tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31738486265576413422024-03-16T21:53:16.630-04:00heather kojan quiltsHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663898256529906642noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173848626557641342.post-23789281747840678212021-02-01T11:19:00.003-05:002021-02-02T13:01:09.110-05:00Fibonacci Squares Tutorial<div>Here's a fun tutorial to make 2 mirror image Fibonacci Square blocks!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Cut 2 squares of contrasting fabric, 15” each</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">
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(2) 1.5”, and one each of 2.5, 3.5, 5.5”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">
Lay out the strips into 2 sets, alternating the colors of the strips. Sew
strips together.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">
Cross-cut the strip sets into the same widths as before.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">
Lay out the strips into 2 sets, alternating the colors of the strips. Sew
strips together.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">
You’ll 2 blocks (with opposite colors) that will finish at 12” each!</span></li></ul></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rZqRE5FINWzXJhsHybGg-qW3z-_IhyWgS15azcvhMM8BKn4xUCx3mcwKrquBQjVTx9o653dDRz9rx_qDXgUCLs5CjVFRE2JXGDdqMkXg3uf2xqsATa-QukSplGavUPI3yuprXlQGO2A/s2016/IMG_0902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rZqRE5FINWzXJhsHybGg-qW3z-_IhyWgS15azcvhMM8BKn4xUCx3mcwKrquBQjVTx9o653dDRz9rx_qDXgUCLs5CjVFRE2JXGDdqMkXg3uf2xqsATa-QukSplGavUPI3yuprXlQGO2A/s320/IMG_0902.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_47lYYkS_wCQXn7J5EAoziV2nuO4qmzJ60FGp8pjRLlrDfb7ZWczZ1FWbpOEJVOVT95PDtiDTTrbM2IpXPkrGv1cXSdBLWG-es194kpbIF83UFzd32EODMYc-Mv7R82e7MLyptaBiZ4/s2016/IMG_0903.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm super excited for Thursday. This is the first fall I've been an official empty-nester (even though my daughter is only 20 minutes away at school.) I'm so happy everyone will be under the same roof for the weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We usually spend the day with my husband's extended family. This year's gathering will be especially sweet, because there will be a new baby in the mix! He'll be about 4 months old. And he'll be joined by a cousin in December! Which means, of course, baby quilts are required!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />When I started these baby quilts, I knew I wanted to make them gender neutral with a simple design. I found a perfect fat quarter bundle in my stash which included 3 novelty fabrics: giraffes, elephants and kitties. Yes please! As I started designing, I wanted to make the novelties the stars, so I set them as a large center panel and went from there. And since I had 3 of these "panels" three quilt were made. They came together quickly and I'm really happy with the finishes. And because I did all the math, I figured why not share the pattern. Below you'll find the tutorial to make 3 baby quilts or <em>The Triple Baby Quilt Tutorial</em>! (BTW only 2 are finished ~ the third is still a top waiting it's quilting!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">16 or so fat quarters</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Start with a novelty fat quarter. Fat quarters typically
measure 18" x 22". Your mileage may vary. Trim your fat quarter to
the largest square you can get out of it. For one of my quilts it was 17 1/2".
The other one must have been an off cut, because I could only get a 16"
square out of it. It doesn't really matter. Take the measurement of the square
(let's say 17 ½") and subtract ½" to give us the finished size. That gives us 17". Take that
number and subtract from 20". So, that yields 3". Divide that in half
( which makes it 1 ½") Add back in ½" for seam allowance. 2" is our
measurement. This is the width of the first set of borders you'll cut. The goal
is to have our fat quarter with one border equal 20 ½" square (20" finished.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We'll start with an 18" square. Subtract ½" to yield 17 ½".
Subtract that from 20" to get 2.5". Divide in half (1 ¼") and
add back in ½" to give us 1 ¾" wide borders to cut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cut 2 strips width of fabric. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">From each strip, cut one length to equal one side of your center square andthe remainder to 20 1/2". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sew the shorter border strips to each side of your starting square, then the 20 1/2" strips to the top and bottom. Your quilt top should measure 20 ½" square at this
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Repeat with 2 other fat quarters and borders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take the remainder of your fat quarters and cut into strips
5 ½" x 22" (or whatever the longest width of your fat quarter is.)
