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Saturday, March 14, 2009
2:22 AM | Posted by Mel

We are spirits (daughters) of the most creative being in the universe

Start Small Improve Beautify Extend Cultivate Develop . . . . CREATE Don't let the voice of critics paralyze you

I'm echoing the beautiful post that Kim of Bitty Bits & Pieces had today. Doesn't it stir that creative dust in your head??

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Monday, March 2, 2009

My First Hexagons

10:44 PM | Posted by Mel
Here is my first 'work' using hexagons.
I've wanted to try hexagons for a few years, but have been intimidated by them, so I had to go in search of help. I'm using the freezer paper technique that I learned from Kaaren and another nice blogging friend, but I forgot her name! (I'm so sorry!)
The tips that they shared that I think were very useful were:
1. Trace your hexies to the paper side of one sheet of freezer paper.
2. Put at least two more sheets of freezer paper under the top sheet that has the traced shapes.
3. Staple in two places within the hexagon shape before cutting them out.
This way you will accurately cut three shapes with one cut.
4. Use a paper punch to put a hole in the middle of the freezer paper shape. This will aide in the removal of the paper when the project is done.
5. Cut out the traced shapes and remove staples.
I'm not going for any particular pattern with my hexies, I just want to use funky fabric only and make it really random. I really like sewing them and am glad I jumped in and finally learned how to make them!
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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Adding some WONK to the * * OP * *!!

11:33 AM | Posted by Mel

Finished quilt using OP blocks with my wonky technique.
Quilt for my nephew Collin.


To see a close up of the quilting, click here.

Thanks for the kind comments on my OP block!

This year my mantra is :

"Try something new,
do something differently,
enhance what I have."

So that's what I did to this fun and easy block by Pat!

Here is how I do it:


Is this making sense? I hope so!!



Are you going through measurement withdrawls?


Need a break??
Go grab some CHOCOLATE then get back to it!

Almost done!!


Well, what do you think of yourself? Fun block right?
Again, thanks to Pat Sloan for the basis of the block!




Click here to see how I quilted it!


OH, and while on the subject of ORANGE, my favorite orange food has got to be my mother's Peach Cobbler!! I'll even share the recipe!
Peach Cobbler

1 quart peaches with juice (my mom bottles her own peaches)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 Tablespoon of cornstarch

Combine in large sauce pan.

Cook, stirring constantly until it thickens.

Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, double recipe for a 9X13 pan.

Topping:

1 cup flour

1 Tablespoon sugar

1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 Tablespoon shortening

1/2 cup milk Mix dry ingredients.

Cut in shortening.

Add milk and mix well.

Drop spoonfuls dough on top.

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until brown.

Extra yummy with real vanilla ice cream!



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