tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39449706895376428072024-03-12T18:08:08.758-05:00Sewing for Sanitybethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-43189677684070988382014-11-17T15:57:00.000-06:002014-11-17T15:57:00.436-06:00A PLUS QUILT FOR A GREAT CAUSE<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am so proud to be a small part of </span><a href="http://www.crafthope.com/blog/2014/09/-project-25-we-are-kenya.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Craft Hope~We Are Kenya</span></a></span><span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Although I purchased a copy of their book, </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Craft-Hope-Handmade-Crafts-Cause/dp/160059624X" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Craft Hope-Handmade Crafts for a Cause</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, a couple of years ago, this is the first time I have donated to their projects <span style="font-size: small;">(this is #25...wow!).</span> After reading about We Are Kenya, I knew that</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> it was the perfect time to start. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I am so pleased with out it turned out and hope that one of the 25 little boys & girls receiving a quilt will love it as much as I do. <span style="font-size: small;">(Excuse the pic, it was a very overcast day)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I went very simple with the quilting as I am not used to quilting twin sizes on my sewing machine. </span> (Can you spot my fabric placement error? Oops!)</span><br />
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-14491745468528856872014-09-15T11:31:00.001-05:002014-09-15T11:31:54.166-05:00This 'Sacred Sewing Room' is so inspiring.<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A little over 5 years ago I found myself feeling lost. At the time, I had been a stay-at-home-mom to our 3 boys for 9 years & had also been caring for another little boy, 3 days a week, for almost 2 years. I had always wanted to be a SAHM & I couldn't understand why I was no longer feeling fulfilled with my role in the family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Around this time my best girlfriend, Terra, had started sewing clothes for her daughter. Everything was adorable & her new talent inspired me. The only problem, I didn't have a sewing machine or know the first thing about sewing. So, I bought my first sewing machine (identical to Terra's), packed up the boys and headed 3 hours away to Terra's house. Our kiddos played during the day and at night Terra patiently taught me the basics of sewing. Those 4 days changed my life. I slowly realized that I simply needed something that was "mine". That may sound selfish to some of you and I am OK with that. Sewing created the outlet I needed to still feel like what I did mattered. Because, let's face it, no one was complimenting me on my sandwich making skills and house keeping abilities (although, that may have been because I am not a great house keeper...ha!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Now, onto the reason I decided to post to my blog after almost a year off. An old high school friend tagged me in an article that she posted on Facebook. Although, my situation is different, I related to this story so much. It reminded me of the insecure place I was in 5 years ago & how much sewing has helped me be a better Mom & wife. I hope you take a few minutes to <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/816/article2043763.html" target="_blank">read it</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Who knows, maybe it will inspire you to share your skills with someone & help change their lives. Just like Terra did for me.</span><br />
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-63469566286576709682013-10-28T11:27:00.001-05:002013-10-28T11:35:23.220-05:00A BABY GIRL QUILT<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I am so excited to share this baby quilt with you. This was a commissioned quilt. I tend to worry more when trying to meet someone else's expectations rather than when I am making quilts as gifts. I wasn't given much direction, just a couple color suggestions, which took a little of the pressure off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I came across this gorgeous print by Amy Butler at </span><a href="http://fabric.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fabric.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. It was the perfect starting point. Definitely girly but not too 'baby'.</span></span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-79687518132755648542013-10-24T09:21:00.002-05:002013-10-24T09:21:12.642-05:00TURNING 11<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Today is my middle monster's 11th birthday. I couldn't help but pull out a few old (& 1 new) photos to <strike>embarrass</strike> celebrate him. I am truly honored to be this kiddos Mom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">He gives the best hugs...he holds on tight and rarely lets go first</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">His sense of humor...even if it gets him in trouble sometimes ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">His smarts...this kid received a PERFECT report card last week (seriously,perfect,not even a 99%!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">He is leader...in the classroom & on the ball field</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">His kind heart...he is friends with everyone & doesn't leave anyone out</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">His confidence...he has just the right amount...he is proud but modest</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-33687646236161733812013-09-23T12:45:00.000-05:002013-09-23T15:52:29.930-05:00PILLOWCASES~OUR NEW "GO TO" BIRTHDAY GIFT<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">It seems like my youngest monster, age 7 (going on 16), gets invited to ALOT of birthday parties. This past summer he requested that I make his buddies their gift (it was a joint party). I tried to convince him to just go to the toy department with me and pick something out or simply give a gift card. I was leaving for Florida the next day with my middle monster for a baseball tournament. He wouldn't go for it. His argument was, "Mom, you are such a good maker. You shouldn't just make things for us." How was I supposed to argue with that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">After a little thought (and help from my girl, Terra!), we decided that I would make pillowcases. I found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM">this super easy to follow tutorial</a> by Missouri Quilt Co. and whipped 2 pillowcases up fairly quickly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And this one was sent across the state to an old neighbor that broke his ankle. I thought he might need a little something to lift his spirits. Although he has been raised in Missouri, he has Packer pride just like his Dad. It too has glow-in-the-dark vinyl :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you have doubted making handmade gifts for a birthday boy or girl, please don't. It's amazing how special it makes them feel. Believe me, the smile on their face will take away any doubts you may have.