Sub-cut strips into 5 ½" squares. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take your 5 1/2" squares and make two columns of 4
squares and 2 rows of 6 squares. Mix them up for a nice variety. Sew the
columns to each side of your top, then sew the rows to the top and bottom of
your top. Your top should measure 30 ½" square.</span></div>
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(2) 2 ½" x 34 ½". Sew the shorter borders on the sides, the longer
borders top and bottom. Your top should measure 34 ½" square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stack (2) 5 ½" squares right sides together. Sew a ¼"
seam on the right side and the left side of the stacked squares. Using a ruler
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Continue to stack, sew and cut. As you cut the stacks into 2 pieces, vary the
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pieces from earlier that weren't quilt wide enough, use those now. Stack two
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trim one long side edge straight. Measure over 2 ½" and cut a long border.
Measure over another 2 ½" and cut a second long border. Make 3 to yield 6 short borders. (You'll use 2 per quilt.)</span></div>
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strips 2 ¼" each x wof. You'll need 4 strips for each quilt. </span></div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663898256529906642noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173848626557641342.post-2934068410816320072016-10-17T05:00:00.000-04:002016-10-17T05:00:13.550-04:00Artful Improv Blog Tour and Giveaway!I'm so pleased to be part of the blog tour for the book <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/artful-improv/">Artful Improv</a> by <a href="https://cindygrisdela.com/">Cindy Grisdela. </a><br />
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I met Cindy at an art fair in Annapolis about 5 years ago. It was just months after I started the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild, and I was so thrilled to find an artist that shared the same aesthetic. I'm not even sure if I had ventured into improvisational piecing at that time, but her art quilts certainly inspired me to jump in.<br />
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There's so much great content in Artful Improv. A first flip through, and you'll be visually delighted with all of her quilts. As you dive deeper, you'll begin to see how she thinks, plans, executes and finishes her quilts.<br />
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As Cindy says in the chapter How to Use This Book: <i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">This is a hands on book. Play with the exercises to expand your comfort zone and experiment.</span></i><br />
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I'm eager to try one of her signature styles, which I think of as ribbons on a present.<br />
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Her use of color and scale - so good!<br />
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Did I mention that Cindy is a master at curves? I'm eager to try some of her curved piecing techniques.<br />
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Cindy also dedicates a chapter to machine quilting (something that I find challenging, but am working on improving :-))<br />
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Look at all that wonderful texture she creates!<br />
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More than just a quilt book, I know you'll be reaching for Artful Improv over and over.<br />
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Would you like to win a copy of Cindy's book? Just leave a comment below, answering this question: Have you tried improv quilting before? Of course, my newsletter subscribers always get an extra entry (just let me know in a separate entry that you subscribe!) US winners will receive a print copy of the book, international winners will receive a digital copy. Winner will be drawn on October 20. Please make sure I can contact you via email.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">John and I met a few years ago at Quilt Market in Houston. We were co-authors for the book Classic Modern Quilts. After meeting, we became fast friends and soon had our own inside jokes!</span></span></span><br />
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Geography separates us, but we still manage to chat and see each other a few times a year. </div>
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After hearing about it for several months, I'm so thrilled to see his book <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=894036&u=1292894&m=57630&urllink=&afftrack=">A New Spin on Drunkard's Path</a> in print. What a treat! Simple fabric manipulation gives so many varieties. You have to see it!</div>
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There are several projects from the book that I'd like to make. I'm a scrappy gal at heart, so the Bowties quilt called out to me. I made a few that I think will ultimately become a baby quilt. Scrappy pink and grey? Yes! I tried out a few different layouts. I definitely need to make some more before I can decide. John has several great tips for working with the drunkard's path ruler. He also shares wonderful tips on pinning - fork pins! Who knew? </div>
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Would you like to win a copy of the book? John is giving readers the chance to win a copy of his book <i>and</i> a set of the Drunkard's Path templates he uses. To enter, answer this simple question (feel free to elaborate!): Have you tried curved piecing before? Just comment here for your chance to win. For extra chances, follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherkojan/">me</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigrigquilting/">John</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherkojan/">instagram </a>(be sure to come back here to let me know that you do.) And my newsletter subscribers always get an extra chance as well! (Just comment that you subscribe.) Two winners will be drawn on October 8th and notified by email (one for the book, one for the template.) If you're a no-reply blogger, please be sure to leave an email address where I can reach you. A US winner will receive a hard copy of the book, international will receive an e-book.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">My Modern Spools mini quilt in Modern Patchwork Magazine! This is the Gifts edition - chock full of seasonal decor and gifts to give (or keep for yourself!) What I like is that the projects aren't overly "holiday." Switch out some fabrics and they'll work for anytime. With over 30 projects, I'm sure there's several you'll want to make (after you make my Spool quilt of course!) Me? I think I'll start with Violet Craft's paper pieced cardinal. She has it as a table runner, but I think one bird would make a great pillow. And the salt cellar pincushions? Adorbs. I have some old votive holders that I think would work perfectly. </span></div>
