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Monday, January 23, 2012

Where Does Time Go?

I guess I hadn't realized that I have let so many days slip by. 
Family 'issues' sometimes just drain the energy out of a body....
But I have been stitching....

   
quietly....


stitching....


an explosion of color!


I also have been doing a little reading and dreaming....Sarah Fielke's Quilting From Little Things....
I must say, it is a gorgeous book....it feels good in my hands....the pictures are wonderful....and the content - SUPERB! 


I love quilting books that are truly instructional....not leaving the reader wanting for more information to finish the project at hand. 
This is a keeper!
Happy Monday!
mary 


29 comments:

  1. it really is an explosion of color. hope things are ok with your family. fabric is always a good outlet. ;) xoxo

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  2. Love the lime green and the fussy-cut boomerangs.

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  3. I hope everything is okay? You've been quiet! Your Rose Stars are great! And the sox match today! I wonder which quilt from your new book is one your list?

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  4. Hope that the issues aren't major and are more of the everyday variety.

    I think time goes the same place that socks go - somewhere between washer and dryer they disappear...

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  5. Your pieces are beautiful. I hope you are able to find some peace while stitching during your time of family issues.

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  6. Looks really good...lots of fun colour! Time does whip past...hope all is okay there!

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  7. Each one has a story of its own. They are very beautiful.

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  8. the blocks are brilliant! I haven't heard about this book, have to look this up on Amazon!

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  9. stunning piecing Mary - such wonderful wonderful mixes of colour and pattern.

    (You're rocking the socks again aren't ya!?!)

    hope the energy drain ceases forthwith! xxx

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  10. I always love to see the gorgeous vibrant colours which you choose. I know the feeling with Life and Family and Work getting in the way of stitching and being creative. You hang in there.

    cheers, Kaye xoxox

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  11. Hope the family issues are sorted and you are recharged!

    Love your blocks - well I always do!

    And the book is a good one!

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  12. Have you set up blocks and socks yet?
    Tremendously beautiful Mary!

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  13. Your blocks are fabulous. :o)
    And super cute socks Mary! :o)
    I hope your family is well and you are gaining back energy. I feel your pain.
    hugs and thoughts for you, Trish

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  14. Lovely blocks, it really is going to be a stunning quilt.

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  15. i adore these blocks and your socks!. And you are right that book is fantastic isn't it.

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  16. What lovelies! I can appreciate those socks too. I think you must have a fabulous stash.

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  17. more lovely blocks! i am almost convinced to start making some of these myself... here's to getting your energy back. ;)

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  18. Both starlets are wonderful! I like the strawberry :) Did you buy the socks to match the starlet? :) Maybe I'll make my next starlet to match my favorite socks!!

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  19. Wonderful blocks - I love the bright colours! Hope the family issues are resolved and you're feeling sprightly again!

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  20. Wonderful blocks and wonderful socks!! I love your fussy cutting, I keep spotting fun things.

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  21. Love your blocks the colours are so fresh and pretty. Hope all is well.

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  22. i love how sewing feeds the soul in times of stress.

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  23. beautiful blocks and a beautiful book!
    I hope the family issues are of the easily fixable kind and nothing serious x

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  24. Beautiful color going on there. And the book looks fabulous!

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  25. wonderful explosion!! Love the strawberries - ok I'm off to finish my second one ;)

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  26. These blocks are so much fun! Thanks for the tip on the book.

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  27. Your blocks are just beautiful. I have that book too--and you are right--it's a keeper!

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