Sunbonnet Sue... this is an all time favorite pattern. I have to admit, I did not personally piece/applique/or embroider stitch this quilt...
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Whimsy and Stars Studio Blog Hop & Release Party!
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Good morning!!! Today is release day for *Whimsy and Stars Studio *and *
Mabelle* has two, super sweet images to share! Be sure to start at the
beginni...
Flower Patch Quilt Along Show and Tell
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Block pictures are starting to show up for my Flower Patch Quilt Along. I
am so excited to see the use of so many great fabrics and how each person
brings...
tutorial tuesday. grandma's flower garden pillow.
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Grandma's flower garden is one of my favorite quilt patterns, so when Lori Holt shared her fun half hexie rulers with me, I knew exactly what I was wanting t...
Shenanigans
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"Make a wish and give it wings
Dreams of bright and beautiful things
Dance through all the fun filled hours
Don't forget to smell the flowers
Share some lo...
Crazy Quilts to Write Home About
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This amazing crazy quilt with the circular fan in the middle was featured
by Kerri Murphy of California on her blog: Crazy Stitcher. She has lots of
ey...
My Friend GLORIA......
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*So the SUO challenge for today was to make a patriotic card.....oh man did
my lips freeze on that one. I have no patriotic stamps.......are there any
th...
Take-A-Look Tuesday
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Link Party time!! And this week, it's being cohosted by the lovely Rachel
of Like a Saturday. After you're done linking, you should really check out
her ...
The Quiltmaker Shuffle
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Quiltmaker debuts The Quiltmaker Shuffle Come on! Get your quilty groove
on! First a little background: At the close of QM’s Block Party in Portland
last M...
Make-A-List Monday -
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Hi, all!
Monday has rolled around again - after a wonderful Father's Day weekend,
which saw two boat excursions, an afternoon at Man Of Steel, and a good...
One Dish Summertime Meal
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Tonight I made a summertime pilaf that's easy to prepare with whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand. First step is to prepare the pilaf. While that's c...
If it Weren’t for the Internet ---
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If it weren't for the internet ---
I wouldn’t have 8 years of blogging here.
If it weren’t for the internet --- I wouldn’t have facebook.
If it w...
Finished
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I finished the binding on this one last night. The top was pieced by AnnG –
I always love finishing her HeartStrings tops! On the machine today is a
queen ...
STONEGABLE AT HOME FLASH SALE SNEAK PEEK
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This week's AT HOME FLASH SALE is all about small kitchen appliances!
We are selling Hamilton Beach products at prices you just can't beat!
If you need ...
A Dragonfly, A Rainy Day and A Stack of Books
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It's funny how a rainy day makes everything look different. It makes
everything a little more cozy, don't you think. I had a visit inside today
from a ...
Book Tour Winner, BOM: Deckade and Bees Knees
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I wasn't sure if I was suppose to announce the book winner from my blog
on Friday or wait until today when Sherri was going to announce all of the
book
w...
Refreshed...Quilt Vacation!
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I just returned home from a delightful quilt vacation in beautiful
Wisconsin. I'd never been to Wisconsin before and came home ready to move
there! While t...
Formation: Final sneak peeks
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Happy Monday, Friends! I hope you had a restful weekend. I managed to
finish and ship off Formation. Here are a couple of final sneak peeks for
you. Yo...
Chicken Enchiladas & Ambrosia Pie
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I made these with some assistance by the Captain a few minutes ago. They're
in the oven now. I got this recipe from my sister a few years ago, and I've ...
De-Lighted
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Finding the time to spend at the studio is proving rather tricksy at the moment. Although Little B loves to spend time there with me, I've found that I can e...
Sunny Disposition
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Whenever I see a sunflower, I always smile. Their upturned faces are
always looking skyward, and their stalks will actually bend to track
daylight. Or...
Celtic Quilting…
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[image: P1230244] For those of you who are interested in Delores’ Pillows,
this is what she had to say about them….
The designs on the pillows are Celti...
Super Star Quilt in Quilty Magazine
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My Super Star Quilt is in the latest (May/June 2013) Issue of Quilty
Magazine! [We went to Jones Point this morning, and you can see Little
Tiny on her b...
Isometrisk–mønster
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[image: 127]
Treng de eit sommarprosjekt? Kan anbefale litt rombehekling…
Mønsteret er ganske enkelt:
Alle rombene er hekla på samme måte, bortsett frå...
Wallflowers Quilt Design Contest
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Just popping in to tell you about a Wallflowers Quilt Design contest that
starts today….it’s a collaboration with Windham Fabrics, Threadbias, Pink
Castle ...
Bows!
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I usually just make these handmade bows at Christmas time but thought it
would be great to have some on hand for other occasions. I love the polka
dot pa...