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Oh, and this is fun. Modern Patchwork asked contributors to send in their favorite holiday recipes. You'll find my Sweet Potato Latke recipe in the issue. Think sweet potato french fry - just flattened and with more crispy edges. Delish. </div>
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Except, this is more like: a closet full of quilts, and not a dang one to put on the bed.<br />
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Yesterday I decided it was time to get rid of the "winter bed" and break out the "summer bed." With temperatures now reliably in the 70's, it's time to shed the bed of the heavy fleece sheets and double puffy, not very attractive but oh so warm quilt in exchange for lighter, whiter sheets and our summer quilt.<br />
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We have quilts. Lots of quilts. Not lacking for quilts here. Its just the size that isn't right. I only have two king sizes quilts and don't want to use either one of them (one being the previously mentioned not very attractive one, the other being this one<br />
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which I like very much, but it's so 5 years ago. And needs considerable mending.)<br />
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Large blocks (I'll need 9) that go together quickly. Well, as quickly as a king sized quilt can go. I'm optimistic, though, that I will sleep under this quilt by summer's end. Which gives me about 4 months. Easy peasy!</div>
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I'm super excited about a new series I'll writing for the <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/blog/quilters-bucket-list-bonnie-hunter/">C&T Publishing</a> blog we're calling Quilter's Bucket list. I kicked off the series with the one and only Bonnie Hunter!!<br />
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Every quilter has a quilt bucket list - right? The list of quilts they want to make in a lifetime. The series is about chatting with our favorite C & T authors about what might be on their quilting bucket list. Fun, right?<br />
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It was so much fun to interview <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=826915&u=1292894&m=57630&urllink=&afftrack=">Bonnie.</a> She's funny, authentic and just so nice!<br />
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This is <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=826915&u=1292894&m=57630&urllink=&afftrack=">Bonnie's latest pattern</a>. It's a big quilt that uses a ton of scraps! (Look for her new book out in September.)<br />
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There are a few things I'm known for in my quilting circle. One is my dislike for variegated thread. Another is for my disdain of metallic fabric. (I'm working on both of those issues and will report back as soon as I've resolved them.) The third is my avoidance of paper piecing, or, as I like to school people - foundation piecing. And just let me say, about the thread and fabric, I enjoy them when they're used in other people's quilts. Just not in mine.<br />
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I actually made a <strike>paper</strike> foundation pieced quilt about 15 years ago. And I did it the old fashioned way: I went to the library, found a book by Carol Doak, took the book to Office Max and printed the foundation papers and went home and sewed it. It took about a weekend and I was actually quite proud of it. And also over it at the same time. Done. Next.<br />
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Fast forward about 10 years and I'm in a ton (6 or 7) online bees and EVERYONE wants the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/circle-of-geese-paper-pieced-quilt-block/37735">flying death circle of geese</a> block. I added "death" because that's how it feels after spending 4 hours to produce a 12" block and THEN you realize you have the whole thing backwards.<br />
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Over the course of the next few years, people would try to lure me to the pulp side (so precise! perfect points!) but I always refrained. Nope. Not for me.<br />
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So I was quite surprised with myself when I voluntarily <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/geometric-sewing-machine-pattern/177208">purchased this pattern</a> and made not one, not two but three of these!!<br />
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I bought it because I signed up for the Rainbow Mini Swap at the Mid Atlantic Mod retreat in April. I thought it was the perfect pattern for the swap. And, I wanted to show off a bit and bring an awesome swap quilt. (Which it was, and very much in demand - as we do a dirty Santa type way of distributing the quilts. Oh, and funny, there was an identical one to mine in the swap - even quilted the same. Great minds and all.)<br />
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Anyway, the pattern was quite a work out. The first one took a solid weekend. Then I had the bright idea to make two at a time: one for my secret sewist at the retreat, the other for me, because its so cute and I really wanted one!<br />
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That plan was working great until I realized there was no way to finish both in time for the retreat, so I bailed on mine and finished my partner's.<br />
