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Always Cut the Big Pieces First

I think that this is one lesson that I have a hard time remembering— because I did it again.

I cut the small pieces first and now, yup…..I don't have enough for the large blocks.

I new better- didn't I?

Of course—- I bought the fabric when I was up in Rupert Idaho and cut all the salvages off like a good little girl. ugh. See the issue?

So, now I carry around one block in the purse……just in case I stumble upon some brown that just might work.

It is one block from the quilt I am working on from Material Obsession. Can't wait to show it off!!! But, you'll just have to wait till the hunt is over…and the piecing can continue.

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Hiding my Finds

I have been a naughty girl lately and haven't shared my garage sale goodies—-

So, before I stock up again on the weekend I thought I'd share them. Ok. fine. It's really like- before they get 'put away' and lost forever.

A most lovely large pile of 14" X 14" square of designer weight samples.

I must make a quilt out of them for sure— great for a picnic something.

Nice little collection of buttons and a rotary-

6 yards of Wool!!! I am going to piece them into a large blanket so it will fit our bed in the winter.

All of our other woolies shrink when bodies get under them ?

Vintage Table Cloths and some embroideries–

Some super cute pre-made goodies:

I am thinking that a few of these might turn into a pattern or tutorial—

look how cute these little crochet cats are!!!!

She is holding a hat and he is holding a fish. hee hee.

So far, these little girls are my favorite:

I {heart} Garage Sales.

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Vote for Focus Friday

Just thought I'd point out that there is a new poll up.

Free Clipart Picture of a Red Check Mark

See it on the right? ———————————->>>>>>

Go ahead and vote for the next Focus Friday subject.

Here are the choices:

* Sewing with Vintage Fabric {sheets, pillowcases, whatever else you find at the garage sales or thrift stores}

* Sewing with Feed Sacks

* Book: Patchwork & Quilted Gifts

This is the last week for Peanuts Travels. She hasn't gone far! So Make and Take her on your little trips. Let's see if she can make it around the world.

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Focus Friday Peanuts Travels Week 4

Today we continue our journey with Peanut!!!

We will continue to add to the link list— So get making her

{she is $3.00 epattern}

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Water Bottle Make over Tutorial

This has been on my to-do list for a bit, but I couldn't find the right supplies. Until Saturday…… I spotted it in Joann's and jumped for joy!!!

I think that this is one of the simplest tutorials I have ever done—- but it is totally cute!

So here are your materials you need:

water bottles
crafty cute tape with a design or deco on it– Fancy That is the maker of the one I found.
tags and ribbon

Step 1) Remove label from water bottle

Step 2) Wrap that cute new tape around the bottle. {same area as the old label}

Step 3) Make a cute tag. Hang it with some raffia, ribbon, string, hemp whatever….something cute like.

Step 4) Hand out at a party, Give as Thank You's, or just keep them all for yourself. You deserve to drink from something cute.

Isn't it just the cutest? Who cares about those old labels— water from the tahisian wells or whatever. I want cutesie— somethings got to look good when I am sweating and need to quench my thirst. hee hee.

{It actually did come in handy when playing soccer tues. night…..I could totally tell which one is mine}

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Life Catch-up

Just a quick catch up on my life and what is going on personally—- it's more for me than you, but maybe you if you are dealing with the same things.

My grandma Phillips did pass away. In fact we had her funeral last Monday. This was the day we were driving up to Bear Lake, [...]

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20 Steps to Boost your Craft Blog e-book

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Splish-Splash Bear Lake 2010

This week at Bear Lake was full of —-LAZINESS!!!!

Listen girls- I did nothing. I tell you. I even brought stitching…and guess what? I didn’t do it. I wasn’t feel’n it. For some reason I sat.

Here is what I [...]

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Focus Friday- Peanuts Travels Week 3

Today we continue our journey with Peanut!!! Last week we got to meet a few— {thanks for sharing}

We will continue to add to the link list— So get making [...]

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How to Antique your Quilt Top

I finished up a quilt top the other day— Charm-a-long. {It is a pattern from the members group.} and it just didn’t work….you know the background was wwwaaaayyyy too light for the whole quilt. So, after a bit of debating I decided to give it a dunk and antique it.

Just in case you would like to antique your own quilt top here is a quick little instruction on how [...]