tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273140452024-03-13T10:10:21.323-04:00dzyning thingsthe adventures of a quilt, knitwear, scrapbooking and fabric designerlinda lum debonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067067381408088513noreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27314045.post-19804252437353430322012-11-18T08:27:00.001-05:002012-11-18T08:27:04.401-05:00Byrne Sewing - Cont'd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">The Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party</a> is finished but the giveaways are still open. I still have mine open and there are hints about the baby photos if you need them on the <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday_18.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass blog</a>!</div>
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Announcement! I will be at <a href="http://www.penningtonquilts.com/" target="_blank">Pennington Quilt Works</a> in December! Come by and say hello. I will be doing a talk and book signing. Can't wait to see you!</div>
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I thought that I'd share some more photos from one of my latest appearances. I took so many photos when I did my book signing at <a href="http://www.byrnesewing.com/" target="_blank">Byrne Sewing in New Britain, PA</a>. To me that is a sign of a wonderful quilt shop! Cathy [above though cropped because her eyes were closed!] made a fabulous pillow from my book, New Noel! I love it! I love the green in the pillow and in the sweater that she is wearing!<br />
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I always love these pincushions that use a finial for a base. These samples were so cute!</div>
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I found a copy of Stitch Gifts while I was there. My latest magazine design is in there. It is a fabulous issue! There's many doable easy projects for gift-giving!</div>
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Love these snow globe quilts that they had on display!</div>
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xo, Llinda lum debonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067067381408088513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27314045.post-75331002675612023552012-11-17T09:40:00.002-05:002012-11-17T09:46:16.624-05:00Busy Little Bee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a crazy, crazy few weeks. Let's catch up. After Hurricane Sandy, we started to re-group and get back to school and activities. We were very lucky but there are many here on the east coast who are going through so much. Luana Rubin of<a href="http://equilter.com/" target="_blank"> eQuilter</a> has organized the <a href="http://luanarubin.typepad.com/luana-rubin/2012/11/equilter-hurricane-sandy-5000-quilt-challenge.html" target="_blank">5000 Quit Challenge</a>! <a href="http://bumblebeansbasics.com/" target="_blank">Victoria Findlay Wolfe</a> has organized her own awesome drive for donations! Please help! I am working with a local shop to do our share and details are forthcoming!<br />
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Today is the last day of <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">The Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party</a>. There are some great posts, projects and giveaways! You can still enter <a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">mine</a>!<br />
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I had a short trip to market but it was a good one. [Reminder: sort through and post what photos I do have] I did a couple of book signings at the Henry Glass booth and the Martingale booth. Thank you for dropping by and saying hello!<br />
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I did visit with The Main Event group at <a href="http://www.byrnesewing.com/index.html" target="_blank">Byrne Sewing</a> in New Britain, PA during the morning of the projected noreaster storm. It was a great group of ladies. I love this store! I've purchased two of my Berninas and my Miele vacuum here. Fabulous, fabulous ladies at this store! Fabulous thread and pattern selections too! Owner Debbie Byrne has an amazing store. Do you see my Russian doll ornament up there?<br />
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I think that I forgot to post the winners from Jill Finley's Blook Tour! Apologies.<br />
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Winner of Jill's e-book and my book is:<br />
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Beautiful Quilts, I would really love to win Jill's new book, and your Mom's new book would be great to also.<br />
I love all the beautiful fabrics, patterns, books and designers like your Mom and Jill, who make all these enticing books and patterns. And I love that I have met so many wonderful people over the years because of quilting, and it's great to visit with them, they are always so inspiring.<br />
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The winner of my book is:</div>
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See you then. Remember to keep up with <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">The Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party</a>! My giveaway here is still open! Read about it <a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I have been seeing some fabulous projects from the <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/day-3-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday_13.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass</a> designers. Today is no exception! I love the digital designs that <a href="http://shellycomiskeydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/11/day-three-of-henry-glass-very-merry.html" target="_blank">Shelly Comisky</a> and <a href="http://racoonillustration.wordpress.com/2012/11/13/67/" target="_blank">Wilma Sanchez</a> have designed for you. Did you check out the new baby photos? Cute! Are you good at guessing? I don't know if I could guess very well especially since I know the answers. Sorry, I'm not gonna tell.<br />
