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About msminnesota

I'm a wife, mom of two (one blue, one pink), and I work full time. Our family loves to camp, and we're often on mini adventures during the summer. My fall/winter/spring/rainy day hobby is quilting. I started about 10 years ago, then put everything away when The Blue One was born. A few years ago a good friend decided to take up this 'hobby' and I've been back at it ever since. She's my partner in crime (A.K.A. 'the enabler'). I have no aspirations of becoming a quilt designer - I'm just not that good at geometry (I rely on my math major/computer programmer husband to help with piecing backs at times!). This little blog is my way of chronicling my quilting adventures. Occasionally I post about non-quilting things as well. Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to say HI! IG: wannabequilter

Here we go again

Posted on November 22, 2020 by msminnesota

It’s been a bit. More than three and a half years to be exact. Although I haven’t been blogging, I HAVE been sewing. And I have an embarrassing confession – I’ve finally gotten around to having some of the quilts … Continue reading →

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2017 Q2 Goals

Posted on April 8, 2017 by msminnesota

Here we go again.  I was four for four with my Q1 goals, and I’m hoping I can keep that trend going for this quarter! Brendan’s Grad Quilt My nephew graduates in June and ThePinkOne and I are heading to … Continue reading →

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2017 Q1 Finishes

Posted on April 1, 2017 by msminnesota

Well, I did it!  Completed the 4 WIPs that I made a goal to complete in the first quarter. Q1 Goal post here. Finish #1  The Betsy Travel Bag, pattern by Kristi McDonough, @schnitzelandboo.  I finished it just in time to … Continue reading →

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2017…Let’s Do This

Posted on January 12, 2017 by msminnesota

2016 was an active sewing year for me, although my blogging totally fell off.  I’m smart enough to not promise that I’ll be a more active blogger in 2017! I’ve got some pretty hefty finish goals for 2017, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch Up

Posted on July 25, 2016 by msminnesota

There’s been another blogging lull, and a bit of a sewing lull, but I had a ridiculously productive sewing weekend at an amazing retreat center at Stitch Supply Co in Altoona, Wisconsin and I was able to get so much … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash – Ombre Mini Edition

Posted on March 27, 2016 by msminnesota

I recently stumbled upon the V and Co Ombre Mini Swap that Nicole Daksiewicz @modernhandcraft, Chris Thompson @the_tattooed_quilter,  and Nydia Kehnle @nydiak have announced. I really like the concept – finish the mini, then get a partner.  No extras (whew, no … Continue reading →

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Holy Awesome Weekend, Batman!

Posted on March 13, 2016 by msminnesota

(A.K.A. Hosted Retreat weekend at Stitch Supply Co.) Gretchen & I spent the weekend at the new retreat center at Stitch Supply Co in Altoona, WI. Sara Lawson (a.k.a. Sew Sweetness) spent the weekend with us and walked us through … Continue reading →

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Retreat Weekend, Feb 2016 (the retreat I didn’t attend)

Posted on February 14, 2016 by msminnesota

It was February retreat weekend, and instead of being at the retreat in MN with all the ladies, I was in Scottsdale, AZ for work. I’m not going to lie, the 87° weather was pretty darn great, but I did … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – Feb 2016

Posted on February 3, 2016 by msminnesota

Although I haven’t been doing much blogging, over the past few months, I’ve been trying to keep on sewing.  Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been slowly assembling my Quilter’s Planner Cover.  I feel like I’m moving in slow … Continue reading →

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I Know, I Know…

Posted on January 27, 2016 by msminnesota

It’s been two and a half months since I last posted.  (I feel like I’m in a Catholic confessional.) Life got a little busy after my last post.  Immediately after the fall retreat was Glamp Stitchalot, and that was pretty … Continue reading →

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