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Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 3

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Jun 27
3 min

Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 3

Welcome to the halfway mark! Can you believe it? I sure can't. At this point, we've cut our fabrics and learned to sew curves. Let's jump into our last week of making blocks. Tri-toned Blocks This week we will speed things up a bit with the Tri-Toned Blocks. These are very simple to make and come together quite quickly. In my mind, this is the turning point in making the Movie Night Quilt as the progression from here on out moves along and we'll be finished before you know it

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Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 2

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Jun 20
5 min

Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 2

Welcome back to week 2. If you're following our schedule, during the first week you picked out your fabric and followed all the cutting instructions in the pattern. This week, let's talk curves! Options for Curves Curves. Many people run away from any pattern that has curves. And I completely understand! I did the same thing for a long time. Then one day, I decided my fear was silly and gave it a chance. And guess what? It was easy! I couldn't believe I had wasted so much tim

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Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 1

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Jun 13
6 min

Movie Night QAL & Donate: Week 1

Welcome to the Movie Night QAL & Donate! It truly is a gift to have you join me in a meaningful and selfless QAL. We have a lot to go over this first week so let's jump right in! Quilts for Kids If you are not familiar with Quilts for Kids, I will be taking some time each week to share with you about this amazing charity. The QFK mission statement is a great place to start... "Quilts for Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming fabrics into patchwork quilt

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Loving From Afar

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May 23
2 min

Loving From Afar

It's always a good day to see in my inbox an email from Quilts for Kids, Inc! The stories and news in which they share always warm my heart knowing we are a small part of this much bigger and influential world. What an honor, don't you think? To start today's blog post, I'm sharing a couple of appreciation notes that QFK received with photos. Those photos make it real for me. I know in my thoughts these quilts change lives but then to see a child wrapped in all this goodness,

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Let's Talk

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Mar 22
1 min

Let's Talk

Sometimes we just need good friends. With all the social media options out there, we run into all kinds of algorithm issues or unwanted ads and lots of negativity. Do we really want to spend our time shuffling through all that unnecessary information? I got to thinking about that and thought it would be fun to have quilt groups here at Cozy Color Quilts. We can talk quilts. It's simple as that. No fighting to beat the algorithm or scrolling through the ads. So with that thoug

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A Generous Quilter's Story

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Mar 1
2 min

A Generous Quilter's Story

Quilters...a most generous group of people. From the moment a pattern hits a quilter's eyes, the immediate thought of many is, "For whom can I make this quilt?" A rush of colors and style flood through the thoughts interrupting any plans at that single moment. Images of this finished quilt are fixed and unrailed in the mind until the project can begin. Let the joy begin! My friend, Erica @Skynme2, has a heart like this. We became friends on Instagram and quilting was our mutu

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Closing

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Feb 21
3 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Closing

Congratulations on finishing your Homebody Quilt top for a treasured child! It is my hope and prayer that your heart is overflowing with an inexpressible joy. Creating quilts for others, in and of itself, is fulfilling. Add to the mix, donating to a children's charity, and this joy multiplies beyond our greatest expectations! Soak in this moment for these are the meaningful moments in life. And now it's time to announce the winner of the FREE longarm quilting! I must say befo

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 6

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Feb 14
4 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 6

We made it! We've made it to the very last week of the Homebody QAL & Donate. Welcome to Week 6! Hopefully you had no problem getting you Flying Geese blocks constructed. And I'm also hoping you found them quite enjoyable as well. Now all we have to do is put all the blocks together. If you'll notice on the pattern, the four corner blocks all face in the same direction and the center block is opposite of the corners. Just a little reminder to notice that directional detail. I

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 5

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Feb 7
3 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 5

We are getting so close to finishing our quilts now! How exciting is that? Welcome to Week 5. I hope everyone enjoyed making your Cat's Cradle blocks. Aren't they a joy with their generous size? You're on a role making them and at the end of only 5 blocks, you've covered some ground! If you thought those came together quickly, just wait until this week making your Flying Geese Blocks! They're even faster. We are so close, my quilty friends! Again, this next block is as simple

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 4

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Jan 31
3 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 4

Welcome back to Week 4! Now is when the fun begins. This week, we will be bringing together all the HSTs to make the Cat's Cradle blocks. You only need to make (5) blocks total. With their generous size, you'll have all of them completed in no time. The assembly of the quilt picks up at this point and the end is very near! The Cat's Cradle block is pretty straight forward. You'll make (6) HST units for each block. To assemble, it's a classic three row block. That's it! As alw

