tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72744082030013808062024-03-10T13:49:17.135-04:00Rachel Griffith Designsrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.comBlogger810125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-90574413268099592762016-08-19T22:58:00.001-04:002016-08-19T23:05:32.263-04:00hi. hi. <br />
<br />
i have tried several times to write this post. <br />
sometimes, i hit the backspace button so often, it's all the more discouraging. today, i feel like it's really gonna happen. here's hoping! <br />
<br />
it's been 6 months, give or take, since i've publicly communicated with the quilting world. i've had a few of those "close" friends, within the community, reach out to me. and lately, i've received several inquires on my whereabouts, updated teaching schedules, and possible new pattern releases. <br />
<br />
here's the whole truth. <br />
the day before my last blog post, my daddy was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. the only reason my last post was actually posted, is because it was already prepped and scheduled for posting prior to our devastating news. (thank goodness.) <br />
<br />
this year, has been nothing short of a blur. being that i'm the only one of us children in the state of georgia, i've been the kid here for my daddy. we've endured every imaginable up & down that comes with the cancer territory. <br />
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at daddy's diagnosis appointment, it was carefully explained to us that chemo wouldn't cure him. it would only be utilized as a tool to contain the cancer that had already spread. and that chemo would also be used to prolong his life. the room spun. i felt like i was watching a movie of someone else's life. i did "okay" in the oncologist's office, but the minute my daddy left my driveway, i broke down. at this very minute, i can clearly think of that day, and my heart just aches at the thought of what my children might've seen. (to be clear, it's the brokenness i speak of. i didn't hit anyone or break things. i just cried and sobbed uncontrollably for several hours.) <br />
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i know it's said often, but now i can, with every fiber of my being, shout to the masses, that "i hate cancer." experiencing this firsthand, with a parent, has to be one of the most heartbreaking things in the world. (please don't read that as a belittling statement. i know there are parents of cancerous children going through this. i'm just speaking from my own personal feelings.) <br />
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i went back & forth, for the longest time, on what is/was the "right" or "wrong" thing to say to y'all. i've recently come to realize, that there isn't a right or wrong. although, we live in a society that is offended by EVERYTHING, it's up to me on what i put out there about myself. maybe this post is more about me "getting it out" instead of me telling you where i've been. i don't know. <br />
<br />
so, here it is. <br />
i'm mostly a mess. <br />
sure, some days are better than others. <br />
sometimes, i can fake it 'til i make it. <br />
but other times, it's all i do to not completely fall apart. <br />
<br />
treatment weeks are hard. <br />
the days following treatment are harder. <br />
watching my big, strong father wither away, is harder still. <br />
with every treatment and hospitalization, i feel like a piece of me dies. <br />
<br />
we had a great report one prior visit. we were told that although my daddy was as sick and fragile as he was, the chemotherapy was working beautifully. we were even told that the cancer, which had spread to two main places in his body, was shrinking. the official report was that it had shrunk 50-60%. we had a glimpse of hope. i remember that day vividly as well. <br />
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the chemotherapy did start making my daddy so sick, that the oncologist suggested a "break" from treatment. even during the break, my dad was in and out of the hospital. after a while, he started to feel better. he even looked better. he was looking like my daddy again. <br />
<br />
then, we went for another CT scan. <br />
the results were devastating, yet again. <br />
the official results were that the cancer was growing at an alarming rate. the exact phrasing was, "your cancer is very angry."<br />
this is where we had the quality vs quantity conversation. yet again, another day that felt like i was watching someone else's life in a movie. <br />
<br />
and to top it off, during his most recent hospitalization, we discovered that my daddy needed surgery to remove kidney stones. <br />
<br />
we're all adults. we know the world can be a cruel place. we know that life isn't fair. and that we can't always get what we want. does this knowledge make things any easier whatsoever? hell no, it doesn't. <br />
<br />
i'm sad. <br />
i'm angry. <br />
i'm devastated.<br />
i'm hopeful. <br />
i'm defeated. <br />
i'm exhausted. <br />
but i'm also thankful. <br />
<br />
i've tried, several times, to picture what this situation would be like if i was still living in ohio. i thank god (& my husband) that i moved home over two years ago. well, we moved, not just i, but georgia is my home state. y'all know what i mean. anyways, i just can't grasp the notion of not being with my daddy during this time. <br />
<br />
i really and truly try to be positive. <br />
it's easier said than done, but i give it my all. <br />
<br />
some positive things that i try to focus on: <br />
--daddy is still living and fighting his cancer<br />
--our oldest, jackson, is a freshman and he played his first game of high school football last night (they won!) <br />
--our youngest, lindsey, is in kindergarten<br />
--our middles, melanie & andrew, are my favorite "little" longhorn cheerleader & football player and they are now in 5th and 4th grade <br />
--my husband holds me when i need held, cheers me up whenever i'm down, and encourages my "i need to go see my daddy right now" moments <br />
<br />
i have recently had a desire to quilt. i think it's a form therapy i might need. maybe it'll help me feel like i can create something beautiful during this point in time. i don't really know. i'm winging it a lot these days. BUT i have actually had the itch to sit at my machine after months. i'm sure that means something, right? <br />
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i know PS I QUILT is a space where everything is supposed to be beautiful and inspiring, but life isn't always that way, is it? i can't be true to myself if i only show y'all the "highlights" of my life. and maybe i'm just being a little selfish. maybe i just need/want something back in my life that isn't entirely about cancer, my daddy, my kids, or my husband. does that make sense? <br />
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i hope this "needing to create things with fabric" feeling sticks around. i never know what i'll wake up to, so i can't make promises. if i do have the ability to sit at my machine and share it here, i will. i don't know when i'll post again, or what it'll even be about. i do know, it's just comforting knowing that i have this space to be me; wether it's good, bad, inspiring, honest, beautiful or ugly. <br />
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xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-31140262903128916352016-01-14T09:52:00.000-05:002016-01-14T09:52:47.478-05:00star cakes quilt. <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/24185305156/in/dateposted-public/" title="FQS top 10 2015"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/24185305156_3b6c2935cc.jpg" width="365" height="500" alt="FQS top 10 2015"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>we're still celebrating with <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a> for their top 10 videos of 2015. <br />
this is the third and final project that i will be sharing for this series. <br />
today, i'm going to talk about the <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/StarCakes-CompletePattern.pdf">star cakes quilt</a>. <br />
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this quilt pattern was designed for fat quarter shop's shortcut quilts series.<br />
there is an instructional <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SImGA086Lzo">youtube video</a> that can walk you through the construction process. <br />
chances are, if you've taken a class with me, you have heard my dislike for constructing HSTs (half square triangles) using this method.<br />
when i was asked to do this project, i mentally groaned at the thought of making HSTs this way.<br />
BUT don't let that put you off. keep reading!<br />
it definitely isn't my favorite method, but i try to occasionally get out of my comfort zone in order to grow as a quilter. <br />
