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Sometimes you just need to sew.

April 4, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

And that’s exactly what I did.

 

mini sunrise making_carolyn friedlander

 

This week (and these last few weeks) have been a little on the heavy side, so some reconnecting with my sewing machine was very much in order. I gravitated toward making these little mini Sunrise blocks, because it’s such a great project for using up scraps. Totally in the mood to dive right in, I didn’t even grab for anything specific, but instead tried to work with what was sitting on the cutting table from some recent projects.

 

mini sunrise blocks_carolyn friedlander

 

What have you guys been sewing on?

 

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  1. Mandy says

    April 4, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Those blocks are really pretty, as usual I love your colour choices! I have had a creative block of late…I’m here looking for inspiration 🙂

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    • carolynfriedlander says

      April 6, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks, Mandy! If you’ve got a block, looking at pics is a great idea! I also like just jumping into my scraps, because you can usually get on a role if you just start.

      Reply
  2. erin says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:12 am

    this week, i’ve been on the road, working on needlepoint. we got home last night so i plan on cranking out a scout tee today.

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    • carolynfriedlander says

      April 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Oooo,needlepoint and scout tee sound excellent, Erin!

      Reply
  3. Heidi says

    April 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I think we all have been there :). Those blocks are lovely!

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    • carolynfriedlander says

      April 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks, Heidi! Hope you are great!

      Reply
  4. Jan Briggs says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I am feeling your post title. I have wanted to do just that all weekend, but instead have filled my time with painting the house and writing lesson plans. Hopefully a week day evening will allow me to work on some stripe fabric blocks or finishing up some hand quilting!

    Your mini blocks are very nice. Work those scraps!

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    • carolynfriedlander says

      April 7, 2014 at 9:26 am

      I hear ya, Jan! I hope you can work some sewing into your evenings–that’s my goal too!

      Reply
  5. kim s. says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:04 am

    These blocks are so lovely! They are making me smile on this spring morning! Can’t wait to see more!

    Reply

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