Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hi to all of those following "It's All About Me".

Here is the schedule for today:

Friday, February 22

A Little Bit of Lorene
Life In The Scrapatch
Boston Bits
I Love Wool
Patchouli Moon Studio
As Sweet As Peaches
Just Quilt It
Grandmama's Stories
The Slow Quilter
Robin at That Other Blog
Scrapbook-ChickADoodle

Thanks to Madame Samm and Marlene for organizing this blog hop for us.  I always learn something new when I participate and always get great ideas.  So far, I have seen many great projects--quilters are so creative!

 We were given a really cute pattern by Amy Bradley called "I'm a Little Biased."  I haven't done much sewing on the bias, sew this was a real challenge for me.  I needed to make our quilt lady look a little more like me, sew I changed her hair, added a few buttons and some scissors around her neck, and changed her glasses.  She was lots of fun to work with.  I love the little smile (smirk) that Amy gave to her.




I decided to make a large quilting bag to carry my projects back and forth to Quilt Club and to retreats.  I wanted to choose fabrics from my stash, but I don't like to work with stripes and didn't have many.  Fortunately, we were going through fabric at church for our women's fellowship group to make quilts for charity.  I found some cute stripes among the fabric.


  I used bias fabric for the block, but reverted back to cutting along the grain for the border, sides, and straps--otherwise I would still be working!  I machine quilted the border on the diagonal to give more of a biased look.   The picture above looks pink, but the picture below is the actual color.


I also thought this would be a good time to try out some of the stitches on the machine I recently bought, so I found a nice "scissors" pattern and used it on the binding and on the straps.  I put a pocket on the inside and practiced my FMQ--no one will see it, so it was a good place to practice. (Although it turned out pretty well.)


Well, now it is off to finish up my Nancy Drew project!  Thanks for coming by to see my project.  Be sure to visit the other quilters sharing their lovely ladies today!  And,


Remember to hop over to Sew We Quilt to visit Madame Samm and see her top picks of the day.





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83 comments:

  1. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Love your little lady!! Was waiting to see yours...very nice

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  2. TheresaFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Cute, like the googly eyes

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    really cute

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  4. ScrapatchesFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Sew cute! This is a lovely quilty tote bag. Thanks for sharing! ... :) Pat

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  5. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Great Tote! Those eyes made me laugh. Such a fun hop.

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  6. Judy BFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    What a great tote! Love the stitching on the handles and the glasses! Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Gmama JaneFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Great Quilting Tote and Cute *Babe* on the front.
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Ha - great bag with personality!

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  9. GillFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    What a great idea - I love your tote but I hope you don't really wear a pincushion in your hair!!!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  10. LyndseyFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    I love your version of this pattern and making her into a project bag is a great idea. The bag looks lovely and roomy for carrying projects to and from quilt club. These hops are great for trying out those stitches on the machine you have never used and that scissor stitch really works well. Like you I'm off to finish my Nancy Drew project. Happy sewing.

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  11. MartinaFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    So cute!!! I love her face! Looks so sweet with these eyes! Great work! Love it!

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  12. Britt-IngerFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Your lady is so cute and looks so sweet. Thanks for sharing

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  13. RobinFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Your wiggle eyes are so cool! I love your tote. Great project!

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  14. charlotteFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    How cute. She makes a great tote bag!

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  15. DiFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    A tote bag! How great is that? You'll be sure to spread smiles everywhere you go with that lady on the outside of your bag. Well done!

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  16. ThearicaFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Your little lady is fabulous! I have a second lady in progress for a quilt guild bag too.. I hope to have it finished by our March meeting so I can show it. :)

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  17. JoyceFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Very nice...great idea for a tote!

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  18. Lorene HolbrookFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Great idea to make the tote. LOVE the scissor detail of stitching!

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  19. Sowing StitchesFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    You are going to LOVE having her along...great idea for a tote bag! And the little scissors, oh my!!!

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  20. Quilt Doodle DesignsFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Beautiful tote baa, your quilting is fun. Love the little scissors!

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  21. SparkyFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Ohhh my goodness dear....you have BIG EYES to watch over us....thank you so much for the giggles with my cup of joe this morning

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  22. vickiFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Your lady makes a very cute bag! Thanks for sharing! vickise at gmail dot com

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  23. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Love those google eyes! Lol.

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  24. Little PenpenFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    She has eyes! Adorable! I also like that pin cushion in her hair! :)

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  25. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Fun bag!

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  26. Linda CFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    How wonderful that the fabric "came to you" just when you needed it. I love your bag idea as you can never have too many of those, for this and that project to grab at a moment's notice. Cute!

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  27. JoyceLMFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Love your tote - thanks for sharing.

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  28. PattyFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    LOVE your lady, and the bag.

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  29. Lori (ltdermdvm)February 22, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great job! I love your lady and the bag :) Thanks for sharing!

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  30. InGaFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love the way you changed the pattern.
    Very nice bag. Good idea.
    Thanks for sharing

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  31. JeanieFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    She's very cute and useful too! Nice job!