Fatherhood as captured by my Mother
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[image: greece.1978]
Southern Greece, 1978
I wonder how she sees us now. Maybe just the same. I've never thought of
her perspective as the photographer b...
Plenty
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Some of us are *OFF* to Family Camp!
Activities for the young ones,
Cafeteria food (I don't have to cook!),
and
Lots of time to Visit with friends!
...
Peonies...love/hate relationship
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A big hello from Michigan to all my blogland friends!! I just want you to
know that I am back up and running on a new computer! It will take me
awhil...
Butterflies and Weddings
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I have been trying for what seems like forever to get to this wedding
quilt.
Then a really good friend of mine learned that after one surgery
she will ha...
original sewing & quilt expo.
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[image: OSQE.]
i'm happy to announce that i'm a faculty member with the original sewing &
quilt expo!
what's this mean exactly?
well, it basically means th...
Originals for Sale!
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I finally have some *original* mixed-media canvases for you!
I kept their price very, very affordable (all under 50$), so I hope they'll
find their way to ...
lazy days
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Hand sewing is all I am getting done...Better late then never too! My Quilt
Alliance quilt is still being worked on... sigh... I need red and blue
thread...
Coming Up for Air
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I'm finally home after over a month of being on the road teaching and
speaking. While I love what I do, I'm a homebody at heart and I need to
come up for ...
Creating Memories
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A beautiful day at the Oregon Coast and a wonderful celebration of all of
our fathers, everywhere.
I am blessed to have lived in two beautiful and sce...
super tote - ing
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This past weekend me and my friend Pennie enjoyed a two day super tote-ing sew down. We have attempted many sewing days in the past but this is the first tim...
How to use a Kreg Jig – Video Tutorial
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Hey there! We are back with our second How-To video in our tools series!
If you missed our first video, How to use a Miter Saw, you can click HERE!
Check...
Hello/Goodbye
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This is the time of year that I love and hate. It is the end of school,
time to be with my children but also time to say goodbye to some good
friends and t...
The thrill of the thrifty hunt
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Hey hey all! Hope you had a lovely weekend! I got a ton done on the powder room, just one more coat and then I get to start “fluffing” – finally! I’ll show y...
Dads & Dudes: Patent Drawings Gift Wrap
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Spoonflower crew member Caroline used her grandfather's patent applications to create personalized gift wrap for Father's Day. Check out the how-to for this ...
raspberry and chocolate chunk cookies
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I don’t usually bake on a Monday morning. Instead you’ll find me pool side
at the twins 9am swimming class. But elodie and emerson were still sick, it
was ...
Origami Owl Party and Give Away!
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Have you heard of....
[image: Origami Owl Party]
It is a new super fun jewelry co. that does home parties... I know... not
another home party... But w...
Tea Time Tuesday
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*"I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always
June." ~ *L. M. Montgomery
Hello dear friends~ Welcome back to *Tea Time*! I h...
Mason's Quilt
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A few weeks ago for my birthday Lori met me for lunch and gave me a great
gift bag. Among other goodies were 2 sets of Lori's rulers.
Lori calls this set t...
22 en liberty...
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Une forme très classique Avec des tissus encore plus classiques Ca donne...
Mon sac 22 carrés en Liberty Tissus de "tissus en liberté" Anses de "la
couse...
Dinner at the Beach
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I've been busy and can't believe June is more than halfway done already!
My DH and I finally celebrated our 40th with dinner on Pensacola Beach with
frien...
Still quilting ...
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I know you all realise that I'm madly quilting away on Mrs Billings, I feel
really naughty not checking in more often - but honestly, I can't imagine
const...
A Patriotic Porch for the 4th of July
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[image: 4th of July Decorations for a Victorian Home and Porch]Decorate a
Porch with Patriotic Bunting
Read the full article
Summer Kick Off
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This photo makes me a bit dizzy! Flag Day is always a good time to get out
my patriotic and red, white and blue quilts for summer. The banister makes
a goo...
American Blogger: The Movie
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I’m gearing up for an very exciting weekend this week. Filmmaker Chris
Wiegand is coming to town! Do you read his wife Casey Leigh’s blog, The
Wiegands? Su...
Hooked Hexagons – a block tutorial
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This is a great quilt block to show off larger pieces of your favorite
prints. I’m providing measurements for a 12 1/2″ block and a 10″ block, so
you’ll ha...
Nine Patch Puzzle
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This quilt was made with the help of many of the ladies who attended our
annual quilting retreat in February. They were asked to bring a colourful
nine-pa...
My Childhood Home
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All of this recent house hunting with my sister got me thinking about the
home I grew up in as a child. It was a sweet single story brick cottage on
1/3 ac...
BALLET....
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Al heel lang heeft deze prachtige vorm van dansen mij enorm aangetrokken.
De sierlijke bewegingen, het dromerige en de prachtige balletpakjes
met volle tul...