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Business first. I am going to be at Rock, Paper, Scissors this Thursday at 7 p.m. I'll be chatting with the North Jersey Modern Quilt Guild. Very cool store and I'm sure very cool people.<br />
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I thought about all of this gift-giving stuff. Do you buy or do you make your gifts? I try to make and fail miserable at it. Ok, that is more of the beginning of a New Year's Resolution, isn't it? I was amazed at some of the answers posted when I asked my Facebook friends if people started making gifts for Christmas. Wow. There are some impressive people who are connected to me on my Facebook page. I designed that snow globe up at the top when I was homeroom mom for Little A's class. That was a fun one.<br />
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I am aiming at making an ornament. Dang. Did I say that out loud? I have ideas swirling in my brain. Ideas that need to take that leap out and onto my cutting board. Yes. Please Do.<br />
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Meanwhile, I think that making some jewelry is a fine idea. I made this necklace a long while ago but don't you think that you could make this? You could have a party with your best friends and put together a few of these in an evening. How fun would that be?<br />
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I made these three pieces from kits or patterns that I bought at a store. I am so fortunate that I have some amazing crafting stores near me. Ok, I'd better get organized and get cracking.<br />
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Llinda lum debonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067067381408088513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27314045.post-66560895154407655962012-11-12T13:58:00.002-05:002012-11-12T13:58:43.780-05:00Let's Continue Hopping Along<br />
No, it is not Easter! We've got two more terrific designers posting for the Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party! <a href="http://dawnheesequilts.blogspot.com/2012/11/very-merry-holidays.html" target="_blank">Dawn Heese</a> and <a href="http://www.jillilystudio.blogspot.com/2012/11/very-merry-its-day-2.html" target="_blank">Jill Finley</a> are posting today. I can guarantee that you'll have a great time posting on their blogs! Are you taking guesses for the baby photo contest? It's all for the big grand prize giveaway for the party. Read all about it <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-henry-glass-very-merry-holiday.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I'm working on some crafty ideas for the holidays but let's revisit some popular ones that I've had on the blog in the past.<br />
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My friend Joanne and I made these wreaths for our school library one winter. Easy and fast decorating.<br />
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All you need are some ornaments, inexpensive yarn, styrofoam balls and a cardboard wreath/circle that you can buy in the floral department at the craft store.</div>
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I found that when I put my star on the top of my tree it would hang over. I made a "wreath" to put at the top instead. I think that it looks so much more glamorous!</div>
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I am trying to make a felt chain. What sort of decorations do you make for the holidays? Hopefully that I can show you soon!</div>
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Welcome to the first day of The Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/</a>! Henry Glass and the designers love this tradition of ours. All of the information is available on the Henry Glass blog. Go over there and enter the grand prize giveaway. You will have take a look at the baby photos and make some guesses over there.Please give each of the designers lots of love. They work very hard to bring this fun event to you! I share today with <a href="http://www.littlequilts.blogspot.com/2012/11/day-1-very-merry-holiday-hop-from-henry.html" target="_blank">Mary Ellen Von Holt</a> of <a href="http://www.littlequilts.com/" target="_blank">Little Quilts</a>. I will be giving away a copy of my latest book, "Sew Merry and Bright" to the grand prize winner.<br />
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For those of you who don't know me, I'm Linda Lum DeBono. I design some fun and happy designs. I write books for Martingale and I do a lot of magazine work for Better Homes and Gardens' <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/" target="_blank">American Patchwork and Quilting</a> and <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/" target="_blank">Quilts and More</a>. I've recently done a few pieces for <a href="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/stitch/home.aspx" target="_blank">Stitch Magazine</a>!</div>
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My latest book, "<a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/sew-merry-and-bright.html" target="_blank">Sew Merry and Bright</a>" was just published recently and I know that you will enjoy it making some fun and fabulous holiday projects!</div>
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This year we are talking about favorites. We were asked about our favorite things about the holidays. I've done a few of these blog hops and you can read about some of the fun stuff that we have going on around here. </div>
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We don't eat turkey. I tried being a good wife one year and made a turkey. It was made perfectly but my husband and I looked at each other and vowed to never make it again. There's just something about turkey that doesn't jive with our palate. We enjoy chicken or seafood [especially lobster!]. For those of you who have read about my favorite holiday foods, here's the <a href="http://lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2009/11/day-2-yummy-goodies.html" target="_blank">post</a> for the mussels and black bean sauce and the always delicious cranberry banana loaf. The recipes and the tags are linked on the right sidebar.</div>