</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-83155834026437936982013-09-20T12:57:00.002-05:002013-09-20T12:57:44.584-05:00A BABY QUILT FOR HARPER<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">An old high school friend and his new bride welcomed a sweet baby girl into the world last week. I couldn't resist making them a baby quilt to help celebrate her arrival. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are in need of a handmade baby gift, this simple quilt came together rather quickly. I used one yard of fabric for the center and then added 4-inch borders to the sides. Harper 's name is appliqued on, using a zigzag stitch. I don't always include the baby's middle name but I love that Rose is her mother's maiden name as well :) I did simple straight line quilting in a diamond pattern (about 6" apart). And since the width is approximately 42", I was able to use one piece of fabric for the backing...no piecing!! I also machine stitched the binding on, for durability. Simple and adorable!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Linking up to <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2013/09/missing-u.html">Finish it Up Friday</a> over at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I took quite the break from blogging but just couldn't stay away any longer. Now that I have healed from my broken leg, Spring baseball season is over <span style="font-size: x-small;">(they have already started practices for the Fall season!!)</span> and school has begun, I am in full sewing mode. It feels SO good to be sewing on a regular basis again!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This week I will share some pictures & happenings of what I have been up to lately. In the meantime, here is one of my little monsters<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (that really aren't that little anymore!).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I will be back in full blog mode soon. This broken leg of mine has affected me in more ways than I was prepared for. And I owe you all a couple of giveaways (I bet you thought I forgot)</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-37084908173868795192012-11-24T23:52:00.000-06:002012-11-24T23:52:19.319-06:00WELL, HELLO THERE. IT'S BEEN A WHILE.<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Wow, where did the last 6 weeks go!?! A lot has happened, Sam turned 10 <span style="font-size: small;">(say what?!),</span> Halloween <span style="font-size: small;">(we still have so much candy left!)</span>, 6 Fall baseball tournaments <span style="font-size: small;">(2 first place & 1 second place...woot woot!),</span> I broke my leg <span style="font-size: small;">(yep, both bones in my lower right leg)</span> and Thanksgiving. Whew, no wonder I have been MIA for so long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Since I broke my leg I won't be able to sew this Holiday Season. Yep, total bummer. Luckily, I broke it before Black Friday because I was able to do 90% of my Christmas online over the past 2 days. A blessing since I won't be able to drive for 6-10 weeks <span style="font-size: small;">(anyone want to come over and hang out so I don't go completely stir cRaZy?). </span><span style="font-size: large;">And I got some really great deals :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I figured that just because I can't sew doesn't mean that everyone else won't be sewing, right? So, I will be holding a couple of giveaways over the next week or so <span style="font-size: small;">(Don't worry, I will get the hubs to mail them out).</span> Not sure exactly what the goodies will be yet but I know 1 of them will be for my 2.5" strip scraps from <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/10/countdown-to-christmasquilt-top.html">this</a> quilt top. Perfect for a quick table runner or whatever your creative mind comes up with :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">That's it for me. To help livin up this post here is a pic of me and my cousin at our Thanksgiving day celebration at my parent's house. He had surgery on his knee just a few days prior so he & I got to sit in matching recliners all day while people waited on us :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I would love to hear what you have been up to or what wonderful projects you are working on. I will try not to be too jealous ;) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Be sure to come back for a visit next week and enter in my giveaways!</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-89241018129507103372012-10-12T15:27:00.003-05:002012-10-12T15:27:36.138-05:00COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS~QUILT TOP<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2011/06/quiltalong-with-ps-i-quilt.html">started this quilt</a> in June 2011 during a quilt~a~long hosted by <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">P.S. I Quilt</a></span>. <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Sadly, I had too many things on my plate and wasn't able to finish it before Christmas. Then I kinda forgot about it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">A couple of weeks ago I was able to take a few days away from every day life and head up to West Des Moines, Iowa to visit my best girlfriend. We had plans to do some sewing and I was so excited to rediscover my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?q=countdown%20to%20christmas%20moda&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">Countdown to Christmas</a> blocks while going through my fabric. In our short couple of days I was able to get the quilt top sewn together, yay!