Monday, October 14, 2013

2013 FAL Q4

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I cannot believe I forgot to link up for the Quarter 3 of FAL 2013!  Dude, I even had finishes!!!  Agh!  Hahahahaa oh well, I have been very busy with this, this, getting ready to do this, and I'm even trying to lose some last minute pregnancy gain by doing this.  I have spent more time in the kitchen doing this 30 day cleanse than I have ever spent in my life.  I am totally distracted and it is taking up a lot of free time.

However, I am going to remain faithful to Leanne and accountable to myself and continue on with the Quarter 4 of the FAL!  As usually my focus has changed...but what else is new?  This is MRL we are talking about, I get easily distracted by shiny objects  beautiful fabric.  ;)


Project 1: Guild Nametag
Listen Steph, if you are reading this I am GOING TO DO IT RIGHT AFTER I FINISH THIS POST.  I SWEAR!  I, Rebecca Lynne _______-_____ am the worst Guild President ever for not finishing my nametag for my Guild's nametag challenge (uh, from May, which in my defense was a meeting I did not attend...however, I attended all the subsequent meetings and no I have not finished that nametag and yes I am going to burn eternally in sewing guild pergatory until I get my &@#! together...).  However, as I stated to our Guild Treasurer/good friend/and fellow AMH worshipper in late September, if I am going to do something I am going to do it well.  Better to be fashionably late than show up early and looking like a hot mess.  :p
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Project 2: Zig Zag Quilts
Three Zig Zag, or Chevron or whatever you want to label it, Folksy Flannel Quilts for my girls for Christmas.  These are all cut but need to be finished.  I have one top down...
Zig Zag Folksy and Loulouthi Flannel Quilt Top

Project 3(+): Twin Quilts
I've made progress on this since last time...but still no FINISHES!  I better get this done before these damn twins are in college...  Just sayin'
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Yeah - no comment.  I just need to quilt it and get it over with.
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There are only a million more but I'm being realistic here.  :p

Linking up to FAL Q4!

- rebecca lynne
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p.s. If you haven't already please check out the Favorite Fabric Swap!




Saturday, October 12, 2013

Favorite Fabric Swap Link Up!



FAVORITE FABRIC SWAP RULES
  1. Determine your favorite fabric.  Figure out the favorite fabric (it can be a collection) that you are looking for.  
  2. Post It.  Write a Blog Post about the favorite fabric you are seeking.  Feel free to post the One with up to four (4) backups.  <<Please grab the button from the side!>>
  3. Link It.  Come back HERE to link up to the linky party.  **Title your linky by the name of the fabric you are seeking.** This will allow for easier browsing by swap participants to find fabrics in their stash to swap!
  4. Help someone in lust.  Look at the other links and see if there is a fabric line that you have in your stash that you know could be appreciated/loved/worshipped by someone else.  If you haven't used it by now are you ever going to?  Do the right thing and contact that person and see if they own something you'd be willing to swap their favorite fabric for.
  5. Cross your fingers!  Hope someone contacts you about swapping your favorite fabric!  If someone contacts you, or you contact someone else, work out the details between yourselves.  Let me know if you've gotten your fabric request fulfilled and I will fix the linky list!
Linky will be open between October 13th through October 26th

MAKING CHRISTMAS LINK UP [Week 1]

MAKING CHRISTMAS 2013

As you know I am a huge lover of Christmas. To get me in the mood for that holiday I often need some inspiration (and motivation) to get me ready for December 25th! What better way than to have a blog hop about the holidays leading up to and ending with Christmas?  So, yet again, Janine of Rainbow Hare Quilts and I are co-hosting a blog hop Making Christmas.

To join the Making Christmas party, all you need to do is make your list of Christmas To Dos you'd like to accomplish before Christmas.  You can include things that are specifically Christmassy, such as gifts and Christmas decorations, but you can also add in your intended Halloween and Thanksgiving makes and any other handmade projects you want to get finished by December 25th at the very latest!

Our MAKING CHRISTMAS BLOG HOP HOSTS will be posting each week with either a Brainstorming Holiday Themed Post or a Tute for GIFTS, HOME DEC or CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS and every week you can link up with your updated list and your makes from the past week.

October 19th - REBECCA Making Rebecca Lynne

October 26th - KRISTY Quiet Play

November 2nd - To be confirmed

November 9th - SOMA Whims and Fancies

November 16th - FIONA Celtic Thistle Stitches

November 23rd - NAT Made in Home

November 30th - ERIN Missy Mac Creations 


December 2nd - LUCY Charm About You

December 14th - SUSAN The Bored Zombie


December 21st - To be confirmed

January 11th 2014 - A winner will be randomly selected from the link ups for a small prize, donated by me or maybe a better prize if I can find a sponsor!

How can you get involved in the Hop? 

Your list can be amended as we go, add/subtract things as you re-prioritize.  The main thing is to encourage each other and to have fun! Janine is starting a MAKING CHRISTMAS, 2013 Pinterest board to pin everyone's makes and any tutes you want to link up so if you would prefer not to be pinned, please say so in your post. I'm also hoping to feature some makes from the past week in my post every Saturday so please also mention if you'd rather not be featured :)

Making Rebecca Lynne's Making Christmas 2013...
  • Decorate for Halloween (never been done )  
  • Complete my Thanksgiving Menu (already started!!!)
  • Thanksgiving Table Runner
  • Finish sewing The Girls' Anna Maria Horner Folksy Flannel Blankets (x3)
  • Hang up my snowflakes
  • Find a way to incorporate a purple Christmas tree (yeah, you read that right)

Now, I've done my list...what about yours?  

1. Grab the button from my sidebar 

2. Make a list

3. Link up over at Janine's

4. Visit the other links

5. Remember to visit HERE next week for an exciting Halloween Decor post

 - rebecca lynne

p.s. Speaking of Gifts and the Holiday Spirit don't forget to come back for the Favorite Fabric Swap and Linky Party!!!  You might find someone with your favorite in their stash... Starting tomorrow October 13th.