tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41129299772867924702024-03-05T13:08:25.484-08:00Quiltin' Tia - Creative Living: Quilting, Cooking, DecoratingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-6947637430988453742023-03-26T09:06:00.006-07:002023-06-14T08:44:08.389-07:00Finding Time to be CREATIVE<p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/d3yxg15kJppJilnW/giphy-downsized-large.gif" style="background-color: #c3d69b; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="269" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/d3yxg15kJppJilnW/giphy-downsized-large.gif" width="269" /></a></div><h1 style="clear: both; color: #374151; text-align: center;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Finding Time to Be Creative</span></span></h1><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #374151; float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphooHc97OA6X8UZwQKXytRjCT4kLgJe--QNcVrFSodyBduguXnt6irqUyuYkOopzPeseeqDoU64WAmg4UyHbN5YrCDjyY0gD9BQYNI_RT2mx8JTHlwLvJGBlc7jfla-n5CfJzNu5_jrydw9gfVPA6x-fQJhBnC6KvBtrN6IpjKM229Kxce0K_DOs/s2887/2lionblocks.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: #c3d69b; font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2887" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphooHc97OA6X8UZwQKXytRjCT4kLgJe--QNcVrFSodyBduguXnt6irqUyuYkOopzPeseeqDoU64WAmg4UyHbN5YrCDjyY0gD9BQYNI_RT2mx8JTHlwLvJGBlc7jfla-n5CfJzNu5_jrydw9gfVPA6x-fQJhBnC6KvBtrN6IpjKM229Kxce0K_DOs/w320-h170/2lionblocks.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><i style="background-color: white;">My first two completed blocks of the Everglow Quilt</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #374151;">This is a huge challenge for me personally. While my brain is constantly thinking about new ideas, I do not have the time to develop them and they often never leave the "I need to work on that more" phase. Why? Because like many of you, I work full time at a very demanding job that usually takes up 50-60 hours a week. That leaves evenings and weekends, but that time is used to "run" Quiltin' Tia, not "create" Quiltin' Tia.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #374151; text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="clear: both; color: #374151; text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The last few months have given me ice days and post tornado days. I am forever grateful. I wear a watch that tracks my heart rate and was reviewing it one morning and saw period of days that dipped. Guess when it was? The week we were off work. No one had expected we would be out an entire week and I did not bring any work home. Each day we waited to hear and each day it was extended. The gift of an unplanned day lowered my heart rate. I need to learn from that. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #374151; text-align: left;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #374151; float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGUbThvFKkcd8MGYnMcwNc8YZfTKnEOUcrwAZVHuTZxEvHFqM8_FleA98kAIVPx6uUlj23Agr7ZdnciqyOVLLxpUr3qlfnF-mypU0Q2QkOs3rRKb6gsoPB_u1feZYFnma-qLjL4MiHp05UGgjjAvbRSDI4v82JOjfahReAcUfvEOaCUOJKB4TLjI/s304/287289602_4973861346003017_8912016394864429482_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="304" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGUbThvFKkcd8MGYnMcwNc8YZfTKnEOUcrwAZVHuTZxEvHFqM8_FleA98kAIVPx6uUlj23Agr7ZdnciqyOVLLxpUr3qlfnF-mypU0Q2QkOs3rRKb6gsoPB_u1feZYFnma-qLjL4MiHp05UGgjjAvbRSDI4v82JOjfahReAcUfvEOaCUOJKB4TLjI/s1600/287289602_4973861346003017_8912016394864429482_n.jpg" width="304" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial;">I need to schedule time with my sewing<br />machine. If not I will never get to it. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">That ice week I made two quilt tops and created two patterns. It truly was a gift of time and a release from my routine. Did I get laundry done and cook - of course! Did I clean, absolutely. But the demands on my time were gone. There was no reason to leave the house, we couldn't. It was wonderful. And I learned that I need to, at least every few months, schedule a time where there are no demands. I am planning a week like this in June. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><b>But what do I do now?</b> It isn't June and I can't bottle up until then. I find little bits of time here and there. I sketch all the time while I wait. I do not wait well, so letting myself be creative keeps me from getting frustrated that I am wasting time (a huge pet peeve). Below are some ideas that may help you find that time to create a new project, develop an idea, or find a solution to something that has been troubling you. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #374151; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwG3UBParmt9W4u1MUAYJdea8d9h2ZQBXtNUoXjQIK8ylLoXZte5XLliP0bqusebsFr1Usp31G0NgMwdKQ89D2RXobfijTlBO06JBeYjrw_VBJnPcjpONvvNgTz3xTTHgNa0Y45gGdr22SVaPPZwGUDvw_lwPBvYXbENPFix0-atxhwa-L9TkmBg/s315/292820856_5050403935015424_4963451664844360415_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwG3UBParmt9W4u1MUAYJdea8d9h2ZQBXtNUoXjQIK8ylLoXZte5XLliP0bqusebsFr1Usp31G0NgMwdKQ89D2RXobfijTlBO06JBeYjrw_VBJnPcjpONvvNgTz3xTTHgNa0Y45gGdr22SVaPPZwGUDvw_lwPBvYXbENPFix0-atxhwa-L9TkmBg/s1600/292820856_5050403935015424_4963451664844360415_n.jpg" width="315" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">I love baseball and will sew while watching</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Schedule time for creativity: </b>Just like any other appointment or commitment, schedule time for your creative work on your calendar. This will help you prioritize it and make it a regular part of your routine.</span></span><p></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Wake up earlier: Getting up earlier than usual can give you extra time to focus on your creative projects before the rest of your day begins.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Make use of downtime: Look for opportunities to be creative during your downtime, such as waiting in line, commuting, or during lunch breaks. You can use this time to sketch, write, or brainstorm ideas.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Limit distractions: Try to eliminate distractions during your creative time by turning off your phone or notifications, closing your email inbox, and finding a quiet space to work.</span></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Set realistic goals: Setting small, achievable goals can help you make progress on your creative projects and stay motivated.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial;">Remember, being creative doesn't always require large blocks of uninterrupted time. By incorporating small pockets of creative time into your day, you can nurture your creativity and make progress on your projects. I can't wait until June to make a quilt, so finding little bits of time here and there can help me get the job done!</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-79027006342579359792020-03-25T13:34:00.001-07:002020-04-19T16:03:24.088-07:00<h2>
Good Morning and Welcome to a Brand New Day!</h2>
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Times are crazy. </h3>
Where do I begin? I am not old, but am older than my kids and my students (and their teachers). I have lived longer and have experienced many crises. This does not make me an expect - I do not know the answers. What I do know is life is hard. But in the same way, life is fantastic. From the time I was little I watched my strong grandmothers endure hardship, loss, and change. I admired their sensibility, wisdom, and calm. And while the waters were uncharted, they relied on previous sailing experience. They knew what should be done and that this too shall pass. They came out stronger for it. When my grandfather died, I watched my grandmother move into action: making calls and plans. She was heartbroken, grieving, and in shock but remained focused and poised. I never forgot her strength. I wanted to be that person when I grew up; the one who could stay calm and focus on the tasks to be done; to be the comfort and the strength for others. I try, but I get tired, discouraged, and sad at times, too.<br />
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<i>Times are challenging. </i> I am not saying that things now are not hard. They are. So was 9/11 when everything changed. And in 2008, when everything changed again. Those experiences give me cause to worry about this crisis. I worry for small businesses remembering what happens in hard financial times. I worry about my students that are not able to come to school, the ones who come because we are their happy and safe place where they get hugs and are fed. <i>And I am sad</i>. My mother turns 75 next week. We had planned a big family dinner at her favorite restaurant. With some family members at risk and others exposed we have to cancel completely. My spring quilt shows where Michael and I enjoy time with our quilting friends as well as each other have all been cancelled. The way I do my job has changed. My nephew misses out on the rest of his freshman year of college. We can and should be sad. Our plans have changed and some things cannot be regained. But some things have gotten better and this morning I am looking to those for inspiration.<br />