Modern Neutrals :: Digital Pinwheel
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Digital Pinwheel is one of the more simple designs in the book, I love the
graphic sense to the quilt, and the subtle movement in the depth of the
fabric...
An Internet Love Story {Part 1} : How to Live Free
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This is a love story. A woman named Shannon lived in a suburb in Oklahoma
and she had Rocks in her Dryer. The year was 2008. On a farm in Canada, I
had a l...
The Sydney Quilt Show 2013
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Sunday was my 5th Anniversary of quilting!!
It seems like yesterday that Gbf and I thought it would be fun to have a
look at the big quilt show round the...
Design Wall Monday
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On my design wall is my June UFO. It is a raw edge applique project that is
totally made of scraps from an abandoned unfinished project (the Indian
Orange ...
Zakka Along 2.0 Patchwork Please: Tea Cozy + Pouch
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I'm super honored to be joining in on this Zakka Along! If you're not sure
what I'm talking about you can read more about it here on LR Stitched.
Bas...
Queen Anne’s Lace
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[image: Eddie Zaratsian for Restoration Hardware]
Eddie Zaratsian and Marianne Lozano Photography
[image: 1150 the byrd collective 4]
The Byrd Collecti...
Mother Makes: An Applique Tutorial
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I’ve had a few people ask for more info on how Mother makes all those
darling appliqued shirts I’m always carrying on about. Well, she’s taking
the reins ...
Cottage Cheese Rolls
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I have been making these tasty rolls for almost 30 years now. My cousin
Anne shared the recipe with many of us. They can be served on a tray of
dainties ...
Spring 2013 Quilt Market - Recap #2
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My photos from Day #1 of the show floor of Quilt Market
I had to start my day by visiting Tula Pink's booth & take some photos.
Her booth was amazing as...
The best medicine
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The fabric is Fossil Fern by Patricia Campbell for Benartex. Pat designed
this fabric line 15 years ago!
I was sad when I learned about Pat's passing, ...
Another Finish
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This I-Spy Disappearing 9-Patch was put together by the Mountain Laurel
Quilt Guild's charity quilting group. I quilted it with a simple meander
and just...
Fruity Floral 40s Chiffon Dress
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I found this amazing fabric last week, and immediately bought 15 yards for the
shop. Of course, 3 of those yards were for me, ALL ME, readers. Because
th...
imagine gnats – hand embroidery
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This post is part of the A Season by Hand series. Find the schedule here.
Full details on sponsors and prizes here. —– Our guest today is Rachael of
imagin...
Sew a row, design a row...........
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The rows on the left are sewn, the ones on the right have just been
designed to continue the rows. I have to decide how big this quilt is
going to be. Ri...
Awesome Work
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Hello Everyone,
Yesterday was my last session of teaching the Glacier Star at Country
Treasures in Chester, Vermont. These ladies are not only talented, f...
5 Card Ideas Using Washi Tape
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*Washi Tape* is the quickest and easiest way to decorate cards and
journals! Useful tape meets exclusive designs! My blog post today is
dedicated to sho...
Reusable towels on a roll
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Just a project I made for my daughter since she is very Eco friendly and wants to save money.
I used fabrics from my stash and only had to purchase the snaps...
{GIVEAWAY} Moen faucet!!
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{GIVEAWAY} Moen 90 Faucet!! i would love this in my
bathroom….thanks Giveaway Promote for hosting this great giveaway and
having me as a part of it! ente...
Announcing: Simple Fat Quarter Series
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*You won’t believe the line up of bloggers that will be part of our brand
new summer series!*
[image: Simple-Fat-Quarter-Sewing-Tutorials]
*We’re tal...
Good things
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Well, that was a fun! Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and all your encouragement. It sounds like 30 might not be that bad after all. So far, so...
bedroom paint progress!
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I hope you had a lovely weekend…and Father’s Day! My weekend included a
little baseball, a little yard sale-in’, a little celebrating Dad, and a
little pai...
A Quick Side Trip
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I had to use up all those mashed-potato beiges and creams somehow. They
wouldn't fit in the bookcse I use for my fabric storage. So I've got a
little som...
A Santa Barbara Garden
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We've been away the last couple of weekends playing the summer tourist, and
I'm exhausted. What day is this? Haha! Good times can do that for you! Bu...
A Day with Loretta Bennett
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I got to spend Saturday with Loretta Bennett of Gee's Bend, Alabama!
When Stephanie heard she would be in the area for another project,
she organized a sew...
An orange crush…
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I had such fun making my most recent magazine project, and I’ve fallen in
love with the rusty colours, which are so different from my favourite tones
of ...
Week 2 of Zakka Along 2.0 Patchwork Please
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Week two of Zakka Along 2.0 of Patchwork Please is Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner Towels.
