tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74205472497071999052024-03-04T21:07:30.261-08:00Emily Becker BruzziniHello my name is Emily and this is my blog
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-51648352583641323502013-11-23T05:56:00.003-08:002013-11-24T19:13:09.926-08:00EEE a Swap with All the Good E Named People*<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">OK, so my name is Emily, I have a friend named <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> and a friend named <a href="http://dashasel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elaine</a>...we swap stuff and we call it the EEE Swap. </span><a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/2013/03/eee-swap-emily-emily-elaine.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Emily actually wrote a great post</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> about our EEE swap a while back when we started and did our first swap at QuiltCon (see the first picture). We originally all met each other as part of the <a href="http://thechicagomodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Modern Quilt Guild</a> but THEN Elaine just had to up and move to California! So in anticipation of seeing one another in person again we decided to make some little gifts. After MUCH thought I made the gals some pillow covers. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I hand drafted some paper piecing patterns for the pillow-tops and I really like the way they came out, so much so that I used the same idea for my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/8466057355/in/set-72157632649340825" target="_blank">Doll Quilt Swap Round 13 quilt</a>. As always choosing the fabrics was one of my favorite parts of this project, and I ONLY used things in my stash. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The backs were pieced from scraps. The finished size of these covers fit an 18" pillow form. As you can see in the first picture I received a beautiful tote bag (that I use almost everyday) made by <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> and a pretty idea pouch made by <a href="http://dashasel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elaine</a> (I bring this one to fabric shops with all my sketches and fabrics if I need a match). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sooooo of COURSE we could not stop swapping there. Since the next QuiltCon is not until 2015 (and we knew we could not wait until then) we decided to continue the swap as a birthday thang. <a href="http://dashasel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elaine's</a> birthday came first and I was STUMPED on what to make her until I thought about something for her adorable kiddos. So I made them one item of clothing apiece.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">T got an <a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-dresses/OLV-OS003BB.html" target="_blank">Oliver and S Bubble Dress</a> in size 12-18months. I already had the cute hippos on hand and got some matching pink for the top. I love how cute and simple this pattern is and the hippos, I mean c'mon!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I decided to make B some pajama pants using the <a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-pajamas/OLV-OS008BT.html" target="_blank">Oliver and S Bedtime Story pattern</a>. This is definitely my go to pattern for pj pants and I love the contrasting hem and waist. These are a size 3 with 4 length and I used some fabric I already had...ya it's a theme, using what I've got makes me smile!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then, around came <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily's</a> birthday...one Allie two great Allie items! Above is the <a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-dresses/OLV-OS016IC.html" target="_blank">Oliver and S Ice Cream Dress</a>, another favorite that is super easy to make. I love how this dress lets the fabric shine, in this case some great Echino.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Allie also got a pair of <a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-pants/OLV-OS025CP.html" target="_blank">Class Picnic Shorts</a>, size 7 (of course another pattern by <a href="http://oliverands.com/" target="_blank">Oliver and S</a>). I had never made these shorts before and as always Oliver and S did not disappoint with great instructions and an uber cute and well finished final product. Emily actually had previously purchased the fabric for these and I just got to execute her idea for the shorts. The story goes that Emily was going back to her hometown to visit and she would be stopping by an ice cream stand that she worked at for MANY years and Allie would be wearing these shorts of COURSE! The print is by <a href="http://www.thomasknauersews.com/" target="_blank">Thomas Knauer</a> and the cones look so groovy in those colors!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now of course my birthday has come and gone and I have received some beautiful gifts...but we shall speak of those on another occasion, because there are a lot of words in this post. Thanks for reading!</span></div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-87250364765562830492013-11-03T08:45:00.001-08:002013-11-03T08:45:29.437-08:00Oh, ummm...Hello there! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So...long time no type. I hope you have had a great end of summer early fall, I sure have! It has been busy around these parts and I wouldn't have it any other way. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The summer ended with a trip down to see my Aunt Eileen and Uncle Bill in Arkansas. My whole family had good times swimming in the lake and just visiting.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We drove home just in time to see my beautiful cousin Katie get married to Jorge...oh they are too CUTE!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The beginning of the school year started off with me being a full time substitute in a 4th grade classroom for 9 weeks, my assignment ended last week and I miss all my kids so much but it was a wonderful experience! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I DID manage to finish many projects in all this time as well, and I am looking forward to sharing them all with you, so stay tuned!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So today I gave Isabel (3.5 years old) a little pouch I made for her. Really not a big deal for me, I have 40 pouches in progress (assembly line style) and I just threw one in to make her real quick, it felt good to FINISH one finally. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When I gave her the little pouch she looked at it, smiled and said, "I am SO HAPPY!" </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I mean really, could my heart melt any more?! She said it a few more times and I told her how happy I was that she was happy! People, THIS is why I love to sew and give so much away. Spread the joy, feel the happy, sew and give. Thanks for reminding me Isabel!</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-54002237457775197782013-07-05T10:54:00.000-07:002013-07-05T10:54:09.322-07:00Sisters, Sisters...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So every time I hear the word "sisters" I think of the song from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047673/" target="_blank">White Christmas</a> with the <a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/160f83a628999bb1ae6c544c49e10e4d/tumblr_meqtomX1sQ1qzjz5zo1_500.jpg" target="_blank">Haynes Sisters</a>. The dresses the fans, oh the FANS, and their playful song about being ever so close with a touch of humor too. I have two brothers...so of COURSE I have always wanted a sister, but that's not gonna happen. So instead I make outfits for the sisters I know, coordinating but not matching is my preference and so here are 2 sets of sister outfits!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For my first set of sisters I have little Misses Mina and Tessa! So little, so cute, I made these tunics for them when baby Tessa was on the inside (I love how that makes it seem like she is serving time, ha!). So anyway I made Big sister's tunic with the </span><a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-dresses/OLV-OS003BB.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oliver and S Bubble Dress pattern</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and some pretty green <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/" target="_blank">Amy Butler</a> fabric. Instead of a bubble bottom I cut it a little shorter and made it scalloped, easy and oh so FUN!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now for Isabel and Riley's dresses they are a bit more matchy as their mother (my cousin) chose the main fabric and wanted the same pattern for each girl, the </span><a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-dresses/OLV-OS002PS.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Puppet Show Dress by Oliver and S</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. The floral print is actually an old bed sheet and I chose some nice matching solids to go with the print. I LOVE the Puppet Show dress but is is definitely a more involved pattern with the darts, curved bodice, set in sleeves, buttoned cuff, and collar. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But hey these little smiling faces are worth it any day! Ah...sisters!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No that does not stand for I'm Quite Frantic...though that may be true! </span><a href="http://www.quilts.com/home/shows/viewer.php?page=SummerFestivalChicago" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The International Quilting Festival</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> has come back to Chicago (well Rosemont to be specific but you know what I mean), and I will be doing a demo (no not of a woman on the edge!) on improv piecing in the Open Studios! Can't you see how excited I am by how many exclamation points I'm using?!!!!!!!!!!! The Open Studios are right where you enter the show and there are four separate studios: Quilt, Paint, Stitch, and Embellish. If you would like to come by and see me (c'mon you know you wanna) I will be in the Stitch studio on </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Friday June 21st, from 12-2</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. Check out </span><a href="http://pokeysponderings.com/2013/06/13/sneak-peek-open-studios-schedule-for-chicago-quilt-festival/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pokey's blog post</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for a schedule of who will be where when in the Open Studios. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh ya so are you enjoying these completely unrelated pictures? The story is I cut 14" of hair off to donate to </span><a href="http://www.wigsforkids.org/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wigs for Kids</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">...so ya. I also made my mother a birthday cake...so ya. I hate pictureless posts so I had to show you something ok?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(In my best announcer voice) Aaaand now, for your reading pleasure I give to you, other things that my family thought IQF could stand for!!!!!! (cheers...cause you gotta have that part)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>ts <b>Q</b>uiet <b>F</b>inally (by Auntie Teena, she lives with a 1.5 year old!)</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>ncredible <b>Q</b>uality <b>F</b>art (oh Ma...dontcha just love her?)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>'m <b>Q</b>uite <b>F</b>atigued (Teena)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>ndependent <b>Q</b>ueries <b>F</b>alter (Dad)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>thaca? <b>Q</b>uite <b>F</b>ine (Dad,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">he</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">loves</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">making</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">up</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">words</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">acronyms)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b>ncredible! <b>Q</b>ueen <b>F</b>artblossom...Just</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tooted</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(Ma,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ya</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">she's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">gem!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I Q</b>uit <b>F</b>inally (Auntie Laura)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b> <b>Q</b>uestion <b>F</b>rugality (Laura..lol!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So here it is...the </span><a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/chloe-dress-pattern" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chole Dress</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. You may remember </span><a href="http://emilybeckerbruzzini.blogspot.com/2013/03/casimir-pulaski-day-i-love-chicagoi.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this post</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> where I was being oh so cheery about putting this one together, ya final product worth it? Maybe. Get ready for TMI.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had my doubts about how all this was going to go so I went ahead and made a "muslin" for another little girlie, Isabel, in violet. Ya I can see that the muslin is made of silk dupioni and some awesome damask but hey why not make it great? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So after some measuring of my girls I noticed that the pattern for the bodice seemed a bit too short...so I lengthened it a couple inches. I also reshaped the back of the bodice as it was not scooped enough for my taste and I lengthened the back edges so the dresses have more of a placket. </span></div>