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<i>Leading the way. </i>In the last few days, I have watched people come together for one another in ways I never saw before. I am following my nextdoor app (now that I have time) and am finding so many people reaching out and helping others all while maintaining social distancing and following the new norm. I had a call yesterday from a shop owner in New York who called just to chat about my patterns. She took the time to reach out and make the connection - it was greatly appreciated and brightened my spirit. So from this (still developing) crisis I have learned we must reach out and take time now for one another. Many of us are finding our schedules wide open while others are now bogged down with work and responsibilities as they try to maintain some form of normalcy and balance. <i>We are being called on</i> to care for each other, not in person, but in action and words.<br />
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<i>We will adjust.</i> I am adjusting to limited availability of the food items I normally buy and the ability to get things immediately. My sacred four week hair appointment may not happen and I will live. These are not important now. As my calendar opens I am taking time to breathe. It is time to think about priorities and reset. From each difficult situation in my life there has been loss but there has been new life. After my dad died, my once full days were empty. That summer I began to write quilt patterns. When I died (cardiac arrest - this is the shorthand way we talk about that day in my house) I spent my recovery time reevaluating my life and started writing five yard patterns. In 2008, we lost so much but then returned to school and now Michael and I work in new fields that we love. Each situation has molded and changed me. I have grown. I am thankful for all things and know that God is in charge no matter how much I try to be in control. So after the forest fire of this virus, I will look for the new areas of green and see what is built to replace what has been lost.<br />
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So for now, we should <i>seek peace</i>. Love our family (as we are probably sequestered with them). Play games, cook, sleep, be outside (it is spring and lovely). Give thanks as we do have so much for which to be thankful. Show love and compassion to those that are suffering. Give what you can in your kind words or support. <i>Be strong. Be the light. We are all in this together. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year all of my lovelies! We are super chill this new year. We did not host a New Year's Eve dinner party for a few reasons. Our kids were all home for Christmas. Typically we hold off our family time until New Year's when they return. Instead, we had ALL the family (18 total with 3 dogs) here for Christmas. By New Year's we were beat and opted for a quiet night. Also, Michael worked New Year's Eve which meant we were up at 5:30 that morning. It turned out to be a good idea - we had super cold temps for our area and some ice on the roads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This girl was in bed by 10pm and stayed in my jammies until well after 2pm. There is one thing I did do, I used up that leftover ham to make a few tasty dishes. One is ham and pinapple fried rice (I will share that one in a future blog), the other is Split Pea Soup. So many times we save the bone, knowing we should do something "good" with it, but end up throwing it away because we never figure out what to do or get around to it. This is a great crock pot recipe, and great for a winter day when you are SICK of cooking. Just layer up the crock pot, turn it on, and get back to those netflix shows that aren't going to watch themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 pkg of 16 oz split peas, well rinsed</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 onion, chopped</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">6-8 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp coriander</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp cardamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Fill with water until 1" from the top. Cook for 5-6 hours on high, or 10-12 on low. Remove the ham bone and bay leaves. Stir, mashing the peas if needed. Usually mine just fall apart as I stir. Really the soup is best the day AFTER I make it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">I always stash a few baguettes in the deep freeze from Trader Joe's. I pulled one out and toasted it up in the oven. It was perfect with this spicy soup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Now jump back on that couch and snuggle in while you enjoy your big bowl of tasty soup!</span></div>
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The pattern below uses just two fat quarters, you could make 6 bags for $15. All before the big night!<br />
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My niece informed me that our youngest baby does not have
his own trick or treat bag!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will
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made a few years ago and share the pattern here with you – all my quilting lovelies!<br />
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3/4 yard decorative trim (optional)</div>
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1 fat quarter size of interfacing or thin batting (optional)</div>
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I laid my fat quarters one on top of another and cut the
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">2 - 2" x 20" (those are the ones on the left)</span></div>
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Place one black strip and one orange strip right sides together. Sew 1/4" from the edge along both long edges.</div>
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Time for the bag. Since our bag is lined, we will be making what will look like two bags - one orange, one black. </div>
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Fold the fabric onto itself right sides together so it now measures 13" x 10". Stitch 1/4" from the side and bottom, leave the top open.<br />
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Next is a little trick that will make the bottom of the bag boxy. It makes the bag hold its shape instead of just lying flat.<br />
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Grab one of the bottom corners of the bag and fold it as shown. Measure down 2" from the point and draw a line. It is helpful to use a clear ruler so you can line the seam up vertically and assure your horizontal line is perpendicular to the seam. Just a stickler step, I don't think being a bit off would mess up your bag!<br />
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Pin the corner and stitch along the drawn line. Trim away excess fabric to 1/4". <br />
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Repeat for the other corner of the black piece, and both bottom corners of the orange piece.<br />
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Pinning the straps:<br />
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Turn your bag piece right side out and lay it flat with the seam on the side. Position one of the straps to the bag as shown with right sides together allowing the strap to loop alongside the bag.<br />
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You will want each end approximately 2" from each side of the bag. Pin in place. Flip the bag over and repeat for the other side with the other strap.<br />
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Stitch the straps a scant 1/4" from the edge. You want to be slightly less than 1/4" so that when you are done your stitching does not show, it will be inside the seam allowance.<br />
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Place your lining (mine is the black) around the bag as shown. You want the right sides together at this point.<br />
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Match the side seams and pin all around the edge.<br />
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Sew 1/4" around the top leaving a small opening to turn your bag right side out. That opening will be stitched closed later.<br />
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Turning the bag right side out can be a chore. Be patient and work it out slowly. I want to make a birthing analogy, but I am holding back.<br />
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After the bag is right sides out, carefully pin closed the opening and whip stitch closed by hand.<br />
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Okay, you can stop laughing now! You know I put that bad boy on the machine and stitched it. I am not going to stop this close to being done for hand sewing. Silly quilter...<br />
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Your bag is finished, or it could be. I am going to embellish mine a bit but it isn't necessary. Just know it is fine to stop at this point and love your new bag. <br />
