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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Fresh Sewing Day

I thought September was fairly under-whelming, but I feel like October doesn't have much to show for itself either. But I did finish 1 quilt, the largest Postcard Quilt to date, a joint project with FAITH Circle of do.Good Stitches.

And I made some really fun hexagon potholders, and I am pretty sure I'll be making even more. All of these were sewn right out of my scrap basket, which felt really good.


Bee blocks were pretty low-key, and I especially enjoyed those maple leaf blocks.

And lastly, I made a garment, my first in a very long time. It was a Julia Cardigan, and it turned out nice enough - beautiful fabric, I just chose the wrong pattern size. But daughter dear will certainly put it to good use, so all is well.

So that's that. There were a few gifty items that I'll show off once they've been received, but until then, we'll call it a wrap.

Linking up with Fresh Sewing Day at Lily's Quilts.
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13 comments:

  1. MarlyNovember 1, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I love your hexi-potholders. Thanks for the link: I've bookmarked the tutorial, so I shall be making some soon too, maybe even in time for Christmas presents.
    Your post card quilt is pretty too, and will brighten up someone's life. I've never seen a postcard quilt close too, so I shall have to check the Internet for more pictures.

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  2. KathyNovember 1, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Love the colors and low volume in your postcard quilt!!!

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  3. IrisNovember 1, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I've had a very similar month, Lovely garement I hope you'll make yourself one as well?!

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  4. barbara woodsNovember 1, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    i am going to have to try those pot holders

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  5. RachelNovember 1, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    I like what you finished in October!

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  6. CarlaNovember 1, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    It's still impressive Debbie. There is a lot going on behind the 'seams'

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  7. SusanNovember 1, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    I would call that a great month of finishes, especially by my standards! Besides its all quality- love those pot holders!

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  8. Katy CameronNovember 2, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    See, I think we put ourselves under too much pressure to produce epic amounts if we happen to have been able to in the past - sometimes things change (for better or worse), and we just have to accept that! I do love what you made though :o)

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Those hexi pot holders would be perfect for the retreat! :) And I love that cardigan. I have been eyeing the pattern and just got it myself. How was it to make? I can't wait to try it!

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  10. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comNovember 2, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Love the quilt and those maple leaf blocks are really special.

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  11. SewPsyched!November 3, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    It's that time of year again! Where we feel like we aren't doing enough. i love what you've been doing, and don't forget the cooking! looking forward to what is next, no matter how much there is :)xx!

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  12. OPQuiltNovember 4, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Nice wrap-up. I have a few gift items, as we'll, but they'll remain under wraps until after the holidays. Invisible sewing, I call it.

    I have been pinning those maple leaf blocks as I love them. Yours are terrific, too--Must Do This, yes yes.

    Elizabeth

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  13. DebNovember 6, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    I love that quilt...I think it's the colours in it. So pretty

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