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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-50000025280599800522015-09-24T10:54:00.001-06:002015-09-25T08:10:50.168-06:00Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This end of summer thing proved to be a difficult time in trying to get my sewing goals accomplished. With the start of school for Samy, and this being his first year -Kinder!, it's been a whirl wind of experiences for him, my hubbs David, and I. </span></div><div>However, in the midst of all that craziness, I managed to set some time aside and go through photos on Instagram. As I scrolled through, and tapped hearts for everything I loved, I started noticing patterns..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcg9q6Fj7FOueRza5XfsBFJgZnEzehjOuKrQyozXFUl7yqG3b2w_QnXbEuyO7_eVzVB1ur3j1RqEcVfnEEpum8DWxxuIvsfI8s7Y7AY9xCWRVPDCAjLy1n1dC3nSD1zhMs6hkC3WHzZs/s640/blogger-image--1559683718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcg9q6Fj7FOueRza5XfsBFJgZnEzehjOuKrQyozXFUl7yqG3b2w_QnXbEuyO7_eVzVB1ur3j1RqEcVfnEEpum8DWxxuIvsfI8s7Y7AY9xCWRVPDCAjLy1n1dC3nSD1zhMs6hkC3WHzZs/s640/blogger-image--1559683718.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>....and as I noticed the patterns I noticed just how my inspirations affected my work..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSlM0PNC1sQSNzysWGQ4JxV7zoJnCnCq-HT8MqApyHcRLJc6R-GAv9Oq7WMu5Wi8Tgtek0w6uiPeyiKERdoSIID7tC1zom2wLVWA4xAZpNHlAHh9Yfpes-ASgRg9k__CNeSOu2sqTqdA/s640/blogger-image-1212961474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSlM0PNC1sQSNzysWGQ4JxV7zoJnCnCq-HT8MqApyHcRLJc6R-GAv9Oq7WMu5Wi8Tgtek0w6uiPeyiKERdoSIID7tC1zom2wLVWA4xAZpNHlAHh9Yfpes-ASgRg9k__CNeSOu2sqTqdA/s640/blogger-image-1212961474.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNuapHwElQNCbhfYrk6WP4D316eIXJy76QHV9dlpEAqUqnF9TeJ_aO7j9CiUZ8ZxWrRH4kGZLYHv60sl2tvXdLT9NsUnFykzwsW7SvipSiEdSgZGgVyOR98VavwfviTnmRqMcgovSj6A/s640/blogger-image--924989828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNuapHwElQNCbhfYrk6WP4D316eIXJy76QHV9dlpEAqUqnF9TeJ_aO7j9CiUZ8ZxWrRH4kGZLYHv60sl2tvXdLT9NsUnFykzwsW7SvipSiEdSgZGgVyOR98VavwfviTnmRqMcgovSj6A/s640/blogger-image--924989828.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>..every...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTr_r_mU2YIwojfOBgBuTX6PVI3cevW5TspNFcsjtTRIEqGQoGQk5haI3rB0QLV-aXs9X0iKXb1mxuyVP59k5rJUS5OxtUm1kt-aBXVzBFJ8A9chyphenhyphen6IDrIWq8Trx7VEVIPHyEy4AyT9k4/s640/blogger-image-1360718602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTr_r_mU2YIwojfOBgBuTX6PVI3cevW5TspNFcsjtTRIEqGQoGQk5haI3rB0QLV-aXs9X0iKXb1mxuyVP59k5rJUS5OxtUm1kt-aBXVzBFJ8A9chyphenhyphen6IDrIWq8Trx7VEVIPHyEy4AyT9k4/s640/blogger-image-1360718602.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>...single..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkjQaYcbCKIVHtoQg-tMgHLS2P8ACWqvCv8Hms0ASuHt0w01AuwTfsMt5_yIXuQYnq0aKjOXXFSeMzfrlC54Bx8xSMEXgAfLWWW_nZW-QCU6lAj7WbrRcSPhYX4-wTVv8SV0-EY0dAAk/s640/blogger-image-1892513455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkjQaYcbCKIVHtoQg-tMgHLS2P8ACWqvCv8Hms0ASuHt0w01AuwTfsMt5_yIXuQYnq0aKjOXXFSeMzfrlC54Bx8xSMEXgAfLWWW_nZW-QCU6lAj7WbrRcSPhYX4-wTVv8SV0-EY0dAAk/s640/blogger-image-1892513455.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>..time..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6RTA_YiRikVdd7XLViweTf5P6zwonhHU5JoU1GaDrLqJH39An74cyDjS6TfE95rveVRgwTSrL0FzVTtHVonDGlsHqR5N3M6br1a0KBuMN29IJYpMNJtsUMjSSKmDbpwHGo5X5glI5X4/s640/blogger-image-1949707356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6RTA_YiRikVdd7XLViweTf5P6zwonhHU5JoU1GaDrLqJH39An74cyDjS6TfE95rveVRgwTSrL0FzVTtHVonDGlsHqR5N3M6br1a0KBuMN29IJYpMNJtsUMjSSKmDbpwHGo5X5glI5X4/s640/blogger-image-1949707356.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>...and every single time, I can up with something even better..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAeUnvQGp5WOQpJvJAoNVMvTkCMw7NR1K8lHcpVv-lNkfrh3YFHt2dzAn0YEAq1RDx-NopS8yS6YFDQ_buCzJHGciqlHZgAyQFzjp11vNJfeijooVzk_4YS4c4q8sfNCdBSHePJJeQb4/s640/blogger-image--825212364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAeUnvQGp5WOQpJvJAoNVMvTkCMw7NR1K8lHcpVv-lNkfrh3YFHt2dzAn0YEAq1RDx-NopS8yS6YFDQ_buCzJHGciqlHZgAyQFzjp11vNJfeijooVzk_4YS4c4q8sfNCdBSHePJJeQb4/s640/blogger-image--825212364.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So if you ever feel stuck, remember. No matter how long it takes to get your next project started, inspiration..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sczZ5kw3hbP667mgiPQKjT740kcQkq_Usyjraq-gqTe2eZDu75ru3w7GCNwUstism5kZFJqjZSpg5Vf8vjWywZC1ShBeekXqc3HKyKD8jcptwPHDBV_B5bBr4I0-obmakeeTo1zmfjk/s640/blogger-image--292044299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sczZ5kw3hbP667mgiPQKjT740kcQkq_Usyjraq-gqTe2eZDu75ru3w7GCNwUstism5kZFJqjZSpg5Vf8vjWywZC1ShBeekXqc3HKyKD8jcptwPHDBV_B5bBr4I0-obmakeeTo1zmfjk/s640/blogger-image--292044299.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxot2iGeqMi3RBI5KMS2nqdXcbtEKj4EtMfoFj_sYNrLfdBbGwGW7bU8MyhjEPGBw_yM9pSmHrFSN5srwWcwa2Cng2gpg3C5cZQ6JcyKCUcJdz2BPs8k_aRkwT06C77HdnUBjW5S0myU/s640/blogger-image-1095932454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxot2iGeqMi3RBI5KMS2nqdXcbtEKj4EtMfoFj_sYNrLfdBbGwGW7bU8MyhjEPGBw_yM9pSmHrFSN5srwWcwa2Cng2gpg3C5cZQ6JcyKCUcJdz2BPs8k_aRkwT06C77HdnUBjW5S0myU/s640/blogger-image-1095932454.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>..will come to you ;D</div><div><br></div><div>*this a message from your friendly neighborhood quilter. now back to your regularly scheduled program.</div>Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-81646353243049960162015-09-01T10:18:00.001-06:002015-09-01T13:24:47.822-06:00Bear Paw Block TutorialExcuse me while I blow the dust off of my keyboard, and swipe the cobwebs from my monitor. ..ehem..<div>I've missed you all so much! All this new school year business had me busy for at least a month. Not to mention catching up on swaps, orders (so exciting!) ...basically summer in general. How was everyone's summer holiday? I'll miss the summer season, but I have to admit. I'm over the hot weather. All I want to do is feel the cool breeze of fall, watch the leaves turn, and start prepping for the holidays. I'm hoping it's going to be wonderful with lots of good times. Instead of the usual frantic rush we tend to go though every year. </div><div><br></div><div>Today I have a tutorial for you. There have been a few questions about the dimensions for my bear paw block, and how I put it together. It's a 12.5"x12.5" block, and instead of sending out individual directions, I thought a tutorial might be helpful. I understand there are plenty of tutorials out there, but for those of you who would like my direction, I've put it together for you. It's a fairly long tutorial, so be sure to read through this, and get ready for a little elbow grease before you begin. Ready?</div><div><br></div><div>MATERIALS NEEDED:</div><div>Printed Fabrics; </div><div> EIGHT 2 5/8" squares (or 16 for the scrappy version)</div><div> FOUR 4" squares</div><div> ONE 2" square for center</div><div>*for the scrappy look I'm doing here, you'll need a different fabric for each printed fabric square. You will have some HST's left over! Which can be used for your other blocks. Pretty great since they'll be ready to go ;D.</div><div><br></div><div>Background Fabrics;</div><div> EIGHT 2 5/8" squares (or 16 for the scrappy version)</div><div> FOUR 2 5 3/4" rectangles</div><div> FOUR 2 1/4" squares</div><div><br></div><div>INSTRUCTIONS:</div><div>First you will need to construct a series of Half Square Triangle Units (HST), then construct the paw blocks, and finally combine these for one complete 12.5" c 12.5" SQ Bear Paw Block.</div><div><br></div><div>Let's begin with the HST blocks. It's pretty basic, and there are tons of blogs, you tube videos, etc featuring how to make them. This is just how I go about it. </div><div><br></div><div>HST Units:</div><div>1. Grab one 2 5/8" printed fabric square. Flip it wrong side up. Using an acrylic ruler and a fabric pen/pencil, draw a diagonal line across the center from the top corner to the opposite bottom corner of your fabric square</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAY3hgOkkv5HOUB30V-SPImPIDOHUJ2aFt0-p9juTLIRCsreieHjhBpTd_WWQ_xb4JeKsRB7rUCDg965Jqu6JcxERugsKE48a79gMju8SF-_5flr5t0XZrS9ibRKZGXex4L5w1xsTGmw/s640/blogger-image--1679027420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAY3hgOkkv5HOUB30V-SPImPIDOHUJ2aFt0-p9juTLIRCsreieHjhBpTd_WWQ_xb4JeKsRB7rUCDg965Jqu6JcxERugsKE48a79gMju8SF-_5flr5t0XZrS9ibRKZGXex4L5w1xsTGmw/s640/blogger-image--1679027420.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>2. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Place one marked 2 5/8" square print fabric, and one 2 5/8" back ground fabric, right sides together (RST). </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0Y9kpsvTSpT3c8V1FAQFTnbnwMisFyGazWfJCNQ0jU4f3ZhTUvzBj_q9HUGbphK2R0cWjb6LtZIUdVJuWScy7Aq1yQCXforeL0OdVmIMwvKYhYQ-EOEtuIWiLrdRoPYafFQgxGdivAg/s640/blogger-image-1571805053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0Y9kpsvTSpT3c8V1FAQFTnbnwMisFyGazWfJCNQ0jU4f3ZhTUvzBj_q9HUGbphK2R0cWjb6LtZIUdVJuWScy7Aq1yQCXforeL0OdVmIMwvKYhYQ-EOEtuIWiLrdRoPYafFQgxGdivAg/s640/blogger-image-1571805053.