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For my bag, I want to fold down the edge to show off the lining. I turned it down about 1 1/2" from the edge.<br />
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I have to position the straps so they would remain straight and pin it all in place.<br />
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At this point if I were a careful quilter, I would machine stitch the fold down before adding the trim.<br />
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You all know I am not careful. I dove right in and began stitching away - adding the trim while stitching down my folded edge. Oh what a rebel I am!<br />
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I overlapped the trim when I rounded around and back-stitched a bit. I will be honest, some of the thicknesses required patience but I made it.<br />
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And it is worth it! I love this little bag and I know my little one will be the envy of all the other little trick or treaters with his cute bag on Halloween Night. <br />
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We just returned from Temple, Texas where we were a vendor at the Wildflower Quilt Guild's Quilt Show. This group is always so sweet to us. We were given a tour of the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Temple. It is over one hundred years old and a stunning building; full of rich history. If you are ever in Temple, I would suggest attending a service there. Incredibly stunning.<br />
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A big public thank you to the quilt guild. Like it or not you all are stuck with us now! We will be back soon!<br />
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I wanted to share some pictures of our booth. This was the first time in a while we vended at a show, and we were a bit rusty. In the end we figured it out and had a great time. If you would like us to vend at your show, please <a href="mailto:tia@quiltintia.com">email me</a> - we would love to come. We also do speaking engagements and workshops. Information for that is on our website <a href="http://www.quiltintia.com/">www.quiltintia.com</a>.<br />
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Those of you may have noticed a NEW pattern. Yes, we have a new five yard quilt pattern called <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=314">Garland</a>. It is featured here in Paige's Passion - Blue bundle. It was one of the easiest quilts to put together and finished perfectly. It would work just as well with the Paige's Passion Pink Bundle. I have included those images below.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;">Hello all my quilting lovelies! Do you like 30s fabrics? Or are you puzzled by the interest in them? I have found that either you love them or you can't figure out what the big deal is with these old prints. Are they out of fashion in the quilt world? These are all questions I do not know how to answer. Personally, I love vintage stuff. Someday I will have my mahogany twin beds refinished, set up in a guest room and decked out with the two twin 30s quilts I made. I have embroidered vintage pillows that I plan to place on each one. These pastel prints remind me of my Grandma Evelyn. Her love of pink was evident throughout her home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">You can gather from my quilting experiences that I am one of those that LOVE 30s fabrics. So when the opportunity came to order some, I did just that. I went with the brights since they work for boys and girls. They are classic in color and style. </span></span><br />
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Don't you just love it? Clean, crisp, bright. When you purchase the five yard bundle, you can choose any A-OK Pattern for free! If you are stumped and not sure which pattern to use, I have done up a few samples below to give you inspiration. We have yardage, bundles and kits available. </div>
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Of course ANY of the A-OK patterns will work with the group, I have just featured a few. I hope you all are enjoying a brand new year and celebrating everyday!<br />
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<em style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 22px;">See below on how you can make an entire quilt (backing and binding included for $62.94)</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mission - to make a quilt using this great <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=350">Devon</a> fabric</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;">1. You will need a <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=350">five yard bundle</a>, $29.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Any <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=314">A-OK Pattern </a>- all will work with the bundle</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;">3. Choose a <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=350">backing</a> (always 4 yards for any A-OK pattern) $26.36</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;">Grand Total (before tax and shipping) $62.94</span></div>
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Happy Thanksgiving Week all of my Quilting Lovelies!</h3>
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I am so thankful for so many things. I know that I am blessed is every area of my life. This week I will host Thanksgiving dinner for my family and I am super excited. Alanna (my 10 year old niece) told me that her favorite part of coming to my house is when we all sit at the table for dinner together. Who says kids don't appreciate traditions and family time? With comments like that, this Tia will continue to make sure we all gather at the table for our meals... even if it is takeout pizza (which it is sometimes). <br />
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My wish for all of you is a week full of thankful reflection, peace and love. It is a beautiful time of year and we are alive to enjoy it. <br />
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<a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343">NEW PATTERN!</a><br />
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It was time for a new baby pattern. Our newest is called <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343">PUZZLES</a> and looks just like one! It may look complicated, but it is all strip pieced with minimal matching... yes, let me say that again. Minimal matching + strip piecing = SUPER FAST QUILT! I made this one in just a few hours on retreat. I hope you like it.<br />
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I am back from retreat with my quilting friends. Twelve of us spent four days together quilting, laughing and eating. All wonderful pastimes for me! But, at first I wasn't sure I could go...<br />
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We arrived just in time for dinner. We were greeted with hugs and welcomes. I was able to set up my stuff and sew a bit, but was really exhausted. Each retreat house is different. This one slept four to a room and the work area was well lit and spacious, truly one of the nicest set ups I have seen. But there is more than just quilting going on at those retreats. Friends help keep you in check, see what you don't and love on you all the same. </div>
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I have been working some LONG hours. My workload has increased and sadly my day still had the same 24 hours it always did. I knew retreat was coming. I began to dread it. I originally wanted to take Thursday and Friday off, but knew this would not be possible. I worked 11 hour days leading up to Thursday, telling myself it was okay to take a day. I stressed about leaving. I stressed packing and preparing food. All because there simply weren't enough hours in the day to do it all. Mom and I left Thursday afternoon. I was exhausted and brought work with me. </div>
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Friday morning my roommates told me I tossed and turned all night. I talked in my sleep and it was obvious I was in pain. I also snored. Good Lord - the embarrassment! I knew I was tired, but did not know that it was taking such a toll on me. I apologized and felt horrible that they had to endure my disruptions. I did my work on Friday morning that I brought to do, but did not touch it again the rest of the weekend. </div>
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The longer I was there, the more I relaxed. I sewed like a madwoman. But took time to talk with friends. We caught up, shared and supported one another. We laughed, cried, and all the while sewed little pieces of fabric into masterpieces. Talk about a therapy session! <br />
