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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 was ready to give up on foundation paper piecing I was ready to give up on foundation paper piecing altogether, and then I was introduced to freezer paper piecing, and it changed my whole world forever.

Let’s talk about Freezer Paper Piecing versus traditional Paper Foundation Piecing. 👇

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👏 Easy Removal: Templates peel off effortlessly, leaving your masterpiece intact.
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And yes, beginners are absolutely welcome!

I’ll walk you through it step by step, show you how these simple little triangles can be arranged into much more complex-looking designs, and we’ll spend some time actually PLAYING with what we make.

PLUS, if you show up live, you’ll get my exclusive Spooky Witch Hat Modern Triangle pattern FREE so you can keep sewing after class. 🎁

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Comment WITCHY, and I’ll send you the link to save your free spot! 🧙‍♀️

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I’ll go first: I can find quilt inspiration in approximately ANYTHING. I own fabric that is apparently too special to actually use, and “one more seam” has never once meant one more seam.

Your turn. 🤓 Finish the sentence in the comments 👇 

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I devolved back to rainbows for my final selection. I do love a rainbow gradient! So glorious, so delicious!

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