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New Year! New Quilt Projects!

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The New Year always brings out the industriousness in me. I’m one of this chronic resolution makers and goal setters, so flipping the calendar is like wiping a chalkboard clean.

My goal last weekend was to do nothing but sew, but instead the “clean and tidy” bug bit me, and since that bug RARELY bites, I took full advantage of it and decided to freshen my crafting space.

I needed it after a December of crafting gnomes and finishing some quilting projects!

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Marie Kondo always says, “It’ll look worse before it looks better”….and she’s right!

I took down my craft room Christmas decor, which led to re-organizing a very overflowing fabric stash, which led to deep cleaning baseboards (WHO AM I – AND WHAT DID 2020 DO TO ME?!), which led to getting a bucket of soapy water and wiping down my table, which led me to decide that for the first time ever I should decorate for Valentine’s Day, which led to me watching re-runs of Friends.

PS: Everything leads to re-runs of Friends.  

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At one point things got so messy I almost lost a dog! She popped up from this pile when I crinkled a crackers wrapper.

Now that my space is neat and tidy and organized (translation: I won’t be able to find anything back), I’m ready to tackle my 2021 quilting goals!

Do you set quilting goals?

Last year was the first year ever that I did and boy oh boy did it really help me stay focused and on track! I was able to finish up several UFOs (that’s quilt lingo for “Unfinished Objects”) and due to the pandemic I had more time down in my sewing room than ever before!

This was my list of quilting UFOs at the beginning of last year. I kept it pinned on my lockers and referred to it often.

This simple list kept me soooo focused! Whenever I came down to my space and wasn’t sure what to do, I would pull out this list and work on something from it.

Here are just a few projects I finished up!

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Not everything got down, but a lot (A LOT!) did get finished or is close to being finished and just needs to go to the quilter! I think my favorite projects were this Laura Heine collage quilt, my first Farm Girl Vintage Quilt, and then this sampler quilt, which was made from leftover fabric from some quilted bags I made for friends.

Drop me a comment below if you think a quilting goal planner / tracker would be helpful to you! I’m making my own this year and will plan to share it!

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They have all had their official portraits taken a They have all had their official portraits taken and were safely stowed in a safe place (or at least I think it was safe).
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I have decided my two rascally pups will not be responsible for stopping Easter and spring gnomes from getting into your homes!
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Etsy restock will be done by noon central time!
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And dare I say, these are the cutest ones yet! 
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But I know I say that every time!
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At approximately 9:45 am the call came in 🚨. 
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Two criminals remained at large after looting The Lucy Bird headquarters (aka basement).
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Inside job. 
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Authorities have no reason to believe it could happen to you!
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After questioning, it turns out the loveys that the gnomes are holding were mistaken for “squeaker toys”. 
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In what has been recorded as the “squeaker toy heist of 2021” multiple gnomes were damaged and carelessly strewn about. 
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The carnage was real.
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Some may never use their legs or feet again 😔.
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The perps? 
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They were proud and “showboated” the their loot around the house, tossing it into the air with reckless abandon.
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It was this evidence that led authorities to the scene.
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They will be thrown the book. 
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For further updates please check back. This is an ongoing investigation and details will be made public when available.
I know I’m ready for spring because I want to mo I know I’m ready for spring because I want to monkey around with bunnies and rainbows! 🌈 
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Have you ever wondered what I keep in these lockers and how I sort and store my quilting and crafting supplies?
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Any interest in a blog post on it?
Once the temperatures hit “melting” I was so r Once the temperatures hit “melting” I was so ready for spring!
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This first batch would be perfect for Easter or could just be “neutral” for spring!
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I’ve been getting some requests for gnomes that could be used year round (ie not so seasonal looking) and these guys are it!
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Ps: the lovey I put on them is just attached with a pin, so could be easily swapped out and your gnome could hold something new.
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These be hitting the shop soon!
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I am struggling with the size of balls. . Pom poms I am struggling with the size of balls.
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Pom poms.
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I’m talking about pom pom balls.
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Trying out a new pom pom maker where supposedly you can make 4 at a time, but so far I have just wasted yarn in quad-like speed.
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Tell me, if you were making balls for bunny butts (swipe, and you’ll know), then what is you go to pom pom maker?
It’s available today! 🌈 Go grab your FREE p It’s available today! 
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Go grab your FREE pattern for this perfect little pinwheel wall hanging!
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This will come together quickly and is a great skill builder for new quilters! 

Looking forward to seeing your color combinations! You can turn this tradition block into something modern with fun and fresh fabric!
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Full YouTube video is available and a pdf download is on my website!
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Tag your creations and let’s connect!
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A few years ago my husband and I were in Ireland 🇮🇪 cruising the countryside.
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We took a carriage ride through the Gap of Dunloe and our driver kept calling me “Hey Lady”.
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“Hey Lady! You want a picture?”
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“Hey Lady! You look scared” (fact: horses scare the 💩 out of me because they are large, fast and unpredictable)
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“Hey lady! Are you Irish!?”
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I told him I was not and then he said something like, “I knew that!” And he proceeded to puff out his cheeks like a chipmunk and he said, “your cheeks are too big to be Irish”
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I don’t know what that clown totally meant by that, but I will say his gratuity suffered.
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These tall gangly Irish gnomes are in my #etsyshop and I swear they will NOT give you grief about the size of your cheeks!”
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They have manners!
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I spent the weekend double checking the measuremen I spent the weekend double checking the measurements and she is ready!
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Full blog post and video on how to make a perfect pinwheel will drop on Tuesday. 
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Today my husband and I celebrated double-digit tem Today my husband and I celebrated double-digit temperatures ☀️ by getting out. of. the. house!
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We ate cheeseburgers and drank beer. 
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We scoured 2 antique shops and emerged with an arm load of goodies.
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We hit up a quilt shop and while he was encouraging as he followed me around, it quickly became annoying to have a husband trailing me.
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So I bought 5 fat quarters and made a mental note to return without him under foot! 
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