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This quilt has some raw edges. I can't wait to get it all finished up so I can wash it and see how scruffily it is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Now I just need to figure how to quilt it, or better yet, have someone else do the quilting ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2012/10/finish-it-up-friday-101212.html">Finish It Up Fridays</a> @ <a href="http://www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Two years ago my brother-in-law gave me some very special t-shirts <span style="font-size: small;">(memories from coaching his oldest son's Pop Warner football team)</span> and asked me to make him a quilt out of them. He even offered to pay me and had cash in hand. I turned down the cash, we are family after all ;) Besides, I knew it would take me a while to get it done. He has been patiently waiting and didn't even ask about it on his last visit in town <span style="font-size: small;">(he had strict orders from my sister not to inquire...ha!)</span>. Well, I <em>finally </em>got it finished and it is now in his hands. What a great feeling to get it off of my To Do list!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I didn't quite get the 'perfect' picture of it but I still wanted to share it here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">And this one makes me smile because of all the little football players in the backgroud.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I wasn't able to be there when he first saw it but I did get this text from him so I am pretty sure he was smiling ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">"Thank you soooooo much for the kick ass blanket!!! I would have given you a humongous bear hug if you were here. I love it! You rock!" He even went on to say that besides his children it was the nicest gift anyone has given him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I think that is best reaction I have ever gotten from someone after making them a quilt. For sure good enough to forgive him for calling it a blanket...ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2012/09/finish-it-up-friday-returns.html">Finish It Up Friday</a> @ <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2012/09/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-back-in-saddle.html">Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a></span><br />
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-41774469676167633952012-09-27T06:30:00.000-05:002012-09-27T06:30:01.860-05:00MY MAD FOR PLAID BAG<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">A fellow 'soccer mom' was carrying the cutest bag last week. I knew that she dabbles in sewing and couldn't help but ask her if she made it. She did! <span style="font-size: small;">(I was not surprised one bit, she is very talented). </span><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern came from a book she has and she was kind enough to share it with me. Isn't she sweet :) </span></span><br />
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-30959271152573886452012-08-29T09:06:00.000-05:002012-08-29T09:06:54.517-05:00100 QUILTS FOR KIDS: WHEELS TODDLER QUILT<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">My latest finish is a baby/toddler quilt. I put this <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/07/downey-quilts-for-kids.html">stack</a> together a while back with <a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/p/100-quilts-for-kids.html">Katie's 100 Quilts for Kids</a> challenge in mind. It's so nice to have it crossed off my list. Especially knowing it will be going to a special little one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Since Katie recommends donating to a local charity if you can, this little cutie will be going to my local <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/">Quilts for Kids</a> chapter. They will then give it to <a href="http://www.childrensmercy.org/">Children's Mercy Hospital</a> (in Kansas City, MO). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">If you have some extra fabric and a little extra time I encourage you to join <a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/p/100-quilts-for-kids.html">Katie's 100 Quilts for Kids</a>. There are so many children in hospitals that would cherish your talent & kindness.</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-18982609349618015012012-08-28T09:35:00.002-05:002012-08-28T09:35:51.395-05:00MONSTER PENCIL POUCHES<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">It's no secret that my boys love all things 'monster'. So, when I saw these cute little <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/08/robot-zipper-mouth-pencil-case-boy-version.html">pouches</a> over at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/">Make It Love It</a> I knew I had to make a couple for my own little monsters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I was so excited for him <span style="font-size: small;">(and sad at the same time, he is really growing up). </span><span style="font-size: large;">He has been waiting for that moment for a year. When you have 2 big brothers it's hard not to want to be doing all things they are, even if it's losing teeth. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">To help celebrate the big event I made him a monster tooth fairy pillow. I pinned <a href="http://justanotherhangup.blogspot.com/2011/04/manfred-tooth-pillow-pattern-is.html">this pillow</a></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">a while back and knew that my littlest monster would love something similar. I combined that monster with the monster from a <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/lots-of-shirts-for-christmas.html">shirt</a> I made last year for my nephew and voila!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It came together rather quickly and I was able to use scraps from his <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/05/its-about-time-all-star-quilt-finished.html">All Star quilt</a>...bonus!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I received my first <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/07/downey-quilts-for-kids.html">quilt kit</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(it won't be my last!)</span> from <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/">Quilts for Kids</a> a couple of months ago. I was a little worried I wouldn't have time to finish it in a timely manner, our summer was filled with just about everything but sewing. Thankfully, with a little help from 2 of my monsters I was able to get this sent off within the requested 45-60 days.</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-56891449339553403862012-08-14T13:26:00.003-05:002012-08-14T13:26:31.235-05:00IMPROMPTU~SHAKING THE DUST OFF<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Remember way back in May when I cut fabric for <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/05/look-at-my-design-wall.html">Nathan's quilt</a>? Well, I still haven't gotten it done but I have managed to turn some of these 9-patch blocks</span></div>