i'm glad i did this time. <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23749138143/in/datetaken/" title="star cakes quilt."><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1617/23749138143_41aac869f9.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="star cakes quilt."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i committed to making a single block.<br />
(i have it placed on one of my <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Design+boards+Lori+holt">design boards</a>, so that's not a border and binding.)<br />
download the FREE star cakes quilt pattern <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/StarCakes-CompletePattern.pdf">HERE</a>.<br />
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although this isn't my "go to" method of making HSTs, i did enjoy the block construction. <br />
almost every single point is perfect. <br />
and as any quilter knows, that's a satisfaction within itself. <br />
like, you want to sing like julie andrews from the sound of music. or is that just me? HA.<br />
<br />
i chose to use <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=apricot+%26+persimmon">apricot and persimmon by carina gardner</a> for my block. <br />
i didn't want to use a solid background. <br />
i wanted to mix things up a bit. <br />
i purposely picked the blacks and apricots due to the fact that my children's school mascot is the longhorns. <br />
i'm going to finish it off with the black/grey print as the binding.<br />
<br />
even though this is a VERY feminine take on our school colors, i know this will be a perfect mini quilt for one of my cheerleaders.<br />
(miss melanie, our 10 year old lady longhorn.)<br />
i thought she'd love having it hung in her room alongside her spirit and co-captain ribbons from this past season. <br />
and the hair bows! cheerleader bows are like rabbits! they just keep multiplying! am i right? ;)<br />
<br />
now, it wouldn't be a celebration without inviting some awesome bloggers to sew along. <br />
hop on over to see their star cakes quilt creations:<br />
<a href="http://www.13woodhouseroad.com/">shruti of 13 woodhouse road</a><br />
<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">rachel of PS I QUILT (you are here!)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/">melissa of happy quilting</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onelittlepooh.net/blog-2/">tina of emily ann’s kloset</a><br />
<a href="http://thatcraftycara.com/">cara of that crafty cara</a><br />
<a href="http://persimondreams.blogspot.in/">kim of persimmon dreams</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/">THE one and only pat sloan ;)</a> <br />
<br />
we would love for you to share your #starcakesquilt or any other #FQSTop10 quilts for 2015 on instagram. (i'm rachelgriffith)<br />
oh, and did we mention for every #FQSTop10 post you do, you will be entered for a chance to win a fat quarter shop $100 gift certificate?!<br />
this fun contest ends january 31st and the winner will be announced on instagram on february 1st.<br />
<br />
good luck and happy quilting!<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-44161901832267317282016-01-13T10:29:00.000-05:002016-01-13T10:29:12.219-05:00hope blooms quilt. <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/24185305156/in/dateposted-public/" title="FQS top 10 2015"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/24185305156_3b6c2935cc.jpg" width="365" height="500" alt="FQS top 10 2015"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i'm back to continue <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a>'s celebration of their top 10 videos of 2015. <br />
this is the second project that they asked me to join along with for this series. <br />
today, i'm going to talk about the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/hope-blooms-pdf-quilt-pattern">hope blooms quilt</a>. <br />
<br />
this quilt pattern was designed by it's sew emma for fat quarter shop. <br />
there is an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCm5ICFJxHk">instructional youtube video</a> that can walk you through the construction process. <br />
although, the log cabin block has been done a gazillion times, in a trillion different variations, kim shows you how to make it perfectly!<br />
meaning, no wonky or crooked lines. yes, you read that right.<br />
the trick is using the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=log+cabin+ruler">8" creative grids non-slip log cabin ruler</a>. <br />
(i could write a whole post about creative grids rulers. and i just might!)<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/24329843056/in/datetaken/" title="hope blooms quilt."><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/24329843056_54de0381a5.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="hope blooms quilt."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i made a single block to test out this method of making a log cabin block.<br />
(i have it placed on one of my <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=design+boards">design boards</a>, so that's not a border and binding.)<br />
the FREE hope blooms log cabin block pattern <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/HopeBlooms-BlockPattern.pdf">HERE</a>. <br />
<br />
i can honestly say, that i enjoy the crispness of my block. <br />
like, it's perfect. (which is typically hard to obtain when it comes to log cabin blocks.)<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23727851924/in/datetaken/" title="hope blooms quilt."><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/23727851924_b47027639e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="hope blooms quilt."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i chose to use whites/creams as my background and greys as my color/print.<br />
i really, really love my block. <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/with/24356029245/" title="hope blooms quilt."><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/24356029245_7b711c2a26.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="hope blooms quilt."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i've had three thoughts: <br />
1) keep going and make the whole quilt<br />
2) finish this as a cutesy mini quilt<br />
3) add this block with my <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2016/01/birchen-quilt.html">birchen block</a> to make a unique wall quilt<br />
what do y'all think?<br />
<br />
now, it wouldn't be a celebration without inviting some awesome bloggers to sew along.<br />
hop on over to see their hope blooms quilt creations:<br />
<a href="http://www.13woodhouseroad.com/">shruti of 13 woodhouse road</a><br />
<a href="http://seemask.blogspot.com/">seema of hooks, needles, & brushes</a><br />
<a href="http://charisecreates.blogspot.com/">charise of charise creates</a><br />
<a href="http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">sinta of pink pin cushion</a><br />
<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">rachel of PS I QUILT (you are here!)</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftyquilter.com/">julie of the crafty quilter</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thetattooedquilter.com/blog/">christopher of the tattooed quilter</a><br />
<br />
we would love for you to share your #hopebloomsquilt or any other #FQSTop10 quilts for 2015 on instagram. (i'm @rachelgriffith)<br />
oh, and did we mention for every #FQSTop10 post you do, you will be entered for a chance to win a fat quarter shop $100 gift certificate?!<br />
this fun contest ends january 31st and the winner will be announced on instagram february 1st. <br />
<br />
good luck and happy quilting! <br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-12272446494944541582016-01-06T10:16:00.000-05:002016-01-06T10:17:19.223-05:00birchen quilt. <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/24185305156/in/dateposted-public/" title="FQS top 10 2015"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/24185305156_3b6c2935cc.jpg" width="365" height="500" alt="FQS top 10 2015"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>end of the year round ups always tend to be a favorite with we creative peeps. <br />
so it shouldn't come as a surprise that <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a> wanted to highlight their top 10 videos of 2015. <br />
they asked me to join along with a few projects. <br />
today, i'm going to talk about the <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Birchen-Pattern.pdf">birchen quilt</a>. <br />
<br />
this free quilt pattern was designed by <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/">art gallery fabrics</a> in collaboration with fat quarter shop. <br />
there is an instructional <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbiOBzNI4A">youtube video</a> that can walk you through the construction process. <br />
