tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73723425287987065172024-03-05T19:30:07.354-05:00owen's oliviaNancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comBlogger439125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-47700091655534775502017-12-13T09:22:00.001-05:002017-12-13T09:22:53.623-05:00Pattern Drop- Get Two Free Months!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are familiar with the concept of Birchbox, Blue Apron, or Stitch Fix, Pattern Drop is for the quilting enthusiasts where a quilt pattern is delivered to your inbox every month. But that is not all. You also receive additional goodies and exclusive discounts each month! <a href="https://patterndrop.com/?rfsn=914383.fd292">Pattern Drop</a> is <a href="http://swimbikequilt.com/">Katie Blakesley</a>'s newest quilting adventure.<br />
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If you use my link <a href="https://patterndrop.com/?rfsn=914383.fd292">here</a> and use the coupon code 3FREENP, you can get two free months with an annual membership, AND you can get two months free every time you renew! This would also make a lovely gift for a sewing relative or friend. Did I mention the price? It starts at $6.99! That's a crazy good price for high quality patterns and goodies.<br />
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The quilt you see below is by Katie, and it is the January pattern. (Plus you'll get some other amazing stuff in January, cough, cough ;).<br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-61791668675434159792016-02-17T14:47:00.002-05:002016-03-05T12:51:58.382-05:00QFEA Book Sale! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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To celebrate my first QuiltCon experience, I am offering a sale on my book, <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a></i>! Happy day! Please take advantage of this sale, especially if my book has been on your wish list! <b> The sale will end Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2016.</b> <b> Please purchase by using the Buy Now button below on this page to receive your discount. </b> If you accidentally purchase through my other link, I will refund you the difference. :) Each copy will be signed, and if you want it addressed to a specific person, please include that in the info to seller. Your book will ship once I am back from QuiltCon. Thank you all for your support!<br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Perfect mix of minimal and all over designs.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 mini quilts and 13 baby to large throw size quilts.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Covers half-square triangles, half-rectangle triangles, flying geese, paper piecing, y-seams, improvisational piecing, and appliqué. </li>
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-40358661791280200532016-02-10T18:00:00.001-05:002016-02-10T18:00:03.209-05:001981 Quilt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello! I wanted to share with you my quilt top that I had recently completed and entered into QuiltCon West 2016. I had sketched out the bones of this design back in the fall of 2014. It was incomplete but mostly it was just a starting point. Just something for me to reference back to in case I ever felt inspired to finish it. Since inspiration never came, I decided it would be best to make this as a sampler, so I could see what it would like look as a quilt top. The majority of this quilt was improvised. I wasn't sure which shapes would be which colors, and since the design was not complete, I wasn't even sure what the final product was going to look like. It helped that I chose a cohesive palette. <br />
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I originally was going to frame it in black and then place a white border around that before binding it. This was not planned and was not decided upon until I reached that point in the decision process. When I had completed the binding, the white border did not include the black pluses in the corners. I reached out to Instagram, and a lovely bunch of people suggested it. Thank you if you were one of those who suggested black pluses because it came out fabulous. I had also thought about incorporating 1981 somewhere in the quilt, but that never happened. <br />
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To balance out the large negative spaces of color, I added a strip of small piecing in the upper left corner, and to balance that out, I added the four triangles in the bottom right corner. <br />
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I would love to make this a bigger version as this only measures 39" x 42". <br />
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The biggest crime and mistake I made with this quilt was not entering it to be judged at QuiltCon West. I only entered it. I still beat myself up about it, but the reason I didn't get it judged was because I felt that I would be critiqued harshly on my hand stitching. It's definitely not perfect, but I think that is what lends beautifully to the handmade look. <i>It is handmade.</i> I don't know why I ever listened to that little devil inside of me. <br />
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Why 1981? This quilt is a dedication to my creative life and journey. I love making things, and I hope it shows. <br />
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I had a few people say it reminds them of certain artists. Some I have never heard of like Charley Parker and Mondrian. Others, like Picasso, I do know. But none of these artists were in mind during the making of this. It literally was a sit down and draw, let's pull out some fabric, and let's-hope-for-the-best kind of quilt making. So it all worked out in my favor in the end, and I couldn't be more thankful. <br />
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It makes me so happy when I look at it. :)<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/02/birchen-quilt-top-for-fat-quarter-shop.html"> Birchen Quilt top</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/ellison-lane-crafty-traveler-series.html">Crafty Travelers Series</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/03/creating-with-stars.html">Creating with the Stars</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/03/mini-tutorial-bird-mobile-via-spool.html">Fabric Birds</a><br />
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<a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html"><span style="font-size: large;">I have a book!</span></a><br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-37764135172998452602016-01-17T13:49:00.003-05:002016-01-17T13:49:51.020-05:00American Patchwork and Quilting Radio Podcast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello! I wanted to let you know that I will on the American Patchwork and Quilting Radio show Monday, Jan. 18th, 2016 at 4 pm EST. I hope you will tune in to hear a few of my thoughts as Pat Sloan picks my brain about my work and book. :)<br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-40433201898967214932015-11-09T07:30:00.000-05:002015-12-14T20:06:39.627-05:00QFEA Book Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This book is the fruit of sweat, blood, and tears. Over the course of two years, it was a physically demanding task, as well as an emotional journey. One that no one could ever fully understand until they experience the publishing industry for themselves. This experience is one that I will be eternally grateful for. It challenged me in so many different ways, allowed me to grow, and it will continue to test my strength and perseverance in the coming years.<br />
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When writing this book, I sincerely strived to make something different. I wanted the designs to stand out from what we typically see in quilt books. As a consumer of quilt books myself, I yearned to see designs that were fresh and appealed to a more modern aesthetic. I tried to fill that void with <i>Quilting from every Angle, </i>and I think I did a good job.<i> </i>I really hope you love it.<br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-76356112418419156912015-10-30T07:00:00.000-04:002015-11-05T09:58:16.744-05:00Vertebrae quilt variations || Quilting from every Angle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello again!<br />
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For right now, this is the last pattern I am sharing from my book, <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a>. </i>In November, there will be a blog tour, so stay tuned. <i> </i>All work was done by those who volunteered to make a quilt from the book, and all photography was done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine.<br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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To get a copy and see <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/errata.html">updates</a> to the book, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the variations of four other quilts in the book, please look at the links at the bottom of this post. <br />
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VERTEBRAE<br />
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Vertebrae came about from my visit to Scotland. I found this amazing fabric by Warwick and contacted the company for their permission to turn it into a design. My design varies a little from what I saw, but I knew everything was perfect about it. It gets it name from the finger-like projections with a spine like center, which resembles vertebrae. This pattern is perfect for advanced beginners and comes together in a weekend.<br />
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1. Designed and quilted by Nancy Purvis<br />
Pieced by Holly Hughes of <a href="http://hollygetsquilty.com/">Holly Gets Quilty</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/hollygetsquilty/">@hollygetsquilty</a><br />
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2. Melissa Everett of Cycling Jane's Closet<br />
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Website: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cyclingjanescloset"> Cycling Jane's Closet</a><br />
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3. Erica Jones<br />