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>3. Making sure your pieces are perfectly aligned, sew a 1/4" seam on either side of your drawn center line</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTb5awtHqjXx4uDH7dvbariOUS8B70HCEt2xDRCAQsdFRRBYsxg44QOb_TvyouT6OO0uxamMyUN-MvMTmgnn1i0VzWbEYsHBsApl1vmyWEttLHuqHrdJEWqc7FXaIY1g76LaWIFnC0d8/s640/blogger-image--710664273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTb5awtHqjXx4uDH7dvbariOUS8B70HCEt2xDRCAQsdFRRBYsxg44QOb_TvyouT6OO0uxamMyUN-MvMTmgnn1i0VzWbEYsHBsApl1vmyWEttLHuqHrdJEWqc7FXaIY1g76LaWIFnC0d8/s640/blogger-image--710664273.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCYMaVYM92c_4U4uZWG-tGbCQRIYiPSb_tBBKTxnS_RYsxi0gF89lBAiCUmK5RpsY2NGSXZzDwFinNDTPbPYZk9xigXgkjWxOEGGQMXVITWkoV2HbfYhkwefRGLrG7rOdz80GXOK07_I/s640/blogger-image-1581161026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCYMaVYM92c_4U4uZWG-tGbCQRIYiPSb_tBBKTxnS_RYsxi0gF89lBAiCUmK5RpsY2NGSXZzDwFinNDTPbPYZk9xigXgkjWxOEGGQMXVITWkoV2HbfYhkwefRGLrG7rOdz80GXOK07_I/s640/blogger-image-1581161026.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>4. Cut the square in half down the drawn center line. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg2LG_Am-GLST1mT_nBtLHB2UrCVVQbLQhU_xcuRNhO5bNPpaeoybiJ_lqO23ur9LfBxOTiJg8dwJrPFc2llNBn88L120mISpn8lZI7PKw8ByaoiT-f0N74mfL6k2N_qxN9_fO53zlPk/s640/blogger-image--858804832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg2LG_Am-GLST1mT_nBtLHB2UrCVVQbLQhU_xcuRNhO5bNPpaeoybiJ_lqO23ur9LfBxOTiJg8dwJrPFc2llNBn88L120mISpn8lZI7PKw8ByaoiT-f0N74mfL6k2N_qxN9_fO53zlPk/s640/blogger-image--858804832.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>5. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You should now have two triangles. Open the two pieces, flip over, and finger press the seams open. Be careful not to stretch your fabrics, as this could distort your squares.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4A8Pb-6ru_DEmY9S4qXQLgC1wgQ-XfUKLhs-FGAGjvr_MlB3eQ08HAf6dj1BR7IHgt_BCGGMIYA-2vrtci9DLQJF7a9F9KOJpBpKqw2kDOSGgigXtppc8J7dIT61o623VhmoX2DNIMu4/s640/blogger-image--370110372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4A8Pb-6ru_DEmY9S4qXQLgC1wgQ-XfUKLhs-FGAGjvr_MlB3eQ08HAf6dj1BR7IHgt_BCGGMIYA-2vrtci9DLQJF7a9F9KOJpBpKqw2kDOSGgigXtppc8J7dIT61o623VhmoX2DNIMu4/s640/blogger-image--370110372.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>6. Turn right side up, using an acrylic ruler, trim to 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" squares. Making sure your seam stays centered.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUs2hr-25Hfn1i-B8ZfHWj_UAF-OTA0yjkCRayISKgqMriveIHKr8bInlUHmFIKFRZ1wBh6C1S_zQ0XEJbUFZmd6zYKB5ZoYusBXNIuz6cMlgmrzcBwGrJbIKehQiNCPyq74kdalguNY/s640/blogger-image--267081487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUs2hr-25Hfn1i-B8ZfHWj_UAF-OTA0yjkCRayISKgqMriveIHKr8bInlUHmFIKFRZ1wBh6C1S_zQ0XEJbUFZmd6zYKB5ZoYusBXNIuz6cMlgmrzcBwGrJbIKehQiNCPyq74kdalguNY/s640/blogger-image--267081487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You now have 2 HST units. Yay!! Repeat for a second set!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">*for a scrappy look, you'll need to make 3 additional HST units, making sure each printed square is a different fabric. Remember, you'll have left over HSTs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once you have your HST's ready, you will also need a 2 1/4" square background fabric square, and a 4" printed fabric square. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bear Paw Units:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Grab two HSTs' and your 2 1/4" background fabric square. Make sure your HSTs are layed out with the printed fabric triangles at the bottom. Pointing down and to your Right. Your background square should be to your right of both HSTs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xOLxHJ06zEDWcpyk9jRnNKRPusgzPV1ZR3AZmDS1-Kk0HVF14sNMLYZRW_kKVwVn7WsuGA3XuwTcgv3Uy0vVOy_5Lya0xDfvqjmBcjYDAxNCt43HWFBo1aQlUew_RiWvQMcPBvzOsfU/s640/blogger-image-523562868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xOLxHJ06zEDWcpyk9jRnNKRPusgzPV1ZR3AZmDS1-Kk0HVF14sNMLYZRW_kKVwVn7WsuGA3XuwTcgv3Uy0vVOy_5Lya0xDfvqjmBcjYDAxNCt43HWFBo1aQlUew_RiWvQMcPBvzOsfU/s640/blogger-image-523562868.jpg"></a></div><br></div>2. Using a 1/4" foot (be as precise as possible), sew these three squares together, side by side, in a row. Open your sections, and finger press the seams open. *You can use an iron, but be careful to Press and not Iron your squares. The ironing motion can distort your HST, as they're cut on the bias.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfp81Of2v3hSoM7hElXTOVzQvUviOL2EC07bHukM-RfurjTwpXWyZN8KRT0BOOlpdrfRQ7AQ70hSHyc1w912w935Nd2AL5kZjmEvxMwaiXK_eA_fRycIDZCxH3XybTv8B9BEiWzZA4co/s640/blogger-image--1023614842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfp81Of2v3hSoM7hElXTOVzQvUviOL2EC07bHukM-RfurjTwpXWyZN8KRT0BOOlpdrfRQ7AQ70hSHyc1w912w935Nd2AL5kZjmEvxMwaiXK_eA_fRycIDZCxH3XybTv8B9BEiWzZA4co/s640/blogger-image--1023614842.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>3. Take another pair of HST. This time, place them with the printed fabric at the bottom, but pointing to your Left. Sew together, open your sections and press seams open</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2g2ZZoOxXdQmUTVKa3FOMi1-Nam7oMheCeqFXqd21SEONBrwwOH4jqMLkUtUI2LkX4eBj1zVuXst4tY8aQzRsbfMHVbqZtXRmv-lxKX1Q2UwwQthJF23813p1N2Nbs82Ygf8a24yqxQk/s640/blogger-image-1909028576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2g2ZZoOxXdQmUTVKa3FOMi1-Nam7oMheCeqFXqd21SEONBrwwOH4jqMLkUtUI2LkX4eBj1zVuXst4tY8aQzRsbfMHVbqZtXRmv-lxKX1Q2UwwQthJF23813p1N2Nbs82Ygf8a24yqxQk/s640/blogger-image-1909028576.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>4. Now take one 4" printed square piece, and your 2 HST strips, and lay them out with the 3 HST strip on the top, and the 2 HST strip on your right. Pay attention to the direction of your points!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9f67WXnKr_GHmCk4nizRzeuuZzPnZWiQUWed6f8rUPbwqYysvmQRXhKHdcofKYKXFGuqR4GdHOYO6QncukNztxHuVJzF-PlGZ_ffY_hqE7lgixB1dyrRYV_t5dsZ14DVTsb6-N17DV3c/s640/blogger-image--910025139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9f67WXnKr_GHmCk4nizRzeuuZzPnZWiQUWed6f8rUPbwqYysvmQRXhKHdcofKYKXFGuqR4GdHOYO6QncukNztxHuVJzF-PlGZ_ffY_hqE7lgixB1dyrRYV_t5dsZ14DVTsb6-N17DV3c/s640/blogger-image--910025139.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>5. Flip your double HST unit strip on top of your 4" square, RST, lining up the right side. Stitch together</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTL0HnDa8WliiiDcl4WB4eL9yjEoaUj1T48jf0f9cyOCwPcKN000FVYefS03qvrwQ-P_YDBKhHhkE7Y6ZkrYBsx52Gg_XPZGUsuTFBu0AJRpZYPdv9Pf_QK0oabqUqmNkHkYSfS2ChI4s/s640/blogger-image-920367562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTL0HnDa8WliiiDcl4WB4eL9yjEoaUj1T48jf0f9cyOCwPcKN000FVYefS03qvrwQ-P_YDBKhHhkE7Y6ZkrYBsx52Gg_XPZGUsuTFBu0AJRpZYPdv9Pf_QK0oabqUqmNkHkYSfS2ChI4s/s640/blogger-image-920367562.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6cNI6-9avG8lOZj3uGD3q7y6vkKwVVB8sWY4GcSZZWcJdkFGPpxU6i-cLkxoxCbtuN7_DnqaUUI32Yo8XJGxLToCW_eWZSj4nyv7KAoRFWj6ONI4GYNZnvD5QY81H0mjUqAj5aZ65KU/s640/blogger-image--30082753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6cNI6-9avG8lOZj3uGD3q7y6vkKwVVB8sWY4GcSZZWcJdkFGPpxU6i-cLkxoxCbtuN7_DnqaUUI32Yo8XJGxLToCW_eWZSj4nyv7KAoRFWj6ONI4GYNZnvD5QY81H0mjUqAj5aZ65KU/s640/blogger-image--30082753.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Open and finger press your seam open.</div><div><br></div><div>6. Take your 3 piece HST strip above your newly pieces block, flip it over and on top of it. RST. Lining up your seams. Stitch. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IrzadJN-bR-T8CGkgkfQBtod9K7M1iX95HnEMfbul_2pOcW9AmFykRKCXKtXxO-MPjYDKyIIZdJ1l4YUCUw2OY2eDqCNHxyIhhlY8HNOLhsPpWzErW_d_cQZ_pwGHa_rRGMsCXXLUQA/s640/blogger-image--257044260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IrzadJN-bR-T8CGkgkfQBtod9K7M1iX95HnEMfbul_2pOcW9AmFykRKCXKtXxO-MPjYDKyIIZdJ1l4YUCUw2OY2eDqCNHxyIhhlY8HNOLhsPpWzErW_d_cQZ_pwGHa_rRGMsCXXLUQA/s640/blogger-image--257044260.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D0gUkSmgwB4RT-GLfm_A8DUp7uXrECtEbNh3eVzcxI7ByIx2sy5wTfdkBV7il_Fpr0j-WeOSZrvpg7rjyghXyzrSE8qE3rx5xkStFCGKAgCosvu3emdEmfzjG9sLdsxEWB1lNsKTv6w/s640/blogger-image-2031402068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D0gUkSmgwB4RT-GLfm_A8DUp7uXrECtEbNh3eVzcxI7ByIx2sy5wTfdkBV7il_Fpr0j-WeOSZrvpg7rjyghXyzrSE8qE3rx5xkStFCGKAgCosvu3emdEmfzjG9sLdsxEWB1lNsKTv6w/s640/blogger-image-2031402068.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqwOUKPqq5ww-YUR2TAHEC8g0GNF6fx12OZy8wSfckOqjlPZbZVprOJ_v2jXfMdvG64KvACObjzE7VTEORerxZzNGK_i9Egte_LVyjMjGQXv_5prBbWYt0y89NM4211PXFVzqkrvwWWo/s640/blogger-image-948111023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqwOUKPqq5ww-YUR2TAHEC8g0GNF6fx12OZy8wSfckOqjlPZbZVprOJ_v2jXfMdvG64KvACObjzE7VTEORerxZzNGK_i9Egte_LVyjMjGQXv_5prBbWYt0y89NM4211PXFVzqkrvwWWo/s640/blogger-image-948111023.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Open your sections, flip over and finger press your seams open. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgM-mvBbqUkWPVA_3PsKEsNAh0gCbgcSYP4qPqoQQSEDCbwjNn3rC2ioIj32ip-zKmrCcMjCkmjhgx2Z2pNJe1oWIL2M_1j7v48iB4tgFK8KLUalfy39_t_mnBCWl1u_UwGNRrSM8G4Q/s640/blogger-image--292665773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgM-mvBbqUkWPVA_3PsKEsNAh0gCbgcSYP4qPqoQQSEDCbwjNn3rC2ioIj32ip-zKmrCcMjCkmjhgx2Z2pNJe1oWIL2M_1j7v48iB4tgFK8KLUalfy39_t_mnBCWl1u_UwGNRrSM8G4Q/s640/blogger-image--292665773.jpg"></a></div> </div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Viola! You now have a single bear paw block! Repeat for the remaining 3 bear paws.