i don't know what i would've done without the video. not even kidding. <br />
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<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23576434801/in/dateposted-public/" title="i'm stepping completely out of my comfort zone with today's project. also, i'm ridiculously in love with this stag/buck fabric! LOVE!!! ✂️❤️✂️ #PSIQUILT #sewingwithpsiquilt #fqsfun"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5763/23576434801_7c76d6b07a.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="i'm stepping completely out of my comfort zone with today's project. also, i'm ridiculously in love with this stag/buck fabric! LOVE!!! ✂️❤️✂️ #PSIQUILT #sewingwithpsiquilt #fqsfun"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i had to step completely out of my comfort zone with this project.<br />
this design called for triangles on a roll, which was new to me. (y'all know how i love my HSTs.)<br />
and on top of that, there were some bias edges to contend with. (which isn't my favorite task.)<br />
<br />
i knew that i couldn't commit to making the whole quilt, so i planned to make a wall quilt. <br />
thus far, i've made one block. <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/24128790081/in/dateposted-public/" title="birchen quilt."><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1553/24128790081_12cb1b5deb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="birchen quilt."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i'm thinking that i might stick to just this block, instead of making 4 for a larger mini quilt. <br />
i love the simplicity of this one block with the contrast between the cream and white fabrics.<br />
i think it gives the design a bit more depth. <br />
but seeing as i'm a woman, i could change my mind and make the other 3 blocks. HA. <br />
<br />
now, it wouldn't be a celebration without inviting some awesome bloggers to sew along.<br />
hop on over to see their birchen quilt creations: <br />
<a href="http://www.13woodhouseroad.com/">shruti of 13 woodhouse road</a><br />
<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">rachel of PS I QUILT (you are here!)</a><br />
<a href="http://gnomeangel.com/">angie of gnomeangel</a><br />
<br />
we would love for you to share your #birchenquilt or any other #FQSTop10 quilts for 2015 on instagram. (i'm @rachelgriffith)<br />
oh, and did we mention for every #FQSTop10 post you do, you will be entered for a chance to win a fat quarter shop $100 gift certificate?!<br />
this fun contest ends january 31st and the winner will be announced on instagram february 1st. <br />
<br />
good luck and happy quilting! <br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-70109477871844948762015-12-18T11:07:00.000-05:002015-12-18T11:07:03.914-05:00inspired by color. <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23126834950/in/dateposted-public/" title="dear swap partner, these are a few of my favorite things. i'm not hard to please. i love color, obviously. and according to this collage, i am drawn to all the common quilty shapes; hexagons, squares, and triangles. even though you probably don't know wha"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/644/23126834950_a42b207441.jpg" width="500" height="459" alt="dear swap partner, these are a few of my favorite things. i'm not hard to please. i love color, obviously. and according to this collage, i am drawn to all the common quilty shapes; hexagons, squares, and triangles. even though you probably don't know wha"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i made this collage as an inspiration for my swap partner in a rainbow mini swap via instagram. <br />
(i'm @rachelgriffith)<br />
it's just such a happy and pretty collage. sigh. <br />
<br />
i couldn't help it. <br />
i just had to post it here, in the hopes that it makes YOU smile. <br />
have a great day, y'all!<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-72570232186303521582015-12-17T10:04:00.000-05:002015-12-17T10:04:40.622-05:00great granny twist blog hop. (& giveaway!)<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23808949215/in/dateposted-public/" title="great granny twist blog hop - title"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/23808949215_cb43df10b6.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="great granny twist blog hop - title"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>welcome to the <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.de/2015/12/great-granny-twist-with-lori-holt.html?m=1">great granny twist blog hop</a>, y'all. <br />
<br />
if you're new here, allow me to introduce myself. <br />
i'm rachel. i love all things quilty, family, and starbucks-y.<br />
i hope you look around and stay for a while!<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23726436891/in/dateposted-public/" title="great granny twist blog hop - great granny squared book"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5765/23726436891_cddee02387.jpg" width="386" height="500" alt="great granny twist blog hop - great granny squared book"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>those lovely peeps over at <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com">fat quarter shop</a> are at it again! this time, we're celebrating the one year anniversary of <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/?m=1">lori holt's</a> book, <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/great-granny-squared-book-30970">great granny squared</a>! (hey, lori! xoxo.) <br />
<br />
in case you aren't familiar with the book, lori shows us that the great granny square is (easily) made up of 4 generations of squares; the baby, the mama, the granny, and the great granny.<br />
it's a wonderfully detailed book and is FULL of delicious eye candy. <br />
yes, you NEED it. trust me on this, folks. ;)<br />
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<center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3P-6y7Yy0Jg" width="480"></iframe></center>for the celebration, fat quarter shop asked a group of bloggers to sew along (and share) our own "twist" on using a block from the book to make a project. <br />
if y'all haven't seen the project they whipped up, check out this YouTube video. <br />
adorable, right?! (; <br />
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<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23808884075/in/dateposted-public/" title="great granny twist blog hop - my lavender rice warmer"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/710/23808884075_3018648977.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="great granny twist blog hop - my lavender rice warmer"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>today, i get to share my project! yayyy!<br />
i used a "mama" block from the book and made a little lavender rice warmer. <br />
this isn't the first rice warmer i've made, but it IS the first one i've made on the smaller size.<br />
(this measures 6" square.)<br />
why so small? well, because i wanted a little rice warmer to use at nighttime.<br />
the lavender smells AMAZING, which helps me wind down.<br />
and i don't have to give up too much space in my comfy bed by having a huge rice warmer.<br />
priorities! LOL.<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23513220180/in/dateposted-public/" title="great granny twist blog hop - my lavender rice warmer"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5805/23513220180_5eb152c06b.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="great granny twist blog hop - my lavender rice warmer"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>project stats: <br />
size = 6" x 6"<br />
fabrics = modern minis by lori holt for riley blake AND modern background - paper by zen chic for moda AND cotton + steel basics<br />
thread = aurifil 2600 dove 50wt <br />
quilting = rachel griffith using her fancy schmancy walking foot (; <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/22988295634/in/dateposted-public/" title="today's productivity lead to something really cute! i can't wait to show y'all exactly what i made. it's almost ready! ✂️❤️✂️ #PSIQUILT #sewingwithpsiquilt #fqsfun"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5750/22988295634_404a22a6d7.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="today's productivity lead to something really cute! i can't wait to show y'all exactly what i made. it's almost ready! ✂️❤️✂️ #PSIQUILT #sewingwithpsiquilt #fqsfun"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>oh, and check out all the other talented peeps on our blog hop: <br />
monday, december 14th<br />
<a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/">fat quarter shop </a><br />
