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Flickr Faves: March 18

1. UHGS Zig Zag Table Runner, 2. Sonnenschein, 3. Zig Zag Baby Quilt, 4. Hugs & Kisses – Photo Shoot Outtakes, 5. flea market fancy strip quilt, 6. flea market fancy strip quilt back, 7. improv, 8. Neptune Wave Quilt, 9. Mod Mosaic 15 blocks on design wall, 10. Turnover quilt – back, 11. Done and stuffed, 12. Sunnyside Up, 13. stargazer quilt back, 14. Tula Pink Bee block, 15. Stephs Quilt close up, 16. Tiffany Binding

Posted in Quilting ♥ 03.18.2011 at 6:11 pm ♥ Leave a comment

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Santa Barbara Modern Quilt Guild: February Recap

The February meeting of The Santa Barbara Modern Quilt Guild featured lots of gorgeous quilts and spirited discussion, as usual. Wendy and Irelle shared their experience at the Fabric Quarter‘s first quilt show as a vendor, we welcomed a new member, and enjoyed some fabulous salted caramel cupcakes for Raven’s birthday from Violette Bakeshop courtesy of Liz. We also brought fabric scraps for next month’s challenge and blindly swapped them for someone else’s. Now we have to make a 12.5″ block using the scraps for our next meeting — should be fun!

Mary showed her colorful baby quilt with lots of cute animal prints.

Karen gave us a peek at her in progress doll quilt for a school auction.

Here’s me with my Moda Botany quilt.

Our newest member, Erin, is working on a red, orange, and pink hexagon quilt.

Virginia made this art quilt using techniques she learned in a Jean Wells workshop hosted by the Coastal Quilters Guild.

Raven is putting together this quilt for an auction at The Oaks Parent Child Workshop.

Raven also shared this almost-complete quilt!

Liz asked for some assistance brainstorming a layout for a jungle-themed baby quilt in progress.

Irelle is working on an ambitious quilt-as-you-go project for a school auction.

She has also whipped up these quilt tops. This one features Wild World by Jenean Morrison.

This one has Magnolia Lane fabrics.

See you next month!

Posted in Quilting ♥ 03.07.2011 at 7:45 pm ♥ 1 Comment

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30 for 30: Days 26 through 30

Yay, I made it through the whole 30 for 30 challenge without any cheating or other mishaps! I will definitely not miss taking a photo every day and will be glad to add a few favorites back into rotation. Still need to go through my clothes to get rid of some pieces that are just taking up space in my closet and dresser. I did manage to find a few pairs of shoes and old purses to toss over the weekend, though!

Posted in Fashion ♥ 03.02.2011 at 8:32 pm ♥ 2 Comments

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Moda Botany Quilt — Complete!

So, I’ve finally finished this quilt made from a Moda Botany layer cake that I started back in September. I used this Snuggly Layer Cake Throw pattern, though I used one of the fabrics, plus some scraps, to make the quilt back instead of the Moda Snuggles. I grew quite sick of this one during its construction, which led to minimal quilting, but now that it’s complete, I actually like it! I think it would be a fun option for spring picnics or general laying about outside.

(Showing the quilt back at the Santa Barbara Modern Quilt Guild)

Posted in Quilting ♥ 02.26.2011 at 2:02 pm ♥ Leave a comment

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30 for 30: Days 18 through 25

Really? Only five days left in the 30 for 30 challenge? I am getting a bit sick of some of these clothes, especially the shoes! I do plan to go through my closet/dresser this weekend to get rid of items I haven’t worn in the last year and some that I know I won’t wear again. I even have to dump at least two of the tops from the challenge — they have irreparable holes! The challenge has also involved not shopping, but that’s actually been pretty easy, as we’ve been having a lot of rain on the weekends that makes our outdoor shopping areas unappealing. I almost had a moment of weakness with some tempting President’s Day sales, but eventually resisted, though I want to pick up some black ponte pants and new black tights at some point. Anyway, here are the outfits I’ve been wearing over the last week.