</span></div><div><br></div><div>You'll need a total of 4 bear paws for this block. Once these are ready, the assembly is pretty easy. Take a short break, grab a cup of tea or soda or cup of coffee, and we'll finish this <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">right up! I'll be right here waiting for you....</span></div><div><br></div><div>...Ready? Let's get this baby finished!</div><div><br></div><div>After your paws are sewn together, layout your units and remaining pieces in a set of 3 rows like this.. (Apologies for the lack of contrast here!)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuI0b7P3lx7accpOcMKrZ4rpsST5Bj_y4uj9YhgT8W4opoLd3IZKt9v-dYVAoFXa-MFci9pKL3c3re6l6JMMlZLkMs2OlAooSsTq1gtTZI6L9fiwifHvj2C9UeYY31ZNymSu_KV20C-DE/s640/blogger-image-1846868411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuI0b7P3lx7accpOcMKrZ4rpsST5Bj_y4uj9YhgT8W4opoLd3IZKt9v-dYVAoFXa-MFci9pKL3c3re6l6JMMlZLkMs2OlAooSsTq1gtTZI6L9fiwifHvj2C9UeYY31ZNymSu_KV20C-DE/s640/blogger-image-1846868411.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Be sure your paying attention to the direction of your paws this time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Begin with the top row, left paw block, and sew this to the center rectangle background fabric piece. Then stitch that section to the last bear paw block on your right</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcDYJ5FKjDWYFq6wVhFmssLrLWsH8t5NimG7KC8EV3C8MU_lRKnparvLG3s_Fc-0jNjzWUXOjlELVjqdPaum_cSheqxgJHTN2-LUnWanI6FN-nfCWm4am3fMsy46_LVOeTM7yMY5OoJU/s640/blogger-image--1202519621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcDYJ5FKjDWYFq6wVhFmssLrLWsH8t5NimG7KC8EV3C8MU_lRKnparvLG3s_Fc-0jNjzWUXOjlELVjqdPaum_cSheqxgJHTN2-LUnWanI6FN-nfCWm4am3fMsy46_LVOeTM7yMY5OoJU/s640/blogger-image--1202519621.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Repeat for the remain two rows..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3jZXBHh7isFegZCn-68H27dq_7-_llMpVz2jBih30ftcdF5wz1qNKajMW8uV2dS0LacLHuwfrV9rH7dPLkiGPHO589CjuTH8K3f0_8x211WxoPBkED3ELjvBC8i5yz71cdfsa4U0U3Q/s640/blogger-image-1064207664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3jZXBHh7isFegZCn-68H27dq_7-_llMpVz2jBih30ftcdF5wz1qNKajMW8uV2dS0LacLHuwfrV9rH7dPLkiGPHO589CjuTH8K3f0_8x211WxoPBkED3ELjvBC8i5yz71cdfsa4U0U3Q/s640/blogger-image-1064207664.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWG4ZRSxzc5Qtu3NwepQkz24Q_z9nXU9JLgsYsA1Vb0fw_csrU6DyU9EXmbIWpNKfoau3z9F8oJfnsQ15hhUEqhiZOtkuuNHtjCF2ESQgIR6ZrHQHZt_ehvNnEzPRTHfIWtD1Bh6jxuwA/s640/blogger-image-1196492550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWG4ZRSxzc5Qtu3NwepQkz24Q_z9nXU9JLgsYsA1Vb0fw_csrU6DyU9EXmbIWpNKfoau3z9F8oJfnsQ15hhUEqhiZOtkuuNHtjCF2ESQgIR6ZrHQHZt_ehvNnEzPRTHfIWtD1Bh6jxuwA/s640/blogger-image-1196492550.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They should look like this..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoXLxjsFSXtYLNmyYlBr5cWK47Dw1Psx53pFn4e0YqAxWfU1J2G-2qrlnMk2tWhIDXSznlV0Rom6tlNIPWzph1TH2VooYYSn1b422eI15kiwSBxX57MbRP5fpv8u_XopnchgUYtESVPg/s640/blogger-image-2136813236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoXLxjsFSXtYLNmyYlBr5cWK47Dw1Psx53pFn4e0YqAxWfU1J2G-2qrlnMk2tWhIDXSznlV0Rom6tlNIPWzph1TH2VooYYSn1b422eI15kiwSBxX57MbRP5fpv8u_XopnchgUYtESVPg/s640/blogger-image-2136813236.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>2. Press the seams for the first and third rows outward towards the paws. Press the seams for the center row inward towards the center 2" block. Then sew these rows together. Top row to center row, making sure to nest your seams when you get to the centers. Then stitch your top unit to the bottom row. Again making sure you nest your center seams!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv06wMOEuW8GYSXstGIholJ9Yjki7U73Jdkt_gk84mpUCS1XjOtdQh5Oy1va1l4OFeqaRiBijR2pcB2dMt_yF0cN_VX-JyRKTMO0kw9-0jsVNOe0IRYa39Iy5-NqaRLc1Mx3xHA6zg51U/s640/blogger-image-1370905653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv06wMOEuW8GYSXstGIholJ9Yjki7U73Jdkt_gk84mpUCS1XjOtdQh5Oy1va1l4OFeqaRiBijR2pcB2dMt_yF0cN_VX-JyRKTMO0kw9-0jsVNOe0IRYa39Iy5-NqaRLc1Mx3xHA6zg51U/s640/blogger-image-1370905653.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Press seams open, trim down to 12.5" x 12.5" if needed, aaaand..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLG0uUJ0cd9UxNP-4naIktfyhwB9hcszhfcsFxn6KwM494nqYTBpaSCe7GIvoyZ96n2oAZfz3xClx5QewfMGANGtMZYZ2BWzkyfKB4dw0aUsSATZEkPadRPMHZF-uWZt7saGs8CHdnFg/s640/blogger-image-1765704421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLG0uUJ0cd9UxNP-4naIktfyhwB9hcszhfcsFxn6KwM494nqYTBpaSCe7GIvoyZ96n2oAZfz3xClx5QewfMGANGtMZYZ2BWzkyfKB4dw0aUsSATZEkPadRPMHZF-uWZt7saGs8CHdnFg/s640/blogger-image-1765704421.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>TADAA!! You now have a 12.5"x12.5" Bear Paw Block!! Yay!</div><div><br></div><div>Whew, so much work for just one block. But it's soo worth it, don't you think? Be sure to tag me on IG (link to your left), if you use my tutorial to make your blocks. I'm always curious, as well as grateful to see your work grow with my help. </div><div><br></div><div>Happy Sewing!!</div><div><br></div><div>xo,</div><div>Veronica </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-80777503604384141352015-06-11T12:38:00.001-06:002015-06-11T12:57:55.105-06:00Fauxdori Tutorial<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fauxdori. What is that you ask? Well it's basically a travel journal based off of a Japanese Madori leather journal. They're gorgeous! Anywho, It's piece of material covering your paper booklet insert. You can jot down your thoughts, take it with you when you travel, record memories, scrapbooking, ..whatever your little heart desires. </span></div></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After a few inquires to share the way I made my first fauxdori, this one..</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzNDBdahOrmdeUKI8ttHKzLT61Efe950-2qpErNTQo026yhxu-L8gHb31GyfOS3TWSgZqATvvCixAOuJuNoV1HgedSkzHrOe4b0PbiaLhoY8H-s_T8kMIbqoi0OlB5Y8rwlcf9M5Ba4g/s640/blogger-image--1837771612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzNDBdahOrmdeUKI8ttHKzLT61Efe950-2qpErNTQo026yhxu-L8gHb31GyfOS3TWSgZqATvvCixAOuJuNoV1HgedSkzHrOe4b0PbiaLhoY8H-s_T8kMIbqoi0OlB5Y8rwlcf9M5Ba4g/s640/blogger-image--1837771612.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkglHW1iXBf4ANBoxUjqzO6clbCDGtUe5F6ICIpt92THGfoiVmYkd-g8GECjqPKulrI8myKJBsS2EsS12wPm4Q_lIgW0-KuQEZmsuYw9ObvKqFjjZYzZddFRqCAlFzaMkYoYW3ne-eKks/s640/blogger-image--2130480181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkglHW1iXBf4ANBoxUjqzO6clbCDGtUe5F6ICIpt92THGfoiVmYkd-g8GECjqPKulrI8myKJBsS2EsS12wPm4Q_lIgW0-KuQEZmsuYw9ObvKqFjjZYzZddFRqCAlFzaMkYoYW3ne-eKks/s640/blogger-image--2130480181.jpg"></a></div><br>I figured I'll just write up a quick tutorial for those of you who want to make one! So here we go.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MATERIALS</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>You need:<br><br>2 pieces of fabric, 1 1/4" larger than your travelers notebook insert(s), on all sides. Usually 3 notebooks are used at once.<br><br>Fusible interfacing (your choice)<br><br>Wonder Under Heavy duty<br><br>INSTRUCTIONS:<br><br>1a. Now is the time to piece your fabric for a scrappy look, hand quilt, embroider, or even embellish your top piece of fabric. You can also add a elasticized pen loop, or even a loop and button for a closure in the center. This will be on my next piece ;).</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLgq6oxhgJIeHP5VTz32Kjp2a1LOMr2E7NE8vb3_8gLj5y8gldpIdBH-0SEjIsm2vezlPbFLdu852VMuHQcgmAM83BtbNNZAtAqHVpf_aILy-69Lp-DHU_9VBR0UCYLfkBI2StvU5r9M/s640/blogger-image-1244700037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLgq6oxhgJIeHP5VTz32Kjp2a1LOMr2E7NE8vb3_8gLj5y8gldpIdBH-0SEjIsm2vezlPbFLdu852VMuHQcgmAM83BtbNNZAtAqHVpf_aILy-69Lp-DHU_9VBR0UCYLfkBI2StvU5r9M/s640/blogger-image-1244700037.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1b. Fuse one fabric piece to the interfacing. Top or bottom, your choice. *Next time I'll fuse to the bottom when doing a scrappy look! Please follow the instructions on your box. You can do both, it just depends on how sturdy you'd like it to be. Remember, your going to fold it over, so you don't want it too hard! I like mine a bit soft.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEile3L6FDm1-Oa008s5kjDzscimzTkKasH6JEz8yxjjG8MMQiUkbeKg4LobEsRhyphenhyphenKAPHXhvt_tQfVoJq4pCgGHraXuDu7HH-ZsKo_fOM7FhTxsAD5W47G048dDSfqN44cvXNXTb2jpflns/s640/blogger-image--206434073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEile3L6FDm1-Oa008s5kjDzscimzTkKasH6JEz8yxjjG8MMQiUkbeKg4LobEsRhyphenhyphenKAPHXhvt_tQfVoJq4pCgGHraXuDu7HH-ZsKo_fOM7FhTxsAD5W47G048dDSfqN44cvXNXTb2jpflns/s640/blogger-image--206434073.jpg"></a></div><br></div></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then fuse the same piece to Wonder Under webbing. Trim. DO NOT REMOVE THE BACKING YET!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Place your fabrics right sides together. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUTLTavlTJ5VbrvfYs_fUu7oxcvbvDQmMgFK11dt_g_T1sAtdygJ1VPr_5hUWvf8d0WTabFszU3Umh4E0saahU5xOOGvSKWPpNck7pkYeEHPRLtWtU-pt11QeH96U5d0XWhp4bXjZzG4/s640/blogger-image--1533227385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUTLTavlTJ5VbrvfYs_fUu7oxcvbvDQmMgFK11dt_g_T1sAtdygJ1VPr_5hUWvf8d0WTabFszU3Umh4E0saahU5xOOGvSKWPpNck7pkYeEHPRLtWtU-pt11QeH96U5d0XWhp4bXjZzG4/s640/blogger-image--1533227385.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Sew all four sides leaving about a 3" opening along the bottom for turning. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabI-KSlyrrE7nMg9sfEyFtCzGcxVecJhMBPg6LqBz-j0yRdAliTK15YJgVotRcDsvsez-zQnxmQutbx_XSBXymYa2_45oJnsa9VqYKxcsPbiKNPflwZRtqbIK5JgAEePssoVNjTQbssY/s640/blogger-image--1270957992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabI-KSlyrrE7nMg9sfEyFtCzGcxVecJhMBPg6LqBz-j0yRdAliTK15YJgVotRcDsvsez-zQnxmQutbx_XSBXymYa2_45oJnsa9VqYKxcsPbiKNPflwZRtqbIK5JgAEePssoVNjTQbssY/s640/blogger-image--1270957992.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrd3SjDSTE-zxQCvpGGhBzJg0GmGgONIw7Tc2r9XNubk62TGUpB3UOXM1SasZ0ZKG3APLOqDybPOP1QprDHRqzNDVNw_oEjCjllw-wDshdysabA2-x1eHaUFheG06GbyVwedxRDl-c1Y/s640/blogger-image--207435158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrd3SjDSTE-zxQCvpGGhBzJg0GmGgONIw7Tc2r9XNubk62TGUpB3UOXM1SasZ0ZKG3APLOqDybPOP1QprDHRqzNDVNw_oEjCjllw-wDshdysabA2-x1eHaUFheG06GbyVwedxRDl-c1Y/s640/blogger-image--207435158.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">4. Carefully remove the backing for the double side webbing. Do not pull on the threads!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDu5EYgQfPr_qrk9-zrBdu0UHBsVRZ97of6LPTj0hGlXOYEacFdIFfStZULEYs9bSiI-VkhMx83Ge4LIwkAoYMqI8BOJZJVTYcEyNQXSH50CWpfBr4kAddOJF2k9mfyFVYd0Y93rAhTg/s640/blogger-image-769015635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDu5EYgQfPr_qrk9-zrBdu0UHBsVRZ97of6LPTj0hGlXOYEacFdIFfStZULEYs9bSiI-VkhMx83Ge4LIwkAoYMqI8BOJZJVTYcEyNQXSH50CWpfBr4kAddOJF2k9mfyFVYd0Y93rAhTg/s640/blogger-image-769015635.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>5. Turn inside out. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitynZVkJFytRU6L8_E6mp6NLBInoR8eyco-UlMr5teL9B8Nqw1rEsBMFeLqKq6LRq4slXKeAzo6NyEq-VjMwXILDxxFy9p85UJ-EIjLb1y_GnMlQ-DMk5q0xkQI0-DZhcK504-1h6ahTs/s640/blogger-image-220335650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitynZVkJFytRU6L8_E6mp6NLBInoR8eyco-UlMr5teL9B8Nqw1rEsBMFeLqKq6LRq4slXKeAzo6NyEq-VjMwXILDxxFy9p85UJ-EIjLb1y_GnMlQ-DMk5q0xkQI0-DZhcK504-1h6ahTs/s640/blogger-image-220335650.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">6. Iron flat. Remember you have a double sided webbing in between! So use the manufacturers instructions, & make sure it adheres properly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUUKyj3AHNilFwc1DYb36G59DjWR0Zi0MC6OzFZlriEOWM2h_DG6nBWR1qJaJOzXq6iEbRZX1itjcv7cnFgxGoy91f9lgeUsPQZ9eYip1WCiVOvdPgjrPACbEZtAD4SRgj1EWmdx4xPY/s640/blogger-image--1962903960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUUKyj3AHNilFwc1DYb36G59DjWR0Zi0MC6OzFZlriEOWM2h_DG6nBWR1qJaJOzXq6iEbRZX1itjcv7cnFgxGoy91f9lgeUsPQZ9eYip1WCiVOvdPgjrPACbEZtAD4SRgj1EWmdx4xPY/s640/blogger-image--1962903960.jpg"></a></div><br></div>7. Sew an 1/8" seam along the edge, making sure you catch the opening along the bottom. You can do two seams here if desired. My first had double top seams, this one only has one. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add your grommets where desired. I added mine to the spine -two on the top, one in the center, and two on the bottom. Which I forgot to photograph -so here's a photo of one I found on IG.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzF6FlGFUBAA2Vuzac8eKrn93Gyd8NPmdEbZVksL0ljydmVUBxKOItpb3YkLb16H05FAvDh2ifTd4x-ewmLnikb26EiOdX7pixI4CMdRBz6tWESmX6JAecpvmtO45IlnrhwnRcYWXH1k/s640/blogger-image-2102467559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzF6FlGFUBAA2Vuzac8eKrn93Gyd8NPmdEbZVksL0ljydmVUBxKOItpb3YkLb16H05FAvDh2ifTd4x-ewmLnikb26EiOdX7pixI4CMdRBz6tWESmX6JAecpvmtO45IlnrhwnRcYWXH1k/s640/blogger-image-2102467559.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8. Thread your elastic -lots of good tutorials are available on You Tube! Just search Fauxdori DIY, and your golden! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkNhXSFTpgdJsrnrSRqhKl3guuLy10ltXOhAWRA3iL0w-G6Q6M4p7P22mGn7xEnBKo5kMq7ehJ2RFO3ALW7Fv9ke3dvaCv_z0vt6jotLdlmmRaiF1PD7CDUnp0sTD1aphsC8cRcFpzac/s640/blogger-image--394820672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkNhXSFTpgdJsrnrSRqhKl3guuLy10ltXOhAWRA3iL0w-G6Q6M4p7P22mGn7xEnBKo5kMq7ehJ2RFO3ALW7Fv9ke3dvaCv_z0vt6jotLdlmmRaiF1PD7CDUnp0sTD1aphsC8cRcFpzac/s640/blogger-image--394820672.jpg"></a></div></div></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">TADA! Your done! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All you need to do now is insert your notebooks, and your ready to scrapbook or journal! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I'm more than happy to help! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Enjoy, and HAPPY SEWING & SCRAPBOOKING ;D</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><3,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Veronica</span></div>Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-40669716606500683192015-05-06T00:14:00.001-06:002015-05-06T09:15:58.403-06:00Winners!Wow has this been a busy month, and it's only getting more hectic as the month goes on. Between Samy and I's birthdays, plus Mothers Day & all these sewing projects, I can't seem to get caught up fast enough! Such is life ;).<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AZGSTGHIbDFKxJ8fPpAiaYAwk7f-_B1suWcJ0WXj0S5f87k8tha8tgtcE48h5elL3ElKCv5ozGm_zKBUyr1f2MKjXUecL8xpe1qD2XIzxV8hlWb8Y9VbChEAGxLg2SbNtu57eykzZ14/s640/blogger-image-1455822962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AZGSTGHIbDFKxJ8fPpAiaYAwk7f-_B1suWcJ0WXj0S5f87k8tha8tgtcE48h5elL3ElKCv5ozGm_zKBUyr1f2MKjXUecL8xpe1qD2XIzxV8hlWb8Y9VbChEAGxLg2SbNtu57eykzZ14/s640/blogger-image-1455822962.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div>So, I owe all of you lovelies a couple of winners! Are you all excited? Well let's get right to it. Here we go.</div><div><br></div><div>Winner for 50 Fat Quarter<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Makes is..</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-j7F54vG9TkEYiva7mJUEnPE4UkWzgFM38kOhPjOnzmjUIyRcUtMtfZaHnLnHxnksq3D6bQtz26OciK-GychMDeRzl48GiBrShpH5f8BJKEv9Vq8FFV0rdsJpT20w2pOv4tluwxGeZEs/s640/blogger-image-1471961133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-j7F54vG9TkEYiva7mJUEnPE4UkWzgFM38kOhPjOnzmjUIyRcUtMtfZaHnLnHxnksq3D6bQtz26OciK-GychMDeRzl48GiBrShpH5f8BJKEv9Vq8FFV0rdsJpT20w2pOv4tluwxGeZEs/s640/blogger-image-1471961133.jpg"></a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Congratulations Mae! 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I'll be in contact for your free eBook copy of Scrap Happy Sewing!!</span></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for playing everyone. A huge thank you to Retro Mama, and Stitch Craft Create Magazine for sponsoring this great giveaway, as well as for letting me be part of such a fun blog hop! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'll be back to share some of my sewing ventures real soon! You can find me daily on Instagram under @vividfelicity (it's so addictive, isn't it?) 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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have it setup in an area that's meant to be the dining area. My husband was so sweet to let me have this space as my own :D. Since we live in a small apartment, I don't have too much room for my own studio as I previously did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I store all of my fabric in a china cabinet, and drawers under my table. Any other supplies go in bins or boxes on a half shelf. Which is also under my sewing table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm going to miss this place when we finally find our new home. Meanwhile I'll be soaking up my favorite space in our apartment. I hope this has inspired those of you looking to spruce up your small space. It's not much, but it's mine & I love every inch of it!</span></div>
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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-3896126985698599992015-03-30T22:38:00.000-06:002015-03-30T23:02:35.203-06:00The Stash-Busting Blog Hop<div><div><div><div><div>How many of you are guilty of hoarding scraps or fat quarters? Let me just say, GUILTY! Well, I may have a solution for you. I've been invited by<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Kim of <a href="http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Retro Mama</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Rosie of </span><a href="http://ideas.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk/" target="_blank" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Stitch Craft Create</a> magazine <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">to take part in a really fun Stash-Busting Blog Hop starting the 1st of April!</span><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAwymwSb4zOEUX4lDobxvtpDRXKsh3YvdnTi3bvwOkvtv9yKPBuQDTLuEnlPs0zM5JHdSmEhxE_aY89vAKmuGNhUiGQz3TfDvMn9xuUCLhWDo0nqdC71HbibZIUOtwtKbqX3Ki8G5j7k/s640/blogger-image--1012858823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAwymwSb4zOEUX4lDobxvtpDRXKsh3YvdnTi3bvwOkvtv9yKPBuQDTLuEnlPs0zM5JHdSmEhxE_aY89vAKmuGNhUiGQz3TfDvMn9xuUCLhWDo0nqdC71HbibZIUOtwtKbqX3Ki8G5j7k/s640/blogger-image--1012858823.jpg"></a></div><br></font><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Kim will be hosting this linky party, and there will be soo many fun things to sew, learn, and win. 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Stay tuned for an announcement of how you'll be able to win one of two eBook copies from Stitch Craft Create's upcoming book release..