tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64574134461327831392024-02-21T04:57:12.627-08:00Quilty DreamYvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-46683374994277929862017-09-24T14:17:00.000-07:002017-10-03T11:35:03.528-07:00Mini Drawstring Bag Tutorial <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mini Drawstring Bag Tutorial</h2>
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Finished dimensions: 5" Wide x 8" Tall </div>
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I have really been loving knitting, lately. My aunt just taught me the basics while we were visiting, and I haven't been able to put this knitting down. I kept leaving all my balls of yarn around on the couch. I lost some stitches and bent some needles this way. So, it was high time to put my sewing skills to the test. There's plenty of drawstring bag tutorials out there. I just wanted one that was small enough for a sock project and easy to store. I can bring it with me in my tote as well. I also wanted to put this new folded boxy bottom into a bag. It saves me from having to cut the boxed corners or measuring it out. </div>
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I can fit a cake of yarn. 1 sock and 1 sock on the needles. 1 tape meaure 1 needle for sewing the ends in and a crochet hook.</div>
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2 Fat Eighths for exterior</div>
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1/2 yard of interfacing</div>
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1 yard of twine</div>
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1 Exterior Top: 4 1/2"tall x 20 1/2' wide</div>
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1 Exterior Bottom: 6 1/2" tall x 20 1/2" wide</div>
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1 Lining: 10 1/2" Tall x 20 1/2" wide<br />
1 Interfacing: 10 1/2" tall x 20" wide </div>
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2 Drawstring Casing: 2' tall x 9" wide </div>
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2 Twine: 30" twine (It was very long, but you can adjust size as needed)</div>
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These are all the pieces that you will need. Make sure that you are keeping your directional fabrics in mind as you are working.<br />
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In the above photo, it shows the top exterior lying right sides together and sewn together with a 1/4" seam.The two Drawstring casings are folded in 1/4" at each end and sewn. The interfacing has been attached, per interfacing instructions, to the lining.<br />
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The exterior panel is now shown above. It is ready for the Drawstring casing to be attached. Fold them in half long ways and iron. You will place them 1 1/2" from the outer edge and pin.<br />
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You will now place the lining and exterior right sides together. The drawstring casing should still be pinned in place. Make sure that you are watching the placement of directional fabric. Sew the pinned side with a 1/4" seam.<br />
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This is how it will appear once sewn.<br />
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. You will fold the entire panel in half left to right and sew 1/2" seam allowance. Leaving a 4" opening in the lining fabric as seen above.<br />
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Once sewn, you will find the middle of the fabric. Use the seam and mark the opposite side with a pin. Match the seam and pin to mark the opposite sides as well.<br />
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Now, you will bring the right side pin into the middle pin.<br />
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This creates our boxy bottom fold. Pin all layers together.<br />
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Here is the left side. Bring the pin to the center and pin the folds together.<br />
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Repeat on the opposite end of the bag. Stitch across each end with a 1/2" seam.<br />
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Now, turn the bag right side out. Stitch the lining opening closed.<br />
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Go ahead and place your lining in the bag. This is how it will look.<br />
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Lay the bag out flat like above. You are going to take 1 18" piece of twine. I made knot in the end and put the safety pin through it, and I begin feeding it through the left to right.<br />
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Continue to feed the twine through the back right to left.<br />
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Your twine will now be on the left side and you can knot these two together. You will start the 2nd piece of twine on the right side and continue feeding this through the back casing. Not those ends together on the other side.<br />
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You're mini drawstring bag is complete.<br />
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Now, you can put your knitting project inside. You can use them as gift bags or storage for any number of things around the house. Kids will have tons of small toys too.<br />
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It is completely reversible. Which gives you plenty of versatile options.<br />
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I love these cats lining too. I hope you enjoy your mini drawstring bag.<br />
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-21137248704748430512017-07-20T07:28:00.007-07:002017-07-20T07:31:22.571-07:00Swappers Worst Fears<span style="color: blue;"> I will lead with these are my opinions and everything shared here is meant for a positive end. </span><br />
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I have been in the swapping world for a few years now. I was in it back when it was still a baby and new to the world. I have blogged about it in depth. I am sure that there was drama from the start. Isn't that the way it works? It <b>is</b> social media and all. Plus, I have hosted some swaps. Some were a complete success and others not so much. Sometimes, I am left thinking why in the world do I keep doing this. I have seen and heard things, and I thought it was about time we talked about the <b>brass tacks.</b><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Worst Fear</span></h2>
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I remember back when I was brand new to swapping. I tried my best, of course. It might not have been the best. I am human. I was entering a world full of fabulous makers and wanted to be accepted just like anyone else in the world. You know, like the saying, we all put our pants on one leg at a time. As I plan, cut, and make I hope beyond hope....</div>
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Yes, I think this? Don't you? I have talked to other swappers that worry too. Being shamed can be real or talked about behind your back. Of course, the other side of the spectrum is that someone will slap something together and call it done. This happens, and that's that. That is wrong of someone else, but how we deal with it,that's what makes the difference. </div>
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Yes, I still worry after all this time swapping. Even though, when work is shared you can comment on it <b>in a positive way </b>and let the other person know that you don't like it. It isn't your taste. That's what mosaics are there for in a swap. Also, talked about on this blog. </div>
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A little story among friends, I will make it short. I was talking to a friend way back about not really liking my swap items. It's shameful, right? I felt bad as it was coming out of my mouth. So, this was the gist of that conversation. I was talking about getting what you put out, and admitting that something that I received wasn't anything that I really liked....at all (while I am sharing and being honest). Now, before you drag me over the coals, let me finish. I was like, I hate saying this, and she told me something that changed me as a person and swapper. It influences me every time I swap or host. </div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">They tried their best. You aren't always going to get what you give. </span></b></div>
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So, if you swap, these are the truths. You may not always get what you like, and that's ok. If it isn't ok, then swapping isn't for you. Guess what, that is ok. It is about making connections with others. Having a sense of community and all that mushy gushy stuff. It isn't about tearing someone down. Sometimes, even the best people have a bad swap. </div>
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First off, in my humble opinion, this is my opinion and I believe in being positive, even when someone else has done something that is negative or impacted us in a negative way. I don't think that blasting on social media is right or kind. In fact, I think that is genuinely, down right <b>wrong</b>! (And yes, I used an exclamation point.) I feel like lately the shame game is getting nastier and nastier.</div>
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You could have taken the high road. Known that you did your best and moved forward. That's what people will remember about you. They would remember your work. Now, they probably won't. They will know you for what you have said and have their opinions. Also, you could talk to your swap mama in confidence. You could have figured out a way to address it that's has a better impact. Maybe, you could message that person directly and expressed your feelings. You could wait and think it through. Also, you might want to consider there feelings and their side of the story. Also, what will you get out of shaming someone else, even if they deserve it. <b>Now, that's a thinker.</b></div>
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What I would like to know is do you think that they wanted to make something bad or crappy so that they can be shamed? I truly don't think so.<br />
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The ugly truth is that sometimes, that might be the persons best. In fact, I was tactfully approached by a swapper. If you are thinking that it is you, you might be right. I have been approached numerous times about quality and how the package is not well done. I have seen photos of how things were packaged and know that the person telling me these things is opening up to me. They are sharing their feelings. It doesn't feel good when someone doesn't put in effort. In one of these occasions, the person showed me the work. I have seen this person's previous work many times.<br />
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<b>Incredibly, to my surprise, the work was better. It was their best work!</b><br />
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Honestly, I was proud of the person that made it in that moment. I mean, just amazed at the work. I even said that this is good work. I can tell that they were really trying. Grade A effort.<br />
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I get it, people. You put your best work out there, and sometimes what you get might suck. It is how we handle it that matters. Public shaming is real. Keep in mind that stern comments from swap mamas are not shaming. Swap mamas do have to do that. Imagine following after a hundred people, I digress....sorry. I know that it sucks, because I have had to do it. People are going to not like something. That's just how the story ends. <b>Not everyone can be happy. </b>I am sure that the swapping drama will continue, but maybe we can sprinkle a little kindness on it.<br />
