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Sneaking in my @siliconvalleymqg Q1 mini challenge

Sneaking in my @siliconvalleymqg Q1 mini challenge at the last minute.

My prompts were:
1. Scale (fixed element, so you'll see this again)
2. Neon (the yellow thread is actual day-glo yellow)
3. Return of the Swallows

#svmqg #svmqgchallenge2021 #quilting #miniquilt #outsidemycomfortzone

These were leftover pieces from the Summer Sampler

These were leftover pieces from the Summer Sampler 2011 quilt that I was using for teaching a class. Each student bought the pattern but I walked them all through the blocks. When I did demos for the class, I would often end up making two of a block or sometimes three or four. And these were the extras after I put together a complete quilt.

Fabric is 10 different shades of blue Kona cotton.

Quilting by @luckypennyquilting.

#summersampler2011 #summersampler #blockofthemonth #bom #teacher #class #leftovers #konasolids #svmqgshowandtell #svmqgcharity2021

I guess this counts as a #memademay post? It's not

I guess this counts as a #memademay post? It's not actually what I'm wearing today though I probably will at some point in May. This is another Tank Dress 3-Ways by @patternemporium_kate . This is the a-line version which gives it a very sophisticated look. I hacked this one to have a built in bra and pockets! The bodice construction for this dress makes it really easy. All the details are up on my blog in case you want to do the same. Visible fabric is a fun liverpool from @califabrics and bra and pocket fabrics are from @moodfabrics.

Someone else very nicely asked if she could join this photoshoot 🙂

#patternemporium #tankdress3ways #petankdress3ways #patternhack #califabrics #moodfabrics #builtinbra #pockets #liverpool #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe #sewingwithknits

More macarons. Cookie quality continues to improve

More macarons. Cookie quality continues to improve, but still tweaking.

#frenchmacarons #macarons #macaronage #meringue #chocolate #caramel

Whipped caramel, chocolate caramel and mint chocol

Whipped caramel, chocolate caramel and mint chocolate chip. Next weekend I'll try some fruity ones.

#macarons #frenchmacarons #caramel #chocolate #mintchocolatechip #mintchip #dessert #pastry #almond

More macarons tonight. Getting better, troubleshoo

More macarons tonight. Getting better, troubleshooting. Still tasty.

#macarons #frenchmacarons #macaronage #feet #pastry #dessert #baking #delicious

Just posted to the blog! This is the Tank Dress: 3

Just posted to the blog! This is the Tank Dress: 3-Ways by @patternemporium_kate. It was just released this week so you can still get 15% off of it. It was such a pleasure to test this pattern. It's seriously going in my TNT pattern pile. This version has the circle skirt which just begs for some spinning. I love the fit, the arm binding, the skirt options. Seriously, just a great pattern with lots of great instructions to explain how to get that finished look.

Check out my blog post for more pics and details on the adjustments I made (just my usual). To get it, I have a link in the blog post or you can visit the Pattern Emporium website and it's front and center.

Fabric is some lovely, soft rayon jersey from @califabrics. Totally makes this dress secret pajamas.

📸: @jybelly

#tankdress3ways #patternemporium #patterntester #tankdress #polkadots #rayonjersey #califabrics #sleeveless #tanktop #circleskirt #secretpajamas #imadethis #handmadewardrobe

So happy with these! Now I know you're thinking, b

So happy with these! Now I know you're thinking, but, wait, some of those look like a hot mess. And while I would agree with you, I'm still proud.

These are 3 batches made one after the other and I learned so much from them. I'm getting better at learning how not to overbeat my meringue. I'm narrowing in on the ideal temp/time combination. It was my first time using powdered color from @thesugarart and I love how vibrant the colors are. And I learned why the colors need to be added during soft peak, not during macaronage. Sometimes you can hear/read something, but until you try it yourself it doesn't really sink in.

Plus, even though they may not look the best (well, except the lime because those look pretty solid), they still taste delicious with nice full shells and they barely stuck to the mat!

I'll work on fillings tomorrow 🙂

#frenchmacarons #macarons #alwayslearning #practicemakesperfect #sugarart #macaronage #tastetherainbow

Tubular bind off success. Sure there's a bit of me

Tubular bind off success. Sure there's a bit of mess right at the junction, but I doubt anyone will notice and it's not enough mess for me to care 🙂 Now it's time to set sail for sleeve island.

I'm making this sweater as part of a knit along with @uncommonthreadsyarn using @thefibrecompany Luma, also purchased at Uncommon Threads about year ago (yay for stash busting!). Pattern is the #cozyclassicraglan by @jessssiemae.

