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January Finishes, February plans

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1 Feb
Hi there, thank you for visiting. I’m linking up with Lily’s Quilts in the hopes of getting my small blog “out there” and to sum up my January projects. So welcome! I hope you will stick around or follow me. 
Small Blog Meet

Fresh Sewing Day
First I’ll show my January finishes. Then I’ll show you what I’ve got in the works for February. Can you believe it’s February!?

1. Purples and Oranges mosaic, 2. Easy, Pezzy Baby Quilt, 3. Katie Squared quilt

And now for my plans in February (or beyond?!). 

First up I started this hexagon project for my baby girl due later this year. I guess you could say this project has a deadline?! I’d like to have it finished to drape across her car seat. So it needs to be done I’d say by March so I can quilt it. I’m about half way finished I’d say. 

Hexagons for baby girl
Next up, my {Christmas} Swoon. The fabric is Fruitcake by Basic Grey. I have the fabric. I have the pattern. Thought I’d join the “a long” so I have an incentive to finish it. I hope to make a couple blocks a month and have it finished by Christmas. 

First block for {Christmas} Swoon
 And then the project that I am most excited about. Inspired by Heather Jone‘s Big Ohio Star Quilt and working from Jeni’s, of In Color Order, tutorial I made this giant star quilt. All (ha!) I need to do is make the back and quilt it and then it’s minesmypreciouses finished. 

These are all the quilts (actively) in progress I have to show. Of course there may be a few new projects. There’s always something floating around in my head. 
Thank you for visiting! 
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  1. Katie says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    You've been hard at work! I adore the fabric you chose for your swoon!

  2. Heidi Staples says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I'm absolutely crazy about your mosaic mini quilt. Stunning! I'll definitely be coming by to visit your blog again!

  3. Katy Cameron says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Wow, love all the tops, and the hexies are going to look fab when they're done too :o) Stopping by from the Fresh Sewing Day linky party

  4. Christine says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    lovely work, loving the swoon block

  5. Jovita says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Your hexies are so sweet! When are you due? I'm expecting twins in June but have long term applique plans for quilts they won't get until their 1st birthday.

  6. Sarah Lou says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Wow, the hexagon quilt looks like it's going to be beautiful, I love the colours and the way that they're bright but still girly (in a good way!) I've come from Lily's Quilts too.

  7. Kelly says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Loving the hexies and the big Ohio star!

  8. Mina says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Your hexies look so cute

  9. diane says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:25 am

    Beautiful quilts! I'm impressed. Will be stopping by again, for sure! 🙂

  10. Sandra Kaye says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Wonderful swoon block!! Thanks for sharing!! Hugs

  11. Catherine says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Hi Becca, just returning your visit. How do you manage to get so much done?! I think your paper-pieced raven is absolutely amazing (wish it was mine!) I've subscribed:-)

  12. stephmabry says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    love the giant star at the bottom. i have a wedding quilt to start that needed to be done, uh, last week – might have to check out that pattern!

    stopping by from small blog meet. 🙂

  13. JanuaryT says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:16 am

    Just stopped by from the small blog meet and can't wait to follow you! I love your hexies and the purple and orange mosaic is really super cool. Would love for you to stop by my blog when you get the chance and have a look around. Hope your having a wonderful day!

  14. Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    you have so many great projects going on! love those hexies!

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I think as quilters, we sometimes get really wrapp I think as quilters, we sometimes get really wrapped up in a project or wanting to finish by a certain deadline, that we forget to just play. 🙌

Triangle blocks are especially fun for playing with! 

Because the same exact blocks can look completely different depending on how you arrange them.

All of a sudden, you’re not just following a pattern anymore, you’re creating something unique. 🪄

And I think that’s where a lot of the joy in quilting lives.

Not in getting it “right” or making it perfect, but in letting yourself be curious. 

Letting yourself try something, change it, try something else, and be a little playful instead of precise.

Some of my favorite quilts didn’t come from a perfectly planned layout… 👇

They came from standing at the wall, thinking, “Wait… what if I try it like this instead?” 👀

So if you have a few triangle blocks sitting nearby, take a little time to play with them and see what kind of pattern they end up in. 

Comment ‘TRIANGLE’ if you want to take my free class where I teach you how to make a modern triangle, and give you a block pattern to start sewing. 💕

#modernquilting #quiltingtechnique #quiltingforbeginners #beginnerquilter
This time of year in the sewing room is always so This time of year in the sewing room is always so lovely. 

We FINALLY get to have the windows open, the world outside is getting colorful again, and the extra daylight is a big bonus. 

This is my recipe for a PERFECT April sewing day...

✨ Self care: plan meals/snacks for eating right & getting your exercise (booooooo! I know, I know.) Maybe a fun wee treat tho!?

✨ Entertainment: if it’s just you, get your show/ sporting event/ audible, etc. Or if you’re with your quilty buds, you know what to do! Sew, gab, laugh!

✨ Something you’re excited to sew: latest bingeable project at the ready!? Latest fabric stack that arrived in the post? Or...finally get that WIP d.u.n!

✨ Essential responsibilities taken care of: feed the dog, respond to that time-sensitive email, dinner for the fam? Take care of what you must get done so you can check out more completely.

Finally, set a timer for your hard stop time.

I set my alarm for when I need to pick up my kiddos from school. That way, I can get carried away by my creativity and indulge in “me” time!

Shut the laptop, check out, it’s sew time! 🧵 Everything else on your to-do list can wait. It is time for you!

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