<a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/">lori holt of bee in my bonnet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.spunsugarquilt.com/">vickie of spun sugar quilts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goodgollyginger.com/">katie of good golly ginger</a><br />
<a href="http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">sinta of pink pincushion</a><br />
<br />
tuesday, december 15th<br />
<a href="http://www.onelittlepooh.net/blog-2/">tina of emily ann's kloset</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sewnwithgrace.com/">renee of sewn with grace</a><br />
<a href="http://notesofsincerity.blogspot.com/">tricia of notes of sincerity</a><br />
<a href="http://happylittlecottage.blogspot.com/">debbie of happy little cottage</a><br />
<br />
wednesday, december 16th<br />
<a href="http://www.ohhowsweet.com/">melissa of oh how sweet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ellisandhiggs.com/">nadra of ellis & higgs</a><br />
<a href="http://haberdasheryfun.com/">marni of haberdashery fun</a><br />
<br />
thursday, december 17th<br />
<a href="http://www.cloverandviolet.com/blog">jennie of clover & violet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.whynotsew.blogspot.com/">erin of why not sew</a><br />
<a href="http://thisandthatpatterns.typepad.com/">sherri of this & that patterns</a><br />
<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/">rachel of PS I QUILT</a> (you are here!) <br />
<a href="http://www.redgeraniumcottage.typepad.com/daisycottagequilting/">sharon of daisy cottage quilting</a><br />
<br />
friday, december 18th<br />
<a href="http://greydogwoodstudio.com/">greg of grey dogwood studios</a><br />
<a href="http://pamkittymorning.blogspot.com/">pam of pam kitty morning</a><br />
<a href="http://thebusybeequiltshop.blogspot.com/">jamie of busy bee quilts</a><br />
<a href="http://antstosugar.com/">daisy of ants to sugar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.plantedseeddesigns.com/blog/">gerri of planted seed designs</a><br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23182302483/in/dateposted-public/" title="great granny twist blog hop - FQS table runner"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5639/23182302483_32b89a46b6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="great granny twist blog hop - FQS table runner"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>let's have a GIVEAWAY, shall we? <br />
one lucky PS I QUILT reader will win their own copy of great granny squared! <br />
to enter, simply leave a comment telling me your favorite memory of your mama, granny, or great granny! <br />
winner will be announced next week! <br />
<br />
happy hopping, y'all. <br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-62869546484863255502015-11-26T23:59:00.000-05:002015-11-27T10:12:59.422-05:00thankfulness! (& black friday sale!) <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23301576756/in/dateposted-public/" title="happy thanksgiving, y'all! i'm thankful for many people and things, which includes, but is not limited to, this pie and YOU! 😉💕🍂 #PSIQUILT #pumpkinismyfavorite #rachelisms"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5742/23301576756_d6f66c0f7c.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="happy thanksgiving, y'all! i'm thankful for many people and things, which includes, but is not limited to, this pie and YOU! 😉💕🍂 #PSIQUILT #pumpkinismyfavorite #rachelisms"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>happy thanksgiving, y'all!<br />
i'm thankful for many people and things, which includes, but is not limited to, this pie and YOU!<br />
mean it! <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23152272345/in/dateposted-public/" title="we're having a sample sale! there are some real beauties in this pile! they're perfect for christmas/holiday gift giving or for treating yourself! i'd love to see them go to good homes! visit shop.psiquilt.com for individual pics, prices, and sizes! happy"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/641/23152272345_e2d708b60d.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="we're having a sample sale! there are some real beauties in this pile! they're perfect for christmas/holiday gift giving or for treating yourself! i'd love to see them go to good homes! visit shop.psiquilt.com for individual pics, prices, and sizes! happy"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>also, i announced last week, via instagram, that we're having a sample sale! <br />
there are some real beauties in this pile!<br />
they're perfect for christmas/holiday gift giving or for treating yourself!<br />
and i'd love to see them go to good homes!<br />
visit <a href="http://shop.psiquilt.com/">shop.psiquilt.com</a> for individual pics, prices, and sizes!<br />
<br />
if you like to do black friday shopping from the comfort of your home, we have an extra treat for you!<br />
get 25% off your ENTIRE order, all weekend, by using discount code "BLACKFRIDAY2015" upon checkout. <br />
and yes, this DOES include quilts, folks!!! (with FREE flat rate shipping!)<br />
all rachel griffith designs PDF patterns AND quilts can be found <a href="http://shop.psiquilt.com/">HERE</a>!<br />
<br />
happy thanksgiving & happy shopping!<br />
xo, rachel<br />
rachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-30774089863593653352015-11-20T09:16:00.000-05:002015-11-20T10:06:49.978-05:00sundance dresden. (& a blog hop!)<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23119171716/in/dateposted-public/" title="my dresden."><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/584/23119171716_3a23732120.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="my dresden."></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>hey, y'all. (; <br />
nice to see you again so soon! <br />
(a promise is a promise!) <br />
<br />
so today, i'm participating in a fun blog hop sponsored by our good friends over at <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a>. <br />
they contacted me a few weeks ago, and told me all about their newest YouTube video, sundance dresden pillow. <br />
i was asked if i wanted to join along, and of course, i said, "yes!" <br />
<br />
i chose <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/cotton-and-steel-fabrics">cotton + steel</a> basics are my fabrics, and i'm pretty darn happy that i did!<br />
to be 100% honest, i'm supposed to be showing y'all a completed pillow, but as you can see, it's not a pillow.<br />
why? well, because i love it so much, that i couldn't decide if i wanted to finish the pillow or make a mini quilt for my wall! <br />
<br />
see, that's where y'all come in! <br />
let's take a vote!<br />
pillow or mini quilt? <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/23119137676/in/dateposted-public/" title="my dresden. (up close.)"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5704/23119137676_b60f50f329.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="my dresden. (up close.)"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center><br />
remember about 4 years ago when i told y'all that <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2011/03/inspired-by-dresdens.html?m=1">i wasn't cool enough to make dresden plates</a>? <br />
in case you weren't around then, just know this, i've been scared of them for years. seriously!<br />
i was really freaking out about making a dresden, let alone a double dresden.<br />
BUT now, i'm pretty darn proud of myself that i made my first one. <br />
and i can totally see how people get addicted to making them!<br />
kim's video made it such an easy process! (thanks, kim!)<br />
<br />
if y'all wanna make your own pillow (or mini quilt) here's everything you need to know to get yourself going! <br />
sundance dresden pillow video <a href="https://youtu.be/GMfEUU9BKyo">HERE</a>. <br />
sundance dresden pillow PDF pattern <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/sundance-dresden-pillow-pdf-pattern">HERE</a>. <br />
sundance dresden pillow kit <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/sundance-dresden-plate-pillow-kit">HERE</a>. <br />
<br />
oh, and check out all the other talented peeps on our blog hop! <br />
<a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">sherri of a quilting life</a> <br />
<a href="http://aquiltisnice.blogspot.com/">nettie of a quilt is nice</a><br />
<a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/">amy of amy's creative side</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/">alyce of blossom heart quilts</a> <br />
<a href="http://duringquiettime.com/">amy of during quiet time</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goodgollyginger.com/">katie of good golly ginger</a><br />
<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com">rachel of PS I QUILT</a> (you are here!)<br />
<a href="http://www.ohhowsweet.com/">melissa of oh how sweet</a><br />
<br />
