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Memo Mayor Mullet: Being Seen Through Is Not Transparency. The TCC Culture Of Secrecy Continues Apace.

Meetings behind closed doors to commit an undisclosed amount of ratepayer money to a vague notion of (yet again) attracting an international airline, and just what is the deal with that City Deal now, has it all been scuttled? The scurrying and squeaking behind the political skirting boards is getting more frantic. Think were being taken for a ride at the ballot box? youd be right, with the system revamped to hoodwink the majority of voters. But The Pie to the rescue with an explainer. The Pie spots some glib sayings during the week, which are simply wrong, wrong and wrong. Also, an unexpected moment of clarity from our council, .while off-shore, our regular weekly visit to the Trumpistan gallery. But first The Campaign Caravanserai Grinds On Across The Landscape, Stirring Up Apathy all Around There has been enough said elsewhere about the triviality of the weeks campaigning, and the totally unedifying leaders debates, which have offered about as much probative value as that smugly orchestrated outrage on Q&A. Candidates from both sides are dropping like flies, all caught out by some ancient un-PC social media posts, giving the finger waggers a field day. Makes you wonder who does the background checks for the parties and what it says about their social media competence to begin with. Our resident toonist Bentley is still sceptical of many issues from both sides, but one in particular he thinks is utter tosh.

Why is this even an issue in this election? Actually, come to think of it, its not, just a wish list distraction. But our bright spark wannabee PM has the right power connections, when it comes to other sensitive issues, like his franking credits swoop on super funds. The very best advice is on hand for him, 24/7.

This is a campaign is search of a universal issue, a cross-generational punch-up starter. As it stands at the moment, the rampant glad-handing emptiness underlines the rampant disenchantment with big party politics The Pie is tipping a balance-of-power parliament. Fear And Loathing At The Ballot Box So youve listened to the pleadings, wheedlings and horror stories until your ears bleed, made what sense you can of it all (or simply believed whichever fairy tale you want), and now you stand in the pre-polling booth, wanting to get your duty over and done with, clutching two ballot papers roughly the length of War And Peace (more characters, but less plot). Youre ready to make your mark for your choice of who you want to lead this country. Or are you? The House of Reps seems to be a doddle

Hmmm, seems relatively straightforward. Licking the pencil with a tentative tongue, you number the boxes, starting with 1 for your first choice, and then number on down in gradients of disgust until all boxes are filled, from most wanted to least wanted. Whew, not so hard after all. Now lets just knock off the Senate vote and head to the pub. As you unfold the Senate ballot paper, you think back to the puzzling advice from the polling officer Please watch your language sir, there are children around. Then you open it.

WHOAAAA!!! WTF, YOU MUST BE FKING KIDDING!! But wait, theres more

Welcome to our loopy democracy at work. But hang on, it seems simple enough, if you vote above the line you just number at least 6 boxes, your first choice being number 1). But if you vote below the line, you must number at least 12 boxes, with the same priority of choice. Note the at least, as though that 12 isnt enough. But no, you can spend a merry hour or two and number the whole lot if you want, you old academic, you. But Heres The Thing A Trap For The Unwary HOWEVER, what you do not do with your senate vote is replicate the voting preferences as you did with the Lower House, where your enter your descending order of disdain. In the Senate, you vote 1 to 6 above the line, or 1 to 12 if below the line,for the candidates you most want to see in the Senate. Its like naming a team you want to take the field for you. Because if you vote further down for a candidates you least want, YOU ARE ACTUALLY CASTING A VOTE FOR THEM. So wonder no more why we end up with fruit loops like Malcolm Roberts and Fraser Anning et al having the power to block laws decided by the peoples place, the House of Reps. Researching all this, The Pie was particularly taken with the practice sample provided on line by the AEC: he wonders if the imaginary names given arent actually pretty good description of the real parties in this election. You choose whos who.

In Passing Couple of polar opposites in names way down the list in the Senate paper caught The Magpies eye.

Bravehearts founder and champion of child protection Hetty Johnston is having another tilt at public office, numerous previous attempts being unsuccessful. The Pie has met Ms Johnston on several occasions when he was taking Ruperts shilling, and was impressed with her sincerity, compassion and commitment to her cause. And oh what might have been Hettys most recent foray into the political arena was in 2015, when she ran for mayor of Logan City, but had to withdraw to care for her elderly mother. Oh, just think what heartache and public expense might have been avoided had she won. But then (sigh) as they say, if my aunty had balls, she wouldve been my uncle. And at the other end of the zealots stable we find one Kim Vuga, of the Love Australia Or Leave Party. On all evidence, Ms Vuga, a simplistic vulgarian which, as her party name suggests, campaigns on issues based on racism, packaged up as bogan-style patriotism, but is actually an attack on free speech; she is from the Malcolm Roberts School of foam flecked shouty single issue nuisances. But accidents happen and Roberts undeservedly actually did fall into a Senate spot before being turfed out on grounds of nationality he was found to be a Martian. But you can bet a vote for Ms Vuga will be a vote for an old BBF of hers.

All of which is just one small example of the fruit salad of candidates from which we can choose to govern us. A T-Shirt For The Times

Our mates at the wonderful piss-taking publication the Betoota Advocate reckon the ladies of their local CWA have created the ideal T-shirt for this election campaign and no argument from The Pie about that.

And one Magpie reader has come up with a re-cycling idea which is sure to make hasten the associated activity.

WRONG WRONG WRONG Adani continues to be an on-again-off-again issue in the Federal election, and the heat generated could a handy power source in itself. It also had a variety of people trotting out some banal and incorrect analogies. And the first to get it wrong was this bloke in the Astonisher story. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian Macfarlane urged the Government to get on with approving the $60 billion in resources projects in the approvals pipeline.Its great to celebrate the investment secured over the last four years, but no one won a race running backwards, he said. Well, Ian, matey, thats just plain wrong, and will come as a big surprise to this bloke.