</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XJ2PVw-sLzsiGqrZS-dpYw0xsEpximKPA5G1gRY-0RF4e6Kh-6Bdaxs4aMSTqP2XOKkFetreeriJShPL9hEYA7cJKb01u1VD1I9TvS2LsprlWnpp5vUMlNmZALFJErdeGpHExUspJ6U/s640/blogger-image-493225743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XJ2PVw-sLzsiGqrZS-dpYw0xsEpximKPA5G1gRY-0RF4e6Kh-6Bdaxs4aMSTqP2XOKkFetreeriJShPL9hEYA7cJKb01u1VD1I9TvS2LsprlWnpp5vUMlNmZALFJErdeGpHExUspJ6U/s640/blogger-image-493225743.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Or Retro Mama's new release</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY46Uzjr1O6sRbe34F4mcZj0mDVAqe4Anqwfj9NvxA84lP4MUKucZTHHHtV6iUlcRK-pfWmipCiclotI0JOrafQs4HsXWmSKWCFBHIvIpQ0idDfbAg_qvhi3DI_ohMichgLOGFww_BzU/s640/blogger-image--670180699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY46Uzjr1O6sRbe34F4mcZj0mDVAqe4Anqwfj9NvxA84lP4MUKucZTHHHtV6iUlcRK-pfWmipCiclotI0JOrafQs4HsXWmSKWCFBHIvIpQ0idDfbAg_qvhi3DI_ohMichgLOGFww_BzU/s640/blogger-image--670180699.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'll post a Blog Hop Schedule of the fabulous Quilters from around the world (including my own), who will be joining us throughout the month of April for this event! 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I find myself playing and referring to it every. single. day. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5q-vPTU3iR6Y90T32jWOPBqQFLWM52TMvnRYuTbVc3PBTQxYmJq9On2y_s8w4weQWMkAdZV121VZE2AVMfnjbCbtD0CA6jJj0MdPmfe7YyrsVX2XlhamYcy00xAYkTI5_N0_oEJykjw/s640/blogger-image-1520212077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5q-vPTU3iR6Y90T32jWOPBqQFLWM52TMvnRYuTbVc3PBTQxYmJq9On2y_s8w4weQWMkAdZV121VZE2AVMfnjbCbtD0CA6jJj0MdPmfe7YyrsVX2XlhamYcy00xAYkTI5_N0_oEJykjw/s640/blogger-image-1520212077.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The color alone is enough to make me pull it out and stare at it all day. Gorgeous! Seriously, these photos do not do it justice. I immediately started setting it up, and filling it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPRfbWrbdHJl4DPsIy9erK1vQK6iq1b3Ka0c5eG67WlzrPiRrjCnWTvYbRDNQeNG0MPHERSj8x-GuZgaPdzJKuNzPJ4oFu0-V5wapE0TTv4EM0lWWNE4WqAq1zloDul5dXvU-a0-v6FQ/s640/blogger-image--1692925330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPRfbWrbdHJl4DPsIy9erK1vQK6iq1b3Ka0c5eG67WlzrPiRrjCnWTvYbRDNQeNG0MPHERSj8x-GuZgaPdzJKuNzPJ4oFu0-V5wapE0TTv4EM0lWWNE4WqAq1zloDul5dXvU-a0-v6FQ/s640/blogger-image--1692925330.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Stickers, project life cards, dashboard set ups, washi tape, the works. I've gone through every single tab. Every single page. Every pocket. Everything!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6Bh73aChsbl5gcKd1Dime2UPqeGwirbsCU0_YPStQ9Nh986wDxDYtcW0gKgdPlltjCUHD3AzDZ9qF3mMdgWHpZ6FsxRTPAiYVrL-wrrKqTY-5JuuNdXo3Dg2yAosrYOEGzIaM4XeVwY/s640/blogger-image-1180203524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6Bh73aChsbl5gcKd1Dime2UPqeGwirbsCU0_YPStQ9Nh986wDxDYtcW0gKgdPlltjCUHD3AzDZ9qF3mMdgWHpZ6FsxRTPAiYVrL-wrrKqTY-5JuuNdXo3Dg2yAosrYOEGzIaM4XeVwY/s640/blogger-image-1180203524.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Personalizing, and decorating my pages. Oh the joy! <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A few years ago (and I mean long long ago), I was a huge planner fan, but it was never this much fun. I've figured out that even in this digital age, the physical act of writing something down seems to better help me remember my goals.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbVBFkqkreJ8m_Iks01Q3BBWQN570a-ZynwTeBJg6HeMcT6iH1lzEBUqZkFXxlcqJlPI498Z1AKjJerhf8UpYdp0gM16pYozkRAVfNX6OdKrEw1as93tL_V_gFIz6SZTqFVJWQ-xI7AQ/s640/blogger-image--137104467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbVBFkqkreJ8m_Iks01Q3BBWQN570a-ZynwTeBJg6HeMcT6iH1lzEBUqZkFXxlcqJlPI498Z1AKjJerhf8UpYdp0gM16pYozkRAVfNX6OdKrEw1as93tL_V_gFIz6SZTqFVJWQ-xI7AQ/s640/blogger-image--137104467.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It helps keep me on track through out my day, month, year. All that jazz. Sure, just using a piece of paper to write down your errands works. However, I found I kept loosing my notes, or just forgetting to bring them along with me. When you have an entire day full of errands, it just gets plain irritating. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0y52A2Psj21SSgyT3GCLqNDLL5ErdZVgUcSr2uSAO911-AXaj64GP-T1ytvBQfSDJpeKgIDLpBC8DoclHbWteBCuibekOACtWr8JoyO5bNZ3XZpHIEjvY9gd-xLtevq9Ia8UbBmzeoc/s640/blogger-image-881958669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0y52A2Psj21SSgyT3GCLqNDLL5ErdZVgUcSr2uSAO911-AXaj64GP-T1ytvBQfSDJpeKgIDLpBC8DoclHbWteBCuibekOACtWr8JoyO5bNZ3XZpHIEjvY9gd-xLtevq9Ia8UbBmzeoc/s640/blogger-image-881958669.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqsjn6-B-F6Bnkh_bVXiLKHPgvgyVUzmKydIyrKBtNBPPslZnB_9Gyw1OeG2Q-ePoKsX8Hf3uJh3Tt4WcVjEg1Xo1m8IL6H_Brv6n67Bg4Vn22j7c4VqKfwZa0FAltqtlA1tk52VfXXg/s640/blogger-image-69069882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqsjn6-B-F6Bnkh_bVXiLKHPgvgyVUzmKydIyrKBtNBPPslZnB_9Gyw1OeG2Q-ePoKsX8Hf3uJh3Tt4WcVjEg1Xo1m8IL6H_Brv6n67Bg4Vn22j7c4VqKfwZa0FAltqtlA1tk52VfXXg/s640/blogger-image-69069882.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1kLV9Oi0Og9wmTK0KgUlKdoQzO4mbs_-pYTc77sNW_F-eNEmnb-NHPp3Cj2juXUskNzZWXZnNWXhylUEZxymPIm8-6-lu-PXgInUGizEeexGtcOgmocF38pujgoURXH_sVJ9O9_QxOI/s640/blogger-image--1924653466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1kLV9Oi0Og9wmTK0KgUlKdoQzO4mbs_-pYTc77sNW_F-eNEmnb-NHPp3Cj2juXUskNzZWXZnNWXhylUEZxymPIm8-6-lu-PXgInUGizEeexGtcOgmocF38pujgoURXH_sVJ9O9_QxOI/s640/blogger-image--1924653466.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Before I realized it, my planner was bursting. 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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-79778148504042896722015-01-09T20:59:00.001-07:002015-01-09T21:20:26.550-07:00The French Knot<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ok, I finally got my act together. I had quite a few of you lovelies ask how I made my French Knots for my embroidered heart. This one...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">They <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">aren't really hard to make, but it does help to practice. Once you got it down, you'll find yourself adding them into every project possible!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Forgive my plain boring photos for the tute (as well as my unsightly worn manicure), but I thought I'd do a demonstration. Especially since my current project is going to take me another couple of days. Apologies for any slight blurriness. I could not get my device to focus so close. Let's begin :).</span></div>
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I favor Lecien COSMO Embroidery Floss, it's silky smooth. However, DMC is also wonderful, and readily available in a HUGE array of colors, almost everywhere :).</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Secure the end of your floss with a small knot and thread it through to the front. Pull it all the way through until it catches. Grab the thread and wrap it around your needle three times..</span></div>
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Now this next part is a bit slippery. Holding your floss against the fabric, slowly slide your needle down until it's close to the top of your fabric. Then carefully pivot your needle tip right next to the hole where first thread came up from. Almost on top of it. Be sure you hold your floss taut (not to tight!) to keep it from unraveling! (also pay no attention to my chipped polish!)</div>
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When you get to the end, let go and slowly pull the rest through. Don't pull it too tight, as it will distort the knot. And...</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">See? Wasn't that easy peasy?! Now go practice your heart out!!! Feel free to ask questions, contact me, subscribe, all that jazz!!</span></div>
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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-51057483491677097732015-01-06T14:02:00.000-07:002015-01-06T23:02:37.384-07:00Pretty Little Things<div style="text-align: left;">
As dubbed by one of the cute blogs I follow. Let me tell you about it :).<br />
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Improving my sewing skills has been a huge to-do item lately. Which means improving my fabric selections, perfecting pieced patchwork, increased hand sewing projects, embroidery, and trying out new patterns. One of my very favorite bloggers put out a test pattern a few weeks back on Instagram. I jumped at the opportunity! I've been following Amy's blog - <a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/nanacompany/" target="_blank">nanaCompany</a> since late 2012, and have always been a huge fan of her work. Have you seen her blog? If you haven't, you really should. It's great!<br />
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Back to the subject at hand. The test pattern was Tall Tall Trees, and Scrappy Tree Cushion. It was so easy!! Here's my Scrappy Tree cushion..<br />
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Adorable right?? And here is my Tall Tall Trees...</div>
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See. Pretty. Amy was so sweet, commenting on all my photos. Needless to say I was beyond excited! I love her :). Anyway, I had to share these with you all! </div>
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I did start a Christmas version, but didn't have a chance to finish it yet. I'll be sure to share it with you all when I do! Happy Sewing!!</div>