Another fun project, but it took me way longer than I wanted to spend...
Ruby's Heart
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I've been putting off writing this post because it's hard to put it into
words how you feel when your little newborn baby is born with a congenital
heart ...
Mosaic Monday: Flowers and Father's Day
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It's been a lovely Father's Day here today, with lots of love and great
gifts. I don't often write about personal things here, but I just wanted
to ...
Claiming My Blog with Bloglovin
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Okay....I'm following along with the "herd of bloggers" who still want to
be found when Google disappears. I thought I'd already done everything
correctly...
French nine-patch quilt progress
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I finished making 120 5"x5" nine-patch blocks, and started playing with the French General charm pack squares for the layout for my French nine-patch quilt. ...
Whit's Knits: Slip Stitch Dishtowels
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These dishtowels look really complicated to make, don't they? I love that
because, just like you want hard things to look easy, it's a great coup to
make...
ARE YOU A LIST MAKER?
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I WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU ARE LIST MAKERS?
I think I have mentioned before that my husband is a list maker. He will
make list for camping, grocery st...
The sunny side of life
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*Woo hoo! I've received my first piece of critique mail stating my work is
nauseously fake and sickly syrupy. *
*
*
*This is great :) !!!*
*
*
*Life isn't a...
Small Quilts
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Sometimes smaller is better.
Since moving the Hoosier to another room in our house, I have a little more
wall space in my studio to display some of my smal...
Don't Fence Me In
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And then it was Saturday.
What a week.
The tree came down.
The fence went up.
And so did Lucy.
When I saw the fence guys fire up their chain saw I a...
Happy Father's Day!
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It's the third Sunday of June, and that means it's a day to honor our dads
for all that they do in our lives. Father's Day is a little bit bittersweet
for ...
Sweet Pea
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Introducing "Sweet Pea", another one of my new patterns this Spring. The
sample is a combination of Tapestry and Fresh Cotton by Fig Tree for Moda
Fabrics...
Three Cheers for Dads
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A few random thoughts on Father's Day: I recently saw this photo at my
parents' house and snapped a pic of it with my phone. (I'm the one on the
left.) A ...
Claiming my Blog
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I'm not at all sure what I'm doing...but Bloglovin says I need to do this...so here we go...we'll see if I still have a blog when this is all done...LOL! We...
This Weekend
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Well it's still very wintery and cold here and my cold is still sticking
around. Dawn who lives in Adelaide and I (in Hobart) have cut out Mrs
Beasley's...
Happy Fathers Day
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When you were little your dad might have been the strongest dad in the
neighborhood,
The one who could fix things around the house
Maybe he was the on...
For Our New Baby!
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No, he is not here yet - hopefully very soon, as DS, Aaron is in Thailand
with Ooy and I will fly next Friday. As you would expect, I'm anxious and
excited...
♥ 52 Weeks of Happy ♥ 24/52
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Hello Lovelies,
thank you so much for your kind comments and prayers for my Mum. She is
still in hospital and I will be much happier when she is stronger.
S...
This week's projects
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I worked on some small projects this past week. It's been a nice break from
making bigger quilts, but I'm gearing up to get back to that and finish 2
large...
Sunday Stash #189 - Potluck by American Jane
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*Potluck by American Jane for Moda Fabrics*
I love when designers bring back old favorites! *Potluck by Sandy Klop*brings back fond - fabric hoarding -...
New Amitie BOM
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Putting it simply, I simply adore Jen Kingwell's (*Amitie*) talent for
quilt and pattern making.
Jen's new Block of the Month quilt 'Bring Me Flowers' is ...
More Retreat Makes
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We're at the end of school crazy time around here and while classes
finished yesterday we are now in the throes of exam prep. Each of them have
5 exams to ...
Victorian hand towels
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Hello my darlings and Happy Pink Saturday!
This week I worked on some darling Shabbydazzle pink Victorian hand towels.
I really needed something to dre...
Another Wholecloth
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I'm in love with whole cloth quilts...in case you hadn't noticed. :) I
started working on this during the week but I had a yard sale Friday and
Saturday ...
Stephanie No Blog
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Apparently months ago I thought I did things correctly. No clue what
claiming my blog means but it'll be my luck I'll becom...
Keeping busy...
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Working on clearing up a lot of half finished project this weekend but
couldn't resist starting something new...
I go this crib quilt a week or so ago. It...
Piping, ruffles and edging
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I love collecting insert tapes and piping: finding the right one can
instantly change the look of a piece of clothing or a bag. Most recently
I've been...
The Sweet Life Begins
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Look at this lovely bundle of yummy gorgeousness! This is Cori Dantini'snew line of fabric and I am a very lucky girl to be getting to play with
this befor...
inspiration overload
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The mind boggles. So many things to look at, touch, consider, experience and plan to do! Working at the Quilt and Craft Show is work in a way but play in soo...
