tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465715066927834402024-02-07T04:13:23.865-08:00Handmade 3Dbecause a plush doesn't have to be a teddy bear.Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-80890901795731720582012-02-01T17:25:00.000-08:002012-02-01T17:26:41.518-08:00I've moved!If you found me here I just want you to know, I have moved!<div><br /></div><div><a href="www.Handmade3D.me">www.Handmade3D.me</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Come check it out, I'm all fancy now!</div>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-28887045445618528912011-12-16T18:31:00.001-08:002011-12-16T18:51:34.591-08:00Flower Growth Chart<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 121px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s320/completeChart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686920468062409874" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}">I know I have been absent a lot this past year and I do apologize. But can you believe my little Zoe turned 1 year old today! This has been one of the best years of my life. And to end it off, I wanted to create a growth chart for my little flower. I have seen cute ones at stores and online, but they are either too expensive or I think "I could do that!" Well, now you can too. :) I made this over a couple of days, but if I had uninterrupted time I could have probably done the entire thing in one afternoon. But other moms out there know that uninterrupted time is</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}">not a luxury!</a></div><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy3NWLJ4mLTLkS4UvINk8T4KfXel4etiW7KoSqxmpjRRNq2WtTlAoLj_kqWNO3K23-ZLoX-6tXI2ZS8-Um9NQwRLEwOaAUIONgbyvYhhH4kKYpnvYDULnRvyJiHvENsN8wAtDYnXAhCQ/s320/DSC_0985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686920302789498882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u style="text-align: left; ">What you’ll need:</u></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqdE8RAI0wZoPgIFPbIkJzm5_7j9crwDqgArdQ8iKLb-TgknreyC3uOwhv2nU_pEmjNKvYDCKeC_R7-4MySgYxPzC9gYirr0yaBTtCJldfPLS8XJkxmDQ64IJlV6CL6zdGGxxlYevFn4/s1600/completeChart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">½ yd of green felt by the yard 60”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Fat quarter for center of flower<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Scraps of fabric for petals (about 3 fat quarters)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Polyfill Fiberfill <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Water Soluble pencil<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Sewing Machine<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Rotary Cutter and Rulers<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thread</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Scissors<o:p></o:p></p> <span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Pins</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">** I use an embroidery machine to create the leaves but you would use any type of machine or applique or write the markings by hand.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">Creating the stem of the flower:</div></div></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span>Cut a strip of 6” x 60” of the green felt.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: 0px; ">Using your water soluble pencil and ruler, draw 1 inch markings along the right side of the vertical length of the stem.</span></p><div><div>3.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Mark every 6” with a pin.’</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div><div style="text-align: left; ">4.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Using a dark green thread, stitch a line at every marking</div></div></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">a.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->For the inch markings, stitch a 1” inch line<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->For the ½ foot markings, stitch a 1 1/2” inch line</p><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div><div style="text-align: left; "></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "></div></div> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->For the foot markings, stitch a 3” inch line</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in">Special Note: With the measurements given you should be able to create a growth chart starting at 6” at the base going to just over 6’ tall. I am only 5’4” so I imagine my daughter will be around that height. If you have a taller family, you may want to mark the bottom as 1 foot or even 1 ½ feet tall. You will need at least five inches at the top of the stem to attach and overlap the flower.</p><div><div>5.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Mark the 1 foot increments with numbers. You can use your embroidery machine or applique.</div></div><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><span><div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhm452urfzQ8dzUxGr8cbutyAz3x0BVQQIC1S_pcGO8AmkukMDI-8yZ215QJ0bMEc_BuLu8haJN4cR3aiqmOLSRzRhnxVr_MRZ6G47N2kh48P3I1bT497II_R28vpe-86-PEJvcHOz48/s1600/petals.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_MkCyn55fEgmWLWTHLuSlYgjqHkqTfr-XrxLQKqRBAwahZ17Toq99EWPeALgwGWAt1GLRMqiAX9hYKS3CQdcCrtkF2u-ZcqqFbVqi140zuxg-2VEFKp9gl4_fDXOHNV8tf96Mspzc8Y/s200/stem.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686922482273074450" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="line-height: normal; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; ">Creating the leaves:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->I created 12 leaves in hope that she will still let me mark her growth at 12 but who knows! I would rather have too many leaves than not enough. I also changed the directions for every other leaf to be on the opposite side of the stem. </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span> </span>Machine Embroidery:</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -0.25in; "><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Load the vip embroidery file into your embroidery software. Add the years with your text functions. Depending on your hoop size you may be able to create more than one leaf at a time. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->After stitching out the designs, cut out the leaves.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->By Hand:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in; ">a.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Use the attached template to trace the leaves on to your excess felt.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->After cutting out a bunch of leaves use whichever method you like the write the ages on the leaves <o:p></o:p></p><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyfGQNVavRnvylxlTPyBSRu10XQ5IATi4uWB4Ojn4CLY3nfweZYzdqg-WNWQeIeO9GTl-Z3_vwBlAngwcRvaloR2GHlZNQJLFFPU9Phc_v5sfAjT6JwiKVHOanajPuJTLbMO93Logdo8/s200/leaves.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686922460110742402" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px; " /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div><div>Creating the Flower</div><div>1.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Create the 12 petals out of scrap fabrics.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; "> </span></div><div>2.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">From your extra felt, cut a 6” circle and a 4” square.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">This will be the back of the flower and a pocket.</span></div><div>3.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Stitch the 4” square on top of the circle.</div><div>4.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Cut a 5” x 2” strip of fabric.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">This will be the hanging loop.</span></div><div>5.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise, twice. Stitch along the edge to create the loop.</div><div>6.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Stitch the loop to the top of the pocket circle.</span></div><div>7.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Cut a 12” circle out of your yellow fat quarter.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">This will be the center of the flower.</span></div><div>8.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Stitch a long loose stitch around the edge of the circle.</span></div><div>9.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span>Using the thread, hold one end and gather the circle so the edge folds over itself about 2”.</div><div>10.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Lay out your 12 petals along the raw edge of the inner circle.</span></div><div>11.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Whip stitch the petals to the circle to keep them in tack.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; "><o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhm452urfzQ8dzUxGr8cbutyAz3x0BVQQIC1S_pcGO8AmkukMDI-8yZ215QJ0bMEc_BuLu8haJN4cR3aiqmOLSRzRhnxVr_MRZ6G47N2kh48P3I1bT497II_R28vpe-86-PEJvcHOz48/s1600/petals.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhm452urfzQ8dzUxGr8cbutyAz3x0BVQQIC1S_pcGO8AmkukMDI-8yZ215QJ0bMEc_BuLu8haJN4cR3aiqmOLSRzRhnxVr_MRZ6G47N2kh48P3I1bT497II_R28vpe-86-PEJvcHOz48/s200/petals.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686922456518532018" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px; " /></a>1.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Using your sewing machine, use a zig zag stich to secure the petals to the center.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; ">2.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Place fiberfill in the center of the flower.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; ">3.