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Refresh Wool Naturally with Snow Cleaning
Wool has been loved for centuries—and not just because it’s cozy and warm. One of its coolest features is that it practically cleans itself! In fact, one of the oldest (and most natural) ways to freshen up wool doesn’t involve … Continue reading
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Tagged cashmere, laundry, merino, snow, snow cleaning, snow laundry, washing cashmere, washing merino
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Deco Quilt Design: A Thoughtful Handmade Gift
If you didn’t know this about me, I am a very deliberate person. When making a quilt for a person, sometimes it takes me years to come up with the design and color options for that specific person. This one … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday quilt, boy quilt, guy quilt, hand quilt, hand quilting, Lo & Behold, peppered cottons, quilt, Quilters Dream Cotton, quilting, sewing
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Ramen Noodle Salad
After having first had this at one of the many school potluck dinners we have participated in, over the years, it quickly became a family favorite. Usually served alongside barbecue, burgers, or generally most any summer meal. We have since … Continue reading
Delicious Dairy-Free Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
I recently joined a delightful new club in our Florida community called Girlfriends’ Happy Hour. The premise is simple and charming: the first 100 women to sign up bring an appetizer or dessert, their drink of choice, and spend a few … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Eating, Uncategorized
Tagged arugula salad recipe, dinner, food, pasta salad recipe, recipe, recipes, salad
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Recreating the Iconic American Beauty Quilt
Many years ago while visiting the Michigan State Quilt Museum, in Lansing Michigan, I came across a quilt from 1876. I will never forget it. The boldness of the red and green stopped me in my tracks. Many more years … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, video
Tagged "paper piecing", American Beauty Quilt, baby quilt, crafts, hand quilting, New York Beauty quilt, quilt, quilting, quilts, sewing
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Designing the Ultimate Sewing Studio for Creatives
In a heartfelt journey of transformation, we embraced change, moving closer to our grandchildren, and creating a new dream studio. Through meticulous design and cherished memories, I built a space brimming with intention, comfort, and inspiration. Blessed with love, light, and creativity, it reflects a life dedicated to passion and purpose. Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Design, Favorite Things, hand quilting, organizing, Quilting, scrap, scraps, Sewing, studio, Uncategorized, Where I Sew, Where I Sew
Tagged art, before and after, craft room, crafts, decor, fabric, organization, organize, quilt, quilting, quilts, reveal, sewing, sewing room, studio, WIP
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Chickens Are On The Loose
Because every family that raises chickens needs a chicken quilt! It was such fun pulling fabrics for this one! These chickens were inspired by a chicken block from Sewinspired. Each block was a joy filled 15 minutes of daily play … Continue reading
Posted in Design, fabric, Finishes, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged baby quilt, chicken quilt, crafts, quilt, quilting, quilts, scrap quilt, sewing
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Proud To Be An American
For many Christmas’s, my five siblings, and I, rotated through our names and each made a hand crafted gift for another. I almost always make a quilt. I had previously made three (sadly no photo of the first…) for this … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crafting, Design, fabric, Gifts, hand quilting, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged "pure solids", Art Gallery fabrics, crafts, fabric, hand quilting, patriotic quilt, quilt, quilt reveal, quilting, quilts, Quilts of Valor, red white blue quilt, sewing, Verteran's quilt
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Remarkable Books: My 5-Star Picks of the Year
This year has been a record-breaker for me—156 books read, with 25 earning a perfect 5-star rating. Hours spent researching new releases, rediscovering classics, following recommendations, and tackling my ever-growing TBR list paid off with an incredible collection of memorable … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Uncategorized
Tagged best reads, best reads 2024, book review, book-reviews, books, fiction, reading, year end review
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Mastering Collage Quilting Techniques
This Christmas 2020 wallhanging quilt for our youngest granddaughter, Amelia, the unicorn loving one. This Laura Heine collage was a winner! Even after quilting for well over 40 years there was still so much color value to be learned! This … Continue reading
Posted in collage, Crafting, Design, Family, Finishes, Gifts, machine quilting, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged crafts, quilt, quilting, quilts, sewing
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