Friday, June 21, 2013

Blog Hoppin'

Plum and June Greetings new friends!  Welcome to my stop on Beth of Plum and June's 2013 New Bloggers Blog Hop.  Please go check out all the other awesome blogs on the hop.  You can see the schedule by clicking on the button over to the left, or this link I will also post the full schedule at the bottom of this entry.  I am so excited to be participating and have already found a ton of new blogs to follow and some really inspiring new-to-me blogs.  I apologize now for the wordiness... and the lack of quilty goodness... in this post, it's been a very busy week.


I guess I should start off with a little bit about me.  My name is Liz, I'm 29, live in Western Maryland, and I'm a librarian.  I have worked as a reference librarian at the Central branch of our County's library system since August 2008.  I love my job!  Every day there is something new: new questions, new things to learn, new books!  In addition to reference services, I maintain part of our website, teach computer classes, and have become the de facto e-library guru.

The most exciting thing about my job is that we are currently undergoing a renovation of our Central library due to be completed in the middle of July.  It has been two and a half years and I am so excited to get moved back in.  I actually got to visit the new building yesterday and it was AMAZING.  This is a picture of the front entrance.... almost finished :)

Awesome view during our recent trip to Cali
As far as my personal life.  I've been dating my boyfriend, Ryan for a little over five years, and we have known each other for about nine.  We met while working at Home Depot during college.  After I moved to Philly for graduate school, we lost touch, then randomly reconnected when I moved back to Maryland, we've been dating ever since.

Right now we are hoping to buy our first house.  Our "dream home" came on the market last weekend and our bid went in TODAY!  Between showings and paperwork, I have had 0 time to sew this week.

Doesn't this room look like it will be the perfect sewing room?  I'm so excited and anxious right now!  So keep your fingers crossed for us :)

ETA (6/22/13): Our bid was accepted!  We just have to sign the contract and have a good home inspection and it's ours :) 
ETA (6/26/13):  Looks like this might fall through :(  Foreclosures are so frustrating!

Boyfriend says I have hobby ADD... which is pretty much true.  I have always been into crafting, I don't consider myself artistic in any way, but I've always been drawn to color and texture.  For the longest time, I was an avid beader, and some of my creations were even sold at a cute little handmade boutique in Downtown Frederick, MD.

Please ignore the weeds!
I am also a gardener, actually I am a certified Master Gardener here in Washington County.  I have a roughly 18'x30' vegetable garden right now where we grow most of our summer vegetables.  This year we even have strawberries and they are so delicious.

I discovered modern quilting in a pretty circuitous fashion.  I actually bought my sewing machine last summer off Craigslist for $30 (it's a Singer probably from the '80s, but I don't know much else about it) to make cloth menstrual pads and maybe make a couple bags, but with no intention of quilting. One day I was trolling around the internet looking for ideas of something to get my sister for her birthday and discovered Smash books.  While doing some Googling for Smash books, I found Holly's blog Bijou Lovely (where she has a post about her Smash book) and after reading her quilting posts, I fell in love on the spot.  I bought the full line of Chicopee a few days later and my fabric stash has only grown since then.

I haven't finished a full quit yet -- lame, I know -- but I'm working on it.  I prefer to work on small projects because between full time work, my garden, and volunteering, it will probably take me forever to finish an actual quilt.  I also sew in our dining room, which also acts as our pantry, and has to be used as a functional dining room whenever we have company over... so large projects often get put away and don't make it back out very quickly.

I had plans to finish up my FMF table runner (using the Random Reflections tutorial from the Moda Bake shop)  this week and have a giveaway with some scraps.  I was able to finish and square up the top, but the giveaway will have to wait until next week when I can finish it up.

This sucker is HUGE. I made it so it will go the length of the table, then hang over by 4 rows on each side.  I think it's taller than my boyfriend and he's 6'1".  There is a good 10 inches hanging over the other side of the fence in this picture.  I still haven't decided how I want to back it.  Originally I was thinking of making a disappearing 9 patch back with my DS charms, but I started to make the blocks and liked them so much I might reserve them for a lap quilt instead... Any thoughts on backing?  I am definitely going to use the Metro Living Circles in Red for binding, because it needs more red!

