Sew Crafty Friday

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It's Sew Crafty Friday again. Shereen at Waiting for Him is so gracious to host this on her blog each week. Go check out some of the neat crafts.

I had a very productive week. I started a quilt for Emily. She told me the other day that she HATES pink so I wanted to pick something girly but without the traditional pink and purples for little girls.

So far I got 4 rows done:
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Here is a close up of the material:
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I also finished hemming the purple shorts I made her and made 3 other pair as well. Here they are!
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It's a great feeling when you can look back and see the fruits of your labor. :-)

Comments

  1. A Wonderful Life!May 23, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    From far away the first picture looked like Chili's I was thinking I didnt know Emily like Chili's. LOL

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  2. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Terri I LOVE the quilt!!! How much fun is that?!?! And the shorts look great...Dallas wants me to make her some too...but I haven't even begun to think about it :?

    I'm sooo glad my crafty Fridays are back...I look forward to seeing what you've done all week :)

    Love You :)
    Laura in VA

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Wow, you've been busy with the sewing machine! Great job!

    Love, Tina :)

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  4. DianneMay 23, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Great Job on the quilt, Terri and Emily's Shorts look cute. You have most certainly accomplished a lot this week!

    Love,
    Mom

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  5. Mom2furMay 23, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    You picked out some really cute fabrics for everything. The colors of the quilt are beautiful. Sort of an 'old-fashioned' feel, I think! Good job!

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  6. Mom2furMay 23, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    Hi, again. Thanks for the nice comment on my blouse! Yeah, I was here...I just forgot to sign in like an idiot.

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  7. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseMay 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    You are so talented!!! I wish I knew how to sew!!! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!!~Wendy

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  8. Debbie JMay 24, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Your color cominations in the quilt are great! I like your progress. Also, the shorts are very pretty. You are very industrious this week!

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  9. AnonymousMay 24, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Great job, Terri! I love those shorts. I wish I could get inspired enough to actually learn how to use my machine. :0

    Leah
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/lcourtneymom

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  10. Aprille RobertsMay 24, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    I have said it before and I will say it again - you are soooo talented! The shorts looked really cute, and I absolutely love the quilt. Really great stuff, and something for you to be really proud of!

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  11. TerriMay 25, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Thank you ladies for your kind comments. I really appreciate them!

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  12. AnonymousMay 26, 2008 at 2:52 AM

    I love that quilt. Paisley and roses -- what a great combination.

    Kate

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  13. KelliMay 26, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    What a wonderful quilt...I love the fabrics! The shorts look great too!
    ~Kelli

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