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I'm happy to say, though, the third is finished. And a charm. Charming. I learned a ton, found what works best for me and, dare I say it, I've started on another project!<br />
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If you're not so much a paper piecer, may I suggest you visit my first teacher <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=470097&U=1292894&M=29190&urllink=">Carol Doak here</a> or <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=650974&U=1292894&M=29190&urllink=">here.</a> She really is the best. And while you're at it, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=747973&u=1292894&m=57630&urllink=&afftrack=">get this paper.</a> It's the easiest I've found to use<br />
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My block for Volume 13 is called Rocket.<br />
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The inspiration for this block came courtesy of a Holiday Inn. Yes, inspiration is everywhere!<br />
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I was teaching near Atlanta about a year ago. Throughout the Holiday Inn were these origami art pieces with little rockets. Of course, I thought quilt block. But then again, I always think quilt block.<br />
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Simple, graphic. Just what I like! And so many options for different color ways. I love the neutral palette with the pop of aqua/red, don't you? </div>
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I did a quick mock up of Rocket in EQ7. I thought this would be a sweet quilt for a toddler. What do you think? Should I write up a pattern?</div>
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Do you feel that way too? Every so often I get a pocket of time with no commitments, no travel, no deadlines ~ just free time to sew for myself. This is one of those times. Nothing major on my plate for 2 whole months! So what do I want to do? Fill up that space with new projects.<br />
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I started a list of the new:<br />
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<li>Amy Butler Weekender Bag (so 5 years ago) but I've had the pattern forever and still want one.</li>
<li>Sew Together Bag (so 2 years ago) same as above</li>
<li>Fancy Fox - new baby boy due in the family around July</li>
<li>Cover the vintage chairs I scored at Goodwill about a year ago</li>
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And then I thought, "Whoa, hold on sister! Maybe you should tackle some of the old." Such as:<br />
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<li>Loulouthi Quilt: needs backing/basting/quilting/binding (b/b/q/b)</li>
<li>Twizzle: Just pieced the top this past weekend - needs borders and b/b/q/b</li>
<li>Plus Quilt: Same as above</li>
<li>Modern Meadow: needs borders and b/b/q/b</li>
<li>Sewing Machine Mini: I made 2 for gifts, this ones for me! Finish piecing and b/b/q/b</li>
<li>Bento Box: had the blocks for years - needs piecing and b/b/q/b</li>
<li>Yellow/Gray Bee Quilt: ditto above</li>
<li>Vintage Charm Quilt: b/b/q/b</li>
<li>Pinwheel Pillows: these are samples from a retired class. Just need to assemble.</li>
<li>Facing East: just started this one. A long term project for sure</li>
<li>Paper Pieced Stars: Another long term one.</li>
<li>Moda Building Blocks: all the large blocks are finished - on to the 6 inchers</li>
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I'm sure there's more if I dig a little deeper into the UFO bin. But keeping the list at a dozen seems somehow more manageable.<br />
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No pictures today. That would take another hour or so. Time better spent actually making. I'll post them as I finish them (or at least move them closer to the finish line.)<br />
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Instead, I'll leave you with a picture of my kids. All.Growed.Up.<br />
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Happy Quilting!<br />
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Truth be told, I have a decent sized studio (I started calling my basement sewing room a <i>studio</i> a few years ago - makes me sound more legit :-) I have ample storage. But that doesn't stop me from looking for alternative solutions.<br />
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Last week, I was out doing errands, which happened to take my by our local Goodwill store. Most times, I'll drive on by. On this particular day, I heard it whispering "Come in - I've got something for you." How could I resist an invitation like that?<br />
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Yes, not much to look at, and a little bit 90's with it's wonky shape. But oh, the potential. (And I <i>am</i> a bit partial to wonky.)</div>
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After a few quick coats of spray paint:<br />
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I just got back from three fun filled days teaching at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Thanks to all my wonderful students who came with an open mind and willing spirit. It was so much fun hanging out with you!<br />
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While I was away, this little tutorial popped up on the <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/blog/maple-mini-tutorial/">C&T Publishing Blog</a><br />
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Head over there now for the tutorial and a chance to win a copy of my book <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/classic-modern-quilts/">Classic Modern Quilts!</a><br />
