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The Pot Roast Mystery

January 7, 2017 Posted by Natalie Mauer Joy Life

As humans it is natural for us to just do things the way we were taught, or the way we observed someone else doing something. This can be true in the kitchen and in the way we are in relationship with others. What if we made time to think about our actions and words beforehand?

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When I was a New Mama, I felt guilty that I couldn’t keep my kids healthy. I felt shame about running to the Dr. all the time for advice. I also felt shame and guilt about compromising as I tried to juggle being Mama and my Career. I want to share what I’ve learned to help Mamas like you avoid the guilt, shame, and compromise as you keep your family healthy naturally.

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Is there anyone in your life that looks at the bac Is there anyone in your life that looks at the back of your work before they look at the front? I vaguely remember a grandmother of mine looking at the back of my cross stitch work before looking at the front, many years ago. This one block wonder quilt is definitely more challenging than the quilt patterns I have worked with so far. I might be 15% done at this point. 😆 It’s a good thing that I chose a panel with so many vibrant colors in it - because working with it holds my interest. Watching these pieces come together to create perfect hexagons is highly rewarding. 👏 And it’s also a good thing I’m enjoying the process because I have a lot more to do. #quiltart #quiltlove #craftinginspiration #craftinggoals #quiltlife #quiltmaking #sewingadventures #craftingcommunity #quiltpatterns #craftingfun #hexagonquilt #quiltinggoals #sewinggoals #sewinginspiration #handmadecrafts #craftingjoy #quiltersofinstagram #quiltblocks #quilterslife #sewingtime #quiltcraft #sewingfun #crossstitch #quiltdesigns #quiltblock #quiltinspiration #sewingaddict #quiltingtime #craftinglife #sewingskills
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All of the hexies are done! 648 triangles, 108 he All of the hexies are done! 648 triangles, 108 hexagons, if I did my math right. It started with this amazing panel of fairies and now I get to decide exactly where I want all these hexagons to be and can proceed to sew them together. It’s a little overwhelming right now, but I know once I commit it will all come together Hope you done a one block wonder before? #sewingaddict #sewingpatterns #sewinglove #quiltmaker #textileart #quilted #quilttop #sewingart #sewingfun #quiltart #sewingcommunity #quilting #quiltpattern #sewingprojects #sewinggoals #sewinginspiration #quiltingcommunity #fabriclove #sewingskills #quiltblocks #textilecraft #patchworkquilt #quiltinprogress #quiltingaddict #quiltinginspiration #quiltersgonnaquilt #sewingtime #sewinghobby #crafting #quiltinglove
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Whoop! Whoop! I went shopping to find a premade q Whoop! Whoop! I went shopping to find a premade quilt design wall. The guy at the store sold me this fabric instead, which is like fabric graph paper. I spent a couple hours this afternoon, pressing and sewing, and adding grommets and I now have a 6‘ x 9‘ quilt design wall. Woo hoo! I now have space to lay out some of the larger quilt projects I’m working on. The detail in this fairy panel is amazing. I can’t wait to see it all come together. #sewingtherapy #sewingcommunity #patchworkquilt #engagement #quiltmaker #creativequilting #fabricstash #based #quiltinprogress #quilt #design #quiltersofinstagram #sewingfun #enhance #quiltlove #sewingtime #quilted #quiltlife #fabriccraft #crafting #sewingaddict #these #quiltcraft #quiltstudio #quiltartist #quilting #sewingroom #discoverability #provided #quiltasyougo
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Learning something new! At our quilt retreat we l Learning something new! At our quilt retreat we learned the beginning steps to create a One Block Wonder quilt. The hexagons remind me of a kaleidoscope. Isn’t this fairy panel sweet?! Start by purchasing 7 Panels. One to be incorporated into the top and 6 to be aligned for making the hexagon blocks. To make one you place 6 layers of the same fabric on top of each other lining up the patterns exactly, and then cut them into triangles then sew each group of 6 triangles together into a hexagon. It’s so much fun! #textilecraft #sewingskills #craftingpassion #quiltersofinstagram #quiltart #fabricart #quiltstudio #craftingjoy #patchworkquilt #textileart #creativequilting #craftingtime #textiledesign #textilepatterns #hexagonquilt #quilting #quiltdesign #quiltmaking #quiltcraft #quiltpatterns #craftingtogether #quiltingtips #creativecraft #diyproject #sewingproject #quiltingcommunity #sewingtime #sewinglove #fabricdesign #quiltinspiration
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