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Those are my thoughts, and I stand by them. I am sure that I could keep my mouth shut and keep scrolling, but that just isn't me.<br />
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***Also, in my swaps, public shaming will not be tolerated. You can continue to share your feelings and photos. I will make sure that you get something that you might like in return. We will handle it privately. Thank you for your understanding on this matter.<br />
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****Everything that you have read here is my opinions. I felt that they needed to be expressed. I have left people anonymous for good reason. I think we should build community and be positive. Just some behind the curtain naughtiness going on around social media these days. However, if shaming is the way you roll, that's on you.<br />
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-21750081543722840462017-05-20T12:38:00.003-07:002017-05-20T13:08:01.531-07:00Withholding in a swapHi there friends and swappers. Today, I want to share with you the meaning of withholding in a swap and what it means to the person who is withholding, their partner, and the swap mama. I will also share how I can see that this is happening. There's even a chart with fictious names to show you examples. Tried and true, 9 swaps running. This also dives into my verification process that people are sending and receiving. How I know if you have tracking and other things. So, that you can clearly understand how I can see if someone is withholding. Withholding is something that the swapper does on their own. This is not when the swap mama asks you not to send. That is different and is disscussed below.<br />
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The basics of most swaps. You are partnered with someone. That person is not the same person that is sending to you. Most swaps work this way. There are times when you do a swap with the person that is sending to you and you send to them. <br />
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This is the same exact layout that I use in a very accurate way to know when people have shipped and received. I update this list when someone sends. I also have columns for IG names and emails<br />
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Example: Amy is number 1. She has sent. I highlight the sending to column under her name green. She is sending to Lou and when Lou receive, I go to 2. under receiving column where it says Amy and highlight Yellow. If Amy never let me know she sent, once Lou posts that she received Amy's package, I go back and highlight Amy's sending to column Lou green. Because Lou has it, that means Amy sent it. It is a great method and can be used in many ways to double check work. I do write in side notes for myself.<br />
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One example of a side note is tracking verified. It means, I have seen the tracking. Unverified means, I have not seen tracking, but they said that they sent. Below it looks as if Lou sent, so she is green. Unverified to the right means, tracking unseen. Eventually, package should get to Lou, and if not. I ask for tracking.<br />
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Withholder's look like this: Blank across all columns. There is only one that looks like this in this example. It could be 2 reasons, they haven't sent and they are going too. That is the option that I like. There's option 2, which means that they are a withholder. The longer it stays white across the more likely they are a withholder. When it is time to ship and they are still white across the row, and I have checked on them. They have the package ready. They side step my email. They are withholding. Bob is the withholder here, I have checked by email if they have shipped and the package is ready to ship. There's no response to emails about shipping. They will sometimes give me a fictious shipping deadline. Then, I have to reask for shipping info. I usually post an IG that you have to ship by deadline,or your partner will get an angel. Once angels are assigned the non-sending swapper or withholder will be out of the swap.<br />
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Obviously, we can see who has and hasn't received. However Amy sent her package long ago. Lou received. It looks like Amy needs an angel, but I know that Bob is withholding. Becuase he didn't get anything yet, and his package is ready to ship. He still has not shipped. So, I have to send Amy the angel package. However, Bob will not be getting a package, because he chose to not send to Amy's package to her on time. He has forced me to send an angel package. Therefore, now, he will not be getting an angel package. He actually did need one and made things very difficult. <br />
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<b>Amy should have received from Bob, and Bob should have gotten the angel package. Bob will now send me a nasty email for providing Amy with a package. Then, they will not come back to the swap. I will be ok with this as Amy didn't deserve their shenanigans. We are adults. </b><br />
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<b>However, Bob could email me at anytime and let me know the reason that they cant send. I will wait to the point that they say that they can send in 3 days. Which sometimes they will send and sometimes not. By day 3, they haven't sent. I send a new email asking for that tracking. Now, he has made Amy wait a very long time. Sometimes, Bob will send after Amy gets an angel, hoping to get something or save face. That will not save Bob. </b><br />
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It is shipping time: You (swapper) are supposed to send to your partner. So, let's talk about this here. Some swap mamas will ask you not to send if your partner hasn't shown any progress. This is simple to explain. We as a swap host and fellow swappers don't want them to get a package if their intent is to grab and go (Taker). This doesn't mean anything bad. Sometimes, people are late.<br />
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However, if your partner has sent or has progress in their feed, and your swap mama has given you the go ahead to send. Then, you should send. This doesn't atuomatically make you a withholder. The exception to this is that you are waiting on the deadline or a payday which is acceptable.<br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">The second thing that clearly marks you as a withholder is the package is ready, and you still haven't received your package. They will not send until they get their package. Angels are assigned all at one time. Not when the withholder gets their angel package. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">1. This is EXTREMELY unfair to your partner that has sent their package, and they are now waiting for you to send. They were kind and on time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Let me describe what an angel package is and how it works , in most swaps, angels are acquired to make a package for any swapper that hasn't gotten a package AND who has sent their package on time. </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">An angel already sent to their partner, and they will volunteer to give a fellow swapper a package out of the kindness of their heart. They don't get anything in return. They are just being kind. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">In some cases angels were given to a swapper that hasn't received, and the withholder will now send their package after they found out that their partner was going to get an angel package.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">It really sucks for the withholder, because you ARE the one who needs the angel package. BUT you will not get one if you withhold. Because you have created the need for 2 angels!!! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This is how things work in my swaps, but I know that withholding can happen in any swap. If a withholder ships after their partner gets an angel package. They withholder assume that all is well and get mad if you sent their partner an angel package. Well, that doesn't work for me. I don't like to waste anyone's time or money, and if they withholder just sent the package. Everything would workout, and they would get their angel package. Please do not withhold in the swap. If you don't send by the send by date, then you will not get an angel package even if you deserve one. Because you don't deserve one if you are withholding. It causes double the problem.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">These are my own experiences. I have hosted 9 rounds. I see this all the time. I just thought, I would explain what it is and how I know it. This may help other swap mamas out there too. </span><br />
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-24812559273419988802017-03-23T10:51:00.003-07:002017-03-23T10:51:57.090-07:00Mug RugsHi there, and welcome to my little blog. I have been very busy this year and had lots of changes happening in my life. Some good and some bad, but it really engulfed me. I was so overwhelmed by everything that I just was unable to get over here and post. I really slowed down on my swapping and engagement. I just needed a break. I needed a little reset. Everyone needs that at some time in life, I think. I feel like I am finally getting back to some normalcy, or what I call normal. ;) I stay in touch the most on Instagram. So, you can usually see what I am working on over there. There's a Instagram follow button in the right side bar. Today is all about mug rugs.<br />
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You all know that I love a good mug rug. I run the Starbucks Mug Rug Swap for 9 rounds with my bestie Sheila @lovely_smw and Suzie @seamrippingsuz has helped me out before too.<b> <span style="color: #e06666;">I can't believe that it has been 9 rounds.</span></b> I am obsessed with these mugs. I have almost 40! Some family and friends have gotten me some, and I love them all. All the people in the swap have been super great to me and other swappers with sending angel packages. You all keep it going. Shout out to you!!<br />
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<b></b>A mug rug is typically 6"x9". It doesn't have to be rectangular. It can be a square. It just needs to fit a mug and a snack when in use. I put mine on the coffee table with a drink and a snack. I wash them. You can hang them. Some are just that amazing. </div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">I feel like a mini quilt is 12"x12". Sometimes, 10" x 10" is getting a little large for a mug rug. </span></div>
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You bind a mug rug just like any other quilt or mini. It is just smaller. I made a little video just for you. I watch a bunch of plan with me's, and I thought that a quilt with me would be super fun and helpful. If it helps just one person, it has done its job. I was making a mug rug and thought that you might like to see exactly what I do when making a mug rug.<br />
