About my header

My shed is my header by my son Darrell, He painted the Robin for me and said that it reminded him of me. Because Robins use other birds nest and if there is an egg in it, they will take care of it just like its their own. He said thats what I do, I have always taken care of others in need of a home when I come across someone in need. Isnt that Sweet, I had told him I wanted a bird and this is the one he chose. Robins have solid blue eggs which are the symbols for him and his brothers and the speckled egg are the others I have taken into my home. It was very touching to me because he researched his piece, He is a true artist and has lots of great jobs. my neighbor had hers done to

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

IT ALL ABOUT ME BLOG HOP



Todays Hop schedule,PLEASE, visit all the artist and enjoy !! Thanks to Mdm. Samm and Marlene for hosting this blog hop! Be sure to visit the "hoppers" below today to see more!
My project uses the Amy Bradley instructions that we were so generously given, Thank you Amy. just click on the links listed. 

Wednesday, February 27
The Passions of Cliodana
QuiltMamas
Marathon Quilter
Marla's Crafts
Fiber Babble
Simple Sew ( Your Here) *********
Sewn Seabees
Charlotte at That Other Blog
Nini's Patchwork
Charlotte's Creations
Ipiece2-Mary
My Spoolish Art

THERE WERE SOME GREAT TIPS ABOUT APPLIQUEING SENT WITH THIS PATTERN,  BIASED.  
MY MOM LOVES THESE COLORS AND I PROMISED TO MAKE HER A GIFT THIS YEAR WITH THEM. I WAS INSPIRED TO CREATE AN APPLIQUE PROJECT WHO MY MOM IS.  


I USED A FABRIC GLUE STICK TO ATTACH ALL THE CUT OUTS, then !

I HAD BEEN BROWSING A QUILT STORE AND FOUND THIS PRODUCT THAT CAPTURED MY INTEREST, SLICKER, IT MAKES FABRIC INTO PLIABLE VINYL, GREAT FOR COSMETIC BAGS OR COIN PURSES. ITS WASHABLE AND EASY TO SEW WITH.  JUST IRON IT ON ! NOW ITS ALL FUSED ONTO MY FABRIC

ABOUT MY MOM, WHO  DRINKS COFFEE 24/7 AND CAN SLEEP AFTERWARDS, SHE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL CARD MAKER, THEY CALL HER THE CARDLADY. SHE ALSO IS A PERSONAL CHEF AND RUNS A CATERING BUSINESS, HENCE THIS IS A LADY IN A CHEF'S JACKET. 


so I designed a VINYL desk mat. it will roll up and travel with her. she travels often to conventions about stamping. (notice the word Stamper) its washable too. I used stamps she has given me to create my own fabric pattern on some Bella Moda GOLD Solid. 

After ironing on the vinyl on top of my art work, I sewed a Fat Quarter of Jay McCarroll Center City to the back as if I were making a sausage pillow case, using the French seam technique.  There is no batting due to the surface must be flat for stamping. When  the stamping mat becomes dirty, throw it in the washing machine or wipe clean. The vinyl is soft. 

My mother has many talents and has always been creative with what God has given her. She is beautiful and talented.


So, its not all about Me, but its me being like my Mother. 

Enjoy the rest of the Hop
LOVE, XO SHIRLEY


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99 comments:

  1. Susie February 27, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Hi Shirley, love your take on the pattern, she looks great. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:58 AM

      I would love to make my granddaughters some for with some bright colors.

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  2. loreneFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I love how you honored your mom! Great job. I want to try the vinyl stuff!

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  3. charlotteFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Very cute Shirley. Your mom will love it!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks, this would be fun for my grandkids, let them glue on a piece of fabric and then I just iron on..

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  4. Britt-IngerFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I love the turn to make you like your mother. Thanks for sharing

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  5. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Shirley such a warm and wonderful tribute to your Mom she will love it! Very good idea and able to wipe clean......you did a great job

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      Thanks Sharon..I appreciate the kindness in your voice

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  6. CatherineFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Fabulous and thoughtful!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks, this would be fun for my grandkids, let them glue on a piece of fabric and then I just iron on..

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  7. SparkyFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    your Mumm would will be thrilled..very touching

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      Good morning to you too ! thanks for stopping by

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  8. JoyceLMFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Great gift for your Mom - thanks for sharing.

