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Project update - eyesore fabric #1 from A Scot in Tennessee

From this
to this
to this
to this - so far

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added by Carol 14 hours, 24 minutes ago . see mrs moen ugly fabric challenge
Patches 4 Lissa from A Scot in Tennessee

http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/2010/07/patches-for-lissa.html

I remember reading Mel's posting about her sister-in-law Lissa a few months ago. My stomach knotted up and I joined with many in praying for her. Here's a fun project for all of you to get involved in :)

http://melsownplace.blogspot.com/2010/06/lissa-update-thank-you.html

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added by Carol 1 day, 14 hours ago . see janes fabrics and quilts , mels own place , patches 4 lissa
Blog of the week - Quiltoholic from A Scot in Tennessee

Meet Anne Ida (another Scorpio gal, though much younger) from Oslo, Norway. She is a fabulous quilter and loves to share what she creates. Like myself she loves the Elm Creek Novels by Jennifer Chiaverini. She is tackling Sylvia's Bridal Sampler.

Meet Anton, who loves to inspect her work. In this case it's the start to the quilt I received from her in the ALQS4 swap :) How cool is that !!!!! http://quiltoholiker.blogspot.com/ Scroll down to her July 1st. posting and see what she made out of a troublesome table-runner. Lovely.

Here's the finished ALQS4 quilt ...
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added by Carol 2 days, 5 hours ago . see blog of the week , quiltoholic
ALQS4 and Mrs. Moen "eyesore" fabric from A Scot in Tennessee

We have received our swap recipients. My quilt has a looooong journey ahead of it and the recipient has a beautiful blog. That's all I'm saying for the moment :)

Nina Lise aka - Mrs. Moen http://mrsmoen.blogspot.com/ sent me a package. It's "eyesore" fabric from the 80's that she was unsure what to do with. I loooove the cat fabric. The challenge is to see what we can both come up with. I drew up some designs last week while I was in Ohio. We shall see if any of the fabric "fits" the layouts ...
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added by Carol 1 week, 1 day ago . see mrs moen ugly fabric challenge
A room with a view from A Scot in Tennessee

Look what I get to see every day from our kitchen window. Makes me feel like I'm living in a tree house!!!

Our Crepe Myrtle is in full bloom and looks lovely. It's also about the only thing that's doing well at the moment. Our Day Lilies look wimpy and the Lambs Ears are now past their best.

I love the shadows it casts on the back walls. It's been cut back about 3 or 4 times since we moved in but is still past the roof in some parts. If you've ever seen a ...
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added by Carol 1 week, 5 days ago . see crepe myrtle , peaches
Look what I found in my drawer from A Scot in Tennessee

I was rummaging a few days ago and found one of my "patriotic" table toppers. I think I'll keep it on our dining table for the rest of July. It's a basic multi 4 patch with machine applique stars.

I also found another one that just needs to be finished off :) The blocks are from an exchange I participated in a few years ago. There are more of them but I like these four together and will make something else with the rest. I'm contemplating using a dark blue fabric for the back and wrapping it round ...
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added by Carol 1 week, 6 days ago . see patriotic table topper and wall hanging
Scots Corner - On This Date in Scottish History from A Scot in Tennessee

Here's a fun site if you are interested in Scottish historical figures and events. http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/onthisday/
Today's featured notable is John Gibson Lockhart son-in-law to Sir Walter Scott. Amongst other things he wrote biographies of Scott, Burns and Napoleon. He is buried in Dryburgh Abbey near his father-in-law.

Some other random facts for this date in Scottish history. The United States Consulate opened in Edinburgh (1798). Scottish National War Memorial opened (1927). Tomorrow is the birthday of The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland (1889). Happy 121st. Currently closed for renovation it should ...

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added by Carol 2 weeks ago . see john gibson lockhart , on this date , scots corner
Blog of the week - Ambiance from A Scot in Tennessee

I'm up to my eyeballs in summer activities and other stuff and will slowly return to my regular blogging activities. I'm working on some basic embroidery and quilting projects that I will share more about once the weather is cooler.