Then the Adani issue grew from a thorn to a big rusty nail in the side of The Tool, who has been ducking and weaving on the Carmichael Mine issue because of the confusion in the Short Uns camp about the correct line. From the Astonisher again. Ms OToole re-affirmed Labor had no plans to review Adanis approvals but said the mine needed to go through due regulatory process. That is really important you cant just throw sticks to the ground, put a roof on it and call it a house, she said. Well, in this country, you can actually, dearie. And some are still forced to do so.

Theyre called gunyahs. The Hermit Kingdom Of Jen Kim-un

The closed door culture was at its best with the Townsville City Council this week, when last Tuesdays meeting went into closed session to discuss that item we mentioned last week the ominous sounding International Flight Attraction Incentives Contribution. After the secret session, which decided to proceed with the recommendations of a confidential report, we learned that the council will be in cahoots with Townsville Airport to lobby for direct flights from Singapores Changi airport to Townsville. But things werent too clear in the Astonishers report, when Mayor Mullet was quoted We wont be offering incentives per se to the company. Its really more about what well contribute to a marketing campaign. That of course means paying in part for advertising, which aint cheap. Several questions spring forth like startled gazelles. For a start, which company is being referred to, the QAL-owned Townsville Airport, or the targeted airline (which wasnt named)? And Tony Raggatt neglected to ask what one would think was an obvious question how much are the ratepayers stumping up for this, this time? It may well be justified but we are entitled to know, arent we? And who did the confidential report on which the decision was based , how much did it cost, and when did council vote to commission it, its the first weve heard of it? And heres the biggy on a running issue why is the council doing this, and not Townsville Enterprise, which is laughingly billed as Townsvilles peak marketing and tourism body? (Again we must ask, just what the bloody hell do TEL do, except claim credit for the work of others?) There was some talk that TEL would be involved, which is interesting since the mayor is the vice-chair of the TEL Board to chairman Kevin Rhymes With Gill who is also the head of Townsville Airport. All using public money for this venture. Gotta love this town. And Wither The Much Vaunted City Deal? As The Pie understands it, to get City Deal money, a council development corporation had to be created, which would also hold council land that is deemed suitable to develop in partnership with private enterprise. Why this insistence on yet another layer of bureaucracy which in the wrong hands, is an invitation to corruption, a la Ipswich is anybodys guess, but as it stands as of now, thats all out the window. It would be reasonable to assume that there was no activity, no appointment of new directors, no returns, no report since incorporation. Maybe they just realised is was a dud idea that they were never going to be able to manage. Company Name: TOWNSVILLE EA2 PTY LTD Company Type: Australian Proprietary Company Registered Office: 103 WALKER STREET, TOWNSVILLE, 4810, QLD No. of Current Company Directors: 3 Directors: Name: THOMSON MATTHEW ALLAN Appointed 23/11/2017 Name: YOUNG ADELE CATHERINE MARIE Appointed 23/11/2017 Name: HILL JENNIFER LORRAINE Appointed 23/11/2017 Company Secretary: FINLAYSON GRAEME ROBERT Appointed 23/11/2017 No annual returns or financial reports were recorded by ASIC for this company. And it will be wound up in a matter of weeks. So this company dies from neglect. But there is no explanation as to why all this has happened, especially as it is pivotal to the City Deal worth tens of millions. This May Come As a Surprise, But

The Magpie was impressed with the new TCC CEO Mike Chiodos forthright, plain English statements in todays paper regarding the great news for Townsville that the second stage pipeline looks like being built concurrently with stage one, which is already underway. Compare this with the usual patronising political duck and weave: Mr Chiodo said the council could not wait any longer to ensure the appropriate design was in place for stage 1 but that they would still be in a position to use the design, with some alteration and by moving the pumps to Clare, if a funding announcement was made by late May or early June. The fact that we are proceeding with design shouldnt be construed as anything other than we as an organisation wanting to meet our original commitment and being in a position to facilitate stage 2 should that come through after the election, Mr Chiodo said. The Pie just hopes theres more where that came from doesnt have to be stuff with which we agree, but just so long as we are respectfully informed in plain language. Mayor Mullet, take note. Chewbaccas Last Flight To The Stars Actor Peter Mayhew, best known as the man behind the Star Wars cuddly cult hero Chewbacca, departed our planet during the week. By all reports, one of the good guys in life, Mayhew was lauded from all sides as a funny and likeable bloke. And the man who brought to life one of the most memorable movie characters. But he may be encountering a problem on his final mission, according to the New Yorkers Avi Steinberg.

The Week In Trumpistan Attorney General Barrs toady antics is attempting to shield President Agent Orange from the damning details of the Mueller report has been the focus of attention during the week, along with a shameful milestone for the president.

And

Dessert? The Statue of Limitations

.. Thats yer lot for today, folks, please keep up the erudite, high intellectual tone of the political comments on the blog, heh heh heh and, hey, if youre pretty financially flush just now, a helping hand with a donation would be most gratefully received, the how to donate button is below. http://www.townsvillemagpie.com.au/memo-mayor-mullet-being-seen-through-is-not-transparency-the-tcc-culture-of-secrecy-continues-apace/

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inquiringquilter · 1 year

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Patriot Quilt Along - Wave Blocks

Give yourself a pat on the back! This week, we sew up the last blocks and then we’ll start putting Patriot together.

This Week’s Video

For you visual learners, I’ve summarized today’s post in a video. Go check it out!

Don’t Have Your Patriot pattern yet?

Sign up for my special newsletter and get 30% off the PDF version of Patriot. Patriot finishes at 53” x 69” which is fine for a QOV but I want my outer border to be bigger so I’ve purchased 1/4 yard more.

Making the Wave Blocks

This week, start off by making large HSTs two at a time. You’ll follow the same process you used when making the smaller HSTs, but if you’d like a step photo tutorial, click here.

Basically, you mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the back of one of your squares. Put the squares RST and pin, then sew 1/4” away on both sides of line you marked.

If you want to mark your sewing lines instead (great for achieving that perfect quarter-inch) use a quarter inch seam marker tool by Fons and Porter or this Creative Grids 1/2” ruler set. In the video, I show two different ways to make HSTs two at a time without marking—a great time saver!