Quilting on the Go blog tour
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Today I'm happy to be a stop on the Quilting on the Go blog tour.
Quilting on the Go is written by my long time blog friend Jessica, who
blogs at Life Unde...
bracelet making and more
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I made some leather and jute bracelets with Delia a few weeks back. I used this fine tutorial right here. They were so easy to make and quite addictive. I wo...
Notecard Giveaway by "Made by Cristina Marie"
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Happy Weekend, Everyone!
We are so excited about today...we have a very
special giveaway just for you from
*Made by Cristina Marie is a design studio...
New Catalog product shares
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*SNEAK PEEK ONLINE CLASS *
*TEAPOT AND SUITCASE TEMPLATES AND CLASS BY MAIL*
*SIGN UP for MY PAPER PUMPKIN*
*SPRING MINI CATALOG PRODUCT SHARES *
*NE...
Two down, one to go
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samples of my variegated threads I've been on a quilting marathon this
week, turning three tops into quilts. Two are done (only need labels), and
the thir...
It’s the Little Things
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Well, it is, isn’t it? I don’t always remember to keep my Five Good Things
journal everyday, but most days I like to write down what makes me happy.
So...
FMQ Friday - Is this Illogical?
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Ah! I'm already feeling more peaceful and content because I've been
extremely piece-ful today! I've begun carefully piecing the background for
a new versio...
Flag Day
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Hi Everyone
Happy Friday
♥
Today is Flag day !
Proud to display our flag for all to see
we placed these Flags
on our front gate to celebrate
Memorial da...
Giveaway Day! Cucire Fabric Shop
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Happy Friday y'all! I'd like to introduce you to a new fabric shop and one
of my new sponsors.
Cucire is an Etsy shop run by Elizabeth Nelson.
Here's a...
Pink Cup Collection
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Jill from Bella Rosa Antiques was hosting an anniversary giveaway & I am so
excited & honored that I was one of her winners!!
She had so many things to c...
BACK FROM MICHIGAN AND OFF TO CALIFORNIA.....
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Hello everyone!! The week in Michigan was great. We shot 4 homes and 1 garden , and, of course, the barn wedding for the book. Off to California tomorrow for...
rainy day knitting
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Our *clothesline-drying weather* ended and the rain returned...over 4
inches these first two weeks of June...more than we usually
expect for the whol...
Yummy Quilt
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MaryAnn pieced this darling version of "Yummy" for one of her
granddaughters.
She sent it to me for some machine quilting, I quilted an all over flower...
Friday Favourite - The Monster
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If it wasn't for the arrival of this amazing creature seven years ago I
wouldn't be here at all. I mean, literally here in this space on the
internet. Th...
Return of the Daizy Quilt.
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Those who have been reading this blog for awhile may remember this quilt.
Its been nearly two years since it has made an appearance on this blog and
I am...
WELCOME BACK
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All over America families will be honoring "Father" this weekend. If your earthly father is still alive, you will probably be doing something special for...
hippy cookies
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I've been trying out cookie recipes every now and then that are gluten
free. This one hit the spot for me but the kids weren't crazy about them.
Mostly b...
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Another busy week has flown by on the homestead. I have settled into the
new milking routine and so have the girls. I finally made a batch of
cheese. Yum.
...
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Decided it was time to work on this quilt again, Flower Garden by Kim
Mclean after seeing this one on Simple Bird Applique blog. If you haven't
seen th...
A sunny burst of yellow
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I am surrounded by fields of rapeseed this summer, luckily I am not
allergic to it. They have made my dogwalks very colourful!
Have a lovely weekend!...
Happy Birthday Loni!
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My beautiful daughter-in-law recently celebrated her birthday and of
course we all love to celebrate. We had dinner out with all the kids and
both of my...
V and Co: i miss my sewing machine...but...
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i haven't touched my sewing machine for over a week. maybe it's been almost two.
sigh.
i really miss it.
i have been thinking of a butt load of fun things t...
Garden Tour
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Last weekend was the Kansas City Garden Tour. These pictures are from Cody
Hogan's home. His Chef's garden was a true delight and my favorite of the
ent...
Hobnob Pics
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We had a wonderful time at Hobnob
{check them out on Facebook for more photos of the event}
Everything about it was just absolutely awesome!
{and we nearly...
The Story of one Darling Little Commode
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This darling little commode came home with me from a garage sale a couple
of years ago. I paid much more for it than I had ever paid for a piece of
...
My heart has been a little achey this week…
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I have such a fun little Father’s Day project that I’ve been working on
with the kids…….that’s quick and easy. And a sure dad-pleaser! :) But, I
had to s...
Volare
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*Volare* is the Italian for 'to fly' (or soar) and is the name of the
current European Space Agency mission being conducted by Luca Parmitano on
the Intern...