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  9. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Nice, thoughtful gift. I will have to look for that stuff to iron onto fabric.

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  10. JeanieFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    What a great gift and tribute to your Mom...she'll love it! I've been wanting to try that iron on vinyl. thanks for sharing today!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      I couldnt believe how easy it was, but you have to pre rinse the fabric, the sizing causes bubbles the Quilt store did, they had a cute round zipper bag..

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  11. Quilt Doodle DesignsFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    What a wonderful gift, she's going to love it!

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  12. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    That is such a neat idea!! I love the vinyl being added too. A friend was asking about doing something like this...glad I found you here...thanks.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      Thanks, this would be fun for my grandkids, let them glue on a piece of fabric and then I just iron on..

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  13. TammyFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Great job. And it is wonderful that you made it all about your Mom. She will love it I am sure.

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  14. MartinaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Very cute!

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  15. JoyceFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Adorable, and a wonderful tribute to your mom!

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  16. gpcFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Super cute! Nice job! :)

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  17. DeeFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Awesome - it should always be about our Mom's.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      yes, even when were 50.. I tell my boys that and they are 31 and younger.....

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  18. JacquelineFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Very clever and very cute. Love that it is about and for your Mom

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  19. CherFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    what a lucky woman you are to have such a fabulous mom and won't she be thrilled with this?
    wow...fabulous , fabulous!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:53 AM

      I could mail my mom a piece of scrap and she would be thrilled..

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  20. LindaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    What a wonderful gift for your mom!!! She will be so proud of it, not only because it's adorable, but because you made it for her!

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  21. MicheleFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    So absolutely wonderful! I'm sure she will cherish it always.

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  22. Carol SwiftFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful, just beautiful! I love the colors and that vinyl is very cool. :O)

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  23. Vicki HFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    What a great gift to your mom. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Agnes B. BullockFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    What a great tribute to your Mom- Love this! (and I really like the idea of the iron on slicker!)

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  25. Patty February 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Nice gift for your mom! thanks for sharing.

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  26. Connie Kresin CampbellFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    This is beautiful and your mom will love it! Thanks for the info on Slicker....hadn't heard of that before!

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  27. GwenFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    What a lovely lady and such a nice mat. I'm sure your mom will love using it. Great job!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      I think she will, not only the colors and its my design but she is a neat freak..

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  28. Linda CFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    How clever and thoughtful! A loving tribute to your mom who must be so proud of YOU!

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  29. ThearicaFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    She looks so very French. Beautiful!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    What a great idea! It's seems the more one adapts the AB pattern, the more I like it. I guess there are some quilters that resemble the original, but not me. Fantastic that you made it for your Mom. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      there has been a great varity going on ! I think its what inspires the artist is great..

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  31. PattyFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Great job! I'm thinkin' your Mom loves it.

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  32. Gmama JaneFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I'M CERTAIN YOUR mom LOVED THIS! i MUST LOOK FOR SOME OF THAT sLICKER PRODUCT...i'VE NEVER SEEN IT BUT WHAT A GREAT ADDITION TO MY SEWING NOTIONS
    bLESSINGS
    gMAMA JANE

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      its so cool and you know how the inside of our handmade bags get, well this makes it keep clean.

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  33. Needled MomFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    That looks terrific and I like the idea of the vinyl.

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  34. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    How sweet of you Shirley to make such a wonderful and useful gift for your mother. Thanks for letting us know about Slicker vinyl too. I'll have to check it out and make something with it some day.

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  35. VickieFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Shirley, you're just exceptional. I've got to try to make one of your girls...I know ...you can teach me ! Your Mom will be honored by this post today. :)

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:29 AM

      Its so fun, I was inspired by Carrie Payne one of the sponsors from our blog party, believemagic

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  36. CalicojoanFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Now that is quite the gift. You mom will love it. I am just like her, drink that coffee and take a nap. Wish I had half the stamping ability though! Great job. Glad to see that there is fusible vinyl out there still. I searched high and low before Christmas and couldn't find any.

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  37. KarenFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    That is wonderful!! thanks so much!! Awesome tribute....

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  38. carlaFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Hi!!! Great products!! I really love your Mom!!! Very cute!!! I love the idea of a desk mat!!! Thanks for the info and the fun!!!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      I think I would have alot of fun letting my grandbabies decorate them a mat, for eating but for color and our crafts.

