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the.lucy.bird

Hello I’m Steph!
I ❤️ to tell stories, sew, scrapbook, paint, woodwork, DIY, and collect junk...
Let’s craft a connection and be friends 👯‍♂️

Yesterday I was a caffeinated machine just crankin

Yesterday I was a caffeinated machine just cranking out creativity.

Nothing could stop me!

Today it snowed (a dusting) and that sent me into afternoon pajama mode where I lounged in bed, then decided to make pumpkin muffins, then lounged a little more as I watched Netflix. It was perfect and made even better with two dogs on top of me and my husband in charge of dinner!
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I lovingly gazed at my space all spiffed. It never looks like this for long!
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Craft room decorated with a mix of thrifted finds and things crafted on my @officialcricut!
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Like a kid grabbing candy 🍭 in the grocery stor

Like a kid grabbing candy 🍭 in the grocery store checkout aisle...
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Is it just me or are cute notions and gadgets and goodies just soooo tempting? 🍬
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I mean, technically bandaids are a necessity and who wants to sew with a chipped nail?
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Not me. That’s why this nail file and package of bandaids ended up in my bag along with some Tula Pink fabric.
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#sewingnotions #rileyblakedesigns #sewingismytherapy #quilting #quiltingismytherapy

I don’t normally pose in front of large combine

I don’t normally pose in front of large combine tires...but when I do....I’m sure to be wind blown and squinty and otherwise disheveled!
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Hi! 👋 I’m Steph. Im sporting a 4-H 🍀 Council Ambassador t-shirt from 1996 and I topped it with a purple jacket because I have zero cares for how I look on walk-abouts around the family farm! 🐮 🐷 🐔
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A few things about me:

1. Hygiene is 2nd to hobbies. I use dry shampoo 🧴 until my hair could stand up on ends. #noshame

2. I grew up on the farm, but I still get cringe-y 😬 when large equipment moves or when stuff gets loaded onto trailers. It all just scares me 😳.
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3. But ironically small vehicles that move fast 💨 and are dangerous on hills thrill me. Give me a 4-wheeler/snowmobile/recreation vehicle or any smell vehicles that moves and watch me go!
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4. Growing up we lived exactly one million miles from a decent-sized town, which means past times growing up were a.) dressing up cats 🐱 in doll clothes and b.) concocting craft ideas 💡 that could be entered into the county fair. It was not a bad childhood.
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5. My mom and dad ushered me off to college in the big city with two nuggets of wisdom...a.) make some good friends you’ll keep for life, and b.) don’t sign up for anything that’s so hard you won’t have fun. And then they drove off and left me there, and I’ve stayed.
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I’ve been a city girl for over two decades now, but my farm girl roots are still deep!
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Tell me below! Little bit country or living the city life?

I’ve been up in South Dakota helping my poor mam

I’ve been up in South Dakota helping my poor mama out. She had foot surgery on BOTH of her feet and has been laid up, so I’ve been working remotely from the farm. 🐷 🐮 🐔
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Today we decided to get out for the evening and drive into Mitchell for some groceries and dinner out with our favorite quilt shop owner, Brenda.
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I saw they were getting geared up to start their block of the month program, which is going to be a mystery quilt based on some blocks from Lori Holt’s “Quilty Fun” book.
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You are told to buy 3 yards of background fabric and then every month I will get instructions for what to make from the book. I plan to use scraps, but I’ve heard others will use the new Prim line from @beelori1 @rileyblakedesigns and others are using some from @tilda_australia.
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Final quilt will not be like the book, but will be a mystery!
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Looking forward to sewing along with the @thepin.cushion ladies!
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#quiltyfun #beelori1 #beelori #rileyblakedesigns #quilting #quiltalong #quiltsofinstagram #newquiltproject #quilt #thepincushion

Double Double Toil & Trouble...this cauldron is to

Double Double Toil & Trouble...this cauldron is too cute and not-so-spooky. I'm scooting right along with my blocks from the Witches Night Out quilt. Fabrics are from the All Hallows Eve line by Moda. If you love this fabric, I suggest you snatch it up quickly! Two of my local stores have already/almost sold out! I better buy some backing soon!

Did you know I have a blog? Goodness knows Twitte

Did you know I have a blog? Goodness knows Twitter isn't my thing, because I could never condense my message into 280 characters or less, and sometimes the 2,200 limit on insta isn't enough for my verbose-ness....so alas I needed to move somewhere where I can write with unlimited words! Check it out!

Today in my stories ☝🏼you can join me as I do

Today in my stories ☝🏼you can join me as I do some “personal shopping” for a follower who asked me to “buy her something that I would have picked out”.
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It was a fun, yet stressful task because I weirdly felt stress as to whether or not I was picking something that she would love.
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I ended up with several goodies and have a few more places to go to.
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I needed to get home because we had cheese in my car that I didn’t want to get warm and I was getting hungry. #priorities
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Here is one sneak peak!
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If I ran a campaign, this would be my platform....

If I ran a campaign, this would be my platform....
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ACCESS to Fat Quarters, Pre-Cuts and Yardage for everyone
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BAN on seam rippers; mistakes will never happen!
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UNLIMITED bobbin refills; never stitch in vain without it!
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NON-PARTISAN quilt retreats; we reach across the line and scratch our heads TOGETHER on wonky pattern instructions!
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FREEDOM to put down a project that’s caused you tears and makes you want wine at 10 A.M.!
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NO MINIMUMS on fabric, notions or any other gadget you try to hide from your spouse!
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FREE TRADE of house cleaning duties for quilting time. No questions asked!
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RESTRICTIONS on kids, significant others, dogs, cats, gerbils WHOEVER it is that needs your time and attention.
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LEGALIZE creativity
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PROHIBIT anyone who still thinks quilting is only “for grandmas”.
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SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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If you agree, VOTE BELOW for your friend! VOTE for your favorite fabric designer! VOTE for your favorite Instagram account! VOTE for your favorite pattern designer! 🇺🇸 VOTE for your dog, cat or gerbil!! I don’t care who you vote for, JUST VOTE!!!!!!
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#thelucybird #craftingcommunity
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I cannot tell you how much this one little sheet h

I cannot tell you how much this one little sheet helped me to focus on a few projects that had hung out too long unfinished!
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This UFO challenge is hosted by @allpeoplequilt and I love the little notes I put on here in January. Things like, “make super awesome plan that does them justice” for some vintage hexi blocks gifted to me by an older quilting pal.
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I have at least 7 of my #apqresolution UFOs finished and the year ain’t over (although I know some of us wish it would hurry 🤗)
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How are your unfinished objects coming along?

Who else out there is working on the Witches Night

Who else out there is working on the Witches Night Out quilt?
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When I posted about it a few days ago, I know a couple of you raised your hands and someone even suggested a sew-a-long (which I have found is an AWESOME way to stay accountable!
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Looking forward to seeing the fabrics everyone has chosen and/or will choose. I started with these small pumpkins 🎃 and am totally in love ❤️.
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Fabrics: #allhallowseve by @figtreeandco
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Book / Pattern: #witchesnightout by @itssewemma
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Peanuts/Snoopy Book: #thriftedbooks
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