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The other issue that comes up more often than I would like to see is the<b> quality of a mug rug</b>. I have seen pictures of work that has batting sticking out and raw edges of binding. Some mug rugs have shown up with no batting on the inside. It is the worst thing to hear, and even worse to possibly address, or the person didn't take into account what the person that they are sending would like and that is the purpose of a swap. So, I am not sure why that particular person would be swapping. Unless it is just to receive a mug, and I feel that that makes you very naughty. I try to advise where you can go to learn binding or quilting. The easiest thing is youtube. </div>
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With that being said, if you are sending work like what I have described above, the person on the receiving end feels cheated or not very good. They sent out work that they felt was up to par. They ( people who will remain anonymous and they are not fictitious) feel like you didn't take the time to get it right for them or even close to right. Please show some effort. Some people know that the mug rug that they are sending isn't great, and still send it. I have completely scrapped projects and restarted a project because I know that it didn't work out. Which is sad, and it is true. I always worry that my work will be found acceptable. Especially when it is going to someone who's work I feel is awesome. </div>
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If you know that the mug rug is not right or not good work, and you still send it. I can understand sending something that isn't your best work, but I am talking about extremes here. I think that is really wrong. I do feel like you could rip off the binding and redo it. You could redo the whole mug rug. You can research on youtube or blogs on how to do a good binding. </div>
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Here's the top links that came up in the google search.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/complete-step-step-binding-quilts-throws">http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/complete-step-step-binding-quilts-throws</a></div>
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<a href="http://cluckclucksew.com/2013/01/machine-binding-tutorial.html">http://cluckclucksew.com/2013/01/machine-binding-tutorial.html</a></div>
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I am sure that you can search binding and find a tutorial here on this blog. I also am providing this video for others that might need some help and because I just thought it would be fun. These are my feelings and thoughts on the matter. No drama, just truth. I have never used the naughty list for a person's quality of work. However, people do talk, and it is a real issue in swaps (not just mine). I am not perfect, and I have seen some that have really upped their mug rug game in the next rounds. Maybe someone has thought my work was hideous. Who knows.<br />
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-29886563465624736482016-08-25T07:17:00.001-07:002016-08-25T07:50:47.813-07:00Vouching System to MeGood morning beautiful swappers. I am so happy to bring round 8 to you. You are really all very close to me like a little swap family and good friends. I really enjoy sharing this and seeing all the mugs and joy you get from opening your packages. Plus, appreciating all your beautiful work on your mug rugs. The way that you have supported me in my life as well. Thank you so much for coming back each time and letting me take a break from this at times to rejuvenate. As you know, I take a lot of thought and care with this swap. Which brings me to this topic....<br />
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This swap has been my baby from the beginning. Some swappers become great friends and being with each other through great tragedy and ups and downs of life. I have worked with many people that have been in need and always take great care when dealing with any situation. Sometimes, as they say, things come up and people cannot send a package. Honestly, I have come by my own monetary problems as well throughout these swaps. </div>
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I thought I was done at that point. I had broken our bank account and my belief in people. I just couldn't stop the swap because of the other 100 people that do an amazing swap.So, I thought long and hard. I thought about tracking who sent what and when and bug-a-boo them about their confirmation numbers for shipping, not for me. I conversated with friends on how we could minimize the angel damage. By angel, I mean, sending a package to someone who doesn't get a package. Someone that has been a great swapper and sent a package already. </div>
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Fact, a mug is 10.95</div>
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Getting a mug that the other swapper doesn't have- interesting and can be pricey.</div>
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I believe that I spent at least <b>500.00</b> last year on postage and mugs for this swap.</div>
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I have had to personally stop doing other swaps to fund this one. I have even sat out rounds during this swap. Asking someone to angel for another is not at all what I want to do. In fact, it really makes me cringe. With that being said, by round 3 or 4, I had to ask for angels. They spent their hard earned money. Without them, this swap wouldn't happen.</div>
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The idea of vouching instead of going completely to a private swap was the only way to save this and let other people have the joy and excitement that they wanted. It makes me happy, and I have built great friendships here. </div>
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Returning swappers, they understand me and my quirks. They know when I am angry and upset. I believe that they do. Like, when I am really crazed that 50 people haven't sent, and I haven't slept all night because I am wondering how I can buy all those mugs. This is very true and makes me crazy. They also know that their spot will be on the line if the vouchee doesn't send. Even though, push come to shove, I would help them any way I could. I don't want them to find out that their friend didn't send. </div>
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Like I said earlier, I put out very good details about the swap through email and partner emails. Another thing that a returning swapper can do is keep in contact and answer their vouchees questions. They can let them know certain things and be their for support for them. I outsider that vouches will be sending you in blind and this causes more emails and questions. I don't mind the questions, but they can be very overwhelming.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>TRUTH</b></span>: More than 1 person hasn't known that we are swapping YAH Mugs. </div>
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I do this swap for my friends and myself. I do have a husband and two children. I drive them to school everyday. I stay home and clean house. I make all the meals. I do all the errands. I am the VP of the Pensacola Modern Quilt Guild. I love to quilt,read, and watch tv. I spend time with my family. </div>
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I do this for free, even though, it costs me alot of time and money.</div>
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Please respect this and know that this is a well laid out plan. I take great care to be fair and kind. Please do the same. So, vouching for 6 people is not something that I think anyone should do if they are taking this seriously. My returning swappers know this and use very high discretion. </div>
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I appreciate that about you all. I hope this helps you understand the process.<br />
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-37256808298546120052016-06-22T17:45:00.004-07:002016-06-22T17:45:51.310-07:00During the Swap and Sending - Swap Series<br />We are ready to make our swap partner's item. Sometimes, my original pattern choice works out. Sometimes, I have to change it. Finding your sewjo can be frustrating sometimes. Mine has been coming and going lately. My seam ripper has been in constant use. I usually take a break from sewing for a day or two until I can get my mind right. Take a refresh day.<br />
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Posting sneak peeks on instagram is a fun way to take a minute to interact with you swap group.
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Such as this pic. I was showing the basic layout and plan. I use the hashtag for the swap, maybe a hashtag for your moderated group. #starbucksmugrugswap #teamyvonne. This is the way that you can find all the group photos in one place. This makes it very convenient for you as a swap mama,partner, and moderator. Please use the ones that they request. If you want to add others, that is fine too.</div>
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I like to browse, like, and comment on photos in the group. You never know who is making something for you. It is nice to know if your partner saw it and liked what you are making. This works in your sneak peek photos as well. If your partner hasn't liked or commented on your sneak peek, and you are ready to move forward. Go ahead, I usually go with the majority. If the group likes a certain pattern, fabric option,or binding. I say, go with it. Your partner may be busy and missed your post. Sometimes, it is because the group is very large and it tends to lose the personal touch. You can always post another sneak peek photo along the way to fish for more details.</div>
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If you don't have time to comment, browse ,or like something, then you may want to consider slowing down on your swaps . I look through my swap hashtags regularly. I know who has been interacting or not from a swap mama point of view in my swaps. If your partner is not seeing any signs that you're even there, they start to doubt that you will like what they have made. Some swappers take special care and time to put in their swap packages. They buy special fabrics,goodies, and make a pattern that you love. Take a look at mosaics, and what they have listed on their forms as something that they might like.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I picked all these out special for my partner. I take a picture before packing it up. Save it for later. </td></tr>
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Most swaps are around 2 to 3 months long. If I am out and about running errands, I will pick up extras for my partner. I make myself a little list of their likes and keep it in my purse. (This goes back to filling out the form to let your partner know what you like.) Sometimes, I even order special things online.
If I am tight on money, I think about extras that I can make that they might like such as pincushion, embroidery, scrap pack, a little pouch, or a cute needle minder. Handmade goodies are fun and always appreciated.
You can get threads,floss for embroidery, target dollar spot is nice if they like notepads or cute pens. Putting a little candy or stickers is fun. Bunting is really trendy right now. Fabric stamps or basted hexies or hexies paper templates. There's tons of cute sewing notions that you can find out there<br />
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When it comes to packaging, people love when you wrap everything like a present. Tissue paper is very inexpensive and looks great. Wrapped in twine,ribbon, or a strip of skinny fabric. Also, selvage. Some people save selvage. I do! Love it.