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Thank you ladies so much for sharing your version of Vertebrae! They did a really good job, and we all appreciate seeing the different versions of these patterns!<br />
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Don't forget there will be a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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To purchase your copy, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the variations of Fossil, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/fossil-quilt-and-desert-bloom-medallion.html">click here.</a><br />
To see the variations of Desert Bloom Medallion, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>.<br />
To see the variations of Mesa, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesa-quilt-variations-quilting-from.html">click here</a>.<br />
To see the variations of Colorblock, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/colorblock-quilt-variations-quilting.html">click here</a>. <br />
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xx nancy<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a><br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-17558642981868181022015-10-27T10:37:00.000-04:002015-10-27T10:37:15.254-04:00Colorblock quilt variations || Quilting from every Angle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello again!<br />
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I am sharing five different quilt patterns from <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a></i> with you, and today's stop is Colorblock. All work was done by those who volunteered to make a quilt from the book, and all photography was done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine. <br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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To get a copy and see <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/errata.html">updates</a> to the book, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the Fossil variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>. To see Desert Bloom Medallion variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>. To see Mesa variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesa-quilt-variations-quilting-from.html">click here</a>.<br />
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COLORBLOCK<br />
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I love the look of log cabins. They are very versatile, and I had to sneak one into the book. :) I replaced one of the strips with HSTs, but really, you could take it further by adding more. I have two more designs in mind with this pattern that I hope to find time to explore! I chose a weaved solid by Alissa Haight Carlton for In the Beginning Fabrics, which for this pattern, lent a unique look that I love. This is the kind of quilt that needs to be seen in person to see how fantastic the colors are. Log cabins are great for beginner quilters.<br />
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1. Nancy Purvis<br />
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2. Lynnsey Heaton<br />
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Website:<a href="http://button-button.co.uk/"> Button Button</a><br />
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Thank you ladies so much for sharing your version of Colorblock! Didn't everyone do a good job? I really appreciate seeing the different versions of these patterns, and I am sure others do too!!<br />
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I will be sharing one more pattern later this week, as well as a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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To purchase a copy, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the variations of Fossil, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/fossil-quilt-and-desert-bloom-medallion.html">click here.</a><br />
To see the variations of Desert Bloom Medallion, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>.<br />
To see the variations of Mesa, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesa-quilt-variations-quilting-from.html">click here</a>. <br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a></div>
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This week I will be sharing the last three of the six quilt patterns from <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a></i> with you. All work was done by those who volunteered to make a quilt from the book, and all photography was done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine. <br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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To get a copy and see <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/errata.html">updates</a> to the book, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the Fossil variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>. To see Desert Bloom Medallion variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>. To see Split Decision variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/split-decision-quilt-variations.html">click here</a>.<br />
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My husband and I drove across the country to live in San Diego, CA for a summer. On our road trip I was inspired by the beautiful southwest. I honestly can see why people like to live there. If it were not so dang hot, I think I might manage it. I was so impressed with the barren land and scenery. It was quite spectacular, especially when you have lived around greenery all your life. I could see for miles. I loved seeing the mesas against the vivid blue sky. The Mesa quilt is dedicated to that scenery. <br />
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2. Sweetgrass Creative by Jessica Richards<br />
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Website: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetgrassCreative">Sweetgrass Creative</a><br />
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3. JoLynn<br />
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Instagram: <a href="http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/user/181413853/"> @tkd243</a><br />
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4. Rebecca Roach<br />
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Website: <a href="http://rebecca-roach.squarespace.com/">Rebecca Roach</a><br />
Instagram: <a href="http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/user/199366963/">@rebsrecca</a><br />
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I have two more patterns to share, and there is a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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To purchase a copy, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a><br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-6869498202722488062015-10-15T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-17T11:41:44.803-04:00Split Decision quilt variations || Quilting from every Angle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello again!<br />
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This week and next I will be sharing five different quilt patterns from <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a></i> with you. All work was done by those who volunteered to make a quilt from the book, and all photography was done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine.<br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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To get a copy and see <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/errata.html">updates</a> to the book, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the Fossil variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>. To see Desert Bloom Medallion variations, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>.<br />
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SPLIT DECISION<br />
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This is a paper pieced pattern I sketched up while doodling triangles. I split the geese on the x and y axis but left the geese whole on the 45 degree angles. I think there are several different ways to look at this pattern, and fabric placement will be key in showing that. It's a fun one to play around with and is great for beginner paper piecing. This is a mini quilt making it perfect for swaps, pillows, and more. <br />
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1. Nancy Purvis<br />
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2. Come tarry with me by Jodi Meenan<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.cometarrywithme.blogspot.com/">Come Tarry With Me</a><br />
Instagram: <a href="http://www.thimblepleasures.com/module/class.htm?classId=95734">@jodi_meenan</a><br />
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3. Tara Cherry<br />
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Instagram: <a href="http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/user/31454689/">@mommyhead7</a><br />
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4. Cook. Clean. Sew. by Ginger Parker<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.cookcleansew.com/">Cook Clean Sew</a><br />
Instagram: <a href="http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/user/11512399/">@wifeoferp</a><br />
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Thank you ladies so much for sharing your version of Split Decision! Didn't everyone do a good job? I really appreciate seeing the different versions of these patterns, and I am sure others do too!! <br />
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I will be sharing more patterns over the next two weeks, as well as a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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To purchase a copy, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the variations of Fossil, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/fossil-quilt-and-desert-bloom-medallion.html">click here.</a><br />
To see the variations of Desert Bloom Medallion, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/desert-blooms-medallion-variations.html">click here</a>.<br />
