Finally started sewing again
 

Don't know what the problem was, but for about a year I just gave up quilting and machine embroidery. Finally got started again when a friend said she was having a baby and I "wanted" to make him a quilt.
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Found the pattern at Annie's. It's called Emma's Star II. It went together really well and I liked the end result, so when my sister called and said she was going to be a Great Grandma again I decided to make another, for a little girl baby.
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Then I have a future wonderful daughter-in-law who was looking for a lap quilt so I decided to do the Take 5 pattern for her, with batiks. Oh how I love those batiks.
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This is a real easy simple pattern but I like the way it works up.
Looks like I should have ironed before I took pictures. The quilts had been washed and then folded and put in boxes to ship before I realized I hadn't taken pictures.

Then my machine embroidery class decided they wanted to do one of Anita Gooddesigns machine embroidery/applique tile patterns. Had to work up a sample, and enjoyed it very much. This one is called Santa's Visit.
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Love how it turned out, too.
Needless to say my sewing/machine embroidery mojo (or whatever you call it) is back and I am forever grateful. Sure hope I don't lose it again because I so enjoy doing this sort of stuff.

All are beautiful! Those baby quilts are perfect for a little one. So glad you're back to sewing.

Well you sure did jump back in with a bang!

Lovely work!

Beautiful work! I especially love the red and teal!

I love those cute little quilts at the top. Great baby gifts.

Back in the saddle again, great work!

Your work is wonderful so glad you are back!!

So glad you are back to sewing again. All the quilts are very nice, and I like the Santa very much. I am getting my mojo back a little at a time as I face some health concerns.

Nice! Sometimes a break from something is a good thing. The you come back to it with fresh eyes and new inspiration. Beautiful work!

Welcome back! You made beautiful quilts upon your return!