Personalizing your partners package is fun and pays off big time.
When you send your note, I try to write something besides "I had fun making this and hope you enjoy it." You have been looking through their feed and getting to know them. This is the part of putting something personal into your package. I may write, this was my first time doing clam shells, or I tried this quilting technique because it reminded me of the ocean. It could be that you love the color palette. Just anything personal.<br />
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Once you have your shipping cormfirmation, some swap mama's ask that you email them the confirmation or tag them that you have sent. When your partner gets it, I usually wait until the next day or two days before I worry and contact my swap mama. If you can clearly see on IG that they are travelling, you may just want to have your swap mama or moderator check in with them and let them know that your package arrived. If there is still no photo that your person received it just sucks. Sometimes, people are just rotten, and they don't post a pic. I don't know why. I get really excited and post a pic right away when I receive my packages. That is how most people are when they get a package. In those blatantly rude or neglectful times, after a certain time frame, I will post a picture of what I made and goodies sent and tag the person and swap mama or moderator. It is polite to let them post, or wait for your swap mama to respond before posting your own photo of the package you sent.
Recently, I saw that my package was received and she was on a trip. I didn't post a pic until she did. I didn't want to ruin the surprise for her.<br />
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Hopefully, you receive a wonderful package and your partner loves your package. That's the whole fun of it. I hope that all your swap dreams come true. Everything in here is my opinion and based on my own thought and experiences. Swaps, swap mamas, and swappers vary from swap to swap.<br />
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-294088202320809752016-04-05T16:58:00.000-07:002016-04-05T16:58:05.131-07:00Rainbow Mini Swap Finish-FAL Q1 FinishI am linking up a few of my finishes. That is all I got done, and they are mostly small finishes. I will definetely take any finish though. Since, I have barely been making a dent in anything last year. This year is already starting out very productive. I hope that the next quarter knocks more off this list. Although, I am getting somewhere on the AMH plus quilt. Yay, 100 blocks. I love swaps, and this is one of my last mini swaps of the year. I am taking a hiatus. I love swapping though. So, I will be back at it soon. I thought this would be fun for my partner, and I love paper piecing. She loved grey and I love prints. She loves solids. So, I married them. They are living happily ever after bound with polka dots.<br />
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You can find the orignal link up <a href="http://thatssewcreative.blogspot.com/2016/01/finish-long-q1-2016.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-64323515193084733652016-04-04T16:52:00.001-07:002016-04-06T06:47:06.185-07:00 Partner Emails and Details- Swap SeriesSo, you are signed up for the swap. You are waiting on your partner info to come out. Mosaic is done. You have the send dates. Ok, so we know the dates,swap mama, and partner info is out. Getting your partner info is an exciting day. Normally, we like to skip all the blah,blah,blah and get to the good stuff. I know you do it too. Those emails can be lengthy. Once you get a look at your partner and have some idea of who they are, let's go back to the email with the details.<br />
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Seriously, almost all swap information or questions you have should be able to be answered by looking at your partner email. You should really save this email. I have a swap folder in my yahoo. I also like to send a backup to my other email address. Also, this email could have a response required letting your swap mama know that you received it. So, be sure and send a quick reply to your host or moderator letting them know you got it. I have told you that the swap mama is the main host. Now, a moderator is someone that is helping the host. Sometimes, you are grouped and these groups can have special names or hashtags. Then, these groups are ran by the moderators who communicates to the swap mama.<br />
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Yep, swaps have rules. Each swap mama is different. She/he likes things thier way and that is great. Sometimes, there are mandatory check ins and mandatory progress shots. She could require you to post 3 pictures. You may be contacted by email or tagged on Instagram. Some swap mamas are very strict. Let's say you miss these check ins, you can or could be dropped from the swap. Really?!?! Why yes, they can do that. It is their swap and their rules. In their defense, they have a lot of running around to do behind the scenes. They have to track you and keep up with the moderators. Please believe that it is all very necessary. </div>
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Yes, flakers and takers exist. It is the worst thing that happens in a swap. That means, that they received a package and never sent a package. Sometimes, they change their IG name. They could even say ugly things about the swap to cover up their wrong doings. All excuses are made, which have included job loss, sickness, money problems,car problems, and surgery. When these situtations are real, a normal or good swapper will notify their swap mama or moderator immediately. They don't wait til weeks after the shipping deadline or until days before the shipping deadlines. Obviously, you knew you were pregnant and what the due date was in said swap. It happens all the time. At the end of the day, an angel will be needed. </div>
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These are people that offer to send a package to a person who's partner didn't send for whatever reason. At this point, it really doesn't matter why the other person doesn't send, it matters that if someone sent a package, they should get one. That is the right thing to do. Angels do not get anything in return. They give out of the goodness of their heart. I have been on the receiving and giving end of being an angel. Thank you to all the angels that make it possible to keep swaps going strong. You rock!<br />
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This is a major no-no in (my) swaps. What this means is that you are not sending until you receive a package. It is really horrible if angels are needed. Because if an angel has to send to you and your partner, you have created twice the work. If you are in my swap, the rule is simple, ship on time. Once angels are provided, you are not getting an angel package until I have verified that you have shipped and not until then. Sometimes, people will ship way after their partner has received an angel package, and they have the nerve to want an angel package. No way that is happening. </div>
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So, we know now what flakers, takers, and rule breakers are in a swap. The naughty list was implemented to use as a tool for swap mamas. If someone signs up for 40 swaps, and flakes on not just one but <b>ALL </b>of them (based on a true story). They can be tracked on this list. A swap mama can add people to this list for any number of reasons. While the naughty list is a scary thing to some swappers, because noone wants to be on it. It was made and is in place to keep flakers and takers out of swaps. If used in the wrong way, anything can be bad. So, use care in the information that you see here or what the information says. You have to use your best judgement, and that is with anything in life. The major thing about a swapper that I want to know is "are going to send". That is my #1 priority as a swap mama in (my) swap. This is the nuclear stress level indicator, if 17 people haven't send, and today is the deadline. Also, if you try to do your best, chances are you are a good swapper. If you are reading this, you are probably a good swapper. Honestly, I have missed a check in or two and forgotten to post a mosaic in a timely manner. They had to email me or tag me. It happens once in a great while. We are human.<br />
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Nothing quilty in your feed. Private profiles, non-communicators, lack of any interaction. These are signs of a non-sender. 95% of the time. Also, these are things that you can look for from your swap partner. Life is busy. Sometimes, people don't post when things get busy, or they are travelling. You know something is going on in their life, though. You should contact your swap mama as soon as possible. Name changes can be a red flag as well. Sometimes, it is no big deal, but it is if I don't know what the name was changed to or your partner doesn't know. If someone is new to IG, that is fine. I know that new people deserve a chance. Sometimes, people take new swappers. You may have some quilted items that you can upload or other social media. Maybe you are on Flickr. In this case, Starbucks Mug Rug swap does vouching, and it works! I will go in to that on a different post. </div>
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I get a lot of emails about many different things from swappers. #1 email is that their partner is private (insert headache here) My partner doesn't have anything quilty in her IG feed. What do I do? So, go back to red flags. For a private account or non- quilty item people, your partner is trying to make something for you. If you are private, noone in the group can see or comment on anything that you post. They have to send a friend request, and then you know who your partner. It ruins the surprise. I normally don't friend my partner. I love surprises. I tell someone that sends this type of email that i will request them to either make profile public or give some other type of social media. Also, that if it doesn't change, they will get what they get. Feedback from a private account holder is normally<b> not</b> good. They don't seem to understand why it matters. Hello?!?! Seriously, if you are private, you probably shouldn't be swapping on public social media. That is just the hard truth. You could think about making a profile just for swapping, if you have issues that need privacy. Swapping on social media is a social event. <i>This is my biggest pet peeve of a swapper.</i> It happens in my starbucks mug rug swap. I let them know many times throughout the swap that private accounts are not good. Newbies that don't know that they are private, no big deal. If you go back in the series, I go over how you can make your account public. Is it time for closed captioning....</div>