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PS, I've been playing around with my header. Still not quite happy with it. What do you think??</div>
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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-38635814503712451432014-10-16T15:36:00.001-06:002014-10-16T15:36:25.909-06:00Patchwork Fabric Basket Hello Friends! It's been too long hasn't it?! Well, I hope your all doing great because I have something I'd like to share with you. <br />I've found myself going back to reading blogs, and then the inevitable blog write-ups were missed as well. I just find them necessary in my daily routine. They help with inspiration, take me away from everyday life situations, and provide a much needed tonic in the sense that I feel much less stress. <br /><br />So here I am, ready to share a fun patchwork tutorial. It's been a long time, and I've only written 2 tutorials. One of them needing revamping! There's about a million awesome tutorials out there for these baskets, but since I had a number of questions I'm going to show you how I did it. Try not to be to critical of my work. I personally believe in courtesy & nice friendly help with a smile :). I feel these days it's all about bad attitude, no smiles or greetings, and having the last word, but ..well anyway, let's just play nice!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/528.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_528.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This fabric basket was inspired by one I ran across on Pinterest created by <a target="_blank" href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com">nanaCompany</a>. She made one for <a target="_blank" href="http://tashahorsley.typepad.com">Tasha Noel</a>'s quilt market booth a few years back. I shot her an email to find out what size blocks she had used, as well as other info. Well, she was so sweet to respond she doesn't have a tutorial up, but hopes to soon. She gave me links to other tutorials, but I just couldn't find one to suite my needs. Now, even though mine isn't perfect, I've since decided to try it out on my own. I'll include a ton of photos to help further explain the steps. Beware, if your new to sewing, this might seem daunting! I'd say this is more for the intermediate quilter. Apologies for such a long post. <br />OK Ready?? <br /><br />PATCHWORK BASKET TUTORIAL<br /><br />Materials needed:<br /><br />Thirty-Six 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" squares for outside shell.<br /><br />One 6 1/2″ X 25″ fabric for lining.<br /><br />Two 6 1/2″ X 6 1/2″ One for the bottom lining, one for the bottom outside shell.<br /><br />One 6 1/2″ X 6 1/2″ and One 6 1/2″ X 25″ pieces for Batting.<br /><br />One 2 1/4" X 26 1/2" piece for Binding.<br /><br />**Please note all seams are 1/4" unless otherwise noted.<br /><br /><br />INSTRUCTIONS:<br /><br />Gather your 36 2.5"X 2.5" squares, and lay them out in your desired pattern. If your wanting a checkered look, like mine, lay out two blocks like the one on the left, and two other blocks, like the one on the right in the bottom photograph..<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/529.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_529.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/530.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_530.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Once you have them laid out, this is where a design wall or design board comes in handy, you can just move 3 blocks over. Leaving one block next to your machine. If you don't have a such a space, not to worry! Simply gather one block at a time, keeping each row in order. Like so..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/531.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_531.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Top row, left to right goes on top. Second row, left to right goes in the middle, and third row left to right goes on bottom. Clip together using wonder clips, paper clips or even large pins. If you have to stop, and worry about mixing them up, simply put each pinned block in a zip lock bag & number them 1-4.<br /><br />Starting with the top row. Sew Three 2.5"X 2.5" blocks together side by side, using a 1/4" seam allowance.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/532.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_532.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/533.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_533.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Repeat with the next two rows. Pressing the seams correctly is vital for the proper outcome of the outer shell. 1st & 3rd rows, press center block seams outwards, 2nd row center block, press seams inward. Does that make sense? ...Press them just like in the photo below...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/534.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_534.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Now we're going to sew the rows together. Butt up the first two rows next to each, and flip the 1st row onto the 2nd. Nesting the seams together, and pin! Like this..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/535.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_535.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I know I didn't pin, but you can see what I mean by nesting the seams together here ;). Your going to sew these rows together on the pinned side. Double check and make sure your sewing the right side. It'll save you from having to use the seam ripper! (Yeah, that was me!) Repeat with the last row. Your finished block should now measure 6.5"X 6.5" and look like this..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/536.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_536.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Set it aside and Don't press yet! Repeat for the next three blocks, and warm up your iron. I'll wait..<br /><br />...(elevator music comes to mind here. The Girl from Ipanema perhaps?)...<br /><br />All done?!! Awesome, let's keep going!<br /><br />We're going to finish pressing our blocks! This step also helps nest the finished blocks for great alignment! Press them like so..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/537.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_537.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />These are alternating blocks with seams pressed towards the center, and the remaining alternating blocks with the seams pressed outward. Nest together just like your rows, pin sides together, and sew. Press these seams open. <br /><br />Repeat the process, and continue adding the next two blocks. When your finished, you should have a long row like this..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/545.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_545.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br />Lay your finished outer shell, right side up, on top of your batting. Quilt as desired and trim carefully.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/548.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_548.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/556.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_556.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Now is also a good time to quilt the 6.5"X 6.5" bottom outer shell piece as well. Simply lay the fabric right side up on top of your batting, quilt, and trim..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_560.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_561.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next, sew the ends of the long rectangular pieces, right sides together, to create a 'tube' of sorts. Do this for the the outer shell, and the lining. Now pin the outer quilted shell to the bottom quilted 6 1/2″ X 6 1/2″ square, right sides together! Repeat for the lining pieces as well. <br /><br />Sew all the way around the edges..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_562.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It can get tricky. Just keep your pieces aligned, and go slow!! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_564.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_565.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />You should have two almost finished basket pieces, that look like this..<br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_566.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Turn the outer shell right side out...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/570.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_570.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br />And turn the lining right side in..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/10/16/571.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/10/16/s_571.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Next, push the lining inside the outer shell basket. Line up the edges, & push in the corners. DO Not Stretch the fabrics, as this may cause warping. Set aside.<br /><br />We're in the home stretch people! Pat yourself on the back ;D Yay!<br /><br />Last we're going to attach the binding. It's just like binding a quilt, or mini, or mug rug etc... On this step it's a matter of preference. If you don't know how to attach a binding, there's a ton a great tutorials out there for that! To save time, And because I forgot to take photos of this step, I'll explain as best I can!<br /><br />I attached my binding to the inside if the basket first, and used wonder clips to hold it place, around the perimeter. I folded in the ends of the binding, placed one inside the other & clipped it down. 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One finished patchwork basket!!!<br /><br />I hope you liked this tutorial!! Be sure to tag me on all your finished baskets, I'd love to see them all!! ;D<br /><br /><br />xoxo,<br />Veronica <br />Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-69842578539465235232014-06-18T11:16:00.000-06:002014-06-18T11:27:02.793-06:00Cherished AMH Voile Quilt<div style="text-align: center;">
