tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84082374666804314122024-03-18T05:37:03.280-05:00Handmade by HeidiHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.comBlogger471125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-67055276158830908772015-10-20T19:24:00.001-05:002015-10-20T19:24:50.041-05:00Sleeve for an iPad MiniI am doing a mini quilt swap with my cousin. We agreed to make each other a mini for the wall. I can't wait to show you what I'm making her. But I can't ruin the surprise. So you can't see it until she does. <div><br></div><div>But I will show you this...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_4pf0yO-V3dzqU6eVOvveRW83qKx_hyeFEqTqhHuW8HCow0FqSLqZpXAwU-BWJK4lqrVXLMxYYUztNh6DmYVCAYKtA74Fo1KFZeQ5WniZKBAqca6kFNHq0hulRxTHmSxxXxzi7HWxA/s640/blogger-image-2139374092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_4pf0yO-V3dzqU6eVOvveRW83qKx_hyeFEqTqhHuW8HCow0FqSLqZpXAwU-BWJK4lqrVXLMxYYUztNh6DmYVCAYKtA74Fo1KFZeQ5WniZKBAqca6kFNHq0hulRxTHmSxxXxzi7HWxA/s640/blogger-image-2139374092.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I made her this sleeve for her iPad mini. She's been meaning to make one for herself. But I beat her to it. </div><div><br></div><div>One happy accident.. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRfGgE7WutSRr6Q3t4v4uH6unQYQB8k_hSlDJzrfpYKclMtKtf-r3g0-UH0oR79PtdCCvEe-Swuwa_804_0Y23AggJ3x8yHD3yFK12oAZtnJhtXWg5CSsA6cnSGpUpLRUJ7PufGnAYA/s640/blogger-image-1496354679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRfGgE7WutSRr6Q3t4v4uH6unQYQB8k_hSlDJzrfpYKclMtKtf-r3g0-UH0oR79PtdCCvEe-Swuwa_804_0Y23AggJ3x8yHD3yFK12oAZtnJhtXWg5CSsA6cnSGpUpLRUJ7PufGnAYA/s640/blogger-image-1496354679.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I was so focused on getting the words level but I didn't notice what phrase was front and center. I couldn't have planned it better. Haha</div><div><br></div><div>Can't wait to get this package in the mail to her. </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-83686920163787601052015-10-10T19:56:00.001-05:002015-10-12T10:36:03.648-05:00It's a swap!The swap is FULL!! Thanks everyone! <div><br></div><div>Do you love a good swap? <div><br></div><div>I am facilitating a Low Volume Charm Square Swap!! I did one back in August and it was a huge success.</div><div><br></div><div>We only have a total of 48 spots. And they are filling fast. </div><div><br></div><div>To participate: </div><div>1. Leave a comment letting me know how many spots you would like. </div><div>2. Buy 1 yard (for each spot you want) of modern low volume fabric. Cut into 48 charm squares. Mail to me and I will return 48 different squares to you. </div><div>3. International swappers are welcome. I will PayPal invoice you for the return shipping. </div><div>4. Mail cut fabric to me with a self addressed postage paid envelope inside for returning (unless international. Just include envelope with address). </div><div>5. Ship to my by November 1st. And I will return by November 15th if all packages have arrived. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kNYkCPoicAw-qzCwyATNB9XAQmZdkx2g6t1tYs68cH3cY80HGaNaR2czSe7AGBiUfny3_5c-GAY0t8wnMoJgF6yKEeLNWbGhxSthvoqSTDn6JYFZ8HPFtjDgRr4MWLuZhmB7MKqc8Q/s640/blogger-image-968631136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kNYkCPoicAw-qzCwyATNB9XAQmZdkx2g6t1tYs68cH3cY80HGaNaR2czSe7AGBiUfny3_5c-GAY0t8wnMoJgF6yKEeLNWbGhxSthvoqSTDn6JYFZ8HPFtjDgRr4MWLuZhmB7MKqc8Q/s640/blogger-image-968631136.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Are you in?? </div><br></div></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-9305608411301557632015-10-09T18:16:00.001-05:002015-10-09T18:16:36.181-05:00Bees are my friendYSo I have been a member of the Lake Superior Modern Quild Guild for a couple years now. <div><br></div><div>This year we started a Quilting Bee. In August we made these pineapple blocks for a member. The pineapple block has always been a favorite of mine. And I enjoyed making this block. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5nhnxgmLtxzZD_bOEEjQ4HDYoKNn1HzTEcF8zZQdnt8VqUMDagWvaV8saBf8Vhyphenhyphen0WD85pG8I5ZpUJ6LUsFpbJlIOXSDOQBpdAcLr7LfALTDmlfKqnBEIX0AOgXvL6b9Dc3lbmGS8ng/s640/blogger-image--1892779157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5nhnxgmLtxzZD_bOEEjQ4HDYoKNn1HzTEcF8zZQdnt8VqUMDagWvaV8saBf8Vhyphenhyphen0WD85pG8I5ZpUJ6LUsFpbJlIOXSDOQBpdAcLr7LfALTDmlfKqnBEIX0AOgXvL6b9Dc3lbmGS8ng/s640/blogger-image--1892779157.jpg"></a></div>BUT I quickly realized that a pineapple block quilt is not in my future. There are 49 pieces in that block alone!! </div><div><br></div><div>Here are everyone's blocks together at the meeting last night. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdkpihYmPDI3LX6VFvhaJyCAZMeZhGjrJ6yjOMgp4jtWplmMZgW9OVpBqmJqIx9FXoXdrhW-G6u1S8hnw_T8lZNxSpK0VU1ZaGFWzL2FJeyTG7Px40_DkGlAfAOomaqdA1J8iS7UyPA/s640/blogger-image-1805837570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdkpihYmPDI3LX6VFvhaJyCAZMeZhGjrJ6yjOMgp4jtWplmMZgW9OVpBqmJqIx9FXoXdrhW-G6u1S8hnw_T8lZNxSpK0VU1ZaGFWzL2FJeyTG7Px40_DkGlAfAOomaqdA1J8iS7UyPA/s640/blogger-image-1805837570.jpg"></a></div>Sorry about the bad lighting. </div><div><br></div><div>For September we needed to make a wonky diamond block. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lj1NJ3dgg_klihUOhKMsfv_Q0SJP6JP5_-jmbRZT8AwyWzg-nhPgy6Yltu4_cBRGS5ZMydLIBlhC58wysxivlynTfqVTg6AfPNt5z26-VSZ6smEcE_VASzPGuepEBT6N62Ifmi6I0w/s640/blogger-image-1417541985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lj1NJ3dgg_klihUOhKMsfv_Q0SJP6JP5_-jmbRZT8AwyWzg-nhPgy6Yltu4_cBRGS5ZMydLIBlhC58wysxivlynTfqVTg6AfPNt5z26-VSZ6smEcE_VASzPGuepEBT6N62Ifmi6I0w/s640/blogger-image-1417541985.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not my favorite fabrics. But she asked for Browns and she likes batiks. She loved the block. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are the blocks for the group. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmOHGaQ1pbv9k8TVV_9_QveKvK_uBE_gQeGYOE7uMeI3lVJU48POouS_WcQ_kZeoshzSdAr43a1CbxBQ0_33QYS3lt6rzwplQA1iOQ-GFghf2aFD1bPTZAKjOk17SUcUnfuVGvmvgOg/s640/blogger-image-200539099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmOHGaQ1pbv9k8TVV_9_QveKvK_uBE_gQeGYOE7uMeI3lVJU48POouS_WcQ_kZeoshzSdAr43a1CbxBQ0_33QYS3lt6rzwplQA1iOQ-GFghf2aFD1bPTZAKjOk17SUcUnfuVGvmvgOg/s640/blogger-image-200539099.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am the queen for November. Can't wait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How about you? Have you been in a Bee before? Did you like it? </div><br></div><br></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-53284863076705238162015-10-06T19:45:00.001-05:002015-10-06T19:45:28.715-05:00Welcome Baby Jackson<div><br></div>I finished a baby quilt for a new addition to our family. His name is Jackson. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1hkmKYJeB6xsTcYuR2xcrWjOqJizZZP7s6yfqfDoDy9jcQbkhAKQJ_BlwzG16IQU7EycCC4w1eN5Q_iKhbediDemsy1YQBv5gMRIoyX4bPXWT_phvkrLVogA8gvy_FJl5GHyCKSZxw/s640/blogger-image--1744933467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1hkmKYJeB6xsTcYuR2xcrWjOqJizZZP7s6yfqfDoDy9jcQbkhAKQJ_BlwzG16IQU7EycCC4w1eN5Q_iKhbediDemsy1YQBv5gMRIoyX4bPXWT_phvkrLVogA8gvy_FJl5GHyCKSZxw/s640/blogger-image--1744933467.jpg"></a></div>He belongs to my stepdaughter. He is her 2nd child and I'm still not used to being called "grandma". It would probably help if they lived closer and we got to see them more often. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pglBFa7QH7A-ZIaY5KcDrx5RvCW_3_p8_rleFNWluRDUwvmpKzHUSx-xwkcRnYAVTblJ63ODmaL6bsjyBQsMV77RulT8eQCp_MBHOB0n8VmZQMEMQpG0Ve-qGnCgDFmMeLv2nTEbIg/s640/blogger-image-1331986058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pglBFa7QH7A-ZIaY5KcDrx5RvCW_3_p8_rleFNWluRDUwvmpKzHUSx-xwkcRnYAVTblJ63ODmaL6bsjyBQsMV77RulT8eQCp_MBHOB0n8VmZQMEMQpG0Ve-qGnCgDFmMeLv2nTEbIg/s640/blogger-image-1331986058.jpg"></a></div>Now I just need to box it up and get it in the mail. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-83959097333486012572015-10-02T20:40:00.005-05:002015-10-02T20:40:57.721-05:00The Clip Cushion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-13261129348952698622014-02-23T09:47:00.001-06:002014-02-23T09:47:47.995-06:00Hard Work RecognizedDo you shop at thrift stores? <div><br></div><div>I don't have many thrift stores near me. We have just 1 locally. A few others if I want to drive 20 min or so. Very disappointing. </div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, my kids love to shop there. I'm not really sure why... But it's a treat when I tell them we are stopping. </div><div><br></div><div>So yesterday after grocery shopping, my youngest and I stopped in for a quick look. They had so many hot finds. An awesome wooden chair with a padded seat that was screaming "BUY ME... REDO ME". It was only $15. I regret ignoring it's pleas. It was a perfect redo item! </div><div><br></div><div>One thing that always breaks my heart is when I see homemade items for sale. Like baby blankets etc. Someone put a lot of work into them and I just shake my head at how under appreciated the item must have been. I have rescued a few quilts over the years. </div><div><br></div><div>Well yesterday in the craft yarn bin, I found a bag of crocheted granny squares and hexagons. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBiwksncXptkvU07MhXxpJi1xphGbN_E5WOk_0GjjbuuNzlq6VGL0auNqYdyabOFiPeAL8neybY0Ud9xg7otlfLH1e4Qsp9rIeMqeD0gZ0G6AueGhBoG9dCFJSy7mje1wyOcUsoSYSg/s640/blogger-image--325306157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBiwksncXptkvU07MhXxpJi1xphGbN_E5WOk_0GjjbuuNzlq6VGL0auNqYdyabOFiPeAL8neybY0Ud9xg7otlfLH1e4Qsp9rIeMqeD0gZ0G6AueGhBoG9dCFJSy7mje1wyOcUsoSYSg/s640/blogger-image--325306157.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>And even though they aren't necessarily my colors.. I had to scoop them up. Look at all that hard work someone did! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojAvi7TaTpxsEuJoQbX3pIJclultsCVWVi_YR5WFEznnC7JRyp6r2AzV7QCL7Zo9qXFvLxScQPPiCY0LeLmuJe5WC7rx5pSG6YRvCDxOa76gYRhM_kL1ESGmy_8YN8CezqkK6GMV7qw/s640/blogger-image--548549157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojAvi7TaTpxsEuJoQbX3pIJclultsCVWVi_YR5WFEznnC7JRyp6r2AzV7QCL7Zo9qXFvLxScQPPiCY0LeLmuJe5WC7rx5pSG6YRvCDxOa76gYRhM_kL1ESGmy_8YN8CezqkK6GMV7qw/s640/blogger-image--548549157.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm not quite sure what I will turn them into yet.. Maybe a tote?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy7AizlN-Mm9RzQAxUiWgk9zRNFz9Nlv78MPzAiAzgk7og5HapixxM2jUXSSgxaGDQnx3OLkVx4UWUb8OjOhUe-waE5ivBNrZdQD8ZjixZhj0m4RHzeLUj_aVvIrfbp_qfh_gNMXhow/s640/blogger-image--1036399072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy7AizlN-Mm9RzQAxUiWgk9zRNFz9Nlv78MPzAiAzgk7og5HapixxM2jUXSSgxaGDQnx3OLkVx4UWUb8OjOhUe-waE5ivBNrZdQD8ZjixZhj0m4RHzeLUj_aVvIrfbp_qfh_gNMXhow/s640/blogger-image--1036399072.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I just knew I couldn't leave them buried in a scrap yarn bin. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLHwglfF15SUl2DG5pBwo3Vo1CZfIBP4GV_SCz1efAVMRJmot00SKV94DatEpVper7DXP6mjIcZ2BpGo1H1QRw5OvOVYyW4dJ_b7G6NbZj7bXOfXWn0YRXF3sfPiGnvTrgLXccJKX9A/s640/blogger-image--474800718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLHwglfF15SUl2DG5pBwo3Vo1CZfIBP4GV_SCz1efAVMRJmot00SKV94DatEpVper7DXP6mjIcZ2BpGo1H1QRw5OvOVYyW4dJ_b7G6NbZj7bXOfXWn0YRXF3sfPiGnvTrgLXccJKX9A/s640/blogger-image--474800718.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Any ideas? </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-76378472904484617482014-02-17T10:21:00.001-06:002014-02-17T10:21:04.171-06:00Put A Name On ItI saw this idea at a quilt store that I visited while out of town last Fall. And since I don't have any girls in my house, I decided to make them for 2 of my favorite girls. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpu133ZthZL4CDiAC0UJ6z5EtW05GFLK3PLthZ5uxRWWBtmbx9IMKJe-D8-rwlNE1s7GZ6Bd5VxpMX24Afmj6y9fNtT3D4HP8FVcKJTFBB2QpORsNUSwtxFdqjFdG5ykZvfOwBnH0Bw/s640/blogger-image-1812021192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpu133ZthZL4CDiAC0UJ6z5EtW05GFLK3PLthZ5uxRWWBtmbx9IMKJe-D8-rwlNE1s7GZ6Bd5VxpMX24Afmj6y9fNtT3D4HP8FVcKJTFBB2QpORsNUSwtxFdqjFdG5ykZvfOwBnH0Bw/s640/blogger-image-1812021192.