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One fun holiday treat is kettle corn with white chocolate and peppermint. Yum. I buy some kettle corn like Orville Redenbacher's Classic Kettle Corn! Then I melt some white chocolate in a double boiler, mix in two small crushed candy canes and drizzle the chocolate mix on top of the popcorn. You adjust according to your desired sweetness by adding more or less of the chocolate mix.</div>
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I love decorating my trees [yes, I have two trees] and I love collecting special ornaments. One of my favorites is still this<a href="http://lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2009/11/day-7-decorations.html" target="_blank"> leaf</a>. I do like little birdies.</div>
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I wouldn't say that I follow a lot of holiday traditions. I do have one and that is to photograph. The guinea pigs are the usual suspects - Big A and Little A. My nephew Jack is the other one who's usually thrown in front of the camera. As you can see, they don't seem to have a problem, do they? Well, before you agree with me, you need to read <a href="http://lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2009/11/day-6-traditions.html" target="_blank">this</a>!</div>
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The other is to put one new ornament on the tree each year. We usually try to find one that means something for that particular year or one that I really like. I like to collect little glass ornaments and this year I found an adorable owl to keep the other owls company!</div>
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I must admit that I have been very much in love with "Oh Nuts" and the little nesting dolls from my book, <i>Sew Merry and Bright [Publisher: <a href="http://www.martingale-pub.com/" target="_blank">Martingale & Co.</a>]</i>!</div>
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My project for you this year is not so much a pattern but a method for you to design your own wallets using frames.</div>
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I bought this Hobby Land frame at Quilt Market and I just love it! This method gives you the guidelines to draw out your own pattern for any frame. Start by drawing around the outside of the frame and mark where the hinges appear.</div>
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Draw the side of the purse. The bigger the angle away from the side of the frame, the puffier your wallet/purse [hereon will be referred to as purse] will be. Determine how long you want your purse to be. You only need to draw one half. Fold the paper in half by matching up the frame. Cut out on the line. </div>
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Draw a 1/4" seam allowance around using this template on another sheet of paper and cut on this new line. You could have drawn the seam allowance in the last step but I like to cut it out to see if I like the shape and size.</div>
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Cut out two exterior, two interior and two interfacing pieces from the template. I used fusible fleece for this project. Fuse the fleece to the wrong side of the exterior pieces. </div>
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With right sides together, sew the exterior/fleece pieces together along the BOTTOM of the purse from one side of the mark for the hinge to the other. Leave the top open for now.</div>
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I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial! Visit me on Facebook and show me your creation! The link is on the sidebar. Meanwhile, enjoy some of my latest press to get you into the holiday spirit! I have another quilt in the latest issue of American Patchwork & Quilting and will update with it later today.<br />
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Are you ready to party? Well, <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Henry Glass Very Merry Holiday Party</a> is on tomorrow morning! Join us, won't you? There are some fun giveaways and as always, lots of holiday ideas will be presented to you by the very talented designers in the Henry Glass family. I'm up first so come back tomorrow!</div>
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I have been thinking about Halloween a lot but haven't gotten to the point of making my treats this year. I have the stash to make up some fun things but Quilt Market is on my mind! I was looking at some past ideas and they made me hungry! Read all about it <a href="http://lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2010/09/fall-o-ween-day-1-colors.html" target="_blank">here</a>. What kind of treats are you making up this year? I am looking forward to eating some crocodile eyes ...</div>
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Remember to visit all of the websites for Jill Finley's <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/2012/10/blook-tour-final-day-grand-prize.html" target="_blank">home sweet home Blook Tour</a>. She also has a grand prize giveaway on her blog. My <a href="http://lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/2012/10/home-sweet-quilt-blook-tour.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a> ends tonight! Make sure that you leave a comment there to enter!<br />
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Hi, Lil' A here. Welcome to the second day of <a href="http://www.jillilystudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jill Finley</a>'s <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/p/blook-tour.html" target="_blank">home sweet quilt Blook Tour</a>! <a href="http://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/home-sweet-quilt-blook-tour/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> did a great job yesterday!</div>