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bethanndoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819658786419406131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3944970689537642807.post-51186490969545549732012-07-09T16:08:00.001-05:002012-08-20T15:49:11.558-05:00DOWNY & QUILTS FOR KIDS<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/partners/downy/">Downy Touch of Comfort</a> has teamed up with <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/">Quilts for Kids</a>? <span style="font-size: small;">(apparently this is old news but I just heard about it!)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I love what these quilts represent and look forward to getting it done. I have also picked some neglected fabrics from my own stash in hopes to get a quilt done for Katie's <a href="http://www.swimbikequilt.com/p/100-quilts-for-kids.html">100 Quilts for Kids</a>. Also, a wonderful charitable foundation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">My apologies for the long absence. The last 3 weeks have been filled with 3 birthdays and 30 baseball games, yep 30!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I am now 36 and have a 12-year old son. All I can say is WOW! I am totally amazed by the wonderful young man my Nathan is becoming <span style="font-size: small;">(and that I am old enough to be his mother...ha!!!). </span><span style="font-size: large;">He is one of the kindest people I know. I love that he asks me how my day is EVERY DAY and still gives me hugs without having to ask for them. He makes me smile every day and I am so very proud of him. Happy Birthday Angel!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you have probably figured out I haven't gotten much sewing done. I did manage sewing up all of my blocks for <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Carin @</span></span><a href="http://margaretshopechest.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e4b62d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Margaret's Hope Chest</span></a>. (You can read my original blog post <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/06/margarets-hope-chesti-helped-can-you.html">here</a>)</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Thankfully the deadline for these blocks was extended to the end of July so these little pretties won't be late.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">While reading one of my favorite blogs yesterday I found myself inspired <span style="font-size: small;">(and not in the usual way). </span><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts</a> has teamed up with Carin @<a href="http://margaretshopechest.blogspot.com/"> Margaret's Hope Chest</a> to help donate quilts to children. How wonderful is that?!?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Amanda Jean designed a <a href="http://margaretshopechest.blogspot.com/2012/05/may-april-project-hope-ragged-squares.html">super simple quilt block</a> that anyone could make <span style="font-size: small;">(seriously, if you can sew short straight lines, you CAN make this block...no matter your sewing skill level). </span><span style="font-size: large;">I knew right away that I wanted to help and was instantly rummaging through my stash to find fabric. I quickly had 18 blocks cut out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">If you would like to help put a smile on a child's face, you may find out how you can <a href="http://margaretshopechest.blogspot.com/2012/05/may-april-project-hope-ragged-squares.html">here</a>. I would be happy to provide the fabric if you live close by :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">We had family pictures taken not too long ago and thought I would share them here. They were taken by the ever so talented April Yost of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Yost-Photography/126097004105463">A Yost Photography</a>. I can't say enough good things about April. She was amazing from the very beginning. From working with me & our complicated schedule to calming me down when I realized we forgot the middle monster's orange tie to dancing while taking the photos to get just the right look from the boys to checking in to make sure I received our order ok. And the pictures, well, they speak for themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I meant to get this posted before our Orlando trip, oops. I promise all projects were completed in May :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">When Amanda Jean @ <a href="http://www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a> posted her <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2012/05/small-projects-sew-along.html">Small Projects Sew Along</a> I jumped on board right away. It turns out May was a little busier than I anticipated so I didn't get as many things crossed off my list as I wanted, oh well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">2. Fabric trashbag for car (2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"><strike>3. Kindergarten Grad shirts (2)</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"><strike>4. Cut fabric for Nathan's quilt</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">5. Pillowcase for Sam</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">7. Skirt (for me)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">8. Phone holder for when it is charging</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"><strike>9. Finish binding on </strike><a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/chrysalis-quilt-backfinished.html"><span style="color: #e4b62d;"><strike>Chrysalis DP quilt</strike></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"><strike>10. Bind </strike><a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/03/dr-seuss-quilt-top-back.html"><span style="color: #e4b62d;"><strike>Dr. Seuss quilt</strike></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">12. Cape</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">13. Pillows for new couch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">14. Money cuff (3)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">16. Get t~shirt quilt top complete</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">17. Fix Nathan's jammies</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">18. Make 4 Granny Square blocks (I am SO behind!!