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Well what do you think? I have created some others for you out of the other fabric bundles we have... check these out (from left to right: Devon, Era of Jane Collection Blue, Botanique Multi, Hideaway)!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px;">Hello my quilting lovelies! I hope you are enjoying your week, mine has been a roller coaster of events. My sweet Grandma passed away at 98, I have had some physical challenges, and all the while work has been nonstop! New students, adjustments, meetings - so many full days with long hours. It will slow down a bit after next week (I am super optimistic). It doesn't matter, I stay and work because we need to make sure every kid has what they need. But, there are times when the best of our efforts are thwarted, and it is emotionally draining. There hasn't been enough time between these events to return to center. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">My dreams have been strange and unsettling. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px;">The mental filing cabinet has been stuffed closed for too many days. I need to open it, take out each file, process it properly and return it neatly to the drawer. Each requires time before they can be put to rest. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;"> So this weekend, I am taking my time. I will rest, listen to music, pray, watch some shows with Chich, cook some tasty meals and do laundry. But mostly, just be. I am so greatly blessed and for all of it I am thankful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px;">This happy little roll would be perfect to make a strip race quilt. I have done two blog posts on how to do it - <a href="http://quiltintia.blogspot.com/2015/04/super-fast-baby-quilt-strip-race.html">click here</a> and <a href="http://quiltintia.blogspot.com/2016/06/strip-race-baby-quilt-take-two.html">click here</a>. To make a strip race quilt, order this <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=356">roll</a> and <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=356">3/4 yd of another print</a>. This will give you 1/2 yard for the border and 1/4 of a yard to cut the two additional strips needed to make 20. This is one of my favorite ways to make a baby quilt! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">That is my sharing for this week. Please feel free to <a href="mailto:tia@quiltintia.com">contact me</a> if you have any questions. I would love to see your completed A-OK quilts and share them on the website, so feel free to <a href="mailto:tia@quiltintia.com">send them my way</a>. Show and Tell is so much fun!</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-88891805451966790342016-08-31T04:13:00.001-07:002016-09-20T14:09:58.095-07:00How to Live a Full Life<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I learned from my grandmother that even though you get older, you are still the same person you always were. One Sunday we were sitting in my kitchen, just chatting about family and life. I remember telling her that when I was little, I thought when I was 26 (don't know why I chose that number) I would have it all figured out. I pictured myself in my own apartment and a job that I loved. Everything was in its place and perfect (think Mary Tyler Moore show). I would know what to do , when to do it - be a grown up. It would be figured out. This led to a very difficult 27th birthday, but that is another story. <br />
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Grandma told me, "Things have changed and I have learned things, but I feel like the same person I was when I was 30." That was interesting. <br />
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Everyone should be blessed to have a grandma that explains aging in such an open and honest way. No question was ever too personal. If we were curious, we would ask. <br />
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This week we are saying goodbye to my grandma. She is 98, a strong 98. I am a blessed girl to have my grandma this long. She is an amazing woman: a strong, independent, stubborn woman. All the reasons I love her. The examples she set by living her life taught me so very much and contributed greatly to the woman I am today. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma, me and Daddy, Thanksgiving 1967</td></tr>
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On that note, I am approaching a big number year: the number year my grandma was when I was born. I am reminded that I am still the same person. The outside ages, but me - I am still the same. I never knew my grandma up to the age I am today, but rather, watched her second half of life. I, like my grandma, am the same person inside I was 20 years ago. This is not to say life events and lessons are futile - quite the opposite. I like to think they mold us and shape us to become more of who we were in the first place. Grandma modeled life as an example. I learned what I wanted in love and marriage from watching her and my grandfather. My faith in God was planted by my grandmother, not by just going to church (which we did - a lot), but by her lessons and example. She knew the bible and was able to use it to explain life as needed. She gave me a great love of hymns and songs of worship. Not to mention the baking, gardening, ballet, theater, and classical music. Grandma loved life and enjoyed it. I want to be like that when I grow up. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visiting family in Houston, Christmas a few years ago</td></tr>
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So I plan to live my life as my grandma did. Love on family. Be strong when it is needed. Stay calm. Be honest about your feelings. Honor God in all you do. Be thankful and content. Go out with your friends and take those trips. Do what you love doing. Live.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-9393470540875992452016-08-14T09:03:00.001-07:002016-08-14T09:25:17.968-07:00Quiltin' Tia History - The last ten yearsHello again all my quilting lovelies out there. Are you ready for some Quiltin' Tia history? To understand where I am now, I think it is necessary.<br />
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<b>Spring, 2005 </b>- We move to Texas. We had been slowly building our online website for five years. We lived in a perfectly small (874 sq ft) 2 bedroom house, but our now teenage boys and growing business were making it impossible. We knew moving was necessary! The timing was perfect. Addison would be a junior and would attend high school for the two years needed to be a resident for college (cha-ching). We found a house online, mom checked it out, and we bought it sight unseen. It had the needed storage/workroom for the business. We still live in that house!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Store - a bit of whimsy on the porch</td></tr>
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<b>Fall, 2005</b> - Michael and I start brainstorming about opening a storefront. We researched, planned, and discussed. We found a building down the street from our house (although we did look all around the area) and opened our little shop. Many of you remember our store. We made it a beautiful place that was an extension of our home. We wanted our guests to feel welcomed and enjoy their time in our "fabricland." We met wonderful people and loved what we were doing. <br />
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<b>Spring, 2008 </b>- The financial crisis is real. The economy began slowing and cutbacks had to be made. We made the difficult decision to close the storefront but continue online. As many of you know, those were some scary times. We made changes. We found outside jobs and went back to school.<br />
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<b>2008-2013 -</b> These were lean, difficult years. In 2013, Michael and I graduated and found jobs in our fields. Michael is a respiratory therapist and I became a special education teacher. I also continued on and earned my Masters degree. I now work as a diagnostician. We love what we do, truly. But we always missed the shop. It was a creative outlet for us both.<br />
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<b>March 28, 2014 </b>- I die. Yes, die. I suffered cardiac arrest in my classroom and by the swift and excellent skills of our crisis team on campus I am here now to tell about it. AEDs save lives people. Nothing could be found as a cause, but a defibrillator was "installed." I was ordered to rest and recover. Now, you know me, I am not a good patient. I am not skilled at this thing called "rest," and my mind is in constant motion. <br />
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<b>Summer 2014 </b>- Back in 2008 or 2009 while vending at market, a fellow vending friend made the comment, "You should come up with a line of patterns for five yard quilts!" I thought it was a fabulous idea. But, my life was crazy and it was on the back burner, really the deep freeze. Now with no work or school I had time. The project was exactly what I needed to occupy my brain. A-OK was born. My mind shifted to five yard bundles and their flexibility. I was having a blast.<br />
