<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018</id><updated>2011-12-31T07:26:56.266-08:00</updated><category term='EQ'/><category term='calendar'/><category term='color palette'/><category term='EQ6'/><category term='quilt'/><category term='first'/><category term='sewing'/><category term='quilting'/><category term='applique'/><title type='text'>Nana Barb's Musings</title><subtitle type='html'>Mostly about quilting!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>43</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-733170556455627933</id><published>2011-12-28T23:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-28T23:15:50.158-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Blogger's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle</title><summary type='text'>I had a blast wandering through the Fat Quarter Shop picking out fabrics for my own Designer Bundle! 




In case you haven't heard, Quokka Quilts and FQS have a great giveaway going on.  


Choose 12 prints and 3 solids from the awesome selection of fabrics found on the FQS website.
Create a picture collage of your choices, blog about your bundle.
Go to Quokka Quilts to post a link to your blog </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/733170556455627933/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=733170556455627933&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/733170556455627933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/733170556455627933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2011/12/bloggers-choice-fat-quarter-bundle.html' title='Blogger&apos;s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4EUQLixmhCY/TvwKtjlflsI/AAAAAAAAAOw/PAWXaJs54MI/s72-c/Bundle+version+1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-1201107576015561995</id><published>2011-12-28T17:54:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-28T18:02:20.660-08:00</updated><title type='text'>2011 Trends in Quilts</title><summary type='text'>This past year certain trends have caught my eye.  I've seen lots and lots of aqua and red colored quilts.  Orange was seen a lot, too.  Maybe that is why Pantone's color of the year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango!  Yummy :)

Another trend, and one I truly love, is embroidery.  My great-grandmother taught me how to sew by hand using cross stitches on checked gingham.  This started my love for hand </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1201107576015561995/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=1201107576015561995&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1201107576015561995'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1201107576015561995'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-trends-in-quilts.html' title='2011 Trends in Quilts'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2916107036893043744</id><published>2010-12-04T13:48:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-04T13:48:59.229-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade</title><summary type='text'>I've been having a blast doing all the hops available this time of year. It's a great way to find new blogs full of inspiration. There are usually projects and/or recipes to collect and often giveaways, too! And who doesn't love a chance at free quilty goodies :0)

Right now I'm doing the HGHPP (see post title). Great projects that would make great gifts and decorations and lots of giveaways. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2916107036893043744/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2916107036893043744&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2916107036893043744'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2916107036893043744'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/12/henry-glass-holiday-project-parade.html' title='Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-3156813488551408444</id><published>2010-08-29T23:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-29T23:53:27.098-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Lone Star skill building book giveaway!</title><summary type='text'>There is a virtual book tour going on right now that features a truly awesome book about Lone Star quilts.

Star Struck Quilts by Barbara H. Cline starts with beginner skills and builds up to more advanced piecing. The pictures I've seen of her quilts are truly awe inspiring.

Check out this blog tour at Canton Village Quilt Works for an opportunity to win a copy.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/3156813488551408444/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=3156813488551408444&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3156813488551408444'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3156813488551408444'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/08/lone-star-skill-building-book-giveaway.html' title='Lone Star skill building book giveaway!'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-5389778093404519366</id><published>2010-08-29T20:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-29T20:03:30.251-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I found another GO! giveaway</title><summary type='text'>thanks to Rene at Luv 2 Kreate.

Check out the really cute hexagons Sherri has been making. She used the hexie die and Flea Market Fancy scraps. Cute, cute, cute :D

So if you want another chance at winning an Accuquilt GO!, GO! check out A Quilting Life.

Good Luck!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5389778093404519366/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=5389778093404519366&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5389778093404519366'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5389778093404519366'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-found-another-go-giveaway.html' title='I found another GO! giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-8740268044164136478</id><published>2010-08-22T14:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-22T14:59:02.545-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hexie tutorials and a GO! giveaway</title><summary type='text'>Lots of giveaways in blogland, but the ones I can't resist are the ones that are giving away an Accuquilt GO! cutter!

Sew Many Ways has one going on right now.  It ends Sept 1st so there is still time to enter.

