Saturday, March 16, 2013

FMQ Saturday: Happy International Quilting Day!

Yesterday was date day with D. We had a great time! Spent the late morning at Barnes and Noble, went to a local bar for clams, wings, and beer, then spent the afternoon at the dog park with Madison! It was so relaxing and wonderful to have a day off together!




More importantly, happy international quilting day!!! How are you all celebrating!?


Today is the perfect day to quilt, it's cold and snowing here in eastern Pennsylvania, absolutely beautiful outside! I started my day with coffee, a bagel, and Quilting Arts Magazine. Now I'm working on my jackhammer, er, I mean sewing machine. My grandmother came over today and said she will give me a can of oil because it sounds horrible! Ooops, sorry sewing machine, and thanks to Nonnie for the oil!



I'm working on Express Your Love.
Here is my progress thus far:

















While browsing pinterest the other day the next words to go on my quilt came to me. I saw a pin that said "be good to yourself." Lately, I've been very good to myself. I've been indulging in bubble baths and good wine, painting my nails, and even doing my makeup just to make myself feel good. It's been great. Something I have struggled with throughout my life is being kind to myself. This kind of goes along with the words "I am enough." I also must be kind to myself! I love that I chose these words. They're empowering and moving to me. To any quilters eye this quilt is not 100% perfect, but to me it is. It's a learning experience as well as a therapeutic experience for me. I often find myself smiling while quilting, especially while thread painting. Sewing and quilting makes me happy, ecstatic even. I couldn't be happier to have found an online community of amazing quilters as well. I never knew that I'd get so much support from strangers just by starting a hobby and a blog!

I want to take this time to say thank you. Thank you to those who read, thank you to those who comment, and a BIG thank you to those who have helped me troubleshoot my issues and taught me along the way.

Today I'm linking up with Leah Day's FMQ Friday... even though it's Saturday.



Join the sew-cail! 

Update:

Celebrating some more with a Weihenstephaner and The Quilt Show!


The Quilt Show is celebrating International Quilt Day with free shows! Check it out!















I hope you all have a fabulous World Wide Quilting Day as well as the rest of your weekend!
Quilt on,
Hoppi
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14 comments:

  1. NitaMarch 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Happy International Quilt Day! So nice to meet you.

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks Nita!!! So very nice to meet you too! I visited your blog but can't figure out how to post comments!

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  2. SuraviMarch 16, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    So nice to hear updates on how things are going! Your quilt is beautiful!

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      Thanks Suravi! We really need to get together! Congratulations on the newest nephew! I saw the photo your mom posted, he is the most handsome little baby ever!

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  3. QuilterMarch 16, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Your Express Your Quilt is coming along nicely. You are much further then I am. Isn't the Internet Quilting Community great!

    www.quiltingg.wordpress.com

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      Thank you! It's such a great community, so happy to have made so many new friends!

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  4. Barb and SharonMarch 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    What a great sentiment to put on a quilt. It's like quilt therapy :)
    Barb@Witsend

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  5. CindyMarch 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Happy International Quilting day to you too! Your fmq'ing looks great. I admire those of you who do that. :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 7:43 PM

      Thanks so much, Cindy! Just a few months ago I was in you're shoes, I admired the work of anyone who fmq'd so much that I decided to just jump in to the fmq world! You should give it a shot, it's great fun!

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  6. SewCalGalMarch 16, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Happy International Quilt Day to you too! I love hearing what you've been up to. Sweet of your grandmother to offer to bring you a can of oil. Very thoughtful (hint, hint....oil is good for just about every machine).

    I'm busy stitching up a storm in my sewing room, but certainly thinking of you while I'm sewing.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Thanks so much for stopping by to comment! I appreciate it very much! I'm glad you had such a successful and fun international quilt day! Thank you sew much for hosting the sew-cial, I had a blast!

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  7. JahaymaMarch 17, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    I LOOOOVE "be kind to yourself" and it looks so cute on your quilt. I think I can see your comfort progress with free motion quilting! "Be kind to yourself" reminds me of one of my favorite Fiona Apple songs Extraordinary Machine. I think when I do mine (someday) I will use "I'm an extraordinary machine." Thanks for always inspiring! - @jahayma

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    1. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Jahayma! I actually haven't heard that song before, now I have to look it up :)

      Remember: you inspired me too make my first quilt!

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