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Mom doesn't know this but we reviewed this book. She's making breakfast and we want to eat. I have the help of my brother, Big A. Together we will give you an unbiased review of this new quilt book written by Jill and published by <a href="http://www.martingale-pub.com/" target="_blank">Martingale & Co</a>.</div>
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Wanna see some more great photos? Martingale & Co. has some over <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/home-sweet-quilt.html" target="_blank">here</a>. We think that the book is beautiful. The instructions are clear and the diagrams are great!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Guess what? One lucky winner will win an e-book version of <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/home-sweet-quilt.html" target="_blank">home sweet quilt</a>. We hit Mom's stash of books and we are going to give that winner a copy of her new book, <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/sew-merry-and-bright.html" target="_blank">Sew Merry and Bright</a>, too! Don't tell please because we don't want a time out or something. Tell us what you love about quilting. We will give away a SECOND copy of mom's book to you if you tell us what you thought about our review. We'll choose a name next Sunday. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 21, 2012 at midnight.</span></div>
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This weekend I am going to be part of my friend, Jill Finley's Blook Tour for her new book, home sweet quilt. My day will be on Sunday. I have the post swirling in my mind right now. Come back and check it out! Details <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/p/blook-tour.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I am! I am! Come and say hello! I'm going to be at two book signings so drop by and get a book [first come, first served!] I would love to chat with you!<br />
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xo, Llinda lum debonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067067381408088513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27314045.post-88555733491389517702012-10-05T09:13:00.002-04:002012-10-05T09:13:30.598-04:00It's Time To Get Back To Regular Programming!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone! Remember me? Yeah, me, your old friend, Linda. It is time to get back to this ol' blog. The last post was in August and that is about the time that I got sick. It was like a bad cold that continually sucked all of my energy away and I still have a tickle but the worst is over. Let's just forget it happened. I don't want to do it again. I literally haven't sewn in months, I've worked slowly and steadily. Now that fall is here, it's crunch time.<br />
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So, for the next few weeks it will suddenly feel as though I have so much to share with you! First, I am happy to announce that I will be part of my friend <a href="http://jillilystudio.blogspot.com/p/blook-tour.html" target="_blank">Jill Finley</a>'s Blook Tour! Clever isn't she? That's why she's my friend! Martingale did a fabulous job on her book and I can't wait to show all of you! Make sure that you hang around because you could win her book! Here's the exciting line up:<br />
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Saturday, October 13: Aurifil Threads [<a href="http://www.auribuzz.wordpress.com/">www.auribuzz.wordpress.com</a>]<br />
Sunday, October 14: Linda Lum DeBono [<a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.blogspot.com/">www.lindalumdebono.blogspot.com</a>]<br />
Monday, October 15: Madamme Samm [www.sewwequilt.com]<br />
Tuesday, October 16: Pam Vieira-McGinnis [www.pamkittymorning.blogspot.com]<br />
Wednesday, October 17: Amy Ellis [www.amyscreativeside.com/blog]<br />
Thursday, October 18: Stitch This [Martingale] [http://blog.shopmartingale.com]<br />
Friday, October 19: Cori Blunt [www.creativityamongstchaos.blogspot.com]<br />
Saturday, October 20: Jacquelynne Steves [www.thenoblewife.blogspot.com]<br />
Sunday, October 21: Henry Glass Fabrics [www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com]<br />
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Martingale & Co. just informed me that this book of mine won a prestigious Award of Excellence from Publishing Professionals Network [formerly Bookbuilders West] in the area of design, illustration, photography, paper, printing, and binding! Congratulations, Martingale, YOU ROCK!</div>
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Thanks for following along on the Sew Merry and Bright book tour! All of the posts have been great! Some of the giveaways are still going on too! I hope that you enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed designing and writing it!<br />
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Today my special guest is my good buddy,<a href="http://www.marklipinski.com/" target="_blank"> Mark Lipinski</a>! I am afraid but excited to see what he's up to today because he asked for a photo of me from my childhood. <br />
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p.s. I have been having spam and computer problems this week. Sorry I had to put in the robot for comments.</div>linda lum debonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067067381408088513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27314045.post-30682869746872933652012-07-28T06:44:00.000-04:002012-07-28T06:54:04.667-04:00Day 11: Fat Quarter Shop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to <a href="http://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/sew-merry-and-bright-blog-hop-and-giveaway/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> for their fabulous post yesterday. Who doesn't love some awesome thread? I have designed a few projects for their blog. I used their thread in this book. Their colors are to die for! In case you missed it, go and check see what this <a href="http://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/sew-merry-and-bright-blog-hop-and-giveaway/" target="_blank">box</a> is all about!<br />