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In the violet dress I cut all the tulle and chiffon to the same length (I just could NOT follow the directions to cut the netting the same length...the thought of the white peeking out made me not so happy). Well I also made the mistake of gathering the layers separately (totally MY fault!) which made the chiffon (which is really, too long) not stick to the netting and just hang straight and look stupid. Also, I used TWO layers of tulle when the pattern only calls for one but was not really getting the SUPER POOFY effect that I wanted...noted and fixed with the THREE layers in the pink dress. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ok so for all the business...the winners will be chosen at random (one for Spring, one for Summer). I will ship internationally! The giveaway is open until May 10th at 7pm Central Standard Time. If I can't e-mail you then I will pick someone else and you will miss out, sorry. And finally, go on over to </span><a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sew Mama Sew</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> to enter more giveaways!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ya...lets just say some of these should have been done before the retreat cause they were being given away at retreat but hey, I finished them on Friday after we got there!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My room all made up, you can't beat the charm. I never get too much accomplished at retreat, too many people to talk to, but I will share later what I did finish, from the doll dress to the quilt!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ya, I thought less than a second about this one 'cause my favorite color at this point is Papaya(shown in the picture here as the big chunks of yellow-orange). I love the vibrancy of this yellowy orange! I try to keep a yard of it in my stash partially because I like to us it as a photo backdrop sometimes too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Even though it is not my favorite color I'm always running out of white! I use it to line garments and to back the inside of pillows or for just about whatever, so I definitely buy it by the bolt! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I liked the way that <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> put together a sampling of her favorite Kona Cotton Colors so here are mine...note seriously some of these do not look at all like the color I know and love so if you have a color card check out how awesome my picks are in person...if not enjoy a mosaic that makes it look like I hate yellow...which is untrue!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today's post is a picture post but let me say this before we begin...I dressed up for you...like I actually put on a real shirt and not pajamas, but I could not be bothered to do anything else, even take out a camera, hence I used my computer to take these pictures. Oh and here in Chicago schools have off for </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_Pulaski_Day" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Casimir Pulaski Day</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">...look it up or just click on the link...lazy! OK you know I love you, now down to it...here is my day off...trying to make the <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/chloe-dress-pattern" target="_blank">Chloe dress</a>...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My sewing friends are CrAzY AWESOME! and I have more than one...just to name some that are in the <a href="http://thechicagomodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CMQG</a>: <a href="http://lifeinsallysworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sally</a>, <a href="http://dashasel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elaine</a>, <a href="http://sewsitall.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erika</a>, <a href="http://bitsandbobbins.com/" target="_blank">Tricia</a>, <a href="http://robbieklow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Robbi</a>, ok 5 is enough and then I won't feel bad for accidentally forgetting someone if I try and name all the wonderful peeps in the guild. I guess we share that fact that we have fun talking but in general we each have our own tastes and styles and I REALLY love love love that we have our own voices and views when it comes to the fabrics we purchase!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">OK. So if you take a look over at <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/2013/02/sew-thinky-thursday-week-5.html" target="_blank">Emily's blog post today</a> you will see that she thinks that <i><b>I</b></i> am a hard one to crack when choosing fabrics/palettes and such and I admit...this is true...I am particular...but hey...my name is Emily (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/" target="_blank">this one</a> not <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emedoodle/" target="_blank">the other one</a>) and I am particular. :) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So back to the question. Yes? I have been slightly influenced by what my friends like because seeing a fabric used and in a great combo of colors and prints really sets the imagination aflame! I would not say that my tastes are opposite of my friends' but I definitely have opinions on print and color that are different. I actually find a lot of color inspiration from <a href="http://pinterest.com/mlebb/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. I have a board just dedicated to <a href="http://pinterest.com/mlebb/color/" target="_blank">COLOR</a> and one even for <a href="http://pinterest.com/mlebb/pattern-and-design/" target="_blank">Pattern and Design</a>! My friends' are amazing and seeing them do amazing things with fabric makes me look differently at my own choices and hey, maybe they influence me more than I give them credit for...forgive me gals? ;)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">OK basically I love my guild. I have been a member of the </span><a href="http://thechicagomodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chicago Modern Quilt Guild</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for nearly 3 years and I just love it! Monthly meetings are always so great to get me inspired and chatting with all the ladies is so much fun! Lets see I also go to retreats, talk with my friends on Facebook Chat and have an occasional meetup at the </span><a href="http://www.theneedleshop.net/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Needle Shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> or for a sew night at home!