After you make your HSTs, you need to trim them to size as indicated in the pattern. I love to use the Triangle Square Up rulers by Quilt in a Day to speed up the process of trimming—the video shows you the how to’s.

You need to make 120 HSTs using the Red 1 and White fabrics.

The Wave blocks (Block C) are a simple four-patch comprised of four large HSTs arranged like this. Sew the HSTs in rows then sew the rows together. If you press the rows in opposite directions, they should nest nicely as you sew the two rows together.

Pinwheel (spin) that center seam to reduce bulk. Not sure how to do that? Be sure to watch my video!

You need to make 30 Wave Blocks (Block Cs.)

See You Next Time!

Don’t forget to share your progress on Instagram or Facebook (add the text #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter so I’ll know.)

You have two weeks to make your 9 Snowball Blocks and otherwise catch up on the quilt along. I’ll see you here on September 28th for the next step where we assemble the quilt using the blocks we’ve made and add the borders.

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Patriot Quilt Along - Snowball Blocks

Can you believe how far we’ve come? Today, we’re sewing the Snowball Blocks (Block Bs.)

This Week’s Video

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Don’t Have Your Patriot pattern yet?

Making the Snowball Blocks

This week, we’re sewing up the Snowball blocks using the Flip Corners (Connecting Corners) technique. With this technique, you sew a corner square onto the base fabric at a diagonal then press the fabric back towards the corner, forming a triangle.

One of the hardest things about making Snowball blocks is that sometimes when you fold the corner back, the fabric doesn’t reach the corner as it should. If you then trim the excess fabric underneath, you’re left with a block that’s not big enough.

Luckily, there are techniques you can use when making a Snowball block so your block turns out perfect. First make sure the square is fully in the corner with the marked diagonal positioned across the corner and not pointing towards it. Pin the square in place.

The trick for getting the fabric to meet the corner is to sew just inside the diagonal line you’ve marked. You do that, and when you press the square back towards the corner, it should meet.

The next thing you should watch out for when making Snowball blocks is checking that the corner fabrics all meet the corner before trimming the seam allowance. Remember, it’s always better to leave the base square alone (and not trim it) than it is to trim it and not have the corner fabric come up short and your Snowball block turn out too small.

My advice is to first check your block front and back and see if each corner fabric meets the corner. Then trim your block to size, and trim the seam allowance. If you’re in doubt at any point, trim the excess corner fabric but leave the base square untrimmed it’s the size your block needs to be.

As a final tip, you can mark an additional line 1/2” inside the diagonal line on your corner squares and if you sew on both lines, you’ll end up with bonus HSTs.

My Patriot video for this week shows you how to make the Snowball Blocks. You need to make 9 Snowball Blocks (Block Bs.)

See You Next Time!

Don’t forget to share your progress on Instagram or Facebook (add the text #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter so I’ll know.)

You have two weeks to make your 9 Snowball Blocks and otherwise catch up on the quilt along. I’ll see you here on September 14th for the next step, making the Wave Blocks.

Happy quilting!

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inquiringquilter · 1 year

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Patriot Quilt Along - Star Blocks

Are you having fun sewing along in my Patriot Quilt Along? I am and I hope you are too! Today, we’re sewing the Star Blocks (Block As.)

This Week’s Video

For you visual learners, I’ve summarized today’s post in a video. Go check it out!

Need a Patriot pattern?

Making the Star Blocks

This week, we’re sewing the Pinwheels and Flying Geese units into blocks.

First, lay out one Pinwheel, four Flying Geese, and four Blue 2 squares. Notice how the Flying Geese are arranged so you arrange the pieces correctly.

I like to lay out my block pieces on a small tray so I can take them over to the sewing machine already arranged. Then all I have to do is sew!

Sew the block together in rows. I pressed my seams open, but you can press the seams away from the Flying Geese units if you prefer.

Press the seams between rows open, or away from the Flying Geese units. Trim to the size indicated in the pattern. You need to make nine Star Blocks (Block As.)

My Patriot video for this week shows you how to make the Star Blocks. You need to make 9 Star Blocks (Block As.)

See You Next Time!

Don’t forget to share your progress on Instagram or Facebook (add the text #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter so I’ll know.)

You have two weeks to make your 9 Star Blocks and otherwise catch up on the quilt along. I’ll see you here on August 31st for the next step, making the Snowball Blocks.

Happy quilting!

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Patriot Quilt Along - Pinwheels

Thanks for sewing along in my Patriot Quilt Along! It makes my heart burst to think of the many quilts we’re making for Quilts of Valor and similar charities. Today, we’re sewing the half-square triangles we made last week into pinwheels.

This Week’s Video

For you visual learners, I’ve summarized today’s post in a video. Go check it out!

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Making Pinwheels

This week, we’re sewing HSTs into pinwheels for the center of the Star blocks. We need to make 9 pinwheels. Be sure to trim them to size as instructed in the pattern!

To make the pinwheels, lay out your HSTs on a tray. That way, when you move to your sewing machine they will be in the right order for sewing. Believe me, keeping those HSTs in the right order is one of the trickiest things about making pinwheels. Don’t ask me why, it just is!

Notice that a pinwheel can spin in one of two ways. You can choose either way, but make sure all your pinwheels spin in the same direction.

There are a lot of intersections in the center of a pinwheel and that means a lot of bulk. To reduce the bulk, you can spin the seams or you can press that center seam open.

To spin the seams, press the seams of each row in opposite directions. Sew the rows together. The opposing seams will make the rows nest, ensuring you get a lovely matched intersection. The opposing seams also help you twist seams in the center.

Hold up the Pinwheel and gently twist the center intersection to pop a few stitches so you can push each part of the center seam in opposite directions. You’ll notice this also creates a sort of mini pinwheel in the center. So cool and also so flat.

My Patriot video for this week shows you how to make the pinwheels and spin the seams.

You need to make 9 Pinwheels from your HSTs.

See You Next Time!

Don’t forget to share your progress on Instagram or Facebook (add the text #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter so I’ll know.)

