Monthly Archives: January 2011

Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/30/2011

More finishes to report today! These were all completed by last night. 1. Paw Prints by The Stitchworks – Finished! [Edited: The flanges look a bit wonky because the pillow portion is so fluffy and the flanges end up flopping … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/26/2011

Sorry I’ve been MIA. Lots of personal stuff going on, but I’ll save that for another post. I haven’t been totally slacking in the finishing department, though. 1. Paw Prints by The Stitchworks – Started stitching into a flange pillow. … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/16/2011

I’m well on my way to putting the final touches on 29 pieces this month. Yes, I have nearly doubled my original challenge. I have a big update today, full of pieces on which I have done the finishing over … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/12/2011

I’m done, I’m done, I’m done, I’m done, I’m done! I met my own challenge!! Happy dance! Of course, now I should amend the challenge so that I finish all of the pieces that I set out for this challenge … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/10/2011

Before I continue with today’s update, I did want to clarify something. Numbers 17 and 21 from yesterday have invisible fishing line hangers, so they are actually usable! 😆 Number 17 will go in the boat this spring and number … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/09/2011

4. Nantucket Basket Topper “Butterfly” by Lorri Birmingham – Backing fabric laced to mat board. Front laced to mat board. Glued together with tie ribbons sandwiched in between. Pressing and drying. 9. Happy Wishes by Shepherd’s Bush – Finished! 11. … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/07/2011

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. No new finishes yet, unfortunately, but I have plans to plow through a bunch this weekend. In fact, if all goes according to plan, I will actually reach my goal of 15 finishes … Continue reading

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Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Update – 01/03/2011

I spent part of New Year’s Day prepping for finishing the pieces, including choosing and ironing backing fabrics for every piece that needed it. I then spent yesterday doing more prep work and starting to finish some pieces. The prep … Continue reading

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My Not-So-Crazy January Challenge Pieces (Photo-Heavy)

Warning: Photo-heavy post ahead! I have yet to have any takers on my Not-So-Crazy January Challenge. As it turns out, most people don’t seem to have the huge finishing pile that I do. Go figure! 😆 I’m still determined to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

I wish all of my friends and family a happy, healthy, prosperous and generally wonderful 2011. The beginning of every new year is filled with hope and promise. Make the most of it! Photo taken from the website Down With … Continue reading

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