are you thinking about making your own? you should!<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-33889965876487548632015-11-18T11:33:00.000-05:002015-11-18T11:48:28.361-05:00recently. <center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/21471284909/in/dateposted-public/" title="for the first time in forever, i finished a quilt top! «full reveal coming soon!» #rachelgriffithdesigns"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/21471284909_79bf93776d.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="for the first time in forever, i finished a quilt top! «full reveal coming soon!» #rachelgriffithdesigns"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>well, hi!<br />
i know it's been a while. (5 months?!)<br />
i've recently made a deal with myself, to get this blog back on track. <br />
i know it's mush faster to post to instagram, but i do miss writing here. <br />
and i honestly miss using a real camera, too. <br />
<br />
in case y'all aren't on instagram, here's what i've been up to for the last few months.<br />
<br />
see that picture at the top of this post?<br />
well, that's a quilt top i FINALLY completed. <br />
i can't wait to show y'all the whole thing once it's quilted. <br />
it's a new design in my pattern line. <br />
it's coming soon! <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/21673940462/in/dateposted-public/" title="today's trimmings. ✂️ #rachelgriffithdesigns #konacotton #robertkaufman"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/648/21673940462_0658a76400.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="today's trimmings. ✂️ #rachelgriffithdesigns #konacotton #robertkaufman"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i've also been working on another quilt!<br />
this one isn't completely pieced yet, because i keep changing the layout. <br />
y'all do that, too, right? (;<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/21526913783/in/dateposted-public/" title="i just realized that i never showed y'all a finished pic of this lovely! (also, why are table runners so tricky to photograph?) 💛🍃🎃 #sewingwithpsiquilt"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5777/21526913783_2efbbd8710.jpg" width="403" height="500" alt="i just realized that i never showed y'all a finished pic of this lovely! (also, why are table runners so tricky to photograph?) 💛🍃🎃 #sewingwithpsiquilt"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i actually made something seasonal (& on time!) this year!<br />
this is probably my favorite fall runner of all time now. <br />
i'm biased. it happens.<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/21924957399/in/dateposted-public/" title="i'm excited to start this project! how could i not be when it starts with fabrics like these? 😉✂️ #sewingwithpsiquilt #cottonandsteel"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5618/21924957399_28c256bbb4.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="i'm excited to start this project! how could i not be when it starts with fabrics like these? 😉✂️ #sewingwithpsiquilt #cottonandsteel"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i FINALLY got to play around with these pretty fabrics!<br />
i'll show y'all more about these later this week!<br />
promise. <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/22119652476/in/dateposted-public/" title="we're getting somewhere, folks! it totally helped that the aforementioned five year old decided to crawl into her bed and fall asleep this afternoon! (whaaaat?!) ✂️💚💙 #sewingwithpsiquilt #scrappyquilt #scruffilyquilt #aQuilt"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/755/22119652476_95843c687e.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="we're getting somewhere, folks! it totally helped that the aforementioned five year old decided to crawl into her bed and fall asleep this afternoon! (whaaaat?!) ✂️💚💙 #sewingwithpsiquilt #scrappyquilt #scruffilyquilt #aQuilt"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i started this quilt for a friend of ours, in ohio, <br />
their sweet son, the same age as our youngest son, has been in and out of the hospital. <br />
since we're not there in person, i figure a quilt is the next best thing. <br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/22092878078/in/dateposted-public/" title="as i was lazing about with my coffee this morning, i had a strong desire to pull this out and work on it. i haven't touched this project for over a year. (thanks for keeping track, instagram!) will this be the fall i actually finish it? the world may neve"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5774/22092878078_3c22cc99b0.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="as i was lazing about with my coffee this morning, i had a strong desire to pull this out and work on it. i haven't touched this project for over a year. (thanks for keeping track, instagram!) will this be the fall i actually finish it? the world may neve"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>i've been working on my modern maples quilt! YES!<br />
there's only 5 more blocks to go!<br />
i think i can, i think i can, i think i can!<br />
<br />
<center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/21870963854/in/dateposted-public/" title="a long, long time ago, @thimbleblossoms & @bonniecottonway, debuted their first fabric line, #cottonblossoms. (circa 2008.) and i'm not gonna lie, i was drawn more to the aquas, greens, and oranges, as opposed to all the chocolate browns and brick reds. w"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/625/21870963854_961e148fec.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="a long, long time ago, @thimbleblossoms & @bonniecottonway, debuted their first fabric line, #cottonblossoms. (circa 2008.) and i'm not gonna lie, i was drawn more to the aquas, greens, and oranges, as opposed to all the chocolate browns and brick reds. w"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>oh, and i FINALLY got around to putting the binding on this fall scruffily quilt!<br />
as i type this, it's being loved to death on our living room couch.<br />
i haven't even had a chance to wash it yet. <br />
<br />
so you see, i've been doing pretty good.<br />
i still have my rough days, but i'm chugging along.<br />
chugga chugga choo choo. <br />
<br />
anyways, like i said, i'm really going to make an effort to bring this ol' blog of mine back to life. <br />
people still read blogs, right? LOL.<br />
<br />
i have other pics to show y'all, but i don't want to throw everything out at once. <br />
should you be interested, there's more via my instagram. (i'm @rachelgriffith)<br />
<br />
it's nice to see YOU again!<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-74169582907223086362015-06-03T15:20:00.000-04:002015-06-03T15:20:16.791-04:00sashay.<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/18241381419" title="sashay. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/283/18241381419_cf058e1008_z.jpg" width="414" height="640" alt="sashay."></a></center>i've been working hard on a new pattern release. <br />
i have four new patterns in all.<br />
i'll share the first two with y'all this week.<br />
the last two will follow along soon. <br />
<br />
up first, sashay.<br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/17808489563" title="sashay. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/291/17808489563_85dcf31c83.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="sashay."></a></center>this quilt is layer cake friendly.<br />
if y'all are anything like me, i like to hoard, i mean, stash layer cakes.<br />
so, grab your favorite layer cake, some coordinating fabrics, and a background ... boom. you're done. <br />
<br />
this quilt does use a template, which is in included, but don't let that put you off. <br />
it's simple to piece and goes together smoothly. <br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/17806505224" title="sashay. close up by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7736/17806505224_9887925304_z.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="sashay. close up"></a></center>i love this design and i'm hoping that y'all will, too.<br />
<br />
quilt stats:<br />
size = 70" x 70" <br />
fabric = <a href="http://www.unitednotions.com/fcc_happy-go-lucky.pdf">happy go lucky</a> by <a href="http://blog.modafabrics.com/team/bonnie-and-camille/">bonnie & camille</a> for <a href="http://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/">moda</a><br />
quilting = <a href="http://wildflowerquilting.blogspot.com/">darla padilla</a><br />
<br />
so, if you're looking for your own sashay pattern:<br />
the pdf pattern is available <a href="http://shop.psiquilt.com/product/sashay-quilt-pattern-113-pdf-version">HERE</a>. (ships via email after your purchase.)<br />