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Happy Fall, y'all! (I'm allowed to say y'all after living in Texas for 3 years!)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to day six of the month long Jaftex blog hop! Never heard of Jaftex? It's the parent company of some of my favorite fabrics: Sudioe, Blank Quilting and Henry Glass fabrics. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jaftex is celebrating it's 85th anniversary in style, with an amazing blog hop and giveaways each step of the way, as well as some really awesome grand prizes. (See below on how to win!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">30 bloggers were given a bundle of fabric with the directions: make something. Easy enough!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">A little grainy. My photographer neglected to take any close ups.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, on to the giveaway! Would you like to win a bundle of Fusion Illusion?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just leave me a comment below. What would you make with this awesome bundle? For an extra chance, follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/heatherkojan/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heather.kojan">Facebook</a>, then come back here and let me know that you do. (Sorry, US only please. However, if you're the winner and international, I'll send you a download of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/94078993/subway-art-for-your-sewing-room?ref=shop_home_active_1">Subway Art</a> and a pattern. Deal?)</span></span><br />
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187201" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 9</span></span> - Heidi @ <a href="http://redletterquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Red Letter Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187202" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 10</span></span> - Jill @ <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Jillily Studios</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187203" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 10</span></span> - Dana @ <a href="http://www.mylazydaisy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Lazy Daisy</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187204" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 11</span></span> - Penny @ <a href="http://sslsewsimpledesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sew Simple Designs</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187205" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 12</span></span> - Ida @ <a href="http://cowtownquilts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cowtown Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187206" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 13</span></span> - Liz and Beth @ <a href="http://dreamlaughcreate.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lizzie B Cre8ive</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187209" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 16</span></span> - Amy @ <a href="http://katicupcakequiltingco.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Kati Cupcake</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187210" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 16</span></span> - Barbara @ <a href="http://quiltsoup2.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">QuiltSoup2</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187213" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 20</span></span> - Sylvia @ <a href="http://flyingparrotquilts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Flying Parrot Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187215" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 22</span></span> - Kim @ <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Aurifil Threads</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187216" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 23</span></span> - Rebekah @ <a href="http://dontcallmebecky.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Don't Call Me Becky</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187217" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 24</span></span> - Julie @ <a href="http://thecraftyquilter.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Crafty Quilter</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187218" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 25</span></span> - Mary Ellen @ <a href="http://littlequilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Little Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187219" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 25</span></span> - Mary Jane @ <a href="http://blog.hollyhillquiltdesigns.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Holly Hill Designs</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187220" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 26</span></span> - Daisy @ <a href="http://antstosugar.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ants to Sugar</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187221" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 27</span></span> - Melissa @ <a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Happy Quilting</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187222" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 28</span></span> - Janet @ <a href="http://www.onesisterdesigns.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">One S1ster</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187223" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 29</span></span> - Jenny @ <a href="http://blog.shopmartingale.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Martingale& Co.</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187224" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 30</span></span> - Teresa @ <a href="http://thirdfloorquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Third Floor Quilts</a></div>
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663898256529906642noreply@blogger.com257tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173848626557641342.post-82268850143859673302015-09-01T21:15:00.000-04:002015-09-02T18:05:42.300-04:00Happy Birthday Jaftex!<br />