<span style="text-indent: -24px; font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Cover the hole with the stem and the felt pocket.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-indent: -24px; ">Hand stitch the three layers together.</span></div><div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; "><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; "></p><div style="text-indent: 0px; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxB4Wivz6RKAHIXdGwqYTeZhffrnmMCPGhWC80K8iSMNVt2FGLuk3SIvo871FKy9Mh1KjpcfQWQj8cZ3NsUXxORxir289VrpzKUkEVYkrKfg1fURdeCvzMICQbzLpHbtKJ6ECdo2DAAo/s200/layout.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686922467811124034" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px; " /></div><div style="text-indent: 0px; "><p class="MsoNormal">You are done! Measure carefully on your wall to hang. Measure your little flower and place the leaves at her mark! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I apologize for the odd spacing of this post. If you would like a pdf version of this tutorial, as well as the VIP embroidery files for the leaves, please email me at 'ellen@3doodle.com'</p></div><div style="text-indent: 0px; "></div><p></p></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in; "><br /></p></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "></div></span></div></div>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-64650510036260269472011-04-11T18:17:00.001-07:002011-04-11T18:25:23.943-07:00The Easter Bunny is coming, let's eat candy corn!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Anp8UvEOXe10ArQ958S0lNK2bll9f7zGvWzP8KBGTAz4QhhI4xikA4fAGXe3H7oG2od-yGD7GjLxYmqIc-9AARbKQ113lgFquGIBFZdxYcPdi0YN8mN3AQ83Dof01sgFLSau7_1-eqw/s1600/Easter+Bunny+2011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Anp8UvEOXe10ArQ958S0lNK2bll9f7zGvWzP8KBGTAz4QhhI4xikA4fAGXe3H7oG2od-yGD7GjLxYmqIc-9AARbKQ113lgFquGIBFZdxYcPdi0YN8mN3AQ83Dof01sgFLSau7_1-eqw/s320/Easter+Bunny+2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594500318015340866" border="0" /></a>It's almost Easter so we decided to take Zoe to see the Easter Bunny. She will be four months old next week, I can't believe how fast time has gone by! She is our big little girl and is absolutely wonderful. She was so happy with the Easter Bunny, I am so happy with her picture! My maternity leave is over but I had such a wonderful time off with her. Only the past month or so was I able to get any actual sewing done. It took us a while to develop a routine. But I loved every minute of it. I made some soft books for her and joined the <a href="http://stuffedteam.blogspot.com/">Stuffed Team</a>. Below is my contribution to our calendar which will be coming out later this year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQGyCpYf6p03wFLmAiKLc9b6sRJCpTUbJbMOGv7yPTDS87vUDNEHiVtVxNye5-_sxIuwFArEC0uApU1hJHEeZNLN7rYYyUp0HSD8QhCEoWYVAG7GXD79Yd99-QYDhyphenhyphena6KMNPgALjvYR0/s1600/October_H3D_Ault_2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQGyCpYf6p03wFLmAiKLc9b6sRJCpTUbJbMOGv7yPTDS87vUDNEHiVtVxNye5-_sxIuwFArEC0uApU1hJHEeZNLN7rYYyUp0HSD8QhCEoWYVAG7GXD79Yd99-QYDhyphenhyphena6KMNPgALjvYR0/s320/October_H3D_Ault_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594500316150068546" border="0" /></a>I am currently in the Stuffed Bunny show in St. Pete at the <a href="http://eve-n-odd.blogspot.com/">Eve N Odd gallery</a>. I also have work hanging for the "Hip to Be Square" show at the Bricks in Ybor. Local peeps check it out! During my maternity leave I started experimenting with my 3D modeling, printing on fabric, and quilting. I think it turned out great, we'll see if it sells!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y5yuLdAxb1lTpu5zx6u5auYWH6M-7Vvlxi-uZVsQEau6qNWGg1zVEmUfnr2D6fdI-piMsWAmjGnfyG0d5KJl_AsG1iYi17msA3QpcFNXaxuRbUo-6sN7hjp2GhxhjHqJU9DTHalN_GY/s1600/TogetherAgain.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y5yuLdAxb1lTpu5zx6u5auYWH6M-7Vvlxi-uZVsQEau6qNWGg1zVEmUfnr2D6fdI-piMsWAmjGnfyG0d5KJl_AsG1iYi17msA3QpcFNXaxuRbUo-6sN7hjp2GhxhjHqJU9DTHalN_GY/s320/TogetherAgain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594501620540337682" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-21518707577681651872011-01-11T10:48:00.000-08:002011-01-11T10:57:55.429-08:00Baby Zoe is here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGSU-MIS9eHzJU9DjjA1JJI11TnEQdrUHpt_tG0MviCfD3K-RKxWK-Uc78Y-AJ3bYJ4bRGsbPxR340bQPxU7YyIzINl2vTdX7dQKkh6fozIHWqm_5qzlD5aQ1Y2xLS97vNw1OPsTlnTU/s1600/DSC_0087.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGSU-MIS9eHzJU9DjjA1JJI11TnEQdrUHpt_tG0MviCfD3K-RKxWK-Uc78Y-AJ3bYJ4bRGsbPxR340bQPxU7YyIzINl2vTdX7dQKkh6fozIHWqm_5qzlD5aQ1Y2xLS97vNw1OPsTlnTU/s400/DSC_0087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561002778430227858" border="0" /></a>(Zoe at birth)<br />It has been a busy and exhausting few weeks, but I finally had a chance to post. Baby Zoe arrived December 16th, 2010 at 9:34 am. She weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and was 20 3/4" long. She is the most precious perfect princess and we couldn't be happier!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZPZDUceMFsWXc_tfWPg0r_h3my07KVlowhU6XbddM91ba71G9DvjIe01KHr4MbwxEiIuv0YSmAI4LVgp2rFdiNmrdKME1CUX_2T5tS8DR1-0_gmI3O4-z8vLaCCtX9Wdl3rLtJYOmr8/s1600/2+wks+old+-+Party+time.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZPZDUceMFsWXc_tfWPg0r_h3my07KVlowhU6XbddM91ba71G9DvjIe01KHr4MbwxEiIuv0YSmAI4LVgp2rFdiNmrdKME1CUX_2T5tS8DR1-0_gmI3O4-z8vLaCCtX9Wdl3rLtJYOmr8/s400/2+wks+old+-+Party+time.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561003792040881730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZPZDUceMFsWXc_tfWPg0r_h3my07KVlowhU6XbddM91ba71G9DvjIe01KHr4MbwxEiIuv0YSmAI4LVgp2rFdiNmrdKME1CUX_2T5tS8DR1-0_gmI3O4-z8vLaCCtX9Wdl3rLtJYOmr8/s1600/2+wks+old+-+Party+time.jpg">(2 weeks old)</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgXauO-IcBTZ0Q-q984HpQ0-sF6YT8sWEH8Zw4lTA3YAfaiPQAl4q-Vfv-UBLF0xUF20fVHDp5-EbdTq34gtMzjTiAhxUaomq3dz2ejVUnRYAWGXQm6_K5bFEUcs_uBZVa2SkFPlSxi8/s1600/DSC_0543.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgXauO-IcBTZ0Q-q984HpQ0-sF6YT8sWEH8Zw4lTA3YAfaiPQAl4q-Vfv-UBLF0xUF20fVHDp5-EbdTq34gtMzjTiAhxUaomq3dz2ejVUnRYAWGXQm6_K5bFEUcs_uBZVa2SkFPlSxi8/s400/DSC_0543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561003800006691906" border="0" />Our little Rocker chick.<br /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-11682649096025710592010-10-22T07:43:00.001-07:002010-10-22T07:59:17.258-07:00Quilts, Quilts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCzgVgRksEyY3mQM9nRzfq7jWCBoPvk9qjXFzYwcRumbSqAJO8D02cpLZ26i_995h5cke72LQcH80JKCYMRJo4SrhtQf904r6_sQnHEvAJrJmrqO-eCRd9B4YfKg4xOomLlspVgR5nc0/s1600/Honey+bun+Cabins.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCzgVgRksEyY3mQM9nRzfq7jWCBoPvk9qjXFzYwcRumbSqAJO8D02cpLZ26i_995h5cke72LQcH80JKCYMRJo4SrhtQf904r6_sQnHEvAJrJmrqO-eCRd9B4YfKg4xOomLlspVgR5nc0/s400/Honey+bun+Cabins.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530881555836652386" border="0" /></a>I completed the "Life is a Stitch" quilt a while ago and sent to my mom for long arm quilting. I love piecing quilt tops, but can't stand the actual quilting together part! The pattern is from Kimberley Enimo's <u>Jelly Roll Quilts and More</u> book. Fun pattern, pretty easy to do. It used Honey Buns to make the quilt. I changed it a little to use up some of my strips and put blocks in the corners instead of solid red. If you look closely the fabric has scissors, little irons, pin cushions, I thought the sign went perfect with it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3I_S-w9krm6uzog403WTXuOg5Xfi6v_9_Eg35fZGx3YKsE3aEzI55_N8OfeBYUm_7WTzjoDFDvjYPyec1GyXtrfnpF_glxviQ3yuyXVDMxAjfIWPGild-WtqVlSRTwkG_9H1ZQjhxjg/s1600/Zoe's+Quilt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3I_S-w9krm6uzog403WTXuOg5Xfi6v_9_Eg35fZGx3YKsE3aEzI55_N8OfeBYUm_7WTzjoDFDvjYPyec1GyXtrfnpF_glxviQ3yuyXVDMxAjfIWPGild-WtqVlSRTwkG_9H1ZQjhxjg/s400/Zoe's+Quilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530881395953572642" border="0" /></a>This will be Zoe's wall hanging quilt! It was a lot of fun to make, I really enjoy doing applique. I adapted the pattern Annie's Garden from <u>Material Obsessions</u>. I only did the top half of the quilt pattern and then with help from my mom scaled it down 50%. It being a baby quilt/wall hanging, it didn't need to be huge! I used the dark purple as the trim because the upper wall it will be hanging on is pink! It should look great above her crib. I loved the overall look of the original quilt and thought it would go well with the fairy garden theme we have for her nursery. When I originally bought the book I wasn't pregnant yet. But when I saw the pattern I knew it would be above my daughter's crib one day! In the pattern she uses more flowers and hearts. I took out the hearts and a few flowers from the original pattern to add the fairy and mushroom houses. Even better I have lots of left over fabric to make a plush lady bug, mushroom house, and flowers!<br /><br />I am 31 weeks and can't wait for December to get here! I'm starting on making Christmas presents this weekend for the homemade touch. That and when the time gets closer I will be so big I don't want to do Christmas mall shopping!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcK6fFt9T2lq-kem2Q_Nk90crpmjpgYRaOEINFdfAtmKFU63vdusADEogeez-6mJPaaXgzeufOUcdzo_lxqy6WQVWys2A-YWnUwbwN3fD3PRsEJG90Pm_UknQQTDktfMDnqzHKKcqmqGk/s1600/AHB-V_webbadge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcK6fFt9T2lq-kem2Q_Nk90crpmjpgYRaOEINFdfAtmKFU63vdusADEogeez-6mJPaaXgzeufOUcdzo_lxqy6WQVWys2A-YWnUwbwN3fD3PRsEJG90Pm_UknQQTDktfMDnqzHKKcqmqGk/s400/AHB-V_webbadge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530884868468393634" border="0" /></a><br />For the locals, I will be selling at this year's Atomic Holiday Bazaar! I went as a shopper last year and couldn't believe the indie talent. This year I am a vendor and will be huge! Come out to it if you're around the area, it's our biggest indie craft show!