</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-86240800344078297102013-02-20T00:36:00.000-08:002013-02-20T00:40:41.254-08:00QuiltCon, Things Unfinished and Quilty!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you know me then you know that I spend a LOT of time with my family. I hang with my cousins and their kids, my aunts, my grandparents, and my parents and then sometimes my friends. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, I made Billy a quilt. I used the "Blue Ice Quilt" pattern from <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quilting-Modern-Techniques-Projects-Improvisational/dp/1596683872/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360257943&sr=1-1&keywords=quilting+modern" target="_blank">Quilting Modern: techniques and projects for improvisational quilts</a></i> By: <a href="http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jacquie Gering</a> and <a href="http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Katie Pedersen</a>. I made the blocks a bit bigger but that is the great thing about the patterns in their book, you can just do what you wanna do it is improvisational! The finished size is 82.5"x59.75" after washing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Before I bound the quilts I called and sent out some e-mails to my family looking for prayers. My friend <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> often writes prayers in the bindings of her quilts and I loved the idea of collecting prayers for both of these quilts. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wrote the prayers and thoughts from their family in the inside of the bindings, I had enough to cover all 4 sides on each and then stitched the binding down by hand. Billy and Eileen will not be able to read the prayers in the binding (though I did give them a card with what is written in their quilt) but they will always be wrapped in prayers and thoughts from their family. </span><br />
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-43381621466641143012013-01-31T14:59:00.001-08:002013-01-31T14:59:19.650-08:00Sew Thinky Thursday #1 and How I Got Into this Sewing Thing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So my friend <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> has started a new linky party and I am stoked to be able to be a part of her first<a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/2013/01/sew-thinky-thursday-new-linky-party.html" target="_blank"> Sew Thinky Thursday Linky Party</a>! So, her first question is <b>"When did you start sewing? Tell us a bit about your sewing history. When did you realize you were really hooked?"</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I started sewing when I was maybe 6 or 7, I've always been crafty sewing came with the territory. My Grandma used to sew(mostly clothing) and she and my Auntie Marlene helped me out with my first ever quilt which was a piece of flannel that I sewed up the sides on and then used ties to hold together. I didn't make much then cause it was all hand sewing and it took FOREVER, but I still liked it. Then when I was 11 or 12 my Auntie Marlene gave me my first sewing machine and a stash of her fabrics, some of which I have to this day. That is when it all started, I would sew all sorts of things from Barbie clothing, purses and bags, and even "fixing" my jeans by adding some pieced strips to the bottoms enhancing their flare style. Sewing was an occasional thing and I made my first, well I guess second quilt in middle school for a friend (love you Karen!) who was going away to school, a big undertaking and I swore I would never do it again, ya we all know how that one turned out! I found myself sewing for my Girl Scout Gold Award project when I was a sophomore in high school and taking time to just use my machine when I could but then... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Who knows why, <a href="http://public.elmhurst.edu/admission/highschool/videos/art" target="_blank">was it me being in school for art</a> or just having a bit too much free time in the summer... my sophomore year of college I started making myself a bed quilt. I was not about to go out and buy a ton of stuff so it is made mostly of fabric that was originally given to me by my Aunt and a few Joann's FQs. 160 squares front and back, I discovered a rotary cutter, proper seam allowances, and bloggers such as <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth</a>, <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amanda</a>, and <a href="http://www.filminthefridge.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a>. When I finished putting on the satin binding I immediately started to plan my next quilt. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I found the <a href="http://thechicagomodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Modern Quilt Guild</a> and got to go to their first meeting and yep, I was hooked. I do think that a big part about what is making me stay a quilter/sewer is the community, I love show and tell at our guild and the online community of sewers is just fab, from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> to the <a href="https://oliverands.com/forums/" target="_blank">Oliver and S discussion forums</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So there, ya got me for life sewing, can't get rid of me now! YOU should link up too so I can read your long ramblings about your sewing journey!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Working on my quilt for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/" target="_blank">Doll Quilt Swap 13</a> today! I am pumped about the design keeping it simple and colorful :) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have some finishes to share soooooo soon, I just have to wait for them to get to their recipients...crossing fingers that the mail is FAST! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Currently the WIPs I am working on are: DQS13 quilt (see above), the Weekender Bag, and just about anything to get ready for <a href="http://www.quiltcon.com/" target="_blank">Quiltcon</a>, new purse, pics of stuff I will be giving away... etc. Can't wait for a new linky chat tomorrow that is hosted by my friend <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emedoodle/" target="_blank">Emily</a> over at <a href="http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mommy's Naptime</a>! See ya then!</span><br />
