On July 4, 2007 at the urging of my friend Diane, I started my blog and it has been a wonderful journey! Today is post #3489 in 3288 days. And I thought I would run out of things to say..... I love taking the photographs for the blog too.
Yesterday I changed my mind on the mindless piecing. I was going to add more blocks and make it longer but instead I chose the Martha Negley twig fabric as a narrow border and decided to use the pieced strips as borders.
I trimmed the center and the border strips and sewed it together. It is 17" x 21". Now I'm not sure if it is a table centerpiece or small wall art.
My other project yesterday was ironing the creases out of 23 pink fabrics. I have wanted to make an all pink quilt for a long time. The fabric on the right is enough for a backing. I have decided to do another 16 patch quilt because that is great mindless sewing while watching Netflix. Some of the fabrics are fairly small pieces so the larger pieces will be repeated more often in the quilt. There is no hurry on this project and it will be a fill in when I don't have anything else to work on. I will start cutting strips today.
Happy Blogiversary!!! I am so glad you were talked into blogging! I enjoy it so much! I am looking forward to retiring in three years. Am "building" my stash --- at least, that's the excuse I'm using for my whim buying. I've made tops for years, with the intent of getting a longarm quilting machine to finish. I realized that dream 2 1/2 years ago and have had a blast learning the machine and finishing quilt tops. Initially, I thought it might be a way to earn money after I retire, but I'm having such a blast doing what I want and gifting my quilts away, that I may change my initial plan and just enjoy. Have a great 4th of July!!
Happy anniversary, Wanda. I haven't been with you for all 9 years, but I have been a faithful reader for perhaps 7 or so. Your output is a marvel to me; how you finish all that you do is remarkable.
Your pinks are going to make into a gorgeous sixteen patch! Happy Blogiversary -- I know I've told you before, but I am SO very, very grateful for the way you share yourself, your process, and your incredibly beautiful work with all of us. I can hardly find words to describe how much I have learned from you and how much you and your colors inspire me.
Happy Anniversary!! You have blessed my life and my quilting with your faithful postings and responses! You are an amazing and generous person!! Love the little quilt!
Happy anniversary and thank you for all your posting! It's wonderful to start the day with a cup of coffee and posts of your creative journey! I hope you enjoy many more days of quilting and posting!! Happy 4th of July! Mary in R.I.
Congratulations - it is amazing how time flies when blogging - I knew we started to blog around the same time - yours was one of the blogs I found to read in the beginning of my own blogging - I just checked my archives and my 9 years was in April. It is fun to keep track of our projects, share information and have fun keeping a daily (or almost) journal
Happy 9th, Wanda. I've enjoyed your posts for 5 or 6 years. We must have some connection... I've been thinking about an all pink quilt, too. The box that contains the pinks has been calling to me. I probably won't be starting it any time soon as there are way too many irons in the fire already. I will enjoy watching yours progress. Hugs and thanks for all the great quilt and garden entertainment.
Happy Blogiversary Wanda! I can only imagine how many people you have inspired in those 3000 + posts these past 9 years. I know you definitely have me! Here is to continued exuberance!
Congratulations and Happy Blogging Anniversary!! Your blog is like a ray of sunshine beaming out from my screen! Thank you for inspiring us and teaching us.
Happy Blogiversary, Wanda!! Thank you for all the inspiration you give us!! Cannot wait to see the pink quilt come to life.... Sandra B scb304@juno.com
Happy happy day for all of us to share your quilting journey all these years. I still have my pink fabric tied up from 2+ years ago when you helped me with fabrics. I also plan on making another 16 squares block quilt, I just finished binding a child's one last night, I love it. I'm mainly a bright color person but occasionally I like love pale fabrics together. Looking forward to seeing how you make this one.
Happy anniversary, Wanda! Lucky for us that you launched your blog - there's always so much inspiration in your work. Love what you're doing with the latest piece - I think it would be a great table runner.
Happy Blogavverserary!! I have followed for a long time...I wonder how long. Thank you for continuing to blog and share your skill and enthusiasm. I love pink and it looks like this is going to be another good one!! Happy 4th. Carol
A very happy blogiversary, Wanda! Every day I look forward to seeing you at work! Thanks for the beautiful quilts and garden, too! Happy 4th from Cape Cod, MA Donna B.
I just wish I had found your blog sooner, but I have been enjoying it about a year or so. Yours is the blog format and content I would copy if ever I started a blog. It's just about perfect. Thanks so much for sharing. joyecox@yahoo.com
Congratulations Wanda. I'm just one of your many followers and love to see what you get up to. And I'm always amazed at your incredible output!!! Very best wishes from New Zealand and I look forward to many more blogs to come. jenny
Congratulations! You amaze me with your talent and output! I think keeping track of how many of this and that helps spur you on. I love the scrappy look in today's blog....the twig fabric really makes it sing! Keep up the good work and I love to see your gardening photos too.