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>I used a charm pack from Kate Spain called Terrain that I had in my stash. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUbVkplXYNl7rcoJbf5r79bwy7g_5yxcPapicGErmcMZ41bceCoDlmqgLECGGFztNTauXfDQfb5WMeBCZtcqofK47a_BjMyu2DIukYiuVZ3T6w8v2O18Rhi5SlrJ1qLPdN_q2Ln4iUQ/s640/blogger-image--120599111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUbVkplXYNl7rcoJbf5r79bwy7g_5yxcPapicGErmcMZ41bceCoDlmqgLECGGFztNTauXfDQfb5WMeBCZtcqofK47a_BjMyu2DIukYiuVZ3T6w8v2O18Rhi5SlrJ1qLPdN_q2Ln4iUQ/s640/blogger-image--120599111.jpg"></a></div><br><div>I had to make the pillows inside as well. I couldn't find a pillow insert that fit the size and shape I wanted. </div><div><br></div><div>But... I used a different batting to stuff them and I'm not super happy with the result. I bought something different and it came in a giant box. It says it's "premium" batting. It's horrible. It's lumpy and the more I tried to fluff it, the lumpier (?) it got. So frustrating. But i had a deadline. I was traveling to see the girls this past weekend so lumpy was my only option.</div><div><br></div><div>I may redo the inserts and bring them the next time I see them. </div><div><br></div></div></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-34308245953516978312014-02-07T16:54:00.002-06:002014-02-08T08:42:57.761-06:00The Kick I Needed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-18221671693673489852014-01-13T21:25:00.001-06:002014-01-13T21:25:32.543-06:00Run for Your Lives!!!So about a year ago I decided to teach myself to crochet. Actually, I wanted to knit. But quickly gave up. So I gave crocheting a try and fell in love. <div><br></div><div>I've made a bazillion hats.. And although I might be exaggerating on that part, it's pretty close. </div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, in the beginning, I found www.ravelry.com. If you crochet or knit and don't know about Ravelry... Slide that rock off the hole you are living in and check it out! The inspiration and ideas are endless. </div><div><br></div><div>Then this past Saturday, my 9yr old asked me for a zombie. I guess I should be honored that he has so much confidence in me. I found a pattern on Ravelry and went to work.</div><div><br></div><div>While making his zombie I learned that my son could easily run a sweatshop during the process. He was relentless. "Is it don't yet?" "Will it be done tomorrow?" "Why are you taking a break?" "Do you want a bandage for those raw fingertips?" </div><div><br></div><div>So, after 2 evenings of working away, here is his new zombie...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaILTiGORpzkCSNDSDjDNb8TsrGB1PVVDodtQHKqMYj2fMkY5bIWY18zCnKoGs90wBHD1Y6SG_q56Ehu48tu5cGV9vRe5XH_WMkpTXS3xUNplBy4Z6R35D3dwrCJgm39RIJKrkmwyPA/s640/blogger-image--1496490420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaILTiGORpzkCSNDSDjDNb8TsrGB1PVVDodtQHKqMYj2fMkY5bIWY18zCnKoGs90wBHD1Y6SG_q56Ehu48tu5cGV9vRe5XH_WMkpTXS3xUNplBy4Z6R35D3dwrCJgm39RIJKrkmwyPA/s640/blogger-image--1496490420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ain't he "cute"? </div><br></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-13698863409597254612014-01-13T21:24:00.001-06:002014-01-13T21:24:36.165-06:00Is that a Mustache or are you just happy to see me?As I'm sure you are aware, mustaches are the cool thing lately. <div><br></div><div>So for Christmas, I decided to make some mustache pillows for my boys. I could see the idea in my head. I had a plan. </div><div><br></div><div>When I went to the quilt store to buy the brown minky for the front, I think she was a little shocked at how much I was buying. She must have thought I meant a square pillow. But nooooo.... 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I'm glad I did because as you all know.. Foxes are pretty cool right now too. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFSa6XnxMdBADSOy_HkKco64PTlK1X7SSahHjMs4mAFmKBgZ1hvoL2CqrkW6cT2_Y1GqUNTKvSyh09BTC55tZ3HvkICNsA4lDZ1qD7jaFV7sT-D6cut9lGGEzSA-vL2n2daPqNwJcqQ/s640/blogger-image-1868030927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFSa6XnxMdBADSOy_HkKco64PTlK1X7SSahHjMs4mAFmKBgZ1hvoL2CqrkW6cT2_Y1GqUNTKvSyh09BTC55tZ3HvkICNsA4lDZ1qD7jaFV7sT-D6cut9lGGEzSA-vL2n2daPqNwJcqQ/s640/blogger-image-1868030927.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I drew half the 'stash on tissue paper and then cut it on the fold so each side would be even. This is one of those rare moments when it actually turned out better than it looked in my mind. Usually it's just the opposite. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkM8MCjyOGdPw2BOjFbcu_1GqBHGhIEtElUaE1aoXtsPdfEx3kuHSj2VfUblyq8TjWYqYL6r_Ws3mlPTs63Yw-8dNxtBNxqg1AVrtzskjThvLKOLq7TadlMT8YJtIue4zcOW5mSpZrw/s640/blogger-image-1789073933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkM8MCjyOGdPw2BOjFbcu_1GqBHGhIEtElUaE1aoXtsPdfEx3kuHSj2VfUblyq8TjWYqYL6r_Ws3mlPTs63Yw-8dNxtBNxqg1AVrtzskjThvLKOLq7TadlMT8YJtIue4zcOW5mSpZrw/s640/blogger-image-1789073933.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>How about you? What kind of homemade gifts did you make this year?</div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-41135932063714894732014-01-02T09:59:00.001-06:002014-01-02T09:59:54.484-06:00Back in the SaddleI have been sewing again... It feels so good to let the creative stuff out! <div><br></div><div>My life is still upside down and sideways.. But I wanted to let you know that I'm ok and I'm sewing again. I have made some fun stuff that I will be sharing very soon. </div><div><br></div><div>HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is going to be a good year... I can feel it. </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-32158501310843855042013-11-19T14:01:00.001-06:002013-11-19T14:01:15.662-06:00Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-73454599330703459682013-08-15T19:08:00.000-05:002013-08-15T19:08:00.482-05:00Attention Texas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, his dreams finally came true. His prescription isn't very strong, but he says they make a difference in the classroom. We went to pick out his frames... I loved this pair. But obviously by the look on his face, he didn't. </div>
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So, this gave me the perfect excuse to make him a cute little case.</div>
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Also, I had about 45 minutes to burn today and I was right by Goodwill. So I stopped in to see what they had. I found this plaid Full size flat sheet. I plan to use it for the backing on a denim quilt. </div>
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Yes, I'm late announcing the winner of the 100 blocks giveaway. I woke up the next morning sick as a dog. I am coughing like a truck driver who smokes 2 packs a day. It's ugly and exhausting. My husband was making fun of me this morning because he says when I'm coughing during the night, I keep saying "I'm sorry". I think he's making that up because I have no recollection of that at all. <br />
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#34 Wendy B. from <a href="http://sugarlanequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sugarlane Quilts</a><br />
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#20 Valerie from <a href="http://www.pumpkinpatchquilter.com/" target="_blank">The Pumpkin Patch Quilter</a><br />
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Congrats ladies! Send me an email with your address and I will get these off to you both!<br />
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I had a very fun and busy weekend. My sister and her 2 grown children came to visit. We barely slept all weekend and we did a 5K on Saturday morning. By Sunday night.. I was pooped. </div>
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Saturday night after a little Just Dance competition on the xbox with all the kids, we sat down to sew. </div>
