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Back in December when I saw the post on this linky party at Patty's blog Elm Street Quilts: Happy 2016! Word16 begins I really wanted to participate! Time is limited, but the more I thought about it the more determined I became to do a mini. What WORD would describe what I wanted to do this year. Going into my fourth year as a blogger I have gotten opportunities that I would never have had without blogging. Making quilts and projects for designers and companies is like a dream come true for me. For almost 4 years, I have hopped all over Blogland trying to gain followers and keep it interesting. This year I am going to do that and work on making things to beautify our home . I look at people like Lori Holt's Bee In My Bonnet home and gasp with delight. From quilts to curtains you will see things you will want to make. Home is not just a house but a place filled with love Home is were the heart is... I want my home to be beautiful and inviting with handmade items th...

  Hello, I am Lisa, welcome to "In The Boon Docks"! The Fat Quarter Shop is sharing the top 10 video of 2015 to kick start your 2016 creativity with the opportunity to win $100 to the FQS. Read below for more information!! You can find the Video Bloom & Bliss Receiving Blanket Tutorial - Fat Quarter Shop - YouTube right above. I found it very helpful and easy to follow! Something to use as a staple in baby shower gift baskets. I loved how this one turned out! Bloom and Bliss Receiving Blanket Fabrics: Birds & The Bees, Tamara Kate, Michael Miller; Kona, Robert Kaufman. Thread: Aurifil 50 wt. #2725 light wedgewood Backing fabric: Eva Lundgreen 2008, IKEA of Sweden AB Please visit the other bloggers for today and see their projects! Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road Vickie of Spun Sugar Quilts Seema of Hooks, Needles and Brushes Ana of The Lost Apron Leslie of The Seasoned Homemaker Heidi of Buttons and Butterflies Lisa of In the Boon Docks - your here Kier...

Todays Video is Delectable Mountain Quilt Pattern! 18" x 18" Delectable Quilt Block Pillow Fabrics: Corsage, Alison Glass, Andover Fabrics and Steel Kona, Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Thread: Aurifil 1158 Medium Grey   You can be the best piecer but learning to quilt can be very difficult. That is why I love straight line quilting with Aurifil 50wt. thread at a 5.0 stitch width. It is very forgiving! Aurifil 1158 Meduim Grey matches Kona Steel perfectly. Please stop by the Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber and visit the other blogger's for the Delectable Mountains Quilt Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road Anorina of Samelia's Mum Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios Erin of Why Not Sew Megan of Quilt Story Lisa of In the Boon Docks Angie of GnomeAngel Kiera of Simply Vanella Watch the Fat Quarter Shop Delectable Mountains Quilt Pattern video http://youtu.be/wpm3QLBUTr8 Would you like a chance to win a $100 Fat Quarter Shop Gift Card? Make a Delectable Mountains Quilt! Tag th...

2016 is here...I hope you had a great 2015! Thank you for reading and following along on my journey! I appreciate each and everyone of you! Every comment you write makes me happy. You all supported me during some really rough times in 2015! You are the best and I am honored you have been with me. These are my favorite things I made this year! Lots of small things due to all the health issues in my family! This year everyone better stay healthy! Through it all I loved sewing each item and more it was a great stress relief. I sewed clothing, quilts, bags, pillows (a few), and pincushions! Favorite posts of 2015 In The Boon Docks: Show Me Your Stash In The Boon Docks: Tools in My Toolbox - FPP Add-on Many thing in the works for 2016 and In The Boon Docks turns 4! Create and be unique - Lisa   Create and be unique - Lisa

Find it here - Cozy Cottage 2016 CalendarLori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet #ISE-706 | Fat Quarter Shop   Create and be unique - Lisa

  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or just good thoughts to you and your family! I appreciate each and every follower of In The Boon Docks for sticking with me during 2015! First my husbands and then my youngest daughters illnesses left the blog without a blogger for stretches at a time. Thank you so much for still being here when I came back! Hopefully, 2016 will be healthy and fun for us all! I really love participating in the Farmer's Wife 1930s sew along, blog hops, and giveaways. 2016 will see lots of activity! My husband and I look forward to Christmas with our children and grandchildren. Have a safe holidays! See you soon! Love Lisa             Create and be unique - Lisa

  Tools In My Toolbox I have had so many comments on the way I store my Aurifil Thread that I thought I tell you a secret! It is an Artbin! Anyone can have one and at this time of year they are on sale! I love mine for holding the open Aurifil Italian Threads | Perfectly suited for every quilt project , I own. The box protects it from lent, dirt and curious children. The pegs make it easy to see what you have and keep them from unraveling. It takes a great picture!     ArtBin Thread Box-9002AB Organize your sewing threads in the handy ArtBin Thread Box that offers a great solution for storing all your spools in one container. This spooled storage box has the capacity to hold (224) 20 mm spools, (108) 32 mm spools or (30) 45 mm spools. The stackable boxes securely hold the spools in place regardless how the closed box is stored. You can also keep this thread box inside the Super Satchel or the sew 'n' Go for extra utility. Brand: Artbin Collection: Super Satchel Inc...