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work in progress Wednesday

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I think this block is finished.  I have been working on the blocks for this quilt for years!  Far too many years! Yet, I find it is good to put something away at times.  I only have two blocks left to finish for this quilt and they are close so that feels good.  I would love to get this quilt all put together. Thanks to Sharon B at http://pintangle.com/  for the help in keeping on track!

Take a Stitch Tuesday top knotted buttonhole

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Again, another new stitch.  I struggled with getting the tension and spacing correct.  However, I really do like the stitch and will add it to other blocks.  Eventually I will get it right!

My May classes

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May 11 Print making in many forms will be our play for the day.  We will be experimenting with transfer prints/paints as well as a number of other forms of printing.   A mixed media delight!  I LOVE print making, there is so much potential and it is oh so fun! May 22 I am teaching for the quilt festival in St. Jacobs.  We will be creating funky fibre beads.   http://www.stjacobs.com/sites/default/files/Quilt%20Festival%20Calendar%202013%20Page%202_0.pdf

fun finds

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The table cloth with the blue hand embroidery is so gorgeous!  It is almost too good to cut up but I don't have a round table to use it on.  The bracelets I will definitely take apart to use the beads.  Oh how I wish I had the time today to stitch!

Work in progress Wednewday

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This is the my May crazy quilt block.  I love that I am working ahead now!  I started the year off kind of slow but I have it in gear now.  There is still plenty to do though.

Take a stitch Tuesday scroll stitch

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Another new stitch to me.  I really like this stitch a lot.  I will definitely be adding it to future crazy quilt blocks.  My tension certainly needs work but that will come with practice. Thanks to Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for the instructions.

Another opening reception to attend

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Today I plan to take my Mom to the opening reception for the Grand National even though I don't have any work in that show.  I am curious to see what is there!  Saturday April 27 I will be attending the opening at the Button Factory.  I have two pieces in that show.  I hope to see many friends there!