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xx nancy<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a><br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-91702444136179186392015-10-13T20:31:00.002-04:002015-10-14T04:13:50.927-04:00Desert Blooms Medallion variations || Quilting from Every Angle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello! I am happy to share with you today the variations of Desert Blooms Medallion made by some lovely and talented ladies. Please make sure to check them out!<br />
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All photography is done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine. <br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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To get a copy and see <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/errata.html">updates</a> to the book, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">click here</a>.<br />
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To see the different variations of Fossil, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/fossil-quilt-and-desert-bloom-medallion.html">click here</a>.<br />
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DESERT BLOOMS MEDALLION<br />
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Inspired by the southwest and drawn to the beautiful fabrics by Cotton and Steel, I knew I wanted to make a medallion quilt for the book. The design lend itself for great fussy cutting. I love working border by border, and I think you will find this one fun too. This is great for advanced beginners. The diamonds are paper pieced, but you can opt to make them another way of your choosing. Trim your hsts to 2 1/2"!<br />
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1. Nancy Purvis, photographed by me.<br />
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2. Kitchen Table Quilting by Erica Jackman<br />
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Website:<a href="http://www.kitchentablequilting.com/">Kitchen Table Quilting</a><br />
Instagram:<a href="http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/user/17149102/">@ericajackman</a><br />
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Didn't everyone do a good job? I really appreciate seeing the different versions of these patterns, and I am sure others do too!! Thank you to all those who contributed.<br />
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I will be sharing more patterns over the next two weeks, as well as a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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To see the variations of Fossil, please <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/10/fossil-quilt-and-desert-bloom-medallion.html">click here.</a><br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a></div>
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After I got my advanced copy of the book <i><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html">Quilting from every Angle</a></i>, I reached out on Instagram asking if anyone would be interested in making a quilt from the book. I received quite some interest! I wanted to share with you the quilts they made along with my version from the book. <br />
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I will be sharing five different quilt patterns from the book with you. All photography is done by the individual who made the quilt. Each person chose their fabrics and were permitted to do whatever they liked with the pattern. I had no say in what they chose to do with it or the colors and fabrics they used. Basically, I gave them free reign. It's their quilt anyways, and I wanted it to reflect their own personalities, not mine. <br />
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What is really interesting and nice to see is other people's interpretations of your patterns. I love seeing a design of mine in a color way I normally would not gravitate towards because it helps me to see how many varieties the design can take, and maybe, it will one day encourage me to branch out of my own comfort zone. Sometimes, people see things in a way you never could have imagined. I think that is why I love quilting and art so much.<br />
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<i>Quilting from every Angle</i> is a book that shows my love for design. It is filled with unique and graphic quilts. I really wanted quilt designs that could appeal to younger and older generations, but my main focus was to grab the attention of quilters who loved graphic design and modern day textile art. Although all of my quilts are rooted in traditional piecing and shapes, the combination I did with these things makes the patterns stand out and are very graphic. I hope that you enjoy the quilt patterns I am sharing with you this week.<br />
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The first one I want to share with you is called Fossil. Fossil came about while playing with triangles and moving them around. The end result looked like a rib cage that was partially unearthed. When I sketched Fossil, I instinctively knew I wanted the colors to be a fire-y orange red. Placed on a white background, it created a visually high-impact design. For the quilting, I echoed the design. Fossil is a pretty straightforward pattern that is great for advanced beginners. <br />
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1. Nancy Purvis<br />
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2. Ruby Loves Red by Sandra Cassidy<br />
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Website: <a href="http://rubylovesred.blogspot.com/">Ruby Loves Red</a><br />
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4. Factotum of Arts by Michelle Wilkie<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.factotum-of-arts.com/">Factotum of Arts</a><br />
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Didn't everyone do a good job? I really appreciate seeing the different versions of these patterns, and I am sure others do too!! Thank you to all those who contributed. <br />
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I will be sharing more patterns over the next two weeks, as well as a blog tour in November that you will not want to miss!<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html">Homemade caramel sauce</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/for-britt-swoon-pillow.html">A swoon pillow</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/10/your-sewing-thread-under-microscope.html">Your thread under a microscope</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/11/felt-acorns-modern-fall-winter-decor.html">Felt Acorns</a><br />
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My book is finally here! <i>Quilting from every Angle</i> features 16 geometric quilt designs and will be a great companion to your quilt book library.<br />
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<li>3 mini quilts and 13 baby to large throw size quilts.</li>
<li>Covers half-square triangles, half-rectangle triangles, flying geese, paper piecing, y-seams, improvisational piecing, and appliqué. </li>
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+ Geese- BOU-7041<br />
+ Skies- BOU-7044<br />
+ Tips- PE-413<br />
+HSTs- BOU-7042<br />
+Background-PE-431<br />
+Binding- BOU-7047<br />
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+Backside- BOU- 7051<br />
+Accent- BOU- 8044<br />
+Center accent - BOU-8042<br />
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As we celebrate national month of sewing in September, I thought about why I sew. It was not something I picked up until just a few years ago. Growing up, I was never surrounded by people who sewed for enjoyment or for a living. I practically fell into it by need. Quilting was introduced to me later through blogging.<br />
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Sometimes, sewing frustrates me. Sometimes, it makes me happy. Sometimes, I feel apathetic towards the whole thing in general and lose interest. Ultimately though, I find joy in the overall process of sewing and the rewards of seeing a finished product, which keeps me coming back. I can't experience this joy though without the headaches because, if I didn't experience the pains of sewing (literally and figuratively), I would never fully appreciate the good times with sewing. Being able to make things brings me much satisfaction, and I hope the ailments of life never hinder this. To be able to tuck myself under a blanket of small history or hold anything I made with my own two hands is quite enjoyable. I understand that is not the case for everyone, but if you are reading this, I am sure you appreciate crafts in some form or another.<br />
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What I really love about quilting though, and more so than the <i>story</i> behind the quilts, is the design aspect. I get to design. I love design, and what I really love is having the POWER to create whatever I envision. What a gift! I can then pass that vision down to someone else to love and cherish for many years to come. <br />
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What do you love most about sewing/quilting? Let me know in the comment section to enter to win 10 fat quarters of +bound+ by <a href="http://april-rhodes.com/" target="_blank">April Rhodes</a> courtesy of <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Art Gallery Fabrics</a>. (one of the fat quarters I forgot to put into the picture :) Open to US residents. Giveaway ends Saturday, Sept. 5 11:59pm EST. Winner will be chosen at random and updated on this blog post. Make sure I a have your email, so I can contact you. You will also want to check in with my <a href="https://instagram.com/owensolivia/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> today too ;), if you are on it. <br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-natural-homemade-caramel-sauce.html" target="_blank">Homemade Caramel Sauce</a><br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-67581886335510741512015-08-03T10:37:00.000-04:002015-09-24T09:01:41.053-04:00303 Kona Colors + One Little Mistake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">At first, I was immediately drawn to do pick out something bright, but I got to thinking that more than likely most of the other bundles would be bright. I wanted to provide Beth's customers with variety, and I think this bundle does just that. It is also perfect for both sexes and can be broken up to work on a smaller scale, providing even more variety for your projects. The colors work really well together. They are rich, sort of manly, and will be perfect for your fall quilting! I don't know about you, but I'm already day dreaming about fall with cooler weather and colorful leaves on the trees. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">I went back and forth a little about whether or not to share this part with you. Then I thought, why not? I ran into a little problem with what I had made, and of course, I only wanted to show the best AND be the best as I could for this hop. But life isn't always perfect, is it? As a maker, it is sometimes hard to critique your work and then to publicly come out and say it could be better. Mistakes are definitely part of the making process, and they happen way more frequently than I would care to share. </span></span></span><br />