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My sister wanted some more of these iphone/ipad/ipod holders. And actually, they can be used for any phone or tablet. </div>
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The pattern is from <a href="http://www.seamedsimple.blogspot.com/2011/10/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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And finally.. I got my package of advanced copies of the newest 100 Blocks Magazine this past weekend as well. </div>
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It's great and full of inspiration so I'm giving one away!!! </div>
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All you need to do is leave me a comment. Just tell me what you would like for Mother's Day.. or what you have planned for yourself. </div>
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We are library folk.. we love going to the local library. And my kids tend to bring home too many books.. just like their Mom. </div>
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We made the trip yesterday. I got this lovely pile... </div>
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These 2 aren't quilting related. One is knitting and the other crochet. The crochet book has library 'checkout' stamps in the cover from 1984. I love that. </div>
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And this quilting book is one of my favorites. My library has 6 or 7 volumes of this series. They are awesome! </div>
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And this Classic Country... I'm not a big Thimbleberries fan but I must say that this book is filled with beautiful quilts. </div>
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So as I have mentioned before, I am doing the Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Designer Block of the Month. This is my first Block of the Month and I love it!!! <br />
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Today between transporting kids, taking my car to the shop and picking up dinner (yes, takeout saved the night), I managed to catch up on some of my blocks. This is what I have complete so far.... <br />
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These are the 3 that I put together today. To be fair.. I had them all cut out already. Saves so much time!!</div>
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And tonight I will be finishing the 10th block below.. She's all cut and waiting for me. My youngest son has a friend sleeping over.. so hopefully they won't want anything to do with me. </div>
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I will definitely be joining the next Mystery Designer Block of the Month which begins in June! I love the fabrics for next year too!! The fabrics will be from the <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Avalon collection by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. </span>This next one is described by the Fat Quarter Shop as a <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">spectacular row quilt filled with basket blocks, star blocks, house blocks and flower blocks. </span></div>
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So my home PC is currently at the computer clinic. The Ethernet card died. But she should be back today. </div>
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I wanted to do a blog post so I had the great idea to use my iPad. I went into the pictures and discovered that me 9year old little boy has been having fun with the Photo Booth App. </div>
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-87457543697355053732013-03-21T19:00:00.000-05:002013-03-21T19:00:09.672-05:00So What's Up? <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok.. I have been promising that I would explain my "funk" and why I haven't done very much blogging lately. First let me start by saying that I know things could always be worse! I am an optimist. I am always looking for the good in every single situation. It's not always easy.. but thats who I am. <br />