This time you have two weeks to make your 9 Pinwheels and otherwise catch up on the quilt along. I’ll see you here on August 17th for the next step, making the Star Blocks.

Happy quilting!

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inquiringquilter · 1 year

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Patriot Quilt Along - Flying Geese

Thanks for joining my Patriot Quilt Along! I’m so glad we’re sewing up so many charity quilts for Quilts of Valor and similar charities. Today, we’re making flying geese.

This Week’s Video

For you visual learners, I’ve summarized today’s post in a video. Go check it out!

Need to still grab your Patriot pattern?

Making Flying Geese

The pattern uses the No Waste (Four at a Time) method although you can choose another method if you want. Just make sure you download my Flying Geese cutting guide so you can make yardage adjustments.

With the No Waste method, you start with a large square of the Goose fabric and four smaller squares of the Sky fabric. Here’s a quick summary of the steps—for a step by step photo tutorial of this method, click here.

To make flying geese using the No Waste method, you start by marking a diagonal from corner to corner on the back of the smaller squares, place two of them RST on the large square and sew 1/4” away from the marked line.

You cut that unit apart, creating two heart-shaped units. Add one of the remaining smaller squares on each of the two heart units and again sew 1/4” away. Cut these units apart and you end up with four flying geese. Be sure to trim them to size as directed in the pattern!

My Patriot video for this week shows you how to make flying geese this way. The video also includes instructions for you AccuQuilt users as well.

If you need more help, I have a longer video on this same method that includes how to make the flying geese without marking your squares. Talk about super fast!

You need to make 36 flying geese using the Blue 2 and White fabrics.

Sponsors and Prizes

Several sponsors were added since the start of the quilt along, so I wanted to list them all again so you’ll know what you might win if you finish a top or a quilt. Remember, you’ll get one chance to win if you finish a top and two if finish a quilt.

First Prize

A fat quarter pack from the Red, White, and Blooms Island Batik collection

A Queen-sized Heirloom 80/20 batting from Hobbs Batting

Necessities thread pack featuring four 50 wt. spools of Aurifil threads, perfect for piecing!

Piecing & Quilting Bundle from Schmetz

$100 in AQ Reward points to purchase anything you like from AccuQuilt

Coupon for $50 off your order from Hancock’s of Paducah

50% Discount for longarming services for one quilt from Amy Larkin of Uncommon Bobbin (you will be charged only for the quilting and batting—there are no additional charges and shipping back to you is free!)

Second Prize

A fat quarter pack from the Red, White, and Blooms Island Batik collection

One spool each of Red, White, and Blue thread from Aurifil perfect for piecing or quilting a quilt!

A pattern pack of my most popular patterns—Hole in the Wall, Mariner, and Picnic Under the Stars

Quilting Discount!

To encourage everyone to finish their quilts, Amy Larkin of Uncommon Bobbin is generously offering everyone in the quilt along a15% Discount for longarming services for one quilt (you will be charged only for the quilting and batting—there are no additional charges and shipping back to you is free!)

You can use this discount on your Patriot quilt or on any quilt you desire. Go check out Amy’s work on her website. So many choices for your quilting design!

Special Thanks!

I want to take a moment and thank Deb @ The Blueberry Owl. Deb has generously volunteered to quilt my new Patriot quilt so I can donate a finished quilt to Quilts of Valor. Thank you, thank you Deb!

See You Next Time!

Don’t forget to share your fabric selections on Instagram or Facebook (add the text #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter so I’ll know.)

Make your 36 flying geese and I’ll see you here on July 27th for the next step, making HSTs.

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inquiringquilter · 1 year

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Patriot Quilt Along - Fabric Selection

Welcome to my Patriot Quilt Along! I’m so happy you are joining me. Today, I’m focusing on fabric selection.

First, get your Patriot pattern!

You can get your pattern here. Sign up for my special newsletter and get 30% off! Patriot finishes at 53” x 69” and is perfect for a Quilt of Valor.

What’s the Schedule?

Today, we’re talking about fabric selection for Patriot. Meet back here in two weeks on July 20th for the next segment, Flying Geese.

I’ve set up a quilt along page with the full schedule and other details. You’ll find that page here.

Quilts of Valor

First of all, although Patriot is perfect for making a Quilt of Valor charity quilt, you don’t have to in order to enter for either of the prize packages. I would be thrilled if you did donate a quilt or top to QOV though because it is an awesome charity! I’ve witnessed a few of the ceremonies where they present the quilt to a veteran and they are always so very meaningful.

If you do not have a QOV chapter near you, you’ll be able to ship your top or finished quilt to my local QOV representative. I’ll disclose the exact details for doing that later in the quilt along.

Sponsors and Prizes

Thank you thank you to our sponsors! By quilting along, you’ll have a chance to win some fantastic prizes—you’ll get one chance to win by making a quilt top and two chances for finishing a quilt!

First Prize

A fat quarter pack from the Red, White, and Blooms Island Batik collection

A Queen-sized Heirloom 80/20 batting from Hobbs Batting

Necessities thread pack featuring four 50 wt. spools of Aurifil threads, perfect for piecing!

Coupon for $50 off your order from Hancock’s of Paducah

Second Prize

A fat quarter pack from the Red, White, and Blooms Island Batik collection

One spool each of Red, White, and Blue thread from Aurifil perfect for piecing or quilting a quilt!

Quilting Discount!

You can use this discount on your Patriot quilt or on any quilt you desire. Go check out Amy’s work on her website. So many choices for your quilting design!

Special Thanks!

I want to take a moment and thank Deb @ The Blueberry Owl. Deb has generously volunteered to quilt my new Patriot quilt so I can donate a finished quilt to Quilts of Valor. Thank you, thank you Deb!

Fabric Selection

With the details out of the way, we can focus on this week’s topic, which is fabric selection.

Post your fabric selections on social media! Add the hashtag #patriotqal and @inquiringquilter to your text so we’ll all see your post.