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<b>Today</b> - Who is still reading this? Wow. Okay, so here we are today. A-OK is now 21 patterns and 9 baby patterns. And we have begun to grow our store again. We are purchasing fabric groups. We are planning on doing some quilt shows, guest speaking and workshops. We are again having a blast. Yes, we are keeping our day jobs, we love them. But we also plan to continue to build Quiltin' Tia. Attending events gives us what we were missing - <b>YOU!</b> Connecting with quilters, planning projects, sharing stories - all the things we lost when we closed the shop and downsized online. <br />
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So, are you with us? Are you ready? If you have a quilt show and need a vendor, we would love to hear about it. Does your quilt group or guild need a speaker/teacher for a workshop? <b>We would love to come meet you! </b> Also, expect some new fabric groupings and patterns as we continue to grow and share. I have a few new ideas up my sleeve too... our creative outlet is back. <br />
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<i>Email for workshops, presentations or vending opportunities - <a href="mailto:tia@quiltintia.com">tia@quiltintia.com </a> </i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-40005536111024056242016-08-14T05:58:00.002-07:002016-08-14T05:58:54.711-07:00New A-OK Pattern - Irish Thing<h2 style="background-color: #c1ce89; color: #646400; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; position: relative;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">New A-OK Pattern - <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=314">Irish Thing</a><span id="goog_1562450573"></span><span id="goog_1562450574"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> (Super fast, super easy five yard quilt)</span></h2>
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Either way, snow storm or heat wave, it is a good excuse to quilt. Summer is my productive season since I am on break. I have been SUPER excited for this quilt. I have a long time love affair with irish chain quilts. But, the pattern would have to be adapted a bit to fit the A-OK formula. Finally, I found a way and I love it. The instructions give detail for pressing so all the seams will "butt" and match perfectly. It really takes the stress out of it! I hope you like it! Click <a href="http://shop.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=314" target="_blank">here</a> to check it out.<br />
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Oh my GOODNESS! We had such a great time in Temple with our new quilting buddies. Our workshop had all different fabrics and all different patterns. Some ladies made five yard quilts, others chose to work on baby quilts. All were using the A-OK method and were so beautiful! I have asked them to send pictures of their completed quilts to share. I can hardly wait!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are in a shop and see a gorgeous quilt on the wall. The colors, the design, it all works and is beautiful. You want to make THAT quilt with THOSE fabrics. Why? There are many reasons. Some quilters are not confident in their ability to choose fabrics, others simply want what they see since they know it is right and will look great. No guesswork, right? I do it too. We have always been known at Quiltin' Tia for our quilt kits. So, I am super happy and excited to share with you three new
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<span style="font-size: large;">You pick the five yard bundle and then pick the pattern that you like or matches your skill level. We have 19 different patterns from which to choose. How will you tell us? When checking out, simply write the pattern title in the comments box. What if you forget? Don't worry - we will email you. </span></div>
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Well, it was time to make another super fast baby quilt! My hairstylist is expecting a baby boy next month. I will see her in one week (thank goodness) and wanted to give it to her then. One week - I had better get busy!<br />
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Side note to answer your questions: Yes, I have known she was expecting for months. Yes, I have known I wanted to make her a quilt - I love her! No, I didn't think I was running out of time. And lastly, yes, we have all been there. <br />
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Okay - time to get started! I reread my own post (I have slept many times since then) to review what I needed. I assembled my strips from my handy dandy 2 1/2" strip drawer. Here is what I pulled:<br />
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These were fabrics I had left over from the new <a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=314" target="_blank">SQUARED</a> sample and <a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">BABY PINWHEEL</a> sample. I am loving them together! I arranged my strips in a visually pleasing order, but know this is not necessary. It is just me thinking I am in control of how this quilt is going to turn out. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All chained pieced and ready!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I trimmed away the excess and pressed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All pressed and ready to begin - one big long strip.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grab each end, right sides together and sew, sew, sew...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I got to the end, I cut it apart. Press.<br />
Round one complete.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grab those ends and sew again! This is round 2.<br />
When I got to the end, I cut along this fold.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Round three! Same as before, Cut along fold, press.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Round 4 is the final round. I cut along this fold. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is what my quilt looks like so far. Crazy how the<br />
colors mix themselves up (even after I tried to arrange them).<br />
Time to consider borders. </td></tr>
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I wasn't thrilled with how my finished product looked and I thought it needed a snazzy border. Last time I put pinwheels in the corners. This time, I considered more. I thought about rail fences, stripes and then settled on a nine patch in each corner. I wanted to pull the red from the center (where most of it ended up) out to the corners. I used the tan to help balance the blue plaid that was the rest of the border. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I cut 1 3/4" strips from scraps and sewed them as shown. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I subcut 1 3/4" pieces and arranged them. <br />
I then sewed the nine patches together. <br />
They measured 4 1/4" at this point, so I cut my border strips this size.</td></tr>
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The nine patches helped to balance out a wacky quilt. I now like it (thank goodness - it is a gift). <br />
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Time to quilt! I used a variegated King Tut (from Superior Threads) called Patriotic. Perfect! It has red, white and blue and will show up nicely on the light blue polka dot I am using for the backing.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the back - I love how the thread shows up!</td></tr>
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I straight line quilted this one very much like my previous quilt. It did not take long - about an hour. </div>
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I hope she likes it! It isn't fancy, I would call it a "useful" quilt. Not an heirloom, but a quilt that is meant to be used, washed and loved. I wonder what my 2 1/2" strip drawer will deliver next time!</div>
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I made my sample using red white and blue fabrics. Chich says it has a very nautical feel. Michael said this one was one of his favorites. I hope you guys like it.<br />
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There are four large blocks in the middle of the quilt where you could feature a large print - it could be a very large scale print. Some of those character prints would work really well. <br />
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New A-OK Pattern - Squared (Super fast, super easy new five yard quilt)</h2>
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Hello and welcome to summer! I am excited to show you the newest A-OK pattern. I started the sample yesterday and finished today. How is that for fast? <br />
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I picked the fabrics last September using the five yard formula. I didn't know at the time the pattern - it didn't matter. I knew no matter which one I picked, the fabric would work. <br />
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The finished quilt looks americana, not a planned event. I felt the fabrics were more bohemian, with the paislies and bandana looking prints. The quilt would be great on the back of our couch for the fourth. I had some fabric left over - I could make some cute throw pillows to match! <br />
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My next project is preparing for the Wildflower quilt guild workshop in July. It is fun to see quilters creating and not making something myself! I can focus on what others are doing and visit. <br />
