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Mama Pea

Michigan

Professor by day, crafter by night and weekend, Mama to my favorite girl (Sweet Pea), wife to my favorite guy (Papa Pea).

Interests: knitting, general crafting, reading, sewing, machine embroidery, traveling, quilting, learning something new every day.

Recent Activity

Pattern Hack for Jaybird Quilts Gemstones Pillowcase--How to make the pillowcase "burrito style" so there are no raw edges inside

Hello Friends! It's been a really, really long time since I've posted. Wow. I am participating in the Journey to Nebula #journey2nebula sew along. Are you? This week, Julie, of Jaybird Quilts, who is hosting the sew along (so amazing of her to be providing us with amazing tutorials and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2020 at Peas In A Pod

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Patriotic Palette Blog Hop: Modern Flags

HI Everyone! Well, it's been a while since I blogged. So sorry. But I'm back...at least for a moment! (Please make sure you read to the end of the post for a giveaway opportunity!) I was recently invited to participate in a blog hop with Paint Brush Studios fabric. I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2017 at Peas In A Pod

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Woodland Fox Knitting Pattern Review

I knitted this little fox a bit ago. I saw the pattern and just had to make it. The pattern is Woodland Fox by Susan B. Anderson. Sooo Cute! I love this little guy! He's going to go with a little baby quilt I'm making. (I'll show you that later.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Early Bird/Night Owl Pillow Pattern Review

Recently, I had the opportunity to review a new pattern by Larissa Holland of mmmcrafts. (If you have never checked out her blog, you should. I love everything she does.) When she offered me this opportunity, I completely jumped all over it. I love reviewing patterns for Larissa, because she... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Sample Gibson Block Mid Century Modern Bee

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that my palette of fabric is up for vote in the March Madness Mad for Solids Bracket competition over at Paint Brush Studio still today! Here is my palette-- You can read about my inspiration for the palette here. I am in a bee with... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Gibson Bundle for Paint Brush Studio March Madness

Hi Everyone! Well, today and tomorrow my bundle for Paint Brush Studios is up for vote! You may recall they are having a March Madness event, with brackets and voting for different color palettes. Read more about the event here. Here is the palette I chose (the color numbers are... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Paint Brush Studio March Madness

I was recently asked to participate in a fun activity. Paint Brush Studios and Fabri-quilt, a new fabric company, is holding a March Madness event, where 16 folks were asked to choose a fabric palette of colors from their line of solids. The community will vote on their favorite palette,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Tilda's Sewing Kit House

I hope you all had a lovely Easter. It's the time of year for renewal and hope. I like that about this time of year. One way I give myself hope these days is to actually finish projects--so they aren't sitting on my cutting table, nagging me. In that vein... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Mid-century Modern Bee Blocks

I am a member of a bee called the Mid-century Modern Bee. I love being in this bee, as there are some really talented gals in it with me. (I never quite feel worthy, to be honest.) You have to be at least 50 years old to be in the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Economy Blocks for Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

We do an "on-line" activity every other month for my modern quilt guild meeting. We each make one or more blocks (if you want and if you have time) according to an assignment on our blog. We put them in a pile and have a drawing. The winner gets all... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Bunny Clutches--embroidery design review

Hi All! Whew! It's been a busy week! Sorry it has been so long since my last post. (Better than two years, though! LOL) Had a busy weekend of sewing, too! You know you're up for some serious productivity when you have both your sewing machines going at the same... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Really Kinda Random

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Random factoid about me: I am 1/4 Irish, 1/4 German, 1/4 Norwegian, and 1/4 Czech. I got a nice smelling package in the mail today. Sweet Pea and I both have really dry skin, and so we switched from regular soaps to handmade, goats milk soap.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Bonnie Hunter Cathedral Stars

Earlier this week, I had the great fortune to take a class from Bonnie Hunter. I have long admired her, her work, and her energy! She came to Kalamazoo for the Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilter's Guild. I took her class on the quilt Cathedral Stars. (Click on the name of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Tilda's Sewing Kit House

I was thinking I better blog again today so I can keep up the momentum! Thank you so much for your kind comments yesterday. I can't tell you how much it meant to me that you noticed I blogged and took the time to acknowledge it! It really helped motivate... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Hellooooo out there! Anyone home?

HI Everyone, I'm pretty embarrassed! It's been over two years since I made a blog post. Life has gotten the better of me lately. As many of you know, my role at the university changed. I became department chair, and then my colleague and I received a large state grant... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2016 at Peas In A Pod

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Madhuri Star Pillow for Lynn

Hello again, all! I wanted to talk about what I made for Lynn for our swap. Yesterday, I wrote about what she made for me. Today I'll show you what I made for her (click on any of the photos in this post to see them larger): Lynn told me... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Exchange with Lynn

Hi Everyone! No, I didn't fall off the face of the planet. I have just been sooooo busy. So much has happened in my life. Most good, some not so great (like the fact that I've been sick the last week and someone rear ended me really badly last week!).... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Love My Scarf Blog Tour--Giveaway Time!

HI Everyone! Thanks for stopping by today! I am so pleased and honored to be part of the Love My Scarf Blog Tour! If this is the first time you have visited my blog, thanks for coming by, and I hope you take a moment to look around a bit!... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Really Kinda Random--Where has summer gone???!

Hello....(she said sheepishly) I know....I disappeared again. Here's the thing. It's been really busy. We've been traveling. I started my new role as department chair. I've been meeting up with blogger friends. We got a new puppy (more on that later). Summer is whizzing past. I haven't felt like blogging.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Dream the impossible dream! It's awesome. I will definitely need to come out. You let me know when it's ready, and I'll be there. I will either be a guest or helper. You name it! Hugs and congratulations to you!

Commented Jul 17, 2013 on Dreaming at The Quilted Fish

That's a strong woman!

Commented Jul 11, 2013 on Craftsy and Coaching at The Quilted Fish

I think I have told you that I have a "black thumb." But I have two things that I appear to be able to grow....roses and lavender. Last year, I planted two lavender bushes along my front sidewalk. I thought they would smell so nice when someone approaches the front... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Rosebud's Cottage

I've crossed off seven--count 'em, seven--things on my to-do list at work already today. I can't do the last one until I get a reply to an email I sent. So, I'm taking a break and getting in a blog post. :-) Playing catch up a little....Back in May, I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2013 at Peas In A Pod

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Yep. I had to buy it. LOL.

Commented Jul 5, 2013 on Hello, fishies! Did you all enter to win the... at The Quilted Fish

I want to be going. I really want to learn illustrator..... You're going to have so much fun!

Commented Jul 5, 2013 on Meet Douglas, one of our Find Your Lula teachers! at The Quilted Fish

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