Like I mentioned before, I like to work on small projects.  I especially love swapping because it gives me a deadline so I can't slack off.  All of the items in the mosaic up there are from swaps I've done in the past couple months.  Around the time that I discovered sewing, I also discovered swap-bot.com.  Basically you can swap anything and everything there.  I've also recently gotten more involved in swaps over on Flickr (if you don't have a Flickr account yet, go make one stat!)  I'm planning to do a swapping primer next week, so keep and eye out for that :)

Well, thanks for stopping by!

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Here's the full blog hop schedule, you should definitely check out all the amazing blogs :)

New Blogger Blog Hop Participant Schedule

June 7th
Nancy @ Owen's Olivia
Amy @ 13 Spools
Casey @ The Studiolo 
Nanette @ Yeah, I Made That

June 14
Julie @ Jolie Maxtin
Melissa @ Melia Mae Quilting
Adrianne @ On The Windy Side
Molli @ Molli Sparkles
Laura @ Little And Lots
Valerie @ Between Quilts

June 21
Leigh Anne @ Ella's Cottage
Stacey @ The Tilted Quilt
Sarah @ Quilt Candy
Jackie @ NW Patchwork
Erica @ Happy Fabric
Stephanie @ Simple Sewendipity
Lauren @ Seraphym

June 28
Green @ So Sew Green
Gwendellyn @ The Rainbow Revolts
Jessica @ Stitched In Thyme
Kathy @ Kayak Quilting
Michelle @ Factotum Of Arts
Kris @ Sew Sunshine
Camilla @ Faffling

July 5
Christa @ Christa Quilts!
Stephanie @ Quarter Incher

July 12
Anne @ PlayCrafts
Cath @ Wombat Quilts
Sarah @ {no} hats in the house
Christen @ Love by Hand
Julie @ 627handworks

July 19
Alison @ Making Happyness
Ella and Nesta @ Ella & Nesta's Little Room
Nicole @ Modern Handcraft
Aylin @ AyliN-Nilya
Kelsey and Amanda @ Everyday Fray

July 26
RobinSue @ RobinSue Quilts
Elisa Lea @ Lovelea Designs
Elizabeth @ In The Boon Docks

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  1. janJune 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Liz!
    Hey I know you from the DS Swap! lol... I love all your little projects and the table runner is awesome!!! I am a new follower through Bloglovin!:)
    jan@http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM

      Thanks for visiting! I can't wait for round 2 of the charm swap to start! I'll be sure to check out your blog later :)

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  2. BethJune 21, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    That does look like it would be a great sewing space! Great to meet you through the blog hop!

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      Well our offer was accepted!!!! So hopefully boyfriend lets me have it, lol. He gets the whole huge barn so I think I deserve the smallest bedroom :p Thank you so much for hosting and being a great inspiration!

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  3. EricaJune 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I really enjoyed your post and I definitely envy your garden and gardening skills - how awesome to have your own fresh produce to cook with! Your projects are so fun. I have just joined a new (to me) swap and want to do a great job so I look forward to your swapping primer post! Nice to meet you!

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks for stopping by :). You really can grow veges in just about anything it just takes some practice and a little luck. Enjoy your first swap, I'm sure you'll do a great job!

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  4. NW PatchworkJune 21, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I love the table runner!! I have that pattern on my "want-to-make" list--never thought of it as a runner :) I love swaps too. Mostly fabric ones so far. Next I woud like to try a pillow swap.
    It was nice to meet you through the hop!

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 7:37 AM

      It was such an easy pattern and very forgiving with cutting since its random. It could easily ne done from scraps since its 2.5" strips. I've been wanting to do a pillow swap too maybe we should both join up the next round of the pillow talk swap for moral support :)

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  5. Cloud CouCouJune 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Great to meet you, I love your table runner! I enjoy making small projects too mainly because like you I don't have that much time. I generally have one long running project which I work on while making smaller ones. Just completed my first swap too which was lots of fun :)

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Its really nice to have small finishes in between big projects. I'm glad you enjoyed your swap. Be careful they're addicting! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Loving the table runner. I love the pattern and have seen it made into a quilt but not a table runner, which is a perfect fit.

