Category Archives: Just for fun

Feb29

Happy Leap Day!

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Happy Leap Day!

 

I’m out of the studio this week (I’m helping out at my sister’s shop for the week) but I wanted to make a Leap Day Post before it was over!

During my breaks, I’ve managed to do some hexie sewing.  I’m tempted to bring my sewing machine, too, I miss my sewing time!

I’ll get back to the longarm this weekend, deadlines are looming!

I can’t believe it’s March already!  I am currently scheduling quilts for late April and May, if you need your project quilted for graduation please contact me by email:  linda at lrdesignsquilting dot com

Thanks for looking and just keep stitchin’

Linda

 

Feb27

I did a PSQ block!

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I did a PSQ block!

 

I followed Mary’s PSQ demonstration and now I have one 64 charm block!  Her demo was perfect but I goofed up a couple of times and had to fix it so my seams would go the right direction.  The charms are 1 1/2″, the block is 8 1/2″.

I’m still cutting up fabric for the Postage Stamp Quilt Swap and Challenge and hope I have enough for whatever the next challenge or swap is!  I’m cutting 1 1/2″, 2″ and 2 1/2″ squares but I plan to swap the 2″.

I’m adding 1 1/2 inch strips to my cutting sizes because I just bought the Pineapple tool and the Trash to Treasure book by Gyleen X. Fitzgerald.  Between squares and strips, I’m going to make scrap quilts using my stash!

Thanks for looking and just keep stitchin’

Linda

Feb19

And the winner is!

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And the winner is!

My wonderful husband pulled the lucky winner from the hat – Karen O!

Her comment:  “I love quilting, and love it more as time goes by. I love picturing the outcome, choosing the fabrics, and learning how to put it all together.”

Congratulations, Karen!

Thanks to everyone who entered with your comments and subscribed to my blog!  It was fun!

Feb18

Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini book review

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Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini book review

  Just finished reading the advance copy of Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini!  Thank you Dutton Publishing for the opportunity to enjoy this novel.

The book is everything the reviews promised.  Set in California’s wine country during prohibition there’s plenty of interesting twists as the plot develops around the strong female character.  While it’s not centered around quilt making but wine making, quilts do have a role.

I’m happy to send this book on to the next reader!  Check out my original post for how you can win this book.

Thanks to everyone who’s commented so far about your quilting/craft love.  I can’t imagine my life without quilting or sewing.  I cherish especially all the friends I’ve made through this common bond of quilting.

Thanks for looking and just keep stitchin’

Linda

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Feb17

I-80 Quilter’s Shopping Spree!

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I-80 Quilter’s Shopping Spree!

Need an Iowa shopping destination?  Head for exit 225 on I-80, Little Amana Clarion Inn, for a variety of vendors under one roof.  Shop Saturday  10-5 and Sunday, 10-4.  Make a day of it!

I’ll be working at Rainbows and Calico Things Quilt Shop, Sunday, 10-4, stop by and see me!!

 

If you’re a fan of Jennifer Chiaverini, here’s a chance to win her newest book, to be released Feb. 21, 2012.  The publishers were kind enough to send me an advance copy for review and giveaway to a lucky reader!

Here’s a link to the initial giveaway post!

Enter to win before Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, 9 pm, CST.

I’ve finished the book and will write my review tomorrow!

 

Thanks for looking! 

Linda

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