You’ve seen how Patriot looks using the Heartland collection by Island Batik because that’s what I made my quilt with. On the back cover of my pattern, I show Patriot in two additional collections: Moda Stateside and Windham Fabrics All American. You should be able to find all of these collections at your local quilt shop or online. Click here to download a list of the specific fabrics you will need the make Patriot using one of these collections.

I’m going to go scrappy for my new version of Patriot and you can too if you like! Let me share some thoughts. First, here’s how the colors are used in the quilt:

Red 1- All the other reds, including the flip corners on the Snowball blocks and the wavy stripes at the bottom of the quilt.

Red 2 - Border 1 (I would stick to yardage for this)

Blue 1- Snowball block center

Blue 2 - Outer edges of Star block

Blue 3 - Pinwheel in the center of Star block

Blue 4 - Border 2 (I would stick to yardage for this)

White - Star blocks and wavy stripes at the bottom of the quilt

First, Patriot is perfect for using up fat quarters if you have them. Here’s how that breaks down.

Red 1- You’ll need 5 fat quarters (6 if you want to make the flip corners on the Snowball blocks all the same fabric)

Blue 1- 3 fat quarters

Blue 2 - 2 fat quarters

Blue 3 - 1 fat quarter

White - 6 fat quarters

Here’s what Patriot might look like if you make it scrappy. I’m liking the stripe fabric in the lower half of the quilt but I don’t have enough of that so I’ll probably go with a variety of reds instead.

Cutting

First, if you plan on using your AccuQuilt cutter to cut out Patriot, see the additional yardage and cutting instructions inside the pattern. You’ll need just a bit more of Red 1 and the White.

If you’re not using AccuQuilt to cut out your quilt, the pattern shows you how to make Flying Geese using the Fast Flying Geese Four at a Time method, and to make HSTs using the Two at a Time method. Explore the various methods for making flying geese and HSTs on my YouTube channel and if you want to use a different method to make Patriot, adjust the cutting instructions accordingly.

Note: If you want to use the Fast Flying Geese method (as shown in the pattern) but want to make them a bit oversized so you can trim them down to perfection, my Flying Geese Cutting Guide lists the cutting measurements for you to use. Make any adjustments to the yardage needed before you buy, or simply buy extra!

Download my free Flying Geese Cutting Guide and my HST Cutting Guide to help you do the math if you’d like to use a different method than the ones in the pattern.

I can’t wait to see your fabric selections! Be sure to share them on social media with the hashtag #PatriotQAL and @inquiringquilter. See you on July 20th for the next installment.

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inquiringquilter · 11 months

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Quilt Block Mania - November is Kitchen

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Kitchen!

I love cooking—almost as much as I love quilting! And when I thought about this month’s theme, I knew I wanted to depict two indispensable kitchen tools that happen to go by the same name—spatulas.

Not sure why they share the same name. Sure is confusing. But I know I wouldn’t be able to cook without them!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Spatulas Pattern? at the end of this post.

I call my block Spatulas. It uses traditional piecing techniques. I hope you’ll make my block and tag me on social media @inquiringquilter!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Spatulas Pattern? at the end of this post.

There are lots of designers in this hop so be sure to visit all of them for your free pattern. Here are links to all the blocks in the Quilt Block Mania Kitchen Series:

Steaming Pot by Carolina Moore Spatulas by Inquiring Quilter Measuring Cup by Inflorescence Economy Quilt Block by Scrapdash Rolling Pin Applique by Patchwork Breeze Hand Mixer by QuiltFabrication Kitchen Tile by Penny Spool Quilts Morning Mug by Crafty Staci Sunny Side Up Diner Tea Party Whats For Dinner Apron & Oven Mitts by Appliques Quilts and More Broken Dishes by Epida Studio Hello Cupcake by Colette Belt Designs Canisters by Chickenscratch Fish supper by Flowerdogandco Stand Mixer by Oh Kaye Quilting Let Them Eat Cake!

I used to make my block into a mini quilt so I could display it at work. Now that I’m concentrating on my business, I don’t seem to have the time! But you can make mini-quilts with each month’s Quilt Block Mania block from me, or you can collect the blocks from all the designers in each month and make a quilt.

Scroll through my past Quilt Block Mania blocks. By the way, if you missed any of my previous Quilt Block Mania blocks, they are available in my shop.

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Quilt Block Mania returns next month with the theme, “Forest” so be sure to come back on the first Tuesday of the month to see what I create!

How do I get the free Spatulas block pattern?

My Spatulas block pattern is free to my email subscribers. I send out a short newsletter each week with news about blog hops, sales, and the goings on here at Inquiring Quilter and I also include a code in my newsletter for downloading this month’s pattern for free.

The newsletters go out each Sunday, with the next one on November 12th. Watch for it in your Inbox! Inside the newsletter is a code that will enable you to download the block pattern from my shop for free.

If you’re already a subscriber, you don’t need to do a thing except wait until my newsletter arrives. Then open the newsletter and use the code to download my pattern.

If you aren’t a subscriber yet but you’d like to be, click here to sign up. Then watch for my newsletter on Sunday to get your code!

Before you go, let me tell you about everything that’s going on here this week.

Happenings Here at Inquiring Quilter

The teaching part of my Patriot QAL has concluded, and entries are open for the big prize drawing on November 12th. Be sure to enter your Patriot quilt or quilt top by midnight EST November 11th.

I recently taught an in-person class for my pattern, Fall Flight. I’m also working on a new sample. Isn’t it pretty?

My weekly show and tell linkup, Wednesday Wait Loss is six years old! Over the years, my little weekly group has encouraged many wonderful finishes. Join us by sharing your latest project.

Here’s a link to this week’s show and tell link up.

If you’re looking to make new friends, join me on Facebook this Saturday for my weekly online quilting retreat I call my Saturday Sew-In. The fun starts at 8 AM EST and runs through 6 PM EST. It’s not live but there are get to know you prompts throughout the day to spark discussion and friendship. This is a fun and friendly group and you’ll soon make friends—real friends.