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks I'm really pleased with how it turned out :). Thanks for your comment!

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  7. Stacey NapierJune 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    So happy to meet you on this blog hop! I am also a FMF junkie, so I love your table runner! I typically make quilts of all sizes, but have recently become sucked into swaps and they are VERY addictive. Looking forward to future posts!

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks for your comment. FMF is the best :). Enjoy your swaps maybe I'll see you in one sometime :)

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  8. Laura C @ littleandlotsJune 21, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Well, you may not have been quilting long, but you found "the good stuff" awfully fast! Love your FMF table runner. You use such bright, good colors! Crossed fingers and preliminary congrats on your house--sure, less time for sewing, but so worth it in the end. :)

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      They accepted our offer so barring anything major in the inspection its ours! I can't wait to have a craft room :)

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  9. AdrienneJune 21, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Great to meet you on the hop. Your table runner is lovely! Good luck on the house :)

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:33 AM

      Thanks for stopping by :). Our iffer was accepted so as long as inspections go well its ours :)

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  10. CarolineJune 21, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Your table runner looks awesome. I love your hot pads too, those are going on my to do list:)

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    1. LizJune 22, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks I love how it turned out. Hotpads are fun to make. Just go grab some insulbrite batting at Joanns if you're actually going to use them for hot stuff. They can also double as mini quilts :)

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  11. ValerieJune 21, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Good luck on the house! I'm impressed with your garden, and so wish I had a green thumb:). And I think Holly's blog would get anyone quilting!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks! Our offer was accepted so barring anything catastrophic in the home inspection, it's ours :) Gardening is so much fun, start small and I think you can do it! Holly's blog is definitely one of my favorites, her photographs are so beautiful!

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  12. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJune 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    wonderful to meet you!! Good luck on your new house! It's no wonder that you haven't had time for sewing this week! I love working in my yard as well, although I don't grow veggies, I just tend to my flowers and bulbs. Love that table runner! I'm heading over right now to look at that pattern!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      I wish I had more interest in ornamental gardening, maybe once we move into this house -- the landscaping is terrible! The pattern for the table runner was so easy, and very suitable to scraps since they're 2.5" strips. Nice to meet you!

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  13. amyJune 21, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    So nice to "meet" you via the hop! Your FMF runner looks fab - do you have any more you could use for the backing, or did you use it all up? I really like the gray fabric with the orange flowers (if you know the one I'm talking about!), but that's just me :). Your garden looks amazing, too! We tried to do a fairly large vegetable garden last year, but it was a bit of a failure. We have pretty awful soil....it's pretty much saturated with water. The combination is not so conducive to growing plants, unfortunately!!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      I have plenty more, I bought a half yard of most prints, and a yard of some, lol! That's one of my favorite prints in the collection too. You should try the square foot gardening method by Mel Bartholomew, they're raised beds so it doesn't matter what your ground soil is like. Our soil is crappy here too -- heavy red clay -- but every year I add compost and sand and it's not too bad.

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  14. LisaJune 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Nice to meet you I am in the blog hop too! I am very excited to meet all the other new bloggers! You and I are a lot alike I dabble in everything. Only thing is I am 20 years older! I am following you!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      Yay for hobby ADD :) Nice to meet you too, thanks for stopping by.

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  15. Lorna McMahonJune 22, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Hi Liz! Thanks for giving us all a little peek into your world. Sew nice to meet you through the hop! Hope all goes well on the dream home offer! Looking forward to seeing your finished table runner. It's awesome and that red binding sounds perfect for it!

    Lorna:)
    http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Our offer was accepted! Thanks for your sweet comment, I'm definitely finishing up before we move :)

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  16. SeraphymJune 22, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    That runner is awesome!!!!! Pleased to meet you Liz!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thanks for your comment, nice to meet you too :)

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  17. AliJune 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Hello Liz, nice to meet you! I love the table runner. If it were mine, I would back it with something plain as you wont see the back when it is on the table. You could have something fancy for the last bits that hang over the edges?

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Good idea with making the edges different, I'm going to try that out. I was thinking it might be neat have it be reversible but we'll see. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  18. EricaJune 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    You have some beautiful projects, good lucky on your dream home! That is very exciting!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you! our offer was accepted, I'm so excited!

