Today I needed something easy...

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Today I needed something easy...

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Have you ever had one of those days you didn't want to think, well this was one of those days. Now I'm not talking about the days you just don't think, which I have a lot of them too.

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First, I wanted to use something I already had and seeing everyone sew with charm packs, I cut me some 5" squares on one. Made prairie points for the outside edge and just need to put on the border. Now both of these aren't big at all and will probably be made into a table topper or a baby quilt.

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Something about me you might not know by looking at my blog, but my favorite colors are red, yellows and greens. Don't know why, but they always have been. I'm going to try and quilt at least one in the morning so I can bring it over to my SIL house to do handwork. Family get together tomorrow and I need to cook something. Will see what happens.

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Just want to say to the everyone that sales wonderful handmade items on etsy, eBay or their own website, you better get busy. I've been selling products for a long time and could always kick myself when it comes time for the holidays and I don't have enough merchandise. Boy, I gotta get busy...

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Don't forget about the giveaway below,

BIG DAY!!! GIVEAWAY DAY MAY 27, 2009

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Giveaway Day May 27, 2009

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Boy, I don't know where my head is, well yes I do, it's been planning a vacation and didn't even realize I needed to do this post. I had everything finished, just forgot the date.

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Are you ready for the BIG DAY!!! This is so exciting when we all get together and either give things away or just go blog to blog and find some of the neatest sites. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/ does such a good job with organizing this huge day. I couldn't imagine.

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I will ship anywhere and hope you all enjoy what I'm giving away. Over here in the states we just had Memorial Day Weekend and I had made me a purse and thought I would do an extra one. So I'm giving away a purse(has 2 pockets on the front), 1/2 yard of each print I used of Moda fabrics (3), 7 Romantic Homes Magazines (oh, you can see some pretty decor in these and get ideas on things to make) and last an apron pattern called "Apron Strings" which can be used with jelly rolls. I will pick a number by using Random.org.

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All I ask is to come back and see me sometimes. I love to read comments and find new blogs.

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I have an online store http://www.calamityjanescottage.com/ with fabric, patterns, handmade items and some antiques.a

Random giveaways often and also have tutorials on the blog at the sidebar-dishtowel apron, burp cloths, pincushion, etc. Calamity Jane's Patterns will be coming soon, so check back and stay awhile when you get a chance.

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and have fun visiting blogs,

Quick Post and it's #150-Details coming soon about a Giveaway!!!

Quick Post and it's #150-Details coming soon about a Giveaway!!!

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I only have time for a quick post, wanted to show you a little backpack I made and to tell you I'm having another giveaway to celebrate my 150Th post and combine it with Sew Mama Sews giveaway. So be on the lookout.
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This is looking at the front of the person and opened.
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This is the back view and opened. The picture at the top has it closed. Then this is just the closeup of the print "let's play house" by Alexander Henry. Quilted and lined with pockets inside. Great for a little girl or a Mom that has her hands full and need something to carry on their back.

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Sit back and enjoy the Quilt Show...

Quilt Guild-Beautiful Quilts

I went to the quilt guild today and they had some beautiful quilts to show and a speaker that kept us laughing so hard during her presentation. Her quilts are hand pieced and hand quilted, so grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy. Sorry for some of the pictures not being close enough and a little blurry. The first 3 are show and tell and then the rest are Sue Weldon's.

Men's ties, this one came out dark...

Sue's are below.

Sue says she does her hand work about 6 hours a day, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours at night. Hope you enjoyed the show.

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Buzy as a Bee!!! Garden, Sewing, Projects

Buzy as a Bee!!!

I've been a little busy around here and thought I would just share some photos of whats been happening.

First a question to the ones that make patterns. Is there anyone that "If you make it they will come," and make the pattern for you? I guess you can see that I'm not a writer. I have all these ideas and can cut, sew the project and take notes, but just hope everyone can understand them.

OK, what I've been up to. My DH and I put a garden in, Oh I can just taste the cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, eggplants, bell peppers and last the cayenne peppers (love them). The picture doesn't make it look to big, but we have 24 tomato plants and 18 cucumbers, etc. I feel muscles I haven't felt in a long time.

This is my friend who stays close to me anytime I'm outside. She so sweet and so glad we have 6 acres for her to run in.

I'm trying my hand at free motion quilting, but not doing just the stippling, kinda fun. Don't look to close, I don't have a stitch regulator.

Then I got busy and started cutting fabric. I get really upset when I don't have anything in my little cubby holes (I'll have to take a picture of where I keep my projects later, forgot) to pick up and sew. I usually have a project I can just grab. Well things got pretty low. So just a few little peeks of what will be coming out of the sewing room this week.

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Quilted, Listed and New Pattern in the Makes

Quilted, Listed and New Pattern in the Makes

Hey Diddle Diddle is now finished and listed in my etsy shop. I need to take other pictures due to the sun so bright it showed through the quilt. I put a green and white check, cut on the bias for the binding and quilted it with yellow thread. Couldn't believe I found a green that matched in my stash.

Here's another peek of the quilt pattern I hope to have soon. The sample is for my daughter, she loves orange.

I hope you have a great weekend.

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I needed a little piece today, now I need a little quilty tomorrow!!!

Baby Quilt Pieced Today

I needed a little piece today, now I need a little quilty tomorrow. Cleaning out my sewing room I found this piece of fabric I had picked up thinking my daughter would like it. Well, it is now going into a quilt I will probably put on Etsy. I love making log cabins and thought the colors went well with the theme fabric. The pictures are not showing up the embroidery, not sure why, it is the same color as the background color of the theme piece. Might have to go outside after it is quilted. On my to-do list for tomorrow. So here is a few pictures of what I did today.

I fussy cut the fabric to go with the rhyme.

Hope you were able to do what you enjoy.

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Sewing and Sneak Peek

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Sewing and Sneak Peek

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We had a busy weekend, but managed to get in some sewing. It was things I could pick up and even take with me, so I thought I would show you a few pictures.

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I found this little tutorial on http://spoonfullofsugargirls.blogspot.com/2009/05/embellishment-challenge.html isn't it cute. Now my daughter said it was going to scare Abbyn, but thought it was cute. Made it with minke so the body is really soft and you know how babies like ribbons. Go check out A Spoonful of Sugars, hers is really cute. I also did some quick blankets out of some flannel I had and embroidered Abbyn's name on them. We didn't know what they were going to name her until she was born, so that is why all the delay on the items with her name.

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Now for the sneak peek, just a little someone peeking out. Who could it be and who is it for. You'll just have to wait and see, if he doesn't melt here in Texas.

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