To show off the great stuff that can be made with the GO!, Karen is using the hexagon die to make all sorts of cute projects. Which means great tutorials for us!  In fact she has a tute </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/8740268044164136478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=8740268044164136478&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/8740268044164136478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/8740268044164136478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/08/hexie-tutorials-and-go-giveaway.html' title='Hexie tutorials and a GO! giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6921709023754010675</id><published>2010-08-22T14:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-22T14:36:25.570-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Another GO! giveaway</title><summary type='text'>Accuquilt is so generous! There are giveaways happening all the time. I keep entering and keep hoping I'll be one of the lucky winners :D
For instance:

Sweet P Quilting and Creations is doing a great tutorial on making courthouse step blocks using the Accuquilt GO! Paulette is using the 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch dies to make the blocks and strip sashing. This is going to be a really cute quilt </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6921709023754010675/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=6921709023754010675&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6921709023754010675'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6921709023754010675'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/08/another-go-giveaway.html' title='Another GO! giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-622015835724547031</id><published>2010-05-09T11:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-09T11:55:51.597-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy Mothers Day</title><summary type='text'>My son called this morning to wish me Happy Mothers Day!

Instead of flowers or other traditional gifts, he gave me new speakers for my computer. He couldn't wait to give them to me so I got them last weekend--he was so proud of himself :o) Me, too!!!

He's on his way over to spend the day with me.

Gee I wonder what kind of trouble we can get into. LOL</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/622015835724547031/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=622015835724547031&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/622015835724547031'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/622015835724547031'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-mothers-day.html' title='Happy Mothers Day'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/S-cE8eZh7iI/AAAAAAAAAMY/y7XZlKZeBzA/s72-c/George+with+Izabella+July+2008.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2853202260360483412</id><published>2010-04-17T20:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-17T20:29:57.940-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I Won!</title><summary type='text'>Woo Hoo!!! Kelly just posted all of the winners for her 30 days of giveaways anniversary extravaganza
AND my name was on the list!!!!!

Window On The East by Carolyn Startupfrom QuiltWomanBarb - Spokane WAIn fact I recognize lots of names in the winner list! Congrats everyone and thanks IHAN !!! And thanks to QuiltWoman for donating the prize.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2853202260360483412/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2853202260360483412&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2853202260360483412'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2853202260360483412'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-won.html' title='I Won!'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6065985130442563701</id><published>2010-04-12T14:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-12T14:27:58.858-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Giveaway Extravanganza for IHAN</title><summary type='text'>If you haven't heard already, I Have A Notion is celebrating it's one year anniversary by having a 30 day giveaway. They are winding down (or maybe that should be up) to the big finale this week. The giveaway today is for an AccuQuilt Go
Really! It's true!! See for yourself at IHAN, hurry now cuz the giveaway ENDS SOON! All giveaways from March 15 - April 15 2010 are open until 10:00 PM CMT.
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6065985130442563701/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=6065985130442563701&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6065985130442563701'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6065985130442563701'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-extravanganza-for-ihan.html' title='Giveaway Extravanganza for IHAN'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/S8ON15sDvbI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/Zaw4YzFk3Aw/s72-c/55100-accuquiltgo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-672558463685326050</id><published>2010-03-20T18:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-20T18:38:10.506-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Abbey Lane is having a giveaway!</title><summary type='text'>Hope everyone is have a great day celebrating National Quilt Day!Where did the day go? I've been so busy playing in blogland and looking at what everyone else is doing that I didn't do anything myself! Go figure :)
Some are doing giveaways, some are offering discounts at their shops--saw a cool gallery of art quilts, a challenge or two and pictures of early spring flowers. Love the flowers--first</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/672558463685326050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=672558463685326050&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/672558463685326050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/672558463685326050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/03/abbey-lane-is-having-giveaway.html' title='Abbey Lane is having a giveaway!'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/S6V30wuo_pI/AAAAAAAAAMI/aXsanee8uiI/s72-c/Cherry+Blossoms+in+Japan.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-9782780235351743</id><published>2010-02-14T12:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-14T12:07:15.577-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Valentines Day Divas</title><summary type='text'>It all started at Google Reader. 

Every day I check out my favorite blogs to see what my blogland friends are doing. 

Today, I discovered a doggy fashion show! Lots and lots of love (and lots and lots of treats) went into this show! 

Ready for a good chuckle and some 'oh that's so cute' smiles? Then check out Gibby, Bella and Chelsea.