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  19. AnnaJune 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    The library looks brilliant! We have a tiny library in my town, but an amazing bookshop! My boys have my bookworm bug! The mosaic looks great! I try to alternate large and small projects so I don't get bored! Lovely to find out all about you!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Our new building is going to be so great. I got to visit on Thursday and it's so beautiful and HUGE -- we had 10k square feet before, going to 40k. Right now we're in tiny temporary facilities so it will be nice to be back in a big building again. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  20. UnknownJune 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    My daughter and I love our library! I spent a lot of time at my University library, too - I have a MA in English (Literature of the American South is my specialty).
    Congrats on the new digs.
    I love all of your little projects - I like to make small things, too. Thanks for letting me know about the swap bot thingy, I'll look into it. I'm a new follower on bloglovin.

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      That sounds like an awesome major, the only southern writer I can think of is Kate Chopin. my BA is in History and English with a focus on Medieval and Early Modern era (if it was before 1600 I didn't really care, lol!) Let me know if you decide to join swap-bot, it's super fun! Thanks for your comment

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  21. LisaJune 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Good luck with your house - I hope your bid is accepted!!! Love gardening too - my goal is to have a veggie garden as well, but right now I seem to be spending all my free time sewing - haha!!!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks, we got the bid, so hopefully the inspection goes well. Veggie gardening is so nice, I love going to the garden to pick our dinner! Start small though, veggies need lots of attention. Mine were terribly neglected this week along with my sewing.

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  22. CamillaJune 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    I'm a deadline girl too, and a dining room table sewist! Like you I'm hoping to have a sewing room before too long. Love your FMF table runner, beautiful!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      My dining room looks like a fabric store exploded in it right now. It's a mess, luckily we're not expecting company. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  23. Melia Mae QuiltingJune 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I am jealous of you being a librarian. That would be a great job to have! I love to read. I hope you get that house because that room would make a great sewing room. Plus it would be fun to decorate too! Think of all the great quilty things you could make. You are definitely off to a great start!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Being a librarian is a great career, although I do more technology work than reading -- reader's advisory is not my strong suit. OMG I can't wait to decorate not just a sewing room, but the whole house. We've been renting for 4 years so I haven't been able to paint or decorate anything :( we did get the bid, so barring anything major in the home inspection, the house is ours! Thank you for your comment :)

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  24. VickiJune 23, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Busy and talented! That is a great combo. Very nice to meet you...

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      haha, I wish I had more time to use that "talent" :) Nice to meet you too, thanks for stopping by!

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  25. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideJune 23, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Fantastic intro post - I really enjoyed finding out a bit more about you! I am a dining table sewist as well, except I have completely taken it over and it is now the sewing table. You FMF table runner is gorgeous - I can't wait to see it quilted :-) Look forward to seeing more of your lovely work!

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    1. LizJune 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      I have taken over our dining room too, thank goodness we're not expecting company any time soon. I haven't decided how I'm going to quilt it yet, I'd love to try my hand at FMQ but one step at a time right :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  26. Leigh AnneJune 23, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I LOVE quick and easy finishes :) Mine mostly come in the form of pillows though. Very nice to meet you :)

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      I really need to try my hand at pillows -- I'm scared of invisible zippers though! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  27. RachelJune 23, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I love Denyse Schmidt fabric design and the table runner looks great. I make a lot of quick finish projects in between my longer quilt projects just to have some finishes and feel good about it.

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      DS is hands down my favorite designer, followed my AMH and Pat Bravo. I'm working on our queen sized quilt right now, I have 10 blocks out of 56 made... and I've been working on it since Memorial day, it's going to take a while! Thanks for your comment :)

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  28. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hatsJune 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful runner, and loving your garden!! Weeds and all ;)

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      It's weed free (mostly) now, I spent all weekend out there, I should take a new picture and replace that one, lol . Thank you for stopping by!

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  29. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 23, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Hi there, so nice to meet you on this hop! How exciting to get that first house AND a sewing space. Very nice post and projects. Love the table runner...great that we can make projects "to size".

