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Saturday, 14 July 2012

Just spoolin' around

Partner, I've started your mini quilt [Brit Quilt Round 3 Mini Quilt swap].  I hope you like it so far....


I still have to add a border (I'll keep that a secret - only because it isn't made yet!!) and some hand stitching.   I know what I want to do for the border but need to find a method on-line how to do it.  Plan B (if Plan A fails!!) will be something more simple but hopefully effective and something you will like!!
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In other sewing news - I finished a few Christmas 'Thank You' cards using more of the Blitzen mini charm pack.  Aren't they great (sorry for the terrible photos - they look amazing and bright in real life, believe me)!   I am over the moon with them!  I've never sewn onto card before so that was fun -- remind me to change the needle!!


You can [hopefully] see that I used some mini square brads and some tiny silver round brads on the cards for some added texture, along with the 'thank you' plates and white thread stitches.  I should have picmonkey'd the pictures first to show better colour but I'm on my way out to buy some interfacing and I wanted to get this done.  Lots more on my to-do list this weekend so see you later!

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  • Think Pink Sundays
  • Manic Monday linky party
  • July Finishes
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    16 comments:

    1. Liz DandeliondD14 July 2012 at 13:31

      I love your Mini.

      And such a great idea to use the mini charms for Christmas thank you cards. Wow you are super prepared.
      xxxx

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    2. Deborah14 July 2012 at 14:29

      Lovely mini and your cards are inspiring! I might give this a try!

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    3. Charlotte14 July 2012 at 16:55

      that spool ROCKS!

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    4. Gertie Pye14 July 2012 at 19:03

      OOooo sewing mini charm squares onto cards is a goooooood idea! I got a Blitzen mini in my goodie bag too so I am going to try that! Thanks for the idea x

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    5. Di14 July 2012 at 19:25

      I like you mini. I can only hope that you might be my partner. I had never thought of using the mini charm squares to make cards. I like the idea a lot! DI x

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    6. mammafairy14 July 2012 at 21:50

      great fun!

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    7. Cherie14 July 2012 at 22:40

      Love the mini and those cards are so cute! =D

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    8. Pam @Threading My Way15 July 2012 at 02:05

      I love sewing cards. Yours look great!!! You've chosen the perfect combination of colours with your cardboard and fabric.

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    9. AECDesigns15 July 2012 at 03:29

      That block is SO clever! :)
      Nice job!

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    10. Pat Merkle16 July 2012 at 15:05

      I love the mini and the cards. Wonderful work!

      Thanks so much for linking up to Quilty Embellishment Day.

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    11. trash17 July 2012 at 08:25

      Not. Even. Thinking. About. Christmas. Yet.


      (but yr stuff is beautiful)

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    12. Claire Jain17 July 2012 at 15:08

      The Spool is really cute :-)

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    13. Connie Kresin Campbell18 July 2012 at 04:13

      What a wonderful spool block and your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
      Quilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday

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    14. Rachel18 July 2012 at 06:06

      Love your block and your cards!

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    15. Elizabeth21 July 2012 at 05:12

      So, so clever! I'm going to have to get one of those mini charm packs just so I can make super cute Christmas cards. Seriously! LOVE it! A lot! Great finish and thanks for linking up!

      xo -E

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    16. Pam @Threading My Way8 December 2012 at 12:51

      Hi Amy, I've featured your Christmas thank you cards today...
      http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/12/threading-your-way-features_8.html

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