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July 17 – Darcy @ <a href="http://www.moderncozy.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Modern Cozy</a><br />
July 23 – Jacey @ <a href="http://jaceycraft.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Jacey Craft</a></div>
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July 30 - Kelly @ <a href="http://kelbysews.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Kelby Sews</a><br />
August 3 – Nancy @ <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Owen’s Olivia</a><br />
August 6 – Jodi @ <a href="http://www.talesofcloth.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Tales of Cloth</a><br />
August 10 – Megan @ <a href="http://citystitches.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">City Stitches</a><br />
August 12 – Rita @ <a href="http://www.redpepperquilts.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Red Pepper Quilts</a><br />
August 17 – Elizabeth @ <a href="https://andpins.wordpress.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Andpins Handmade</a><br />
August 19 – Tara @ <a href="http://radandhappy.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Rad and Happy</a><br />
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Hello! Don't let my cute model fool you. I had to pay him 50 cents to "smile."<br />
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This is my newest pattern, On Point! I hope you love it as much as I do. I will say that this pattern is a little "sweeter" than what I normally do, but that is what I love about my talents. I allow myself to speak creatively. It comes in 3 sizes: Throw, Twin, and Queen/King. The photos are the throw size. <br />
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The pattern came about from one of my sketches when I was sketching for Interweave. I wish I had a cool story about what inspired this design, but it came from simply sketching. :)<br />
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I threw a little <a href="https://instagram.com/p/4PUexvF3TF/?taken-by=owensolivia" target="_blank">Instagram contest </a>to get a name, and it was so inspiring to see what people saw in the pattern. Gears, stars, succulents, a shining sun, chains, to even flowers. A huge thank you to everyone who participated. <br />
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I can't wait to see other versions of this. I bet a cohesive scrappy version would look really good. It's going to be great! Feel free to share your makes with me and everyone else by using the hashtags #onpointquilt and #owensoliviaquiltpattern.<br />
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Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-14763413941654320232015-06-26T13:07:00.001-04:002015-09-24T09:02:29.880-04:00How to Machine Bind a Quilt || My Method<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Binding is one of those things that I seriously forget how to do every.single.time. No lie. After every quilt, I refer back to my printed page from <a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/photos/continuous_quiltbinding/" target="_blank">Heather Bailey's site</a>. But this started to get old for me, so I cheated. Yeah. I got "lazy" and decided that I no longer wanted to sew the last seam at an angle to join the two strips at the very end of binding, which was the one step that always had me going back to my trusty Heather Bailey referral sheet. <br />
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Like always, I urge you to find a method that best suits you. My method may or may not be the best method for you, but if you find yourself getting frustrated figuring out that very last seam in binding, then my tutorial might be helpful. Quilting should make you happy not grumpy. I think this is becoming my new motto. Actually, <a href="https://instagram.com/p/4Z8wZSF3Uo/?taken-by=owensolivia" target="_blank">it did become my motto</a>.<br />
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In this post I go over how to make straight grain binding, the math, how to apply it to your quilt, and how to finish it.<br />
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There is no right or wrong to how wide or thin a binding should be,
but the quilt should fill the binding. There is plenty of information online in regards to
making wider or skinnier bindings. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The math. How many strips do I need? The easiest math is to add all four sides of your quilt +15 inches. Take this number and divide it by 42 (or whatever width of fabric you are using. Most quilting cottons come in 42"-44" width bolts). That's how many strips of fabric you need to make your binding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For example, a 60" square top would be 60+60+60+60+15 = 255 255/42= 6.07</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm going to ignore the .07 because it's such a tiny number that the extra 15" will make up for it. So I need 6 strips cut at 2 1/2" x WOF, and that will be enough for my 60" square quilt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To cut your strips, make sure that you cut straight and evenly. If you fold your fabric in half and then cut it, make sure to use a measurement line on your ruler and line that along the fold line. You will be amazed at how not square your fabric can be at times. </span></div>
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your strips are cut, you are ready to join them together to make one
continuous strip. Place one strip right side up. Place another
strip <i>right side down</i> perpendicular to the other strip . Let about a
1/4 -1/2" over hang. Draw a line from corner to corner, and sew
along the line. Trim to a 1/4" seam, and press open. Repeat until all strips have been joined.</span></span></div>
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sewing on the binding, you will need to check the seams in the binding in relation to where they will end up on the quilt. The professionals say to never let a seam end up in the corner, if possible, and I wholeheartedly agree. It's a serious pain, especially if you like to hand quilt. So we need to do a faux binding check. </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Leaving about about a 10 inch tail</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, place the binding on by pinning into place with the raw edge of the binding touching the raw edge of your quilt. You don't need to get pin crazy. Just enough to keep the binding on, so you can wrap it around the quilt. </span>Follow steps 3 and 4 for the corners, if you need help. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> If a seam lands in a corner, you need to move the binding a few inches. If no seams end up in the corners, take all the pins out except the pin closest to where you want to start. Use it as a visual marker. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to start in the middle of my quilt on one side. <i>Remember to leave at least a 10" tail of binding, so you can join it to the other end of the binding. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beginning 10" from the tail, backstitch and sew
a 1/4” seam stopping a few inches from the first corner you come to. Leave your needle down. </span></span>Place a small ruler a 1/4” from the edge of the quilt. Make a small mark. Double check to make sure that the line is now a 1/4” away from the edge.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Note: </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">I mentioned earlier about my seam being slightly larger than a 1/4". </span>It is a unique seam size to me because I use the walking foot on my Bernina as seam guide, which not everyone has. <b>Whichever size seam you sew</b>, that is exactly how far away you stop from the corner. So you if sew 2 inches away from the edge of the quilt, you stop 2 inches away from the corner. If you sew 1/2" from the edge, you stop 1/2" from the corner. Got it?</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. I'm pretty sure most people will tell you to sew off to the edge in some 45 or 90 degree fashion. I don't do that. It makes me grumpy, and remember my motto above? I want to be happy. Continue to sew to the mark you made and then backstitch. Remove the quilt and clip threads. Fold the binding over to the right. It should create a perfect 45 degree where the fold of the binding hits perfectly on the corner of the quilt. (This assumes that your quilt is square and the corner itself is 90 degrees.) If the binding is higher than the edge of the quilt, you did not stitch down far enough. If the quilt is higher than binding, you stitched too far down. </span></div>
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With right sides together, line up the marked lines, and sew a 1/4" seam. Press the seam open. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once that is sewn, the binding should lay nice and flat without any excess. Continue stitching the binding down </span>until<span style="font-family: inherit;"> it is complete. </span><br />
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personal favorite is to hand stitch the binding using quilting thread
and a small needle because I get to spend a little time under my
finished project while enjoying a show or spending time with family.