In addition, you’ll be inspired by other quilter’s projects and you’ll gets tons of encouragement as you share your own. If you’ve been missing companionship since COVID started, I guarantee you’ll find it here. Saturday Sew-In takes place in my private Facebook group. Click here to join my Facebook group. Be sure to answer the questions so I know your not a bot.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Quilt Block Mania - August is Circus

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is the Circus!

My favorite thing I associate with a circus is elephants. Frankly I prefer to think of elephants out in the wild, so I made my elephant wild and free, and happily blowing its trunk!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Elephant Pattern? at the end of this post.

My grandfather owned a circus back in the early 1900s. It was really more of a traveling carnival, with exotic acts, clowns, games, and some animals (mostly dogs and horses). By the time of the depression he’d lost everything but my mother remembers having a miniature horse as a pet for a short while.

Indiana, where I live, actually has a fascinating connection to circuses dating back to the late 1800s when traveling shows were the most common form of entertainment. Shows like that needed a central location from which to travel from, that was next to a railroad. Peru, Indiana became the city of choice, with many circuses over wintering there. You can read more about Indiana’s history with the circus here and the International Circus Hall of Fame here.

I call my block Elephant. It uses several piecing techniques and might be a bit finicky but it’s worth it I think! I hope you’ll make my block and tag me on social media @inquiringquilter!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Elephant Pattern? at the end of this post.

There are lots of designers in this hop so be sure to visit all of them for your free pattern. Here are links to all the blocks in the Quilt Block Mania Quilting Series:

Flaming Hoop Quilt Block by Carolina Moore Elephant by Inquiring Quilter Circus Popcorn by Inflorescence Wagon Wheel Big Top Banners by Sugar Sand Quilt Company Peekaboo Clown by QuiltFabrication Balloons by Patti's Patchwork Big Top by Penny Spool Quilts Top Hat by Crafty Staci Day at the Circus at The Quilted Diary Big Top at Patchwork Breeze Giggles the Clown by Appliques Quilts and More Clowning Around by Epida Studio Merry-Go-Twirl Dresden Three Rings

Scroll through my past Quilt Block Mania blocks. By the way, if you missed any of my previous Quilt Block Mania blocks, they are available in my shop.

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Quilt Block Mania returns next month with the theme, “Fall” so be sure to come back on the first Tuesday of the month to see what I create!

How do I get the free Elephant block pattern?

My Elephant block pattern is free to my email subscribers. I send out a short newsletter once a week with news about blog hops, sales, and the goings on here at Inquiring Quilter and I also include a code in my newsletter for downloading this month’s pattern for free.

The newsletters go out each Sunday, with the next one on August 6th. Watch for it in your Inbox! Inside the newsletter is a code that will enable you to download the block pattern from my shop for free.

If you’re already a subscriber, you don’t need to do a thing except wait until my newsletter arrives. Then open the newsletter and use the code to download my pattern.

If you aren’t a subscriber yet but you’d like to be, click here to sign up. Then watch for my newsletter to get your code!

Before you go, let me tell you about everything that’s going on here this week.

Happenings Here at Inquiring Quilter

My Patriot QAL has been going along swimmingly! I hope you are sewing with us because there are lots of great sponsors and prizes!

Patriot makes a wonderful charity quilt for QOV or for the patriot in your life. Quilt along and make your quilt a donation, or just quilt along for the fun!

Please sign up here so I can email you my special Patriot QAL newsletter, along with a coupon code for 30% off the PDF version of Patriot!

This week I’ve begun work on two online classes I’m creating. The first is for a tablerunner/placemat set and it’s perfect for a beginning quilter or any quilter!

The second is for my My Little Star quilt. I’m sure enjoying making new versions of it. Such a fun little quilt.

My weekly show and tell linkup, Wednesday Wait Loss is six years old! Over the years, my little weekly group has encouraged many wonderful finishes. Join us by sharing your latest project.

Here’s a link to this week’s show and tell link up.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Quilt Block Mania - July is Quilting

Welcome to my stop on the Quilt Block Mania Blog Hop. Each of the designers participating in the hop are sharing a block pattern inspired by this month’s theme, which is Quilting.

One of my most irreplaceable quilting tools are my Clover Wonder Clips. I love these darlings!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Wonder Clips Pattern? at the end of this post.

Really. I use Wonder Clips to hold my binding of course, but also lots of other things like holding a zipper in place, organizing pieces for foundation paper piecing, holding the fabric against an EPP template, holding vinyl in place without pins, and so on.

Love me some Wonder Clips! Want some too? Get ‘em here <affiliate link>

I call my block Wonder Clips. I offered it once before in a sew along, and this time I decided to combine it with my Mini Clips block so I can offer two sizes—6” and 12”!

I hope you’ll make either one of my blocks and tag me on social media @inquiringquilter!

To learn how to get my free pattern, see How Do I Get the Free Wonder Clips Pattern? at the end of this post.

My block uses standard piecing techniques.

There are lots of designers in this hop so be sure to visit all of them for your free pattern. Here are links to all the blocks in the Quilt Block Mania Quilting Series:

Carolina Moore block by Carolina Moore Wonder Clips by Inquiring Quilter Wonder Clip by Inflorescence Spool and Bobbin By the Bolt by Sugar Sand Quilt Co. Rotary Cutter by QuiltFabrication Pressing On Spool by Penny Spool Quilts Sewing Scissors by Crafty Staci Cat Nap by Kathryn LeBlanc Sue's Quilt Shop by The Quilted Diary Vintage Machines Singer Color Me Bobbin by Around the Bobbin Stitching Together at Epida Studio Quilt Terms at Patchwork Breeze Happy Hours at Chickenscratch Pin Cushion

I often make my block into a mini quilt so I can display it at work. You can do that too with each month’s Quilt Block Mania block from me, or you can collect the blocks from all the designers in each month and make a quilt.

Scroll through my past Quilt Block Mania blocks. By the way, if you missed any of my previous Quilt Block Mania blocks, they are available in my shop.

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Quilt Block Mania returns next month with the theme, “Circus” so be sure to come back on the first Tuesday of the month to see what I create!

