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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Another two "Sprigs" and my little applique tote

I am almost embarrassed to be showing my Sprigs blocks one at a time because so many seem to be able to complete them so much faster. But, progress is progress and sharing motivates me to keep plodding along. This one is my favorite because I love the way the colors work together.

This one is a scrap box creation. I just pulled pieces out of the scrap pile and it felt good to use some of those little bits I couldn't throw away.

I thought I would share the little tote I found to carry my sprigs blocks in progress with me as I travel for work. It fits right in my purse and I have everything I need ready to go whenever I have a few moments to stitch. It is the Mini Hanging Organizer by Vera Bradley. I would love to see what others use to organize their projects.
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14 comments:

  1. Stitched With PrayerSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Oh my gosh! Your little tote is perfect for our smaller stitching projects that we love to carry along. I hate idle hands, especially when they are mine, LOL. Hugs...

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  2. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Your sprigs are lovely Taryn, so satisfying to use up scraps too. What a great idea your tote is, thanks for sharing it. xo

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  3. SalleySeptember 25, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Lovely blocks AND the tote is enviable compared to my plastic lunchbox!

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  4. Rosemary YoungsSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Please keep sharing your blocks even if it is one at a time, they're absolutely beautiful and very inspiring.

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  5. SewWhatsNewSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Love your blocks and tote. I use a gallon size ziplock bag since it is the right size to keep the block flat; and my sewing supplies in a small pencil box. Roll them togethr, put all in my bag and spend many happy hours waiting in airports and other waiting places. The small folding scissors(2") are accepted in most airports now, so they travel well. It's funny to see my bag going back and forth in the x-ray machine. Makes me comfortable that they see the scissors and do a double check.

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  6. julieroseSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Your Kaffe applique work is stunning; and I love that little tote--am a big fan of VBradley's purses, too. Julierose

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  7. cewhitakerSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    It's so fun to finally see some Stars & Sprigs blocks popping up. Just so happens I just finished one of the same "sprigs"...the one you posted first. I love how everyone's are so completely different. I'm using any and all fabrics that speak to me for this one. Funny, I have a stack of Kaffe Fasset fabrics, but I really have a hard time with them. It makes my decision making process that much harder, and I have a hard time choosing my fabrics as it is. Hopefully, I'll post something soon. Fact is, I don't know how to do it!!!

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  8. JuleeSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Love the repro fabrics that you are using....I like both blocks. Neat idea for taking projects with you.

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  9. MiriamSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I really love all the green fabrics in your leaves.
    Great blocks. This will be a fabulous quilt!

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  10. SallySeptember 25, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Taryn, it looks as if you are fussy cutting those stems too. Really like that brown fabric! Great blocks! I use an inexpensive clear vinyl zippered pouch from Keepsake Quilting for my supplies. Practical, but not very pretty. I like being able to see what I want to find in there. Have a pattern for a bag using both clear vinyl and fabric which would be nice. Now I just need to find time to make it.....

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  11. kim mcleanSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Love your blocks in the reproduction fabrics Taryn! Also love the bag, Kim McL

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  12. Ann ChampionSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    You have some really nice fabrics in your beautiful blocks1 I love the greens especially. Your choice for the stems is really nice too.
    There's no rule that says we have to do our projects fast. Enjoy the journey..and we'll enjoy seeing your progress along the way too.
    Your little travel sewing kit is wonderful. I like that you can see just where everything is. :)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Lovely blocks, Taryn! It is FUN to use up those little bits and scraps, isn't it?! The tote is perfect. I too like to have a travel project to prevent idle hands.

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