Studio Organizing, Week 3

Posted on January 15, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in My Patterns, Studio Organizing Challenge

This week is an easy one, but as usual, something I need to do my ownself. Change your rotary cutter blade(s) I don’t know why I wait so long! I do a LOT of cutting, and I even cut paper with mine occasionally, so they get dull fairly quickly. Once I change the blade, I […]

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Dashing

Posted on January 13, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in My Patterns

A free quilt block pattern. Our guild does a monthly block pattern among the members. Each month, someone presents a pattern, the members who desire to do so each make a block (or two), and the next month, the blocks are either raffled off or collected for a certain project. This month it was my […]

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The 350 Blocks Project, 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in 350 Blocks Project

Let’s kick off The 350 Blocks Project for 2015, shall we? As usual, I’m hoping to get lots of blocks made that will push a lot of my UFOs further along, and I’m hoping you will join me. Our main goal is to make 350 quilt blocks this year. For lots of you, this is […]

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350 Blocks Project, 2014 Winners

Posted on January 10, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in 350 Blocks Project

Well, it’s time . . . Time to wrap up this past year’s 350 Blocks Project, so we can get started on 2015 — Woohoo! I’m sure you’re all anxious to know who the winners are, but before I announce them, I’d like to present a few statistics regarding this past year’s Project. • 2014’s […]

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Studio Organizing, Week 2

Posted on January 8, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in Organizing, Studio Organizing Challenge

So did you find your oldest UFO? I found mine. I also found the backing. And what’s even more surprising? The binding fabric was with it, too! Who knew I was so organized? I sure didn’t! Here’s a sneak peek. Lovely 80’s colors, huh? I still have hope that it will be a really lovely […]

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2015: Organize

Posted on January 7, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in Organizing, What's New

I’m not a New Year’s Resolution maker. But I set goals for myself all year round. Some are monthly, some are weekly — heck, some of them are daily (“just get through the day”)! As part of my starting fresh with a new year, I go over my goals from the last year to see […]

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Final Countdown Winners

Posted on January 5, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in The Final Countdown

Well, we’re full in to the New Year, with The Final Countdown’s days of organization behind us. Are you still organized? Getting more organized? I’m still working on lots more organizing, and I intend to keep at it all year (one of my new habits). Even with that said, I’ve already piled my cutting table […]

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Procrastination Challenge

Posted on January 5, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in Challenges

I’m setting up yet another challenge for myself this year. I have a super busy year ahead of me, and I have a lot that needs to get done. I also have a lot I just want to get done, so as to not have so much unfinished stuff hanging over my head and to […]

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Posted on January 3, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in Meal planning & Recipes

These are hands-down my favorite cookies on the planet. The recipe comes from my friend and fellow guild member, Stephanie. Stephanie comes from an entire family of wonderful cooks. Her sister even owns a restaurant! Every time we have a guild retreat, Stephanie brings these cookies. I think I eat half of them all by […]

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December 350 Blocks Report

Posted on January 1, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in 350 Blocks Project

Well, it’s time for our final reports. There’s zero chance of getting any more blocks made in 2014 at this point! How many did you end up with? I made 30 more blocks and don’t have one single picture of any of them. But that leaves my final total at 620 for the year — […]

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