Not loving the day 18 look, but the day 19 look was perfect for the rainy Saturday we had. Unfortunately this sweater has a tiny hole on the sleeve!

This is the first time I’ve worn this pencil skirt! I really like it, but might go with a more structured shirt next time. And I did not like the cardigan with this particular top for day 23.

Wow, my hair is actually behaving in the day 24 picture! And decided to pose with my umbrella today, since it was pouring again. This outfit is almost exactly like day 15, except with a different necklace — oops!

Posted in Fashion ♥ 02.25.2011 at 7:02 pm ♥ 1 Comment

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30 for 30: Days 12 through 17

Woo, can’t believe the 30 for 30 challenge is more than half over! I’m definitely getting sick of some of my shoes, especially my boots since it’s been rainy all week and those are really my only option. It was also hard on Wednesday this week, since I literally only had one option for my top and cardigan because of our laundry schedule. Oops!

I switched to jeans and boots for after work since I had been to the gym, but still had to go out for book club. Wanted something a little more relaxed!

So I wasn’t thrilled with the white top when I wore it on day 1, but I like it a lot better here. This is also the first time these denim-look dress pants have made an appearance!

Posted in Fashion ♥ 02.18.2011 at 4:48 pm ♥ 1 Comment

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Flickr Faves: February 14

1. Close up of front, 2. Handmade by: mother, 30 years old & daughter, 3 years old, 3. Strips and Bricks color version detail, 4. Charming Triangles Quilt ~ binding, 5. flipside., 6. QuiltedWithFlossAndThread, 7. Cross layout, 8. Tea Garden Back, 9. Bob, 10. mendocino zigzag (part II), 11. detail, 12. Quilt für Lisa

Posted in Quilting ♥ 02.14.2011 at 6:40 am ♥ Leave a comment

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30 for 30: Days 6 through 11

The 30 for 30 Challenge is moving right along! I sat down earlier this week and loosely mapped out the rest of the outfits, that is, what tops go with what bottoms and possible shoe options. It’s definitely made picking something out in the morning easier!Here we have a casual weekend look and a dressy work look. I love the top from day 7, which I got at H&M on the sale rack, as well as the maroon tights, which unfortunately have a run that is quickly expanding!

Another fairly typical work outfit (dress pants, blouse, cardigan) and a casual look (I was not feeling well, so didn’t go in to work).

Time for some prints! I love love love this jersey dress and I’ve already professed my love for these Target boots. The top from today is also one of my favorite work blouses.

Hmm, I really need to change up my pose — lots of hand on the hip!

Posted in Fashion ♥ 02.11.2011 at 5:33 pm ♥ Leave a comment

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30 for 30: Days 1 through 5

Not in love with the tights I chose for this outfit, probably should have gone black? The skirt is actually a heathered blue, not black as it appears in this picture.

Why yes, I did wear the same cardigan two days in a row. I also have a love/hate relationship with this shirt. It’s one I put in the challenge because I never wear it and I’m still not convinced.

This is my favorite outfit so far. Probably just because I’m in love with this yellow cardigan and these gray boots (from Target!)

Nothing special about these two — they’re actually pretty similar. I definitely need a haircut and maybe more makeup, geze.

Posted in Fashion ♥ 02.05.2011 at 2:40 pm ♥ 7 Comments

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Santa Barbara Modern Quilt Guild: January Recap

The Santa Barbara Modern Quilt Guild recently held its first meeting of the new year. This was also our first meeting in a new space, due to the fabulous Fabric Quarter quilt shop closing its bricks-and-mortar storefront. It’s hard to come by meeting space that meets our needs, but luckily one of our members can get us access to her community’s clubhouse complete with comfy chairs and couches! I also designed a logo for the group (as seen to the left) based on a thoroughly modern block done by one of our members, Karen. We didn’t have quite as many show and tell pieces as usual, maybe due to the holidays, but what was shown was gorgeous as usual!

Liz brought a few in progress projects that she’s been playing around with after being inspired by Alissa’s visit to use more solids.