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    Old 04-05-2014, 07:37 AM
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    Default 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.
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    Old 04-05-2014, 07:43 AM
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    All are beautiful! Those baby quilts are perfect for a little one. So glad you're back to sewing.
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    Old 04-05-2014, 07:43 AM
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    Well you sure did jump back in with a bang!

    Lovely work!
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    Old 04-05-2014, 07:45 AM
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    Beautiful work! I especially love the red and teal!
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    Old 04-05-2014, 07:57 AM
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    I love those cute little quilts at the top. Great baby gifts.
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    Old 04-05-2014, 08:00 AM
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    Back in the saddle again, great work!
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    Old 04-05-2014, 09:20 AM
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    Your work is wonderful so glad you are back!!
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    Old 04-05-2014, 11:26 AM
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    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.
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    Old 04-05-2014, 12:12 PM
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    Nice! Sometimes a break from something is a good thing. The you come back to it with fresh eyes and new inspiration. Beautiful work!
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    Old 04-05-2014, 12:13 PM
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    Welcome back! You made beautiful quilts upon your return!
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