Meet Elizabeth from the Netherlands who has a beautiful blog related to illustrations about quilting, I've been visiting her blog for a while now and never cease to marvel at what she finds to share with everyone. They range from funny to cute to works of art. Enjoy :)
http://beautysalonambiance.blogspot.com/ Aaand some of her quilting ...
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added by Carol 2 weeks, 2 days ago . see ambiance , blog of the week
Project update - doing some embroidery from A Scot in Tennessee

The basic embroidery for the top block is done. Now I just have to add in some details.

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added by Carol 2 weeks, 5 days ago . see love birds embroidery
Project updates - Something old, something new, something maybe from A Scot in Tennessee

One of my old projects. I'm currently sewing on a wide white border and want to do mitered corners. The hearts have to be appliqued.
Two brand new tops put together over the past week. I might add more to the blue one. The applique is still in the works.

Part of the back of a Christmas wall hanging that I started at the beginning of May.

This is a "maybe" quilt that I designed and started at the week-end. I'm playing with the colors at the moment.
I will be off in the "wild blue yonder" for ...
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added by Carol 4 weeks, 1 day ago . see project update , something old something new something maybe
Project updates - "The Moon in June" simplified and morphing from A Scot in Tennessee

I wanted to do a scrappy looking wall hanging I really did, but I cannot get past my "ick don't like the look" factor !!!! I spent a few days playing with full sized mock-ups which was fun but .......... ick. Got lots of great ideas for other quilts but ...... nope not working for this one.
I really liked the design I drew up but I'm finding (as usual) that the design tends to simplify down as I work with the fabrics. I love the patterned fabric but would have lost the circle effect with the original idea for 11 ...
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added by Carol 1 month ago . see project update , the moon in june
Another Little Quilt Swap 4 - the reveal- "Flowers In My Garden" from A Scot in Tennessee

This is my first time participating in this event. It has been an enjoyable experience. Since I will be out of town when the quilt photos are due this posting is mainly for Kate so she can pull the pictures to add to her site. This is a two sided wall hanging "Flowers In My Garden" and measures approx. 19"x19".

The "Retro Pinks" side is raw edged machine applique hand stitched on top with embroidery floss to "rough up" the flowers and flower beds. It represents when everything is in full bloom.

The "Dreaming of Flowers Emerging" side is ...

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added by Carol 1 month ago . see "flowers in my garden"
Blog of the Week - Ane Scherrer from A Scot in Tennessee

There's very few blogs out there that concentrate on one item and consistently do excellent variations on that item. Ane Scherrer is one artist who has done just that. She does not blog often but when she does the result is gorgeous. What does she do?

Globe tree ornaments using prairie points which are often accompanied by stories or poems. Each ornament is given a title and the story or poem harmonizes with that.
Ane hails from Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil and has been sewing since she was 7 years old. She also crochets beautiful snowflakes.
Visit ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 1 week ago . see ane scherrer , blog of the week , globe tree ornaments , prairie points
Local Life - The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 from A Scot in Tennessee

Kris and I got back a wee while ago from the opening day of this wonderful exhibition at the Frist. It's part of the V&A collection and I believe the only scheduled stop in the US so we are privileged indeed.
We caught a sneak peak when we were leaving the building last week and Kris was adamant we had to go visit as soon as it started. We got caught up in all the traffic for the Artisans Festival at Centennial and I thought my van was going to expire in the heat (mid 90's) but ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 1 week ago . see frist center for the visual arts , the golden age of couture
Project updates - a smorgasbord from A Scot in Tennessee

My two sided "Flowers in the Garden" wall hanging is about complete. Just have to finish embroidering some flower centers. I might reveal next week what it is actually for :) It needs some dog hair removal because darling Lucy decided to jump up on the bed and lie on it and left some blow out behind. Aaaargh !!!!!!
Fabric package #2 has arrived and now I wait for #3. Then I can start my two new quilt projects. Here's a peak at a couple of possible combinations.