#sweatet #knitting #knitalong #raglan #tubularbindoff #blessthismess #uncommonthreads #jessiemaed #istartedinwinter #nextwinterwardrobe

Finally got around to posting pictures of my @grai

Finally got around to posting pictures of my @grainlinestudio Linden shirt on the blog. Using some lovely organic cotton from @stonemountainfabric that I topstitched with hot pink thread using my cover stitch machine. Styled with earrings from one of my favorite jewelry artists, @plcpeggy.

#grainlinestudio #lindensweatshirt #organiccotton #stonemountainfabric #doggo shirt #handmade #handmadewardrobe #memade

Rumor has it that it's #nationalmacaronday so I fi

Rumor has it that it's #nationalmacaronday so I figured it was probably about time I got this posted up on my blog and here. Pattern is the @seamwork Myrtle. Fabric is @spoonflower's performance piqué. Design is by Robin Skarbek.

Now I'm hungry for macarons...

#seamworkmyrtle #spoonflower #frenchmacarons #macarons #myrtledress #performancepique #pockets #elasticwaist #summerwardrobe

Finished my #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 quilt

Finished my #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 quilt top today! This fuzzy sneak peak is all you get until after Wednesday when we show them in class. I think I have exactly (down to the 1/4") enough of that blue dot fabric to do my binding of I don't mess up the cutting 😬

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitch #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues

And now I'm ready for Wednesday! Clue #5 done. All

And now I'm ready for Wednesday! Clue #5 done. All caught up! I didn't take a picture of all the pieces in full because that might give away too much. You'll get to see more after we get the last clue on Wednesday!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitch #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues

Almost caught up! Clue #4 done. One more and I'll

Almost caught up! Clue #4 done. One more and I'll be all caught up for Wednesday!

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudio #hellostitch #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #stashbusting #ninepatch #9patch #strips

Separation achieved! Just split for the arms. Trie

Separation achieved! Just split for the arms. Tried it on and so far really happy with the fit. My first time doing left/right leaning increases and they're my new favorite increase. This is the #cozyclassicraglan by @jessssiemae that I'm doing with @onepetal as part of an @uncommonthreadsyarn #knitalong. Yarn is Luma from @thefibrecompany, also from @uncommonthreadsyarn.

#raglan #sweater #knitting #kal #fibrecoluma #uncommonthreads #alwayslearning

Got behind by a few clues but planning on catching

Got behind by a few clues but planning on catching up this weekend. Clue #3 finally done.

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 #hellostitchstudio #hellostitch #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues #stashbusting #9patch #ninepatch

Just finished up the #freemotionquilting workshop

Just finished up the #freemotionquilting workshop taught by @afewscraps for #quiltcontogether These were some great exercises and I really appreciated hey advice sprinkled throughout. While I still have a ways to go on my free motion work, I'm actually pretty happy with how my samples turned out and impressed with how much more comfortable I was by the end of the exercises. Plus, I didn't even use my stitch regulator. I like the stitch regulator and I will use it for quilts but I wanted to work on my fundamentals with this class and let the stitch regulator be more of a bonus than a crutch.

#quiltcon #quiltcontogether2021 #quilting #practicemakesperfect #practicemakesprogress #practicepracticepractice #afewscraps #swirls #pebbles #loops

This was my #flatlay for the #disneyprincesshalfma

This was my #flatlay for the #disneyprincesshalfmarathon that I did today. Didn't break any records but I finished! As is tradition, @tibbs_girl and I did it together, but 2500 miles apart using the magic of technology. Realized that I definitely need to get my body acclimated to higher mileage gradually instead of just throwing 13.1 miles at it 😝 Without longer races to keep me in check, I haven't been as good about my long runs. 🤞 next year we'll be back in the park.

Finished my sample from the Gemology and Transpare

Finished my sample from the Gemology and Transparency workshop by @3rdstoryworkshop and I absolutely love the result. I actually pre-ordered her book when it first came out but haven't had time to do more than ogle the designs before this. The workshop made it quite manageable and had so many helpful paper piecing tips!

#quiltcon2021 #quiltcontogether #quiltcontogether2021 #gemology #transparency #paperpiecing #topaz #aquamarine #teardrop #facets

Halfway done with clue 3, cut but but not sewn. Ma

Halfway done with clue 3, cut but but not sewn. Maybe I canget some of it sewn before class but realistically it probably won't happen so it'll probably be another catch up weekend.

#hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt3 taught by @quiltingfool at @hellostitchstudio

#hellostitchstudio #hellostitchstudiomysteryquilt #hellostitch #mysteryquilt #surprise #quilt #quilting #clues

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