough time. I think that was a first for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PPS - I may not be good with the swaps and all, but the "alongs', let me tell you ... there are sooo many I want to join. I have a list for you that I'll post tomorrow. </div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-11070806855061835382011-06-14T06:38:00.009-06:002011-06-14T06:38:00.570-06:00Look What I Made<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2d4OITmNwc6xW8EbA9A_a0J5ITiNcAv08FdDojSXZzwwlgZg2XQYZZcGahpBhD-LFNmUiTI0UXGMFr8wwguB7LNP9Gc8v4QBt81PM_6FdMq0HxxTtCi-VPyfYJF4jWNrCQ1sUC67Rbk/s1600/IMG_0358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2d4OITmNwc6xW8EbA9A_a0J5ITiNcAv08FdDojSXZzwwlgZg2XQYZZcGahpBhD-LFNmUiTI0UXGMFr8wwguB7LNP9Gc8v4QBt81PM_6FdMq0HxxTtCi-VPyfYJF4jWNrCQ1sUC67Rbk/s320/IMG_0358.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Yep. I made a pillow. And I love it! I just wish it was for me. It isn't. I couldn't end the school year without making something for S's Grade 2 teacher. She is beyond wonderful. And it didn't seem fair to make something for the principal and E's Grade 3 teacher and leave her out. Just couldn't do it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am not sure if she will like it but if she doesn't, she can always just leave it in the classroom. Unless the classroom gets lice THREE TIMES IN ONE YEAR like they did this year. Then she will have to burn it. Let's hope that doesn't happen - and not just for the pillow's sake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I took my inspiration from a pillow I saw on flickr. Super easy to do. It is a 19.5" pillow with a 20" pillow form because I like overstuffed pillows, yes I do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If I didn't have piles of work to do today, I would be making another one of these pillows. I plan on making a lot of them. Have a birthday? You are getting a pillow. A baby? A pillow. Anniversary? A pillow ... you get where I am going?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the things I noticed when I was putting together the fabric for the pillow (I cut a lot of extra - see above for pillow making factory reason) is that I have almost no red or purple in my stash. And it isn't easy finding red or purple that I like either. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Strange, but true.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - I also made a skirt this weekend. You will never ever see it. Ever. Not good. Not good at all. I don't think I am cut out for clothes making. Unless it is pj's. I am pretty good at those.</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-27262185635591269022011-06-13T06:01:00.002-06:002011-06-13T06:01:00.584-06:00Music Monday - Bananarama<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FGYNvx9lqDQ?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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Cruel summer? Really ? I would take that over no summer. While it isn't raining right this minute, the weatherman says there is more in store. <br />
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Rain, rain go away. If you don't, I may have to move. Seriously.<br />
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PS - I am old enough to have loved this when it came out. Hard to believe, I am sure.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-8758264459895227702011-06-09T06:00:00.009-06:002011-06-09T06:00:11.424-06:00Another Reason for the Lack of Posting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt3HKeO_HYy2q4qwLoJcQ6fus5VzqvULaukTgImCsaPX5ymifdx5DTB6a8cU0Vz-JuKI7B2F6I86mZRMAqqXOt_Y4XjbDPgQdv80PGVx-J7gNV_e1xXhpILFWhCp6K1WNPHGzUD_Oh4M/s1600/presents.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt3HKeO_HYy2q4qwLoJcQ6fus5VzqvULaukTgImCsaPX5ymifdx5DTB6a8cU0Vz-JuKI7B2F6I86mZRMAqqXOt_Y4XjbDPgQdv80PGVx-J7gNV_e1xXhpILFWhCp6K1WNPHGzUD_Oh4M/s320/presents.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Another quilt done. Except that this one was done a long, long time ago. I did have plans for another quilt to make and give but that one did not come together very well. At all. We probably shouldn't talk about that one. Maybe some of those blocks will become pillows one day. Or not.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And this one just needed a binding. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And we needed another quilt because we just had to give one to E's grade 3 teacher. Because she is getting married in a month and is just the most amazing teacher ever. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So we decided this was the way to go. And I am so glad. I love this quilt. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Binding was pretty easy. I think I am getting better at it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We had a surprise shower for E's sweet teacher (which is another reason for the lack of blogging - so many parties to plan, end of year and all). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think the quilt was well received, don't you?</div><br />