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-16587239915207097482010-09-28T12:04:00.000-07:002010-09-28T12:31:45.711-07:00Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EnAZmeW9Dn2iXRZiVRkIzfkYx0GiiM_Oo2ZQ_A0R_jCbNopy9ESBV8xrTq3jo_LEhigyo1u8NSumYHJXnNud19ZZhROyjd_JpyknxLRxhK4XQgO1bMbxMOsNCgc81tRqbNfcAMwnYz0/s1600/P9240003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EnAZmeW9Dn2iXRZiVRkIzfkYx0GiiM_Oo2ZQ_A0R_jCbNopy9ESBV8xrTq3jo_LEhigyo1u8NSumYHJXnNud19ZZhROyjd_JpyknxLRxhK4XQgO1bMbxMOsNCgc81tRqbNfcAMwnYz0/s320/P9240003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522046485948621138" border="0" /></a><br />This past weekend was the opening of the "Six degrees of Kevin Bacon" show at The Bricks in Ybor. This was another project that took a long time I was keeping secret. I didn't want anyone to know I was making the Great Gonzo! The show contained 18 artists making portraits of famous actors/ characters that can be tracked back to Kevin Bacon. 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mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >The Great Gonzo was in “The Muppet Movie” with Steve Martin who was in “Sgt. Bilko” with Dan Aykroyd who was in “Sneakers” with Robert Redford who was in “The Sting” with Paul Newman who was in “The Color of Money” with Tom Cruise who was in “A Few Good Men” with Kevin Bacon</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >.</span><br /><br />While I was making Gonzo, I had a clear picture in my head of what I wanted. I was first going to make him in his caper outfit that he gets shot out of the cannon with. But doing some research and Muppet Show watching I realized he actually didn't do that that often. He was usually wearing a suit. I found a photograph of Gonzo in a maroon suit almost in a 'Kramer' pose. I thought this would be perfect! Jason (my husband) had the brilliant idea to add the chicken feathers around himdue to his love of chickens.<br /><br />When I finished Gonzo, I was happy with him but not 100%. I was afraid he would look 'crafty' compared to the other fine artists that were accepted into the show. Well apparently I had nothing to worry about! Gonzo sold the day of the show, even before the opening, in the the middle of the afternoon! While at the show I sat in an area where I could watch my piece, partly because I was afraid someone would bump his nose, but kept seeing great reactions to him. People smiled, laughed, and kept saying how much they loved it.<br /><br />Apparently I am doing something right!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d2l_9dBw8SnJ4aw-Fl0O12quY3LrcTstj502DogYdJg_tRlkNirH2FaAlW9ztQDHCPf7gL2WLV66L4wUI-6EPMnoHSM0dOn7npx98YbR3Ze6Mg5znNAI8EE71it13PzeV0QO8-TaxYE/s1600/P9240008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d2l_9dBw8SnJ4aw-Fl0O12quY3LrcTstj502DogYdJg_tRlkNirH2FaAlW9ztQDHCPf7gL2WLV66L4wUI-6EPMnoHSM0dOn7npx98YbR3Ze6Mg5znNAI8EE71it13PzeV0QO8-TaxYE/s320/P9240008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522046489390991490" border="0" /></a>Gonzo with his magical red "sold" sticker. My husband and I only stayed to 10 pm, and at that point were the only two that sold! Below is his piece which sold while we were there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj6_3SEQO6c9FxrXqudIV3m6yO8dN5EBUXmoqIegYsmohdsiF9LyK2m8YYumkl_-eFsbUcUElqqS_4XFKp5fG53IPQO2EUbeDXqstFRWtXutWy_FTzlbKtrvA0YGvWQSLklDdunTcekQ/s1600/P9240013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj6_3SEQO6c9FxrXqudIV3m6yO8dN5EBUXmoqIegYsmohdsiF9LyK2m8YYumkl_-eFsbUcUElqqS_4XFKp5fG53IPQO2EUbeDXqstFRWtXutWy_FTzlbKtrvA0YGvWQSLklDdunTcekQ/s320/P9240013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522049050292495842" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-73566293326668727432010-09-11T08:57:00.001-07:002010-09-11T09:07:51.419-07:00Quilts, Dolls, and Baby!I have been slowly creating more plush items, but a few other projects took priority. Since the wedding has now occured I can finally show off the wedding quilt I made for my husband's cousin! The pattern is called "Fandango" and in the orange borders and backing are little love birds. It turned out amazing but took way too long!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oc_ViUHR2Qq4L0Miy0LShZ5fN0_cJkLCHM1JcnEfT6lcFMjlK2ryZgXygFTluy-Wwcq6g9ycJPs6rKZoFEbdkRPPwISCV9whRdiIlKfkCJtlvCjfb79CMsyQAOOR67T4UAE3XAP6HNA/s1600/fandango+front.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oc_ViUHR2Qq4L0Miy0LShZ5fN0_cJkLCHM1JcnEfT6lcFMjlK2ryZgXygFTluy-Wwcq6g9ycJPs6rKZoFEbdkRPPwISCV9whRdiIlKfkCJtlvCjfb79CMsyQAOOR67T4UAE3XAP6HNA/s320/fandango+front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515686431403001538" border="0" /></a>Next I received the wonderful order from the Florida Museum of Women Artists! I was able to make 10 cats very quickly, but the quilted dolls took a bit more time. Here are the finished 8 in their color varieties!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaVfGdUGpYDDvFeFOGd7yYZMzpbV4YMuW5UjSl5T98MhdfYqYEh8fnyLXme0wOnFz2T8rqKduLdTB90vUn4YCKfeP1Of3DLozzG_1xwfw85asTG26YZottqXsDuKRhRuHXSGkKCTDhwY/s1600/8+dolls.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaVfGdUGpYDDvFeFOGd7yYZMzpbV4YMuW5UjSl5T98MhdfYqYEh8fnyLXme0wOnFz2T8rqKduLdTB90vUn4YCKfeP1Of3DLozzG_1xwfw85asTG26YZottqXsDuKRhRuHXSGkKCTDhwY/s320/8+dolls.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515687094974677938" border="0" /></a>Since then I have just completed a piece for the "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=151886211496218&ref=mf">Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon</a>" show at The Bricks in Ybor. The show isn't until September 24th so I'm not revealing it yet! Since I was doin all of these projects I wanted to get back to sewing something for my upcoming little girl. Here is her Christmas bunting, hat, and matching stocking! Let's hope she is here before Christmas! 25 weeks down!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZtL9G8JZ098pzhSUL0VVQHIFe1KeJ_nbLGGCEDtMC0z7l2TrvCZ4dmF6MSz0t0j_lqhHN53rSPjHW4zzTpkH36Bg5YsQmHMEjRIKvXzezyz372S22S9YBKEcWzhTZs5s21aVwbqBqXw/s1600/christmas+bunting.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZtL9G8JZ098pzhSUL0VVQHIFe1KeJ_nbLGGCEDtMC0z7l2TrvCZ4dmF6MSz0t0j_lqhHN53rSPjHW4zzTpkH36Bg5YsQmHMEjRIKvXzezyz372S22S9YBKEcWzhTZs5s21aVwbqBqXw/s320/christmas+bunting.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515686418952905362" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-79668779080949171522010-08-22T10:10:00.000-07:002010-08-22T10:19:36.661-07:00Florida Museum for Women ArtistsThis past week I received an order for 20 dolls from the <a href="http://www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org/">Florida Museum for Women Artist's</a> gift shop. Check them out, it looks like a wonderful museum I wish I lived closer to go take a peek! Here are the first ten cats!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJo6bOIfAcfWRm_24vR4_aHfXSf_vrH-QuxzHHwsCkoN56okku3nts91euiVnxw2gYO8crzkMUOlu-9Xd7-BJ1eck6x_I0Lrpk20FEmhntieFo1FophWxilMWJ7lyl9kvtyqoL6u3xotg/s1600/10+cats.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJo6bOIfAcfWRm_24vR4_aHfXSf_vrH-QuxzHHwsCkoN56okku3nts91euiVnxw2gYO8crzkMUOlu-9Xd7-BJ1eck6x_I0Lrpk20FEmhntieFo1FophWxilMWJ7lyl9kvtyqoL6u3xotg/s320/10+cats.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508283276495184338" border="0" /></a>They have also asked for ten quilted dolls, which two are completed so far!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9tL3_O7HRRHKq47JDq8-_2Hsac7pS-6wwOS53Z44M8IzczIvPAia5M8a_wtbHQ03wo3F4EWsybq6MavYjUpwV2DyM2cLAARDSukNu74g0OIGucsuPFpaT1MHmfZUPKmxuSOyEr-MfI0/s1600/LD_H_pair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9tL3_O7HRRHKq47JDq8-_2Hsac7pS-6wwOS53Z44M8IzczIvPAia5M8a_wtbHQ03wo3F4EWsybq6MavYjUpwV2DyM2cLAARDSukNu74g0OIGucsuPFpaT1MHmfZUPKmxuSOyEr-MfI0/s320/LD_H_pair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508284085783956338" border="0" /></a>Everything is going great in Babyland! Baby girl is currently 22 weeks 5 days. Energy comes and goes, and have started the wonderful side effects of pregnancy swelling! This picture was taken at 18 weeks. We had out first baby shower last weekend in NY and received tons of goodies! There are just too many cute baby things that come in pink!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwBv1U4ob_T6gMFwhyF1wk7jdKZbh5Jyez1rIlA15VsKw-JzY9EMLQIXmLYzW5uIEbWOm-DiuSFNhRyQyarY7y1wPYfDZ-leozla4Zmox_W1NsdBi63XDtvJkAKrPm9xEoGBCEDBXIbY/s1600/18+weeks_pro.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwBv1U4ob_T6gMFwhyF1wk7jdKZbh5Jyez1rIlA15VsKw-JzY9EMLQIXmLYzW5uIEbWOm-DiuSFNhRyQyarY7y1wPYfDZ-leozla4Zmox_W1NsdBi63XDtvJkAKrPm9xEoGBCEDBXIbY/s320/18+weeks_pro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508284488382665634" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-31201873890291592332010-08-01T11:10:00.000-07:002010-08-01T11:14:16.586-07:00Fatty Pennies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFnc3dwqj_dJ0fEHUDqWayugaoZkU7MkBnx-FEDkMbqB1XPH722dkiB4GRciLyB6r5wSD99RR1HFIlY3Je3wG7fCbWNl8MSFnzmRP4gikAEWF0jKSquk53QAVQY6KrsFDZ0m1n82nmyk/s1600/H3D301tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 431px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFnc3dwqj_dJ0fEHUDqWayugaoZkU7MkBnx-FEDkMbqB1XPH722dkiB4GRciLyB6r5wSD99RR1HFIlY3Je3wG7fCbWNl8MSFnzmRP4gikAEWF0jKSquk53QAVQY6KrsFDZ0m1n82nmyk/s320/H3D301tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500505956868478658" border="0" /></a><br />After a few months of hard work, my first pattern booklet has been released! Please check it out!<br /><a href="http://quiltwoman.com/Fatty-Pennies-Pattern-Booklet.aspx">Fatty Pennies</a> is for sale at QuiltWoman.com.Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-15750125329081219772010-07-07T10:47:00.000-07:002010-07-07T10:55:56.989-07:00Nursery Fun!Ever since I found out I was pregnant at the end of April, my brain has been on everything baby! Well of course, I know. But I will say my plushies took a little back seat for a while but hopefully will start up again this month. I wanted to share some of the items I have made for little Zoe when she makes he appearance this December!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hMaI554T4hO-ou6DhWBZETHCwaJPj0wbAMi9ahSevcSKTvp2L6CtkeXd5yk0jWNZMxOZv-B3UtrwBdZpIdTNyxvv7T2d-7c7WulYO2bH72P4k4CG-K705ethb-WaXniBiUVD70qrKZc/s1600/Big+Z.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hMaI554T4hO-ou6DhWBZETHCwaJPj0wbAMi9ahSevcSKTvp2L6CtkeXd5yk0jWNZMxOZv-B3UtrwBdZpIdTNyxvv7T2d-7c7WulYO2bH72P4k4CG-K705ethb-WaXniBiUVD70qrKZc/s320/Big+Z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223173405273106" border="0" /></a>The first is this giant Z! At our wedding we had giant paper-collage letters at the entrances to the church. An 'E' on my side, 'J' on Jason's side, and an 'A' in the middle. I thought it would be perfect to continue the letters by making one for her nursery.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDYBGO3h6tosVl2fvZAppoizRe9B_1fXRcf6SWd2FN1gXT9OH4Z3eFKtPahWsx-rB9YNWvf62uwZNpphyEsgpdOAE_Sm5DPuge3akFmPmSGGPqzGZJ57_gxs3ZREPSUP413xVboMaNRo/s1600/baby+bibs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDYBGO3h6tosVl2fvZAppoizRe9B_1fXRcf6SWd2FN1gXT9OH4Z3eFKtPahWsx-rB9YNWvf62uwZNpphyEsgpdOAE_Sm5DPuge3akFmPmSGGPqzGZJ57_gxs3ZREPSUP413xVboMaNRo/s320/baby+bibs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223199195284066" border="0" /></a>Next I was on a bib kick. At this point I hadn't bought anything yet but was itching to make something. I found a real easy bib tutorial online and bought the designs from <a href="http://www.urbanthreads.com">Urban Threads</a>. I know she won't need these for a real long time, but couldn't resist!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxP8W3mi3phDan6SJRbdaBtgOi220-owL8MHyLC-GVP5IliBXmDsT5C6UWyp8brS5J01gjjrFZdYNtQbAYGW7gwWTrxQBZqz83BTruwtniHgHLygefRMsXSDQV7mXu92zldM90UNUWrw/s1600/yellow+bibs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxP8W3mi3phDan6SJRbdaBtgOi220-owL8MHyLC-GVP5IliBXmDsT5C6UWyp8brS5J01gjjrFZdYNtQbAYGW7gwWTrxQBZqz83BTruwtniHgHLygefRMsXSDQV7mXu92zldM90UNUWrw/s320/yellow+bibs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491223185815881666" border="0" /></a>Making the bibs from scratch took a bit of time. So next I went out and bought a ten pack of terry cloth bibs to embroider on instead. My husband is in gaming so I decided to make one that spoke to him!<br /><br />Next I have a few onesies to finish and then I really want to work on her baby quilt. Although, I do have a wedding present I need to finish first. Grr, I want to make more baby stuff!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-86540885663351714902010-06-18T08:07:00.000-07:002010-06-18T08:18:28.401-07:00Big News!So for the past two months I will admit I have done next to nothing on my blog, for my shop, and even very little sewing. And here is why:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLygpg8uNsBrEcZHLTrI4sROSFmeHb61OSu4KFk8u3K1XofVAU1MkGidf5UFtOU0sQN3kSJ7bwodK3A18a4j_lTSYsrH6vToY3Lm7kA7BNTVFy6GpuApI4gf1LXGbe39WGnNSu9wUiT0/s1600/Head+and+Hand.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLygpg8uNsBrEcZHLTrI4sROSFmeHb61OSu4KFk8u3K1XofVAU1MkGidf5UFtOU0sQN3kSJ7bwodK3A18a4j_lTSYsrH6vToY3Lm7kA7BNTVFy6GpuApI4gf1LXGbe39WGnNSu9wUiT0/s400/Head+and+Hand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484131063428646546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLygpg8uNsBrEcZHLTrI4sROSFmeHb61OSu4KFk8u3K1XofVAU1MkGidf5UFtOU0sQN3kSJ7bwodK3A18a4j_lTSYsrH6vToY3Lm7kA7BNTVFy6GpuApI4gf1LXGbe39WGnNSu9wUiT0/s1600/Head+and+Hand.jpg"> </a>We found out we were pregnant at the end of April and were beyond thrilled and excited! The past 8 weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions, as I'm sure it will be to come! I have had such little energy that I am sad to say I haven't made a plush since the beginning of April! In April I was tired all the time and had no idea why, until we checked this out!<br /><br />May led to our first ultra sound where we saw our little blob and found out we were due Dec. 23rd. Because of sweet baby this will be our first Florida Christmas! May was very tiring and exhausting, falling asleep by 9 pm. Hey, I would sleep any chance I got.<br /><br />June has been great. I am finally getting energy back, and even though I haven't sewn any plush yet I made four embroidered baby bibs, couldn't resist! We also had our second ultra sound last week. It was the NT Scan to check for Down's Syndrome which everything turned out fine. And lucky us had such a clear scan that we found out we are having a Baby Girl! Just what I always wanted, our little dream coming true! She was bopping along in there, waving, and I couldn't feel a thing. Very bizarre. We also got bumped up two days, to Dec. 21st, my husband's birthday. He is thrilled.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1-OCfUScgmF2MAsg2kUU5OwOERcmtdJZXnCnBWYa_tnAZtYe0m21YikfoISo1y1kJiAtUvP-L4j6GOEnWgjYfHToG2vY9u68rjkaY8X9tZZkv5kDXMeVYzlMabzDcudps2Uv0Bxw_4Y/s1600/Profile+Closeup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1-OCfUScgmF2MAsg2kUU5OwOERcmtdJZXnCnBWYa_tnAZtYe0m21YikfoISo1y1kJiAtUvP-L4j6GOEnWgjYfHToG2vY9u68rjkaY8X9tZZkv5kDXMeVYzlMabzDcudps2Uv0Bxw_4Y/s400/Profile+Closeup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484133209575521090" border="0" /></a>Today marks Week 13 Day 3. Super-Grandma is coming down tomorrow for a week filled of shopping and sewing, it will be a great start to vacation!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-32779262573514573202010-04-20T06:22:00.001-07:002010-04-20T06:28:36.960-07:00In the news & Atomic Happenings!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUaKJ-exZWAQ5vVQwvCN5ntwXftkbmobuyUD26lteTnUUS_Wss9APLxDsa0GK8tF-wcHlLZvuj3OsNEyF8kB2SL7ssbympd8ByOhTiFzYNbTuZ59JU3eT7LG4-GV8nEU5fILxm1xHZ_8/s1600/tbt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUaKJ-exZWAQ5vVQwvCN5ntwXftkbmobuyUD26lteTnUUS_Wss9APLxDsa0GK8tF-wcHlLZvuj3OsNEyF8kB2SL7ssbympd8ByOhTiFzYNbTuZ59JU3eT7LG4-GV8nEU5fILxm1xHZ_8/s400/tbt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462209788576023170" border="0" /></a><br />Last Friday's Art After Dark was a great event, and it even got me into the local TBT - Tampa Bay Times! Thanks <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/tbt/">TBT</a>! I really appreciate you posting my shop link, let's hope it leads to sales!<br /><br />More good news, I have been accepted to the Atomic Holiday Bazaar in December! It's a long way away, but so far my first scheduled show. So excited! I went last year to shop and saw amazing artists and a huge turnout. I will only be doing a table to help keep cost down so I must concoct more vertical displays. I think I will work on more wall art too, they are so cheery! Check out Atomic's <a href="http://atomicholidaybazaar.blogspot.com/">blog</a> for more info!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-54632313437307858472010-04-18T14:50:00.001-07:002010-04-18T14:55:20.814-07:00Embroidery Pin Holder and Art After Dark<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BsaAs0gcgUL4DVVhOhAfHuxP0U_ASS_fHR5W9iZfV35YcQAYa6OUz0NpEFNMGcCgDOS3CQq4RCfBd07fk9I93T1TRayc6r5flzm1PCoVJj65x5m_kI8DWFo8Vi8UWOIKkrYa4Ju_nkI/s1600/pin+holder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BsaAs0gcgUL4DVVhOhAfHuxP0U_ASS_fHR5W9iZfV35YcQAYa6OUz0NpEFNMGcCgDOS3CQq4RCfBd07fk9I93T1TRayc6r5flzm1PCoVJj65x5m_kI8DWFo8Vi8UWOIKkrYa4Ju_nkI/s320/pin+holder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461598437474398114" border="0" /></a>Today I decided to make myself a little pin holder. I have started accumulating sewing pins for events and memberships I have joined. Instead of leaving them lying around, I created this quick rainy afternoon project to hold them! The doll is from <a href="http://www.urbanthreads.com/">Urban Threads</a>, 20,000 stitch count! She turned out adorable!<br /><br />I want to thank everyone who came out Friday night for the Art After Dark event at the Tampa Museum of Art. It went great and we had lots of fun! Here are some pictures from the event.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXcWfPskxOufjirL1NCX-RXK5HZAsKBJiLF-MP99_uHixPsNaybgOfUh1cXT5GgCcuIMT43OAq_Ratk4GmXiJr92unKxtkhM_cbbEsPxq2mlL50-ifOVdZ5jLYv6mVbfT0IOgKlEj1jU/s1600/table+us.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXcWfPskxOufjirL1NCX-RXK5HZAsKBJiLF-MP99_uHixPsNaybgOfUh1cXT5GgCcuIMT43OAq_Ratk4GmXiJr92unKxtkhM_cbbEsPxq2mlL50-ifOVdZ5jLYv6mVbfT0IOgKlEj1jU/s320/table+us.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461599139489954562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYjpSzYdOBeWfS0C1NZUbY1MH3DoK4G1rw_3BANmcWNuMpHFiTZhIWW6gH4WMMM6DlKHDUdZDOahD097HtBAfFwJPchyp6COJN4l5uwSAwPjFLLSUg5somgTekDWmc63Pf76V-KkX-Bg/s1600/table7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYjpSzYdOBeWfS0C1NZUbY1MH3DoK4G1rw_3BANmcWNuMpHFiTZhIWW6gH4WMMM6DlKHDUdZDOahD097HtBAfFwJPchyp6COJN4l5uwSAwPjFLLSUg5somgTekDWmc63Pf76V-KkX-Bg/s320/table7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461599149316242642" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-45752836848142260762010-04-15T06:07:00.001-07:002010-04-15T06:10:51.770-07:00Wall ArtFor the month of April the below two pieces are being shown and are for sale at the Tampa Artist Emporium. I love making plush monsters but had the idea of plush collages of sort. Painting with fabric we could call it. Well, whatever we call it, they turned out fabulous!