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September 1 - Kim Diehl guest posting @ <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blog" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">American Patchwork & Quilting</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187244" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 2</span></span> - Pepper @ <a href="http://peppercory.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Pepper at the Quilt Studio</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187245" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 3</span></span> - Anjeanette @ <a href="http://anjeanettek.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Anjeanette Klinder</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187246" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 4</span></span> - Leanne @ <a href="http://thewholecountrycaboodle.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Whole Country Caboodle</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187247" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 5</span></span> - Mark @ <a href="https://marklipinskisblog.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Mark Lipinski's Blog</a></div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187248" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 6</span></span> - Heather @ <a href="http://heatherkojan.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Heather Kojan Quilts</a> Hey! That's me!!!</div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187249" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 7</span></span> - Heather @ <a href="https://ankastreasures.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Trends and Traditions</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187250" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 7</span></span> - Martha @ <a href="http://www.wagonswestdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Wagons West Designs</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187251" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 8</span></span> - Linda @ <a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Linda Lum DeBono</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187252" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 9</span></span> - Heidi @ <a href="http://redletterquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Red Letter Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187253" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 10</span></span> - Jill @ <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Jillily Studios</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187254" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 10</span></span> - Dana @ <a href="http://www.mylazydaisy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Lazy Daisy</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187255" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 11</span></span> - Penny @ <a href="http://sslsewsimpledesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sew Simple Designs</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187256" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 12</span></span> - Ida @ <a href="http://cowtownquilts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cowtown Quilts</a> </div>
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_105187273" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 28</span></span> - Janet @ <a href="http://www.onesisterdesigns.blogspot.com/">One S1ster</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was to test her <i>Bias Petals </i> score. Sherri gave us some general guidelines and links to helpful videos. Then it was up to us to create.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From the beginning, I knew I would improv piece the centers of my petals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From there, I figured I'd arrange them in a flower shape and call it a day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eh, it's okay. Not great. I took the shapes to my design wall. There they were, all lined up like little kayaks. Or surfboards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This felt right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd love to say that the rest was smooth sailing (see what I did there?) But it wasn't. How to fit an oval peg into a rectangular hole, or something like that. I struggled for a while. Tried some things, ripped them out. Then I quit. ("I don't have time for this. I don't owe her anything. She doesn't know me. She'll have plenty of other testers.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And after I talked myself off the ledge, I figured it out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But really, it wasn't until I got to the point of squaring up the rectangles, that I felt comfortable again. That's what improv (and this book) will do to you. Push you out of your comfort zone, make you try new things, make you make things you don't like, until you get to the other side and realize you love what you made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's my quilt: Surf</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took a picture. Sent it off. Hoped for the best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And a few months later got this email from Sherri Lynn: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Thank you for submitting your quilt, "Surf". We love it and would like to publish it in the Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters. There were 164 amazing submissions and 22 were chosen for publication. Congratulations!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And there you have it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's my page in the book ( I'm neighbors with the awesome <a href="http://thelastpiece.typepad.com/">Sarah Fielke</a> I might add!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Just leave a comment about improv piecing. Love it, hate it, never tried it, etc. For an extra chance, follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/heatherkojan/">instagram,</a> then come back and let me know. A winner will be chosen July 13th. Please make sure I have a way to reach you by email.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Please visit these other quilters included in the blog hop:</span></span><br />
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July 1: <a href="http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2015/07/the-improv-handbook-for-modern.html" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Quilting Edge by Marianne Haak</a> with giveaway!</div>
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July 3: <a href="http://andrewsteinbrecher.com/creating-letting-go/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Andrew Steinbrecher</a></div>
