Thursday, January 16, 2014

and I'm back...

Yes, it's been awhile. Let's just pretend that it hasn't been almost 5 months (!) since I blogged, and that I did the all-important 2013 recap, posted pics of everything I sewed, told you about my fabulous retreat at Loon Lake in November, and all of that. Truth is that it's just been very busy. With 4 busy kids, moving, and just living life, it's been hard to keep up here.

But I have been sewing. My latest finish was a wall hanging version of Ingrid. Seen in baby form here. It's a quilt that I love to make every time.


 
I've also wanted to learn how to make boxed pouches for a long time, so when Bonnie of Pink Stitches posted this tutorial on her blog a couple of weeks ago, I gave it a try. I loved it! So much easier than I thought it would be.


So there we go! Hopefully I'll be back more often. (And with photos taken with a real camera, that are not grainy and taken off of Instagram. Sorry about that.) I've missed this place.
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14 comments:

  1. ReneeJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Welcome back! Moving (especially with small kids!) is soooo much work! We moved last summer and I never want to do that again, so much stress and work. I love the fussy cuts in your quilt, especially the HR mermaids ;-) I haven't tired that little pouch tutorial, I'll add it to the list. Would love to keep up with you on IG, what is your user id? I'm @quiltsnkids

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  2. KadybugJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I love the new little "Ingrid Quilt" and Boxy zipper pouch. Moving? Best of luck to you and your sweet family!

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  3. MariQuiltsJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Nice to see you back....we just moved so I totally sympathize!!

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  4. LeanneJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Your quilt and pouch are lovely. I am glad to see you back and totally get how busy life can get.

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  5. Tammy VasserJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Welcome back! It's good to read your blog again.

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  6. Will Cook for ShoesJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Beautiful quilt! It's inspiring me to get to work on mine!

    tgallop@mts.net
    www.willcookforshoes.ca

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    I love the little quilt--so lovely! I was very happy to see your post--thanks for taking the time to share your beautiful work. The photos look great to me :-)

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  8. DianneJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Welcome back! We've missed you too! Even though I get to see snippets of your work elsewhere I do love to read your blog posts.
    Living the life that we love at times gets in the way of doing some of the things we love. I think every mother/wife/human understands that feeling! Now I am off to look at that box pouch tutorial....

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  9. DianneJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Welcome back! We've missed you too! Even though I get to see snippets of your work elsewhere I do love to read your blog posts.
    Living the life that we love at times gets in the way of doing some of the things we love. I think every mother/wife/human understands that feeling! Now I am off to look at that box pouch tutorial....

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  10. Michelle JensenJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    How cute and sometimes things are just too busy to update :) Don't worry though I am sure people just enjoy when you can share :) How awesome is that sweet little quilt. I bet it is very enjoyable every time you make it!!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    I did a lot more sewing with a baby under foot than following a toddler around town. I may never be much of a blogger because drive-by instagramming is more my speed, especially now that my babies are becoming teenagers.

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  12. Rachel at Stitched in ColorJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    This is just the way to come back =). Really, any way works! Glad to see you.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    I"m going to try making that box pouch! It's great..

    And welcome back.

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  14. HollyFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    Glad your move is done and you can take a breath! I love your Ingrid quilt in all its variations.

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