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Thursday, October 2, 2014

I'm published!

My project is in the October edition of 

"Homespun" magazine!

Oakshott Scraps from my friend Cindy @Live A Colorful Life


I first received an email from the editor early in 

November 2013!



Yes, that was eleven months ago!

I redesigned a block from an 

old quilt blocks book-


The block was called "Dusty Miller".

Pardon the scribblings....

I made some subtle changes

 and used modern day 

foundation piecing techniques!

Oh, that's blurry!

  I echo quilted around the design, 


And I forgot to take any photos of the finished item

 before I sent it off in March!

Nearly perfect points!

So here are some photos from the magazine!

If you decide to make my block or bag,

I'd love to see it!

I think a series of these blocks would make a great 

 quilt too....

 And as extra encouragement, I am happy to send a 

 copy of the magazine to one of my faithful followers!

 If you have left a comment on my blog in the last six 

 months, and would like a copy, 

 leave me a comment on today's post-

 tell me how you'd make my Dusty Miller block more 

 YOU!

 I will pick a winner in a week or so....

Happy sewing!

SUZ
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40 comments:

  1. EllynOctober 2, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    congrats! that's so lovely. I don't know if I've commented before, but I follow and enjoy your blog. I would do the block in solids too, in cool colors with gray I think?

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  2. JodiOctober 2, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Don't pick me, cuz I doubt I've commented, but I had to say how much I love your block and bag - the linen is such a nice touch! Congrats on the publishing!

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  3. MaryOctober 2, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Ohhhh! Love it! And I am sooooo happy for you! Susan, your piecing and editing skills are top notch! You are the real deal! Sooooo happy for you, friend :) I actually would love to make this block....but yours looks so good! I guess if I did it today I would use a subtle text background and maybe some cotton and steel basics. But I don't think I could improve on yours...it looks fabulous!

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  4. Penny from S.C.October 2, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Love your block! I have some brights that I think would look great in that design.

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  5. Anorina @SameliasMumOctober 2, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations!! It's a gorgeous block and gorgeous bag. Hoping my copy is waiting in my PO Box.

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  6. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 2, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    So happy to have the teensiest part--Oakshotts are so beautiful and this is a fabulous block. So happy that you are published!!

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  7. VickiOctober 2, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS Suz!!! this is such a fun block, and the bag is great. I have never paper pieced, so I'd have to get that figured out before planning a project.

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  8. MargOctober 2, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations, that's awesome. Great block and it looks lovely on the bag.

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  9. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsOctober 2, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Look at you! I am so thrilled for you! How very exciting. It is a beautiful block. Big congrats!

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  10. CarlaOctober 2, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Your bag looks so great, Susan!! Congrats on your publish...no matter how long it took! I have no idea what i would do to make changes as I really like the solids for that block....very awesome!

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  11. Anne / Springleaf StudiosOctober 2, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Congrats on being published!!

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  12. RachaeldaisyOctober 2, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Congratulations Suz!!! What a great block, it looks wonderful as a bag, are you tempted to make a quilt of them?

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  13. Suz JOctober 2, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I like Mary's idea of using a text print for the background - and I can't go past soft blues, greens and greys for the triangles. But I'd use it for an offcentre feature on a queen size quilt, with some gorgeous straight line quilting (if I could do it!) Congratulations on having a project published! Did they just approach you out of the blue on account of you being so wonderful??

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  14. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsOctober 2, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    Such great news Suz - what a blast to see your project in Homespun!!
    As for changing the block to be more me - I'd have to go with a colour gradation (radiating out from the centre), I wouldn't be able to help myself!

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  15. DebbieOctober 2, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Congrats! That is really cool! I love the block with the Oakshotts, but another thought would be with a LV background...that's my thought right now.

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  16. Rafael's MumOctober 2, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Congratulations !! Thrilled for you !! xx

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  17. Granny Maud's GirlOctober 2, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Well done! I like Homespun magazine, and it is the one local mag I still regularly buy. Even the paper feels nice. Make sure you get extra copies for family!
    Of course, I would personalise the bag by making it pink or red and adding flowers and maybe dots. I think I still have the mind of a 7-year-old girl. :)

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  18. LeanneOctober 2, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Well done you.

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  19. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsOctober 2, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    That's a beautiful bag! Congrats on being published! Yay!!!

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  20. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsOctober 2, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Wowee, a huge congrats, that's so exciting!! And such a gorgeous design, I love it! xo

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  21. Frances LeateOctober 2, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Great design and it made a fabulous bag. Enjoy the buzz!!!

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  22. DeborahGunOctober 2, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Congrats - so thrilled for you :-) I would have to go for a rainbow!

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  23. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 3, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    Love your block Susan and congratulations on being published! The fabrics you used are perfect. I maybe would use some low volume background along with OUR favorite turquoise and orange prints!

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  24. OPQuiltOctober 3, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! What a gorgeous block and what a perfectly wonderful tote bag. I'm so happy for you and so glad that you got your creation into a magazine -- hooray!

    I'm all smiles over here. . .
    :) Elizabeth

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  25. KatherineOctober 3, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Congratulations, Susan! What a beautiful modern take on this vintage block! Makes for a striking tote bag and I can easily picture a lovely table runner or a pillow made from this design. So pretty!

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  26. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsOctober 3, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Massive congrats Susan, what a fabulous block! The bag looks amazing.

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  27. LeanneOctober 3, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Wow, I am so pleased for you and what a beautiful block and bag!

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  28. CarlaOctober 3, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Your famous! Congrats Susan. Have a great weekend

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  29. KarenOctober 4, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Congratulations! This is exciting news. Your project looks great. I am waiting for my subscription copy to arrive so I can see it in person.
    I do hope there are more published projecta to come. Well done.

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  30. Pipacs / Red PoppyOctober 4, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Perfect work, perfect regard. Congratulations :)

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  31. AnonymousOctober 5, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Congratulations!

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  32. misspatchworkOctober 5, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Congratulation! What a wonderful block in a wonderful bag.

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  33. Chookyblue......October 6, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    will have to see if I can find the mag.......looks good........

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  34. pandchintzOctober 9, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Congratulations Suz!

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  35. NicoleOctober 11, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Congrats on the publication! The bag and block look great!

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  36. FlourishingPalmsOctober 12, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Oh Susan! This is beautiful! It's nice of you to share how you adapted an old design to come up with this modern creation. It's really lovely! I hope you get a lot of attention from being in print like this. You sure know how to design!

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  37. SelfsewnOctober 14, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Yay congratulations you must be really chuffed. Love the block too, so clever!!

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  38. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comOctober 20, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Congratulations on your publication. It's a beauty

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  39. UnknownFebruary 26, 2021 at 4:14 AM

    I love this! Are you by chance selling your paper pieced pattern? I would love to use this in a shirt project that I am working on.

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  40. AnonymousMarch 21, 2023 at 7:27 AM

    Is this still available?

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