Their masters Laurie, Barb and Anne are also having </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/9782780235351743/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=9782780235351743&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/9782780235351743'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/9782780235351743'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-day-divas.html' title='Valentines Day Divas'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/S3hU1F7yMDI/AAAAAAAAALY/yYH8ATmf_RU/s72-c/happy_daisy.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6181169762204416503</id><published>2010-02-11T05:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-11T05:23:49.263-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Turquoise and Red</title><summary type='text'>One of my favorite blogs is Pieces of My Heart. This is designer Sandy Gervais's blog. Yesterday she posted about the Valentine line she designed for 2011! It uses a favorite color combo--turquoise and red. So yummy!!!

Check out those shoes!!!!

Quick check it out: Giddy</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6181169762204416503/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=6181169762204416503&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6181169762204416503'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6181169762204416503'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/turquoise-and-red.html' title='Turquoise and Red'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-4536012187409970962</id><published>2010-02-09T16:44:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-09T16:44:14.410-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Crazy Old Ladies</title><summary type='text'>No, not me, Crazy Old Ladies Quilts!! Great patterns, and right now they are running a contest at the blog for a chance to win the 5 newest patterns.
Double Bubble was made using Blush by Basic Grey.
Sandy Gervais' fabrics and applique were used in creating Flora and Fauna.
Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda were used to create the scrumptious Maison Bleu.
Liliana is the pattern name for a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/4536012187409970962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=4536012187409970962&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/4536012187409970962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/4536012187409970962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2010/02/crazy-old-ladies.html' title='Crazy Old Ladies'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6278888965153027975</id><published>2010-02-02T22:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T18:38:01.674-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Old Photo</title><summary type='text'>


I've been seeing photos posted using the suggestion 'go back 5 yrs, to your 5th album, and post the 5th photo'. Well, I haven't even had a computer that long--so I started looking at the 5th photo in the albums I do have.

This is the man my dad was named after, his grandfather.