be sure to share your sashay quilts on social media using #SashayQuilt. i can't wait to see what you make!<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-46977336077087652412015-04-16T09:40:00.000-04:002015-04-16T09:44:51.491-04:00thankfulness. (& a giveaway!)<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/16796894137" title="y'all seriously made my heart happy with all of your encouragement, loveliness, and well wishes. thank you. xoxo. #borrowedfrompinterest by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16796894137_6712797472_n.jpg" width="320" height="320" alt="y'all seriously made my heart happy with all of your encouragement, loveliness, and well wishes. thank you. xoxo. #borrowedfrompinterest"></a></center>y'all seriously made my heart happy with all of your encouragement, loveliness, and well wishes.<br />
although, i couldn't personally respond to every email or comment, please know that i read every single one. <br />
y'all really are the best readers a girl could ask for. <br />
so, thank you from the very bottom of my heart. <br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/16952813849" title="so, let's have a GIVEAWAY!!! to enter, visit fat quarter shop (@fatquartershop has the link in their profile) and pick a precut you love!!! it can be fat quarters, layer cakes, charm packs or whatever your heart desires. then, post a picture of it in your by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8772/16952813849_93baebcdef_n.jpg" width="320" height="320" alt="so, let's have a GIVEAWAY!!! to enter, visit fat quarter shop (@fatquartershop has the link in their profile) and pick a precut you love!!! it can be fat quarters, layer cakes, charm packs or whatever your heart desires. then, post a picture of it in your"></a></center>also, i'm having a giveaway via instagram! (i'm @rachelgriffith)<br />
today is the last day, so come check it out if free fabric is your thing. (;<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-38409838135764875432015-03-31T12:13:00.000-04:002015-03-31T12:13:00.617-04:00baby steps. <center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/5687233339" title="escapade loves poseidon. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5247/5687233339_5eb2e6aee7.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="escapade loves poseidon."></a></center>so, here's the truth, i've been battling some health problems.<br />
<br />
i have suffered from anemia for years, thanks to an iron deficiency.<br />
with each pregnancy, it became progressively worse.<br />
i felt it getting worse this last summer/fall, but i tried my damndest to push through it. <br />
that's what we moms and business owners do, right?<br />
<br />
well, apparently, i was pushing too hard. <br />
or maybe i'm just a stubborn southern woman. <br />
either way, there finally came a day, when i just had to cave. <br />
<br />
on top of having <a href="http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Anemia/Iron-Deficiency.aspx">iron-deficiency anemia</a>, i've been hard on myself.<br />
i've been disgusted with my inability to just be myself. <br />
(why are we so hard on ourselves?) <br />
my body wouldn't let me get off my couch to cook supper, let alone, run a business. <br />
needless to say, i was in a dark place, emotionally, as well as physically. <br />
and that's the truth. <br />
<br />
as most of y'all know, i stopped teaching, blogging, and hanging out with you via social media. <br />
behind the scenes, i stopped quilting all together. <br />
quilting is just the surface, really. <br />
and at the end of the day, the things that mattered most, i really felt like i was failing at. <br />
like being a good wife, mother, and friend. <br />
<br />
i am behind on everything under the sun, BUT i'm writing to tell y'all that i am seeing a light at the end of this tunnel. <br />
thanks to a new medical course of action, i'm starting to feel more and more like myself. <br />
i'm thankful that we seem to have tapped into my anemia when we did and have things turning around in the right direction. <br />
and furthermore, i'm super thankful for every single one of you that has reached out to inquire about my family and i. <br />
<br />
i'm trying to take baby steps here and get my feet wet. <br />
even if it is, just dipping my toes in the shallow end. <br />
so, if you're waiting on an order or an email, please know that i haven't forgotten about you! mean it!<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-84004353975685614362014-12-12T08:36:00.000-05:002014-12-12T08:36:22.478-05:00almost five christmases later. <center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15812707070" title="boom. done. 👊 miss lindsey FINALLY has a stocking, folks! (the other one is for my stepdaughter, rebecca!) #sewingwithpsiquilt by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/15812707070_c32961b505.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="boom. done. 👊 miss lindsey FINALLY has a stocking, folks! (the other one is for my stepdaughter, rebecca!) #sewingwithpsiquilt"></a></center>if y'all follow along via instagram, chances are, you know that i spent yesterday making these lovelies. <br />
(i'm @rachelgriffith if you're interested.)<br />
<br />
miss lindsey was born in september of 2010. <br />
i'm sure some of y'all remember this.<br />
(yes, it's really been that long ago!)<br />
<br />
well, back in 2007, i made stocking for everyone in our house. <br />
when lindsey was born, i told myself i needed to make her a stocking, too. <br />
here we are, almost five christmases later, and that baby FINALLY gets her stocking. <br />
mother of the year award goes to ... ;)<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-61644330534543148082014-12-10T08:21:00.000-05:002014-12-10T08:21:30.767-05:00quilt calendar 2015.<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15801360199" title="quilt calendar 2015. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15801360199_50d222d79c.jpg" width="498" height="500" alt="quilt calendar 2015."></a></center>if y'all are anything like me, you wait until the last minute to get a calendar for the upcoming year. <br />
generally, i'm the girl at the mall, on new year's day, pondering the leftovers at the pop-up calendar store. <br />
(do i want cats? or motorcycle mamas?)<br />
well, folks, things are changing this year!!!<br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/8708797702" title="quilts made with love. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8708797702_83b769ce08.jpg" width="385" height="500" alt="quilts made with love."></a></center>y'all remember my book, <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2013/05/quilts-made-with-love.html">quilts made with love</a>, right?<br />
well, the lovely peeps at <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/index.php">martingale</a> chose one of my book quilts to be featured in their <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/that-patchwork-place-quilt-calendar-2015.html">2015 calendar</a>. <br />
see, look ...<br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15800097920" title="quilt calendar 2015. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8585/15800097920_383884de00.jpg" width="500" height="329" alt="quilt calendar 2015."></a></center>that's me, miss january. :) <br />
<br />
even if you already have my book, there's 11 more beautiful quilts for you to enjoy as the year goes by. <br />
and let me tell y'all, they are yummy. <br />
<br />
there's something for both the modern and traditional quilter!<br />
the projects range in size from wall hangings to bed sized quilts.<br />
and on top of the quilty eye candy, step by step instructions are included for each month!<br />
awesome, right?!<br />
<br />
so, y'all grab one for yourself, your quilty friend, or even your mother in law. <br />
it's the gift that keeps on giving. <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/That-Patchwork-Place-Quilt-Calendar/dp/160468447X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418178437&sr=8-4&keywords=quilt+calendar+2015">(purchase via amazon, here.)</a><br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-74475215719057789902014-11-29T09:52:00.000-05:002014-11-29T09:53:36.870-05:00shop small with a big sale. <center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15879453716" title="for small business saturday … buy one, get TWO free on all PDF patterns!!! no special code needed. simply enter your free choices within the notes to seller box upon checkout. shop.psiquilt.com #psiquilt #rachelgriffithdesigns #shopsmall by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/15879453716_2f65fd9253.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="for small business saturday … buy one, get TWO free on all PDF patterns!!! no special code needed. simply enter your free choices within the notes to seller box upon checkout. shop.psiquilt.com #psiquilt #rachelgriffithdesigns #shopsmall"></a></center>i hope y'all had a wonderful thanksgiving. we did!<br />