4 of the 5 500th posting giveaway packages are in the mail. Keep ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 1 week ago . see "flowers in the garden" , 500th posting gifts , crochet , lofs , pif gifts
Simple Sampler Quilt-Along from A Scot in Tennessee

This looks like it will be a fun quilt-along, especially if you are new to the hobby/craft or just want to get back to basics :)
Hop on over to Amy at http://www.amyscreativeside.com/2010/06/simple-sampler-quilt-along-details.html
to find out more.
It's been interesting watching Amy's progress over the past 12-18 months :)

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added by Carol 1 month, 1 week ago . see amy's creative side , simple sampler quilt-along
500th posting giveaway - and the winners are ........ from A Scot in Tennessee

1. "Birds in Tree" mini-pillow ..... Elaine (Scotland) - responded
2. Snowman christmas ornament ..... Fiesta (USA) - responded/mailed
3. Quilt templates ..... Linda T. (Canada) - responded/mailed
4. "Top it With a Runner" quilt book ..... Delia (Australia) - responded/mailed/received
5. 2 yds. of quilting fabric ..... Shirley (Finland) - responded/mailed/received

Well that turned into an very international giveaway :) Congratulations ladies. I have contacted all of you already either by e-mail or at your blogs. Please respond by FRIDAY with your mailing addresses.
In the event that I do not hear back then I have an alternate winner in reserve.

Thanks to everyone ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 2 weeks ago . see 500th posting giveaway results
Project updates - somewhat from A Scot in Tennessee

It's a bit of a variety and a few I cannot show yet :0 If you are visiting for the giveaway scroll past this post.
Back in May I featured Jill Buckley from The Quilt Rat and she challenged me to do doodles so here is #1 :) It's a Kiwi bird....why? ...... I'm one of the cabin mom's at our upcoming church Young Womens camp and our cabin theme is New Zealand. I'm going to try some other doodles with the same bird.
Here's the latest "I love it and want to make it ...

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added by Carol 1 month, 2 weeks ago . see crochet , doodling , granny square , hand embroidery , lofs bofm , mushroom hat , project update , quilt sampler magazine , the quilt rat
Giveaway - 500th from A Scot in Tennessee

Whodda thunk it - I've reached posting #500. I am surprised my blog has lasted this long :) So to celebrate I'm doing a VERY SIMPLE giveaway.
The drawings will be done on Monday 14th June in the afternoon.
Instead of one big drawing I'm doing 5 mini drawings.
Leave a comment indicating which # you are interested in.
For the ever increasing no-reply bloggers please leave a way to contact you if you are one of the winners. (I will ship internationally.)

#1 "Birds in Tree" mini pillow made by myself 2010.

#2 Snowman Christmas ornament made by myself ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 3 weeks ago . see 500th posting giveaway.
Project update - packages from A Scot in Tennessee

My little stack of packages waiting, on my reading chair, to go to a post office. PIF gifts, Postcard Pizzazz mini-wall hanging, hostess gifts and birthday cards. The little quilt on the back of the chair was made by my friend Cynthia and I won it a few years ago in a "silent auction". She was making a lot of baby quilts at the time and since I am well past that stage I "threatened" everyone with grievous bodily harm if I was outbid :)

I've also been participating in a Postcard Pizzazz mystery make and send card. Those of ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 3 weeks ago . see hand quilting , pif winners , postcard pizzazz , project update , the domino effect , the moon in june
Project update - mini Irish chain challenge from A Scot in Tennessee

"Flowers in the Garden."
The "finished" wall-hanging measures 19"x19" and has been a whoooole lot of fun to put together, except for stabbing myself in the finger and thumb a number of times :) The front is what I would consider a traditional layout and is all hand quilted. The back has a somewhat more "retro" look to it and is machine appliqued. Picture 2 is a "sneak peek" of part of it. I have to finish embroidering the flowers.
Most of my small quilts are double sided and I can usually come up with a way of either adding ...
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added by Carol 1 month, 4 weeks ago . see "flowers in the garden" , hand quilting , machine appplique , mini irish chain , project update
Tennessee - the volunteer state - thanks :) from A Scot in Tennessee

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-440688 To everyone that has helped in any way since the flood you are much appreciated.

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day week-end and take time to honor those who are serving or have served to maintain our freedom and bring peace to others.

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added by Carol 2 months ago . see veterans