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      Boyfriend gets the entire HUGE barn, the least he can give me is the smallest bedroom for sewing right??? Thank you for stopping by :)

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  30. Kathy@KayakQuiltingJune 23, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Congratulations on the new house! Wishing you the best of luck with this BIG step! The table runner with FMF is great! One of my favorite fabric collections! And a Master Gardener too! Growing things is a real challenge for me. Too much water, too little, sun all wrong, etc., etc. You are so talented!

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:41 PM

      Thank you! I'm totally obsessed with FMF I'm going to be so sad when my stash is gone. Have you tried growing things in containers? We made self watering planters out of rubbermaid tubs (http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Vegtable-quotEarthBoxquot-For-CHEAP/) and plants grow better in there than in the garden sometimes.

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    2. Kathy@KayakQuiltingJuly 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks for the tip on self watering planters!

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  31. NilyaJune 24, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Wonderful changes is your life :)
    Lovely quilt work!

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:43 PM

      Thank you for your lovely comment :) Things are very exciting (and a little nerve wracking) right now!

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  32. GwendellynJune 24, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Wow, the new library looks gorgeous!! That'll be fun to work there, I bet c:

    I should take on smaller projects since everything takes me forever, too...but I never learn. Haha, all my stuff I'm working on is like, full size quilts, no wonder I have nothing finished!!

    Oh, and we moved fairly recently into a 3 bedroom, so we have a sewing room now, too. It's been awesome! I love having my own space to work on everything.

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      I can't wait to get in there... ironically we'll be moving house and I'll be moving at work around the same time, lol. August might not be so much fun! I already have a color picked out for my sewing room, lol... maybe I'm putting the cart before the horse too much :p Thanks for stopping by!

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  33. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJune 24, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Just loving that table runner! The red binding will be perfect. I would probably use white or mostly white fabric on back. Great post, nice to get to know ya!

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:45 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting :) I'm going to finish up my runner this weekend hopefully!

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  34. Ashley @ WasntQuiltInADayJune 24, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    so jealous that you're a librarian and getting that beautiful sewing space! love it! your flea market fancy is beautiful. thanks for sharing with us and i look forward to following your blog! xo ashley

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    1. LizJune 24, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      Well it was between teaching and librarian-ing, and I don't really like other peoples' children, so it was an easy choice, lol. Thanks for stopping by, and the little note in your comment response over the weekend :)

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  35. Jodi - usairdollJune 24, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Some body has been busy! hehe Your projects look amazing! Love your runner as well, nice and colorful. I've only done two swaps online and it was fun. I'll have to checkout the site you mentioned. Thanks for sharing about yourself! Great to find a new blog to follow.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:10 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and for the complements :) I'm going to be putting up part 1 of a swapping blog post later today so I hope you enjoy it!

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  36. Climbing to the Higher CallingJune 24, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Sounds like you really enjoy your job, and since I'm on the subject...thanks for all you do in the library. I love spending time browsing ours, and wonder if the workers there ever hear "thank you" for all the little things they do.
    I like little projects, too, but since I'm a newbie, I don't have many keepers. I find I usually need a gift for a friend as soon as I complete a project!
    Thank you for sharing on this Blog Hop. It was good to get to know you a little...and find another blog to follow! :)

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks so much for your kind words about libraries :) It is a really rewarding career path! I think small projects are a great way to build up confidence for new skills -- I feel like binding a potholder will be good practice for when I'm ready to bind my first quilt! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  37. JessicaJune 25, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I'm also a former beader turned sewist turned quilter, and loved my library job while at university. Congratulations on the house, hope you get your sewing room. I'll be following so I don't miss your swaps primer.

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:13 AM

      Part 1 of the swapping primer is going up later today so I hope you do check it out and let me know what you think :) Thanks for stopping by, unfortunately I think our house deal fell through :( But there will be another one right?

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  38. Julie Hirt - 627handworksJune 25, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great to meet you! A sewing machine would be perfect under that window!

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:13 AM

      It totally would, but I think the deal may have fallen through :( Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  39. Martha June 25, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Hi Liz it is nice to meet you! Congratulations on your new home. It is exciting. That swing room looks fantastic and just waiting to be filled with lots of fabric and fun projects.