Manford is a very unusual name, and my dad hated it! 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I do and suggest you check out her blog and website. This creative Oregonian grows lavender (and sells it) as well as offering a great selection of fabrics, books, kits, and beads.Sue is having another great giveaway! If you like vibrant colors,check out these FQ's. There's a book to read, too! Fun stuff!!Want to make one of those Strips 'n Curves quilts? Need </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1345664592450379713/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=1345664592450379713&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1345664592450379713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1345664592450379713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-all-about-alderwood-today.html' title='It&apos;s all about Alderwood today'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/Sy63HWr0b4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/VwlY-MtfEEc/s72-c/Color+Wheel.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-5378693793116022249</id><published>2009-12-18T15:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-18T16:03:11.176-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Another Christmas giveaway</title><summary type='text'>I was just over at fabricartist21 to check out her etsy shop. Guess what! yes yes yes! she is having a fantastic giveaway. Check it out quick cause today is alreay day 7 of her 12 days of giving.I love her way of recycling denim into totes and pillows and such. Her prices are reasonable, too! Even if you don't enter the giveaway, be sure to check out her cool stuff!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5378693793116022249/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=5378693793116022249&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5378693793116022249'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5378693793116022249'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-christmas-giveaway.html' title='Another Christmas giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2782414310464069319</id><published>2009-12-16T15:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T16:53:46.083-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Dear Santa...</title><summary type='text'>My blogging friends at reminded me to add 'Write a letter to Santa' to my list of things to do before Christmas.Good thing they did because I do have a wish list, but I forgot to give it to anyone. And gosh! they have the most awesome fat quarter bundle available at their shop. It is called blush by basic grey.I really should blush for being so selfish as to ask for something just for me, but the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2782414310464069319/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2782414310464069319&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2782414310464069319'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2782414310464069319'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/dear-santa.html' title='Dear Santa...'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SylzYAEiycI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/fvarA_QsBrk/s72-c/jjwinterbanner08.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2874212076159727305</id><published>2009-12-11T13:40:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T13:49:49.405-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Holly Jolly Blog Bingo</title><summary type='text'>Ready for some holiday fun! Check out In Stitches for a quick and easy game of bingo with some awesome prizes! One really big one and some daily ones, too.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2874212076159727305/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2874212076159727305&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2874212076159727305'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2874212076159727305'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/holly-jolly-blog-bingo.html' title='Holly Jolly Blog Bingo'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SyK-UuYWjWI/AAAAAAAAAJs/xhY69TrmcnQ/s72-c/hollybingohangtag2_thumb2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-5720938249531655343</id><published>2009-10-16T18:31:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-16T18:35:18.601-07:00</updated><title type='text'>New blog</title><summary type='text'>Hey all! Have been dealing with some health issues, so no posts in a long time. Sorry! Getting better gradually and hope to be back to quilting and posting soon. I do follow my favorite bloggers, but seldom comment. Today I discovered that This-n-That Fabrics has a new blog! They are one of my favorite online shops. Check out their blog, and if you comment before midnite tonight, they have a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5720938249531655343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=5720938249531655343&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5720938249531655343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5720938249531655343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-blog.html' title='New blog'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-9188331285976563109</id><published>2009-03-26T14:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-26T15:21:02.111-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A New Tote</title><summary type='text'>Just a quick post to show off my finished tote.  I used fabric from the Nobu line by Kona Bay Fabrics. Yummy!!!! I modified a pattern by Lazy Girl Designs called With Love Tote. It calls for a 1 yd piece of fabric and no batting or other stiffener. I wanted a tote with a little more shape, so I used fusible fleece to back the koi piece and did some very minimal quilting.  I added some pockets--</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/9188331285976563109/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=9188331285976563109&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/9188331285976563109'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/9188331285976563109'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-tote.html' title='A New Tote'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/Scv-I71xSmI/AAAAAAAAAJc/pJKwN7I6cr4/s72-c/IMG_0082.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-3108058962211175243</id><published>2009-03-20T12:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-20T13:09:39.731-07:00</updated><title type='text'>More finished blocks!</title><summary type='text'>Okay, here are 3 more finished blocks! The first 2 are for the Seasons of the Heart BOM...... This is February's  and this is March's block. I added the heart because the name of the BOM is Season's of the HEART, and I love St Pat's Day (I'm Irish--for real)!The third block is another calender block. I included the fabric from my St Pat's Day block, but everything else is just fabrics I pulled </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/3108058962211175243/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=3108058962211175243&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3108058962211175243'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3108058962211175243'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/03/more-finished-blocks.html' title='More finished blocks!'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/ScPyZ_FGlJI/AAAAAAAAAJU/XBKKMRQXYck/s72-c/IMG_0079.