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I have been busy. Quilting. Among a million other things.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You see, I had this plan to make my sweet E's Grade 3 teacher a quilt for an end of year/getting married present. I had the planning done, the timing all in order. Things were going to be great.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then we got an announcement. The boys most amazing principal was retiring at the end of the year. Now let me tell you, Mrs. Kenny is amazing. She is a kind and compassionate leader who isn't afraid to set the children on the right path, even if that means a little tough love every once and awhile. I can't tell you how much I appreciate her and how much my boys have benefitted from having her in their lives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So what could I do but make her a quilt too. Two quilts, one month, no problem. But just to make things interesting, I decided that the quilt had to be from everyone. And that meant getting all 130 students and staff to sign the back of the quilt. On the sly, mind you. And then have enough time to get it to the quilter's.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And we did it. And this Monday, we had a surprise assembly for Mrs. Kenny and my sweet boys presented her with the quilt on behalf of everyone. I choked up. It was so touching to see E, who wouldn't even approach a stage when he was little, speak in front of everyone to let Mrs. Kenny know about the quilt and how we made it because we love her so.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The quilt is the <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2011/01/postage-stamp-quilt-along.html">Postage Stamp Quilt</a> from Rachel at <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">PS I Quilt</a>. I mean I couldn't have whipped this one up without her amazing instructions for the quilt-along. I pretty much love the pattern and have plans to make more of these quilts (let's be honest, they look like they are a lot more work than they are - not that they aren't work, but you know what I mean).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The back was some older Cosmo Cricket that looks like an exercise book. Not sure what line it is from but it was perfect and fit our theme perfectly. The signatures (which you can barely see) are so sweet, it is really just something else.<br />
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So I have had a secret for a little while. And given that I have been erratic with my blogging (to say the least), it wasn't so hard to keep a secret. But, as of June 1st, we were given the go ahead to let the world know about this AMAZING book and our blocks in it. So, you see that book cover there ... I am in that book. For reals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am so over the moon excited about this, I cannot tell you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You see, most days I feel like I am the beginner's beginner with this sewing and quilting stuff. I don't often get discouraged and pretty much always love learning new things but everything is new to me. And I have to learn things over and over again. I am not a "get it the first time round" kinda gal. I have to say I am beyond lucky that I have friends who are willing to teach me over and over again (Hello, Deirdre!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But even though I am the beginner's beginner, I am in BOOK! That is such awesomeness. And my block is a favourite of mine. I mean I love it. Not as much as my kids, husband or dog, but pretty close.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And even if I wasn't in Modern Quilt Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks From Your Favourite Designers, I would buy this book. 99 different blocks! All amazing! Stash Publishing will have it available in October but I think I am getting an advance copy in August. If I do, I will share. Promise.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am not sure if I can share my block but I'll give you a hint ... if you like working with all the different fabrics out there, you will like making this block. Yes, you will.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - Others in the book, to name a few, are ... <a href="http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1073">Fresh Lemons Faith</a>, <a href="http://thornberry.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/modern-blocks/">Thornberry</a>, <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=8177">The Long Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.patchworkduck.com/2011/06/book-announcement-modern-blocks.html">Patchwork Duck Designs</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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PS - And, without a doubt, this is a good life.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-22878667467818785212011-04-25T08:46:00.005-06:002011-04-25T08:46:00.371-06:00Music Monday - Betty<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kNVJ0mcyeHY" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, that was some weekend. I mean, it was a sewing marathon. Ask my friend <a href="http://becauseisewso.blogspot.com/">Greta</a>. We were emailing back and forth all weekend. It is nice to have someone to chat with while quilting. Greta started and finished a whole quilt over the weekend. Pretty awesome.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I am hoping to have a little post about all I did by tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has been quite the week here. I mean everything from taxes, to a death in the family, to Passover, field trips ... the list was endless.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am exhausted. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This may sound ridiculous, but one of the things that has kept me going is sewing. Because we added 2 quilts to the list of things that <b>must get done</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And these quilts must get done. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One is for the boys' principal who is leaving the school at the end of the school year (June 16th). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One is for sweet E's grade 3 teacher. E's teacher is super amazing and is getting married this summer. Also must be done for </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The principal quilt (for lack of a better name) is the postage stamp quilt that was on <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">PS I Quilt</a> recently. I am already sewing up the blocks (there are 48) and the backing is done (I am having all the staff and students sign the back so am covertly getting that done too!). I am using an American Jane Punctuation jelly roll from my stash for the quilt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The teacher quilt (I am so original) is a pinwheel type thing called <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/02/summer-dreamin.html#more">Summer Dreamin</a> from Miss Print and Moda Bake Shop. I am not sure what happened but I have a lot of Dream On fabric. I mean a lot. So I am using some of it up on this. Using up a layer cake or two on this one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I really am doing my best to use up my stash. I cleaned up my sewing room last week (it took forever) and the amount of fabric I have was overwhelming. Not that I don't love it, just that it has to be used.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And I have 2 quilts that need to make their way over to the quilters. If I can get these other 2 done asap, it will be a record month.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But there is still all that binding ...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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I just adore this. Hope you do too.<br />
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L xo<br />
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PS - Greta, I am going to get you more than an autograph. Stay tuned.<br />
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PPS - What is all this craziness over Denyse Schmidt's DS Quilts line at Joann's. We don't have Joann's in Canada. Maybe that's a good thing?Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-2456671337437619232011-04-13T14:17:00.000-06:002011-04-13T14:17:59.882-06:00Oh Yes I Am<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/annamariahorner/5616705294/" title="loulouthi.sneak.peek by annamariahorner, on Flickr"><img alt="loulouthi.sneak.peek" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5616705294_d4026e03e2_m.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">going to make curtains for my dining room out of the fabric with the huge print in the middle of the picture. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I wasn't sold on AMH's last collection but I have seen some very nice quilts made with Innocent Crush lately and I am using a lot of IC in my Supernova quilt so I'd say that I am warming to it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This new collection looks like it takes a little from the IC line but that print in the middle is amazing. And has exactly what I want for my dining room. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because I have nothing to do and more than enough time to get everything done, we have decided to renovate the house. Just paint and flooring. Just. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Knowing that I will have bright curtains eventually may help me through the renovation craziness (it hasn't even started and already it is nutso).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Did I tell you that I get to meet AMH when I am at the Heather Ross workshop in New York in October? And Denyse Schmidt. You read that right.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The reno will be over by then, I will have hopefully survived my first summer as a WAHM and the kids will be back at school.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am thinking that I will more than deserve the time away, if I do say so myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-87371494020112004522011-04-12T21:48:00.000-06:002011-04-12T21:48:42.625-06:00What 9 Looks Like<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdQUs-lv4aDgV1D_7TMAgnm-jkRs5K61C3uqH54od_t5fbmnrPNmng7QevH1VReDnnPJAMUJGX53jiO_ndMq45vDOdN7_IZSIdCckO3Nq0XLv68FvsBtG7ttN4qqJtjLDQtp9CDtBDx4/s1600/DSC_0392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdQUs-lv4aDgV1D_7TMAgnm-jkRs5K61C3uqH54od_t5fbmnrPNmng7QevH1VReDnnPJAMUJGX53jiO_ndMq45vDOdN7_IZSIdCckO3Nq0XLv68FvsBtG7ttN4qqJtjLDQtp9CDtBDx4/s400/DSC_0392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Our last year of single digits for our sweet E. A day filled with homemade cakes for home and school. And exactly what was wanted for a birthday presents. And a neighbourhood/family cake party with a school party to follow later in the month. Oh to be 9 again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
My baby is 9. Incredible. I am so honour to be this wonderful boy's mom. I can't begin to tell you how much I learn every single day just by being around this wunderkid.<br />
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I am one lucky girl. Best day ever.<br />