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  32. krislovesfabricFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Google eyes and scissor stitching...love it!

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  33. LindaFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    She's so cute! You'll certainly enjoy the little tote bag!

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  34. BarbaraFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    So cute. She's looking mahvelous.

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  35. Pamela KiefferFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Nice job. Glad to read you have made good use of this project. My drawers are full of patches never used - just growing and growing.

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  36. Agnes B. BullockFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Love the bag- perfect for quilt clubbing! BRAVO!

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  37. CarolineFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Perfect quilting for that bag, love the scissors. And the googly eyes, LOVE IT!

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  38. Vicki HFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I like the bag idea. Your scissor fob is cute.

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  39. sew.darn.quiltFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Terrific idea and the scissors in the stitching is superb :)

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  40. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I love her eyes....they are darling. :) And I love the idea of making a bag. I'm thinking I might convert my wallhanging to a bag! blessings, marlene

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  41. MaryFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Love you "me". Great idea to put in a tote bag. Good job.

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  42. Needled MomFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    What a great idea to do with your gal. The tote will be so practical and fun!

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  43. CalicojoanFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Oh what big eyes you have!!! I love this. What a fun way to tote your supplies!

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  44. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Well now you can carry you all around with you. She looks wonderful, good job.

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  45. gpcFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Love it! Making it into a tote was a great idea!

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  46. Debra LeeFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I love the glasses!

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  47. Patty February 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    making it into a tote is a good idea. thanks for sharing.

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  48. CharlotteTFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I enjoyed visiting your site. Love your picture of the biased lady!

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  49. Carol SwiftFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    She is adorable and so cute on the bag..love it! The scissors stitch is so cool, too.

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  50. SuzeFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    I love the hair. It's great to see the different spins each quilter has put on the pattern. I like that you made the pattern into a bag. A great use for the block. You are going to be asked for the pattern or the bag by many a friend. The scissors' pattern is cute and your quilting is beautiful. How blessed you are to have found the bias fabric; it is perfect for the project. Thank you for participating, sharing a wonderful project, and being a great inspiration.

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  51. Kathy HFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderful idea to make the tote and your biased lady is so cute.

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  52. carlaFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Hi!!! Love your lady!! Great fabric!!! Love the hair!!! Great as a bag!!! So fun!!

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  53. KarenFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    The glasses and eyes! has personality!!

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  54. BethFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Great job! I love the idea to make a tote. Thank you for sharing.

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  55. SIMPLESEWFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    That is just too cute!!!

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  56. Rosemary B❤️February 22, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Rosemary B here: Oh my goodness, beautiful. Love the fabrics and the glasses and your eyes are adorable!
    Thanks for sharing dear

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  57. Emily CFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Very nice. I love tote bags. They are so handy to have.

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  58. LouFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Love those eyes!!!!

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  59. LJFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Great job and I liked that you went above and beyond the biased bit. Your bag is so cute and will get lots of compliments and will begin conversations wherever you go.

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  60. ShirleyCFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I love the idea of putting her on a tote! Too cute!

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  61. CreateologyFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Very clever and practical too. Your Ms. Biased is sew much fun. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  62. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄February 22, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    The eyes are great and I love that you made a tote with her! And the scissor stitching is awesome!!

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Great project. Your quilting is great. Love the scissors stitch. What kind of machine do you have with that stitch?

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  64. OhioLoriFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Great job!! Love your Tote!! :)

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  65. The Slow QuilterFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Love those eyes, that is a great bag.

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  66. Farm QuilterFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Great bag!! Love your eyes :) Thanks for sharing your creativity!!

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  67. BizyStitchesFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    fun quilt. Nice idea to put it on a bag. I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for being in the hop

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  68. Teatime CreationsFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Neat idea stitching a bag. And those glasses are wonderful.

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  69. MarthaFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Love this bag...thanks for sharing with us.

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  70. SallieFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Sew fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  71. sandraFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Love your idea of putting her on a bag

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  72. MicheleFebruary 24, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    The bag was a great idea. Love it.

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  73. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsFebruary 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    How cute! I love her glasses!

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  74. beckyFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Cute I am a bag person so yours is spot on Thanks for sharing Becky

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  75. WendyFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    you did a great job, well done for moving out of your comfort zone

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  76. SheilaFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Very creative version of Me , great job, thanks so much for sharing !!

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  77. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    wonderful eys, great idea to add the quiltinglady to a bag.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  78. Jean BurkeFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    This is adorable...thanks for sharing.

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  79. ElizabethFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Making your ME into a bag to carry and share is a great idea! LOVE those eyes and all the details that make her a little more like you!

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  80. PatSloanFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    what a great sense of humor... love your "me"! This is such a fun hop.. my day is today... http://blog.patsloan.com/2013/02/its-all-about-mmm-me-you-who.html

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  81. Susie February 26, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Hi I love the bag idea, there has been a few on this hop, so practical as well. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  82. AjkaMarch 28, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    It's beautiful .... bag for grandma:-))
    Ajka

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