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February 2010
This week I have gone back to work – yes my real life job – and so things have gotten rather hectic around here – to counter this we have organised the pantry, bought a chest freezer, and negotiated a breakfast menu – muffins and muesli are on the menu – recipe available.
I have had a tiny break from quilting this past week, but with the long arm quilter set up smack bang in the middle of the family room, I need to get a few projects finished and the darn thing packed away for a while. So that is the plan for today and tomorrow. In the meantime I have been collating the 65 rose quilt squares and have posted a few updates – more to come.
I have also spent some time exploring the creative juices held in our flickr pool - you should too. 1, 2 and have been introduced to a new blog – manmade.
- Valentines day … handmade goodies are going crazy over here at whipup – loving all the handmade love out there… … valentine craft babies … pop up valentine card … valentines robot … valentine ornament …
- Made me smile: … adorable pop up cards by eloole …
- Made my heart sing … … patchwork scottie dog - retro craftin’ at its best …
- Still time for Calendars: 2010 whipup crafty collectible calendar here (sorry no discounts as these are print on demand – but really they are worth it). … and don’t forget to check out our flickr community …
- … More great tutes + crafty ideas to kickstart your year… Sock owl tutorial … blocks and stripes quilt tutorial … photo gocco tutorial … off the grid quilt tutorial and pattern … felt applique … sock mending … making kids bags … romantic quilty tablecloth … crazy nine-patch quilt … pretty little nightie (maybe this should go in the valentines section too?) … scrappy textiles scarf …
Hope the year has started off well – happy crafting!
Kathreen
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Come explore the latest in our whipup flickr pool. What a wonderful diverse group of makers represented here – come join.
1. Luck o’ the Irish Shamrock Garland, 2. my heart is warm, 3. Arachnology-New Shot!, 4. Allium Flora journal cover design, 5. Candied Fabrics Ornaments 01 copy, 6. ruched on just one side, 7. 4 small birds, 8. Rainbow Sunshine Plushie6, 9. Babushka Blues
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Part 2 on my 65 roses quilt for CF update: 65 roses quilt. The blocks that are coming in are so fantastic, and I have been thinking what a versatile design this quilt will be. If you are thinking of making a block please do – as I am thinking I will make a another quilt when I get enough for a second one. In the mean time this particular quilt will be auctioned at the cystic fibrosis Australia annual charity auction.
Here are more of the wonderful squares – many of these squares are from far and wide across the globe and others have been made by my mother-in-law and aunts and family. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to make this quilt very very special.
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I LOVE this quilt, if my MIL is nice to me I might consider making her a lap quilt using this pattern for her birthday this year :) Link to tutorial.
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It is looong overdue for an update on the 65 roses quilt. Thank you all so very very much for your wonderful quilt blocks that you have sent in. Such amazing variety and talent – I am loving these blocks. Please keep them coming in as I am thinking I will make more when I get enough for a second one. In the mean time this particular quilt will be auctioned at the cystic fibrosis Australia annual charity auction.
Here are just some of the wonderful squares coming in – I will post more next week and the week after. And will also be offering a free pattern so you can make this quilt with your local community group.
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Oh oh, clever duck Christie shares her first tutorial and it’s a goodun’. Link to tutorial.
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Learn how to darn socks using a darning egg – thank you Francesca: I wrote this post to remind readers of a simple, satisfying, but sadly dying art: mending socks, using needle, thread and a timeless tool, the wooden egg, and thus rejuvenating a garment that would otherwise be thrown away, together with its (healthy) other half. In my language, Italian, this technique is known as “rammendare” (mending), though in English it is “darning”.
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