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Abstract!

I fell in love with the abstract portrait paintings of women done by Mari Ratanen during this show at the Kemper.  I loved the color and the shape and the concept. When I needed to pick a project for my final of color theory class, I knew what I wanted to do – an abstract portraitContinue reading “Abstract!”

Posted byghrnFebruary 27, 2016February 27, 2016Posted incross stitch, Not Quilting, Ta Da DoneLeave a comment on Abstract!

Scrappy!

I am planning on completing 12 quilts to donate to Project Linus this year.  It gives me the chance to play with patterns and fabrics I might not otherwise.  And it feels great to send a quilt out in the world, hopefully to be loved and provide comfort. I used up a lot of stashContinue reading “Scrappy!”

Posted byghrnFebruary 23, 2016February 22, 2016Posted inTa Da DoneLeave a comment on Scrappy!

Done!!

I can’t believe this quilt is finished.  11 months and done.  I used the Sunny Skies quilt pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Company.  The intended recipient was my stepson.  I have wanted to make him a quilt for a loooong time.  When I handed it to him, I said “Merry Christmas 2014”.  🙂 I loveContinue reading “Done!!”

Posted byghrnFebruary 22, 2016February 22, 2016Posted inTa Da Done2 Comments on Done!!

Readjusting Expectations

I have been travelling for work most of this week.  And it has been awesome.  But I miss my family and my sewing a lot.  In my last post I talked a pretty big game about getting lots of WIPs done.  I was going to conquer all and conquer it immediately.  Yes, not so much.Continue reading “Readjusting Expectations”

Posted byghrnFebruary 5, 2016February 4, 2016Posted inColor Crush, In ProgressLeave a comment on Readjusting Expectations
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