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Silhouette Winner!

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Whew – I was so excited to draw the winner of the Silhouette!! Probably not as excited as you are – but pretty darn excited. ;) I won’t keep you waiting any longer! The winner of the Fabulous Silhouette machine is . . . #703 – who left this comment: Congrats Fonda! If you aren’t Fonda and you want to take advantage…
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Adding Rhinestone Bling for Spring!

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So I’d like to introduce you to my new little darling. Isn’t she cute? I love her. We’re still in the getting to know each other stage of our relationship – but I can just tell. We’re made for each other. When she arrived though – I will confess that I was a bit intimidated. You guys know that I am not…
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Super Fabulous Silhouette SD Giveaway!!

So today is a pretty big day here at Flamingo Toes!! Several weeks ago I contacted the sweet folks at the Silhouette company and introduced myself. I explained how I had the absolute best readers in the world and I thought that they deserved a Silhouette giveaway! Imagine how thrilled I was when they responded and agreed! So let’s get…
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A Flurry of Angry Birds!

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So my sister (yes, she of the cookie fame) and I love to sew and craft together. Unfortunately she lives in AZ. I live in California. :( Sad face. When we get together we try and make up for it by cramming waaaaaaaaaaaay too many things into our trips and and taking on big projects and plans. We usually don’t finish…
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Simple Spring Framed Vases

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I don’t know about you but I am loving everything that is blooming right now! One of my favorite things to decorate with is fresh flowers. I think it brightens up a room so much! A couple weeks ago at Michael’s I found some tiny little glass vases for .99. I thought they would be fun to set around with…
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✨ Sewcialites 3 Block 14 is here! ✨⁠
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This week’s block is the Criss-Cross Star Block from Lori @beelori1, and I had so much fun sewing this one up with my Correspondence collection! I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and all the fun movement in the star design. 💙🌸⁠
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I can’t believe how quickly this sew along is flying by — it’s been so fun seeing all the beautiful blocks each week!

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✨ Sewcialites 3 Block 14 is here! ✨⁠ ⁠ This week’s block is the Criss-Cross Star Block from Lori @beelori1, and I had so much fun sewing this one up with my Correspondence collection! I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and all the fun movement in the star design. 💙🌸⁠ ⁠ I can’t believe how quickly this sew along is flying by — it’s been so fun seeing all the beautiful blocks each week!

✨ Sewcialites 3 Block 14 is here! ✨⁠
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This week’s block is the Criss-Cross Star Block from Lori @beelori1, and I had so much fun sewing this one up with my Correspondence collection! I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and all the fun movement in the star design. 💙🌸⁠
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I can’t believe how quickly this sew along is flying by — it’s been so fun seeing all the beautiful blocks each week! ...

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The new Sincerely Quilt Pattern puts a playful spin on classic blocks with cheerful pinwheels and sweet pinwheel designs💕⁠
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It’s precut friendly with 5" stackers and has that perfect rhythm while sewing, easy to get into and so satisfying to watch come together. Simple, but never boring.⁠
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Shop Sincerely today!

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The new Sincerely Quilt Pattern puts a playful spin on classic blocks with cheerful pinwheels and sweet pinwheel designs💕⁠ ⁠ It’s precut friendly with 5" stackers and has that perfect rhythm while sewing, easy to get into and so satisfying to watch come together. Simple, but never boring.⁠ ⁠ Shop Sincerely today!

The new Sincerely Quilt Pattern puts a playful spin on classic blocks with cheerful pinwheels and sweet pinwheel designs💕⁠
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It’s precut friendly with 5" stackers and has that perfect rhythm while sewing, easy to get into and so satisfying to watch come together. Simple, but never boring.⁠
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Shop Sincerely today! ...

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✨ We made it to Block 16 — the final block of the RBD Block Challenge! ✨⁠
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This week’s block is the Kaleidoscope Block by Tara @artisttarareed, and it’s such a fun finish to the series! I love all the movement in this design — it really does feel like a little quilted kaleidoscope. 💙✨⁠
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And we’re not quite done yet — next week @RileyBlakeDesigns will share the finishing instructions so we can put all our blocks together! I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished quilts.⁠
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Grab the free pattern at Riley Blake Designs and come share your block in the Facebook group! 💕

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✨ We made it to Block 16 — the final block of the RBD Block Challenge! ✨⁠ ⁠ This week’s block is the Kaleidoscope Block by Tara @artisttarareed, and it’s such a fun finish to the series! I love all the movement in this design — it really does feel like a little quilted kaleidoscope. 💙✨⁠ ⁠ And we’re not quite done yet — next week @RileyBlakeDesigns will share the finishing instructions so we can put all our blocks together! I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished quilts.⁠ ⁠ Grab the free pattern at Riley Blake Designs and come share your block in the Facebook group! 💕

✨ We made it to Block 16 — the final block of the RBD Block Challenge! ✨⁠
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This week’s block is the Kaleidoscope Block by Tara @artisttarareed, and it’s such a fun finish to the series! I love all the movement in this design — it really does feel like a little quilted kaleidoscope. 💙✨⁠
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And we’re not quite done yet — next week @RileyBlakeDesigns will share the finishing instructions so we can put all our blocks together! I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished quilts.⁠
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Grab the free pattern at Riley Blake Designs and come share your block in the Facebook group! 💕 ...