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Happy Birthday, my darling boy. <br />
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L xo<br />
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PS - After the craziness settles (let's say Thursday), I have so much to tell you. About quilting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-8673972224586379032011-04-11T05:25:00.000-06:002011-04-11T05:25:00.332-06:00Music Mondays - A Somewhat Oldie but Goodie<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Jd9zYKLepCw" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div><br />
I love this song. Yes, I do. I also love the fact that my boys are back at school after 2 weeks of Spring Break. <br />
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Enjoy.<br />
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L xoLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-46486404208403073052011-04-06T08:27:00.008-06:002011-04-06T08:27:00.509-06:00Chester<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lnwc/5593593817/" title="Chester by {Leanne} lnwcohen, on Flickr"><img alt="Chester" height="240" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5593593817_99dd407642_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">You haven't seen Chester in awhile and since I am visiting my mum with the boys and only brought miles of binding to sew, I have no really quilty pics to show you. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead, you get Chester.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chester has been with us for almost a year. He pretty much rocks our world. How could he not? Take a look at that dog. Awesomeness.<br />
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My friend Ruth started a flickr group about <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1624501@N24/">Pets and Quilts</a>. As soon as I actually get a quilt finished, Chester will model it for you so I can add a picture to the group.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - Staying with my parents affords me computer time. A good and bad thing. A good thing because I get to get caught up on all things quilting related. A bad thing because my "want to do that too" list grows ever larger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PPS - As of today, the "want to do that too" list includes:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.meamomblog.com/p/urban-lattice-quilt-along.html">The Urban Lattice Quilt Along.</a> Long since finished but after seeing <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/04/quilting-goals-2011-just-checking-in.html">Lee's</a> quilt, it is a must do too. As an aside, in re-organizing my sewing room, I realized that I have a bazillion yards of Far Far Away II so I am just going to copy Lee and make the same quilt. Why mess with a good thing, especially when you have a copious amount of the same fabric.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Have a quilt quilted like <a href="http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/04/inspiration.html">One Shabby Chick's</a>. Have quilted not quilt it myself. Let's be reasonable here.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Make a quilt like <a href="http://blueelephantstitches.blogspot.com/2011/04/puddytat-quilt.html">Jolene</a> did - I pretty much love everything she does so I could put all of her quilts on this list but let's just add 1 for now.</li>
</ol>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6792297735324142588.post-72663638159541655582011-04-04T00:00:00.003-06:002011-04-04T00:00:10.238-06:00Music Monday - Mindy Gledhill<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/URR_4i5gIFU" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I am not going to lie. Sunday morning was not fun. I had this whole work issue completely blow up. I am exhausted. I was going to put some dreary music here for Music Monday in honour of my terribly foul mood but what good would that do?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead, let's start Monday off on the right foot. Only a week of Spring Break left. All is good. No one is dying. Work is just work. All will be well. Just breathe. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">(Can you tell I am talking to myself as I write this - blogging as therapy, who knew?)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's talk soon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">L xo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS - Let's not talk about how the boys and their friends got to one of the sewing machines and now it only sews backwards.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PPS - My dad rocks. He could talk me through anything. I have the most amazing family ever. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">PPPS - Going to sew my first Supernova block together. On the sewing machine that sews forward. Wish me luck.<br />
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PPPPS - And how about all that nonsense going around on the quilting blogs about what quilting is. Half square triangles, modern quilts not hard enough, need more tradition ... while I probably could add a ton of my opinion to the whole debate, I think we should all just sew. Sew what we want and for whatever reasons we want, and not worry about the rest of it. Just my two cents.</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822730257814902304noreply@blogger.com2