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What's Up Monday

Since I'm not home and do not have access to my design wall, my things I'm working on are not up the wall but in my lap/bag. So today I went to a quilt shop near here to see and get an idea of what is popular here. I don't know about you but I have found that when visiting shops in different parts of the country, what is being offered as classes and projects changes. 
One thing that I have not seen or did not notice around home is this bag.


This bag requires no sewing on the machine, just little hand sewing for tacking. What a perfect project to work while here at the hospital.


The pattern suggest using a Bali Pop or Jelly Roll. Did not see one that I like so I decided to buy some fabric and cut it into 2 1/2" strips. Now I have to update my Stash Report (needs it badly). I must of been subconsciously thinking about the what my daughter likes in colors for the babies because see  the new pair of socks I made. 


Gee, they are the same colors.
Like these so much better than the last pair.

Last pair.

I have also been working on my Little Birdie quilt blocks and the Dresden Plate


I now take my computer to the hospital so I able to write this post while here,which means I need to find or think of things to write about. Going to go through the pictures on my iPhone, heck I have over 500. I have pictures from past show and tells and quilts show along with ones from the farm. Plenty of material to pick from.
Till next time
Kat
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  1. tubilinha tiacarminhaMay 15, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Olá,sou brasileira e aqui tenho algumas dificuldades de achar esse tipo de padrão,posso te pedir para fazer um tutorial...é muito interessante e linda.E que bloco e esse da última foto,maravilhoso,parabéns.Um grande beijo.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  2. Dogwood Lane RamblesMay 15, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Which quilt shop did you visit and what difference did you notice? Since you're visiting/waiting in my area I'm curious. I think you're right different regions have different tastes. It must be getting close to babies time, hope the delivery is quick and safe for all.

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  3. Chookyblue......May 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    love the dresdan plate in the bottom photo..........hope the computer isn't too bad..........

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  4. kwiltnkatsMay 16, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Anxious to see your sew-less bag. Like the colors you selected, nothing wrong with a second project...entirely different I might add..using the same. The second pair of socks are really cute. Sandi

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