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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
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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
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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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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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
★★★★★ “I created the OASIS because I never felt at home in the real world. I didn’t know how to connect with the people there. I was afraid, for all of my life, right up until I knew it was … Continue reading
Posted in Books, movie, Reading, Review, Uncategorized
Tagged book, book review, book spoiler, movie, movie spoiler, reading
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Flower Garden II
The second version of the my Flower Garden quilt is completed and gifted to another sweet little niece. This quilt is based on the classic quilt block, Drunkard’s Path, and set with sashing and borders of the same size as … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Completes, Design, fabric, Gifts, Quilting, Uncategorized
Tagged baby quilt, drunkard's path, flower garden quilt, Kona, quilt, quilting, scrap, serpentine
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Bright and bold fabrics appears to be my favorite
Mostly just been piddling around this past week. Between getting twice weekly massages, and once a week chiropractic adjustments, I am feeling SO much better and back to walking 5 miles, every day. Only indoor walking, at this point, we still have … Continue reading
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