*** NEU ***
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Hallo an alle .....
Nach langem Suchen habe ich endlich eine Spedition gefunden, die es mir
möglich macht auch Großmöbel wie z.B Schränke, Kommoden , Tis...
Photo Art Friday, June 14th
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Hi there! Hope this post finds you well and enjoying your life.
*It's Thursday, so that means it's time again for Photo Art Friday!* Our
virtual art g...
.Harvey models.
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Photo overload alert! But it's just too hard to choose a couple of photos
of this little lamb (Harvey's nickname due to sounding like a little
baa-ing lamb...
Happy Birthday Grandma
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Tomorrow is my Gramma's birthday! I was happy to have actually gotten her
card out on time! It's ridiculous that I am so bad with actually sending
out the ...
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Mork and Mini
Mork and Mini - Temecula Quilt Co's take on
the 80's sitcom Mork and Mindy. We are busy
getting ready for the Southern California Quilters Run
...
Selvedge Booth at Pour LÁmour Du Fill.
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Walking into the Selvedge booth, one must keep their hand firmly on their
purse,
because it just wants to jump out and throw all its money on the counter...
peaks
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This quilt reminds me of the mountains. We moved to Texas about 6 months
ago, from Colorado, and boy do we miss the mountains. I guess we just have
to ...
as promised...
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...the woolly blanket! It may not be the time of the year for some of us to be thinking of woolly things (in fact, it may seem a bit like back-to-school item...
Shabby Apple Giveaway...
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Congratulations Joni @ Six Cherries On Top. You are the winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway. Enjoy your new dress. Oh happy day. The lovely folks at Shabby A...
Stitching
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I'm back working on my stitchery blocks for Ruby's Garden, I started these
a while ago. And now want to get it finished into a quilt. There are 12
stitche...
a pink sparkly birthday unicorn
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[image: pink unicorn]
You guys, I am so excited by this finish!! I actually got to make something
that isn't destined for the craft sale. I made this unico...
FOLK ART TRIBUTE COMPLETE
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My "Folk Art Tribute" quilt finally has the binding done. Mary from Quilt
Hollow worked her magic with the quilting. I trusted her to pick an
all-over ty...
Shop the Maple Valley Farmhouse
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Hello! How are you all doing? I hope all is well in your neck of the
woods! You may have noticed a major trend in my blog posts lately in that
they all ...
Inspiration Vintage
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Hi everyone! Long time, no see. I've been missing you all. I hope to be
back with a little chit-chat on Friday, but today is more of a news
announcement...
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Can you see my smile from there?
I'm floating on a quilty cloud but here's a quick late night post to share
with you my dear friends in stitching.
I've bee...
today I'm loving : Mini Moderns
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[image: Mini Moderns, Darjeeling Wallpaper in Chalkhill Blue]
I've been taking a closer look at some of the lovely people who will be
attending the Folksy ...
Winner and Thank you!
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Thank you so much for celebrating my 7th anniversary in blogging!
I appreciate all your compliments and comments on my blog makeover.
I find myself quest...
taking one for the team
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I never wear dresses. Actually I’m not sure I’ve worn one since my
wedding, which was like 13 years ago. It’s something about not being able
to crawl aro...
Yo-yos and strings
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I am done with the yo-yo quilt. The quilt has been washed and crinkled up.
Green backing.
I painted the bathroom this pretty blue color and spray painted ...
Individual Garden Veggie Frittatas
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We always have lots of chicken eggs on hand, thanks
to our flock of chickens ~ so there is always a place
for eggs on the menu for any meal. Here's one wa...
So Beautiful
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Here's this.
It is already sold.
I used crackle again, but kinda wished I hadn't this time.
It was softer before.
I still like it, but maybe not as much.
...
WIP Wednesday
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I signed up for a couple of classes a while ago on Craftsy.com One that I
have been working on this last week was the Pictorial Quilts. I do love
making th...
Personal Coaching and Mentoring Spots Open
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I have a few more spaces that opened up for my Personal Coaching and
Mentoring - read about what I offer here and read some testimonials as
well. I have h...
Just can't stop
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I love quilting and always have, but I have reached new heights of "have to
quilt" lately. I find the whirr of the sewing machine so soothing and just
love...
Lately and in no particular order
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Espresso shots: 127
Diet cokes: 27
Number of Miss Pickerings it took to do one of the weddings: 2
Times i thought The Hound was on deaths door: 4
Times he di...
My fabrics and threads………..
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I have had a fabulous time picking out my
fabrics and threads I want to use to make Daisy Days BOM.
I am using these fabrics and threads
[image: Vickis...
My Life Unedited
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Hello! I am writing this on my front porch swing, jamming to oldies on
Pandora while the kiddos run, jump, and shout over the sprinkler. SUMMER IS
HERE! I’...
patchwork please winner!
