This has been the most time intensive quilt of my life so far ever. I started this beauty 6 months ago, hand stitching over 300 hours, and finished it a week after Christmas (note: getting better at finishing projects on time!) 
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Handmade Heirloom
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My Favourite Quilt So Far!
Sometimes I take on craft projects for the insane challenge. I just finished my first hand stitched quilt! It’s a gift to my cousin who recently had a little baby girl. I admit, I have a hard time finishing a project that takes more than 4 hours, but it was totally worth it (and only a month late!)
Also, I’ve updated the about section and started an Etsy store, HomemadeHomeDecor!
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Pot Holders
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I made some pretty easy quilted pot holders. These are a great way to try out your quilting skills. I used a basic pattern but you could really jazz it up. Here are a ton of ideas.
5 layer sandwich – the top is the quilted square, next is an aluminum sprayed fabric which is heat resistant, 2 regular quilt batting and the last one is the back side of the pot holder.
Yup, I had to try them out right away! So I made some cranberry muffins.
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Zipper Pouch
I found a great tutorial on how to make an easy, lined zipper pouch at it’s a Pretty Modern Life and Projects by Jane. Check them out and make your own! I used this cute Japanese fabric I bought on etsy lined with a solid dark pink.
