Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - AWOL!

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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It appears there are not any blocks for this week
for the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle.  :(

Not sure why exactly.   ???

I'll check with Moda and see what's going on.
Stay tuned.

blessings, denise  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - Week #8

                                 

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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We're moving right along with our

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle!

This is Week #8

If you are just joining us, 

you can read the original post Here.

This week's featured Moda Designers are:

Basic Grey

Betsy Chutchian

Laundry Basket Quilts

Be sure to check out each designer's website.

They are always listed on their block pattern.

(You can click on either the block image

or text to access this week's blocks.)

Block 22 by Basic Gray

Block 23 by Betsy Chutchian

Block 24 by Laundry Basket Quilts

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So have you been able to keep up each week?

I have to admit I am a bit behind...

okay - a lot behind!

But it's been fun to see everyone's blocks.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

filled with love and laughter

with family and friends.

blessings, denise  :D

Moda Sampler Book Shuffle - Week #7

                                  

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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We're moving right along with our

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle!

This is Week #7

If you are just joining us, 

you can read the original post Here.

This week's featured Moda Designers are:

Kansas Troubles Quilters

Quilting Life

Minick & Simpson

Be sure to check out each designers website.

They are always listed on their block pattern.

Block 19 by Kansas Troubles Quilters

Block 20 by Quilting Life

Block 21 by Minick & Simpson

Remember to make a few Flying Geese Units each week.

You will need a total of 176 (44 - 4 flying geese units.)

You will need to make 44 - 4 geese units for the Inner Border.

Click on image or HERE for piecing instructions.

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I wanted to share some of the blocks that have been made

by the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle Group

that has been meeting on Wednesdays at

Made With Love Quilt Store & More.

(Click link to go to our Facebook page.)

Penny is actually doing two sets.

One is Christmas fabrics that she is making into a table runner.

And for her second set, she is using two batik jelly rolls.

Harriet is using the Dots and Paisleys collection

from Moda by Minick & Simpson.  Nice patriotic quilt!

Hope ya'll are having as much fun making these great blocks

as we are.  I love seeing everyone's versions each week.

blessings to all, denise  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - Week #6

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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We're moving right along with our

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle!

This is Week #6

If you are just joining us, 

you can read the original post Here.

This week's featured Moda Designers are:

One Canoe Two

Jan Patek Designs

Lella Designs

Block 16 by One Canoe Two 

              

Block 17 by Jan Patek Designs

Block 18 by Lella Boutique

Be sure to print them or save them to your computer,

because they are only available for two weeks ---

and then they're gone.  :(

You can either click on the photo or the name underneath it

to go to the link where you can print or save the blocks.

                      Have fun!  :D                      

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - Week #5

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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We're moving right along with our

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle!

This is Week #5

If you are just joining us, 

you can read the original post Here.

This week's featured Moda Designers are:

Bunny Hills Designs

Fig Tree & Co

Janet Clare Designs

Be sure to print them or save them to your computer,

because they are only available for two weeks ---

and then they're gone.  :(

So sorry!  This week's blocks have been removed.

Block #13 by Bunny Hill Designs

Block #14 by Fig Tree & Co

Week #15 by Janet Clare Designs

Remember - - -

Bring your weekly completed blocks into the store,

Made With Love Quilt Store and More in El Paso, Texas USA,

on each Wednesday and your name will be entered 

in to a drawing for an exciting prize!

(One entry per block not to exceed 3 per week.)

In addition, we will have a Sit & Sew Day on Wednesdays

so that you can work on your blocks.  

Bring a lunch and join us!

Looking forward to seeing our local ladies!

blessings all.  peace and love, denise  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - Week # 4

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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Hello, Quilting Friends Far and Near!

The blocks for Week #4 of the

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle

are posted below.

Be sure to print them or save them to your computer,

because they are only available for two weeks ---

and then they're gone.  :(

So sorry!  This week's blocks have been removed.

Block 10 by Deb Strain

Block 11 by Brenda Riddle Designs

Block 12 by Zen Chic

Leave a comment and let us know what fabrics you are using

for your Moda Sampler Block Shuffle.

A fabric collection?  Scrappy fabrics?  Jelly Rolls?

Layer Cakes?  Charm Packs?  Left-overs?

Be sure to visit each of the Moda design's webpages as well.

They have lots of ideas and abundant inspiration!

Hope ya'll are all having as much fun as I am

making this cute little blocks!

blessings to each of you.

denise  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - Week #3

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

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Hello, Quilting Friends Far and Near!

I originally said I would post the week's blocks 

on Wednesdays, but have decided to post them on Saturday

to give you some more time to get them completed

before the next blocks come out. 

Next week will be Week #3 of the

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle.

(If you missed my first post, you can read about it HERE.)

