Category: #7 Trio
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Review of 2014
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I can’t believe it is already the end of 2014! This has been a busy, eventful year for our family. Being “Mimi” means a lot of quilt making gets put on hold temporarily so I can focus completely on little Hazel, but I expect in the coming year things should start balancing out more. Here…
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Push-up Series so far
I wanted to look at all of the Push-up series at once, so I thought I would do a short blog on them. For those who are new to my blog, my idea of a “push-up” is taking the opportunity to explore an idea without expecting to create a masterpiece. It is a relaxed approach.…
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Push-up #7, take two
I hung Push-up #7 on my design wall and instantly realized I would need to make a few changes. See the section on the left with the pale pink polka dots on either side of the strip-pieced section? The pale pink completely disappeared when I stood back and all I saw was too much white.…
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Push-up #7: Trio
Push-up #7 is complete! I actually made my self-imposed deadline this time. I’m calling this one “Trio.” A new one starts next week. I think I’ll peruse my stash tomorrow and pick fabric for Push-up #8.
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Playful Push-ups
Aren’t these colors fun? While the snow piles up outside, it’s warm and wonderful inside because this is what I’ve been looking at. I’m practicing my word for 2014 and I’ve been trying to create a new piece that’s playful. I’m still exploring strip piecing and restructuring techniques while taking advantage of a few prints.…
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Push-up #7 will be warm
While I was making Push-up #6 over this past week, I was also pre-washing fabric that I purchased during the end-of-the-year sales. This morning, I folded them and put them away. In the process, I came across these four fabrics. I think I’m ready to work with some nice hot colors, so for Push-up #7,…