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Blue, Blue, this Quilt is Blue!

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I've been working over the past month collecting blue fabrics and now piecing them together for a custom quilt order for a Texas customer. She has ordered two twin quilts complete with pillow shams for her son's room. Stacks of Blue Just a few blocks done I love these shades of blue - they make me think about sailing on the ocean! I have one quilt top done today and the other will be done tomorrow and then they are off to Marie of Blueberry Hill Quilts to be quilted! --Ann I am linking with Quiltsy WIP Wednesday #38 and The Needle and Thread Network WIP Wednesday #67

New Winner for Give Away

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Unfortunately, our first winner did not get back to me with an address! So that means I can make someone else's day and choose a new winner. SUE EDDY - You are a WINNER! I will be trying to get in touch with you for somewhere to send these lovely placemats and napkins! --Ann

Shop Local - Piggy and Bear

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Continuing the shop local highlights, I would like to introduce Heather from Piggy and Bear. Her outfits for little girls and boys are adorable and I'm so happy to share her creations with you. Cupcake Cuties Mother Daughter Aprons Etsy shop: www.piggyandbear.etsy.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/Piggy-and-Bear/151624034879630 Twitter: www.twitter.com/piggy_and_bear 1.    Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about how you started creating. My name is Heather.  I live in Calgary, Alberta.  I worked in television news for many years, and I'm currently a stay at home mom of two beautiful children, ages 3 and 5.  When I became a mom it was a big priority for me to learn to sew.  I wanted to create unique and special pieces for them as my mother had for me and my siblings when we were small.  I love to sew, it's become my passion!  It is also therapeutic for me as I've had Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was a teenager.  Sewing and crocheting really he