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A Colorful Thread:  September 2019
A Colorful Thread: September 2019

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Experimenting with glue basting (again), Anticipating meeting friends in real life at the Double Dutch group + Rora starts preschool tomorrow.

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Rachel HauserSeptember 30, 2019A Colorful Thread Comments
in the Quilting Studio, no. 13
in the Quilting Studio, no. 13

As we come to the end of September, I’m marking my first month in the quilting studio of our new, permanent home. It feels so wonderful to settle in and really arrive. My long arm quilting machine has taken a long journey.

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Rachel HauserSeptember 25, 2019long arm quilting, longarm quilting, quilting service Comments
finished! Drummer Boy Dresden Quilt
finished! Drummer Boy Dresden Quilt

What did I love most about this quilt? Working with scraps! This quarter dresden block allows you to group each set of five dresden blades as a little mini quilt with its own color story. That dynamic made it ideal for scrap fabric play!

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Scrap QuiltsRachel HauserSeptember 23, 2019drummer boy, dresden, scraps, finished quilts, applique, patterns Comments
mr. Patchwork Chair
mr. Patchwork Chair

My new scrap drawer system in my Dutch sewing room is a little smaller than what I had in the States. That’s as it should be, as everything is smaller here. I’m getting used to it! But do you know what I found when I was putting scraps away?

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Rachel HauserSeptember 20, 2019kitchen, strings, quilt-as-you-go, decor Comments
The Seedlings Quilt-along + Giveaway
The Seedlings Quilt-along + Giveaway

If you’ve been reading along, you’ve already heard me gush about Jodi Godfrey’s new book, The Seedling Quilts. But did you know that she’s hosting a quilt-along this fall? Enter to win a signed copy of her book!

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Rachel HauserSeptember 18, 2019 Comments
Trixie Cat Quilt
Trixie Cat Quilt

Hello friends! I hope you had a nice weekend. We had some beautiful, sunny weather here in The Netherlands, which enticed Elora and I out on a walk with our mommy and toddler friend. So nice! I also managed to finish a quilt I’d like to share with you today.

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Simple QuiltsRachel HauserSeptember 16, 2019finished quilts, Heather Ross, applique, needle turn applique Comments
Taming the Chaos
Taming the Chaos

Cutting and sewing ruler-free just doesn’t feel good right now. Perhaps it’s because my life has been a bit freeform for much too long. I miss strong rhythms that work for us to shape and support our days.

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Rachel HauserSeptember 13, 2019ombre, improv, half square triangles, patchwork Comments
Expat Chronicles:  Our Neighborhood
Expat Chronicles: Our Neighborhood

Thank you for your questions about our life in The Netherlands. I love writing about these new experiences, and it will be fun to have this record. On your suggestion, here is a little tour of our neighborhood!

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Rachel HauserSeptember 11, 2019Expat Chronicles, Netherlands Comments
Rifle Paper Wall Pocket
Rifle Paper Wall Pocket

It seems to be book hop season! Another one of my friends published a book this year with Lucky Spool Media. I’m delighted to be part of miss Svetlana Sotak’s book hop today for That Handmade Touch.

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Rachel HauserSeptember 9, 2019kitchen, decor, books Comments
welcome, Purple Stitches + Giveaway!
welcome, Purple Stitches + Giveaway!

I’m so excited to introduce a new sponsor located on this side of the Atlantic! I came across Purple Stitches at Festival of Quilts. This modern fabric shop is located in the United Kingdom at Basingstoke and online.

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Rachel HauserSeptember 6, 2019 Comments
hello, Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic
hello, Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic

In her many years as a Moda designer, Brigitte has created lots of beautiful fabrics that have appeared in my quilts and probably in yours as well. Learn how Brigitte and I have connected and are working together from Europe!

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Rachel HauserSeptember 4, 2019inspiration, quilting industry, fabric Comments
Ice Cream Soda, to go
Ice Cream Soda, to go

Hello, friends! Today I’m busy unpacking and organizing in our new home. As you can imagine, everything is topsy turvy, but I do know where my Ice Cream Soda blocks can be found. I’ve made three new blocks!

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Rachel HauserSeptember 2, 2019ice cream soda, English paper piecing, patchwork, hand sewn Comments
 
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