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Archie’s First Haircut, Eva’s Ornaments, and the Best Cookies Ever
Archie got his first haircut Monday. He did pretty well. He didn't like his head messed with much, so the groomer couldn't do much with his ears, which look super floppy and furry. I kind of like it. He was a good boy during the experience, so that's a plus. The groomer tells us we…
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Hourglass Quilt Through Block 9
Here is the latest update on Hourglass, the Block of the Month I have been doing with Quilt Spot. I pretty much saved it up all year and only just started making the blocks in the last month or so. I have completed all the alternate log cabin blocks and all the monthly blocks through…
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And the Christmas Season Begins!
Our Thanksgiving was small, but very cozy and lovely. It's funny isn't it that it is the same amount of work if you have four people or twenty four? We kicked things off with Christmas Cosmos, which were amazing. It is a regular Cosmo cocktail with crushed peppermint around the rim. The day after recovering…
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Hourglass Log Cabin Blocks
I've made a good start on the log cabin alternate blocks for the Hourglass quilt. 12 are finished, 13 to go. They come together quickly and easily. This quilt top is going to be finished before I know it! My homemade cranberry reilsh is done. It has oranges and Grand Marnier in it and is…
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What a Wasted Week
Whenever I'm sick I want tea and oranges. I think it goes back to my college days. Does anyone remember the old Leonard Cohen song, Suzanne? "Suzanne takes you down to her house by the riverShe feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China…" Well, I think I am about ready…
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Quickie Post
Just a quickie post today. I did finish the last of the Apple Sauce blocks. More background fabric is on order for the alternate squares and corner triangle pieces. I still have to make 80 some odd square in a square blocks for the border. That is fine. It is mindless paper piecing I can…
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Family Halloween Party 2023
Our family Halloween party has been derailed for a few years due to COVID-19, but we planned a big one for this year. It was very nearly canceled at the last minute due to a life-threatening health crisis a family member is suddenly and very unexpectedly dealing with. Prayers and good thoughts are welcome. One…
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Seasonal Projects and Eva Gets a Surprise
I just love working on a seasonal project in keeping with whatever season I am in. I started this Fatquartershop free sew-along a week or so ago and am nearly finished with it. It is called Bats and Boos. All the free patterns are on the FQS website. I just need to make the center…
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End of October Activities
Eva's school has been having some special Halloween-themed events, and this past Friday was a big one for 7th graders. They had a Halloween dance and dinner which seemed to be well attended. Eva and her friend Riley were Power Puff Girls, a thing that was popular in the 80's or 90's. I can't keep…
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Fun Non-Quilting Project
When it is a known fact that one can sew, one often gets requests to make alterations or DIY home projects involving fabric. About 35 years ago, my husband and I bought a wrought iron patio set consisting of a loveseat, chair, and coffee table. We enjoyed it for years and I must have recovered…