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A little bit of fun before I announce the winner! A few of my girls came over this weekend for a sewing overnighter. I had such a blast! and a couple of fini...
Cosmic quilt top in solids
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This quilt top is destined for my God-sister, as a gift for her college
graduation.
I like it, but -- like always, am stuck on how to quilt it.
[image: ...
Mom’s Quilts
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Today I want to share a few of my Mom’s quilts. As I have mentioned in the
past, she does a lot of pattern testing for me. The following quilts are
the o...
Mary: Scrappy trip table cover
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Mary cut a strip from almost every fabric in her stash to make this table
cover.
Tutorial by Bonnie Hunter:
quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/scrappy-trip...
Finally! We Are in the House!!
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Good Morning, Friends! It's certainly been awhile since I've seen you.
This move back to OK has, without a doubt, been the MOVE FROM HELL!! If
anybody h...
Sewers Wanted!
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I’m so excited to finally be reaching out to you to let you know that I am
looking for intermediate/professional sewers for my upcoming photo shoots
which ...
Holiday Sweet Tweet Winners
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What a wonderful time I had reading all of your winter traditions. I really
loved getting a teeny glimpse into your lives and how you celebrate with
your f...
Rippling…
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Good morninnnnnnnng! Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments and
e-mails concerning the table runner… I am very happy that you liked it How
was y...
Evening Star Quilt Guild
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Last weekend, I had the privilege of teaching two workshops for the *Evening
Star Quilt Guild*, the same guild that hosted the Quilt Symposium of
Alabama i...
Scrap Basket Sunday
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It's another Scrap Basket Sunday at Kim's blog!
I look forward to seeing what Kim and everyone else doing with their
scraps.
This week I was busy work...
Heart's Content
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Summer days call for little projects,
that can be carried around and worked on,
in the here, and there, and the in-between of everything else...
Xanadu and Gems - Quilting Up Close
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"Xanadu" Quilt made by Chris Daly with Dye Candy Hand Dyed Fabrics, machine
quilted by Rene Gorbold
Rene Gorbold joined me in my booth last month at the Riv...
Progesterone and Brain Health.......
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For the past several years, studies have been conducted to gauge the effect
of using bioidentical progesterone on patients who have suffered a
traumatic br...
Christmas QAL, post 3
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Well it's now Sunday afternoon and I've been auditioning fabrics for my
challenge quilt.
It's either going to be this one
or this one.
Decisions, decisi...
SFQ 2013 Guild Challenge
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It was a great day at the guild challenge the other day. I enjoyed
looking at all the quilts and seeing how everyone interpreted the theme:
"America the...
shall we try this again
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Hello there friends! Silly of me to manage my blog post with my iPhone
earlier, he he. Poof, my post was gone before I knew it! So, I won't
rewrite it all,...
The story of the French Bunny and Panda.
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Here is my first bunny, from my own pattern. I have been working on this
one for some time now. She has already been sold. I just wanted to share
some ...
THANK YOU!
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I just wanted to send out my heartfelt "thanks" to Anne from Cottons N Wool.
I won her giveaway of a Kathy Schmitz book and it is even autographed!! How
...
This Little Light of Mine...
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Hello
This is a continued post on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South
Dakota.
It is far from Chicago but not far from my heart, I feel a connection ...
Loop yarn therapy
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I recently lost a cashmere shawl last week pure cashmere it was the softest
buttery soft shawl ever.I searched online for a replacement but its just
too pr...
Bundles and scraps for sale
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I have been doing a little de-stashing this week.
Check out my Big cartel site if you are interested.
I will be adding items as they sell!
thanks...
Wr...
When He was eleven or twelve....
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...our nephew drew this picture so he and his Granddaddy could make a box
to keep his stuff contained. Fast forward six years I found the
picture while lo...
Chatting with India Hicks
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We are thrilled to announce our newest interview with the beautiful and
fascinating India Hicks - model, mother, designer, and 2nd cousin of the
Prince ...
kaleidoscope pillow
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This last week I was able to finish my kaleidoscope pillow and get it sent
off. It already has made its way to its new home and was well received.
There ...
Bring Gatherings Magazine to Print
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Hello friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve been here and this poor blog is
so neglected. But I’ve been busy working on some exciting projects for
Gathering...
friday finish
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Outside pictures taken earlier this week of my finished quilt *sunny*,
measuring 60" by 75".
It's machine quilted in the ditch and hand quilted wit...
June is 4 Home Improvement: Mom's Favorite Apron
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With summer comes time to do some much needed chores around the house.
There's the wonderful bounty from the gardens and orchards to pick, can and
bake i...
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I have choosen a winner for the pattern bundle.
Kalynn's Creations said...
Love the booth, so much work, but totally worth the end result. Thanks for
the ...