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Today I welcome the <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a>! Kimberly Jolly founded the Fat Quarter Shop in 2003. She is an avid quilter [though I don't know how she does it with four kids and a busy business!].<br />
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She puts together some fabulous kits and creative bundles and. Her husband, Kevin, has joined in the business. You can't miss their clever marketing bundles and of particular interest, take a look at their holiday shop, <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?sid=8612728630208612&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=69441&Parent_Ids=0,881" target="_blank">The Christmas Cloth</a> Store at the Fat Quarter Shop. Here's fellow Henry Glass designer's <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?sid=8612728630208612&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=69441&Parent_Ids=0,881" target="_blank">Snow Much Fun Flannel</a>.<br />
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You can still enter to win some wonderful things at the <a href="http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/blog-tour-sew-merry-and-bright/#comments" target="_blank">Martingale</a>, <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour_25.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass</a>, <a href="http://www.fatquarterly.com/sew-bright-and-merry-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Fat Quarterly</a>, and <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/07/pat-sloan-sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour.html" target="_blank">Pat Sloan</a>.</div>
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Thank you to <a href="http://www.fatquarterly.com/sew-bright-and-merry-blog-tour.html#comments" target="_blank">Fat Quarterly</a> yesterday for their lovely post for this tour! You can read it here. Remember, there are still some awesome giveaways <a href="http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/blog-tour-sew-merry-and-bright/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/07/pat-sloan-sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour_25.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Today the <a href="http://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/sew-merry-and-bright-blog-hop-and-giveaway/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> crew writes their review for the <i>Sew Merry and Brigh</i>t Book Tour. I love Aurifil threads. I love the colors and it is smooth as silk. <br />
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On a different note, <a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Henry Glass Fabrics</a> is having a Summer Party. Tune in to read about some fun, summer antics. The designers have been busy. Win some fabric while you're there.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.kimdiehl.com/" target="_blank">Kim Diehl</a> for her great post yesterday on the Henry Glass blog! You can still enter the giveaway over at <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour_25.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass</a>, at Pat Sloan's post <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/07/pat-sloan-sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour.html" target="_blank">here</a> and Martingale's <a href="http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/blog-tour-sew-merry-and-bright/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Today, we have the fabulous folks over at <a href="http://www.fatquarterly.com/" target="_blank"><i>Fat Quarterly magazine</i></a>. Pat has a two-part <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/07/pat-sloan-featured-quilters-the-fat-quarterly-team-part-2.html" target="_blank">interview</a> with the Fat Quarterly family. I love to read the e-zine because I can take it with me when I am sitting around waiting for my kids when they're in tae kwon do, piano or whatever else I am waiting for!<br />
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I was asked which was my favorite design to make. I would have to say that I had tons of fun with the Holiday Musical Chairs and the Oh Nuts! ornament. For the <b>Holiday Musical Chairs</b>, it was all about having fun with the fabrics and moving that square around!<br />
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We are on Day 8 of the <i>Sew Merry and Bright</i> Book Tour. Have you been enjoying all of the posts? I asked <a href="http://www.kimdiehl.com/" target="_blank">Kim Diehl</a> to review my book for the <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour_25.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass blog</a>. Go over and check it out!</div>
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Wow, is it Day 7 on this S<i>ew Merry and Bright</i> book tour? Thanks to Lee Heinrich for the fabulous post yesterday. Her squirrel is adorable! I love to see your designs. <br />
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I've had some wonderful guests so far and today is no different! Today we have <a href="http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/blog-tour-sew-merry-and-bright/" target="_blank">Martingale & Co.</a>, the publishers of this beautiful book, as the guest on Day 7.<br />
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I met the Acquisitions Editor, Karen, at my first <a href="http://www.quilts.com/home/index.php" target="_blank">Quilt Market</a> and we had talked about working on a book. Well, it took me 5 years before I submitted a book proposal because I was 6 months pregnant when we met. Big A was a busy child and the book was on hold. I finally submitted two books, <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=N&pfull=N&pname=Y&pkeywords=N&search_performed=Y&cid=0&q=linda+lum+debono&x=0&y=0&dispatch=products.search" target="_blank"><i>Cool Girls Quilt</i></a> and <i>Sew Sentimental</i>. Both were published in 2007. You can check out all of the books that I've written or contributed to <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=N&pfull=N&pname=Y&pkeywords=N&search_performed=Y&cid=0&q=linda+lum+debono&x=0&y=0&dispatch=products.search" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I contributed to these wonderful books. My pincushion is on the cover of <i>Sew The Perfect Gift</i>.<br />
