Saturday, April 12, 2014

Scrappy Saturday

Being that it is Saturday, it is time to post on my “purple” work for this week for the RSC14.

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That brings the blocks to four now.  Being such a large block, the quilt is growing quickly.

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I met a high school friend for lunch this week and we started our visit off by meeting at a quilt shop.  The shop is incredible and a bit overwhelming with so many bolts of fabric.  I really only needed some black and white stripes for bindings, but I saw some fabric that called my name as I walked past.  It was in the “food” section – macaroni and cheese.  Well…..one of my grandsons is a mac and cheese fanatic so I had to make him a bib with it.
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I think he approved of it.  High five anyone?????

The blocks for my Goodnight Irene quilt are now finished.  I made it a bit larger so it can be used as a lap quilt.

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I’ll be linking this to SEWjo Saturday.
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I’ve done a wee bit more sewing this week, but can’t show that yet.  As well, I’ve had a large order of shirts and hats that have needed to be embroidered.  The machines have been kept busy.   Using a cheap wine rack is a great way to store stabilizers for the machine embroidery.

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The rest of the week has been pretty boring – thank goodness – with semi annual checkups (dental cleaning, dermatology checkup, etc.) 
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  1. Teresa in Music CityApril 12, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    What a handsome little fellow with his brand new bib!!! He looks very happy indeed - you did well Grandma :*) And your SS blocks look wonderful!!! They are huge aren't they? I love the way this quilt will be done so quickly with these big blocks.

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  2. Cindy NielsenApril 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I really like your purple block. All of them look great. I am particularly fond of string blocks and these have that look.

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  3. HilachasApril 12, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    I hate having to do all that semi-annual stuff too, as well as spring cleaning or anything else that takes me away from my sewing room. Your purple blocks is lovely and looks so pretty with your other blocks. Love that mac and cheese bib.

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  4. CandaceApril 12, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    The purple blocks are really coming along nicely, Mary! What a perfect bib for your grandson! Also, your Japanese x block quilt is so stunning. Nice work!
    Cheers!

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  5. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsApril 12, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Your blocks look great! And I love the mac 'n cheese bib~ high five! :-) Have a happy weekend!

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  6. Mystic QuilterApril 12, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Your blocks look so good individually in each colour but put together in this setting they are super.

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  7. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful blocks and sweet bib and what a cutie for a model he is quite handsome.

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  8. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopApril 12, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    What a cute grandson and clever little mac and cheese bib. I really like your purple block...checked the other colors too...awesome!

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  9. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 12, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    I love those blocks! BUT oh, my, love the mac n cheese fabric!!

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  10. VeraApril 12, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Nice projects!

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  11. Nat PalaskasApril 13, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    You have done great for this week Mary. The RSC14 block, the goodnight Irene quilt, shopping and the bib for a young man! The bit I like best was shopping with friend - Hugs Nat

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  12. Abby and StephanieApril 13, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Love all of the black and white backgrounds. Such great blocks. There is something awesome about mac and cheese, no matter what your age.

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  13. Kathy ... aka NanaApril 13, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    That bib is so cute ... it would have been hard to have walked away from it, especially with a mac & cheese aficionado in the family! ;-)

    Your Goodnight Irene is beautiful! I love the purples you chose for this month's block.

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  14. CathyApril 13, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    I love your purple block. It is going to make a stunning quilt. The Mac and Cheese bib is almost as adorable as the sweetie wearing it. Hugs

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  15. RhondaApril 13, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Wow, I am totally in love with your RSC blocks. Where can I purchase a pattern?

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  16. SewCalGalApril 13, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    That purple block certainly caught my attention, but all your projects are lovely. Of course, that bib and gson are adorable.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  17. Bouts ChoisisApril 13, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    I think that's my favourite block so far. I love purple although I never seem to have much purple fabric. Your "Goodnight Irene" has turned out really well. Was it you who gave it that name?