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I know summer has just begun, and I am trying not to think about how quickly it will pass. Enjoy each day, right? <br />
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Do something that makes you happy today. Smile. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112929977286792470.post-48661967484010810632016-05-30T09:58:00.000-07:002016-05-30T09:58:30.299-07:00Charm Square Tablerunner - Uses Charms and Mini-Charms<h2>
<i>"But what are you going to DO with them?"</i></h2>
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I was recently in a quilt shop (imagine that) and saw a pack of mini charm squares. I couldn't help but pick that adorable little bundle up and play with it! We all know how stinking cute charm packs are, but their little baby sibling the "mini charm pack" was the most precious thing ever. Then the words of my friend were spoken.</div>
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Good night! I don't know. Do we ever know what we are doing with all that orphaned, lonely fabric we take home to nuture and love? All I knew was that this little precisely perfect assortment was going to look better at my house than here at the shop. What did I do? I left it there, it probably is now on the island of misfit fabrics due to my lack of compassion. I left, but I couldn't stop thinking about those squares.<br />
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How my mind works (proceed with caution): I told myself that I needed to create a purpose for my new found crush. So I came up with an adaptation of my previous charm square table runner that this time uses both charm squares and mini charm squares. Ha! I now had a REASON to purchase those boogers and I could say, "I KNOW what I am going to make!" Yes, it was a long process to justify a purchase, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorted into the groups for the points and background of points.</td></tr>
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I ripped open my packets and began to play with my sweet darlings. I needed three runners, so I ordered two of each packet (the pattern for one runner is only one pack of each, I am just an overachiever). I studied each glorious print, so pleased with the variety. The table runner uses the small squares to make the points on three star blocks. To make sure the points were visible, I would need to choose my lightest and darkest squares for the points and background. <br />
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Next, I began to build my star blocks. The mediums can play as "lights" against the darkest of the darks. The mediums could play as "darks" against the lights. This for me is the fun part, putting little groups together until I was pleased with my sorting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sorted my squares, star centers, points and background (I was making three runners, <br />
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The remaining five inch squares were going to be the rest of my runner, so I set them aside for now. The pattern has you make the star blocks first. The star points will not look like a typical flying geese block, there will be a space between the points on the block.<br />
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Three stars done and then on to the four patches, two patches and singles. <br />
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The runner goes together super fast and I can't wait to try it out with some other charm packs. It takes about 1/2 yard for the binding, and 3/4 of a yard for the backing. It would be super cute to buy some of the yardage and make matching napkins. What a great gift idea! I may have to order some of the fabric since these will be in my kitchen and I have a thing for cloth napkins.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. Back in the dark ages when I was a kid, we didn't start school until the Tuesday after Labor Day. Of course now the kids have been back for two weeks and I was back the first part of August. Either way, Labor Day means my favorite season is coming - FALL! The pumpkins and decorations will come out and I am in my element. Cooler days (thank goodness) and before I know it Halloween will be here (so excited).</span></span><br />
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done hosting visiting family and friends. For now, I am returning to
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<i>Note: I originally planned to blog our redo of our son Chich's
room, but along the way found a more important message. As many of you
know our son Chich (Christian) is a person with Asperger's Syndrome
(Autism). He is bright, loving and a very talented artist. We
believe that while autism brings many challenges, there are an equal amount of
gifts. We all have worked hard to instill coping and social skills to
allow him to live in a world that is foreign to his own sense of being.
So with his dislike of change and refusal to allow even a coat of paint (which
we have been trying to do for 10 years), this was going to require a lot of
effort and planning.</i><br />
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Michael and I are schemers. Okay, I am a big schemer; Michael just
goes along with my plans. We have lived in our house for ten years and
our younger son has refused to allow us to update his room. There are
only two rooms in our house that have not been repainted and redecorated -
Chich's room and the office. The office was in use the day we arrived as
our online business was first priority, no time to redo. Now Chich works
from home and uses it full time and we still run our online business as
well. It will take a lot of planning and some fast action to ever redo
the office.<br />
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So, Chich's room was a better target. Let me just say how much work is
involved with a room that hasn't been touched in ten years. Our son does
not like change or to get rid of anything. Recently, he has begun to
"get into" what he wears and changed his hair. He has a great
job that he loves. He is growing up! Just before he left, he agreed
to go through his clothes with me and get rid of the ones he doesn't wear any
longer. He was brutal! This has not been done since high
school. He got rid of four trash bags - more than I would have! I
knew the time had come. Time to clean up his room and give him a new
start. <br />
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Chich said he wanted to go visit his brother for a few days, and I was
delighted. The wheels started turning (since I am currently home and not
working this summer). We put our son on the train and we were off!
Michael took Friday off from work to allow us enough days to do the big
job. We headed to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things and went home to clear
out the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of his belongings moved to the guest room</td></tr>
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<b>Thursday Evening -</b> The clean out. Everything was pulled from the
room. No time to sort it now, just group it and move on. I gave up
cleaning Chich's room when I went back to school full time (and working full
time). I figured if he wanted to live that way, I wasn't helping him
by cleaning up after him. After a few swamp outs through the years and
some touch up cleaning, the room was out of control. I told myself cleaning this out
wasn't mean, but as an unhealthy environment it was necessary (mental gymnastics for
justification). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dirty walls and HUGE hole to be patched</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>Friday -</b> Cleaning and prepping. We headed to Home Depot and Target to
try to get a few pieces to replace those that were damaged and so old we didn't
want them to return. I had looked online and found a few; of course they
do not have ANYTHING like those items in the store. I won't worry about
that right now. Time to get the paint, blinds, and stuff to fix up the
place.<br />
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First, was scraping the popcorn ceiling. We wet it with a little water
and it came off great! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No more popcorn! Down to the drywall.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Next came washing the walls. Oh my!
That was a job: washing the walls, the closet organizer and the trims.
Michael had the fun job of patching a huge hole that an angry teenager not
wanting to get up one school morning had kicked a few years ago (it had been
strategically covered with a poster all this time). This was a lot of
patching those holes from posters and general teenage use.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Texturing added to the ceiling </td></tr>
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By the evening we were ready to texture the ceiling and the patch
areas. What a messy job. I was covered in it! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Showered and ready for the next part.
