tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65323760745259572002024-03-12T22:54:12.486-07:00sew katie jeanPrevious fabric shop owner, Sew Katie Jean. Now I'm living my life quilting and teaching in California.katie jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575020391614298048noreply@blogger.comBlogger618125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6532376074525957200.post-63273846259399309932019-02-26T17:02:00.000-08:002019-02-26T17:02:48.966-08:00It's no secret<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">These three great girls, Audrey, Katie, and Sue</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I will start a quilt like this one. And I always promise myself that I won't touch anything else until it's done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Then I visit a quilt shop one day with a friend (say Hi! to Sue).</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">And pick up a cute stack of fat quarters.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">You do this too?!? Well, I knew I wasn't the only one!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I was born in England. So I had to grab this stack when I saw it! I especially love the <a href="http://camelotfabrics.com/map-in-lavender.html"><span style="color: orange;">map fabric</span></a>,</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">In order for me to do it quickly and get the most satisfaction of seeing all of these cute fabrics, I reached for a <a href="https://villarosadesigns.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Villa Rosa Designs</span></a> pattern, Livin' Easy, that saved the day. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I have a little fun doing the backing too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I bought the panel that goes with this fabric line, and it's going on the back with some of the extra scraps.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I am hustling everyday getting the 48 blocks of this quilt done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Because I really want to teach it. At first it can seem a little (a lot) intimidating. 48 is a lot of blocks. But then you look at Lori Holt's cute quilt and her great book with all of the great layouts and quilting options. And it makes me think that not only <i>can</i> I do it, but I <i>want</i> to do it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">And sure enough, one by one, they are getting done!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">And not only am I getting them done, I'm really enjoying it! I can tell my block size is more accurate.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I'm also enjoying using my stash. This book really allows you to be so scrappy! Plus I'm gaining confidence in my fabric choices and abilities as I go along.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">So here is a <a href="http://www.animblethimble.com/ten-minute-table-runner-pattern-and-pics.htm">link</a>. It's also called the 10 Minute Table Runner, and it really is! It takes just a 1/4 yard cut of fabric for the center and 1/2 yard of fabric for the sides and backing fabric (which is just one piece).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Also, you can see from this picture that it can be laid out in two different ways. Like we all need some variety! If I see fabric while I'm out shopping that I love and I don't know what to make with it, this is usually my go to. That or a <a href="http://vintagekatiejean.blogspot.com/2013/04/100-pillowcases.html">pillowcase</a>. They both make great gifts!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">And if you know me, I love <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sewkatiejean/pins/">Pinterest</a>. I have a gazillion boards on there. Well, now I have a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sewkatiejean/tennis/">tennis board</a> too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I love the wooden rackets. I'm thinking of going to the thrift store and finding some to add to the wall in the kids bathroom. It's kind of plain in there and could use something fun.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Did you know that there is even crafts for you to make with your tennis racquets? So fun, I don't think anyone knew to do this. It's even Christmas themed!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">This is the littlest pincushion ever. And I want one all to myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">It's called a <a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2016/02/tutorial-stickable-bottle-cap-pincushion.html">Stickable Bottle Cap Pincushion</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Aren't they just super cute! I just couldn't resist sharing it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">It's a little pin cushion made with a recycled plastic bottle cap! Aren't you surprised? I was. Plus, here's a little known fact about me....I do love to recycle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This came to you from <a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/">Tea Rose Home</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">She has a beautiful blog that you could just get lost in for days looking at all of her romantic creations.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Luckily, my husbands wonderful job, let him work remote. So he has made an office out of what was my sewing room and used to be our living room.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Our kids are incredibly happy to be back at our home, which we rented out and were able to move right back into. I loved being in Georgia, made some great friends, but nothing is better than being home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Now it's my goal to start blogging again! Beginning with Tutorial Tuesday. Fun tutorials from some of my favorite </span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">blogs. I hope you enjoy learning something new with me each week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Driving through Atlanta is no joke. I had heard that the driving here is bad. But so what? I thought. I have driven in other big cities: San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. How bad can it be in Atlanta? Now I know why my car insurance costs more here. It's crazy. The people are nice here, but put them behind the wheel, it's another story. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Before we moved here, I googled quilt shops near me. And then I signed up for their newsletters. When I got the email from Red Hen for their Aeroplane Bag class, I had the day off from work, so I signed up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have always wanted to make a bag like this. Especially since I am packing challenged. I always take more than what I need on a trip. And I knew that I wouldn't make this bag on my own. Especially when zippers were involved! So I was happy to sign up, make the drive, and visit this cute quilt shop!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I'm going to Virginia in October. So, I'll share another picture with you then of how this bag worked for me as a carry on.</span><br />
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<br />katie jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575020391614298048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6532376074525957200.post-483320999038263652016-05-19T11:56:00.003-07:002016-05-19T11:56:51.951-07:00<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">It's only four weeks away until our big move to Georgia.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Having lived in California all my life, this is a huge move for us.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I guess it would be for anyone.
But my family, on my mother's side, has been here since 1850. They came in covered wagons from Missouri. Took them 9 months to come. They are the real deal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I am finding myself looking for ways to bring my "Californianess" to Georgia without being too obvious.