How do I get the free Wonder Clips block pattern?

My Wonder Clips block pattern is free to my email subscribers. I send out a newsletter twice a month—besides news about blog hops, sales, and the goings on here at Inquiring Quilter, I also include a code in my newsletter for downloading this month’s pattern for free.

The next newsletter will go out Sunday, July 8th. Watch for it in your Inbox! Inside the newsletter is a code that will enable you to download the block pattern from my shop for free.

If you’re already a subscriber, you don’t need to do a thing except wait until my newsletter arrives. Then open the newsletter and use the code to download my pattern.

If you aren’t a subscriber yet but you’d like to be, click here to sign up. Then watch for my newsletter on June 11th to get your code!

Before you go, let me tell you about everything that’s going on here this week.

Happenings Here at Inquiring Quilter

My Patriot QAL starts on Thursday and I can’t wait to reveal all the great sponsors and prizes!

Patriot makes a wonderful charity quilt for QOV or for the patriot in your life. Quilt along and make your quilt a donation, or just quilt along for the fun!

Please sign up here so I can email you my special Patriot QAL newsletter, along with a coupon code for 30% off the PDF version of Patriot!

My weekly show and tell linkup, Wednesday Wait Loss is six years old! Over the years, my little weekly group has encouraged many wonderful finishes. Join us by sharing your latest project.

Here’s a link to this week’s show and tell link up.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Wednesday Wait Loss 111

Welcome to Wednesday Wait Loss. Please share what you’ve been working on!

First let me tell you what I've been up to

On Saturday, I celebrated National Quilting Day and Worldwide Quilting Day by sewing, working on patterns, and basically quilting! I also released a new pattern, True Patriot.

True Patriot is a free pattern. Learn more by clicking here.

Yesterday, I updated you on my progress on two Island Batik Ambassador challenges. To see what I’ve accomplished, click here.

Well, that was my week!

Now let's see who made this week's feature

Last week, I held a giveaway featuring green quilts. Here are some of my favorites.

First up is Chris @ Chris Knits Sews who linked up this adorable Whirly Green table runner.

Next is Lisa Marie who linked up three awesome quilts from Flickr. Click the photo to visit her on Flickr and leave a comment.

Next up is Susie who uploaded this photo from her computer. Aren’t those little kitties cute?

Kathleen at Kathleen McMusing linked up her block from the Sew Let’s QAL (don’t know about it yet? It just started so you can catch up easily! Click here to learn where to get this first block.) Love that green sewing machine!

Kathleen also linked up her answer to a color challenge. March was green!

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting linked up a St. Patrick’s mug rug (too cute!) and a quick scrappy quilt from Instagram. Click the links to visit her on Instagram and leave a comment.

Besides all the lovely green quilts, two other link ups caught my eye.

First, Becca @ Pretty Piney linked up her March Island Batik challenge quilt. You just have to visit her to see more and to read the story of what inspired this creation. Great story!

Finally, I’d like to introduce you to Gene @ Creative Soul, who is new to our little group. Please welcome him to Wednesday Wait Loss!

Gene is a fellow Island Batik Ambassador, and he linked up his March challenge quilt, inspired by two classic quilt blocks. Can you guess which ones?

Congratulations ladies and gentleman! Here's an I Was Featured badge for your blogs or to simply print out and wear with pride! Thank you for supporting my blog!

I’m not sure how to link up

Need help? Click the Wednesday Wait Loss tab above to get step by step instructions on what to do. You can link up a blog post, a photo from Flickr, Instagram, or Facebook, or a photo direct from your cell phone provided it is low resolution.

Time to link up!

Now it’s your turn to link up your works in progress and recently completed quilts! Here are some quick reminders about the linky party:

By linking up, you give me permission to grab a photo or two to share here on Wednesday Wait Loss.

This linky is all about encouragement, so please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.

If you’re uploading a photo from your phone/computer, leave a comment below that explains your project. And for the rest of us, please reply to a few of these comments leaving words of encouragement for a quick finish.

Please link back to my post somewhere in your blog post or use @inquiringquilter and #wedwaitloss to tag me in your Instagram/Flickr post.

If you link a photo from Facebook, please mention @InquiringQuilter and my Wednesday Wait Loss.

I appreciate you!

As you know, I use InLinkz to run my weekly Wednesday Wait Loss linky party. To link up, you’ll need to sign in using Facebook or Google+ or create a username/password for InLinkz.

I’d really hate to lose you over this change because we have such a great weekly group! If needed, you can send me your images via email and I’ll add them manually.

Important note!

If you would like to link up a photo from your phone or computer, you need to enter an URL or InLinkz will not let you proceed. Use this URL

example.com

Who Won the Giveaway???

Last week we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a giveaway of a green scrap bundle of fabrics. For every green quilt project you linked up you got two chances to win; for other linkups, one chance.

I assigned one or two numbers to every entry—if a quilt had green as a predominant color, it counted as two chances. Then I let Random.org choose the winner.

And the winner is…

Nancy B @ Grace and Peace Quilting! Congratulations! Email me your postal address and I’ll get your prize right out to you.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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Wednesday Wait Loss 77

Welcome to Wednesday Wait Loss. I'd love for you to share your quilty works in progress and recent finishes with us!

First let me tell you what I've been up to

I finally finished the May Queen's block for my online bee, Bee Inspired! Velda wanted a cake block. You can read all about it here.

I'm continuing work on the Island Batik challenge for July, using batiks from the Lavendula collection and some matching batiks from my Island Batik stash. I'll finish the top today then start quilting it. This one is special because I'm making it for my daughter, who turns 21 next month. I have no idea where the years have gone but they have flown!

I am also working on O Tannenbaum, the WIP challenge at Always in Stitches (the quilt shop where I work). I'm working on the final corner of applique, then the top will be done. This is huge, since this has been a WIP for years.

Finally, I made the sixth block in our quilt along, the Fall into QAL. This time it was a pie! You can read all about the block, where to get the pattern, and how to enter our giveaway here. You'll also be treated to fresh photos of pie! <grin>

Yep, I've been busy!