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">20. Table runner for kitchen table</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">21. Luggage tag</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">22. Pillowcase for Adam</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">23. Sleeveless bow shirt (for me)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">So sorry for the late announcement. We had a very busy weekend of baseball that consisted of 9 baseball games (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie and a trophy!). Needless to say, we all felt like this by the end of the last game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I want to thank everyone who entered and especially my new follwers! Although I wasn't able to respond to most of the comments I did read every single one. I am surprised (and jealous!!!) to know that so so many of you have been to Italy. My favorite was to Cabo San Lucas a couple of years ago. It was the first trip the hubs and I had been on alone since our honeymoon (10 years prior)!! I have a feeling that our upcoming trip to Orlando (Disney, Universal Studios & Sea World here we come!!) with my side of the family will take over the #1 slot though ;) Ok, now for the winner!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">It's Valerie!!!!</span></div>
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<dd>LOL I wish I had a vacation story from some place exotic, alas. My favourite vacation was to Tadoussac, in Quebec. We went for 4 days, an anniversary getaway. It's supposed to be a whale-watching mecca, but the whales didn't get the memo and we saw zero of them. But we did stay in a charming B&B, went for hikes through the woods and brought home a very charming souvenir who showed up 9 months later :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Okay, so some of you already know that I finished my Dr. Seuss quilt last week but I said I would post better pics of it so here they are. Plus, it is just so darn fun & colorful I couldn't help but post about it again. It is already a favorite in our house :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I used just about every print from the Celebrate Seuss line by Robert Kaufman. I also threw a Lorax print or two in there. Each wonky block measures roughly 10 1/4" square. (You can find my wonky block tutorial <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2011/04/quick-simple-wonky-block-tutorial-charm.html">here</a>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For the back I cut up a panel from the same line & bordered each scene with coordinating fabric. I used Kona cotton by Robert Kaufman in Turquoise, Snow and a red from my stash to help showcase these adorable snippets. I may just like the back more than the front!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I used a black & white stripe for the binding (purchased at Hobby Lobby). I decided to machine stitch the binding onto the front for this one. Knowing it is going to get alot of use by my 3 monsters I figured that would be best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I love how this one turned out. It is truly a quilt for both the young and old in our house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">A big thanks to my neighbors for letting me borrow their swingset for these fun photos :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Comments are officially closed (500 comments!!) as of 10:56 pm Central Standard Time. Thanks to all that entered!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Welcome to all of you visiting from </span><a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/05/giveaway-day-may/"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Sew, Mama, Sew!</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> It's so nice of you to come by :) Hope you are enjoying all of the great blogs out there participating in Giveaway Day. Feel free to browse around.<br /><br />Ok, enough chit chat, I know you are excited to see what I have for you. Here is what is up for grabs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">A charmpack of Sunkissed by <a href="http://sweetwater.typepad.com/makelifesweet/">Sweetwater</a> for Moda. I also have some scraps from <a href="http://littlethingsbybeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunkissed-finished-quilt.html">this quilt</a> that will happily tag along.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you want a chance to win this little pretty + a few extras all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me where you went on your favorite vacation. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I will ship internationally so everyone is welcome. You have until May 25th, 4:00 central standard time to enter the giveway and don't forget to check out the <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/05/giveaway-day-may/"><span style="color: #e4b62d;">master list</span></a> to be entered in hundreds more giveaways! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Winner will be announced by May 27th. One of my boys will pick the lucky winner randomly. Be sure to include your e-mail address if you do not have your e-mail on your profile. Otherwise I will not be able to contact you if you win and that would be sad. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia;">You may earn additional entries by b</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">ecoming a follower of this blog and/or "like" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sewing-for-Sanity/220260098016936">Sewing for Sanity on facebook</a>. That's up to 3 chances to win!! Be sure to leave me a separate comment letting me know you did so. Already a follower, leave me a comment reminding me <span style="font-size: small;">(if you commented that you are a follower and aren't one then I will have to pick another winner).</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">GOOD LUCK!</span><br /><br />Smiles<br />~Beth</span></span></div>
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