Interweave Summer Preview
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Interweave Crochet's Summer Issue Preview is up for the gazing. In this
issue, I have a summery cotton vest. This vest and I have quite the
history. Se...
Ivy Street Market!
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Summertime is here! Now let the fun begin!
I am excited to be a part of the *Ivy St. Market* on Saturday, July 6th.
41529 Ivy St., Murrieta, CA 92562
*It ...
Baby Sister Walks
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How could I forget?! I should have mentioned in the May post: Greta is now
walking! Cutest thing ever.
The sound cut out halfway through these videos so I ...
Summer Vacation Facebook Digital Freebie Hop!
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It's a summer freebie extravaganza! I've joined a group on Etsy called the Digital Designers, a lovely group of shop owners who each specialize in creating d...
Newsletter news
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[image: 1]
This flowering paperbush is one of the earliest spring bloomers on the east
coast, fitting to show now since I am in a bit of confusion in terms ...
A month (or more) of quilting and Carbs!
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My blogging has turned into a once a month activity. Life for me in New
Hampshire has proven to keep me busy as ever! Being involved in two
guilds, worki...
Zakka Along 2.0 :: Patchwork, Please kicked off!!
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I can't begin to tell you how much I have been looking forward to this! The
Zakka Along finally kicked off with Penny's awesome variation of bellpepper
co...
Louisa Harding Book Giveaway Winners!
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Three Graces
Drum roll please...
I am pleased to announce the three "lucky" knitters who will each receive a
copy of Louisa Harding's "Three Graces" patt...
Daily Specials!!
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We are going to have a different special every day
this week!!
Check our website daily!!
This is the first one ~
They will change every
evening and last t...
Felt-ertainment
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My daughter Charlotte should write a book. I've never seen a more prolific
eight-year-old. She is a craft-making machine. Her favorite stuffed animal
is an...
Tea Time!
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Well folks, it's the very last post for the Fat Quarter Gang. Sad but true. :( It's been such great fun and the projects have been so wonderfully, fantastic....
Who's Your Neighbor?
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This doesn't look like much of a quilt block. But, join a few together and
the pattern emerges. This wasn't the placement I originally planned - a
mista...
Ta Daa... Finished My Pink Scarf Project
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I'm so happy to finally have finished my "Pink Scarf" for the Pink Scarf
Project hosted by Vicki of 2 Bags Full to support woman with breast
cancer an...
BAD BAD COLD!!!
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Hallo Ihr Lieben,
Eigentlich sollte dieses Wochenende hier ein zuckersüßes Giveaway für Euch
erscheinen! Doch leider kommte es immer anders als man den...
May in Paris: Roses at the Rodin
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Hello, my friends! I have a treat for your weekend! Last May at this time I
was in Paris on a whirlwind photographic trip that took me from there to
London...
keep calm and create.....
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life is a little busy in our part of the world at the moment....
but not too busy to work on some things that have been swirling around in
my mind!
above ...
New Spring and Summer Crochet Patterns
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*Lots going on so I'm popping by to show you:*
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**A. *The view of red *bananas* and jumbo *frangipani* from the window of
my sunny crochet studio:
At left ...
Sew...How are You?
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Hi Bloggie Friends,
Do you have a "thing" for sewing implements, especially pretty ones? Well,
I do-don't judge. My mom sewed like nobody's business a...
Italian Meatball Bake w/Zoodles
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Italian Food isn't usually what you think of when you *think* low-carb BUT
there are many pasta-less options. One of my favorites is Zoodles --
julienne c...
Fabric Tuesday: Woolies Flannel Quilt Finish!
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I have to say while I consider this one of the less attractive quilts I've
ever made, it is a perfect representation of why I make quilts and using
...
Market
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Melda and I are back from International Quilt Market hosted this year in
Portland Oregon. This is our booth. We showed Lilly Belle Signs for the
first time...
Zero Tasking.....I think NOT
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Well, well, well
I guess it's due time to check-in in here.
I probably owe a few of you an update on what's been going on in our lives.
Let's just say......
2012 Mystery Blocks - 10, 11 and 12
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Sewing and stitching time has been very scarce lately. This morning I was
determined to spend some time with my sewing machine piecing the final
blocks for...
I. Love. This. Quilt.
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Graduation present time...with Buddy getting the flu I wasn't sure I'd get
this done in time but I did. I love the Amy Butler prints and the dragonfly
qui...
New Look!
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*I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try,
one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the
morning. ...
Fairy Cake Class Giveaway!!!
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Hello my SpArKly FriEnDs!
Wanna bake some Faux Cupcakes with me and the Pixies?
Well we are teaching a really swell class at Artful Gathering 2013 that
sta...
1 comment:
Love the steps.
Re the well read and highlighted Bible, what's that saying? something like a worn out Bible belongs to a person who isn't worn out
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