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Monday, August 25, 2014

Around the World Blog hop

Last Monday I was tagged by Yvonne - Quilting Jetgirl so it's my turn of Around the World Blog hop. Check out her post to learn more about the hop and Yvonne.

I took the opportunity to introduce myself a bit especially to new followers but now I struggle with what to say. Why don't you just see my About page and my intro for New Blogger blog hop.

1.What am I working on?

I'm trying to behave and I'm working on my FAL Q3 list. That is sneak peak of my super secret project which I'll share soon. I'll be probably working with those bright batiks until I use the very last bit.

2. How does my work differ from others?

You will hardly see latest fabric lines. I like to combine what I have on hand with what is available locally. I also like to twist patterns to make it my own. I keep things simple and I'm not driven towards trends. My style still evolves but I'm having a bit of rainbow phase.

3. Why do I create?

I think. I think a lot. I think about things I shouldn't be. Creating is one of the activities when my brain switches off. It switches into pleasant mode when I only concentrate on matching colors and when I dream about new projects.

4. How does my writing/creating process work?

I usually have way too many ideas. As deadline approaches I narrow them down. I try something out and adjust as I go. I don't plan or sketch too much as my ideas are changing a lot. I don't schedule my posts either. I just write whenever I have time or project to talk about. I also have to have the right mood. If I'm not feeling like doing something I just don't. You see, we are back to SIMPLE :)

As part of the blog hop I would like to introduce you to some lovely ladies. We need to keep the blog hop going!

I start with Janeen from Quilt Art Designs. She is paper piecing maniac. She made so many fab patterns and you should check her out. She also recently started new Friday linky party for Paper Piecing. Her post will be up next week.

I was asked by Nesta if I wanted to participate. Her post is also up this Monday so you don't have to wait whole week to read more about her @ Ella & Nesta's Little Room. She makes all kinds of cute things and she is located in Italy.

I would also like to mention Nurdan @ Hug-a-Bit Quilts She is being tagged by someone else (hello Jo!) but she is just starting new Monday linky called Monday Makers. You might want to check it out and join in as well.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

WiP - mini disco

As I waited for my ~~machine~~ Brother to return I cut up some stripes as a background for my mini disco project. I decided to sprinkle few triangles on both sides. What started as testing the ruler on Mini Disco pattern by Jaybird quilts turned into something bigger.

But how can you say NO to rainbow happiness?
Brother came home yesterday so I started the piecing process questioning my own sanity. It is shrinking as I'm sewing the bits and pieces together. Once I have all the stripes it'll shrink even more. I would love to finish in time for Jaybird quilts SAL link up but we'll see.

Today is also second round of New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop @ Plum and June.

I wanted to give you some more as my introduction picture was not the only one we took that day. I was also playing Superman with a quilt as my cape. Well, I got a bit caught up while flying in canola field.

I'm off to check what tips and tricks others share today:

Linking up with WiP Wednesday and Lets Bee Social.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop

Welcome to my Let's get Acquainted blog hop post. I'm Vera and I live and blog from the Czech Republic. You should check out where that is as even Kim Kardashian just pay a visit, lol.

I used to and still do blog in my language as well but I started this blog last year based on some advices given during the hop. I no longer wanted to be "vexa" and I wanted to get more interactive with international community. So far so good!

I'm keen on any handcraft but when I was home with my first child I started with sewing. I made few softies and ordered local magazine with some bag patterns. At first making patchwork blocks was really not my thing. It was not easy on my cheap machine and I like easy and simple. The big turn came with new sewing machine two year ago. I welcomed home Brother NV350, special treat for my 35th Bday. Everyone figured out how old I am? Good!

I'm still hesitant to call myself a quilter. For most of my projects I combine local fabrics with designer's one to create my own combo. You can check all my quilts here. I'm obsessed with color order and matching colors. In between quilt making I enjoy small projects like pouches, bags or cushions. Being Aries I like to do things my way. Just read the characteristics, that is so me: Moody, Impulsive, Impatient ...

I don't like my picture taken but let's do exception for this hop. I wanted to show you couple of my fav things. My fav scarf, colors I like such as grey and hot pink plus some stuff I made. I took it all outside and it started to rain! I had clothesline full of laundry and I was so pissed off. BTW those glasses represent my soft spot for Bono Vox, lol.

I'm not a fan of wordy posts. I like to get straight to the point. Keep it simple. I sew and blog when I feel like it. No forcing! I would recommend the same thing to all new bloggers. Be yourself, enjoy yourself. Don't feel obligated. You have to love what you do! Otherwise it will show. Let's have fun, bring some humor and keep it real. At least that is what I'm aiming for :-)

Share your process making, share your experience as others might benefit as well. Share your desires and anything you want :-) Share what you love. I love to be home alone. I love that the TV turns itself off when I fall asleep. The only show that kept me up was Dexter. I'm yet to watch the final season though. I love to make others smile and inspire. Shoot me a compliment and we can be friends. That is how the Aries roll! I can assure you there is never lack of ideas. I'm always up to something. I hope you'll join me.