July 12th, 2013

Let’s Get Acquainted Blog Hop & Giveaway

by Julie Hirt

EDITED:  – Apparently I can’t follow directions very well.  I posted this way too early so I took it down and re-posted today.  I always jump ahead! Now you can understand why I have problems following patterns.


 

Thanks so much to Plum & June for hosting the Let’s Get Acquainted Blog Hop 2013.  I’ve found some truly awesome blogs through this.

Plum and June

I started sewing 3 years ago this month.  I was out of commission for almost a year due to a house fire, so I’ve actually been sewing for just over two years.

First Quilt: (first sewing project, for that matter)

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I’ve always enjoyed crafts like crochet, embroidery, jewelry, paper, on and on but nothing would ‘stick’.   I lose interest pretty quickly. So I was very wary about sewing and investing in the machine and fabrics. No one in my family sews and I had no experience whatsoever.

I’m happy to say that I’m in love with quilting and don’t see that changing. Fabric is too near and dear to my heart. I learned to sew and quilt by watching TONS of YouTube videos and the blogging world. I can’t thank the interwebs enough!

I jumped into free motion quilting with my 2nd quilt:

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Since those first couple of weeks I’ve made many quilts and hope to make tons more.

Last finished quilt:

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What is six-two-seven?   My husband and I started dating on 6/27/07 and were married on 6/27/11. When I first started this blog I didn’t even own a sewing machine. I just enjoyed making things and needed a name that wasn’t specific to a particular craft. So that’s how I came up with 627handworks.

Favorite non-quilt project:  My (beloved) Weekender.  I am still surprised that I was able to make this thing.

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I also love, love, love my triple zipper pouch. If you haven’t made one, you should!  I store all my English Paper Piecing supplies in it.

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Favorite Notion: I’ve found that I cannot live without Wonder Clips.  I use these for everything!  I rarely pin anymore; the clips are great for piecing, too.

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Most recently I started hosting a weekly link party.  It’s called Thursday Threads and I would love for you to share your embroidery, crochet, quilting, sewing, anything made with thread!

I’m on the last stretch of Block Rock’n with 4 blocks to go.  It’s a free paper piecing series that I release a pattern for every other Friday.  Here are a couple of the blocks:

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I’m active on Flickr, Instagram and Pinterest,  you may also find me on Twitter, Google+ and Etsy.

 

Be sure to check out the other Blog Hop Bloggers this week!

Karen @ Karen, {Novice} Quilter
Anne @ PlayCrafts
Rachel @ Let’s Begin Sewing…
Jan @ Sew And Sow Farm
Anna @ Quilting Along The Grain
Cath @ Wombat Quilts
Sarah @ {no} hats in the house
Christen @ Love by Hand
Julie @ 627handworks (that’s me!)

 

Oh!  If you haven’t entered my Giveaway, entries are open through July 17th.

 

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58 Responses to “Let’s Get Acquainted Blog Hop & Giveaway”

  1. Hi Juie,
    Nice to see visit you on the blog hop – sorry I am a week behind but I have loved looking at your creations. I love your weekender and your paper piecing is fabulous.

  2. Thank you for your post. Beautiful work! I have been thinking about buying wonder clips and will definitely be buying them now!

  3. Love that weekender bag! I am too nervous too make one.

  4. HI Julie – you have some lovely projects there! I have yet to make a bag :-)

  5. I’m a little late to the party but oh so glad I came :) Your weekender looks fantastic. I want to try one but I’m terrified :) Soooooo many horror stories LOL

  6. So nice to meet you Julie! Your weekender looks awesome, that pattern intimidates me, congratulations for pulling it off beautifully!

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