Folks, who knew, that after having sinus surgery and deciding that I should start using the sewing machine I bought 6 months ago, I would be here. Welcome to my 4 year blogiversary. Wow!!
Sometimes, I am amazed that I kept with a hobby for 4 years and other times I can’t believe its only been 4 years, its gone by so fast.
This year has been an amazing journey. I want to thank all of you who have joined me and supported me on this journey, both here and on Instagram (IG). Looking at October 2015 through September 2016, these are some of my most memorable projects & WiPs. 
This year has been a big year. I have loved experimenting and playing with different techniques and color. I have loved teaching my new quilting classes. I hope the year ahead is as good to me…I know it is starting out well.
Giveaway
As a thank you, I would like to give away a $80 gift card to Hawthorne Threads. To win:
- Leave a comment, about what quilting topics and themes you are interested in at the moment.
- If you are a follower, leave a second comment letting me know how you follow.
A winner will be randomly chosen and announced next Sunday 9th October at 8pm.
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Winner: Melanie C (email coming your way with the gift certificate).
I am new to applique so am trying to get corners and point to look right, thanks
Congratulations! So much fun 🙂 How do you keep the inspiration and motivation coming?
I follow on the Instagrams 🙂
I am a soon-to-be 72 y/o who loves the new modern quilt trend and wishes to jump into the improv pool but just can’t get more than her toes wet – I look for inspiration everywhere and have enjoyed following your adventures.
I am a follower via bloglovin
Ombre fabrics have my eye.
BlogLovin is the way I follow.
I so appreciate your blog and other contributions to the quilting world. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your inspirations! I’m interested these days in incorporating my scraps, improvisation (as usual), and making conscious decisions about the quilting motifs I use.
I read your blog and stalk you on instagram now that I’ve joined the hordes.
I have been quilting for a long time. I have gotten gone through a lot of styles of quilts. Right now I’m into modern quilts now!!!
I follow you on Bloglovin.
I love all topics on quilting….new tools, new sewing tips, modern quilts, behind the scenes projects, and of course fabric 🙂
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I’d like more blog posts about improv quilting.
I follow you on bloglovin and on instagram.
Congratulations! Modern quilts, traditional quilts and appliqué. 🙂
I follow you on IG. 🙂
Congratulations!!! I’d love to see posts on modern quilt patterns.
I follow you via Bloglovin and IG
I’ve been making minis with lmprov pieced letters, that’s a big interest for me at the moment. One interesting topic that came up was the modern qg’s new definition of derivative and the question of whether they have become the new quilt police
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For the past 2 years I have enjoyed exploring modern quilts….a traditional quilter for over 30 years. So I am trying to blend the two.
Yes! I am following you!
Right now I am concentrating on improving my color-choosing skills and on finishing up some WIPS.
I follow you on Bloglovin and on IG!
*Congratulations!*, Michelle!!…
What a wonderful and busy year it has been for you, too!!
**Thank you, for sharing!!**
Michelle, I am drawn to your artistry, creativity, amazing color sense… And look forward to seeing what you create next!!
Oh, yes!… I follow you by email and on Instagram!
**Thank you, again, for sharing!!**
(Michelle, your modern quilt vision is creative, exciting, and inspirational!… I’d love to take a class with you!)
Congratulations on your anniversary! I’ll hit 4 years myself when March comes 🙂 Right now, I’m loving playing around with designing (though there’s less actual making going on) and planning all the things I’m going to make once I clear the decks.
I follow you on Bloglovin and IG 🙂
I’m getting interested in improv quilting!
And I follow on Feedly!
I’d love more insight into your design process.
I follow on feedly.
congratulations! 4 years is amazing. 🙂 i am always fascinated by piecing and quilting done by hand and english paper piecing. i am also trying to improve my fabric selections…that seems to be what hangs me up a lot.
thank you for the awesome giveaway!
i also follow your blog via feedly. 🙂
I have some improv ideas that I would like to try once I finish the quilt I’m working on. I haven’t strayed from patterns so this is all new to me.
I follow your blog via email.
I’m interested in learning more about needle turn appliqué
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Congratulations on your anniversary! I’m interested in use of color! And improvisational piecing, and modern quilting in general
I follow you via email.
I follow by email.
Modern quilts, design process or new techniques would interest me.
I am always interested in original patterns and in seeing photos of quilts and WIPs. I enjoy your color series as well.
I follow by email.
I love seeing your designs worked out in fabric. Also I love seeing improv. I hesitate to jump in such a project myself, so I love seeing how it works for you so that one day I might also be ready to take the leap :). Thank you for writing such a great blog and sharing your thoughts, processes. I really enjoy reading each and every post.
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I’m interested in finishing all my WIP’s! You have created so many things in your 4 years; I really enjoy your blog.
Thanks for a very generous giveaway! Love everything you do – just keep up the good work!
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