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July 6: <a href="http://heatherkojan.blogspot.com/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Heather Kojan Quilts</a> with giveaway! (you are here!)</div>
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July 8: <a href="http://www.fiberanticsbyveronica.com/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fiber Antics by Veronica</a></div>
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Date TBD: <a href="http://www.latifahsaafirstudios.com/blog/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Latifah Saafir Studios</a></div>
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July 16: <a href="http://mshimoda.blogspot.com/" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #dd6621; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Marion’s Journal</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and this bag, which I hope will develop into a class</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and this journal cover, just because I haven't made a journal cover in a year or so</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and this pouch, which will accompany the a fore mentioned bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And then the big ideas, like what to do with beautiful stack of fabric from Blank Quilting. (A blog hop and giveaway will be a part of this! Stay tuned.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And how to find the time to put together these (a graduation quilt for Kyle, who graduated 6 weeks ago.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and the list goes on and on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find that my quilting is like that. Big and small. Ebb and flow. I knock off a few things on my little's list, then dive into a bigger project. Usually there's a healthy portion of both on my quilter's plate. One thing for sure, I'll never starve for need of another project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 23.9555549621582px;">If this is your first time here, Hi! I'm Heather. I've been quilting for over 25 years. I'm the founder of the </span><a href="http://baltimoremqg.blogspot.com/">Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild</a>.<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 23.9555549621582px;"> I teach and lecture in and around Baltimore, MD/PA/DE and Virginia as well as with the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. I'm also a contributing author to </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/189094052/classic-modern-quilts?ref=shop_home_active_2">Classic Modern Quilts</a>.<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 23.9555549621582px;"> Thanks for stopping by!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my second time in <a href="http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/">Quiltmaker's 100 blocks,</a> and I'm thrilled to share my bock with you: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Strippy Scrappy Kisses (note: naming blocks and quilts is not my strong suit!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the cover of the magazine, so you can recognize it in the stores:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For this one, I stayed with what I like: scrap quilts, improv quilts, string quilts. The block components are simple, and can be changed up in lots of ways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's the original:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About a year ago, Jessie and I were having lunch, and she told me about her idea for die cut, freezer paper English Paper Piecing pieces. Although I wasn't much of an EPP-er at the time, the idea sounded fantastic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fast forward to now, Jessie has made her dream a reality!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Snowflakes Freezer Paper Pieces are <a href="http://www.farawayroad.com/">now available!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few months ago, Jessie offered to send me some snowflakes to try out. I was already making some 6 pointed stars, so requested 60 degree diamonds (Jessie offers 5 shapes, all in several sizes.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There's so much to love about the snowflakes. First, they're much thinner than the shapes I was using, which, I think, will translate into more accurate piecing. Second, because they're freezer paper, when you iron them on to your fabric, they stick! No shifting! A huge bonus if you want prepare a bunch of shapes in advance. Also, no need for pinning or paper clips. So nice when EPP-ing in the car (as a passenger, of course. Do not sew and drive!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you haven't delved into English Paper Piecing, or have tried it but would like some pointers, Jessie has a series of <a href="http://www.farawayroad.com/tutorials/">tutorials on you tube.</a> Her ladder stitch tutorial makes everything so clear! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Go to <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/2015/04/paper-pieced-spring-basket-tutorial/">Sew Mama Sew </a> for the tutorial for this darling Spring Basket. <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/2015/04/introducing-jessie-from-faraway-road/">Jessie</a> has some <a href="http://www.farawayroad.com/freezer-paper-shapes/">kits available</a> in her shop as well.</span><br />
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We just had one with my guild, The Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild. We did a name tag swap. A <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=quilted+name+badge&term_meta%5B%5D=quilted%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta%5B%5D=name%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta%5B%5D=badge%7Cautocomplete%7C0">quilted name tag</a> has been on my list of things to do forever. And yet it never gets done. So I was super excited for this one.<br />