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I would always suggest to start with something small and work your way up. Some people can get in over their heads, and I can understand how. There's a swap for everything! They are extremely fun. Until you know the ins and outs and time that it takes to get things done, you should pace yourself. There will always be more swaps. These are all the tid bits about being behind the scenes in a swap. The best advice I could give you (a newbie) is to do your best. Look on youtube. Learn how to sew binding. Learn or try a new technique. I love to use my swaps as a place to try something new, and if it doesn't work out. Make something else, leave yourself some time to come up with another idea.<br />
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Even though some of this sounds crazy. It seems like none of this should be happening. It really does and then some. I keep coming back. Don't take this stuff in a negative way. Take this as a learning experience and have fun. Just remember, stay involved, post some pics, and send on time.<br />
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Also, these are just some of the things that happen. All of the above is subject to change at any time.<br />
Swap mamas can be stern or lenient based on the situation. Like I said above, all swap mamas are different. If you communicate with me, I am very reasonable and more apt to work with you in a swap.<br />
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-81070811168682651802016-04-01T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-01T08:18:57.484-07:00Color Play Friday Link UpI have been so busy this week. I squeezed in some color play friday in at the last minute. I struggle with picking fabrics for this challenge and in real life. It is the hardest part of the quilting process for me. I have fabric waiting on me to decide what to do with it right now. I just buy it because I love it. I get it home,<br />
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At least in picking colors in the <b><span style="color: blue;">Color</span> <span style="color: red;">Play</span> <span style="color: purple;">Friday</span></b> palettes and sharing them. I am not out there buying it. So, I am sure it is hubby approved. I am just building a palette. However, I have built one palette that I feel needs life. I may work on purchasing those.<br />
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This is also about community, and I love that. It is the whole reason I started blogging. It is about connecting and getting to know others. There's your Friday getting to know me tip. I have successfully shared little pieces of myself every Friday. ;) This week, I just couldn't get past the Tula Pink Chipper Chipmunks! They stole my heart. I guess, I am just a one designer quilt snob. Ha! Who knew?<br />
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I just love how Tula Pink makes all her colors work so well with each other. Even if they are in a different collection. So, here's the link where you can find them. Most of them, except for the 3rd one down are Eden found <a href="http://www.tulapink.com/eden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and Chipper (3rd down) found <a href="http://www.tulapink.com/chipper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you want to play along, you can find all the details over and Trina's and Lorinda's blogs. They are linked under hostesses below. It is a fun way to build color palettes with friends. Go check out everyone's blog and see what they are up too. Maybe, I will see you next week. You can find us over at the #colorplayfriday on IG too.<br />
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-58661472270598833562016-03-18T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-18T11:22:44.883-07:00Color Play Friday Link UpHi everyone, thank you for coming by my little blog for <b><span style="color: magenta;">Color</span></b> <span style="color: blue;">Play</span> <b><span style="color: red;">Friday</span></b>! It is just so fun to sit down and just look at fabric swatches. The picture of the Starburst were such a bright and colorful palette. Although, I really had some tough fabric choices this week. At one point, I had a lot of 80's splash looking theme, but I finally felt that this selection spoke to me. This is the first time I actually started planning the quilt in my head. I am a little on the wild side with these choices.<br />
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1. Is Weekends by FreeSpirit <a href="http://www.freespiritfabric.com/core-pages/gallery.php?gal_id=288&sw_id=3928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 2. Rashida Coleman Hale- Zephyr <a href="https://www.stashfabrics.com/fabric/details/rashida-coleman-hale/zephyr/40-knots-in-orchid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 3. Carolyn Friedlander Doe Blue <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/doe/AFR-15026-77/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 4. Allison Glass Ex-Libris <a href="http://www.andoverfabrics.com/Grid.php?GroupName=Ex%20Libris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 5. Allison Glass Sun Print <a href="http://www.andoverfabrics.com/Grid.php?groupId=25943&GroupName=Sun%20Print%202016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Color Play Friday Hostesses Lorinda and Trina's bundles are available to purchase over at Stash Fabrics. There's a giveaway With a chance for 2 winners. One will get Lorinda's Bundle and the other will get Trina's bundle. Hurry over to one of their blogs. Good luck!</div>
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I would be really excited to have this bundle in real life. I love how all the colors are working together and so graphic. Almost every very week, I play along with all the other people that do Color Play Friday. It happens every Friday. It's nice to go and see what bundles they come up with on their blogs. You can find out more details about Color Play Friday from the hostesses Trina and Lorinda. Trina has a video on how to set up your pictures, and you can get all the rest of the details over there too.<br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">Trina </span><a href="http://inanotterlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">http://inanotterlife.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</span></a></h3>
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Sarah G <a href="http://www.goer.org/sarah/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.goer.org/sarah/</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Yvonne </span><a href="http://thatssewcreative.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>thatssewcreative.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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Christina <a href="http://lovehazelhoney.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>lovehazelhoney.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;">Mindy </span><a href="http://quiltingmayhem.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">http://quiltingmayhem.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></div>
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Private IG accounts makes it impossible for those who don't follow you that are in the group to be able to see your posts. Hash tagging or tagging someone doesn't make it visible to others. This swap is going to be very small. So, in the pincushion swap, I will just send a list of everyone who is participating. This way everyone in this group can follow each other. When a swap has 50+ people. It is almost impossible to give all of names of that size group to all the members. So now, the only way that your partner can see anything you have on IG is to follow you or fly almost blind. If they do follow you, they know who their partner is right away. That isn't the point of a secret partner swap. It is supposed to be a surprise. This is why we ask for a public account. You can check your setting under the person icon. In the right top corner, theirs 3 inline dots. Click here to view and change your settings. <br />
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If I am working on my computer, I might Google photos or go to Pinterest and save these photos to my pictures. Also, I grab the name of whoever created the item to give credit to its original maker. This is very important in our quilting and crafting community to give credit. For Instance, if you have saved a picture of a skinny pincushion I have made and put it in your mosaic When you are uploading your mosaic to IG where the swap is based, you can go to the person icon during the edit process and tap on the picture of the pincushion I made and type in quiltydream.<br />
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When making a mosaic from a laptop, I use bighugelabs.com. On the main page, there is a mosaic maker. Once you get in there, you can pick how many photo tiles. 3x 3 is a good number. That is nine photos. It will then ask how you are uploading. You can choose individually from your computer or use Flickr favorites (which is my favorite way.) Once you are done, you can choose make mosaic and save it. You will want to save it to email and open on your phone or iPad. You will open it and take a screen shot. Now you will be ready to upload to instagram. It is almost like taking a photo. Select gallery and find and select image. You will then, tag makers for credit which is described above . You can also tag makers below in the description by using @quiltydream or @amanicustoms ect.<br />
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Once you mosaic is complete and tagged with credit given to makers. You will use the hashtag #skinnypincushionswap in the IG description. It will look just like this. Hashtag is another word for # (pound sign) It works like a grouping. So, you will be able to see everyone's photos that the hashtag was put in the description of that photo. Below is a photo of what has been marked skinnypincushion swap as of 3/14/16. You can also search many different hashtag like #quilting,#pincushion, #mugrug.</div>
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A mosaic is important to make because it gives your partner inspiration. It also may be a requirement in a swap. You don't have to buy exactly what is pictured. If you have something similar to their likes that is in their mosaic, go for it. If you are ever in doubt, you can do a fabric pull and get involved in posting pictures on the hashtag. Next week, I will post about commenting and taking pictures of progress or how to find out what your partner likes without outright asking just them. Because it is secret. That's the best part, it is a surprise. </div>
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On a personal note, I have been swapping through blogs, flickr, and Instagram for several years. They have all been fun for me. I love sending packages and receiving lovely handmade items. It is really Christmas all the time. I enjoy taking the time to make something for someone else. I am also honing my creative skills at the same time. I love a 2 for 1. I have definitely learned so much from this community. I also host the #starbucksmugrug swap on Instagram which moved from flickr to Instagram and is going on round 7. It has been going on for 2 years. These people have really become friends. Joining swaps and hosting has been a way to connect with other crafty and quilty friends from around the globe. Today, I am going to share with you about getting involved in the swap and how to sign up.<br />