It is a slower process, and there are some people who do not enjoy
it. That is totally ok! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">But there are many times that I go to my machine to finish the binding. Sometimes, I want to finish the quilt
quickly, and this is the best way of doing that. These steps will
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the machine with top thread to match the front of your quilt and
bobbin thread to match your binding.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Clip any loose threads along the edge of the quilt. Traditionally, you would fold over the
binding to the back side and use pins or clips to keep in place, which I show you. I'm also going to share a little secret with you. GLUE. Old school white Elmer's glue. I don't do this all the time, but man. It's just great for when you want to keep that binding in place. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Place a small line of glue along the edge of the quilt. Fold the binding onto it and heat set with an iron. If using clips, just fold over and clip or pin into place</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Easy </span></span></span>peasy. </div>
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<li>This glue will not damage your iron or machine. Wipe off with a clean cloth if you get any on your iron. </li>
<li>I have not broken needles using glue. </li>
<li>The glue will wash out.</li>
<li>It is not permanent, so if you make a mistake, just pull the fabric apart. Bam.</li>
<li>Use small amounts so the glue will "run" and spread and won't create a big mess</li>
<li>Stay away from the edge that the needle will pass in the machine, if possible. Just for safety and also if you plan to hand stitch, it's hard to pass a needle through glue with your hands.</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With your matching threads, stitch in the ditch on the front side. This is totally optional, but once again, I do not know professional quilt judging </span>protocol. Sometimes, I will stitch directly onto the binding along the top edge. Sometimes, I will stitch just outside of the ditch, so you can see the stitch line run parallel to the binding on the front of the quilt. It's all up to you. Stitching in the ditch can be hard, and takes some focus and practice. Here below is stitching in the ditch.<br />
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If you choose to hand quilt, the binding will look like this on the front. <br />
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If I have forgotten something, please chime in! This was a hefty tutorial, and being human, I can overlook something. Thanks for popping in!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I needed a post to send people to in regards to making a quilt sandwich and basting. I know there are several ways of doing this, and I highly recommend trying several tutorials to find the best technique that suits you. Below, you will find my method. This is what I do, and it makes me happy. <a href="https://instagram.com/p/4Z8wZSF3Uo/?taken-by=owensolivia" target="_blank">Quilting should make you happy</a>. If something makes you </span>grumpy, don't do it. :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Batting of choice that is at least 4" larger on all sides than your quilt top. I love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLNXXQI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BLNXXQI&linkCode=as2&tag=owensolivia04-20&linkId=6TLXOX2HED22OUAF" target="_blank">Dream Cotton</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018N73C6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0018N73C6&linkCode=as2&tag=owensolivia04-20&linkId=HDDDFUWA433H2FI2" target="_blank">505 Basting Spray</a>, optional but follow the directions on the can</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016IZIJI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0016IZIJI&linkCode=as2&tag=owensolivia04-20&linkId=KQEPMQ6YE4N6NEFZ" target="_blank">Kwik Klips</a> for aiding in the closing of pins, optional</span></div>
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is recommended that quilt backs are at least 4" wider, or your hand's
width, on all four sides than the quilt tops. This is necessary for
anyone who wants to free motion quilt, as the extra width allows for
the hands to have something to hold onto when the needle reaches the
edges of the quilt. I find this number to be a little excessive for
straight line quilting on my home machine, but that is my personal preference. And as always, follow the instructions of the long arm quilter you plan to use, if you are not quilting it yourself. If using basting spray, read the can
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>After reviewing my photo library and realizing I do not have great photos to share, I will update this tutorial with the next quilt I baste. </i> </span><br />
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sandwich before basting. I like to work on a large hard surface,
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a freshly pressed backing, lay it on the floor right side down.
Using painter's tape, tape one side down. Move to the opposite side, and gently pull the quilt as you tape it </span>to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the floor. Repeat for the other two sides.