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2474133598353268044</id><published>2009-03-19T09:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-19T10:18:47.265-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Back to quilting</title><summary type='text'>Hi all-I'm back!I spent the last month surrounded by boxes. Yep, I moved......into a larger apartment. No longer do I sleep in the living room so that I can have a sewing room. Woohoo! Of course, there are still some boxes to empty and arranging and rearranging to do, but I can use my sewing machine again. Picture me dancing LOL. I finished my January calendar blockDay 27, 30 and 31--fabric I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2474133598353268044/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2474133598353268044&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2474133598353268044'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2474133598353268044'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/03/back-to-quilting.html' title='Back to quilting'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/ScJ4fO50UcI/AAAAAAAAAIc/ApTnJINsioE/s72-c/IMG_0075.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-7138474304099795574</id><published>2009-02-02T22:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-02T22:41:52.071-08:00</updated><title type='text'>An ugly quilt giveaway</title><summary type='text'>Just a quick post before I head off to bed!           My friend Barb over at Bejeweled Quilts thinks her quilt is ugly so she wants to give it away. We've all told her it isn't ugly, but she must not believe us cause she's still wants to find a new home for it. You have until February 14th to enter.            I'll catch up with pics and projects later this week, Promise. Night all.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7138474304099795574/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=7138474304099795574&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7138474304099795574'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7138474304099795574'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/02/ugly-quilt-giveaway.html' title='An ugly quilt giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6457462036870985524</id><published>2009-01-26T18:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-26T19:08:02.904-08:00</updated><title type='text'>More pics of projects</title><summary type='text'> Hello again! I was getting ready to take a pictured of my finished snowman block for Sandi's BOM and realized I hadn't taken one if my A Tisket A Tasket block. I love snowmen, and these guys are so cute! Then, while putting them away in the project box, I found that I was way behind on the calendar quilt!! Egads, Martha, the month is almost over--don't fall behind now!Day 22--Another charity </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6457462036870985524/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=6457462036870985524&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6457462036870985524'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6457462036870985524'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/more-pics-of-projects.html' title='More pics of projects'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SX5wqn59tNI/AAAAAAAAAHU/PhQbi4JhiX0/s72-c/IMG_0062.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-1534762250710097693</id><published>2009-01-26T13:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-26T14:26:52.405-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Honest Scrap Tagged</title><summary type='text'>I've been tagged by two friends, Lani and Shelly. So I guess I'd better get honest and tell you all about me. They say I have to reveal 10 honest things that I've never told before. Also supposed to list 5 of my addictions. The fun part is getting to choose 5 more friends to tag. So here goes:I can eat a half gallon of ice cream at one sitting. I've lived without electricity and running water for</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1534762250710097693/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=1534762250710097693&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1534762250710097693'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1534762250710097693'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/honest-scrap-tagged.html' title='Honest Scrap Tagged'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2981353229066254660</id><published>2009-01-25T09:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-25T09:41:21.846-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Valentine Giveaway</title><summary type='text'>Kim over at Bitty Bits and Pieces is having a valentine giveaway for her 100th post! She's giving away not one, but two prizes. There's this cute mini-purse done up in reds and pinks filled with goodies (fabric and chocolate). Want to make your own version of the bag? Check out the FREE tutorial. The other prize is this adorable heart-shaped pillow. Please be sure to mention that you heard about </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2981353229066254660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2981353229066254660&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2981353229066254660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2981353229066254660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-giveaway.html' title='Valentine Giveaway'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXykKIabABI/AAAAAAAAAG0/Ca-ynjgvNEs/s72-c/DSC_0337.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-1085816788947061239</id><published>2009-01-24T17:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-24T17:26:43.851-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Charity Quilt</title><summary type='text'>Here's the top. The kit made 16 in blocks and called for 6 to make a crib size. I made 7 blocks and then dug out some plaid to make 2 more and added a 4 in border. Seems empty, so decided to add some appliqued flowers. Sorry the photography is so lousy, but I hope you get the idea.I'll quilt it with a variegated blue thread, and that should pull it all together.(If it's too ugly, I'll keep it cuz</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1085816788947061239/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=1085816788947061239&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1085816788947061239'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1085816788947061239'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/charity-quilt.html' title='Charity Quilt'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXu9NSY4vKI/AAAAAAAAAGs/0GT5jfFrMJk/s72-c/IMG_0046.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-8504680641333450590</id><published>2009-01-23T10:42:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-26T14:22:44.603-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Swappers needed</title><summary type='text'>We now have a full group. Thanks to all. I may have mentioned in a previous post that I am signed up for a swap at http://www.reannalilydesigns.com/. The block on my sidebar says 'SWAP'. There are nine people to a group, and 3 groups are full. I'm in group 4 and we need 6 more swappers before the 26th!! Easy rules--make 9 monochromatic blocks of your favorite block pattern using the color you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/8504680641333450590/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=8504680641333450590&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/8504680641333450590'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/8504680641333450590'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/swappers-needed.html' title='Swappers needed'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-78001648607306932</id><published>2009-01-22T19:30:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-22T19:55:34.501-08:00</updated><title type='text'>A new no-calorie bake shop!