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Thursday, October 16, 2014

#6 Sew Sweet Simplicity BOM, Introduction and a Give Away

 If you are a follower you will recognize me by now I think, but if you are new, 
Welcome to my Upstairs Hobby Room!!
My name is Sandy, and I have been quilting for the last 3 years and blogging for almost 2.
I'm a wife and mother of 3 grown kids ( a daughter and 2 sons ), one married, one out on his own, and one still at home. I live in rural Ontario, on a working farm, and love it. I've always liked to sew, knit, crochet and craft, I even did woodworking for awhile, but when I landed on quilting that was it, I am hooked! I still knit and crochet, but all other creative outlets have fallen away. 
 Three fun facts: I'm tall (5'10"), I love dark chocolate, and I turn 50 in Februrary. (I'm sure you are bored by now, so on to the BOM!! lol)

I want to say thanks to Jacquelynne for asking me to get involved, I am having a blast and it hasn't even officially started yet!!
I hope everyone is getting just as excited about the start of the Sew Sweet Simplicity BOM. If you are here and haven't heard about it, use the link below to get all the info and sign up! There is still plenty of time, the first block release is Oct 27th!!




If you like Quilting, embroidery, applique.... 
This is for you, especially if you want to combine them..
so many options...

I had a great time tossing around what I was going to make, what fabrics I would use and how I would construct my blocks. With all the options it was hard to go with just one idea, so I'm doing 2 different projects. 
1. A table runner
2. A Mini quilt....more info on this to come

All organized and in a bin (! use the 13" scrapbooking bins at Michaels), my first project material. You will have to wait to see the rest. Anyone recognize the fabric? 


And don't forget to enter the giveaway for the fantastic PDF Pattern Bundle

This prize is open to everyone!! Good luck!!




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120 comments:

  1. GranChrisOctober 16, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    I am not sure. Maybe embroidery.

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  2. LeeOctober 16, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    I would like to do applique! thank you!

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  3. Heather JOctober 16, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I enjoy appliqué. Love your picture with the like showing between the boards.

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  4. DebWOctober 16, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Can't wait! :-)

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  5. CeciliaOctober 16, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    I can't decide between embroidery and needle turn appliqué, but either way I want to make it all by hand.

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  6. ~DianaOctober 16, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    Applique!

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  7. Mike and JenOctober 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I am a big embroidery fan.

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  8. Marie AtkinsonOctober 16, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    I think I'll be doing applique

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  9. AnonymousOctober 16, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Yay! Your comment box isn't embedded so I actually CAN comment! Thank you! I enjoyed reading your oh-so-humorous introduction. I've been signed up for ages, even posted about the BOM twice on my QuiltBOM blog. Just waiting for the 27th!

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  10. KimOctober 16, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I haven't decided. Maybe embroidery since I have a lot of embroidery floss I can use.

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  11. SeeAmySewOctober 16, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    I am still learning to accent my quilts, bags etc., But my current love is applique. Thank you for the inspiration. "Sew" happy I found your page.

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  12. Donna WOctober 16, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    I am still up in the air on what i want to do. But, since I have been practicing my FMQ, I should use the negative space for quilting.

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  13. Kathy HOctober 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I am thinking the appliqué. I also love embroidery but quilting negative space is my worst skill so I will skip that.

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  14. KarenOctober 16, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Great to meet you!

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  15. GillOctober 16, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Not sure!!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 16, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    HELLO, love your Blog! I'll be doing some embroidery,Redwork on my quilted wall hanging for a Christmas gift!Thanks for the giveaway!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  17. LisaOctober 16, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Probably negative space!

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  18. Stitchin At HomeOctober 16, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Applique by machine.

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  19. HeatherOctober 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I think it will be machine appliqué for me!

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  20. BeachQuilterOctober 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I'm thinking applique but I might decide to do embroidery!

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  21. Karen in Breezy PointOctober 16, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I love adding applique to my quilts!

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  22. HeidiOctober 16, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    I think negative space would allow me some needed FMQ practice! MMM, I LOVE Figgy Pudding.
    I will be 49 in Feb.

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  23. emsgramOctober 16, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    i'm not sure what i like best. i'm a beginner with quilting, and not too swift with applique and embroidery. i think i enjoy embroidery more because i find it easier to transport and probably because i have a bit more confidence. sometimes i cant make the turns in needle turn applique as nice as they should be. but then there arent any police watching to see what i'm doin. i'm my own worst enemy. but thank you for the free giveaway.

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  24. Rina MasonOctober 16, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    I'm not sure,more than likely a mix of all of them.

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  25. Farm QuilterOctober 16, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Always leave room for some fun quilting! Love negative space!!!

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  26. AudreyOctober 16, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    I think I will be doing applique.

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  27. BuncobuddyOctober 16, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    I'm going to start my first modern quilt and try to leave negative space.

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  28. DebOctober 16, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I'd say I'd try and tackle the applique and embrodiery.