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Some swaps are flickr based, hosted by a blog, Instagram, or facebook. The person that is hosting is called a swap mama. She comes up with a cute idea like a pincushion swap and all the rules included. So, each swap mama and swap is unique. For now, let's just cover some basics. Let's pretend, I am going to host a pincushion swap for my periscope friends. ;) I am going to decide how many people to allow in the group. I am not a newbie to being a swap mama, but my first starbucks mug rug swap had 50 people, and I had help. Each time I do another round, more people are allowed in the swap. I have to guage my limits. I really enjoy running my group. I know what is going on and where. If I take on help, I make sure that they know me and how I like to run the swap. This pincushion swap should be a quick turnaround. It only takes about 20 minutes to make from start to finish. I periscope longer than that, lol. Some of you know that my periscopes are long. Haha. So, maybe, I could periscope the process. I will normally link the sign up through my IG profile and select a #hashtag for everyone to use. I am only going to run this link until the limit is met.</div>
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<li>Your info plus your likes and possible dislikes. What designers you love or style that you like. All of this information goes to your partner. Usually, a swap is private. Which means that you will have a partner. You don't tell them who you are because it is secret. They will not be sending to you either. Some swaps, you do know who your partner is and they know you. It is up to that host/hostess. If this swap has secret partners, , they cannot ask you any questions directly after they get your form you filled out. </li>
<li>I would suggest telling favorite colors, patterns, fabrics or style. You can use google some of the following and jot down what you like. Fabric Ex: Heather ross, Anna Maria Horner, Joel Dewberry, Cotton and Steele, Aneela Hoey, Tula Pink, ect are some favorite designers. You may want to google these. </li>
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Once you hit submit, you are in and wait on a partner. While you are waiting for a partner, you will need to post a mosaic on whatever platform that your swap is located. I told you, there's so much to cover. The next part of the blog series will be on making and posting mosaics. It will be posted by Tuesday 3/12 for you to look over. So, I will be posting about mosaics, picking a pattern and inspiration, checking in and updates for your swap, extras,shipping, and receiving. I told you, there's so much to cover. I hope that this was insightful. Thank you for stopping by the blog. May all your swapping be happy.<br />
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You can find all of these lovely fabrics over at <a href="http://heatherross.squarespace.com/fabric/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hather Ross</a> website. I even saw a tab about learning to draw with her. I think it is on an app too. I will have to check that out later.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">You can stop over at Lorinda </span><a href="https://laurelpoppyandpine.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #32aaff; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Laurel Poppy and Pine</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"> or Trina's blog </span><a href="http://inanotterlife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #32aaff; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">In an Otter Life</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"> for the details. Hop on over and see what other pallettes everyone has come up with. They always amaze me. Check out the #colorplayfriday on Instagram.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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Fridays are always really busy here. I am getting ready for the weekend. Making sure everything is tidy. Per the usual, I am getting a couple swap packages wrapped up. I have to make one last bee block that I have kind of been dreading. I just need to face that music. </div>
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I loved putting this palette together. It seemed so wrong to just go with one designer. Kind of like cheating really. I hope that it is ok. ;) </div>
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4 Kona White pieces 3.5"x 6.5"rectangles.</div>
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8 Sea glass colored fabric 3.5"x 3.5" squares</div>
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Take all the pieces and lay the block out near you. Take all the right side squares that you have pressed or marked and stitch just on the outside of that line as seen above.</div>
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-86890834263068782982016-02-26T05:02:00.000-08:002016-02-26T07:40:41.505-08:00Color Play Friday-Link up I am back this week to link up with another Color Play Friday. It is really nice to get recommitted to the blog. Plus, it is fun challenging myself to cultivate a better palette. Creating a palette in quilting can be hard for me. I still feel like I have training wheels on though. Each week, I like to start with a print that I love. Yellow seemed so obvious, but I couldn't leave it out. I started with some blues. Added some grey. Bland, bland, bland. Obviously, it just had to have a pop of color. I am beginning to see a trend here. ;)<br />
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I have been to NYC when I was 16, and it was amazing. The driving is crazy. The city itself seems so alive with all the noise and people. It really is the city that never sleeps. You can go out in the middle of the night and always find food. Just for that reason, I fell in love. Although, I am a small town beach girl, it was an amazing experience to go there and visit. I used to dream of going to live there, but my heart is here. Just as it was meant to be. Home is where the heart is. I love that line.<br />
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1,<a href="http://www.joeldewberry.com/pages/heirloom-citrine-laminated" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Dewberry</a> 2.<a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/blueberry_park/AWI-15749-59/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Lewis Textiles</a> 3.<a href="http://www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com/catalog/fabric/collection/37/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton and Steel</a> 4.<a href="http://www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com/catalog/fabric/collection/37/?page=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton and Steel</a> 5<a href="http://alisonglass.bigcartel.com/product/shop-special-friday-and-saturday-free-discounted-shipping-on-sun-print-2015-mercury-pre-order" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allison Glass</a><br />
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These designers are some of my very favorite. I stumbled across Joel Dewberry's new line also that is coming out in March. It is going to be amazing, of course. Karen Lewis, I don't know how I don't have any of her fabrics in my stash. She has an amazing eye for color and design. Blueberry Park needs to get on the must buy list. Cotton and Steel is my jam. All of their designers are amazing. I had my first fan girl moment at quiltcon 2015. Which was embarrassing, especially since it kept happening. Haha. I love the octopus and have it in a voile too. Allison Glass is last but not least, Mercury and her newest lines are very beautiful. They are always bright and colorful.<br />
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I think that the Amy Butler and Tula Pink work pretty good together. It is hard to find a good brown fabric these days. Plus, it is not the favorite color in the quilting community. I really could've taken this more on the Tula side, but I think that the combo is very nice. The horse was fun to work with and the purple is in his mane. <br />
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Just a little note about me, I tend to love purple, but green is not my favorite color. I do love that Tula Bumble though. Sometimes, green can surprise me. ;) I love surprises. Hope you enjoy my fabric picks. Individually, I really like most of these. I am sure that my eye will learn to pick a more cooperative palette. ::giggle:: At least, that is what I hope. <br />
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-20542181498434965632016-02-04T10:26:00.001-08:002016-02-04T10:26:58.279-08:00A Beautiful Life I have this platform to share about my quilting mostly. I usually don't over share about life on here. Today is different. This will not be a quilty post. It has been raining here for a few days. It has just been dreary. Today, the sun is shining through the window, and it is hurting my eyes. Everything seems to be covered with a layer of loss so deep that I know cleaning it will not work. The colors are dull like my feelings. Although, the glare is there, and I can see it. The same is happening with my ears. The words are just so harsh. They lack softness. This is what loss feels like to me. <br />
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This photo was taken of Brandy and I in 2010. That was one of the last photos of us together. The title is A Beautiful Life, and it was beautiful. A fun and crazy life. Brandy and I were step-sister's, and I loved her from the very beginning. We were polar opposites really. She loved beer, and I loved Tequila. She was fiery and fearless even as a child. She was strong willed and determined. It was like she was always on fire and nothing could put that fire out.<br />
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As I said, I have a different temperament all together. I would always over think things while she rolled her eyes at me. While she is asking, why do you do that? Can we just go? Sometimes, I would cave.... She put the fun in fun, and the cray cray in crazy. When we were in our 20's, we partied or she did. I would be her dutiful older sister. I would go with her to make sure that she didn't get arrested for a DUI or some other crazy shenanigans that she would cook up. If she was a chef, she would've been a master. <br />
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One night, I decided to stay in. We had children now, and I wanted to settle down. The younger sister went out with her. I tried to warn her to stay in, and by morning they had toilet papered and egged her exes car <strong>on the inside</strong>. They tried to shatter the windshield with a bat. She swore Jewel to secrecy... because they were back together the next day. This song is so her!!! Picture me singing this at full blast in her memory! She would have loved that. <br />