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/03/fabric-basket-and-bucket-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> Fabric baskets</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/10/high-point-market-home-furnishings-and.html" target="_blank">High Point Market</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/07/ny-beauty-circle-of-flying-geese-block.html" target="_blank">NY Beauty Circle of Geese</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/05/and-then-there-was-light-turning.html" target="_blank">Turn a lampshade into a pendant</a></span><br />
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My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html"> Check it out!</a><br />
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I wanted to let you know about a new free pattern by <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/2015/06/sew-solid-featuring-pandamonium-quilt.html" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a>. It is called the Pandamonium Quilt. The link for the pattern is <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Panda-monium-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a> <br />
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The instructions are pretty straightforward, and you can have this done in a day or two. If you are on Instagram, check out the hashtag #pandamoniumquilt to see other variations of this quilt. I even spotted an Andy Warhol version. Pretty cool! Enjoy!<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/03/sweet-as-honey.html" target="_blank">Sweet As Honey Pillow Top</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/06/modern-mini-quilt-challenge.html" target="_blank">Modern Mini Quilt Challenge</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/07/for-lucy.html" target="_blank">Lucy's Doll</a><br />
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Lately, I have received quite a few emails in regards to my PVC window treatments I did back in 2012. The original post can be found<a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/08/custom-window-treatments.html"> here</a>. The main question I got was, "How did you hang them?" since this was something I never covered in the <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/08/custom-window-treatments.html">original post</a>. <br />
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I LOVE my PVC windows. They are so wonderful, and they have held up so great. I highly recommend them for a window treatment alternative. It brings in just enough light during the day and just enough privacy in the evening with the added bonus of pattern. I love pattern. :)<br />
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So this tutorial is stupid easy. SO easy. You will smack yourself for not thinking of this yourself once I show you. <br />
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In the beginning, I used heavy duty velcro and placed in spots that were not visible from the inside of the house as well as the outside of the house. That worked fine and dandy until after a few months of west facing sun constantly shining on them made the sticky stuff melt. <br />
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That's when I switched over to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P0ZZCG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002P0ZZCG&linkCode=as2&tag=owensolivia04-20&linkId=MYY6XEAG6DCUPZBP">plastic mirror clips</a>. Ew. Did I just hear your trendy self say 'ew'? Well, it actually looks really good, in my opinion. It blends *almost* seamlessly with everything else going on. I guess I could have used white screws to make them even less noticeable, but I was too lazy to do that. <br />
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So you take a packet of these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P0ZZCG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002P0ZZCG&linkCode=as2&tag=owensolivia04-20&linkId=MYY6XEAG6DCUPZBP">cheap mirror clips</a> that most people have a tendency to want to cover up in their bathrooms, and drill those into doors. I drilled mine into the moulding surrounding the windows. I placed one clip on top and bottom and then one of either side. Because the PVC is flexible, I can pop them out (carefully) and clean them when I want. See how awesome these PVC treatments are?<br />
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On a different note, I AM taking suggestions for a light replacement in this kitchen, so speak up! :)<br />
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I guess that really wasn't much of tutorial was it, but is it really necessary to show you a photo of me pretending to drill these into the moulding? Ha! I didn't think so either. Promise me you won't smack yourself <i>too</i> hard. ;) <br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">On a second note, some of you may have noticed that the library cabinet that was once in my </span><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/01/new-couch-gus-modern.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">living room</a><span style="text-align: left;"> is now in between my kitchen and </span><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-few-new-chairs.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">eating area</a><span style="text-align: left;">. I moved it there so I could hang a design wall for my quilting. The design wall is temporary but the cabinet's new location isn't. (We are thinking of adding a desk here.) It's all about making a home that fits YOU and your needs, which is something I didn't learn until much, much later.</span></div>
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/stockholm-in-crib-rug-pad-usa.html">Stockholm in the house</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/08/screw-it-home.html">I went black</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-polka-dot-schoolhouse-light.html">DIY Polka Dot Schoolhouse Light</a><br />
Four years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/08/better-than-ihop-pancakes-recipe.html">IHOP pancake recipe (they are actually better. shh.)</a><br />
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My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html"> Check it out!</a><br />
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Hello marsala! If I had to be completely honest, I didn't like you at first. You were a bit of an ugly color, in my opinion. I'm still not sure why you were even named color of the year by Pantone either. BUT. But I started to work with you, and I began to like you. You turned out to be pretty awesome.<br />
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I turned to <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/color-library/pantone-seasonal-colors/">RIT</a> to get my marsala color. I chose to hand dye an ombre effect, which turned out so wonderful! This was my first attempt at hand dyeing. Must do that again and soon. :)<br />
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I was up for a challenge, and the color in of itself was a challenge alone. I missed out on the other Pantone Quilt challenges hosted by <a href="http://www.play-crafts.com/blog/2015-pantone-quilt-challenge-open-for-entries/">Play-Crafts</a> and <a href="http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/">On the Windy Side</a>, so I jumped at the chance for this one. I had been <a href="https://instagram.com/p/zxUFM3F3VS/?taken-by=owensolivia">experimenting</a> with paints awhile back, and I knew that this unique to me design would lend itself well for a quilt. <br />
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I chose to go smaller, so the investment was not as great. Who knew if I would end up liking the quilt once it was done? It measures 37" x 48".<br />
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I tend to keep my quilting simple. Echo quilting seemed like the only logical choice for this top. :)<br />
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Hello all, and Happy Spring! I was asked by Pat Bravo to participate in her Etno Blog Tour. This tour shares with you her newest collection, Etno. <br />
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Inspired by ethnic patterns, Etno features a colorful selection of fun prints in yellows, pinks, blues, blacks, whites, and tans. I combined most of the prints using flying geese and half square triangles to create my Etno quilt top. Are not the fabrics lovely?<br />
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For the official list of those participating in this hop with links, please visit <a href="http://patbravodesign.blogspot.com/2015/03/etno-blog-tour.html">here</a>.<br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 3rd ~ Teri at <a href="http://fasewla.wordpress.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fa Sew La</a></i><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 5th ~ Hilary at <a href="http://youngtexanmama.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Young Texan Mama</a></i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 6th ~ Sharon at <a href="http://colorgirlquilts.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Color Girl Quilts</a></i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 7th ~ Marija at <a href="http://marijasfabricreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Marija's Fabric Creations</a></i><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 12th ~ Lori at <a href="http://lorihartmandesigns.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lori Hartman Designs</a></i><br />
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 15th ~ Debbie at <a href="http://aquilterstable.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A Quilter's Table</a></i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 16th ~ Lara at <a href="http://scrapquiltpreach.blogspot.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Scrap Quilt Preach</a></i><br />