Another reader chiming in who is wowed by your creativity and thankful for the knowledge you share on your blog. What you accomplish each year is astounding as well. Your blog is truly an inspiration. Happy Blogiversary cheers to you.
Happy 9th Anniversay - there are such a lot of followers of your blog who are so pleased Diane got you hooked! Love your new piece and your pinks look like candy floss!
Happy Blog Anniversary, Wanda! I, for one, am so thankful you started and never stopped. I enjoy your inspiration every time I visit, which is often! Thank you for sharing your art!
The mini is just gorgeous! The twigs set it off perfectly. Amazing.
9 years! Wow :) I've read every single blog post that you've put up, and I keep up to date with you most days :) I follow your blog on bloglovin so if I miss a couple of days I can just scroll back and catch up. You're always offering up colourful inspiration for us all. I know we'd all be worried if you didn't blog for a couple of days :) x
Congratulations Wanda, and until you start a blog, edit photos, check words, and post it, no-one realises all the background time that goes into this. Love those pinks and the finished blocks, a fabric of art for sure.
Thanks for all your sharing and inspiration over all the years. I've learned so much and have been motivated by so many of your posts. Your work is amazing and I thoroughly enjoy following along your quilting journey!
Happy belated blogiversary, Wanda! You know I am here as much as I can be. Always inspiring and such a great person. Thanks for all your help over the years!
Happy Blogiversary! I will hit 10 years this November and there's no one that surprises more than me! Although, I would have sworn that you started yours before me.
Happy Anniversary Wanda! You are an inspiration to so many-I'm glad you decided to share your talents with us through a blog-and to be so responsive to questions about your process. I look forward to the next 3500 or so posts!
Congratulations on your blogiversary! It takes dedication to be so consistent. If only you could know how many of us you've inspired and taught along the way...I bet that number would be something to celebrate, also!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!! I am so glad you were talked into blogging! I enjoy it so much! I am looking forward to retiring in three years. Am "building" my stash --- at least, that's the excuse I'm using for my whim buying. I've made tops for years, with the intent of getting a longarm quilting machine to finish. I realized that dream 2 1/2 years ago and have had a blast learning the machine and finishing quilt tops. Initially, I thought it might be a way to earn money after I retire, but I'm having such a blast doing what I want and gifting my quilts away, that I may change my initial plan and just enjoy. Have a great 4th of July!!
Mindy in Indy......mindylr@att.net
Happy anniversary !!! Love your use of color.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!!
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Happy anniversary, Wanda! I am anxious to see your pink project come together.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Wanda. I haven't been with you for all 9 years, but I have been a faithful reader for perhaps 7 or so. Your output is a marvel to me; how you finish all that you do is remarkable.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! So thankful for you, you are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteRondi
Happy Blogaversary and I love to see all the fabulous projects you create...hope to read many many more of your posts......
ReplyDeleteYour pinks are going to make into a gorgeous sixteen patch! Happy Blogiversary -- I know I've told you before, but I am SO very, very grateful for the way you share yourself, your process, and your incredibly beautiful work with all of us. I can hardly find words to describe how much I have learned from you and how much you and your colors inspire me.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! 9 years WOW.
ReplyDeleteThat all pink is a great idea. I came into an overabundance of lilac and lavender fabrics and I may do the same thing.
Happy Anniversary!! You have blessed my life and my quilting with your faithful postings and responses! You are an amazing and generous person!! Love the little quilt!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary and thank you for all your posting! It's wonderful to start the day with a cup of coffee and posts of your creative journey! I hope you enjoy many more days of quilting and posting!! Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteMary in R.I.
Congratulations - it is amazing how time flies when blogging - I knew we started to blog around the same time - yours was one of the blogs I found to read in the beginning of my own blogging - I just checked my archives and my 9 years was in April. It is fun to keep track of our projects, share information and have fun keeping a daily (or almost) journal
ReplyDeleteHappy 9th, Wanda. I've enjoyed your posts for 5 or 6 years.
ReplyDeleteWe must have some connection... I've been thinking about an all pink quilt, too. The box that contains the pinks has been calling to me. I probably won't be starting it any time soon as there are way too many irons in the fire already. I will enjoy watching yours progress.
Hugs and thanks for all the great quilt and garden entertainment.
Happy happy blogiversary. Thanks for sharing all that you do with the online community. I most enjoy your blog and the inspiration you share.
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Happy Blogiversary Wanda! I can only imagine how many people you have inspired in those 3000 + posts these past 9 years. I know you definitely have me! Here is to continued exuberance!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogiversary! Your work is inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and Happy Blogging Anniversary!! Your blog is like a ray of sunshine beaming out from my screen! Thank you for inspiring us and teaching us.