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As someone that likes to avoid all drama and loud confrontation. You could assume Brandy was in your face. You would be right. If she felt it, she was saying it for the world to hear. I felt bad for all the boyfriends before my husband. If she didn't like them, they knew it. Heck, she bit one. I mean, she bit him and left marks. I don't know why she did it to this day. She would always confess after the fact. Waiting for me to condemn her crazy behavior. I loved her though. She knew that always. </div>
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She loved purple and unicorns. She believed in fairy tale love. She listened to music and really didn't like watching tv. In the middle of winter, when frost was on the ground, she would have every window open. The "Ice Princess" living in Florida. It was so funny to call her that, because she was a very loving person to those close to her. She had a way of looking so innocent. I think it was in the eyes. I would just wonder how people didn't see the gleam in her eye of mischief. She loved to bake in the sun with me though. She burned that candle so bright. She loved her daddy. She was never right after he passed. I couldn't watch her drug addiction and pain through life struggles. I hoped that tough love would work and that she would get through it. Even though, I promised to look after her. I thought that was the right thing. She was getting her life back on track it seemed. I thought she was coming back. I messaged her 6 months ago. </div>
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-28545091902944756882016-01-29T06:00:00.000-08:002016-01-29T06:00:03.665-08:00Color Play Friday-Link UpHi there, and welcome by my little blog. I have just had a jam packed week. Does it ever feel like that to all of you? Trying to get everything done is very time consuming. This year I am trying to focus on one thing at a time. It has been really hard to accomplish that. Especially when it feels like I have ADD all the time. I started working on the layout for this Color Pay Friday earlier this week. So, it will be ready to post bright and early on Friday.<br />
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I am linking up with #Colorplayfriday. This week, the picture is a wonderful seafood dinner plate. It was a little harder for me than last week, and I am still only picking 5 fabrics. It's the minimum until I am feeling more confident. Living on the Gulf Coast, I love this plate of food. Mud bugs (crawfish) are a real summer time hit here. It makes me think of summer. We normally have this menu at Easter with the family. Maybe, I can take a quick pic when we get together for Easter.<br />
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Starting from the top down are the links to my Fabric Choices 1.<a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/metro_living/SRK-15082-129/" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman Metro Living Marigold</a> 2. <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/light_and_shade/ALL-15618-239/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Tilse for Robert Kaufman</a> 3.<a href="http://alisonglass.bigcartel.com/product/fd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Glass Speckle in Tomato</a> 4. <a href="http://alisonglass.bigcartel.com/product/plume-in-auburn-pre-sale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Glass Pre-sale Plume in Auburn</a> 5.<a href="http://alisonglass.bigcartel.com/product/grove-in-charcoal-pre-sale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Glass Pre-sale Grove in Charcoal</a></div>
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Low Volume can be multicolored, but most involvement of color are added in small doses of one or two colors. If these are a background color palette for your quilt, you would need bright or saturated colors to help these low volumes stand out.</div>
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Techniques you can use for determining low volume is look in the wrong side of binoculars. The second is just standing back a several feet from your design wall. Squinting can be helpful. Take a black and white photo. If it stands out in the photo too much, you can just remove it from your overall palette.</div>
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Deciding which low volumes to use will depend on the texture that you are looking for in your quilt. The beautiful thing is that it is completely up to you what you want it to look like. Most of the time, low volumes are used as background to give the quilt interest. However, low volumes can be used for the whole quilt. As always, there's no wrong or right way to use these fabrics. The choices and placement are up to you. That is what is so exciting about quilting, Each quilter's interpretation is what makes quilting a work of art. There's another blog post that has some wonderful pictures of low volume fabrics on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/06/low-volume-fabrics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> . You can also find tons oflow volume inspiration in this <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2081649@N23/pool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flickr Group</a>.</div>
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-16174903971512115552016-01-22T07:17:00.004-08:002016-01-23T17:10:37.224-08:00Color Play Friday-FinishHi there, and thanks for stopping by my little slice of heaven. This week I accomplished a ton of stuff. I will be sharing some real awesomeness with you soon. I have been really involved on Periscope. So, I have done some live updates as they are happening. It has been such a wonderful platform. You can be right in your own living room and watching other people's scope about quilting, planning, and diy. It is almost like youtube, but people can comment back to you if you are doing or watching a live scope. You should check it out. I have seen Lorinda post a scope about #Colorplayfriday. I thought, why not? Of course I should decide to try it out on a Thursday, in my sarcastic voice...LOL. I am a little late to the party, but I feel like I should play because both of these ladies helped me so much! <br />
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Lorinda blogs here at <a href="https://laurelpoppyandpine.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laurel poppy and pine</a>, and Trina is over here at <a href="http://inanotterlife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In An Otter Life</a> both made some periscopes to show how to use different platforms to make the neater version of the image below #Colorplayfriday. Which is really fun. They both have all the rules and how to play on their blog. So, pop on over there and check them out. <br />
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As a newbie, I did the minimum amount of colors that you can use. <br />
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I went to Gimp.com and downloaded the app that Lorinda uses. It is free and seems like a really intricate way to manipulate photos. I just need a good 3 days to figure it out. Trina uses google drive, but I was so invested in trying to use gimp. I am quite stubborn and nothing can stop me when I am on a mission. And hey, I was wearing my quiltcon shirt, and that means things are going to happen. <br />
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Second disclaimer, I had a pretty hard time making the fabrics fit in their little boxes. Also, while I am judging it, It could really use a pop of color.</div>
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<a href="http://carolyn%20friedlander%20droplet%20in%20meringue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolyn Friedlander Droplet in Meringue</a>, <a href="https://gothamquilts.com/product/maker-make-the-cut-straight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Gallery Make the Straight Cut</a>, <a href="https://gothamquilts.com/product-category/fabric/by-manufacturer/birch-fabrics/fabric-by-manufacturer-birch-fabrics-nurture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Harper Nuture Fungi Shroom</a>,<a href="http://www.janielouquilts.com/shop/Coming-Soon/p/Carkai-by-Carolyn-Friedlander-AFR15795357-Titanium-x9368584.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolyn Friedlander Grid Bits in Titanium</a>,<a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/carkai/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolyn Friedlander The Big One in Iron</a> </div>
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Mindy <a href="https://quiltingmayhem.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quilting Mayhem</a> </div>
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So, a little late to the party and a bit messy. Life is just crazy sometimes, and you should just have a little fun! You never know what will happen. I am heading out to do my mommy duty errands today. I hope you have a great weekend or week which ever it is for you. See you all next week. Thanks for stopping by. </div>
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Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-61845455203488661442016-01-14T10:59:00.001-08:002016-01-14T10:59:16.103-08:00Easy Clutch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am still loving pictures as tutorials. I made up a whole pdf file, but this is just the way that I like a pattern. Maybe, I can just put in the link for the people that would like to print it out in the future. This shouldn't take long at all to whip up. </div>
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Before we start, I thought I would briefly cover some tips. When working with any fusible interfacings, you would want to turn off the steam on your iron. It took me a while to figure that out. Also, the SF101 or lightweight interfacings seems easy to fuse. The craft fuse 808 takes a bit longer to heat and fuse. </div>
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I placed a 2"x2" piece of craftfuse down, and remarked measurement. I cut two very small slits with a craft knife. This can be done with scissors, but you will need to be careful that the whole is not too big or you will see it. It just needs to be big enough for the prongs of the snap to go through the fabric. </div>
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Now that this snap is in place, I am going to press it down where I would like the pouch to close. This can give you some wiggle room on the placement and fold of the clutch making the clutch deeper or shallow as you like it.</div>
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I have my corners of fabrics lined up on the mat below. I have set a dessert plate at the two inch mark on either side for the corner of the interfacing. I marked with a pencil. Do this on the other top corner to make the curve on the clutch flap.</div>