Week #3's featured Moda Designers are:

Primitive Gatherings
Little Miss Shabby
Jen Kingwell Designs

These blocks have now been removed.  :(

Block #7 by Primitive Gatherings.

Block #8 by Little Miss Shabby.

Block #9 by Jen Kingwell Designs

Remember - - -

Bring your weekly completed blocks into the store,

Made With Love Quilt Store and More in El Paso, Texas USA,

on each Wednesday and your name will be entered 

in to a drawing for an exciting prize!

(One entry per block not to exceed 3 per week.)

In addition, we will have a Sit & Sew Day on Wednesdays

so that you can work on your blocks.  

Bring a lunch and join us!

Looking forward to seeing our local ladies next week!

blessings all.  peace and love, denise  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle - More Info

6324 Edgemere - El Paso, TX 79925 - 915.270.9028

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle

Fabric Requirements and Finishing Instructions

Thank you to those of you who stopped by the store
this morning to learn about the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle
and watch the Easy Corner Triangles Demo.  :)

Beginning next Wednesday, November 18, 2015,
2-3 new BOWs (Block of the Week)
will be available for download on our website

www.madewithlovequiltstore.com

and here on my blog as well.

Bring your finished blocks from the previous week in to the store
and you will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.

Then you are invited to stay for a bit and join us
for a Sit and Stitch Day.
That's every Wednesday!
A day amongst your quilting comrades!

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Below is some more information about the 

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle

in regards to the 

Fabric Requirements and Finishing Instructions.

Click here for Fabric Requirements and Finishing Instructions

Have fun!  Let me know if you have any questions.
I'm here to help!  :D

Moda Sampler Block Shuffle

                                                                                                                                   The Moda Sampler Block Shuffle is here!

Many of you met my wonderful SO (Significant Other) during your visit last week  

to my recently-opened quilt store in El Paso, Texas.  

Well, sad to say he is quite sick with a throat infection, 102.7 fever, and can't talk.  

Must've been all the excitement from last week!  

So since I have no idea how to put anything on our web page,

 I'm putting all the details for the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle here on my blog. 

 Let's get started...

                               Each week from November 10, 2015  through January 2016, we'll be                                      sharing 2 to 3 free downloadable quilt blocks you can add to your pattern library! 

    But there's a catch: 

Each set of block patterns will only be available for a few weeks 

so in order to collect the entire set, you'll have to check out our website each week 

to download the latest additions.  

These blocks are created by various quilt designers and 

are intended to increase your quilting skill level.  

We could all use a little help - huh?  :) 

Every Wednesday will be Moda Sampler Block Shuffle Day

 at Made With Love Quilt Store & More.  

Please stop by to see a demonstration of a piecing technique.  

Bring your blocks so that we can take a picture of your block(s) 

and put it on our Facebook Page - madewithloveelp.

Click on the images to download the printable Moda Sampler Block patterns. 

Each one will print two copies of the block pattern - 

one for you and one for a quilting friend!  

But don't wait too long, because these patterns 

are only available for a limited amount of time.

These blocks from Week #1 and Week #2
are no longer available.  :(

Block #1 by Pat Sloan

Block #2 by Me and My Sister Designs

Block #3 by Sandy Gervais

Block #4 by V and Co

Block #5 by Kathy Schmitz

Block #6 by American Jane

Here are so helpful tutorials.  Click on each picture to download them.

Here is an idea of the final setting.  It will be available at a later date.

You're gonna love it!

So pull out your fabrics.  

Moda recommends two Jelly Rolls, or two Layer Cakes, or one of each. 

They are using fabrics created by each designer for that designer's particular block. 

I will be doing the shop sampler blocks in the "whatever-is-in-my-stash" collection!

Hope to see you Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:00

as we kick off this exciting Block of the Week (BOW)!

blessings, denise  :D

LACE...again!

Awhile back I wrote a very brief post about commenting on people's blogs.
It read like this ---

I have a new acronym...LACE. 

It stands for Leave A Comment Everytime. 

I know people visit my blog...I see it in the tracker-thingamijig. 

But there's rarely any comments left.  :(

Now we all know how bloggers just love to read

comments left by visitors on their blogs - right? 

But then I got to thinking - that can be dangerous! 

And I have to admit...I hardly ever leave a comment on the blogs I visit. 

Guilty as charged!

So now I will LACE on every blog I visit.  How about you?  :)

Blessings to you, denise  :D

I have to admit that I have not been "practicing what I preach"!
I promise to do better.

It's so much easier on Facebook...
You just have to hit the Like button.
No comment needed.
The person knows you like what they  posted.
That you acknowledge them in some way.

That's what commenting on a person's blog does -
Acknowledges and affirms.
Sends a virtually hug.
Says I like what you created.
Thanks for sharing your life, your love,
your fears, your doubts,
your creative endeavors and your makes,
your thoughts and your ideas.