Let's see who made this week's feature

Last week was a special Wednesday Wait Loss, featuring red, white, and blue quilts. There were some special ones linked up, and I'd like to feature those. Up first is Karrin @ Karrin's Crazy World, who linked up several gorgeous quilts, including many with embroidery! Here are just two. Be sure to drop by her blog to see the rest.

Next up is Lisa Marie, who shared some patriotic placemats and this gorgeous Eagle wall hanging. Stunning!

Next is Anita @ Domestic Felicity, who shared several quilts, including this quirky but cute pineapple patriotic quilt. I have no idea what pineapples have to do with patriotism, but I simply love this quilt! It makes me smile and think of summer.

Drop by Anita's blog to see this quilt and several other quilts she linked up, including the Broken Soldier, a Nautical Mini Quilt, and the Caravan Roundup.

Finally, I'd like to feature Alice, who shared a special Eagle Scout graduation quilt. It's very special to become an Eagle Scout, and this quilt so beautifully celebrates that.

Congratulations Karrin, Lisa Marie, Anita, and Alice! Thank you so much for sharing your quilts with us. Here's an I Was Featured badge for your blogs.

Now let's see who won my giveaway!

As usual, I assigned a number to each link up--two to every linkup with a red, white, and blue quilt. Then I let Random.org choose the winner.

Congratulations Anita! Please email me your postal address and I'll send the Island Batik Stash Builder Roll your way!

Our next special link up will be August 22nd. August is when the State Fair is held here in Indiana, so I thought I'd use that as the theme. This one is loosy goosy as far as definition but I'm looking for anything that reminds you of a fair--so quilts that have won ribbons or been entered in a ribbon contest (whether at a fair or a quilt show--and even if they didn't win), quilts that have been displayed at a fair or festival (whether or not they've won ribbons), and quilts that feature the things you might find at a fair--hogs, chickens, cows, horses, and other farm animals; ferris wheels and other carnival rides; games of chance; tractors and other farm equipment; and state fair food like lemonade, deep fried everything, and of course, corn! Basically, if you can think of a story that links your quilt to the State Fair in some way, it'll get two chances to win an Island Batik Stash Builder Roll! Other quilts that are linked up will get one chance.

So put on your thinking caps and round up those Fair quilts! I'm thinking the comments or the linked blog posts will be filled with interesting stories, so I'm really looking forward to this one. I hope you are too! Remember, the next special linkup will be August 22nd. You can look ahead to the rest of the year by looking over the list in my sidebar.

Time to link up your works in progress and recent quilty finishes!

Remember, if you need help linking up, click here for detailed step by steps.

Here are some quick reminders about the linky party:

This linky is all about encouragement, so please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.

Please link back to my post somewhere in your blog post or use @inquiringquilter and #wedwaitloss to tag me in your Instagram/Flickr post.

If you link a photo from Facebook, please mention @InquiringQuilter and my Wednesday Wait Loss.

An InLinkz Link-up

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Wednesday Wait Loss 75

Welcome to Wednesday Wait Loss. Please share your quilty works in progress and recent finished quilts with us!

Let me tell you what I've been up to.

I got my June Island Batik challenge quilt done, and wrote up a post all about it.

The June challenge was to make a modern quilt. I'm really liking this one! Considering I had to finish it using my small portable sewing machine (my big machine is in the shop--I hope it makes it because I don't know if I can afford to replace it right now.)

The July challenge is to design a quilt with a secondary pattern. I've got my idea for that one and need to finalize which fabrics I'm using.

I also worked on O Tannenbaum, the WIP challenge at the quilt shop where I work. I've got to finish the applique for the challenge and if I do, the top will be done! My plan is to do a little each night.

In addition, I recapped my goals for June and posted my goals for July. Yeah, some prayers are needed! <grin>

Oh! I made a video of the opening of the latest box I've received from Island Batik. I won't spoil anything, but I can tell you it's filled with batik goodness! The video is being edited by my daughter and I should be able to post it on Saturday.

Yesterday I finished Block 5 for the Fall into QAL. Please join us! Click here to see the schedule for the quilt along.

So it's been a busy week!

Let's see who made this week's feature.

First up this week is Bobbi @ Snowy Days Quilting. Bobbi shared her tips for making block-sized design boards. If you've never thought of making one of these, you really should! I have one that I bought years ago at a quilt retreat and I love it. I use it to organize block pieces before sewing them together, and to go back and forth to the ironing board.

Next up is Alice, who finished this awesome quilt for a recent graduate. I really love the colors in this one. It's like a gorgeous stained glass window! Alice shared the back of her quilt as well, which is almost as gorgeous as the front!

Finally, I'd like to feature Gail @ Quilting Gail, who shared a baby quilt with Minky on the back.

Despite sharing a quilt finish, Gail was feeling a bit melancholy so she shared the reasons why her UFOs never get done. I'll bet we can all relate that! Please stop by her blog and give her a good dose of WWL (Wednesday Wait Loss) encouragement!

Congratulations Bobbi, Alice, and Gail! Thank you so much for sharing your quilts with us. Here's an I Was Featured badge for your blogs.

Our next special link up is next week on July 18th!

The US celebrates it's independence in July, so let's fill up next week's linkup with red, white, and blue quilts.

I'll be having another giveaway, so get your quilts ready for the link up! To qualify, quilts do not need to be patriotic or have anything to do with the Fourth of July, but they do need to contain at least some red, some white, and some blue (all three colors). You'll get one chance for every WIP or finished quilt you link up, and an extra chance if that project is red, white, and blue!

OK, time to link up! Remember, if you need help linking up, click here for detailed step by steps.

Here are some quick reminders about the linky party:

This linky is all about encouragement, so please visit a few of the links and leave a comment.

Please link back to my post somewhere in your blog post or use @inquiringquilter and #wedwaitloss to tag me in your Instagram/Flickr post.

If you link a photo from Facebook, please mention @InquiringQuilter and my Wednesday Wait Loss.

An InLinkz Link-up

Linking to several fun quilty linky parties.

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