ReplyDeletehappy blogiversary
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the anniversary of your blog. I have enjoyed the past few years of seeing what you do every day. You inspire me!
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Happy Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary and many many more.
Happy Blogiversary, Wanda!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the inspiration you give us!! Cannot wait to see the pink quilt come to life....
Sandra B
scb304@juno.com
Happy happy day for all of us to share your quilting journey all these years. I still have my pink fabric tied up from 2+ years ago when you helped me with fabrics. I also plan on making another 16 squares block quilt, I just finished binding a child's one last night, I love it. I'm mainly a bright color person but occasionally I like love pale fabrics together. Looking forward to seeing how you make this one.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Wanda! Reading your column is how I start my day, always inspiring and informative. You are a talented artist! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Wanda! Lucky for us that you launched your blog - there's always so much inspiration in your work. Love what you're doing with the latest piece - I think it would be a great table runner.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogavverserary!! I have followed for a long time...I wonder how long.
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to blog and share your skill and enthusiasm. I love pink and it looks like this is going to be another good one!!
Happy 4th.
Carol
Congrats.....that's amazing!!! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteA very happy blogiversary, Wanda! Every day I look forward to seeing you at work! Thanks for the beautiful quilts and garden, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th from Cape Cod, MA
Donna B.
I just wish I had found your blog sooner, but I have been enjoying it about a year or so. Yours is the blog format and content I would copy if ever I started a blog. It's just about perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletejoyecox@yahoo.com
Congratulations Wanda. I'm just one of your many followers and love to see what you get up to. And I'm always amazed at your incredible output!!!
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes from New Zealand and I look forward to many more blogs to come.
jenny
Congratulations! You amaze me with your talent and output! I think keeping track of how many of this and that helps spur you on.
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy look in today's blog....the twig fabric really makes it sing! Keep up the good work and I love to see your gardening photos too.
Congrats! Love seeing your pics and reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I've enjoyed your blog and your photos. I usually learn something too!
ReplyDeleteI love your little table topper/art quilt. It's whatever you say it is! You used wonderful fabrics.
You amaze me with your talents! Keep up the creativity - love all your works!
ReplyDeleteKatie from
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com
Congratulations on your anniversary! I have just recently begun reading your blog. The twig fabric looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration over the years, here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteAnother reader chiming in who is wowed by your creativity and thankful for the knowledge you share on your blog. What you accomplish each year is astounding as well. Your blog is truly an inspiration. Happy Blogiversary cheers to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy 9th Anniversay - there are such a lot of followers of your blog who are so pleased Diane got you hooked! Love your new piece and your pinks look like candy floss!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary, Wanda! I, for one, am so thankful you started and never stopped. I enjoy your inspiration every time I visit, which is often! Thank you for sharing your art!
ReplyDeleteThe mini is just gorgeous! The twigs set it off perfectly. Amazing.
9 years! Wow :) I've read every single blog post that you've put up, and I keep up to date with you most days :) I follow your blog on bloglovin so if I miss a couple of days I can just scroll back and catch up. You're always offering up colourful inspiration for us all. I know we'd all be worried if you didn't blog for a couple of days :) x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Wanda, and until you start a blog, edit photos, check words, and post it, no-one realises all the background time that goes into this. Love those pinks and the finished blocks, a fabric of art for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Wanda. Here's to many more! You are a great inspiration to me.
ReplyDeletewow 9 years, how time flies when we are all having fun! another big fan of yours Wanda...Cher
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Wanda, congrats on 9 years! And looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Your blog is a steady reminder (and inspiration) of the rewards of consistent and thoughtful practice.
ReplyDeleteHappy 9th! Your mindless piece is so fun! I can't wait to see how your pink quilt comes out. Those are some gorgeous pinks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your sharing and inspiration over all the years. I've learned so much and have been motivated by so many of your posts. Your work is amazing and I thoroughly enjoy following along your quilting journey!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated blogiversary, Wanda! You know I am here as much as I can be. Always inspiring and such a great person. Thanks for all your help over the years!
ReplyDeleteSue
Happy Blogiversary! I will hit 10 years this November and there's no one that surprises more than me! Although, I would have sworn that you started yours before me.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, Wanda. It has been fun following your journey.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! Love your work. So glad your friend talked you into blogging.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Wanda! You are an inspiration to so many-I'm glad you decided to share your talents with us through a blog-and to be so responsive to questions about your process. I look forward to the next 3500 or so posts!
ReplyDeleteA big congrats..!!! Wondering how Diane is doing...She is not blogging..Do you know??
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogiversary! It takes dedication to be so consistent. If only you could know how many of us you've inspired and taught along the way...I bet that number would be something to celebrate, also!
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