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Fast forward to today. <i><a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/sew-merry-and-bright.html" target="_blank">Sew Merry and Bright</a></i> was a joy to work on and the results are fabulous. I loved working with everyone at Martingale on this book. Thanks to Mary Green, Karen Soltys, Paula Schlosser and her team, Brent Kane, Karen Johnson and Mary Burns. My editor, Rebecca Kemp, did a great job of keeping things in good order!<br />
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Thank you to <a href="http://katespaindesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-giveaway.html">Kate Spain</a> for the awesome post yesterday! Make sure that you go through and read everyone's posts. Each one so far has been so fun yet so different! P<a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-review-and.html#comment-form">at Sloan's</a> giveaway is still open.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Wednesday, July 25 - <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Henry Glass Fabrics</a></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Thursday, July 26 - <a href="http://www.fatquarterly.com/blog" style="color: #003366; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fat Quarterly</a></span></li>
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My next guest is Lee Heinrich of <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-review-and.html#comment-form">Freshly Pieced</a>. We met while waiting for the shuttle to the airport this spring in Kansas City right after <a href="http://www.quilts.com/home/index.php">Quilt Market</a>. I know, mama told me not to talk to strangers. I really liked Lee as we started talking and I had myself a guest here in a matter of minutes. Perhaps she agreed because I talked her ear off but I digress and she hasn't said so. There was just something that was oozing with sincerity and confidence. I like that about people and can pick it up easily. I was right and let's add talented, nice and enthusiastic. Lee is one of those people that you like to have around you. You'll see when you read her blog. She does so much and she has two little ones to boot!</div>
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She co-designed and co-hosted the <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/12/sampler-for-all-seasons.html">Summer Sampler Quilt Quilt-Along</a>. Love it!</div>
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I love her version. You can see it <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2012/07/sew-merry-and-bright-book-review-and.html#comment-form">here</a>.</div>
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Thank you <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=10375">Ellen Luckett Baker</a> for her lovely post yesterday! You can still enter her giveaway and <a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/2012/07/pat-sloan-sew-merry-and-bright-book-tour.html">Pat's</a>!</div>
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I am excited to introduce today's guest too! Kate Spain is a designer who licenses her designs in many industries beyond the quilting industry. I LOVE her style and her <a href="http://katespaindesigns.blogspot.com/">blog</a> is a lovely read. I feel especially grateful for her participation in this book tour because she was in the midst of moving. Thank you, Kate!</div>
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If you haven't seen her designs before, she designs lovely <a href="http://www.katespain.com/products.html">fabric</a> for Moda. I love her holiday line, Joy, and am going to make some things with it. Fat Quarter Shop has the line <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/Joy-Kate-Spain-Moda-Fabrics.asp">here</a>. Fabulous, isn't it?</div>
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See? Talented. Nice too. My son's comments: "We should have purchased that lemon cup that you loved and she used to design for Nickelodeon? Awesome." Ok, I had the cup in my hand and headed to pay but said young man was grumpy that day. I had to put it down and leave the store. Hrmph! </div>
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She designs many other beautiful goods and you will have to drop by her <a href="http://www.katespain.com/">website</a> and blog to read about the latest because I am beginning to sound like a stalker. Well, I am but don't tell her!</div>
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Great visit with <a href="http://www.patsloan.typepad.com/">Pat Sloan</a> yesterday! Love her! She gets you to show things like a messy studio desk! She has a way with people you know!<br />
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Today I have a special guest. I have never met <a href="http://thelongthread.com/">Ellen Luckett Baker</a> but I have admired her website, fabric and her <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?page_id=6913">book</a>! Her first line, <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=4944721121404944&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=66458&Parent_Ids=">Quilt Blocks</a>, was lovely! I saw a display of the range at <a href="http://www.rockpaperscissorsnj.com/">Rock, Paper, Scissors</a> a little while ago. I love the colors and the geometric shapes!<br />
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Ellen writes all about handmade and she curates with a sharp and discerning eye for the beautifully goods that artists show on their own blogs. I love to see what inspires her to put into her collections.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aurifil.com/little_red_reindeer.pdf">Aurifil holiday project</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.com/storage/crafttabs%20-lg.pdf"> Crafter's gift tags.</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lindalumdebono.com/storage/gift_tags.pdf">Funky gift tags.</a></div>
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