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC8AfUipjxjW4VpVn4iXYxraqPh9BzCpZz-mbNeJKyvlNw-56WHnPZ34tPAeo4bAU-ZQNjcD5jMigR1bvBpsY5AzrqMWFlM71VXppfQtBRYpl6b2Qnt4291hTh_kDTTy2alaufSq2L_4/s1600/EllenAult_Happy+Monster+with+Lollipop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC8AfUipjxjW4VpVn4iXYxraqPh9BzCpZz-mbNeJKyvlNw-56WHnPZ34tPAeo4bAU-ZQNjcD5jMigR1bvBpsY5AzrqMWFlM71VXppfQtBRYpl6b2Qnt4291hTh_kDTTy2alaufSq2L_4/s320/EllenAult_Happy+Monster+with+Lollipop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460350644072253858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEmKtXguTW-wYaNQ_yJ475nYHv5WBc8yJwDOtMjxmZIrtMR-QKLx6AV7C4muvHUM4BygXF-8rOOoNndCLKvRtPyJ15RCj9PlkhMdFhpUJ4qwkjf8Nu2IS9xoHDV1Ww_4tIraoZkCdGBY/s1600/EllenAult_Sad+Monster+with+Balloon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEmKtXguTW-wYaNQ_yJ475nYHv5WBc8yJwDOtMjxmZIrtMR-QKLx6AV7C4muvHUM4BygXF-8rOOoNndCLKvRtPyJ15RCj9PlkhMdFhpUJ4qwkjf8Nu2IS9xoHDV1Ww_4tIraoZkCdGBY/s320/EllenAult_Sad+Monster+with+Balloon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460350653707194722" border="0" /></a>Each piece is 16" x 20" fabric stretched around canvas. My lollipop one was my first doodle and I still love it!<br />Big, big show this Friday night at the Tampa Museum of Art! Can't wait!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-6275031984590790002010-03-19T12:44:00.000-07:002010-03-19T12:53:16.714-07:00Heads and PicturesHi there! In a few weeks I will be exhibiting at the Tampa Museum of Art, Art After Dark :Cause an Effect show. This is a pillow I made for the event! I will be donating a portion of my proceeds to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnyN28YTk8LWAMYH6urMEJtA0xXIe5meVc0vgXh9Xr8fQZBbnExWc9eIJon66XCIxL-HR3Lmi-DoR8k8ZOHWDV7ZSO8udRvQ8OtUWxfA9wgLEpTnJgtM9mYh6ImhPAy0EkKOeht9uzrs/s1600-h/monster+heads+pillow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnyN28YTk8LWAMYH6urMEJtA0xXIe5meVc0vgXh9Xr8fQZBbnExWc9eIJon66XCIxL-HR3Lmi-DoR8k8ZOHWDV7ZSO8udRvQ8OtUWxfA9wgLEpTnJgtM9mYh6ImhPAy0EkKOeht9uzrs/s320/monster+heads+pillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450434628345384562" border="0" /></a><br />I have never made such a large pillow before! It's 26" x 26". The back is a white fleece.<br /><br />After I brought the pillow back inside I thought my rocking chair looked funny in the backyard so I started having fun taking pictures for a bit. It's spring! the bird are back, the lizards are back, and I even saw the blasted black snake - eek!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfFb_vHJgunTbLbA6nLv0-nP8cfzKNUpB87BE9Ps8m1hWIZVFowA5JRcxjyQvns_PjR1rT_Zp-8Sy7V4iTx83RcimtiO701MUL1yiF-3kU1fQBQVNMDpRhhCs5GlwWgWntVZmNZyz2kQ/s1600-h/rocking_chair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfFb_vHJgunTbLbA6nLv0-nP8cfzKNUpB87BE9Ps8m1hWIZVFowA5JRcxjyQvns_PjR1rT_Zp-8Sy7V4iTx83RcimtiO701MUL1yiF-3kU1fQBQVNMDpRhhCs5GlwWgWntVZmNZyz2kQ/s320/rocking_chair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450434639116497858" border="0" /></a><br />This is my favorite corner of the backyard. The fence is falling over, in the summer their are vines all over it, and it has a good view of the neighbor's tree.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Fto8Z5wORezVGqqdRKBAdoR9vJXx5cQBRYZUvcmzwEAHoJPfUdPWrdBX1d5N_YKTZSEnagTRwo1-P9ukMmPtD5GQvAvN8NRf75RITxbxRrsYYW-XaOBhQqswR-GadqADK8GJl69YZjI/s1600-h/fence+corner.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Fto8Z5wORezVGqqdRKBAdoR9vJXx5cQBRYZUvcmzwEAHoJPfUdPWrdBX1d5N_YKTZSEnagTRwo1-P9ukMmPtD5GQvAvN8NRf75RITxbxRrsYYW-XaOBhQqswR-GadqADK8GJl69YZjI/s320/fence+corner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450434651270016546" border="0" /></a><br />Wiley was helping me take pictures as well. He wanted me to see what was on the other side of the fence. I didn't see anything, but two houses over someone does own some loud birds!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGEqpEJVEhc3l_DcNYT4lUw8vRu5pYQk811Ilcam4nzHLk1CFemlDYQr5Whk74b548U53jDFwkIMqKNcAKKNFPelLVX7KsOqW6G1i_U1Tyoe328F9z0VZXcJ5sMNR6ppZZ8evXUAvpDc/s1600-h/puppy+lookout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGEqpEJVEhc3l_DcNYT4lUw8vRu5pYQk811Ilcam4nzHLk1CFemlDYQr5Whk74b548U53jDFwkIMqKNcAKKNFPelLVX7KsOqW6G1i_U1Tyoe328F9z0VZXcJ5sMNR6ppZZ8evXUAvpDc/s320/puppy+lookout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450434660373006098" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-21767049781775211552010-03-04T14:34:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:46:01.477-08:00Schmancy Plush You Olympic Challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmOF1u_DpQKT6uthLGe6BOLMHk-J0dt-KfnuDwhuP-XbRdR_I95TaRveY5bEf9UlZnYYuIepdFMXdYKnwDyJaTzq8D1eND7wwvhGTDuwS4OelZgdq_Z97JISWnl4PAbE8EbIdHBQ8UtI/s1600-h/Main.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmOF1u_DpQKT6uthLGe6BOLMHk-J0dt-KfnuDwhuP-XbRdR_I95TaRveY5bEf9UlZnYYuIepdFMXdYKnwDyJaTzq8D1eND7wwvhGTDuwS4OelZgdq_Z97JISWnl4PAbE8EbIdHBQ8UtI/s320/Main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444911801524660706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">I completed my submission for the Plush You Olympic Challenge today! I was assigned the 'Made Up Sport' category and at first was a little nervous about it. But after some brainstorming with my husband about winter sports for Floridians, we created the "Snowbirding Biathlon." Read on for the rules!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzcsfZPhivtseW_WlGOQSdBF4DoezZGDjEceugwqX7CKSD-7ferUGHMUJ2gXv7SaIYH3Xjvxs8tA9MKMQkuhFrUxqJVqjmEEij1tkr3HaFamiFhFnz2uGjOQmV5fbea_m1FvdBWPLJ3o/s1600-h/Rings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzcsfZPhivtseW_WlGOQSdBF4DoezZGDjEceugwqX7CKSD-7ferUGHMUJ2gXv7SaIYH3Xjvxs8tA9MKMQkuhFrUxqJVqjmEEij1tkr3HaFamiFhFnz2uGjOQmV5fbea_m1FvdBWPLJ3o/s320/Rings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444911812618960290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">
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style="font-size:100%;">To qualify for the Snowbirding Biathlon the participants must:</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">1.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Reside at least six months of the year in the New England Coastal area.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">2.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Reside in the winter months in the coastal areas of sunny Florida!</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">3.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Wear a penguin suit.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Snowbirding Biathlon Regulations:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Round 1- Carving on the Water</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Participants must complete a round of carving on their surfboards, with at least three turns before hitting the beach.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">The more turns before reaching the beach will reside in higher points.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">The participant will be wearing the penguin suit to add difficulty for balance and turns on the board.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">If the participant falls off their board, they are disqualified for the round!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" 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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Round 2 – 50 yd Timed Waddle</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Once participants reach the beach, they must sand their boards and race in a 50 yd penguin waddle across the beach.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The waddle winner will be competing against the time runs of the other participants. Runners will continue to compete in the penguin suit, adding difficulty to the waddle.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Deductions will be made for falling over during the waddle.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytrV87NyExStVyWhCTyKAbj3c1TL9II4QV-yVeaZAGQoIF6l3zWmA3i5LVoZJeAidtqR4N0STCeL8OBe52eJ6C5jU6KX1IsyrbSPPYkbhMHnXeLfwZAgEYFumpc18yBNcKnDAxFqDP-4/s1600-h/USA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytrV87NyExStVyWhCTyKAbj3c1TL9II4QV-yVeaZAGQoIF6l3zWmA3i5LVoZJeAidtqR4N0STCeL8OBe52eJ6C5jU6KX1IsyrbSPPYkbhMHnXeLfwZAgEYFumpc18yBNcKnDAxFqDP-4/s320/USA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444911828879445186" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The participant with the best score of water carves and run time will be the winner!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bonus points awarded for the following:</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">1.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Squawking like a penguin during the race.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">2.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Oldest Snowbirding competitor.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;font-family:georgia;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">3.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;">Dismounting from the surfboard in a penguin dive.</span></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYbrPpQ_FzVS8gcr5_lbZ94VAV0fLPaFPt73hM0hLtVGIoezT7critYN0wztpDfWtiyzWE0TiyXJlseT6yM1T6v7gpT_Iw4raby40Kn2_6FkMxLAprQJt4LSS1F5J9XdSzIp-QwF31qs/s1600-h/Back.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYbrPpQ_FzVS8gcr5_lbZ94VAV0fLPaFPt73hM0hLtVGIoezT7critYN0wztpDfWtiyzWE0TiyXJlseT6yM1T6v7gpT_Iw4raby40Kn2_6FkMxLAprQJt4LSS1F5J9XdSzIp-QwF31qs/s320/Back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444911833971185810" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-15139893478376275302010-02-26T10:47:00.000-08:002010-02-26T18:42:05.658-08:00Tampa Bay Sewing & Quilting ExpoThis past week my mom and I went to the Tampa Bay Sewing & Quilting Expo. It was a blast and I learned a lot of new techniques and made some great projects. Oh, and let me add almost all of these projects are now on my UFO list. Three hours for a class is just not enough!
