Thursday, April 7, 2011

starting over


pdf link for Pennies for Rylee Page 1
from the pattern on my header
pages will be from this pattern

 
Hello spring to all of you, At least I think it is finally spring??....... it has been a winter that seemed to last forever and then some. There's something about starting over, I'm not ready at the moment to tell all that has happened to me, a few of you know and that's all for now.  You know I have not blogged for quite awhile but I also have not read emails or done much of anything for months.  Physically I am fine, but emotionally a train wreck.  But a few days ago I began to talk to a few people and read a few blogs here and there and answered a couple of emails, so I am going begin my life again,  to start over, it's my only choice, am not ready to give up completely, sewing and crafting and all that surrounds it, like you my wonderful friends, is what feeds my heart and soul.  So here I am, starting over.
What I am going to give to you over the next few weeks are stitch patterns from a quilt pattern I designed for my grandson, 7 years ago see the header photo.............. I am going to break up this pattern and give you these designs for your own use, please do not sell things only give!!!.  In the next couple of days I'll post the directions(Sorry I just noticed the directions need teaking for the setting style above.) And FYI as you can see Rylee's quilt is shades of blues, but after I made his, I tried a second version on the design wall, (thank you design wall, it saved me a lot of time) it was scrappy 30's blocks (every block had different fabric colors plus snow white, blocks were stitched in the various colors too) would have been great for a baby boy or girl........it was a miss! The stitching disappeared because your eyes wander around seeking various colors in the blocks and you forgot/missed the stitching.  The third version was still various colors of 30's but used only one color per block with the snow kona, turned out much better.  But the blue version is still my favorite. If you're looking for something to do and you want to do this old fashioned baby quilt, you will need about 2.5 yds for the background fabric and stitched blocks (draw 6.5 squares , I cut them about 7",center design transfer in preferred method and stitch, then recut to 6.5 so as to keep reaveling to a minimum) and you also need about 32-35 (about 8-9")scraps or 3/4yd contrasting fabric (does not include any borders) Or you can use these easy baby/kids patterns to embellish something else with.  Either way have fun. 

Don't expect any silly chatter for now..... eventually I'll get back to regular chattiness.  But I will give you this bit of silliness, the Hatter told Alice, "You have have lost your muchness" , well she found hers and I hope mine will return too.  But I need to slay a couple of dragons, or at least run them off  Be back soon, I promise. Cyndi

22 comments:

  1. I'll simply say I'm glad you are back. I have missed your blog. Take care of yourself.

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  2. I've missed your blog; I'm glad we have you back.

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  3. Glad you are back! Thanks for the cute new pattern.

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  4. Glad you're we missed you! Thanks so much for this pattern and all the many others you have shared.

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  5. Thank you for the patterns and welcome back.

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  6. Missed you and glad to have you back. Thanks for the patterns. Looking forward to future posts.

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  7. Cyndi, so glad you found enough of your "muchness" to make this post. It is so good to have you back. Hugs ( )

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  8. Wonderful to see you blogging again! And amen to finding your muchness! Claire.

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  9. Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [08 Apr 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  10. Missed you heaps. Had thought you gave up on blogging but I kept you on my sidebar. What a wonderful surprise to see you today. Welcome back !

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  11. It is wonderful to have you blogging again. I missed your cheery chatter. Hugs!
    Anna Marie

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  12. I've missed you and been wondering where you were. Hope things get better and better for you.

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  13. Missed you....so glad you are back blogging again...your 'muchness' will return and your silly chatter too. Thanks for sharing 'pennies for rylee' with us. It is adorable:)

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  14. Nice to see you are back.
    thank you for the link.

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  15. I have just found your blog and have no idea what has happened in your life but please know that I have lifted you up in prayer this morning. I have asked for strength and peace in whatever ways you need them. I love your patterns...have done and loved several. I think the Sunflower may be my favorite completed one so far but I have the Elves pattern (and bought one for a friend as well) waiting to be done soon. I live in Hot Springs, Arkansas but drive through Westphalia quite often on my way to visit my sister in Jefferson City. I enjoy that drive - you live in a beautiful area of the country. Blessings, marlene

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  16. Like everyone elso, so glad you are back. I have always loved all your desings and I hope when your life is better we will see some new ones. Missed you!

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  17. I've started following you a while back but then never saw you. I have no idea what is happening but I am glad that you are trying to come back to something you love.

    ~Tonya~
    Cameron, MO

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  18. thank you kindly for the cute stitchery pattern today. I hope your troubles float away soon. Just know that you are not alone and friends are the best listeners and they usually have some suggestions for solutions that our close families don't have. Lean on wisdom of others and smiles will follow.

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  19. What a sweet quilt for a sweet little guy. I like the blue too. So nice to have you back in blogland. Take care. Hugs

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  20. Helloooooooo beautiful Cyndi!!!! :-)

    Welcome back to blogland sweetie, we have open arms and I've put the kettle on for a nice cup of tea... no need for a chat... we can just sit and enjoy the tranquility. xx

    I absolutely ADORE Rylee's quilt, you have such a lovely way with your designs - I wish I could draw like you!

    Take care, beautiful!
    Vikki xoxoxoxoxoxo

    ps. you know what my word verification is? "Chear" - bit like "cheer" don't you think? Yep - me too! It's a sign! xx

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  21. Hi:
    Welcome home, Welcome home. I love you and am always here for you. Let me know when I can bring my hanging rope! HEHEHEHEHE

    Hugs and Kisses,
    Vicki R
    sunraesban@yahoo.com

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Thanks for leaving me a message. I always read them and hopefully answer as many as possible. Cyndi