There's a project I've been dying to share with you all. If you follow me on any of my social media sites, you may have notice I made a AMH Voile quilt a while back.</div>
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I started with some squares Kelly of <a href="http://kelbysews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kelbysew</a> sent me last year for a swap we did. Let me just say, voile is something I've never sewn with. I heard stories of the material being really slippery and hard to handle.</div>
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My experience yielded a completely different opinion. The fabric was slick, but I had no issues with it slipping out of place. In fact, it went beautifully! Really quick. Never mind I was working with my absolute favorite fabric designer, and of course I thought the fabrics were gorgeous!</div>
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Before I knew it, I had the squares sewn together and I was basting away! It went so quickly, the next thing I knew I was quilting my gorgeous project. Talk about excited!</div>
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Then Viola!!!<br />
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Isn't it gorgeous?! I was so in love with this quilt, that I took it with me on our road trip back home to TX. It happened to be Mother's Day weekend, which so happened to also be my birthday! </div>
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I arrived at my Moma's home, we hugged, we chatted, we cried. It had been over 2 very long years since I had last seen her, or my sisters. It was so wonderful to spend both Mothers Day and my Birthday with my family. Best and most memorable Birthday I have ever had!</div>
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Well guess what happened then? This..</div>
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My cherished & very first Anna Maria Horner voile quilt, now lives with my Moma. Really miss this beauty, but I'm so happy I had a chance to share this with someone I love! Guess I better get to making another one! </div>
Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-63750763801008774332014-04-09T00:25:00.001-06:002014-04-09T00:25:44.041-06:00A Bit of Rambling Hello You,<br />
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I find myself sewing so much these days, that I hardly have any time left for anything else.<br />
Is that a bad thing? I think not. I love sewing. My husband loves that I sew. So do most of my friends and relatives. It's creative, it's fun, and it really seems to fill a need - in the sense that it helps relieve stress & brings a sort of calmness to a hectic day. It also seems as though my sewing skills are now much improved as of late. I've even had a few commissioned projects I'm proud to have been asked to be a part of. Sewing, it seems, is my therapy. It's here to stay for me :).<br />
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I used to find that when I would type up a post, it would help relieve much of my stress. What's changed? Well, my computer isn't up and running. It hasn't been for quite some time now. Which has since made me more dependent on my social media sites via my cell phone. SO EASY. In turn though, blogging isn't at the top of my list. I never really got it to take off on the first place, but I do still admire fellow bloggers who are so much more dedicated to this than I have been. I still log on, & read all of the blogs I follow. Thank you for that!<br />
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I've been wanting to share more photos here, but still have to figure out how to add photos from my iPad ^_^. Yet another venture I have to master. Though I do love it so, I'm sure it'll take me a little while to figure it out.<br />
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So mean while, you can still find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & Flickr. All linked in the column with all the cute colorful buttons ;D. Stop in, say Hi, and don't forget to follow me! I'll be back!<br />
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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-55956179339257641202013-11-07T12:51:00.002-07:002013-11-07T12:51:15.827-07:00Felicity Needle-Books<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, I have to admit I'm not the best blogger in the world. </span>My time, these days, are mostly spent with Samy. He's actually sitting right next to me right now. Lol. Clearly he's not receiving the attention he's thinking he's entitled to ;D Silly willy. That being said, I don't blog nearly as much as I want.<br />
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Moving on, I wanted to share my fairly new sewing project. If you follow me on any of my social media sites (to your right), you know I've been making countless needle-books using Amy's of <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/nanacompany/" target="_blank">nanaCompany</a> </span><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/nanacompany/2011/10/needlebook-tutorial-by-nanacompany.html" target="_blank">needle-book tutorial</a></span>. I sent them out as part of swap packages and gifts. Well, this was MY, very own, first needle-book version..<br />
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..Cute Right? Born out of mere accident. I had the stitch-itch, and just wanted to sew. ..something..anything.. Starting out as a mug-rug, next morphing into a checkbook cover - because the dimensions were wrong. Then, out of no where, I cut it in half, sewed the open end closed, and thought hmm. This would make a wonderfully sized needle-book<br />
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TA-DA! The second one was born. I found myself carrying it around all over the apartment. Then <i>*ting*</i>. Yet another epiphany! I thought, i should add a loop. ..Or better yet.. a Grommet!..<br />
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Well that worked out splendidly! Now it's portable too. Well lucky me, I felt, because a few people (whom I've admired for such a long time) wanted to swap with me. YAY! This is one I made for Jessica of <a href="http://euphoriajessica.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Euphoria</a>..<br />
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..and another for Kelly of <a href="http://kelbysews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">kelbysews</a>..<br />
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(with matching looped pincushions - for portability) Aren't they pretty? I've nearly perfected it. Here's my latest version (for myself)..<br />
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..which was created to match that beautiful pincushion Kelly made for me. Gorgeous!<br />
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So, if your wanting one, and just don't get around to making one for yourself. I have a listing up in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/166121863/custom-felicity-needlebook?ref=shop_home_active">SHOP</a>!<br />
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<br />Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-51475856267716293932013-09-16T11:29:00.000-06:002013-09-16T11:29:20.575-06:00~the sewing room swap~It's been such a long time since I've last blogged, hasn't it (about 2 months or so)? I'm not quite sure why time seems to get away from me. Though I have a sneaking suspicion, it may have something to do with this toddler of mine, pulling on me every minute of everyday ;D!<br />
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Newho, I wanted to share my latest project! It was for a flickr group called<span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/the_sewing_room_swap/" target="_blank">~the sewing room swap~</a></span>.</span> SO FUN! We were each assigned a Secret Partner, and were making one big, and one small item , according to our partners wish list. Who was my partner?? WELL, I'll tell you! It turned out to be Wendi of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.prsd4tim2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Prsd4tim2</a></span>! WOW! LOVE her work! She also happens to be Amanda's mother, of<span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.acraftyfox.net/" target="_blank">A Crafty Fox</a></span></span>. Of which I've been a huge fan of for quite awhile now! Cool. You can imagine my excitement when I figured this out at the end of the project!<br />
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Back to the topic at hand. ..Off we went, making goodies for each other! Ready to see what I made for her? Thought so..<br />