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  29. SusanSOctober 16, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Love your holiday fabrics. I think I have the same one or a similar one (the one that looks like candy to me)! I am not yet sure if I'll be doing embroidery or applique yet.

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  30. JoOctober 17, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    I might leave negative space for some quilting, but I might change my mind!

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  31. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    I will probably leave negative space for quilting as I'm not certain on how to embroider or applique. Though I should learn as both techniques have beautiful effects.

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  32. johnnypOctober 17, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I will probably do applique

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  33. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I would like to combine applique and hand embroidery. The pattern bundle is fantastic and I need it. Let the fun begin
    katztoo at exede dot net

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  34. quilty stitchesOctober 17, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I will probably try to somehow combine both embroidery and applique on mine!!

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  35. Joan H.October 17, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    I think Embroidery would be my choice

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  36. Carrie P.October 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I think I am going to use my focal fabric in the center instead of applique or embroidery.

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  37. Judy1522October 17, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I am still thinking about it but leaning more towards the applique.

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  38. MartinaOctober 18, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Probably will do both!

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  39. Denise :)October 18, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I'm leaning heavily towards embroidery ... maybe a little applique thrown in! I love your project organizer! I need a couple of those, especially for my wool projects! Your blog is darling and I'm very glad I stopped by ... I'll be adding it to my favorites! :)

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  40. OhioLoriOctober 18, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Kinda leaning to embroidery right now...am learning Applique...but am soooo slow! lol

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  41. LaurelOctober 18, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Applique would be my choice, although I could work on my embroidery!

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  42. SarahOctober 18, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I will be leaving space for quilting. sarah@forrussia.org

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  43. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainOctober 19, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I am still not sure what color way I will be going with. But think I might be swaying for a modern feel!

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  44. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I'll be using applique in some, space for quilting in others. Thanks for the fun BOM and giveaway!

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  45. MoeWestOctober 19, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    I'm leaning toward doing the applique.

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  46. legato1958October 19, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    I will probably do applique!
    Susie

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  47. AnonymousOctober 19, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I will do machine appliqué for my blocks! Looking forward to this!

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  48. BillieBee (billiemick)October 19, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Applique for sure and embroidery if my hands are in the mood....

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  49. Judy BOctober 19, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    I love embroidery, sew guess that is what I would do!

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  50. WendyOctober 20, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    I'm not sure, i like the idea of leaving negative space for quilting, but applique might win out!

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  51. sunrise4501October 20, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    I am going with applique, maye some embroidery thrown in,

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  52. Amanda BestOctober 20, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    I think I will have to wait and see. I have several applique and embroidery projects going on right now, so I think I might just go with the regular piecing.
    My email is bestbelle2010@aol.com
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. Melissa H.October 20, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    I am not sure. I think I will make the decision once the top is finished!

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  54. LoriOctober 20, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    I think a little applique, a little open space. Not much of an embroiderer. Cant wait.

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  55. StusaOctober 20, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    I'm in on this one

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  56. Sorcha girlOctober 20, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    I'm thinking all three--embroidery, applique and some negative space. The options could be all or some depending on the design. I'm glad to see your blog in the hop. Now a follower thru Bloglovin.
    Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  57. BertOctober 20, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    I'm in. Will be doing applique.

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  58. JennieOctober 20, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Im in. I will be piecing.

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  59. FinnieOctober 20, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I plan on using all three- embroidery, applique and some great use of negative space.
    I am a follower too!!
    FinnFinn1@yahoo.com

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  60. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I'm doing all of it! Can't wait!

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  61. Colleen MOctober 20, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I'm not sure, I think I will be using masculine fabric for my son, so I think I will have to play it by ear.

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  62. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    I will do applique and leave some negative space open for quilting

    Lee S.

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  63. quilter000October 20, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    I love all of it and am noit as good on some of the aspects but amd going to do my best love to win and more ready to start.

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  64. BettyKOctober 20, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I am not sure what I will do. But it seems I surely will have fun!!!

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  65. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Already picked my fabrics and can't wait to start!

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  66. ColleenOctober 20, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I think I'll need to do applique!

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  67. csOctober 20, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Probably applique but not sure yet.

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  68. KathleenDOctober 20, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I'm feeling more comfortable with piecing and even managed the curves of an apple core quilt. Actual quilting is proving my hang-up at this point. However, I'm game to try applique on one block - just not ready to applique a whole quilt! I like your idea of making a table runner with this BOM.
    Thanks!

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  69. DeniseOctober 20, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    I'd like to try embroidery but really can't wait to see what everyone else is doing

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  70. DebbyOctober 20, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    You are brave to be doing 2 different ones. Looks like fun and like your colors.

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  71. Teresa HigginsOctober 20, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I'm new to your blog, can't wait to check it out and start this BOM!

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  72. Marti MorganOctober 20, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Wow - I didn't realize there were options, love to embroider.

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  73. LlineOctober 20, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    I plan on doing a little of each style and mixing it up a bit.

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  74. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    looks like fun

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  75. JeanneOctober 20, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I think I am doing embroidery, I do it lots.