I have found these neat bricks from our local pottery, Gladding McBean.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Can you read the "Lincoln" stamped on them? These are from one of the large kilns used at the pottery, a distinctive yellow clay.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I found them at a local 100 acre ranch in rural Lincoln.
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The problem is I only have five of these bricks. Do you think my husband would kill me if I got some more?</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have decided to use a print for both my background and letter. Unlike my first letter A, that has a creamy white background. I think I might re do that one....</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">So in using two prints for each block, I have decided to have 1 1/2" borders all around each block. That way each letter will look centered. And I won't have a huge border going through the middle of each row of letters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Even with the pattern being online still, I am so thankful to have so much quilt (layout) inspiration out there.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Did I tell you, I started another <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sewkatiejean/spell-it/">Pinterest board</a> for this quilt. That makes 133 boards, who needs that many?! Anyway.... you will find the links to the letters will be there too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Here you can see how I added the 1 1/2" border to both sides. Now I just need to cut down the top and bottom borders. These shown here are 2 1/2".</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This is the block from the <a href="http://cottonway.blogspot.com/2014/02/c-for-cotton-way.html">Cotton Way blog</a>, where you will find your letter C pattern. I love how she added a little Sawtooth Star! I must try that in one of my blocks :) This one is made as a mini quilt. So cute for your sewing room!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Having such a large stash of Bonnie and Camille fabrics it's hard going through and picking which combinations I like best for each letter. I am looking for contrast obviously. And pattern size. A large floral might be cut up a lot like in my first letter A. So for the B both prints are of similar size, but there is contrast.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I love how there is a navy in this collection. I would also like to add more orange to my stash as well. The sashing on this block is also the green background fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And here is your link for the letter <a href="http://bunnyhillblog.com/2014/02/17/moda-blog-hop/">B, from Bunny Hill Designs</a>. Have fun sewing!</span></div>
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<br />katie jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575020391614298048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6532376074525957200.post-9918417521430427362015-11-13T12:25:00.001-08:002015-11-13T12:25:45.645-08:00<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Since our family plans for moving to Georgia have been changed to summertime, I got out some of my fabric. I am starting my Spell it With Fabric quilt again! </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">If you remember, Moda first did this quilt as a blog hop. Later they came out with a printed pattern that you can still purchase for about $10. Or you can still find each letter online. You just have to search a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Here is my letter A. I've already shared the link with you on my blog, so I won't do it again here. </span><span style="color: red;">You can also look on my Tutorials page for the links.</span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"> I am using only fabrics from Bonnie and Camille. I love their fabric so much and I cannot resist buying some whenever I see it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Here is my most recent purchase from Beverly's Fabrics in Rocklin. Usually for a scrappy quilt project like this, I really only need fat quarters or 1/4 yard cuts. These are all from Bonnie and Camille, Hello Darling. And you will see how easily each of their collections really work so well together!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">If you search using Google Images, there are a ton of other cute collections out there! Here is Fig Tree Quilts. So soft and warm, really a dreamy collection of colors.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">But this is the look that I am really going for. I even see some of my other favorite fabrics in this one. A little bit of Lakehouse Fabrics makes me so happy to see! Some might even sneak its way onto my quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">So I encourage you to look around and get some inspiration. Especially if you have been waiting to make this quilt like I have. Let's get it done!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And of course I have a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sewkatiejean/table-cloth/">Pinterest page full of vintage tablecloth fun</a>! Have fun looking, I hope it inspires you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I really didn't know how much I have used vintage tablecloths until I started looking through my old pictures. I love them all!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I especially love this little model :) She was sometimes very reluctant too! But so cute, even if you can't see her face. I love seeing her little hands.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I made these very scrappy hot pads for my mom. A Christmas present most likely. And look at that cute vintage ric rac!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And another apron! I love this one! My sister Judith made a similar apron for my daughter, and I just used that one as my pattern. This one closes with a velcro tab and I added a cute button to cover the stitching.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Here is my tiny model again! I can't believe I had fabric left over from the half apron to make a little dress too. I love the soft pink and faded flowers on this one.</span></div>
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katie jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575020391614298048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6532376074525957200.post-40985766941036725812015-11-05T10:59:00.002-08:002015-11-05T10:59:29.914-08:00vintage tablecloths<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I don't know if you heard.... but my husband got a new job, in Atlanta Georgia! We are very excited about it, and will be moving sometime in the summertime.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Right now I am going through a lot of my fabric collection. Mostly vintage fabrics. And specifically a lot of vintage tablecloths. I love buying them and have a ton! I have used many of them on my kitchen table. And many I have bought to use as cutters. Those that have stains and holes. I could never imagine cutting up a perfect one!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">If you do a google search you will find a ton of inspiration for those not so perfect pieces. I have always wanted to use one of mine as a quilt back. Or a quilt front and back!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And isn't this Christmas one just perfect! There is a large red border added to make it just the right size. I just love the contrast of the white thread too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Next, I'll share with you a little more of what I've made with my vintage tablecloths.