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

      Lol, unfortunately I think I spoke too soon, looks like the house deal may have fallen through :( Banks are sneaky like that! Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  40. Casey YorkJune 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Congratulations on your new house!! I bet you'll love having a whole room dedicated to sewing (wish I had one of those :) It's so nice to have found your blog on the hop!

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:19 AM

      Thanks for stopping by -- unfortunately it looks like the house deal might fall through :( But there will be others right? Thanks for stopping by!

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  41. KelseyJune 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I can't wait to see that FMF table runner complete, I'm sure it's going to be an awesome additon to your *hopefully* new home! So much exciting stuff happening for you right now. Good luck on all your new endeavours :)

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      Thank you for stopping by. I'm determined to finish up that table runner this weekend :)

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  42. Nancy@owensoliviaJune 26, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    It's nice to meet you! Want to send some of your green thumb this way? I kill air plants. Air plants. You have some lovely makes! Thanks for sharing with us, and good luck with the new home.

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:30 AM

      Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Gardening is a lot of trial and error... I do kill houseplants frequently, but the ones outside seem to do pretty well!

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  43. RobinSueJune 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    So nice to meet you! Your energy is quite evident with having so much going on. I love the table runner - bright and cheery. I'm sure you can't wait to have your own sewing space. Can't wait to see pictures when it becomes reality.

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM

      Haha, sometimes I think I take on too much! Thanks for your comments :) Unfortunately it looks like the house deal may fall through, but there will always be other (I hope!)

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  44. SarahJune 27, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Liz, great post and its lovely to meet you. You're a busy lady, the new library building looks lovely (I'm partial to a bit of architecture). Good luck with the house purchase, Sarah x

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM

      Thanks! The library is going to be fab! Unfortunately it looks like our house deal is going to fall through :(

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  45. Karen@littlebirdiequiltingJune 28, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    You table runner is looking good! Do a little sewing every day, even just 10 minutes, and you'll gradually be finishing more!

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:42 AM

      Good tips, I generally sew a little bit each day, but there's always something new to try... Hobby ADD :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  46. StephanieJune 28, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Yahoo - congrats on the house!!! Your post made me laugh with the tiny font confessions and I can't wait to see what you create from here on out! Lovely to meet you through the Hop :)

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    1. LizJune 28, 2013 at 7:42 AM

      Haha, I didn't want to offend any males that may stop by :p Thank you for stopping by!

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  47. EmilyJuly 1, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Lovely table runner! Sometimes when I quilt I use a vintage sheet for the backing. They're cheap and pretty and I haven't had any problems sewing with them. Just make sure they don't smell funky when you buy them because that probably won't come out!

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    1. LizJuly 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM

      Thanks for the suggestion! I don't do much thrifting now because we have a lot of stuff and a small house, but I really want to start. I really think I want to make it reversible but I'm still debating.

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  48. Molli SparklesJuly 2, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Hey girl! Sorry I'm a bit late in throwing some LGA love your way as a fellow hop member! I'm loving the way the Pat Bravo Indie line works with the X+ blocks. Excited to see how that one turns out!

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    1. LizJuly 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Molli :) I'm so excited with every xplus block that gets sewn together because I'm in love with how they are looking so far. I'll definitely post more soon!

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  49. JBJuly 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Great blog hop post, good to hear of another dining room table quilter!

    Jenny @ Note to Follow Sew

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  50. wonderlandbyalyceJuly 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    You did a wonderful job on your post, Liz! Your table runner will look great when you finish it. I think your binding choice will be perfect. I have a few vegetable plants in my garden, but I'm not sure if they'll survive the Texas heat.

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    1. LizJuly 10, 2013 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you! I'm almost finished quilting the table runner (yay!) then I just have to attach the binding, hopefully it will be finished by the end of the week. Good luck with your plants!

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  51. Elise LeaJuly 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Great job on your post! I hope your dream home comes through, but if not that house than something better will come! Love the pinwheel blocks and your table runner, can't wait to see that finished!

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    1. LizJuly 10, 2013 at 8:07 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! No house yet, but we have more we want to go look at (hopefully this weekend). Table runner is almost finished, I am loving how it turned out :)

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