Paint. Put the first coat on the walls and I am done. Tomorrow is
another day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paint on the walls and ceiling, nice and clean</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>Saturday -</b> I am one sore woman! No time for wimps, so back to
painting. We are on a tight timeline and Chich's return will mean the end
off all production. The ceiling soaked up a ton and I was worried that
two gallons wouldn't be enough. Whew! Just made it!<br />
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Crown moulding. This is Michael's thing. I am happy to hold it
in place, help you measure, even touch up the paint, but that is it. It
is funny after doing so many of these projects, we each have our niche. I
scrape the ceiling, paint, plan the arrangement (make scaled down drawings of
room and furniture on graph paper), decorate and clean. Michael sands and
paints all trim, electrical, crown moulding and light fixtures.<br />
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I am starting to feel the crunch. I don't think we will finish before
we have to bring Chich home. There is always so much hurry up and wait
with these types of projects along with the unexpected along the way. It
seemed that everything we planned was taking three times as long as we
thought. <br />
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<b>Sunday -</b> Well, here we are. Michael was called into work, so all work
has stopped. Why? Because we are at the point of Michael needing to
do his stuff before I can load the room. So, I am using this time to
sort, prepare, assemble and straighten the rest of the house. Best laid
plans, right?<br />
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Our evening was full and we didn't get to bed until 12:30 am! We ended
the evening by cleaning the carpet. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gaming Cabinet</td></tr>
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<b>Monday </b>- Michael is back at work. By afternoon, the crown moulding was finished and painted, blinds up, trim painted and
all areas touched up. Now it was time to start bringing in Chich's stuff
and create the room. All of his furniture had to be trashed. It was
worn, broken and tired from the many years of boy abuse. This was the
stuff we had put in when our boys were little! To keep the cost down, we
moved three bookcases from the fabric room and a cabinet from the
workshop. We drilled holes in the back for cords and such since we would
use it as a media cabinet. The end tables were new from Target.
These were solid and look great in the space.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decluttered closet</td></tr>
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<b>THE BIG REVEAL!</b><br />
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We brought Chich home from the train station. He was hungry, tired and
his feet hurt (problem with his shoes). Now here is where you other
parents with children with autism will be nodding your head in
agreement.<br />
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Chich didn't want to go see the room. He saw his old TV in the dining
room (we could not take it out, too big), so he knew something was up.
Chich does not like change, new things or letting go of items. I have
tried to balance my need for neatness and streamlined living with his need for
consistency and items. Life is change, so it would not help him to live
in a bubble, but I do understand his needs and bend quite a bit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New bookcases, blinds, curtains and crown moulding</td></tr>
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I convinced him (begrudgingly) to come see the new space. He stood in
the doorway and pronounced he hated it. "It isn't my room, how dare
you." I am not put off by this; this is not my first rodeo. I
explained that these were all his things and that I did not remove them (only
the trash). He then expressed that he was sad not to have the old
furniture (albeit broken and not serving their original purpose) because it is
what he has always had. He was emotionally attached to it. I get
it.<br />
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In our family, you are allowed to express your opinions, but you must
support it with details. So, instead of Chich saying, "I hate
it," examples and descriptions are required. He said the furniture
was too boxy. I get that, I explained that I blended the squareness of
the nightstands with the curves of the lamps and lampshades (all to mimic the
design in the bedding). He did say he liked the bed and was happy to have
sheets that would stay on his thick mattress. My argument that the room
is a healthy place to sleep and live now free of dust and dirt were
dismissed. The longer he stood looking in the space, the more irritated
he became. I relented and he returned to the office to have some dinner and work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bed and nightstands</td></tr>
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Now some of you may think we are mean to do all this to his room without his
knowledge and while he was gone. I have learned with Chich that it is
much harder and painful for him to live through the culling process, the
movement and upheaval of furniture and disruption to his routine. Whenever
we moved when the kids were little (which we did often), I would have their
bedroom finished and set up as quickly as possible. If their things were
set up (their beds and toys) it would lesson the trauma and comfort them in
some way. Their routines were always important to me. I do not
dismiss Chich's feelings, but as a mom I want to help him understand the need
for updates, cleaning and order. He has to live in a world where this is
common occurrence and is expected. Yes, he hates it now, as he has every
time I have changed anything in our home (or my hair or appearance). But
over time he adjusts.<br />
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I love my son. I am proud of him and have lived through years of
struggles and disappointments. Dropping out of college in his junior
year, only to land his dream job one month later disrupts my sense of world
balance. As a mom, we all want our children to be independent, successful
and happy. I could give in and allow him to avoid difficult situations
and dismiss it as necessary due to his Autism. I can't. I
won't. What I will do is help him understand that his feelings are valid,
but we must learn the ways to navigate through the world and develop skills to
do so. Being a jerk, not allowed. Doing something in a different
way or retreating from irritating envirnoments, totally okay. But
mostly, trying to get him to talk about it and diffuse his constant
stress. Normal transitional activities (having a job, talking with
someone, going to new places) have speed bumps we must acknowledge the steps and
discuss. Talking through situations and possible solutions allow him to map his responses which give him the "practice" needed before actually doing something. This is something we have done since he was little and continue today.<br />
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Yes, I push him. I push myself. I push my students. What
have I received in return? A greater understanding of different
viewpoints. Patience (thank you God), lots of patience. A lot of resistance,
and sometimes full blown fits, screaming and fights. There have been
great bouts of sadness when I realize there are some things that will always be
difficult (near impossible). But mostly, it has been an appreciation of small
victories. Although our family progress isn't on the normal age timeline,
it is a constant forward motion and milestones are achieved.<br />
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So, Chich has a new room and his response was not what we see on those home decorating
show reveals. No screams of excitement or big hugs and thanks yous.
I am cool with that. It was just another opportunity to move forward,
which we will continue to do every day. <br />
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Susan/Tia <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18px;">Happy <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1133619993" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4th of July</span></span>!</span></h3>
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I was lucky enough to go on TWO vacations last month. Both
were to visit family and friends and I had a wonderful time. It was
great to go home and catch up with everyone - something I haven't had
the opportunity to do since going back to school. The best memories are
just hanging out. I had missed them all so very much! Now that I am
home it is time to play catch up - you all know what I mean. Doctor's
appointments, paying bills, shopping, etc. I also did not stick to my
eating plan (hey, I was on vacation), so now I am returning to lose the 9
pounds I gained. I am not complaining - I am blessed to have gone and
blessed to be able to take care of things upon return. I have made my
to do list and plan on getting most of it done today so I can relax with
Michael and celebrate the holiday. <br />
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We are almost done reworking our website. I hope you like
it. Currently, you need to click through a transfer page when you go to
our address <a href="http://www.quiltintia.com/" target="_blank">www.quiltintia.com</a>. When it is complete, that will be gone. Just part of the process of the redo!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">My wish is that you all are able to take
some time this weekend to celebrate. For me, celebrating is doing what I
want to do - so I bet there will be a bit of quilting somewhere in the
next few days. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Before I left I finished up a new A-OK
pattern. I am ready to share it with you and hope you like it. I love
quilts that give an optical illusion (without much effort) and this one
is great. By playing with the light and dark fabric placement, the
quilt gives a basketweave design. To me it looks very masculine and
would make a great quilt for that guy in your life that isn't "quilty."
