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About mlwilkie

Software Developer, Mother, Wife with keen interest in art, design and crafts of all kinds.

How are my goals tracking???

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First month of 2014 is over, and to be honest it was a little difficult to keep up with my goals, mostly due to the flu and bronchitis I had over the first two weeks of the month. Now that all is better, I am happy with what I accomplished in the shortened month.

This was the goals/plan for January:

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  • [UNDERWAY – 2 of 4 blocks complete] Riley Blake Challenge Quilt (Fabric Purchased, Kona White needed) GOAL for A LOVELY YEAR OF FINISHES FOR FEBRUARY

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  • [COMPLETE] Scrap-bee-licious Bee Blocks (Use Stash)
  • [COMPLETE] Stash Bee Blocks (Use Stash)
  • [COMPLETE] Pillow Pop QAL (threadbias) (Use Stash)
  • [COMPLETE] Projects for Book Review Tuesday (Use Stash)

For February, I need to revise my goals slightly. I think I can finish two lap –> full size quits per quarter….I think one per month may have been slightly optimistic. So here is the revised plan:

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  •  X & + Quilt
    (Fabric Purchased,
    including backing)
  • Scrap-bee-licious Bee Blocks
    (Use Stash)
  • Stash Bee Blocks
    (Use Stash)
  • Pillow Pop QAL (threadbias)
    (Use Stash)
  • Publish Tapa Cloth Stars Paper Piecing Pattern
  • Border & Lines Project Check-in
  • Finish Riley Blake Challenge Quilt!!
    (carry over from last month)
  • Gypsy Wife QAL blocks
    (Fabric Purchased)
  • Scrap-bee-licious Bee Blocks
    (Use Stash)
  • Stash Bee Blocks
    (Use Stash)
  • Pillow Pop QAL (threadbias)
    (Use Stash)
  • Book Review Tuesday Project
    (Use Stash)
  • Publish Tapa Cloth Stars Paper Piecing Pattern
    (Use Stash)
  • X & + Quilt (at least 20 blocks)
    (Fabric Purchased,
    including backing)

Linking up with Lee over @ Freshly Pieced for WiP Wednesday (see button on right menu); and for my February goal – “A Lovely Year of Finishes” (button on right menu).

Zakka Inspiration + Book Review Giveaway Winner

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So, last week’s book review was Zakka Style. I decided to show you some of the Zakka-like projects that has inspired me. Here we go:

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Source: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/current-top-five-favorite-kindle-cases-171635

Tote
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Source: http://www.noodle-head.com/2013/05/super-tote-super-hearts.html

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Source: http://sotakhandmade.blogspot.com/2014/01/boxy-pouch.html

Pillow
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Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrstitched/7343264882/in/pool-590152@N25/

Pencil Case
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Source: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2007/9/8/arriving-at-purl-any-minute-now-last-minute-patchwork-quilte.html

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Source: http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/crafts/2010/01/04/giveaway-35/

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Source: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/9c/66/68/9c6668d8a06191b876bacd1d3e5f5493.jpg

Now, the winner of Zakka Style is:

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#17 is Debra Kay Neiman. Congratulations, Debra I will send you an email to get your details.

Next week, Sarah @ Sarah Quilts will be hosting Book Review Tuesday, in which she will share a Sarah Fielke book.

Sunday Stash #5 – 2014

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I have a new power cable for my laptop, so I am back up and running….now to get my posts out :-).

I have a significant pile of fabric to show over the next few weeks….IMG_1152

But let’s start with what arrived in the mail, 01 February from Pink Chalk Fabrics – Japanese Imports Spring Mix FQ Bundle. Don’t you love these vegetable/fruit prints.

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and these wonderful flower prints and stripe prints. A great bundle!!
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Linking up with Molli Sparkles for Sunday Stash (see button on the right menu).