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<br />My first class was with <a href="http://karenpharrstudios.blogspot.com/">Karen Pharr</a>, entitled "Zany Zinnias." This class opened my eyes to new forms of quilting. I always see quilts with straight lines, blocks, strips, etc. Zany Zinnias let us create more of an artistic quilt. We used applique to create the zinnias. The original format we were following had the zinnias floating in space. I decided to add stems so they appeared to be growing. This piece still has a lot of work to go, including finished the flowers and then quilting and binding. It was a great start to the class weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QBpxmbPo7LFKbZbO2MZ1e-n8A1aQA_pb9oMVG9Pl17orKKQjBjrmui5ttEISOhHehk3F8iG3JAQ94d8eSzRKVz4brgcvKegRk9d5gN6VWNfGK2atAOHiS1c3S0q4o0kGJIl4KI4Zkek/s1600-h/zany+zinnias.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QBpxmbPo7LFKbZbO2MZ1e-n8A1aQA_pb9oMVG9Pl17orKKQjBjrmui5ttEISOhHehk3F8iG3JAQ94d8eSzRKVz4brgcvKegRk9d5gN6VWNfGK2atAOHiS1c3S0q4o0kGJIl4KI4Zkek/s320/zany+zinnias.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442626837820118898" border="0" /></a>My second class was "Purrfect Fun with Kitty Claudine." I have always wanted to try a "Melly & Me" pattern but never got around to ordering one. This class included the pattern and materials to make the cat. Again three hours is not enough, but she will be finished eventually! Reading through the pattern gave me some ideas on how to complete and finish my pattern. For example in the pattern the designer had you hand stitch on the ears at the end. For me, the less hand stitching I have to do, the better! I added the ears in when we sewed the bodies together. The class was taught by Colleen Casey, who runs the <a href="http://www.someartfabric.com/">Some Art Fabric</a> internet store. Great person and great fabrics! I shopped at her booth at the expo, but more on that later.
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<br />This year my mom and I decided to add night classes to our list. We tried to get in as many classes as possible! My first night class was with Allen Smith from <a href="http://www.kmisinc.com/index.html">Keep Me In Stitches</a>. He was a great guy, whose store donated the use of Janome sewing, embroidery, and felting machines for the expo and classes. In his class we use three different machines to create this felted purse.
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<br />I enjoyed the class so much I got an early birthday present from my mom! A brand new felting machine! But sorry Allen, were Pfaff girls. We are loyal customers of Tess's at <a href="http://scrapandsew.com/">Scrap and Sew</a>. The machine is just so pretty, the Janome version doesn't have a butterfly! I foresee felted monsters in the future!
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgu_w2XMc6cMHMhGa5mSWH_oWonh957zPASG6yovaxnLEz3D8QvFMI4j5z9KayTPff9124qvKJVf6V8jZ-82l8s-WeTPiNzriKGhc-I-zT-1HPekXD0xkapiwPUdMTC6-9zyVKmfzCJ0/s1600-h/punching+machine.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgu_w2XMc6cMHMhGa5mSWH_oWonh957zPASG6yovaxnLEz3D8QvFMI4j5z9KayTPff9124qvKJVf6V8jZ-82l8s-WeTPiNzriKGhc-I-zT-1HPekXD0xkapiwPUdMTC6-9zyVKmfzCJ0/s320/punching+machine.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442626800461242434" border="0" /></a>Day 2 - woke up exhausted but so excited for more classes! My first class was with <a href="https://secure.artelasquilts.com/index.php"><span class="cartHead2"><span>Nelly Vileikis</span></span></a> to create her "Small Whirligig" pattern. The pattern we used was a miniature of her larger pattern. The pattern was pretty simple to make, and again without enough class time I wasn't able to add the 'whirligig' part. At each point is a pocket, and imagine these pockets slightly stitched over to create more of a curve. That way the pinwheels will appear to be in motion. While doing this pattern I had a great idea result from its making! Each point triangle is folded over to create a pocket. Monsters can have pockets!
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jIhARWw4DKRrIHwuLrcwi5aT7IwGhPJgQBpUE5An8Zjzh-QPdks_QbQnzudZlQYV_nD6m7JjzMfRDfqGAteyjj773yPtb0gyjkyUTi86EUVJTMKsBRpgW-l94cXyxy0VrMmTMKzg15k/s1600-h/small+whirligig.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jIhARWw4DKRrIHwuLrcwi5aT7IwGhPJgQBpUE5An8Zjzh-QPdks_QbQnzudZlQYV_nD6m7JjzMfRDfqGAteyjj773yPtb0gyjkyUTi86EUVJTMKsBRpgW-l94cXyxy0VrMmTMKzg15k/s320/small+whirligig.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442626819523927922" border="0" /></a>In the afternoon I had my least favorite class of the weekend. The class was well taught and many of the other students enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I expected at all. The class was called "Mixed Media Meets Machine Embroidery." To me I expected playing with different types of fabrics and adding embroidery designs. I didn't expect a pillow out of it. Going back on the site I see an image that looks exactly like what I created, so shame on me I guess! The class was fun and I will more than likely give it to my husband's grandmother for Christmas. I did learn you could curl fleece, how cool is that! And besides, unbeknown to me, my faith in the instructor <a href="http://www.pamdamour.com/">Pam Damour</a> will be completely fulfilled in a class on Saturday.<strong><span></span></strong>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PUFXPc9mCOUP58ZbBh0rGsw8B4CAEmkIVWqwlyq6vS99RY8K4ogDZUrILBVsEnXbIyBZyf5rA-9ZtoUu0hlpaSpK4Grua_uaXcYEuribF70-gVECo37Ah8_gyOluYWJdTgUf07lNOFs/s1600-h/mixed+media+pillow.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PUFXPc9mCOUP58ZbBh0rGsw8B4CAEmkIVWqwlyq6vS99RY8K4ogDZUrILBVsEnXbIyBZyf5rA-9ZtoUu0hlpaSpK4Grua_uaXcYEuribF70-gVECo37Ah8_gyOluYWJdTgUf07lNOFs/s320/mixed+media+pillow.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442619759038221250" border="0" /></a>For my second night class, mom and I not knowingly, signed up for the same class! That of course made it extra fun. The class was "Mixed Media Journal Quilt" with <a href="http://colorzmyworld.blogspot.com/">Kim Montagnese</a>. This class was a lot of fun, we started the quilts with stamping a saying we had brought with us. My mom did a cat saying and I chose a quote from the Cheshire Cat! WE also used iron on transfers from vintage photographs. I found this moon girl and thought she just looked extremely out there! The angry eye on the moon was a pure happy accident occurring after I transferred the image. Next will be quilting, a fun binding and fun holder. Mom plans on adding some cat toys to her holder. What would a mad person have, a mad hat perhaps?
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLEoLibPhMl6aUNqhnrw1FICzJGhDqq9YZ_OVqiSESt31e8PL-k6IPM_9gNXzy7iXnjTWYW5A2oEcyHxFzs4-BsXa7WPGqutwOgxi-izfTOMujRr5KZet2PayC-HcaaHKAaFxtBnaH54/s1600-h/mad+art+quilt.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLEoLibPhMl6aUNqhnrw1FICzJGhDqq9YZ_OVqiSESt31e8PL-k6IPM_9gNXzy7iXnjTWYW5A2oEcyHxFzs4-BsXa7WPGqutwOgxi-izfTOMujRr5KZet2PayC-HcaaHKAaFxtBnaH54/s320/mad+art+quilt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442619751315409186" border="0" /></a>On to the final day, day 3. At this point I can't wait to be able to sleep past 6:30 am (morning classes start at 8:30) but also sad that it's the final day.