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Once that is complete, you will sew 1/2" seam allowance around leaving a 3 1/2" opening in the side of the clutch for turning. Backstitch before and after your opening. Remember to take your time on the curve. I have clipped the corners. Remember not to trim to close and snip you thread.</div>
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My topstitching still needs work. I usually go for an 1/8" around the outside of the exxterior. This will close the turning hole as well. Now, you will turn this over and fold up the bottom about 4 1/4" and make sure that the placement is good for the snap. You can crease the bottom of the fold and pin.</div>
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Here's a side view. This has been stitched, but it will look like this when you fold up the bottom to make the pocket. It is a nice stream lined accessory. It only took about an hour with photo breaks. <br />
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You are ready to go. Throw your keys, phone, and a little wallet in side. It is good for coupons. I will modify for this step. You could, in a pinch, do Velcro if you like. </div>
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A quick and easy clutch for everyday or special occasions.</div>
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I hope you found this tutorial helpful. You can modify it easily. You could do patchwork, quilt as you go. I added a Hedgehog to the last one. I just centered the paper piecing at the top and added fabric to the side. </div>
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-10455886341058874532016-01-13T08:24:00.000-08:002016-01-13T13:29:44.616-08:00Finish-A-Long Q1 2016 Hi everybody! <strong>Welcome to 2016</strong> and my little blog. I just did a little revamp around here. I hope that you like it. I have been neglecting my little space for quite some time. While others stuck it out, I almost vanished from the blogging universe. I have missed it so much. Life has been crazy to say the least. So, I have a plan to scale back a little and get back to my roots. It's time to flourish. I hope you will stick around for the journey. <br />
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I am thinking about switching over to make a Quilty Dream blog. That is what the name is on everything else. For now, I wanted to get in on the FAL Quarter 1. I definitely have some wips going on in this room. So, it is about time to make some quilts. Who's with me?<br />
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Hemishperes- Seriously, this is a few years old. This one has been moved from the design wall, to the drawer, and to a cabinet. Until the other day, I thought I had really lost it.*** Seriously!** Nope, it is still here, and it is going back on the list. It is supposed to be lap size. The pattern is from City Stitches blog <a href="http://www.citystitches.blogspot.com/p/patterns.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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This is another oldie but goodie. I love these AMH pluses. So what is the problem? I have no idea at this point. I am just going to look at this as an opportunity. This is supposed to be an epic AMH queen quilt. These blocks are 6 inches finished. I have 50 more cut to sew. It is back up on the design wall. I just took it out of timeout. I was hoping it would inspire me...not yet. ::sigh::</div>
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This is my 2014 Bee Quilt. This is also in my drawer of wips. I am ready to get this one done too. It came from the book 13 quilts with friends. It is called Ziggy Stardust. I believe I will make it a twin for my daughter. She will love that. </div>
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This is from the #BClogcabinswap on Instagram. I have these trimmed and ready to piece. I even decided on a backing. However, I feel that it is wrong to put this together. Why, well this is the most recent quilt that is ready. I may do one of the others quilts first, just to feel better about finishing this one early. I know this must seem silly, but totally true. <br />
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Last one is a screenshot of the Rainbow mini quilt swap that I am have laid out. The pattern is from Love Quilting Magazine. It is called Elegant Esme by Lynne Goodman. </div>
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Here's some drunkard's path that I am working on Shades of Black. I had no business starting, but I did and here they are on this list. This will be a mini. </div>
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This is from the book 13 quilts with friends. I cut these wrong, but I though I would make a mini and quilt it. This one is just for fun. I love these colors. I am thinking about a scrappy quilt with these. </div>
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Hi there and welcome! I will get into cutting in just a minute. I just wanted to give a quick shout out to the people that helped start the Pensacola MQG this year with me. Becky our first President ( you can find Becky <a href="http://alwayssewbusy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>) and Donna our VP of Membership both continue to work extremely hard to make this happen every month. Also to my BFF Sheila, who helped in the beginning. She is the busiest mommy I know! We have other board members now. It is quite the list, but Suzie (secretary) and Betty (Treasurer). The encouragement and general enthusiasm in the quilt community has been A-mazing!!! I cannot describe the feeling of being around other quilters that share the same passion. You also should know by my Flickr and Instagram that I am a complete swapaholic. I run my own swap as well. Swapping is the most fun I ever have, even through the challenges of being a hostess. I wanted to say a quick and heart felt...<br />
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We are kicking off our first Fabric Swap. Becky has came up with an amazing plan to cover modern quilters ,including all aspects of what they do, in this year's programs. She also wanted to start incorporating fabric swaps that will make a cohesive overall experience for our guild.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">When cutting the fat eighths, you will <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">leave</b> the selvedge intact. This diagram shows the fabric completely
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I did a little periscope the other day, and I mentioned that I was going to upload my month on 2 pages insert for my midori. I have so much love for these traveler's notebooks. I print the odd pages first. Then, turn them over making sure the the front side is facing left and print the even pages. You may like to do it some other way. That is just my favorite way to print them out. It still needs to be trimmed. I trim the top and sides, and there's plenty of room for washi and stickers. <br />
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<br />Yvonne Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711932204432292587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457413446132783139.post-29057118464251629792015-02-15T05:57:00.002-08:002015-03-06T14:44:11.590-08:00Reflections 12" Block Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi everyone, and welcome to my blog. I wanted to share this tutorial for a 12 1/2 " unfinished block for my <a href="http://emeraldcoastmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ECMQG</a> block lottery. It's a pretty easy and fun block. This block will help with color value which<strong> </strong>is defined as the relative lightness or darkness of a color within the same color family. I picked a dark pink and light pink. Please feel free to choose any of the colors in the rainbow as long as there is a contrast in the two and in the same color family. Some quilt shops have a kona chart. This may help you see the range of colors. I just used some of the colors from our Kona swap. I also wanted to dive into sewing with solids, and this block is very versatile. Hope you enjoy. </div>
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Sorry in advance, I haven't invested in EQ7, and these were taken with my camera phone. :)</div>
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A fat eighth was enough for the colors. The greys take minimal fabric. The entire block will be sewn with a scant quarter inch seam. </div>
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Dark color: Cut 1 long strip 2 1/2" x 12" Cut 1 large piece 3 3/4" x 11"</div>
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Light color: Cut 1 long strip 2 1/2" x 12" Cut 1 large piece 3 3/4" x 11"</div>
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Kona Ash: Cut 1 strip 1 1/2" length of fabric Then, cut 2 strips 1 1/2 x 5 3/4 Cut one long strip 1 1/2" x 13"</div>
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Kona Charcoal: Cut 1 strip 1 1/2" length of fabric Then, cut 2 strips 1 1/2" x 5 3/4"</div>
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Cut 2 long strip 1 1/2" x 13"</div>
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Take your light and dark color strips 2 1/2" x 12" and sew them together. Iron them open. I like to iron to the dark side. Some people iron seams open. Now, lay them out on the mat and cut into 3 4" sections.</div>
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Now, lay them out like this, with the one in the middle being opposite the outside pieces and sew. </div>
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The picture above is me nesting the seams. I butt the seams together and pin to keep them lined up correctly. </div>
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Lay out the sewn middle and place the dark color large piece on the side where the middle piece has two darks at the top and bottom. Put the light where the light has two lights on the middle piece. Sew each large piece to the middle strip on each side. </div>
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Now, we are going to take the 2 short ash and charcoal kona pieces 1 1/2" x 5 3/4 and sew each set together. Now, these will be sewn to the top and bottom. Sew these on first, matching dark to dark and light to light. (See picture above) Then, sew the dark to dark and light to light on the sides. </div>
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Your block should be 13". Now, you are going to place your 12.5 square ruler (if you have one) on the 6 1/4 line and trim the top and bottom. Rotate and trim the side. The outside grey fabric edge should be one inch wide where you are going to trim as you can see in the picture above. </div>
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If you are using your mat. Line the middle of your block up at the 6 1/4 mark. Trim with ruler at the 12.5. mark. and continue for the other side, top and bottom. </div>
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*Inspiration for this block came from <a href="http://www.thecharmingneedle.com/2013/08/in-mirror-quilt-in-modern-quilts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Charming Needle</a></div>
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