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August Do. Good Stitches Blocks

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Melissa Dunworth

Hi Everyone! I finished my Do. Good Stitches blocks for August on the 31st, I may have procrastinated just a little bit…

We were supposed to take our inspiration from the artwork of David Hockney

There were some really awesome blocks created for this quilt and I’m looking forward to seeing the quilt come together.

My top block I picked a batik that reminded me of rippling water, and for the second block I wanted to show the different shades of blue that you see in shallow, medium depth and deep waters. I hope I accomplished those goals.

Today is day three of the Jaftex Blog Hop, make sure you head over to Anjeanette Klinder’s blog to check out her post! – http://anjeanettek.com

Have a wonderful Thursday!

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Jaftex 85th Anniversary Blog Hop!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Melissa Dunworth

Co-sponosored by: Aurifil Threads, Schmetz Needles, and Janome

This month I am so excited to be part of the 85th Anniversary celebration of Jaftex Corporation. Myself along with 33 other incredibly talented bloggers will be bringing you 30 days of inspiration and giveaways!

September 1st – Lindsay Fullington – http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blog

September 2nd – Pepper Cory – http://peppercory.blogspot.com/

September 3rd – Anjeanette Klinder – http://anjeanettek.com

September 4th – Leanne Anderson – http://thewholecountrycaboodle.blogspot.com

September 5th – Mark Lipinski – https://marklipinskisblog.wordpress.com/

September 6th – Heather Kojan – http://heatherkojan.blogspot.com

September 7th – Heather Mulder Peterson – https://ankastreasures.wordpress.com

September 7th – Martha Walker – www.wagonswestdesigns.blogspot.com

September 8th – Linda Lum DeBono – www.lindalumdebono.com

September 9th – Heidi Kuntz – http://redletterquilts.blogspot.com

September 10th – Jill Finley – http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com

September 10th – Dana Brooks – www.mylazydaisy.blogspot.com

September 11th – Penny Doucette – http://sslsewsimpledesigns.blogspot.com/

September 12th – Ida Houston – http://cowtownquilts.com

September 13th – Liz and Beth Hawkins – http://dreamlaughcreate.blogspot.com

September 14th – Melissa Dunworth – https://www.sewbittersweetdesigns.com

September 15th – Yvonne Fuchs – http://quiltingjetgirl.com

September 16th – Amy Hamberlin – http://katicupcakequiltingco.blogspot.com/

September 16th – Barbara Jones

September 17th – Erica Jackman – http://www.kitchentablequilting.com

September 18th – Leona Avny

September 19th – Margot Languedoc – http://thepatternbasket.blogspot.com

September 20th – Sylvia Schaefer – http://flyingparrotquilts.com

September 21st – Lorna McMahon – http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

September 22nd – Kim Niedzwiecki – https://auribuzz.wordpress.com

September 23rd – Rebekah Craft – http://dontcallmebecky.blogspot.com

September 24th – Julie Cefalu – http://thecraftyquilter.com

September 25th – Mary Ellen Von Holt – http://littlequilts.blogspot.com

September 25th – Mary Jane Carey – http://blog.hollyhillquiltdesigns.com/

September 26th – Daisy Aschehoug – http://antstosugar.com

September 27th – Melissa Corry – http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com

September 28th – Janet Nesbitt – http://www.onesisterdesigns.blogspot.com/

September 29th – Jenny Wilding Cardon – http://blog.shopmartingale.com/

September 30th – Teresa Duryea Wong – http://thirdfloorquilts.blogspot.com

There will be some incredible prizes offered through the blog hop including:

1st Prize:

Blog Readers: A Janome Skyline S5 sewing machine

Your favorite quilt shop: 30 bolts of fabric

2nd Prize:

Blog Readers: 15 Fat quarter bundles and a box of Aurifil thread [48 spools]

Your favorite quilt shop: 15 bolts of fabric

3rd Prize:

Blog Readers: 6 Fat quarter bundles and a special edition tin of goodies from Schmetz Needles

Your favorite quilt shop: 6 bolts of fabric

In addition to the prizes listed above, each blogger will have a special prize offered on their blog the day that they post, so make sure you don’t miss a single day of the blog hop!!! I am going to be giving away a 20 piece fat quarter bundle, you don’t want to miss out!!!

85th Anniversary Giveaway

A little history behind the Jaftex Corporation:

Jaftex Corp. was founded in the 1930’s when Jacob A. Fortunoff started selling fabric on the streets of New York. At that time, the mainstay of the business was women’s sleepwear and lingerie. In the 80’s, Jacob’s grandson, Robert, dramatically changed the business of the company. The business focus was transferred to the over the counter quilt industry when Robert purchased companies like A.E. Nathan, Henry Glass, Stylemaker, Chanteclaire, Fabric Editions/Studioe and more recently The Blank Quilting Corp. Robert is now joined by his two sons, Scott and Greg. Scott currently is the President of Studioe Fabrics, The Blank Quilting Corp. & A.E. Nathan Co., Inc. Greg just joined the business in late 2014 and has successfully spearheaded the company’s foray in to precut fabrics among other contributions.