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">With school starting soon for some of us, wouldn't it be fun to make a skirt for your girl? Or with your girl? I loved it when my daughter was younger and we would pick out fabric together. It made sewing with her or for her so very fun!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This is the simple skirt pattern that I would often use in my shop. It is from the <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/04/a-simple-skirt-a-simple-tutorial.html">Made</a> blog. There are a lot of great skirt tutorials out there, but this one I really like because it is a great first skirt pattern. Your girl will make this in just day. And you both will love sewing it up that you will want to make one for all of her girlfriends too. Wouldn't that be a fun gift!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And here is my girl in the skirt she made. This is from the summer of 2014. I loved this fabric too, so very much! I remember how proud she was, finishing it herself. It always amazes me how empowering sewing can be :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Since I am not teaching this summer, I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite tutorials. These are great for sewing with kids or for those who want to learn how to sew.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">One of my favorite things to teach to the beginner sewist is a pillowcase. We have been sewing these for the past four years at Sew Katie Jean. Donating all of them to the national organization called <a href="http://navyformoms.com/group/heads">Heads at Ease</a>. We have probably made 1,000 pillowcases for our active duty military!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I will share with you a video tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company. This is a great one:</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">And here is another one, the <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/magic-pillowcase-tutorial.html">Magic Pillowcase</a>. She even shows you how to make French Seams. They are easy to do. It just requires a bit of extra sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I cut my fabric a little differently here too. 3/4 yard for the pillowcase body. 1/3 yard for the cuff. I like a bit of a wider cuff. It looks good, and it makes turning the pillowcase a little easier. And when you pick out your fabric, I don't like to use flannel on both the body and cuff of the pillowcase. It makes it really hard to turn the fabric right side out.</span><br />
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<br />katie jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575020391614298048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6532376074525957200.post-77151832549399462015-05-13T11:43:00.000-07:002015-05-13T11:47:36.261-07:00spell it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">And everyone wanted to sew this quilt too!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">But no one was really interested in looking up all of the letters. So I did it. No big deal, I thought. But it did end up taking me about 2 hours to hunt each one down and print them out! </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">After much thought about what fabrics I wanted to use. I decided to use my Bonnie & Camille stash. I love this fabric line because the new fabrics and their older prints always go together so well! I still want it to look scrappy. So I will be using different background fabrics, not always white. And different sashing fabrics too. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Folding my squares in half and hitting them with an iron is a little tip that I saw on Missouri Star Quilt one day. I do love my Frixon pen, but this was quick when I was getting the rest of my fabrics together.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">And here are two different choices for my sashing. Still trying to decide what to use.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Here is the A from <a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2014/02/spell-it-with-fabric-blog-hop.html">Comfort Stitching</a>. Aneela Hoey has the cutest of fabrics! You will also find the PDF for this letter on her page <a href="http://www.modafabrics.com/a_spellitwithfabric.pdf">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">My dad used to tell us the story how he met Colonel Sanders. He sat next to him at a movie, and they got to talking. He told my dad that he had a great chicken recipe and wanted to open restaurants. I always imagined him wearing this white suit when they met!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">My husband, Jeff, is always training for a bike ride. This summer he had plans for a cross country ride to support <a href="https://www.biketripamerica.com/home.html">Operation Comfort Warrior</a>. Yes... had.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Some of you know that my husband had a big bike accident. He is always training for a ride. And on this day he was doing a 20 mile bike ride. I will spare you the gory pictures, but he needed 53 stitches to his face, and has a fractured nose.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">This is himself and his new bike helmet, sent from my sister Judith. His face is healing up nicely (he had a great plastic surgeon do the stitches). But the rest of him is taking its time. Still moving slowly and has some balance problems too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">So, yes... I am feeling very thankful that I am home now to take care of him. The timing is amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Two of my beauties came with me to the shop. Seeing it for the last time. It looked very much like it did when I first moved in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">And so many of what little was left. Filled up three cars. Lots was donated, shipped off, and some will be listed on my <a href="http://www.vintagekatiejean.etsy.com/">etsy</a> site.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Birdie came in to pick up our last donation of 34 </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adopt-A-Pillowcase-for-a-Soldier/158385837545493?fref=ts"><span style="color: magenta;">Pillowcases for Soldiers</span></a><span style="color: purple;">. Thank you ladies for your hard work on these!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Some sweet ladies had a cupcake, lemonade, and a nice chat! I love that about my customers. Such a great friendly group of ladies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">And the shop sold out of pretty much everything! Thank you so much for coming in and shopping. Whatever I have left will be listed soon on my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagekatiejean"><span style="color: magenta;">etsy site</span></a><span style="color: purple;">. Plus some other handmade and vintage items.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">50% Off Fabrics</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">50% Off Books</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">50% Off Accuquilt Dies</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">50% Off Fat Quarters</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I have loved seeing so many wonderful friends these last few weeks. Thank you for all of your love and support!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The shelves are getting cleared out!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">But there are a few great bolts left.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">And we are also selling a few of the shop samples!</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Thanks everyone who has come in and given me all of your</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">great wishes and hugs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I am so lucky to have known so many wonderful ladies.</span></div>
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