my only complaint is that i didn't get the <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2008/11/best-pumpkin-roll-ever.html">pumpkin roll</a> made. <br />
i think that's on my to do list for today, along with decking the halls. <br />
i just LOVE this time of year!<br />
<br />
today is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday">small business saturday</a>.<br />
so, we're having a sale in my <a href="http://shop.psiquilt.com/">pattern shop</a>!<br />
<br />
buy one, get TWO free on all PDF patterns!!!<br />
no special code needed. <br />
simply enter your free choices in the notes to seller box upon checkout. <br />
(patterns pictured are: savvy, impromptu & reverie.)<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-15394032768806180392014-11-26T11:59:00.000-05:002014-11-26T11:59:37.036-05:00cotton + steel winners!the winners of the cotton + steel giveaway are ...<br />
<a href="http://banksoffrogcreek.blogspot.com/">heidi</a>, <a href="http://myfabricobsession.blogspot.com/">becky</a>, <a href="http://www.thequiltedvalkyrie.com/">keri</a>, and <a href="http://loopswoopsew.blogspot.com/">whitney</a>!<br />
<br />
congrats to y'all!!!<br />
email me: rachel at psiquilt dot com<br />
<br />
once i have y'all's mailing info, the lovely peeps over at <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a> will ship your bundle!<br />
i hope y'all get the one you were drooling over!<br />
they're all so dang dreamy.<br />
<br />
a big thanks to all of y'all that entered.<br />
you're all winners in my eyes. mean it. <br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-70679164092033312062014-11-21T16:57:00.001-05:002014-11-26T11:30:02.955-05:00cotton + steel giveaway!!!*comments are closed! winner will be announced in next post!*<br />
<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15201741164" title="CS-FQB-Splash-450 by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15201741164_498da47692.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="CS-FQB-Splash-450"></a></center>we haven't had a giveaway in f o r e v e r!<br />
am i right?<br />
well, that's about to change, folks.<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15636530047" title="CS-FQB-BlankCanvas-450 by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/15636530047_be4df05334.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="CS-FQB-BlankCanvas-450"></a></center>the lovely peeps over at <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">fat quarter shop</a> really, really love y'all. <br />
how much?<br />
so much that we are giving away 4 BUNDLES of <a href="http://www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com/">cotton + steel</a> basics!!!<br />
gah!<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15819822601" title="CS-FQB-BerryBox-450 by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7558/15819822601_3e10e97fa4.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="CS-FQB-BerryBox-450"></a></center>i know i've said it before, but i have literally never wanted to win my own giveaway as bad as i do now. <br />
must. have. all. these. fabrics.<br />
siiiiigh.<br />
<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15798044016" title="CS-FQB-Lucky-450 by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8559/15798044016_91989ec897.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="CS-FQB-Lucky-450"></a></center>so, here's the deal, FOUR lucky ps i quilt readers will win ONE bundle each. <br />
to enter, leave a comment.<br />
any comment will do.<br />
remember, flattery will get you everywhere. KIDDING. ;)<br />
winner will be announced tuesday!<br />
<br />
happy commenting!<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com669tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-32951519916847714652014-11-18T14:33:00.000-05:002014-11-18T14:42:11.511-05:00trimmings. <center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15084569458" title="i'm "sew cool" because i grow attached to my trimmings while i cut fabrics. how attached? well, for starters, i take a picture of them and then post it on instagram. (; #dontjudge #rachelisms #pwtsewcool by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15084569458_927c21f58d.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="i'm "sew cool" because i grow attached to my trimmings while i cut fabrics. how attached? well, for starters, i take a picture of them and then post it on instagram. (; #dontjudge #rachelisms #pwtsewcool"></a></center>i grow attached to my trimmings while i cut fabrics.<br />
how attached?<br />
well, for starters, i take a picture.<br />
;)<br />
<br />
what about y'all?<br />
do you ooh and aah over your trimmings? keep them? reuse them? take pics of them? throw them away?<br />
inquiring minds want to know. <br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-28518819622286644292014-09-19T11:09:00.000-04:002014-09-20T10:25:29.186-04:00y'all guessed it!<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/15279823502" title="consider this my confession for jumping on the bandwagon. #modernmaples by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/15279823502_d33e21b2ac.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="consider this my confession for jumping on the bandwagon. #modernmaples"></a></center>i have finally jumped aboard the modern maples bandwagon. <br />
i'm SUPER excited to make this quilt. <br />
<br />
y'all know me, i'm kind of addicted to fall. <br />
so, why not have a really adorable fall quilt?<br />
<br />
i started out using mostly katie jump rope fabrics. (shown in previous post.)<br />
but once i started cutting fabrics, i took out a few and added a few others. <br />
i love my first block. <br />
what do y'all think?<br />
<br />
oh, and for those of y'all that don't know about the modern maples quilt, here's some logistics:<br />
modern maples was designed by amanda jennings of <a href="http://msmcporkchopquilts.com/">hey porkchop!</a><br />
she designed the quilt for john adams' (<a href="http://www.quiltdad.com/">quilt dad</a>) book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Patchwork-Holidays-Seasonal-Projects/dp/1454702796">pretty in patchwork: holidays</a>.<br />
there's even a whole <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/fallingformodernmaples/">flickr group devoted entirely to modern maples</a>. sigh. <br />
<br />
have you made your own modern maples quilt?<br />
if not, do wanna join along?<br />
apparently, there's a little sew along going on over on instagram. (#simplymodernmaples)<br />
OR if you wanna drool over even more modern maples, there's always #modernmaples via instagram. <br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-25017756941571216882014-09-10T13:20:00.000-04:002014-09-10T13:23:15.410-04:00a little fall fun.<center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/14969645570" title="oh, hi. by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/14969645570_b6a595f775.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="oh, hi."></a></center>so, i've been hoarding these lovelies for quite some time. <br />
i pulled them out the other day, and i think i have a plan. <br />
do y'all have a guess as to what i'm doing with them?<br />
<br />
here are some hints about the pattern i plan on using ...<br />
it is NOT my pattern<br />
it IS a fall pattern<br />
and i'm almost positive you've seen a handful of these quilts via blogs, instagram & flickr. <br />
<br />
any guesses?<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-13056464116710972292014-06-04T09:20:00.000-04:002014-06-04T09:20:45.566-04:00tap, tap. <center><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/14092132520" title="our babies at the lake. <3 #iheartmybabies #familyismyfavorite by rachel griffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14092132520_3ba6d8087a.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="our babies at the lake. <3 #iheartmybabies #familyismyfavorite"></a></center>hey, y'all.<br />
i'm here dusting off this ol' blog of mine. <br />
on one hand, i didn't mean to take a break this long.<br />
but on the other hand, it was much needed. <br />
<br />
once upon a time, i fell in love with this marine that just happened to be a northerner. <br />
well, this southern gal moved up north with him and started a family.<br />
we loved starting our family in ohio.<br />
we made many, many memories there. <br />
and after much deliberation, this past april, we packed up our house and moved to my home state of georgia.<br />
<br />
my kids and i spent the first few months of the year in ohio while my husband was here in georgia working at his new job.<br />
it's been quite the transition, but we did it!<br />
<br />
i'm proud to say that we moved back to my old stomping grounds.<br />
it feels so good to be back in the south.<br />