</title><summary type='text'>Moda has a new blog!! Moda Bake Shop has calorie-free recipes for using their sweets like: jelly rolls and layer cakes. Free patterns using pre-cuts with instructions even the novice can understand. Pretty awesome-yeah! :0) I heard about it on Camille Roskelley's blog. I think I'll use her little runner to try out some stippling. If I don't like how the stippling turns out, I can always cover it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/78001648607306932/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=78001648607306932&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/78001648607306932'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/78001648607306932'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-no-calorie-bake-shop.html' title='A new no-calorie bake shop!'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXk_lsPalgI/AAAAAAAAAGU/SNJwp86nnw0/s72-c/0110091623.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-5828718743361465026</id><published>2009-01-21T18:31:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-21T18:49:01.774-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Calendar Quilt Journal Time</title><summary type='text'>Day 18--Another piece from George's quiltDay 19--Fabric used for the drawstring in Ecology Tree market bagDay 20--One of the fabrics in the quilt Missy was helping with-purple diagonal stripes with gold overlayDay21--Found a kit I forgot about-lap size, kitty theme, easy strip piecing-no leftover of any size so I pieces little strip of scraps to make one 2 1/2 by 4 1/2 in pieceThat brings me up </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/5828718743361465026/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=5828718743361465026&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5828718743361465026'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/5828718743361465026'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/calendar-quilt-journal-time.html' title='Calendar Quilt Journal Time'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXfd35PojqI/AAAAAAAAAF0/SgI3n_rBYvg/s72-c/Jan+10+09.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-1092025256165700216</id><published>2009-01-19T17:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-19T17:50:29.268-08:00</updated><title type='text'>I need a design wall</title><summary type='text'>Almost dinner time, so I thought I'd do a quick post of how my day went. I laid out the pieces for an lap quilt on my kitchen floor and snapped a picture to get an better idea of the block placement.  I laid the camera aside, turned around and...there's Missy, licking her chops! I guess she liked the new floor covering or maybe she'd just had a snack. :) I asked her to move, and she did...to a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/1092025256165700216/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=1092025256165700216&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1092025256165700216'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/1092025256165700216'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-need-design-wall.html' title='I need a design wall'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXUmCpl4DTI/AAAAAAAAAFU/LeOKsqfZ0IU/s72-c/IMG_0038.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-7966923630039039320</id><published>2009-01-19T09:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-19T10:12:09.639-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Giveaway at Home Sweet Home</title><summary type='text'>Hey all, Jo Jo is having a giveaway for her 100th post over at Home Sweet Home http://www.jojoshomesweethome.blogspot.com/. Here's a pic of the 3 crafty things I couldn't live without: </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7966923630039039320/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=7966923630039039320&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7966923630039039320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7966923630039039320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-at-home-sweet-home.html' title='Giveaway at Home Sweet Home'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXTCUctc1aI/AAAAAAAAAFM/qwXOVXXCZZ8/s72-c/IMG_0037.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-7534643972060390838</id><published>2009-01-18T17:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-18T17:52:13.829-08:00</updated><title type='text'>A Floral Topping</title><summary type='text'>I believe this is where I left off yesterdayborderless.Today--got the inner border added. All smiles here cuz it's lookin' good :0)And here it is with the final border!This is me looking very pleased with myself--chortle chortleAlso got the clear coat on my doorhangers. Will pack them away for next year tomorrow-they should be thoroughly dry by then.I'll work on the bag I'm crocheting while </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7534643972060390838/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=7534643972060390838&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7534643972060390838'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7534643972060390838'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/floral-topping.html' title='A Floral Topping'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXPW0Z53-3I/AAAAAAAAAEk/Ko-ugc5CT30/s72-c/IMG_0021.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-6688393056556877758</id><published>2009-01-17T18:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-17T19:11:03.926-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Calendar Journal and other stuff</title><summary type='text'>I've been busy doin' lotsa stuff this week. I spent the afternoon decorating some door hangers I picked up at JoAnn at an after Christmas sale. There are 6 different styles. I just need to seal them with clear acrylic, and they will be ready for next season! Cute and lotsa fun to do :0)I finished piecing the Auld Lang Syne topper from the January issue of The Quilter this evening. It is now ready</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/6688393056556877758/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=6688393056556877758&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6688393056556877758'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/6688393056556877758'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/calendar-journal-and-other-stuff.html' title='Calendar Journal and other stuff'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SXKSWm685QI/AAAAAAAAAD8/HrYgfWp5aZ8/s72-c/IMG_0023.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2122012087194332413</id><published>2009-01-14T16:13:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-14T16:21:06.070-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Post Script</title><summary type='text'>Wow! I have 2 followers. Thanks Angela and Shelly, I hope you enjoy my musings. I know I get my inspirations from all sorts of places and people. Hopefully, I can get more pics up soon. I just changed the template for my blog. The other template was just too boring and made me blue. I like circles and buttons, so this is a little more like me--round! LOL</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2122012087194332413/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2122012087194332413&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2122012087194332413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2122012087194332413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/post-script.html' title='Post Script'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-743305879664152907</id><published>2009-01-14T14:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-14T15:06:36.019-08:00</updated><title type='text'>RE: Calender Quilt Journal</title><summary type='text'>I've been busy cutting out a couple of new projects this week. Monday, I was looking through the Jan '09 issue of The Quilter. It has a wallhanging/tabletopper called Auld Lang Syne that is absolutely stunning. "This is a perfect pattern for those florals from Fabri-Quilt!" say I excitedly. :0) I pulled out my Hampton Rose and Rose Swirl cuts and agreed with myself, "These are perfect!" zip zap </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/743305879664152907/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=743305879664152907&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/743305879664152907'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/743305879664152907'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/re-calender-quilt-journal.html' title='RE: Calender Quilt Journal'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-7113341336892322965</id><published>2009-01-13T19:15:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-13T19:54:48.383-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Projects in progress</title><summary type='text'> Well--here they are, just like I promised! This first picture is of the first 11 days for my Calendar Quilt. The first block will have the month name in either embroidery or applique. I've been busy cutting out the pieces for my son's red and black quilt. The next pics show all of the fabrics I'm using. I did the gross cuts of 2 1/2", 2 7/8" and 4 7/8" strips yesterday.As you can see, I've a lot</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7113341336892322965/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=7113341336892322965&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7113341336892322965'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7113341336892322965'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/projects-in-progress.html' title='Projects in progress'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SW1Zhy9ahAI/AAAAAAAAAB8/O1iPRCORmzs/s72-c/IMG_0011.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2642570486879266505</id><published>2009-01-13T14:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-13T14:49:50.138-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Whirl Into Winter Winner</title><summary type='text'>Woohoo!! Angela from The Country Cellar drew my name for one of her Whirl Into Winter winners. Terri from Bits and Pieces was the other lucky soul. This is so much fun! She is sending a kit for a wool journal cover and key fob. Just think there are only 136 of us and lots more winners to come.    I hope everyone wins something! I have also taken some pictures of my work in progress. I will post </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2642570486879266505/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2642570486879266505&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2642570486879266505'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2642570486879266505'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/whirl-into-winter-winner.html' title='Whirl Into Winter Winner'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_giUuLZiRbvw/SW0Y6V_-xKI/AAAAAAAAAB0/KmE78cB9oSs/s72-c/journal_set.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-7320369013405185092</id><published>2009-01-10T18:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-10T19:14:10.977-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Journal for Calendar Quilt</title><summary type='text'>Okay, time to cover the first 10 days of strips.Day 1--I chose a piece of fabric from the pillowcase I made for my grandson, Malachai.Day 2--Pat Sloan's New Year's Sew Along was a grab bag. The pattern is available as the 2008 3rd quarter challenge on http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/. I chose a green and black yarn-dye plaid for my bag. I love it!Day 3--I made a doll quilt for my granddaughter, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/7320369013405185092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=7320369013405185092&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7320369013405185092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/7320369013405185092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/journal-for-calendar-quilt.html' title='Journal for Calendar Quilt'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-2597506076729560373</id><published>2009-01-08T20:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-08T21:15:48.000-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='color palette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='EQ'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='EQ6'/><title type='text'>RE: Plotting and planning and using EQ6</title><summary type='text'>Well, Peggy, I have EQ6 and really like it. I use it to try different layouts for specific fabrics, and to play with color pallets. Sometimes I just want to know measurements and yardage for an idea I'm playing with. I designed my son's quilt entirely with EQ6, and have several other designs saved or pending. I've just started playing with the patchdraw tools. I used these tools to layout my </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/2597506076729560373/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=2597506076729560373&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2597506076729560373'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/2597506076729560373'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/re-plotting-and-planning-and-using-eq6.html' title='RE: Plotting and planning and using EQ6'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-4738373998407962204</id><published>2009-01-07T19:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-07T19:37:23.663-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='quilting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='applique'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='calendar'/><title type='text'>Back to the drawing board</title><summary type='text'>About 10 months ago I found a mystery BOM at Wilson's Calico. Having never done one, I thought I'd give it a try. They used yellow and blue, but I wanted something with a floral in rose and green. Six fabrics:  light background and five fabs shading from light to dark. Found a great collection, bought it and (now that I have time to start it) I find I didn't buy nearly enough!!! In fact, I don't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/4738373998407962204/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=4738373998407962204&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/4738373998407962204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/4738373998407962204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/back-to-drawing-board.html' title='Back to the drawing board'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411458386217241018.post-3421808433202414803</id><published>2009-01-06T07:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-10T11:19:41.642-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='quilt'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='first'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='quilting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sewing'/><title type='text'>My First Post</title><summary type='text'>Hello blogland! My name is Barbara Colvin (aka Nana Barb to my grandaughter, Bella). I've been following some other blogs for a few months now and decided to get brave and start one of my own. I love homemade stuff. I learned to cook and can and sew while growing up. So it was natural to cook from scratch, bake bread, garden, and can while my son was growing up. Not anymore! I still cook mostly </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/feeds/3421808433202414803/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8411458386217241018&amp;postID=3421808433202414803&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3421808433202414803'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8411458386217241018/posts/default/3421808433202414803'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nanabarbsmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-first-post.html' title='My First Post'/><author><name>Barb</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05158631969394522189</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYepDAGM76Y/TX9IZFz6s3I/AAAAAAAAANw/D3oiqridoX4/s220/IMG_0040.JPG'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry></feed>