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The pattern uses the A-OK method of
choosing 5 one yard cuts to make the quilt. It finishes 62" x 73" - big
enough for a man sized quilt! The blocks are super simple and sew up
quickly. Just choose a large scale print you love, then find a medium
scale print that works with it. Lastly, pull a light, a medium and a
dark. Have fun with it! Remember, those fabrics you choose this way
will make ANY of the A-OK quilts. Are you thinking 5 one yard cuts when
you go to the fabric store yet? It has really changed the way I look
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eating them on their own, so I have one of these smoothies every day,
usually in the afternoon. You can add any supplements you take (powders
or juices), you won't taste them as much! I add maca powder for
hormone balance (truly, this is some good stuff). I have a little bullet
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries (again, Trader Joe's is great)</span></li>
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<li>Baby fabrics are so stinkin' cute</li>
<li>Baby quilts make the best shower gifts EVER!</li>
<li>Since they are small, they are super quick</li>
<li>I can quilt that little guy on my own machine</li>
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So my little brain when to work. How could I incorporate the A-OK method into baby quilts? After a bit of playing, I came up with the following:<br />
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Pick 4 different half yard cuts and you have a quilt top - BOOM!<br />
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Start with a cute novelty print. Next choose a light, a medium and a dark.<br />
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It was fun for me to pull the fabrics for the samples, I love bright cheery stuff. It was also easy because all I needed was 1/2 yard to get going. Those little pieces in my stash that were too small before were perfect here. Next step was to hit my solids and coordinating prints and pull it together. Play time in the fabric is always a good time!<br />
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So, to begin, there are <a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">six patterns</a>. Here they are!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">Baby Links</a> - 39" x 43"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">Baby Chevron</a> - 40" x 37"</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">Baby Links</a> is one of the first ones I did. Super easy blocks (strip pieced of course) make a puzzle/light switch pattern. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=343" target="_blank">Baby Trellis </a>- 34" x 43"</td></tr>
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When I first looked at this one all I saw were squares kissing. They sort of looked like frogs. Yes, I am nuts (don't ink blot analyze me here). Easy strip pieced blocks that give an off center, crazy look.<br />
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I have paired up some fabric bundles that are available on the website for purchase. Any set of fabric will make any of the quilts. I also put some on the <a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=513&page_id=17&Categ_Id=337" target="_blank">kits</a> page so you can see them in the pattern if that is easier for you. </div>
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Ta Dah! I know many of you do not like the black/white mock ups, but I do it so YOU can envision your fabrics in the quilt. But, for all of us that like pretty pictures, here are some of the samples I did:</div>
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Hello all of my quilting buddies! I recently went on retreat where many of us were working on strip race quilts. The quilt uses 40 strips and produces a lap size quilt in a matter of a few short hours. I previously made one, the blog is posted here: <a href="http://quiltintia.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-race-using-strips-winner-is-quilt.html" target="_blank">STRIP RACE LAP SIZE QUILT</a>.<br />
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This got me to thinking... how could I make this into a baby quilt using fewer strips. As usual, when I am trying to fall asleep, I do quilt math. Consider it the nerdy alternative to counting sheep. I came up with a number of strips that would finish the right size and enough for a pieced binding as well. So here it is:<br />
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1 scrap of white/off white fabric (enough to cut 8- 2 1/2" squares) - OPTIONAL, this is if you do the pinwheel corners.<br />
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Backing - 1 1/2 yard<br />
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Here are the fabrics I pulled. I have a drawer with 2 1/2" strips that I collect from other quilt projects and cut from leftover fabrics. There are 15 for the quilt and 5 for the binding. I also picked out a cool stripe and a pink dot for the backing. These would not have been my first choices, but I was going with what I had in my stash. I could have pieced a cool backing if I needed. <br />
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Begin by joining the 15 strips end to end as shown. Place right sides together, sewing diagonally. You could sew them end to end if that is easier. <br />
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I chained pieced them. Just pick up the end of one strip and grab another.<br />
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Trim away the excess leaving a 1/4" seam allowance.<br />
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Press seams in either direction. You will have one REALLY long strip at this point.<br />
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Cut 18" off the end of your long strip. This is necessary so that the seams stagger throughout the quilt. I added it to my binding group of strips (seems a pity to waste it).<br />
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Here is where it starts to go FAST!<br />
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Grab the ends of your long strip and begin sewing them together (1/4" seam) until you almost reach the fold (where they are connected).<br />
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At this point, snip the fold. Press the entire length of the strip (seams to either side).<br />
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Your strip is now two wide and half the length with which you started.<br />
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Repeat the process once again. Grab the ends and begin sewing. Once you reach the end, snip the fold.<br />
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Press. Now it is four strips wide.<br />
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Repeat again, now it is 8 wide!<br />
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One last time - now it is 16 wide. Done! Time for the borders<br />
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Originally, I had planned to just add a border and be done. But as I was sewing I began thinking it would be nice to add a pieced block in each corner. Since the seams were on a diagonal, a pinwheel block was in order to repeat this pattern. I grabbed the binding strips and chose four of them. I then cut 2 - 2 1/2" squares from each one. I found an off white scrap strip (any scrap of fabric will work here) and cut 8 - 2 1/2" squares.<br />
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Take one light square and on the wrong side, draw a diagonal line. Place this square with a colored square, right sides together.<br />
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Sew 1/4" from each side of the line as shown.<br />
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Cut apart.<br />
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Press open. You now have two squares!<br />
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Continue with the rest of the squares.<br />
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Arrange one of each color square as shown.<br />
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Sew the left two and the right two together as shown. Press the seams in opposite directions.<br />
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Sew the sides together. Press.<br />
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Make 4 blocks (one for each corner).<br />
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My blocks measured 4". Whatever yours measure after you square them up, that will be the width of your border. <br />
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Cut four strips from your border fabric - 4" wide (or the size of your squares). <br />
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Add borders!<br />
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I am super pleased with how the quilt turned out.<br />
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Binding time!<br />
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I took the long full length strips I set aside and cut them along the fold line so thet would be shorter and add more interest. I also added in the 18" chunk I cut off of the first strip. Sew the different colors together, alternating the colors as you like. Be sure to sew them diagonally to repeat the theme of the quilt.<br />
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Press the seams. Then press the entire length in half lengthwise. I love pieced bindings! They are so fun!<br />
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I quilted with a variegated thread down the
middle of each strip, around the inner part of the border, once through the center of the border, and
around the triangles in the corner block.<br />
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Add the cool binding.<br />
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Ta dah! Remember, you could just do a standard border and it would be even quicker to finish. The pieced binding would help tie it all together just as well. Please send me your pictures - I always love seeing your interpretations. So fun to share!<br />
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And a tease - I have a new project coming out soon with a similar theme as this quilt. That is all you get for now! Let me finish up the school year with my educational babies and it will be coming right at you. Now go quilt something! I am going to start dinner!<br />
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Susan (Tia)<br />
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