I am so excited to be part of this blog hop! Check back regularly to find the links to the days blogger!

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A Lovely Year of Finishes – September Goal Party

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Melissa Dunworth

Welcome to September! School is starting and Autumn is almost here, I can feel it in the air and the raindrops falling from the sky are also a sure sign of the changing seasons.

This month I am going to make another Hazel quilt, this one for a dear friend who is having a baby. I probably won’t be finished by the time the darling baby arrives but at least I won’t be super late!

Hazel won’t be pink, but I felt like I needed a cute picture on this post. 🙂

How about you?

What one item did you choose?

You have two requirements to be entered into the prizes this month.

1. Link-up {on this post} the first 7-days of the month

Please choose ONE project

and

2. Link-up in the last 7-days of the month

Only with a completed, successful project. And yes the same one that you choose earlier in the month.

Add your blog post or flickr photo (with appropriate descriptions) to the linky party below.

Please grab a button or link back to Shanna and I so other people can join in the fun!

And if you are on twitter or Instagram tag #ALYoF

**Please note, the linky party is the same here and over at Shanna, so there is no need to enter twice **

Here’s our amazing prizes this month…thank you sponsors!

1. One PDF pattern from Sew Sweetness

2. One PDF pattern from Honey, Bunny, and Doll Designs

3. Thimblepie’s Quilt Supplies – Custom fabric package, 3 yards plus free shipping anywhere

4. Green Fairy Quilts – 3 pdf patterns

5. $15 gift certificate from Fat Quarter Shop

6. PDF Pattern from Katy – The Littlest Thistle

7. One PDF Pattern from Meadow Mist Designs

8. PDF Pattern from Persimon Dreams

9. One pdf Pattern from Clover and Violet

10. One Charm pack or $10.00 gift certificate to
Stitches n’ Giggles (winners choice)

11. Sew BitterSweet Designs one pdf pattern

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Anne’s Back to School Dress

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Melissa Dunworth

I am so excited to report that I finished Anne’s Back to School dress last Friday morning. This was my August goal and I was worried I wouldn’t finish in time. If you are just finishing up your goal today, you can enter until midnight tonight!

The dress turned out super cute! The fabric on top is a Michael Miller print and the fabric on the bottom is by Robert Kaufman. The piping I got from JoAnn’s. I had no idea you could buy pre-made piping, and let me tell you that has sort of changed my world! Now that I have successfully done piping in a purse (made it myself and hated every step) and a dress I feel like I can pretty much conquer any project with piping – piping that I will BUY!

I am so tickled with how it turned out. The piping just gives it so much pizzazz!

And just look at the pockets!

The pattern is Simplicity 1379A – I made it a size 7 which is a little roomy, but I think it looks good on her. Her first official day of school is September 14th. Yes, mommy will be balling her eyes out and Anne will be skipping into the classroom beyond excited!

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A Lovely Year of Finishes – August Finishes Party

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Melissa Dunworth

I have been derailed on my progress for Anne’s dress. I have all my supplies, including PIPING (give me strength!). But as soon as I mail out my secret project, this dress will be my top priority, if I don’t finish by August 31st, it won’t be the end of the world because the first day of kindergarten isn’t until September 14th, so I still have lots of time!

How about you?

What one item did you choose?

You have two requirements to be entered into the prizes this month.

1. Link-up the first 7-days of the month

Please choose ONE project

and

2. Link-up in {on this post} the last 7-days of the month

Only with a completed, successful project. And yes the same one that you choose earlier in the month.

Add your blog post or flickr photo (with appropriate descriptions) to the linky party below.

Please grab a button or link back to Shanna and I so other people can join in the fun!

And if you are on twitter or Instagram tag #ALYoF

**Please note, the linky party is the same here and over at Shanna, so there is no need to enter twice **

Here’s our amazing prizes this month…thank you sponsors!

1. One Charm pack or $10.00 gift certificate to
Stitches n’ Giggles (winners choice)

2. One PDF pattern from Sew Sweetness

3. A Prize from Carrie of Gotcha Covered Quilting

4. One PDF pattern from Honey, Bunny, and Doll Designs

5. Thimblepie’s Quilt Supplies – Custom fabric package, 3 yards plus free shipping anywhere

6. Green Fairy Quilts – 3 pdf patterns

7. $15 gift certificate from Fat Quarter Shop

8. PDF Pattern from Katy – The Littlest Thistle

9. One PDF Pattern from Meadow Mist Designs

10. PDF Pattern from Persimon Dreams

11. One pdf Pattern from Clover and Violet

12. Sew BitterSweet Designs one pdf pattern

13. One PDF pattern from Michele of Aiming for Accuracy

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