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Zippered Card Pouch
Originally posted on Sewfrench:
I don’t know about you but this pouch has been on my radar since I first saw it a really long time ago. I think not only the beautifully coordinated fabrics but also the adorable zipper is what…
Posted in Crafting, Reblogged, Uncategorized
Tagged Craft Passion, noodlehead, sewing, Yarrow Pouch, Yarrow Wristlet, zippered pouches
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Honoring Those Who Served ~ Veteran’s Day
Happy Veteran’s Day. The freedoms that we enjoy are not free. Many brave men and women in uniform have sacrificed so that we can live as we do. Today is the day that we should thank them. Traditionally at 11-11-11 … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Flag quilt, quilt, quilting, Stars and Stripes Quilt, Thimbleblossom, Veteran's Day
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Welcome to the World Sweet Grand Babies!
Our lives will never be the same! We welcomed two sweet new grand babies into the world this month, #5 and #6! Identical girls and they each came in at just over 5 pounds and are healthy and strong! They … Continue reading
Life’s a Trip
This quilt has been a long time in the making. As scraps piled up I cut into them. I worked on it when I was between other projects. I paused for a while because I wasn’t sure what my finished … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 completes, Quilting, scraps
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Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman
★★★★★ This unique culinary history of America offers a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat. The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population which makes for … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Review, Uncategorized
Tagged book review, Eight Flavors, reading, Sarah Lohman
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Perfectly Imperfect
Our family’s penchant for making, and appreciating, art comes from many places. There is no doubt these two ladies had an influence in that department. These two sweet ladies are some of the strongest women I have ever known. … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Completes, Christmas, Family, hand quilting, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Uncategorized
Tagged design, handquilting, heriloom, quilting, scrap quilt
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And to elaborate…
on yesterday’s post. When asked, of all the books I read this year, what my VERY favorite book was, I had to ponder the question. It’s always hard to choose THE BEST when there are so many that just come to you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Uncategorized
Tagged Best books of 2016, books, Favorite book of 2016, reading
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Books I loved and not so much in 2016
One thing that I learned this year is that the books I loved most were the books I heavily researched, and studied the reviews, before I invested my time on them. Generally, I saw them on several favorite book lists, not just … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Quotes, Reading
Tagged books, favorite books 2016, Goodreads, literature, read harder challenge 2016
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Never arrive with your arms swinging.
That’s our motto. And I am constantly in search of the next best hostess gift. We were invited to our newest neighbor’s home for a cocktail party recently. I searched, and searched, for ideas of something new to bring. We have never … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Cooking, Gifts
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Carson’s Critters
This was such a fun quilt to make. Partly because I didn’t have to think about it thanks to Dani’s wonderful directions! I do not have an Accucut and I didn’t use Dani’s templates, but instead I used my own Eliza’s … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 completes, Gifts, machine quilting, Quilting, scraps, Uncategorized
Tagged animal quilt, baby quilt, critter quilt, drunkard's path, Kona, machine, quilting, serpentine, zigzag quilting
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