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  39. GillFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    What a fabulous idea! I'm sure your Mum will love it!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  40. SuzeFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    What a nice, useful tribute to your mom. That is a fantastic idea for her to take with her to conventions. The fabric you made is awesome. Wow! Obviously, the creativity does not fall far from Mom's tree. Thank you for telling us a tad about your mom and sharing the project to inspire us.

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  41. Judy BFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Great project! Thank you for sharing.

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  42. Jean BurkeFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    What a wonderful tribute to your mom! And such a thoughtful and useful gift! You're lucky to have each other!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      If we didnt live so far apart we would always be busy with something crafty..

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  43. BrendaFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Excellent gift for your mother! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Thanks for Hoping.. wouldnt a yard flag be great using this vinyl

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  44. BizyStitchesFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Fun tribute to your mom. Thanks for sharing your story and talent.

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  45. OhioLoriFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    What a delightful project!!! Your Mom is gonna love it...and use it! :) Very creative....

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  46. Kathy HFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I love your project and it is such a great tribute to your mom. She will just love it.

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  47. CliodanaFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    beautiful such a great technique thank's for sharing it with us

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  48. Rosemary B❤️February 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Rosemary B here: this is gorgeous. I love it. So sweet. I love my mom too.
    I think she will be very proud to have this.
    I just love what you did!

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  49. krislovesfabricFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Nice job, glad you shared today!

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  50. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    What a perfect tribute to your mother! And I did not know about Slicker so thanks for that info. :) blessings, marlene

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  51. CreateologyFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Such a special gift and tribute to your mother. Thanks for the Slicker tip. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  52. MaryFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    So cute, Thank you for sharing.

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  53. LJFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your mom and the stamping mat sounds like it will be much appreciated. Great idea to add that vinyl product.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Would you like to make something with the vinyl?

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  54. LouFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    great job!
    what a nice daughter:)

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  55. beckyFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    I was admiring the header while your site was loading or whatever the word is so it was so nice to read your note about it.Thanks for sharing in the hop it's great Becky


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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      Bec, I appreciate you reading about my header, I love it, I am still trying to figure out how to make it the length of my blog.. Come back soon !

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  56. CarolineFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    She's lovely! I bet your mother will love her. :)

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Thank you, she just sent me a text, she is also a full time tourist, she is on a Cruise to the Caribbean.. The retired last yr and havent slowed down..

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  57. ElizabethFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    How incredibly creative! LOVE all the details and how you put it together. I bet your mom will LOVE it! Also love the story of the robin on your shed! You have a talented family! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:17 AM

      Thank you for the kind compliment ! We are a creative Group, makes it fun !

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  58. ShirleyCFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Just lovely! Great tribute too!
    They showed us that Slicker stuff in a sewing class. I haven't tried it, and I need to.
    I got to meet Nancy Zieman recently and hear her lectures and demonstrations. She told us to use a regular old glue stick on fabrics because it wasn't as gummy as a fabric glue stick. She used one on her landscape quilts.

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  59. Emily CFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Love your lady. very nice.

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  60. DiFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Oh what a beautiful tribute to your Mum! Clever use of your lady too. I hope your mum has lots of smiles as she uses the mat for her stamping.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:38 AM

      She just texted me, that I am the Best Daughter and she loves it..

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  61. PatSloanFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    ohhh.. i simple adore your quilt! Every bit! This is such a fun hop, my day is here http://blog.patsloan.com/2013/02/its-all-about-mmm-me-you-who.html

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:34 AM

      I will stop by, I appreciate you hopping by.. I Voted for you ! GoodLuck

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  62. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Very creative! Love the idea of Slicker. It would be great for placemats for the grandkids (or my DH, hehe). Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:32 AM

      I know Chick, I am going to give my grandkids my scrap bucket and tell them to make a design and I am going to use this to make mats... I keep writing Matt, thats my husband.. LOL

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  63. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    thank you for sharing your creation, Shirley. It's fantastic and you got very creative with it. Nana is going to love it :)

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    1. SIMPLESEWFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:32 AM

      Thank you sweetie, now call me so we can chat.. xoxo

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  64. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMarch 1, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    thats wonderful!

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