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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Farewell, September

1. Zakka Message Board, 2. Fall Patchwork Mat Tutorial, 3. Sushi Lunch Mat, 4. Vintage Holiday Quilt Top, 5. Vintage Holiday Lap Quilt, 6. Vintage Holiday Quilt Back, 7. Retro Library Case, 8.Scrappy Christmas Potholder
 September seems to have gone by in a flash this year -- very unlike my typical experience with this month. It's been a busy one, full of activities and adventures and, yes, sewing. Lots of color this month -- I didn't realize how much until I saw the mosaic. We said good-bye to the Zakka Along (sniff, sniff) and hello to fall (loving my new patchwork table runner!). I got to try my hand at more paper piecing with Kristy's fun Sushi pattern, and I adore my new library bag. In the end, the Vintage Holiday pattern seems to have stolen most of the limelight here since I worked on two versions of it in September. Our QAL is finishing up in just two more weeks, so be sure to link up for a few prize drawings if you've been making the quilt yourself. Looking back over this month's projects, I'm happy to say that not only did I enjoy making every one of these pieces, but almost all of them are in daily use -- always the mark of a good project for me!

No luck on the weather change yet -- my car's thermometer was still reading 100 degrees this afternoon. I cannot wait for cooler temperatures to arrive at my door...

Happy October to all of you!

Linking up with Fresh Sewing Day at Lily's Quilts.
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16 comments:

  1. Julia GraberOctober 1, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Great job for September. You have made a lot of things. The little quilt (potholder) is so cute.

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  2. KristanOctober 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I love all your September projects! That sushi mat still kills me with cuteness.

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  3. audreyOctober 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    That library bag is AMAZING! And I love your sushi mat! So cute! :)

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  4. MurielOctober 1, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Your projects look great! I am very tempted to also make that vintage holiday quilt!

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  5. heart of charnwoodOctober 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Wow, all of your projects look beautiful, but i am in love with the library book bag- and now I have another gorgeous book to add to my Christmas list! Well done, it will be fun seeing all of the gorgeous projects you come up with next (no pressure)! Ange x

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  6. Finding FifthOctober 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Heidi you have great taste in fabrics and project choices...I must check out your library bag post. Glad you tested the sushi block too. Like your version.

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  7. FranOctober 1, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Hi, just come over from Lily's quilts, and loved looking at all your projects! What beautiful fabrics!

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  8. BethOctober 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I've probably already commented on everything in your mosaic so I guess I'll just say - it looks lovely all together!

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  9. The PatchsmithOctober 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    A good month's work Heidi and a lot of fun by the sounds of it.

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  10. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideOctober 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Wow, you have been busy! Loving that texty sushi. I have seen a pretty awesome pattern for a sushi quilt from Artisania http://artisania.wordpress.com/

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  11. Pomegranate QuiltsOctober 1, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Wow, that's an impressive September! May all your months be so fruitful! I am particularly loving the sushi mat - so brilliant! (note to self: I've gotta learn how to paper piece...)

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  12. MelissaOctober 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I think I may have said this before, but I love the sushi piece. It makes me want some sushi. I have to make that happen soon.

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  13. RachelOctober 2, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Hi I recognize that bag from the craftbuds linky party. That's a great bag. Love the teal fabric choice with the Ruby Star print.

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  14. DebbieOctober 2, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    This has been an awesome sewing month for you!

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  15. KelseyOctober 2, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    So busy!! Wonderful projects! Love those Vintage Holiday quilts :)

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  16. quirky granola girlOctober 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    i love the patchwork mat, the shape of your retro library case and the fabrics in your christmas potholder. you have great style.

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