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TADA!! I chose a sewing machine cover for my large item. I was so nervous making this piece. She had also wanted fabric baskets, but let's not go there! (YET-need practice :D) I couldn't ask any questions without risking giving away who my secret swap partner was. So I started stalking her photo stream. Reading all the threads to figure out what type of machine she had. Next I called around to local shops until I found one that carried it. Lastly, I had one of the representatives measure it (she was so sweet to do so), so I could have (roughly) the correct dimensions for it. I figured, if it doesn't fit, she can snip off the ribbons and make it a mini-quilt for her wall! <br />
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After all that, I drafted a pattern, including seam allowances, to get this cute piece sewn up. Whew. :D I did my absolute best in figuring out fabric pulls, patterns, and what quilting method to use. I'm fairly sure this has to be the most involved and forward-thinking project, I've ever had the pleasure of working on. The quilting part of this project alone, had me busy for days. But i LOVE the outcome, don't you?<br />
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Next was my small item. I chose a coordinating wonky star pincushion. See how cute it is?..<br />
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I love the idea of a ribbon tab, in case she wanted to hang it up. Secretly, I also wanted another way to use this tape measure ribbon I've had for awhile. Cute right? I hope you loved it Wendi ;D! I had the best time creating these items for you!!<br />
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Wanted to see what I received? Of course you do :D!..<br />
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Its a mini quilt and 2 tiny strawberry pincushions from Susi of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://lillaluise.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Lilla Luise</a></span>!! Plus a few packages of gummy bears for Samy :D. All the way from Germany!! WOW!!! GERMANY? I've never even been out of the US, let alone out of the Country! This is special for me ;D. The amount of work that went into this mini, is absolutely breathtaking! Each fussy scene is stunning. So much so, it even had my DH staring, feeling, and examining every inch of this piece. (YES) Including the two tiny strawberries. Can I say AWWWESOME!<br />
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She even used my favorite fabric designer Anna Maria Horner. I really LOVE this package, and can't say enough wonderful things about it. Thanks SO Much Susi!!<br />
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Wasn't that fun?? Hopefully I won't be too much longer posting next time. But if I am, let me just send out a Huge Thank You and Tight Squishy Bear Hug to all of you who are following me! THANK YOU!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First and foremost, My SamyCakes turned 3 in May! 3!!! Where did the time go? He's talking, going tinkle in the RR, and all kinds of things. WOW. I'm blown away! SO much is just different now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Second, what do you all think of my new banner? I have a bad habit of making them huge, but I'll work on that later! For now, I love it :D. Two of my favorite things are in there. Echino and Friendship Vintage Pyrex. How could I say no? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've also been sewing away. LOTS & LOTS of sewing people! Which also means lots and lots of destash shopping for fabrics. I can't keep up. That's a good thing though, right? Let me show you a couple of my projects. Ready?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ok, First up are my pillow covers for Pillow Talk Swap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was so nervous about making her cover! WOrring about whether I'd do a good enough job. But turns out I had a great Partner! Chelsie :D. She made me the best cover and put together the best package!</span><br />
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Fabulous, right! I LOVE this pillow cover! Chelsie even included an inflatable airplane for my SamSam! So Sweet! He's napping with it right now! <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then I received word about a mistake. Uh-Oh! I was going to be receiving TWO pillow covers. WOW, 2?? Well, Here's the second one I received..</span><br />
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From Chrissy! (I LOVE that name btw!) Absolutely gorgeous as well! And all of those fabrics? Awesome. How lucky was I this round?<br />
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Well, I ended up feeling so terrible about the whole thing, that it only felt right to become an Angel for the girl who had been accidentally overlooked. So, I volunteered, and made her this cover..<br />
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I really hope she loved them! Next up are my blocks for my Sew.Quilt.Give. Charity Bee for Ramona..<br />
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:D. Road-trip Blocks! They were all improv blocks, but I think I did ok!<br />
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Then I had a sudden urge to create something totally different, after watching a couple of Anna Maria Horner videos. SOO In LOVE with this girls fabrics! Totally hooked! I was so inspired, I created my very own, first mini wall quilt..<br />
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I used her feather pattern for the center block, machine embroidered the boarder around it, and pieced the rest. I Love how it turned! See --> :D<br />
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First Up, my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/4x5modernquiltbee/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">4x5 modern Quilt Bee</span></a> blocks..<br />
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These are the ones I made and sent out. They proved to be much more difficult to make than I had originally anticipated. I need to go through my tutorial and see where I went wrong. Boo. However I do give myself an A for effort ;D!<br />
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These are the ones I got back from my amazing bee members...<br />
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Except of course the the bottom left corner, which was my practice block. Gorgeous aren't they?? I'm so excited for the next round! I clearly need to step up my game ladies.<br />
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They were scary at first, but turned out to be really easy and fun to make. Hopefully I can make a couple more for her before the month is over. I really love how they turned out!</div>
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TADA! A One Seam Flying Geese Block..</div>
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Wasn't that easy??! The possibilities are truly endless here :). Here's what I did with mine..</div>
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Vivid Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714497095821147742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482442685367098464.post-86790641498278888532013-02-22T12:22:00.000-07:002013-02-22T12:22:13.472-07:00Pillow Pop ProjectI just HAVE to show off my new pillow! It came out great, even though I did have to improvise a bit. Neways, who cares about that! Here it is..<br />
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TADA! This baby makes me VERY Happy! Want to see the back? Of COURSE you do!..<br />
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LOVE this fabric :D. Now I did think it was pretty busy, but after going through almost every fabic I had in mind, this one stood out. I shared my process along the way on IG, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter (on your left- Don't forget to follow me on your favorite Social Media Site ;D), but I'll share them again..<br />
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SO where did I come up with this gorgeous pattern? From <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pillow-Pop-Quick-Sew-Projects-Brighten/dp/1607054787/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358434802&sr=1-1&keywords=pillow+pop" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Pillow Pop</span></a> by <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Heather Bostic</span></a> of <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">.House. of A La Mode</span></a><br />
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It was the first project in the book, dubbed Fair Feathered friends by John Q. Adams of <a href="http://www.quiltdad.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Dad</a>. I'm still unsure as to whether or not I may be able to share a photo in the book, <em>but </em> Lets' not tempt fate, yes?. <br />
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As you can see, I'm totally excited about all this sudden business of pillowee quilty making! SOo, I'm just going to end with photos of my new pillow. Enjoy, and my Thanks to Heather and John for an awesome project, as well as to all my followers for all of your awesome encouragement! ON with the Show..<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back Pillow is a <a href="http://www.vividfelicity.com/2012/10/happy-halloween.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Spider Web Block Pillow</span></a></td></tr>
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