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Some of you may remember that we relocated here to Northern Minnesota from Arizona (almost 3 years ago now). When we came, it took me over a year to find a job! Yes, an entire year!!! You can read a little about that <a href="http://www.handmadebyheidi.blogspot.com/2011/06/excuse-me-i-have-lot-to-say-today.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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Well, my job was very stressful. I worked LONG hours and with some pretty demanding and unforgiving people. I have worked in my field for almost 20 years and this was the first time I had been in this type of environment. It wasn't fun. So since the beginning of December, I have been at home again. I am looking for a new job.. but for now I'm giving it all to my family. And honestly.. I don't miss that job or those people AT ALL!! <br />
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But - at the same time all that change was happening - we had to make the decision to put down our beloved family dog of 15 years. I had no idea how much this would effect me. I knew it woud be bad, but holy cow! I was a wreck, worse than I expected. My sister drove to be with all of us and hold my hand as we said goodbye. It was horrible. <br />
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So, I told you I would explain the funk and that's it.. I'm out of work and my buddy is gone. But I'm ok. <br />
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-28308722326979795592013-03-21T10:23:00.000-05:002013-03-21T10:23:03.914-05:00Last Minute Friday Night Sew In Signup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Um.. Where did March go?? I was thinking FNSI was another week away. This has been a very busy month. <br />
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Are you ready? Do you need to get some sewing done? I do! I have been working on a baby gift that has "stalled" and also need to finish the duvet cover for my son. So I will be sewing tomorrow FOR SURE!! And probably not just tomorrow night either (if I can swing it)! <br />
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8408237466680431412.post-65484266420064103312013-02-25T13:25:00.000-06:002013-02-25T13:25:02.454-06:00Apple Dumplings (aka Apple Crack)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So occasionally, I make this dessert for my family. We call them Apple Crack because they are addicting! </div>
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1/2 Cup Butter</div>
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1/2 Cup Sugar</div>
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1/2 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream</div>
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1. Peel the apples and cut into quarters. You will have 8 pieces.</div>
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2. Open Crescent Rolls and wrap dough of one crescent around 1 apple chunk. Some stretching is needed. But they should cover the apple easily. </div>
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3. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Place all dough covered apples in dish. </div>
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4. Next, melt 1/2 cup Butter and 1/2 Cup Sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil and heat until sugar is melted.</div>
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5. Then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream into the Butter/Sugar mixture. Stir until melted. The ice cream is the essential surprise ingredient. </div>
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6. Pour mixture over dumplings and bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. </div>
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7. Dish yourself up before letting anyone else in the house know they are ready. </div>
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Serve with s scoop of vanilla ice cream... YUM!!! </div>
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