<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">April 17th~ Isabel at <a href="http://lambandwolfie.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lamb & Wolfie</a></i><br />
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Please stop by <a href="http://marijasfabricreations.blogspot.com/">Marija's Fabric Creations </a>and check out tomorrow's feature at Sewin 4 Him to see what these quilters are up to. <br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/03/sweet-as-honey.html">Sweet as Honey</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/04/kks-bedroom-makeover-reveal.html">Bedroom Makeover</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-first-quilt-completed-quilt-linky.html">My first quilt</a><br />
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My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/09/quilting-from-every-angle.html"> Check it out!</a><br />
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This season is the <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Birchen-Pattern.pdf">Birchen Quilt</a>. I picked out some fabrics and used Triangles on a Roll to make this top. I used mostly Bonnie Christine's Hello, Bear collection and added one Leah Duncan print and three solids as well (not pictured). Both artists can be found at <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/">Art Gallery Fabrics</a>. Photo from <a href="http://instagram.com/owensolivia/">my Instagram account</a>.<br />
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This is only the top. It looks complicated, but it was a fairly straight-forward quilt to make. Fat Quarter Shop offers a nice <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbiOBzNI4A&feature=youtu.be">video on how to construct it</a>, as well as a few tips. <br />
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I think this is by far the busiest quilt <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2011/07/sewing.html">I have ever made to date</a>. It was fun!<br />
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Is it any surprise there is black in this quilt? :)<br />
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The black was actually an accident because, you know, I'm human and capable of making poor choices. I had originally chose the cream multi-colored mountains print in place of the large HST, but I immediately knew I had made the wrong choice once I laid out my blocks.<br />
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I was bummed. I don't use any special software to mock up my blocks with its fabrics. I just try to envision my projects in my head and hope and say a silent prayer everything will work out in the end. Does anyone else do this too? Luckily, I had chosen the black subway print as well because it became my saving grace.<br />
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The location for this shot is right down the street from me. I call it the Coco-cola Bar because of the old timey large red coke sign out front, and well, it's a bar. I'm not sure if this old place even has a name except to the locals that frequent it. I love how the wind kicked up this top and made one diamond the focal point. Thank you Mother Nature.<br />
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You can find the pattern<a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Birchen-Pattern.pdf"> here</a>, and you can see other quilters' interpretations of the Birchen quilt <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/2015/02/agf-stitched-with-kimberly-birchen-quilt.html">here</a>. You can also purchase a<a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/birchen-quilt-kit"> quilt kit.</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping in today! Feel free to follow along on <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/owens-olivia-3409700">Bloglovin'</a>.<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/cargo-duffle-crafty-traveler-series.html">Cargo Duffle by Anna Graham</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-paper-pieced-star-quilt-block-sewing.html">Paper pieced star</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/01/30-fat-quarter-projects.html">30 Fat quarter projects</a></div>
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I thought I would share on here some of the things I have been doing lately in the sewing room. Most of this I share on <a href="http://instagram.com/owensolivia">Instagram</a>, so if you have an account, <a href="http://instagram.com/owensolivia">stop by</a>! But I know many of you do not have one, so I don't want you to be left out.<br />
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I have two main projects in the works. First up is my Circle Lattice quilt by Carolyn Friedlander. This was my first attempt at hand appliqué, and it is not that bad actually! It is a slow process and one that gives my fingers a beating. I do enjoy the time spent with working with my hands while tucked under something I have made. It is very satisfying. <br />
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My next project is another appliqué, but it is a mini. This is called my xoxo quilt, and to be painfully honest, I have had mixed feelings about it. It was one that I sketched out, but that's about it. I worked piece by piece hoping that in the end my desired outcome would be achieved. Well, I ran into some hiccups, which is natural for improv. And now I have the top 90% done, and I have NO clue how to finish it. And by finish I mean binding, what I want the final product to be, etc. I am just hoping inspiration will slam into me with full force.<br />
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I joined in on an Instagram hashtag that didn't really catch any steam. I made this improv flying geese panel, which I adore, and I hope to return to it soon. But for now it is in the WIP pile. <br />
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And lastly, I made this small piece as a prototype. It was a design that came to my mind during my book writing, so I quickly sketched it out not to forget it. I think I would like to take out a few of the overlapping gray and black areas and make them lighter. I just need to order some Aurifil, and as soon I do that, I can finish this piece. I am not sure why it is taking me over 3 months to order a spool of thread.<br />
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Not quilting related, but Matt gifted me a loom. My weaving is done and just needs to be hung onto a dowel. I definitely foresee more weavings in my future. <br />
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I found these odd baskets (I have two) at a thrift store for $2. They hung on a wall waiting to be used. When I started to clean up my sewing room I discovered a clever use for them. They now hold my large and small embroidery hoops. I don't know about yours, but mine were hanging on a nail and kept falling off. <br />
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And just a quick shout out to <a href="http://bobbieloufabric.com/">Bobbie Lou's Fabric!</a> She has some great quilting cottons with new arrivals coming in all the time. Be sure to pop over and <a href="http://bobbieloufabric.com/">check it out</a>. And of course, free shipping on orders over $50 in the US. <br />
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So those are just a few of the things going on. I wish I could share it all! One day though! :) Just know I am alive and I have not sworn off quilting, although my husband thought for sure I would after he witnessed the stress in my life and home last year. Ha! It's all good though!<br />
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Happy quilting!<br />
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xx nancy<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/01/triangle-fish-quilt-finish.html">Triangle Fish Quilt</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/01/wip-wednesday-sewing-post.html">WIP Wednesday</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/01/30-fat-quarter-projects.html">30 Fat Quarter Projects</a></div>
Nancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-23442559604177113262015-01-29T19:29:00.001-05:002015-01-31T12:55:36.252-05:00new couch || gus modern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Holy crap you guys! I have a legit blog post for you today filled with new photos, and as a bonus, it has nothing to do with sewing! <br />
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I came across the company Gus Modern awhile back on Instagram. The <a href="http://gusmodern.com/collections/sofas-sleepers/products/spencer-sofa">Spencer sofa</a>, which is the one I purchased, popped up a few times through various handles. I really liked what I had seen, so when I found out that a local company carried the brand I was excited.<br />
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This couch met most of <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/01/couch-shopping.html">my requirements</a>, and out the year's worth of shopping I had done, this was the best pick. I mentioned and shared a photo of <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/01/couch-shopping.html">my dream couch</a> - the Coco sofa by Kim Salmela, in my <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2015/01/couch-shopping.html">previous post</a>. One day that couch will be in my home! ;) But I am happy to have this couch living with us.<br />