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<br />The first class was with <span class="cartHead2"><span>Debby Kratovil teaching "Coffee Filter Fans</span></span>." This was a bring your own machine class, and luckily mom had a class with her right after mine where she needed to bring it too. This was my first attempt at paper piecing. Her technique using coffee filters broke down into such easy steps, I found it very easy to accomplish! I was a little sad to add the points to the fans, never have I had such good points before! She gave us a pattern to use with these to create a 'Drunkard's Path' quilt, but I see crazy lollipops instead!
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I have always wanted to try thread painting but never experimented with free motion before. The class started a little hectic due to confusing/conflicting schedules, no fault to Pam. But once we got started I was hooked! She gave us options of flours to paint onto fabric. There was an assortment, one of which was daises in a vase. As soon as I saw it, my brain screamed "Vangogh!!" Since I knew I wasn't yet comfortable with free motion, I could make my base painting layer much looser to fit with my thread style. 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I used a yellow, blue, and red to create the base fabric print. Then after drying we went to sewing machines and did free motion on top of the painting. I started with the vase first to get in to the motion, since I knew it was the most controlled line I wanted. Then I kept switching thread colors and went to town! I have one layer left of a bright orange to add a bit more highlight. Again this being a class with Pam, her use of the fabric was to then create a pillow. But me, no way! I'm framing this baby. This is too cool to be a pillow I'll never use. I just adored this class and want to do more like this!
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<br />Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-38841097699709145992010-02-12T17:45:00.000-08:002010-02-12T17:51:14.197-08:00Crafty AccessoriesWith the sewing expo next week, I wanted to show more of my crafty side. Part of which was the little sewing kit bag I made last week. <br /><br />This week I wanted wearable accessories. I made three headbands, one bandanna, and one wristlet. Might make more wristlets before next week, they were so cute! The Bandanna was made from one I already have. The headbands and wristlets designs are from the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Darn-Cute-Projects-Embellish/dp/0312383835/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266025723&sr=1-1">Sew Cute</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5oskwHOAjwj5kElWzq69blOFaPHNV6-fKU4FIlcOWiiduZvF7sjQNc97N0xiUkYjTqxhUqmkxpjgePIcdnCOK1MSaYSti4isESsbekkJFnZ2If1XiAKeclFR_q38-hv8U_GYPFrQE0w/s1600-h/crafty+accessories.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5oskwHOAjwj5kElWzq69blOFaPHNV6-fKU4FIlcOWiiduZvF7sjQNc97N0xiUkYjTqxhUqmkxpjgePIcdnCOK1MSaYSti4isESsbekkJFnZ2If1XiAKeclFR_q38-hv8U_GYPFrQE0w/s320/crafty+accessories.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437539469034171282" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-17726509817937119602010-02-05T14:56:00.000-08:002010-02-05T15:06:24.951-08:00Crafty Goodness Day!Today was an ugly rainy day, so to turn it around I declared a Crafty Goodness day!<br /><br />First item completed - alchemy request for a custom ninja:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6t9ysxZ29L86ljWNQ92P6dzEsI9qzFC_mSfjq8ikh41Gb-Chha9FkgcmExQF1uCBKrqS0ihwHZhPRWUT6lFKE_-Vtz36odGHlwpJ0kADBntvkdeNYibjBLqBZcnOkN6oc-FVZLaovRU/s1600-h/complete.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6t9ysxZ29L86ljWNQ92P6dzEsI9qzFC_mSfjq8ikh41Gb-Chha9FkgcmExQF1uCBKrqS0ihwHZhPRWUT6lFKE_-Vtz36odGHlwpJ0kADBntvkdeNYibjBLqBZcnOkN6oc-FVZLaovRU/s320/complete.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434897341309190242" border="0" /></a>Second item completed - Patchwork Cat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0rbzc_6jYf9ThJldPWZ_moyMSxWDrG45iUUi65eSWjlj4q7UIn0ad0-HilSrhwdMIXWXPCqPY5zcJ0Q2xFrpNSlHgrdhUCwc2lY8Dlm5OZSSCcy1tm1EToZladgdZEHEEhVnhkR77AI/s1600-h/short.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0rbzc_6jYf9ThJldPWZ_moyMSxWDrG45iUUi65eSWjlj4q7UIn0ad0-HilSrhwdMIXWXPCqPY5zcJ0Q2xFrpNSlHgrdhUCwc2lY8Dlm5OZSSCcy1tm1EToZladgdZEHEEhVnhkR77AI/s320/short.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434897801472722802" border="0" /></a> I started playing with layering of fabrics and thought why not make a plush from it! I'm going to continue playing with fabrics like this to see what else I can create. She is available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40105388">shop</a>.<br /><br />Third item completed - Sewing Kit zipper bag.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkyHFY3toLXRrqCEI3xYgVq5WjnWrltsTxvndrYr1WogX_UvW7v9sb302g-2Z8NsJKp2Ee2mBlR_WY9TvSIwClRcQjs5wflAExl2ykQUQDQQF0twQjhP-Mi4a5nIBnr1hVG1KY97Uz6Q/s1600-h/sewing+kit.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkyHFY3toLXRrqCEI3xYgVq5WjnWrltsTxvndrYr1WogX_UvW7v9sb302g-2Z8NsJKp2Ee2mBlR_WY9TvSIwClRcQjs5wflAExl2ykQUQDQQF0twQjhP-Mi4a5nIBnr1hVG1KY97Uz6Q/s320/sewing+kit.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434898655557704754" border="0" /></a>In two weeks I will be going to the Tampa Sewing Expo. I am so excited! I went last year and had so much fun, learning new ideas and becoming inspired. For many of the classes I signed up for you need to bring a basic sewing kit of scissors, needles, etc. Last year they were stuffed in a bag all over the place - this year a nice little bag!<br /><br />It's only 6 pm, I think I can get another project started at least!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-48951243927802086292010-02-04T19:29:00.001-08:002010-02-04T19:34:08.306-08:00Handmade3D APP!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3S6LeCvlmegGg9wmsfHrhyiC27PjbS-DeMF44lwfS7vjvoK_NSMQ0dfj884F2ypKUae-FBh_3G2EMUf1YaURvSNkJLjTWY1wtxR_NvV9kvtLzHVT3PfXyqmBudPazbmCUh0bZWWNdYk/s1600-h/handmade3d+APP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3S6LeCvlmegGg9wmsfHrhyiC27PjbS-DeMF44lwfS7vjvoK_NSMQ0dfj884F2ypKUae-FBh_3G2EMUf1YaURvSNkJLjTWY1wtxR_NvV9kvtLzHVT3PfXyqmBudPazbmCUh0bZWWNdYk/s320/handmade3d+APP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434597126677017650" border="0" /></a><br />Hello Iphone and Ipod users! The brand new Handmade3D App is now available for free on <a href="itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handmade3d/id353411856?mt=8">Itunes</a>!<br /><br />Ever see the claw game at arcades or even in front of Walmart? Now play the Claw game with Handmade3D plushies! And it won't cost you any quarters!<br /><br />My wonderful husband created the game for me. It has links to his other games and a direct link to the etsy shop! Just search '3Doodle' in itunes for his other games. There is a great fishing game as well.Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-60219274564322889822010-02-04T13:13:00.000-08:002010-02-04T13:25:13.877-08:00Busy BeeThis week has been very busy and very productive! I have a long list of 'crafty goodness' projects I want to complete and started prepping for some. I also have been ordering supplies, which three came yesterday!<br /><br />Me being the non-quilter, has stumbled upon a wonderful fabric site. Even if you are a non-quilter like me, this site is amazing for its deals! Last Saturday I purchased a deal of the day, getting this jelly roll for $21.95!! I know, amazing. I love this site. All bow down to the <a href="http://missouriquiltco.com/shop/deal-a-day">Missouri Star Quilt Co</a>. I purchased the Sweetwater "Make Life" line. Love the polka dots, designs, and words. I will be using it later on in a Jelly Roll Quilt. Not sure which one yet, but I just couldn't pass up on the deal! Great shipping too. Ordered on a Saturday, received on Wednesday.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpFtJuPCXKY1cTg1J2d5j80jm4g9jDHVKToQ-ONt6VMqD_uJoVqdJw3A9ykcN6VuU80bUNmW3n0ZRr7y3puiXKHl7TKAJ5NvxGP4BXNrgyPMQ3FknJGLjAQOiiujD1vSz3obI4mpyhCw/s1600-h/DSC_0009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpFtJuPCXKY1cTg1J2d5j80jm4g9jDHVKToQ-ONt6VMqD_uJoVqdJw3A9ykcN6VuU80bUNmW3n0ZRr7y3puiXKHl7TKAJ5NvxGP4BXNrgyPMQ3FknJGLjAQOiiujD1vSz3obI4mpyhCw/s320/DSC_0009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434500800412931842" border="0" /></a><br />The etsy shop has also been doing well, a nice little uphill climb for Valentine's Day. Three sales this week, including a custom. Below are the fabric choices as a sneak peek for a custom order. Should be a lot of fun to make, I am going to try something different for the eyes this time.