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Ding Dong! Winter’s Here!
Though we didn’t get the blizzard they called for, we did get about 7″ in the last three days. I find staring at the snow completely hypnotizing. Totally mesmerizing. Especially the light, fluffy snow that stacks itself on the branches. And … Continue reading
Da Plane, Da Plane
If God had really intended men to fly, he’d make it easier to get to the airport. ~George Winters And then again….. on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, you are sitting in your space, minding your own business, doing what you … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, View out my window
Tagged airplane, george winters, orville, view, wilber, window
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Are there any ugly fabric, quilt challenges out there??
It all started with trying to get a little more organized in my studio. I need to get rid of fabric. There are so many shelves, that I never even poke through. I’m thinking this is the year to bang … Continue reading
Posted in fabric, Quilting, Sewing
Tagged diamonds are a girls best friend quily, fabric, inventory, jane austen quilt, kaffe fassett fabrics, quilting
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The Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone
For the overwhelmed and perfectionists among us, here is a quote to ponder: “Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.” … Continue reading
Books I loved, and not so much, in 2011
~One thing that I learned this year is that the books I loved most were the books I heavily researched and read the reviews for before I spent good money on them. Generally, I saw them on several favorite book … Continue reading
From our home to yours…
I love this time of year. I love sitting on the sofa, watching the lights twinkle, listening to Christmas carols as we reminisce about all the different ornaments and Christmases past. Somewhere, around 25 years ago, I chose an ornament … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Quilts and their History, Traditions
Tagged Christmas, Family, ornaments, Traditions
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Merry Giftmas #2
Many years ago my siblings and myself decided to stop buying gifts for each other. Instead, someone had the bright idea (?) that we, being the creative family we are, should create just one, very special gift, per year. Sister … Continue reading
Merry Giftmas!!
You always know it’s going to happen. It’s just a matter of when. This is that year. When every thing having to do with Christmas will be different. For starters we will celebrate most of them away from home. Once … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 completes, Christmas, fabric, Quilting
Tagged Christmas, degree diploma, gorgeous tree, houndstooth quilt, joel dewberry fabric, quilts
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I sure do like those Christmas cookies, sugar…
I have to admit these are not my homemade Christmas cookies. They were fresh-baked at my house. Does that count for something? Anything? Sometimes it just feels easier to create a whole new recipe, as opposed to altering a family … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Dairy free, Family, Gluten Free, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, cookies, dairy free, gluten-free, homemade christmas cookies, recipe, sugar cookies, yellow cake mix
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