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Continuing our Sunday Strolls down Main Street! Today`s stop, the Christmas Shop!!⁠
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I love a year-round Christmas Shop. Does your town have one?!⁠
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Find this Needle Minder in the shop!

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Continuing our Sunday Strolls down Main Street! Today's stop, the Christmas Shop!!⁠ ⁠ I love a year-round Christmas Shop. Does your town have one?!⁠ ⁠ Find this Needle Minder in the shop!

Continuing our Sunday Strolls down Main Street! Today`s stop, the Christmas Shop!!⁠
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I love a year-round Christmas Shop. Does your town have one?!⁠
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Find this Needle Minder in the shop! ...

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Sewcialites 3 Block 13 is here! ✨⁠
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This is the Back Porch block from Joanna @figtreeandco , and I sewed mine up in Correspondence with a little Dainty Daisy in Grass added in the center for a fun accent pop. 💚⁠
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I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and those pretty floral corners so much! Can’t wait to see everyone’s versions this week.

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Sewcialites 3 Block 13 is here! ✨⁠ ⁠ This is the Back Porch block from Joanna @figtreeandco , and I sewed mine up in Correspondence with a little Dainty Daisy in Grass added in the center for a fun accent pop. 💚⁠ ⁠ I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and those pretty floral corners so much! Can’t wait to see everyone’s versions this week.

Sewcialites 3 Block 13 is here! ✨⁠
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This is the Back Porch block from Joanna @figtreeandco , and I sewed mine up in Correspondence with a little Dainty Daisy in Grass added in the center for a fun accent pop. 💚⁠
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I love the sweet vintage feel of this block and those pretty floral corners so much! Can’t wait to see everyone’s versions this week. ...

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A quilt that says it all, with love 💌⁠
The new With Love Quilt Pattern is filled with the sweetest details, from classic blocks and flying geese paths to hand-embroidered words and soft floral accents tucked throughout.⁠
It’s 10" stacker friendly and such a meaningful make, especially if you love adding those personal, stitched touches🪡⁠

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A quilt that says it all, with love 💌⁠ The new With Love Quilt Pattern is filled with the sweetest details, from classic blocks and flying geese paths to hand-embroidered words and soft floral accents tucked throughout.⁠ It’s 10" stacker friendly and such a meaningful make, especially if you love adding those personal, stitched touches🪡⁠

A quilt that says it all, with love 💌⁠
The new With Love Quilt Pattern is filled with the sweetest details, from classic blocks and flying geese paths to hand-embroidered words and soft floral accents tucked throughout.⁠
It’s 10" stacker friendly and such a meaningful make, especially if you love adding those personal, stitched touches🪡⁠ ...

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Block 15 in the @RileyBlakeDesigns RBD Block Challenge is here! ✨⁠
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This is the Center of Attention block by Heather @ankastreasures, and I love how it draws your eye right into the center—such a fun star design!⁠
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I had so much fun with these soft, tan, rose, peachy and aqua tones—they really make the block pop.⁠
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And we’re almost there… just ONE more block to go! 💕

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Block 15 in the @RileyBlakeDesigns RBD Block Challenge is here! ✨⁠ ⁠ This is the Center of Attention block by Heather @ankastreasures, and I love how it draws your eye right into the center—such a fun star design!⁠ ⁠ I had so much fun with these soft, tan, rose, peachy and aqua tones—they really make the block pop.⁠ ⁠ And we’re almost there… just ONE more block to go! 💕

Block 15 in the @RileyBlakeDesigns RBD Block Challenge is here! ✨⁠
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This is the Center of Attention block by Heather @ankastreasures, and I love how it draws your eye right into the center—such a fun star design!⁠
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I had so much fun with these soft, tan, rose, peachy and aqua tones—they really make the block pop.⁠
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And we’re almost there… just ONE more block to go! 💕 ...

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Like a garden you get to keep forever 🌸⁠
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The new Warm Wishes Quilt Pattern is full of color and charm, with rows of tall, happy blooms and playful stripe borders that bring everything together. It feels bright, fresh, and it`s so fun to sew!⁠
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This one is 10" stacker friendly and a great pick for confident beginners who want something with a little personality. It looks just as good in soft florals as it does in bold prints.⁠
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Find Warm Wishes in the shop!

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Like a garden you get to keep forever 🌸⁠ ⁠ The new Warm Wishes Quilt Pattern is full of color and charm, with rows of tall, happy blooms and playful stripe borders that bring everything together. It feels bright, fresh, and it's so fun to sew!⁠ ⁠ This one is 10" stacker friendly and a great pick for confident beginners who want something with a little personality. It looks just as good in soft florals as it does in bold prints.⁠ ⁠ Find Warm Wishes in the shop!

Like a garden you get to keep forever 🌸⁠
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The new Warm Wishes Quilt Pattern is full of color and charm, with rows of tall, happy blooms and playful stripe borders that bring everything together. It feels bright, fresh, and it`s so fun to sew!⁠
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This one is 10" stacker friendly and a great pick for confident beginners who want something with a little personality. It looks just as good in soft florals as it does in bold prints.⁠
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Find Warm Wishes in the shop! ...

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