Simple as that!
You don't have to write anything
a smiley face will do.
:)

Really...
Try it!

:D

Made With Love 4 My Sister

I just love making bracelets.

All kinds of bracelets.

Here is a bracelet I made for my sister, Sherri.

This "Sister Love" bracelet incorporates a variety of

turquoise and silver beads with silver findings

that represent the special relationship that we have.

The turquoise cross represents our faith in 

our heavenly Father as well as in each other. 

The silver heart (kinda turned on its side in the photo)

represents the love we have shared for a lifetime.

The turquoise bird represents on times together

at our little cabins in the woods.

My place is called "Niecey's Nest".  :)

The turquoise heart represents our love of our families -

brothers, mother, father, our own children, nieces, nephews,

in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Whew!  That's a lot of lovin' there!

May God bless my precious sister always and in all ways.

I love you, Sherbs!  xoxo

"God Bless America" Bracelet

I recently posted a request for ideas and suggestions

for my new bracelet-making adventure on 

my Made With Love Facebook Page.

One of my quilting friends, Cheryl, suggested

a patriotic "For God and Country" memory wire bracelet.

Here is what I Made With Love especially for her:

The single yellow bead is in honor of all of our military personnel

who are deployed and away from family and friends.

May God protect them and bring them safely home.

I used a variety of patriotic beads and charms with silver findings

Proud to be an American!

Boxed and ready to go to its new home!

Congratulations, Cheryl, for your great idea.

Do you have any ideas or suggestions?

Maybe you could be the lucky winner of a bracelet

designed just for you using your idea(s).

Thanks for stopping by.

Wishing you a blessed day from the USA!

denise  :D

More Bracelets Minus Dangles and Charms

Like I said in my last blog post, 

I have been making more bracelets 

minus the many charms and dangles.

Have a look-see!...

This is a Fruit of the Spirit Bracelet with each bead

representing one of the Fruit of the Spirit 

according to Galatians 5:22-23.

Pink represents Love -

Gold represents Joy -

Pearl represents Peace - 

Purple represents Patience -

Red represents Kindness -

Green represents Goodness - 

Blue represents Faithfulness -

Turquoise represents Gentleness -

Clear represents Self-Control.

Each bracelet that I create is unique - no two are exactly alike.

I use memory wire for the bracelets that I make.

No more struggling trying to put your bracelet on

when there's no one to help you out!

They are finished with a Made With Love Charm

and a Holy Spirit (bird) charm.

I've also made some other styles...

This is The Life of Christ Bracelet with each bead -

glass or silver - telling part of the special story

of the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ,

from His birth to His death.

These bracelets also have a Made With Love charm.

They each include a cross charm.

Each of these bracelets is also unique - one-of-a-kind - works of love.

They are available on Etsy at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeWithLoveELP

You can also follow me on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/MadeWithLoveelp

I appreciate you stopping by my blog.

blessings to you and yours.  :D

Making Pretties!

I've been busy making bracelets and earrings the last couple of days.

I'm wanting to do more local Arts and Crafts Shows.

Oh, and some out-of-town ones would be great, too.

(Anyone got any suggestions?)

At my first Arts and Crafts Fair/Farmer's Market a few weeks ago

I received lots of positive feedback.

One comment that several people made though was

"I'm just into the dangley things."

So since all of the bracelets I had made were full of "dangley things"

I figured I needed some "not so dangley" bracelets.

Here are some John 3:16 Bracelets that I made.

Instead of using the sparkly beads like I previously had,

I used turquoise beads and silver components.

I use memory wire for easy-to-put-on bracelets.

Each bead or bead combination tells part of the scripture.

"For God (clear bead) so loved (heart bead) the world (round bead)

That He gave His only begotten son (cross bead) 

That whosoever believes in Him (Believe bead)

Shall not perish (black bead)

But have everlasting life (silver heart bead)." 

Each one is then finished with a beautiful cross

and one of my Made With Love heart charms.

This cross is one of my most favorite.

It is an "Ojo de Dios" - "Eye of God" - cross.

Just lovely!  

And here is a little peek at my crazy, messy creative space in use...

I try to gather all my main components and beads before I begin.

But still...I find myself always hopping from one bead container

to another to another until I find just the right piece.

Crazy creativity happening here!

I also made some earrings to coordinate with the bracelets.

Hearts - I love hearts!  God's love is abundant!

Crosses...Christ died for us for that we would have life eternal.

Birds...The Holy Spirit.

More Crosses.

All of these will be available on my Etsy Shop at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeWithLoveELP

You can also follow me on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/MadeWithLoveelp

Thank you for stopping by.

blessings to you and yours.  :D