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17927766214813617152noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420547249707199905.post-31323683152460968272013-01-07T22:05:00.002-08:002013-01-08T09:36:05.577-08:00Hello, is this thing on? Ahem.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hi! So if you are reading this my name is Emily and I am so happy that you landed here on my new blog! My goal for this blog is to share with you what I am making and document it for myself as well!
Sooooo....Here are some of the things I make and will hopefully be sharing with you on the blog.</span></span><br />
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style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mini Doll Christmas Quilt</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 6. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/3564411862/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pink Pentagonal Doll Quilt</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 7. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/3739835358/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lucy's Quilt Top Finished</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span 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serif;">, 15. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/5918873221/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tyler's Quilt Front</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 16. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6105121456/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fresh Quilt for Auntie Laura</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 17. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6981027647/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">FTLOS Swap mini for you!</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 18. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/8088591842/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Modern Art Challange 2012 for Sally</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 19. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/8184363529/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Trina's Quilt</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 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style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bella's Oliver+S Bubble Dress</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 6. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7185456704/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lucy's Ice Cream dress</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 7. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6392428741/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanksgiving Playdate Dress for Lucy</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 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style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tyler's Green ShotC Vest</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 13. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6259162745/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bedtime Story Pajamas for Caleb</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 14. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6604970341/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cousins in Matching Bedtime Story PJs</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 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side a</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 6. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6604967215/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Softie Snake for Tyler</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 7. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7238709114/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Final round for the {Modern} Robin</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 8. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7541030024/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Emily's Project Bag pieced panel side!</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 9. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7473111122/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tyler's Painted Library Bag</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 10. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/4148152222/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pillow Shams</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 11. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/3854204047/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Allison N's Sling</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 12. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/8243469082/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Squirrely Pouch Full</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/4864611346/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Inks in Butter containers for Screen Printing Class</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 2. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6269636314/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Onesies for Caleb</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 3. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/6373304661/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spiky fabric for handprinted: fabric swap</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 4. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7000821776/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dyl Pickle</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 5. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7422381880/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Screen printing the fabric</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, 6. </span></span><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/36064249@N03/7946240216/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Handprinted Textiles</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
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