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  76. lindawwwwOctober 20, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    I'll be doing applique and embroidery and I can't wait to start.

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  77. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I need hand stitchery to do while riding with my hubby, not that he isn't boring but I find this so relaxing. Is there a picture of what we're going to do so I know how to pic out colors so please, someone email me back (gramachris@charter.net)?

    Chris from Wisconsin - USA

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  78. MLOctober 20, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I think I'll do applique on the block of the month. Should be pretty.

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  79. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Probably a combination of applique and negative space quilting. Thanks for the giveaway!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  80. quiltsbycherylOctober 20, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    I love applique and embroidery...and am looking forward to this BOM!

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  81. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Either applique or negative space.

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  82. LynOctober 20, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    I am not positive yet. I think some applique. Thanks so much

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  83. katiesmimiOctober 20, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I am thinking that I would like to do a combination of embroidery and applique. This looks like a fun project and I will enjoy making it with my granddaughter.

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  84. Barb JohnsonOctober 20, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I'm not sure if I'll do embroidery or applique... I haven't done any embroidery since I embroidered flowers and mushrooms and peace signs all over my jeans back in the 60's... oops, dating myself ;->

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  85. JaniceOctober 20, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Looking forward to the Block of the Month.

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  86. SuzeOctober 20, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I'm thinking that I will do machine applique.

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  87. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Initially, I plan on TRYING the embroidery and applique but if I think I might just stick with the blank center fabric

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  88. KateOctober 20, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    I am not a huge fan of applique, but I do force myself to do it from time to time. :) Really excited for this BOM

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  89. C and G MomOctober 20, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Machine applique for me... can't wait to start

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  90. teachpanyOctober 20, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I want to do some of each, embroidery and applique. Looking forward to it!

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  91. teachpanyOctober 20, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I follow via bloglovin.

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  92. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    I will probably do some appliqué.

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  93. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    I like embroidery and hand quilting in negative space.
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  94. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    I think I'm going to Embroidery something in the 1st block.:)

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  95. TracyOctober 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    I think I'm going to try embroidery bc it looks fun but I need to practice some of the videos I've been watching first!

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  96. Angelia LanouetteOctober 21, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    I'm not really sure yet...leaning towards applique. Thank you!!

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  97. KarenOctober 21, 2014 at 1:03 AM

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  98. KarenOctober 21, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    I am so glad to have found your blog! I jumped over here from Jacquelynne's blog! I am leaning towards embroidery.

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  99. betz2uOctober 21, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    Will prolly either fussy cut or leave blank for quilting.

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  100. CindyOctober 21, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    I can't decide, but I'm leaning towards embroidery. I haven't done that on a quilt yet. cdahlgren at live dot com

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  101. LynOctober 21, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I thinks some applique and embroidery as I enjoy doing both

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  102. AnonymousOctober 21, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I may do some machine embroidery. Maybe some free motion quilting.

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  103. BeckiOctober 21, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I'm thinking applique

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  104. Robin TOctober 21, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I love Jacquelynne''s BOM. I'm going to do appliqué with the pieced blocks.

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  105. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Looking forward to it!!Hi to a fellow Canuck!!

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  106. stichyladyOctober 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Have been embroidering for a long time so yes. Like to applique and then apply colorful stitches around the edges to enhance the overall look and feel.

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  107. Bonnie58October 21, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    I plan on machine embroidery. Thanks for sharing

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  108. GammaLouOctober 21, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I think I will piece the blocks, but am still open to applique and embroidery too....will have to wait and see.

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  109. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Sweet quilts.

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  110. LucyOctober 21, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Love this quilt! Can;t wait to start.

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  111. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    I am not sure which I will do!

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  112. Dawn FrischOctober 21, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    I'm still thinking about it...
    Happy sewing
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  113. ValOctober 21, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    I'd thought to do applique but now I'd love the blank space for quilting possibilities.

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  114. JoannaOctober 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    50 is a wonderful age and I hope you enjoy your year at it. I look forward to Jacquelynne's qal; I love her sense of design.

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  115. DianaOctober 21, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    I think I will include a combination of all of the ideas. Have to wait and see how this goes.

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  116. DorothyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    I'm not brave enough to do applique, so am thinking of either carefully cutting material to make it look like it's appliqued, or just sticking with the piecing.

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  117. WendyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    I just turned 50 too in April!! I'm not that great a quitting but getting better. Made the grand babies Xmas quilts this year. I will check out your site!! Thanks

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  118. BethOctober 22, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    I beat you to the 5-0 milestone and it wasn't as painful as I had anticipated.

    I have been missing having a stitchery project going, since I've been a quilter, so I think I'll stitch the blocks to combine both my loves.

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  119. KatiejaneOctober 22, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Those organizers with the handles are awesome. I love keeping all my works in progress in them.

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  120. SherryOctober 22, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I think I will be doing embroidery. I love applique but embroidery goes faster for me. I am looking forward to this project.

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