Sunday, May 27, 2012

FQSR Blog Hop

Today I take part in Fat Quarterly's Blog Hop as a warm up for the Fat Quarterly Sewing Retreat in London next weekend (eeeek!). By hopping around each other's blogs we get to know one other a bit.
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So if this is your first visit here: Welcome to my little blog!My name is Christine and I'm 32 years old. I live with my husband and two little sons (2 and 4 years) in Germany. In real life I'm an office worker (part time) and I try to squeeze in as much sewing time as possible (that often implies that I do neglect my household duties - who cares for ironing sweaters and trousers when one can iron quilt blocks?!).
I began sewing 2 years ago - together with my best friend. And one year ago the quilting bug has bitten - and left a serious addiction. It was no other than Mr. Quiltdad himself (or rather: his blog) who inspired me to try my first quilt block. That's why I'm even more thrilled to go to London and meet John in person :o)

I like to use bold and bright colours in my sewing/ quilting projects and I return to combine the fabrics myself instead of using complete fabric lines.



I've never tried English Paper Piecing and I'm still afraid of Half Square Triangles. But both techniques are on my to do list for this year. We'll see :o)

I'd be happy if you stay for a while and FOLLOW my (future) struggles in sewing, quilting and real life. I'm quite excited to meet you in London next weekend!

Happy Sewing! Christine
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23 comments:

  1. Mrs Flying Blind...28 May, 2012 00:24

    HSTs are the best - you must have a go!
    See you in a few days xxx

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  2. Just Sew Sue28 May, 2012 06:31

    See you on Saturday.

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  3. verykerryberry28 May, 2012 08:13

    By the end of teh retreat I bet all your fears will be over and you will master HST and EPP

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  4. Di28 May, 2012 09:32

    Looking forward to meeting you. Be sure to say 'hi'. Di x

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  5. Rachel28 May, 2012 11:13

    See you on Saturday!

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  6. Justine28 May, 2012 11:30

    Hello! I'm sure you'll master EPP this weekend!! See you then!

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  7. Canadian Abroad28 May, 2012 12:08

    See you in London. And once you have tried HSTs you will be addicted and there will be no going back!

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  8. moira28 May, 2012 13:23

    your heading quilt ROCKS! See you on Saturday x

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  9. Unknown28 May, 2012 16:00

    HST's are the best. And easy too! I'm sure you can find someone to give you a little tute over the weekend!

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  10. Catherine28 May, 2012 18:16

    look forward to meeting you on Saturday!

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  11. Sarah28 May, 2012 18:34

    HST's, not easy!! but definitely addictive once you start... see you this weekend!

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  12. Pippa Parsons28 May, 2012 21:39

    can't wait for the weekend, see you soon !

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  13. Strawberry Patch29 May, 2012 00:28

    looking forward to meeting you this weekend

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  14. Kelly29 May, 2012 09:23

    See you Saturday! I am going to disagree with Hadley and Susan, HST are the devils blocks ;-)

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  15. Betty29 May, 2012 16:17

    See you Saturday!

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  16. Tacha29 May, 2012 17:00

    EPP is really a doddle! You'll have it mastered in no time. See you soon!

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  17. Nicole Follow the White Bunny30 May, 2012 19:13

    I haven't done any EPP before either, or any of the other techniques that are taught in the classes I'm in. Eeep! See you in a few days time. :)

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  18. Charlotte30 May, 2012 19:43

    Looking forward to meeting you!!!!

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  19. Shevvy31 May, 2012 19:59

    See you in a couple of days.

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  20. Unknown03 June, 2012 23:29

    Nice to meet you Christine.. I hope the rest of your trip went well & you had a safe trip home.... I'll let you know how my Jelly Roll quilt goes...!

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    1. grapes and hearts06 June, 2012 22:12

      Thank you, Teresa! It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for our Saturday evening/ Sunday morning chats :o) And yes, I want to see your jelly roll quilt!!! When I'm done with blog post about the Retreat, I will continue mine, so stay tuned ;o)

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  21. Nicky04 June, 2012 11:56

    I enjoyed meeting you Christine ! Hope you enjoyed your visit to the UK!

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    1. grapes and hearts06 June, 2012 22:16

      Thank you, Nicky! Yes, it was a great trip to the UK - although my bustour on monday morning was so crowded that it took twice the time that was scheduled and nearly brought me to a nerveous breakdown as I had to be at the airport in good time. Sigh. But everything turned out great and I found myself waiting at the airport as my flight was delayed. Oh well. That's real life, isn't it?!
      Hope to see you again next year, it was nice to meet you :o)

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