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One more look before quilting… this #goodgirlqu

One more look before quilting… this #goodgirlquilt is on the blog today too if you want more details.
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I’m placing an order for our final round of the #earthygoodnessfabrics next week. If you want to snag a bundle, there’s currently plenty to be had right now over @meanderandmake . It will be shipping early November. Same goes for #gentlenessfabrics .
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This makes two quilt tops done up in these fabrics that I haven’t quilted yet. I better get busy!
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Today my son is 22. How is this possible?! He was

Today my son is 22. How is this possible?! He was just a baby! I’m baking a chocolate pound cake with cream cheese icing for him. 😋
Here is that #goodgirlquilt I’ve been working on. Made with mostly my #earthygoodnessfabrics . There’s a few additional fabrics since I didn’t have quite enough. I’m in LOOOOOVE!
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The new version of this pattern has been sent to testers so you should start seeing it pop up soon. It’s a great pattern to play more with low volume and scraps.
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Last you’ll see of this one, I promise. 🤎 I j

Last you’ll see of this one, I promise. 🤎
I just don’t know the next time I’ll have a chance to finish off another #rescuequilt . Although I have at least three in my stash in need of finishing. I can’t ever say no when I find them (in good shape at least). The majority of them come from @ebay and @etsy but lately I’ve been getting many from my inbox. Someone will see that I finish them and want to sell me their grandmothers old quilt tops or some that they’ve found. 👵🏻
I currently have four rescue tops to work on, so I’m not looking for any right now. If you are interested in rescuing quilts yourself, here’s some tips of what to look for:
1️⃣ You want quilt TOPS, not finished quilts.
2️⃣ You want the top FINISHED, not partially finished or all the blocks gathered. Make it easy on yourself and find it ready to go for quilting
3️⃣ It needs to lay flat. Don’t underestimate how difficult a quilt top that doesn’t lay flat is to finish. You will lose heart on those or get so frustrated you quit on it too.
4️⃣ No tops with gaping holes or threadbare fabric, or mega stains. Some holes or tears is ok. Your quilting can take care of those. Some stains wash out. There’s nothing you can do for threadbare tops. 🧵
Rescue quilts are a great way to practice your free motion quilting too. I’ve paid everything from $30 to $200 for them. So whatever you feel comfortable with is fine.
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The quilt pictured is a #grandmothersflowergardenquilt , I have it on the blog today if you want to read more about it. 😘
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I just finished reading The Good Sister by Sally H

I just finished reading The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. It’s the “lightest” book I’ve read in a long time and my goodness such a treat. Not many books make me giggle. Anyway, it’s about twin sisters and is set in Australia. The main character Fern, has some sensory sensitivities which really reminded me of my own daughter. I worried over her the whole book through. 🤎
Anyone here have a Scribd subscription? I’m weighing my options for ebook subscriptions. My local library just can’t keep up with my appetite and my budget can’t be buying books every week. Lemme know!
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Pictured is my recent #rescuequilt finish. There will be a blog post up tomorrow with all the details. I have four quilts in need of quilting, so I best quit reading and get to sewing. ☺️
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Happy Monday! For this weeks #mondayisallaboutfabr

I’ve rescued quite a many of #grandmothersflower

I’ve rescued quite a many of #grandmothersflowergardenquilt in my past of #rescuequilt . And this is the first time I’ve seen one quite like this. Let’s call the cream color the “background”. You’ll notice that around each flower is a round of background, and then there are those little clusters of triangles. Those clusters caught my eye when I first found this one. It kind of acts like an outer “leaf” or maybe even another petal. It’s uncommon. I was trying to find similar versions and I did end up finding them in my research, but it was rare. GMFG quilts are one of the most recognizable quilt patterns, and there are so many different versions of them. I find them endlessly interesting and impressive. The majority of these tend to be very scrappy. Sometimes like with this one I wonder if the maker even considered color. I like to think she/he didn’t, and that the thought was that the little minty green cluster leaves would tie everything together. What do you think? 🤎
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Never, ever, NEVER, never stop blooming. I’m sew

Never, ever, NEVER, never stop blooming. I’m sewing with my #earthygoodnessfabrics this week. I made another of my #goodgirlquilt . It’s been awhile! So while I was at it, I gave the pattern a little refresh. It’s the second quilt pattern I ever wrote, I think. My pattern skills have come along way since those early days. 😅 So it was time. Going to re-release in November. 🤞🏻 In the meantime, Earthy Goodness is available to preorder for a smidgen longer over @meanderandmake 🤎
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Finished the quilting on this #rescuequilt . FINAL

Finished the quilting on this #rescuequilt . FINALLY. I just did little crescent moon repeats. Not overly happy with it, but happy enough. It’s done. And it’s going to be very strong I think. I’m very anxious to see this one washed. It feels dingy, even after a soak and it has some staining that I’d like to see wash away. I’ll know tomorrow. For now, I’m off to bind. I’ll chat later about why I feel this is a very unique #grandmothersflowergardenquilt . 🤎
I hope you are having a lovely day. 😘
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WINNER of this round of #littlemisssawtoothqal is……. @gailblanton62 ! 🥳🥳 Gail, DM me to claim your prize and DM @havels_sewing to claim your prize from them. 🤎🤎🤎
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