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My partner was Kat. I was hoping to get her! She's super cool, <i>and</i> she has a short name, lol! Her only request was to make it green. I pieced her name using Tonya Ricucci's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Word-Play-Quilts-Techniques-Quilter/dp/1604680172/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428767839&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=wprd+play+quilts">Word Play Quilts</a> and couldn't resist adding one of my tiny improv log cabins to it. There's room on either side of the log cabin for a pin or two, and the back side has a pocket for business cards, cash, whatever. I made it lanyard style - easy on, easy off.<br />
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Deb got me as a partner. She knows me well - an improv star!</div>
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Hey, this time I'm a cover girl! (Left had side, second one down.) Stop by Tuesday for a chance to win a copy of your own!<br />
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Yup, looks like that's the last time I blogged. I try to pop over to <a href="https://instagram.com/heatherkojan/">Instagram</a> every now and then, but blogging has been slower.<br />
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I've been sewing here and there. But mostly I've been preparing!<br />
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Back in December I was contacted by <a href="http://www.sewingexpo.com/WorcesterMA.aspx">The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo</a> to see if I want to teach some classes for them. Uh, yeah I do!<br />
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Classes, kits and patterns have kept me consumed for the past few months. It's one thing having a class idea in my head. Its entirely different when I need to write the pattern, print the pattern and kit the project. lol. All good though. Now that the heavy lifting is done, the getting ready part is much easier.<br />
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My first show was in Atlanta in March. I taught 5 classes over three days. What a blast! The Expo staff couldn't have been nicer, the students were wonderful. Overall, a great experience.<br />
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Next week I head to <a href="http://www.sewingexpo.com/WorcesterMA/ClassDescriptions/tabid/692/EventID/118/Default.aspx?cgroup=Instructor">Worcester, MA</a> for another show (scroll down to see my class offerings!) If you're in the Worcester/Boston area, I hope you'll come to the expo and I'd be thrilled if you came to a class!<br />
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Right after Worcester, I'll be heading out to visit the Old Kent Quilters Guild in Chestertown, MD. I'll be giving a lecture April 20th (Quilt Math!) and teaching my Half Square Triangle Master Class on April 21st. Looking forward to it, ladies!<br />
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My first job out of college (if you don't count my awesome waitressing job) was in radio advertising sales (Hello PYX 106 in Albany!) Like most newly minted college graduates, I suddenly had more money than I ever had before. What's a gal to do? Well, this gal bought a car. Then a wardrobe. Then a new sofa set. Since it was all on payment plans, shopping was a breeze. Until I sat down and realized that my weekly paycheck (yes, back then we got paid every Friday! How quaint!) was quickly diminishing. What's a gal to do? Well, this gal returned half the clothes (yes, unworn, tags still on), cancelled the sofa and kept the car. I <i>needed</i> that car.<br />
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So what does this have to do with quilting? A few years back, when flickr was hot, blogs were cooking and Instragram was just a twinkle in some coder's eyes, I was a swapper. And a bee-mate. And a Quilt-A-Longer. I joined just about everything that came my way. I had just moved to a new city, where I knew no one, so I may have been a tad bit lonely. My new found (on-line) friends kept me company and gave me something to do - sew things for them! And it was great. It was only 2 blocks per month. It was only a mug rug due in 6 weeks. It was only 2 more blocks per month. It was only a mini quilt due in June. Before I knew it, I was committed to 12 blocks and a few swaps per month. When it got to the point where I needed a spread sheet to keep track of everything, I knew it was time to back off. I fulfilled my obligations and I stopped swapping. Cold turkey.<br />
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Fast forward to now. These days, I'm very aware of my quilting "budget." Not money, but time. I work full time, travel/teach/lecture and like to see my family and friends every so often. I'm still tempted by swaps (just yesterday, I had my application for the Cotton and Steel mini swap on Instagram all filled out - it's only a mini! - and then came to my senses and deleted the whole thing. I will happily cheer from the sidelines and add my <i>likes</i> to those images that show up in my feed.) I will do an occasional swap with my guild, but only if I know I have time to do it and do it well (no one likes to receive a crappy swap item. Believe me, I know.)<br />
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As for quilt-a-longs, I'm doing my own personal quilt-a-longs this year. I'm resurrecting my Farmer's Wife Quilt (I joined that QAL over 3 years ago.) At the time, I thought, oh, it's only 2 blocks per week. Right. I made about 12. This time around, no pressure, just sewing fun. I cut a few blocks at a time, sew when I want, and it will get finished when it get's finished. To help motivate me, I made some cute design boards, using <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2011/07/mini-design-board-tutorial.html">Lori Holt's tutorial.</a> Mine turned out a little sloppy (I really need a better glue gun) but for now they'll do the trick.<br />
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My second long term project is my EPP star project. No deadline on this one. I figure I'll need about 100 stars to make a decent sized quilt. If I get half way through this year, I'll be happy. Actually, even if I don't get half way through, I'll be happy. There's something about hand sewing that I crave lately.<br />
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What about you? Are you a joiner? Are you doing any swaps or quilt a longs? (Even though I don't want to join any, I still want to <i>know</i> about them!)<br />
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