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVB4KLJReuo9rpU_dNXoAaCUNAFmf9wkQ1zsqrLAMnCMlSxJZMhlFuRHXnb5W-K9S79Fa7NH7hKWXwECcgx36_1uyQBnFTQkyKZwKQIdSe13AfohxNjfGs_t3lfX5TvZD-W8fGLBoc_w/s1600-h/fabric+sneak.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVB4KLJReuo9rpU_dNXoAaCUNAFmf9wkQ1zsqrLAMnCMlSxJZMhlFuRHXnb5W-K9S79Fa7NH7hKWXwECcgx36_1uyQBnFTQkyKZwKQIdSe13AfohxNjfGs_t3lfX5TvZD-W8fGLBoc_w/s320/fabric+sneak.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434500590592986802" border="0" /></a>I started sewing the sashing for the paint box quilt and have finished some content for a super awesome project, more details when it gets finished. I also experimented with making a tote bag. Turned out pretty cute, but not as big as I had hoped. Still cute, it will work as a library book bag.<br /><br />I must now return to that pile of fabric. The plush is itching to be created!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-35940257906525576122010-01-29T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-29T10:10:43.380-08:00Handmade3D Munny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDLbQMSWhI5xK0obPDnfZ8A00kTCZUMFFjBqOirR5gNnaWrTBmxK4zNwYlBu61sxF2GWWK4dMJACbA2aFsndSo97P3Ci9JfX5zj4CdxRWPZoj3nCB8Qb4yWKSHgD9GCK8OYvlP48wWgo/s1600-h/munny1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDLbQMSWhI5xK0obPDnfZ8A00kTCZUMFFjBqOirR5gNnaWrTBmxK4zNwYlBu61sxF2GWWK4dMJACbA2aFsndSo97P3Ci9JfX5zj4CdxRWPZoj3nCB8Qb4yWKSHgD9GCK8OYvlP48wWgo/s200/munny1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432224290422993234" border="0" /></a>This spring my first show will be a Munny vinyl toy show at the Skatepark of Tampa on Feb. 27th. When I signed up for this event I was very excited about creating a munny based on fabric. I had all intentions of having my munny for sale at the show. That is no longer accurate. After I created this munny, she is now my munny.<br /><br />I knew I wanted to create a munny girl. I wanted to use my signature eyes, which I knew I could probably draw on her. But then I thought my work is known for fabric, so why not make the eyes of the same felt I use on my plush dolls. From there I thought why not make a little dress for her. Then I found this awesome fabric that could be a bandanna. Knowing how small this outfit would be, I first made a practice piece from muslin to get the overall shape and size down.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZZNdNINJ9GjyEOWf00m7LI1AyCo2lUrAnipYtBLNk4t18a8EuSJnIP4gptaBu_04G1TS3hDzH8-WQaHakcrePp8-cH3wru_kDZhkVfixVVK7TbEvyurPgTS4-EN0xT8PKs1zL9jlia4/s1600-h/template.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZZNdNINJ9GjyEOWf00m7LI1AyCo2lUrAnipYtBLNk4t18a8EuSJnIP4gptaBu_04G1TS3hDzH8-WQaHakcrePp8-cH3wru_kDZhkVfixVVK7TbEvyurPgTS4-EN0xT8PKs1zL9jlia4/s200/template.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432224445158016834" border="0" /></a>Once I had the template, it was time for fabric! I played with a few options, but found this stripe fabric remnant I had left over from a plush. I thought the stripes worked well for a skirt. On the pieces went and then time for the base. My original idea was for her to stand on a spool of thread holding a needle, which connected to the spool. I played with some spools I had, building a couple up, but it didn't look right. I bought the wooden spool off of etsy and filled it with batting and then the chosen thread color. I added her needle and button earrings. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_cuRp4-0DEYr31bCW3xKlUqfAGPLpEvAEyhlcVMFi5mgDNQy5BxcH32iEc7sF8Wxb-I13mMwXIggpDhl7OOldsYytkov0jRA_FmDtkQduRktv011m3zId512QURaxNdjZDX6x1PcwDA/s1600-h/Handmade3D_munny.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_cuRp4-0DEYr31bCW3xKlUqfAGPLpEvAEyhlcVMFi5mgDNQy5BxcH32iEc7sF8Wxb-I13mMwXIggpDhl7OOldsYytkov0jRA_FmDtkQduRktv011m3zId512QURaxNdjZDX6x1PcwDA/s320/Handmade3D_munny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432225165214172578" border="0" /></a>She doesn't have a name yet, but oh is she crafty!Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-20040435040541345762010-01-21T15:31:00.000-08:002010-01-21T15:37:21.127-08:00Paintbox Quilt Along - Blocks Complete!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9iDGcMcdHkwtEXK_y-6Xo861TL6qhlIssXHIa_Go_qlIgkdGvd9NS-Ygix5_JRNnFFypvywYjPEw3VbwGoxIF72wrkUplhIbTICH1y0yPZ_EZEfI_evLj0jxMW3SMh9qxMBIsfZtW-g/s1600-h/80+blocks.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9iDGcMcdHkwtEXK_y-6Xo861TL6qhlIssXHIa_Go_qlIgkdGvd9NS-Ygix5_JRNnFFypvywYjPEw3VbwGoxIF72wrkUplhIbTICH1y0yPZ_EZEfI_evLj0jxMW3SMh9qxMBIsfZtW-g/s320/80+blocks.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429341199312963138" border="0" /></a><br />For my first quilt along, I went at it full throttle! In 10 days I completed 80 blocks! Much faster than I had previously anticipated. I thought it would take much longer to make all the blocks, but I used many many scraps and only had to make one trip to Joann's to buy some extra polka dot fabrics. Making the blocks was a lot of fun, next comes the sashing to complete the quilt top. I found a white on white polka dot fabric! It should go nicely.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LI1I80ghVRvb1vpYhTSE4iAqC6hIBVB-A9CsviBIjs0OivcmNy2yITV_18kJQujUWIA_oaWSpxvAqzdWMxg7ZpbFnIaxjkSJDsDg-klqp-l9GnVRfl5ZP2HHOUbcUBLU_XrxQKmftTk/s1600-h/80+blocks+laid+out.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LI1I80ghVRvb1vpYhTSE4iAqC6hIBVB-A9CsviBIjs0OivcmNy2yITV_18kJQujUWIA_oaWSpxvAqzdWMxg7ZpbFnIaxjkSJDsDg-klqp-l9GnVRfl5ZP2HHOUbcUBLU_XrxQKmftTk/s320/80+blocks+laid+out.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429341204716027026" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-61982251985540593492010-01-15T13:23:00.000-08:002010-01-15T13:30:43.427-08:00Blue and Greens and New Idea!This week I have been super productive. This morning after finishing some details for work I went back to the sewing table! Here are the next 10 paintbox quilt blocks. A couple of greens and introducing the blues!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHAVuqsmjpp2B6NqvE9yGIXhqTBH3nssQD8r0Se2bI2XctyCPENIingWEhICfva6NnfRI5XgpmHGw4yNMxRTv0Re6bxzqmWnoUFZwQ0pkynzfKJe8uSMl8qaXvMokhnL1KrS2oNPwlqE/s1600-h/DSC_0004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHAVuqsmjpp2B6NqvE9yGIXhqTBH3nssQD8r0Se2bI2XctyCPENIingWEhICfva6NnfRI5XgpmHGw4yNMxRTv0Re6bxzqmWnoUFZwQ0pkynzfKJe8uSMl8qaXvMokhnL1KrS2oNPwlqE/s320/DSC_0004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427080836719786354" border="0" /></a>As I was sewing these quilt blocks, every once in a while I would have a small scrap piece. I have been keeping scraps from the past year in these cute little baskets I got for a $1 a piece at a Joann's sale. Looking at them today I thought those little scraps would be great to make a 2009 scrap crazy quilt. I have no idea how big it will be and what it's end use will be for, but it sounds like a plan to use them up! As you can see in the picture in the back, a thrift store find for fifty cents, Scraps Happen!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfzpEMdOD7fdqCj_HjJb0q_UWQ3AWfJIZh-Vq0KUwT5uoyJ-ixU2dX99x1P2NleM6nVLiVpdiu1avo4nxOtG_Mzg9fZ2PgJ6ggxp6Xe_vzd2PvhuHMgucURttodIsLV6F8z1WYm60ruY/s1600-h/scraps.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfzpEMdOD7fdqCj_HjJb0q_UWQ3AWfJIZh-Vq0KUwT5uoyJ-ixU2dX99x1P2NleM6nVLiVpdiu1avo4nxOtG_Mzg9fZ2PgJ6ggxp6Xe_vzd2PvhuHMgucURttodIsLV6F8z1WYm60ruY/s320/scraps.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427081939328065826" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046571506692783440.post-63474333109502572882010-01-14T12:53:00.000-08:002010-01-14T12:56:26.954-08:00Paintbox Quilt Along progressAfter a week full of prep class work, and then week 1 of classes, I decided to take a sewing day!<br /><br />I, the non quilter, have completed ten more blocks for the quilt along. Continuing with my theme of polka dots, I decided to scale down the craziness down a bit. I will be using the main colors of green, blue, and purple so hopefully all the paint blocks will work together later on. So here are the next ten green blocks!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLWdNBzi2Zx3L1DZ3pTXdmYq6rf8SzRyV19rjzSvDYGaBRCDshSohSMWNI8nj78xsf-jFW_t_XA5HNK2czD8uBKIqClC6hW4GDGRwMqXFDXF0g0ZRAiql9IXgz9xMa-RE_TuH5z13EW0/s1600-h/green+10.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLWdNBzi2Zx3L1DZ3pTXdmYq6rf8SzRyV19rjzSvDYGaBRCDshSohSMWNI8nj78xsf-jFW_t_XA5HNK2czD8uBKIqClC6hW4GDGRwMqXFDXF0g0ZRAiql9IXgz9xMa-RE_TuH5z13EW0/s320/green+10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426702209014169106" border="0" /></a>Ellen Aulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17690265373762254826noreply@blogger.com0