i can't wait for my kids to experience growing up here like i did. <br />
and i think it's really awesome that they have experienced growing up a bit in the north just like their daddy.<br />
everyone seems to love it here which makes my heart really, really happy. <br />
<br />
we're still trying to get completely settled in, but i'm trying to get back in the swing of things.<br />
i finally sat at my machine for the first time in forever.<br />
man, that felt good.<br />
it was like riding a bike. until i had to use my seam ripper. HA.<br />
<br />
in my absence, i've been teaching, working on new designs and even mastered the art of putting in a zipper!<br />
say whaaaaaat?!?! LOL. <br />
<br />
what have y'all been up to?<br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-35128961641797570492014-03-04T09:34:00.000-05:002014-03-04T09:34:17.651-05:00in the works. <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/12854199913/" title="let's dance, you and i. #quethemusic #rachelgriffithdesigns by rachelgriffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7397/12854199913_591129de8c.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="let's dance, you and i. #quethemusic #rachelgriffithdesigns"></a></center>something new is in the works. <br />
i'm loving the mix of these two fabric lines. <br />
how about y'all?<br />
<br />
fabrics = <a href="http://dsquilts.com/fabric_and_patterns.asp?PageID=298">florence</a> by <a href="http://dsquilts.com/">denyse schmidt</a> and <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=83">nordika</a> by <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/">jeni baker</a><br />
<br />
xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-47107872080095498652014-02-28T08:53:00.000-05:002014-02-28T08:53:10.169-05:00sew together bag. <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/12816446883/" title="boom. done. i survived! my bag is complete! i struggled a bit, but i powered through. i had to eat like 3 cookies, 4 pieces of dove chocolate and a buttload of pretzels, but i did it! in all honesty, i had a harder time with the actual construction than t by rachelgriffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/12816446883_85744a5db1.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="boom. done. i survived! my bag is complete! i struggled a bit, but i powered through. i had to eat like 3 cookies, 4 pieces of dove chocolate and a buttload of pretzels, but i did it! in all honesty, i had a harder time with the actual construction than t"></a></center>so, i needed a new bag. <br />
yes, needed. <br />
it's legit.<br />
<br />
the truth is, everyone on instagram (i'm <a href="http://instagram.com/rachelgriffith#">@rachelgriffith</a>) was making their own #sewtogetherbag.<br />
i just had to have one for myself. <br />
<br />
<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/12816965505/" title="here's the inside of my bag. (see previous pic for the outside.) i was a bit of a rebel and did 6 different fabrics for the pocket linings instead of making them matchy matchy. me likes it. (; #perfectschmerfect #sewtogetherbag by rachelgriffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/12816965505_460524c915.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="here's the inside of my bag. (see previous pic for the outside.) i was a bit of a rebel and did 6 different fabrics for the pocket linings instead of making them matchy matchy. me likes it. (; #perfectschmerfect #sewtogetherbag"></a></center>some changes that i made ...<br />
i went with the quilt as you go method (QAYG) for the exterior. <br />
i used pellon fusible fleece instead of a thin interfacing.<br />
i chose 6 different fabrics for my pocket linings to give it more of scrappy look.<br />
i left out the pin cushion and needle landing.<br />
and i did most of the bindings by hand. (old habit.)<br />
<br />
all in all, i'm in love.<br />
i think the bulkiness during construction was my least favorite part, but that's my fault because i used fusible fleece.<br />
and get this, i was freaking out over the zippers (<a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2013/06/the-one-where-i-cried-over-zipper.html">remember this post?</a>) but the zippers were actually pretty easy. <br />
<br />
and here's the truth ... y'all need a this bag, too.<br />
it holds EVERYTHING. <br />
go and tell your husband i said so.<br />
(;<br />
<br />
<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/12795774403/" title="well, i'm going in. y'all should watch for distress signals. zippers are so not my forte. it makes total sense that i'd attempt to make a bag with 4 zippers in it, right?! #howboutnoscott #ladyballs #sewtogetherbag by rachelgriffith, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3781/12795774403_cef4dfb6a3.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="well, i'm going in. y'all should watch for distress signals. zippers are so not my forte. it makes total sense that i'd attempt to make a bag with 4 zippers in it, right?! #howboutnoscott #ladyballs #sewtogetherbag"></a></center>bag & tool stats:<br />
pattern = <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309">sew together bag</a> by <a href="http://sewdemented.wordpress.com/">sew demented</a><br />
size = 10" x 5" x 5" <br />
fabrics = scrappy<br />
fusible fleece = <a href="http://www.pellonprojects.com/products/987f-fusible-fleece/">pellon</a> (987F)<br />
zippers = via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/zipit">zipit</a> (9" in aqua marine, mustard yellow & slate gray. 18" in gray.)<br />
thread = <a href="http://www.aurifil.com/SiteAurifil/HOME.html">aurifil</a> (2600 & 5004)<br />
scissors = <a href="http://www.famorecutlery.com/">famore cutlery</a> (715, 719 & 728)<br />
starch = <a href="http://maryellenproducts.com/Best-Press-Linen-Fresh-The-Clear-Starch-Alternative.html">mary ellen's best press</a> (linen fresh)<br />
pins = <a href="http://www.sewdejavu.com/shop/Notions/Pins/p/Clover-2507--Extra-Fine-Glass-Head-Patchwork-Pins--sku-Clover%202507.htm">clover extra fine glass head patchwork pins</a><br />
rotary cutter = <a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/Tools/Olfa_Splash_Rotary_Cutter_45mm__D82140.HTML?gclid=CMj6zrn27rwCFQ_l7AodYmwAGg">olfa splash</a><br />
seam ripper = <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/clover-white-seam-ripper">clover</a> <br />
magnetic pin bowl = via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantHome?ref=l2-shopheader-name">pleasant home</a> (hi, <a href="http://www.pleasant-home.com/">jodi</a>!)<br />
<br />
so, have you made this fantastic bag?<br />
if not, is it on your to make list?<br />
it should be. just sayin'.<br />
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xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-27701350393270864972014-02-12T07:32:00.000-05:002014-02-12T07:33:35.968-05:00quilts made with love winner.the winner of the quilts made with giveaway is ... <a href="http://boltmountainquiltsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2014/02/whole-cloth-quilt.html">alyssa</a>.<br />
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congrats to you, alyssa!!!<br />
email me: rachel at psiquilt dot com<br />
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thanks to all of y'all that entered.<br />
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xo, rachelrachel griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08010707319812135596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274408203001380806.post-43273882668974486882014-02-10T11:38:00.000-05:002014-02-12T07:36:50.193-05:00quilts made with love giveaway!!!**giveway is now closed. winner has been posted.**<br />
<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelgriffith/8708797702/" title="quilts made with love. by rachelgriffith, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8708797702_83b769ce08.jpg" width="385" height="500" alt="quilts made with love."></a></center>i hope y'all enjoyed the past 19 days of seeing the quilts from my book, <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2013/05/quilts-made-with-love.html">quilts made with love</a>. <br />
i sure enjoyed sharing them with y'all.<br />
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with that being said, let's have a giveaway!!!<br />
one lucky ps i quilt reader will get their very own signed copy of <a href="http://www.psiquilt.com/2013/05/quilts-made-with-love.html">quilts made with love</a>!!!<br />
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<b>to enter, simply go through my posts and pick out your favorite quilt from the book.<br />
then, come back to this post and tell me which one is your favorite and why.</b><br />
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easy peasy, right?<br />
winner will be announced on wednesday.<br />
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