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  18. CathyApril 13, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    I love your bright scraps against the b/w fabrics. And that bib is just the cutest!

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  19. Wacky WomanApril 13, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I like all your work; but, darn that's a cute little boy!

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  20. SheilaApril 13, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Love your soul searching blocks. Little guy likes his cool bib : )

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  21. StitchinByTheLakeApril 13, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    I love the wine rack idea! And the macaroni fabric! And Goodnight Irene! :) Loved your post....blessings, marlene

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  22. KayApril 14, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    I love these blocks, it is going to be an amazing quilt.

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  23. BarbApril 14, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    tooo stinking cute....that little one is adorable and so loves his bib...

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  24. Go-Go KimApril 14, 2014 at 3:53 AM

    The blocks are stunning! The bib is super cute ( so is your grandson) and thank you for the great tip for stabilizers! Mine keep moving around,lol! Thank you for linking up to SEWjo Saturday!!!!

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  25. quiltmaniaApril 14, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    Your blocks look great, and that bib. Adorable!

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  26. quiltmaniaApril 14, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    Your blocks look great, and that bib. Adorable!

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  27. Marie JoergerApril 14, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Love the white with black background against the POP of bright color! The wine rack is a great idea! Going to have to find me one of those :)

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  28. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 14, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Your Rainbow Scraps are turning into some beautiful blocks - what a great plan! Your grandson looks so cute with his mac and cheese bib!

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  29. SueApril 15, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Love your little bloke in his mac'n'cheese bib.

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  30. AnonymousApril 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I've been missing...popping in to catch up, always a joy.

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  31. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 16, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    That macaroni fabric is so cute and perfect for a little bib for a sweetie!! Your big purple block looks so neat and of course Goodnight Irene is beautiful! Thanks for the idea of using a wine rack for storage, I'm going to do that!

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  32. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾April 16, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    That bib is so cute!!! What kid doesn't love mac n cheese?

    Your color quilt is turning out quite nice too. I like that purple block!

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  33. My Sister Made Me Do It....April 17, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    what a perfect photo with your Grandson wearing his MacNcheese Bib while eating his mac n cheese! Goodnight Irene is such a pretty pattern and yours is lovely too........I have not had time to blog nor sew since I got back into my genealogy addiction! LOL.....there's always something to get obsessed with, it seems.....

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  34. Libby in TNApril 19, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    I make bibs for my MIL, but we call them "aprons". I like your design and will try to adapt it to an adult size.

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  35. OPQuiltApril 19, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    What a cute kid with that mac-n-cheese bib! Don't all we commenters gravitate toward that image?

    But your color purple block turned out smashingly--I think I really like it because the contrast against the black and white fabrics just pops! And I love seeing it with the other blocks, too. That's like my selvage blocks--at 10", that quilt will grow quickly.

    Have fun with the "tune-ups," as my sister used to call those doctor check-up appointments.

    Elizabeth

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  36. MicheleApril 20, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    I just love your blocks. That quilt is going to be gorgeous.

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  37. SandraApril 21, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I really like the blocks for your Rainbow Scrap Challenge. It looks like a fun way to use up scraps!

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  38. em's scrapbagApril 23, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love your Goodnight Irene quilt! Great scrappy wonderfulness. The mac and cheese bib and it's recipient are darling.

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  39. PugMomApril 25, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    I love your scrappy blocks. I've bought the book in hopes of making one myself. And I love your idea for storing stabilizers!

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  40. BarbaraApril 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Love the quilt designs and what a fun bib.

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  41. PreetiJune 5, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    I came over to your blog from Love, Laugh Quilt. And then I saw Irene's Quilt. I love the simple pattern and the stunning effect. It is a really gorgeous quilt. A few weeks ago, I wrote a tutorial for Half-Snowball Block that fits perfectly in your design for Irene's Quilt. If you have a minute, I would encourage you to check it out - http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/2014/05/serendipity.html
    Have a great day!!!

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