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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Grow Your Blog 2015

Last year I participated in the Grow Your Blog party for the first time.  Not only did many visitors commented on my blog and several started following my posts but I had the opportunity to "find" many new friends and visit their blogs.  I have learned so much about blogging from these many sites.  And I am looking forward to visiting many more this year.

Needle turn applique is my obsession.  This is just one example of my many works in progress.  It is called The Joy of Life designed by Rosemary Quinlan.  This is the second of 9 blocks. 

 
But I rediscovered my passion for knitting and started participating in KAL and challenges.  I spend a lot of time browsing Ravelry.  My Ravelry name is Mumsiemagoo. 
Last night I cast on the first block in the Great American Aran Afghan that a group of us at our LYS are working on.  Not much progress to report.  But my latest completed project is LWD Slip Stitch Cable Hat.  I used a skein of Madelinetosh Pashmina worsted yarn in Nassau Blue. 



Thank you for stopping by.  I look forward to "meeting" many new friends.

Beth
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30 comments:

  1. DeAnna January 24, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful work! Your applique and knitting are awesome projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. ReneeJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Your quilt block and your hat are both wonderful!

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  3. Christine BJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Hello Beth! Nice to meet you! I love your applique block... Rosie Quinlan is a great designer. Your hat is beautiful too... love the colour and the stitching is so even! :) x

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  4. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Beth so nice to meet you-I do some quilting-but have not done much applique work yet-I do have an 1830s quilt that has been on my to do list for sometime-I need to get that started
    enjoy the party! Kathyinozarks

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  5. glassbylindi.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    I am doing this GYB and am hoping to get followers.
    I love applique. I do knitting, but it takes me sooo long to do. Great hat, it would take me till next ear to knit and my ears would freeze off till it was finished.
    D.G. L

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  6. SkootchoverJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Your applique work is beautiful!

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  7. ShirleyJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Good Morning Beth, I have the honor to officially welcome you to GYB party. I have enjoyed reading your post this morning. I have quilted with my mother a long time ago. I love seeing other people's creations. I like your knitting, I know how, but my passion is hand embroidery. I just finished a baby quilt. I hope you get a lot of new followers and have fun blog hopping. Shirley@shirleystitches

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  8. Angie in SoCalJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Hello, Beth, I became a follower at last year's GYB event. Your applique is exquisite. It's going to be a gorgeous quilt. Hope to follow your progress on it in the coming year. Beautifully knitted hat too!

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  9. Cozy ExpressionsJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Blog hopping with “Grow Your Blog”. Its so great to meet you. Wishing you the best!!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Blog hopping from Grow Your Blog. Enjoyed stopping by. Truly like tha tNassau Blue color for that hat.

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  11. Good Golly Ginger - Katie DoldJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Beth! On behalf of Vicki @ 2 Bags Full, welcome to the 2015 Grow Your Blog hop! Your appliqué and knitting creations are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a lovely day!

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  12. KaisievicJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Hi Beth, I have dropped by from the Party. Your needle turn applique looks very delicate and I love your knitted hat. Love for you to come party with me at http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com
    hugs, Kaye

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  13. Sue KosecJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Nice meeting you, Beth ... isn't this party fun?!? Your passion is knitting - mine is paper crafting. You're welcome to visit me over at SuZeQ Creations. I've become a follower right here and hope you do the same when you stop in.

    Happy Crafting!
    SuZeQ

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  14. Diana SealJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Beth, visiting from "Grow your Blog" party. Love your applique block and your adorable hat.
    Thanks for sharing your creations!
    Have fun at the party!
    Diana

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  15. DashaJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Hello Beth, visiting you from NSW, Australia from the GYB party.
    Absolutely beautiful applique work you have shown us. Thank you. Have fun visiting heaps of new bloggers.

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  16. SUGAR MOONJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I love knitting too. Followed and will be back to visit.

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  17. SueFitzJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Look forward to see your finishes for the year. I'll be cross stitching to see what I can finish this year. Haven't knitted in years

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  18. SherylJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Hi Beth, visiting from the GYB hop. Love your applique work, it is one of my passions too (come and see) Have just got back to knitting too after many years and am interested to see what you make this year.

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  19. TerryJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Beth,
    I come visiting by way of Vicki's Grow Your Blog party! Your needlework is beautiful! You are so lucky to be retired. I am a teacher looking forward to retiring in the next couple of years. I love to knit and look forward to having more time to do so.
    Terry

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  20. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Love your 'yarn in, yarn out' posts - great idea! Have fun on the tour!

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  21. J9sHappinessJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Hi there, great to find you through GYB. Am now following along - please do pop back to my blog if you can! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creativity! J9

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  22. Addicted2FabricJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    looks like a fun retirement! hello from a GYB'er. Brenda

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  23. ShellyJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I love your Joy Of Life block, Gorgeous...I came over from Grow your Blog...It's so nice to meet you.

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  24. WendyJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    what a beautiful applique block!

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  25. HeatherJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Lovely work! I, too, am an appliquer. I mostly do back basting. Come see my blog if you have a moment☺️ http://heathermantz.blogspot.com

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  26. Dixie @ Arranged WordsJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Beth,
    Lovey to meet you.
    Beautiful work!

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  27. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    I do so admire those who can do needleturn applique, it looks so lovely but I am rubbish at it! Visiting from GYB

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Im still GYBing! loving this ride!
    www.addicted2fabric.wordpress.com

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  29. Ellsie320February 1, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I'm having a hard time doing my quilting because I have been busy knitting socks! I joined Addicted to Sock Knitting, and started my February socks last night. check out ravelry or on FB

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  30. Ellsie320February 1, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I'm having a hard time doing my quilting because I have been busy knitting socks! I joined Addicted to Sock Knitting, and started my February socks last night. check out ravelry or on FB

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