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 3

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Jan 24
3 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 3

We are moving right along! I love Mondays as we begin new weeks and move one step closer to our finished quilt. Now that we've chosen our fabrics, sewn our HSTs, and trimmed them, it's time to settle into the flying geese. This week will move a bit faster for there are not as many flying geese as there were HSTs. Here is a view of all my HSTs hanging out in a basket until further instruction. As you begin the flying geese, you'll notice the instructions walk you through makin

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 2

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Jan 17
3 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 2

Welcome to week 2 of the Homebody QAL & Donate! It's been fun seeing all the fabrics chosen this week. Great job everyone! Now that you have decided on fabrics and cut everything, it's time to get to sewing! Make sure to stay organized especially with the particular pattern having two versions. Remember the scrappy version has notes in separate boxes. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me should you run into any questions or find any part confusing. I'm here to help you in

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Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 1

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Jan 10
4 min

Homebody QAL & Donate: Week 1

Welcome to the Homebody QAL & Donate...the first event of 2022! My heart is thrilled that you have decided to come along with me on this journey. There is nothing like that heart pounding joy when you pack up your quilt, label the box with the Quilts for Kids, Inc. mailing address, and send it off. If this is your first time, don't say I didn't warn you of the inexpressible joy! We have lots to cover this week. If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to r

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Behind the Scenes

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Dec 28, 2021
2 min

Behind the Scenes

In this society we live in today, we tend to think people are important according to money or likes or followers or fame. We see others whose work is upfront and seen, receiving accolades and awards, and think to ourselves, "Wow. They're important." And then we see our own lives. Simple. Quiet. Behind the scenes. If you stop and think about it, many times the important work IS done behind the scenes. An actor isn't seen without a multitude of people coordinating the writing,

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A Moment to Celebrate!

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Dec 6, 2021
2 min

A Moment to Celebrate!

November has been a busy month for quilters...and as a result, a busy month for Quilts for Kids, Inc.! I read their latest donation numbers for November and it is truly astounding... 900 quilts were donated! Let's take a moment to celebrate this good news! What a true gift for so many little ones who are in their greatest time of need. Below are the locations in which these were sent: Recipients: Covenant House-Philadelphia Head Start-Bucks County, PA Eastern Maine Medical St

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It's That Time Again

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Nov 28, 2021
2 min

It's That Time Again

It's that time again...time to sign up for the next QAL & Donate!! Yes, it is! We need to spread the word and get as many quilty friends to join us so that more quilts will be gifted to our little friends through Quilts for Kids, Inc. This time, the pattern we're using is CCQ's newest pattern: Homebody Quilt. You have the option to make a more modern style with a two-toned fabric choice or a scrappy version. But much more on that later. Today, it's time to sign up and spread

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A Homebody's Quilt

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Nov 10, 2021
2 min

A Homebody's Quilt

Today is pattern release day! The Homebody Quilt is ready and waiting for your enjoyment. I love this pattern and I believe you will, too. It's simple. It's easy. It's perfect for those days spent at home. Do you ever feel like life in general is overly complicated? Sometimes, we just need to slow down...and pause...and enjoy the simple. This quilt pattern reflects this mindset. Home should be a place of peace. A place of calm. A place of love. Pattern Details This pattern ha

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Some Mock Ups and A New Group

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Oct 27, 2021
2 min

Some Mock Ups and A New Group

Let's talk fabric. In my mind, fabric is crucial in creating the look and feel of a quilt. Have you ever had in your mind a quilt you wanted to make...and in the end, it just didn't measure up to what you pictured in your mind? I sure have! It's taken a long time to decide what kind of fabrics I enjoy using. Add in the fact that a quilt is going to Quilts for Kids and now you have a twist to the decision making process. Kids see and think and feel differently than we do. The

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Let's Give More Quilts Away

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Sep 10, 2021
3 min

Let's Give More Quilts Away

I want to take you back to, let's say...about 3 years ago. My quilting days were busy. I was quite busy actually...making quilts for me. Giving away quilts is rewarding yet there is something quite special about keeping them for yourself as well. There's a time and place for that. However, this was different. My heart had an aching...for something more. Was this passion for quilting meant to keep for myself? Was I created to spend hours in my sewing room only to make and crea

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