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By the looks of it the comfort level is questionable. I mean, just look at this photo, right? So I was really happy to know that a Spencer couch was in a local showroom for us to try out because I did not want to buy anything that I could not sit on. It was actually really comfortable! At 84" long, it is perfect for taking naps or watching a movie. Matt is 6 feet tall, and he can lay on it without his feet touching the arms. The cushioning is firm with a soft touch, if that makes any sense. If this was Goldilocks, it would be just right. There are future plans to take off the chrome legs and replace them with tapered wood legs when I can get around to it. I was not too sure about those long rectangular pillows, and now that the couch is here with us, we use them all the time! They are the perfect headrest/armrest. <br />
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One last look at what the room was like. I talked about my feelings and why this room even looked the way it did in <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-living-room.html">this blog post</a> with more <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-addition-to-family-home-post.html">explanation here</a> (which have even older photos -hehe).<br />
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Here is where it is at today. The floral chair is here to stay, at least for a little while. It is down filled and oh-so-comfy, but yeah. It totally clashes with everything else. The color is okay, but the print is not, which clashes (but absolutely perfect for a traditional home!). I would love to replace the fan as well, but for right now, it is not a necessity. <br />
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I always struggle getting proper natural light into this particular section of the house, and it has been mostly overcast for the week, which was not helpful and why this post was late. But this lighting will suffice for now. After checking out this photo above with fresh eyes, I want to move the bench over to the left more. I can't help but to have everything look off-centered in this room from this point of view because the windows are off-centered, so I just try to deal with it. :)<br />
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Did you notice the new wall color? <br />
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If you are like my husband, your answer is no. But to me, I can see a big difference! It is Snowbound by Sherwin Williams. I actually splurged and bought name brand during their half off sale over the holidays. It is hard to find a perfect white, but I have found that a warm white works best in our home. I believe the color on the window frame is the basic white that comes in the can off the shelf at Lowe's. <br />
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But I am pretty sure you noticed the addition of the wall shelf. This is the exact same shelf we used in <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/06/reveal-of-owens-room-yay.html">Owen's room</a> a few years ago. They are holding up great, so I placed one in our living room. I also stained it walnut to help give it a little warmth and contrast to the cold walls.<br />
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After finishing my book, I congratulated myself with the painting I talked about in<a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-few-new-chairs.html"> this post</a>. It was originally intended for the dining area, but I had my eyes on this for a long time that I decided it needed to take center stage. Very, very happy with that purchase and the shelf. <br />
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You may have also noticed a big black thing in our living room that was not there before. It is a new chair I got from West Elm. I had been eyeing it for a while, and when I saw it on clearance in the store, I snatched it up. I love it so much. It's comfortable, kid friendly, and has the perfect place to rest your head. <br />
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The curves on it are pretty sweet too. If you are interested in seeing close-up photos of my wall hanging, you can find that here in <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/04/puffy-goose-completion-project-that.html">this post</a>. <br />
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I'm loving it and loving it all.<br />
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HUGE progress, no?<br />
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xx nancy<br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/an-unconventional-way-to-remove-water.html">Unconventional way to remove Water Stains</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/01/7-quilt-finish.html"> #7 quilt finish</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/01/fabric-silhouette-tutorial.html">Fabric Silhouette Tutorial</a><br />
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BDDW Grane Sofa- one of my dream couches<br />
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For Christmas in 2013<i>, </i>Matt gifted me living room furniture. It was such a great present! I do not really want to delve into too much of my couch shopping history. It is pathetic and can induce eye rolling. Let's just say I started off with a brown couch. A brown living room for that matter. Everything was so brown and neutral. <br />
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Since I have not blogged about the interiors of my home in awhile, let me speed this up. Owen ripped out the right side of the curtain rod (thank goodness), and I sold my cream rug. I found a <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/stockholm-in-crib-rug-pad-usa.html">black and white rug on</a><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/02/stockholm-in-crib-rug-pad-usa.html"> Craigslist</a>. </span><br />
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Christmas 2013<br />
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I sold couch and moved chairs in its place.<br />
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Hung a quilt and moved in a long bench opposite of the chairs.<br />
These photos are from my personal <a href="http://instagram.com/nancy_purvis/">Instagram account</a>. (<a href="http://instagram.com/nancy_purvis/">@nancy_purvis</a> for my personal life // <a href="http://instagram.com/owensolivia">@owensolivia</a> for my sewing life)<br />
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All the artwork from under the couch was now leaning up against the wall. <br />
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And then I painted my walls white about two months ago, which is not pictured in any of the photos above. Those three simple changes made a big impact for my living room, in my opinion. <br />
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We kept our living room like this for almost a year. It worked just fine for our small family, but I soon felt the need for a couch to lounge on. <br />
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I looked at so many couches before choosing one, and I will share with you the top picks. I wanted a single cushion with a tufted back or a single cushion back to avoid that sloppy, slouchy pillow look that seems to happen after years of use. I also preferred to have a couch that was at least 90" wide, but I believe the standard is anywhere from 80"-84". At least, that is what it seemed like when shopping. I didn't realize how hard it actually would be to find something within my criteria, and when I finally felt like I found the dream couch, it was way out of my price range. <br />
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I narrowed it down to these choices. <br />
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West Elm Crosby Sofa<br />
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Pros: It was comfortable and long. Customer service is great.<br />
Cons: Two back pillows and their gray color was just okay.<br />
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Thrive Furniture Jefferson Sofa<br />
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Pros: The right length and one seat cushion and back. They had a good gray color.<br />
Cons: Cannot test it out to check for comfort and didn't want to deal with return shipping if it didn't work out.<br />
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West Elm Ainslie Sofa<br />
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Pros: Good color, tufted back one seat cushion.<br />
Cons: Cannot test it out for comfort. Return shipping. Too short in length.<br />
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Kim Salmela Coco Sofa<br />
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This was my dream couch (and still is). It has everything I wanted, but the price tag was just too high. <br />
Pros: Very comfortable, handmade in the USA, long, tufted, and one seat cushion. Legs can be customized. <br />
Cons: price<br />
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So what did I pick? I actually chose none of these, and I will share my new couch in a different post. It's okay. I would scream and kick and hate me too for doing that to you. :) But it already took me an hour to write up this short post, and this mama has a home to attend to!<br />
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Thanks for stopping in!! No, seriously. You are amazing, and I love you. Are any of these your favorite? Which one would you have picked? Do you have hard time finding the "perfect" couch?<br />
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xx nancy <br />
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One year ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-em-quilt.html">The EM quilt</a><br />
Two years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-addition-to-family-home-post.html">A look at my vintage sound system</a><br />
Three years ago: <a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-paint-chevrons-tutorial-readers.html">How to paint chevrons</a><br />
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