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Smile, You’re On Camera
I had braces as a kid. For years, it seemed. And when they came off, did I wear my headgear and retainer as directed? No, I did not. And, over the decades, my teeth have crowded forward, making my smile irregular and to me, not very attractive. My teeth are not as bad as they…
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Spirals Quilting Design Pattern
Sometimes being a blogger has some real advantages. I posted a photo last week of my most recently finished table topper, a pattern by Carried Away called Summer Breeze. The pattern is wonderful, but the design my quilter chose for the quilting really set off the design and was so in keeping with the breezy…
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Quiet Reflection
Due to recent events, I am taking a break for a few days. My heart just isn't in talking about my usual interests. Some quiet reflection is in order. I will be back soon.
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Twelve Years
February 12 was the anniversary of my very first blog post. A kind reader, Pam, pointed it out to me and I thought at first that she must be wrong. No, it could not be possible that I have been blogging for that long. Maybe ten years, but certainly not….And then I checked, and sure…
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Windmills: Change of Plan?
I am back from my little Spring Break with family, and got back into the sewing room for a couple of hours over the weekend. I had started a new project, "Windmills", before I left, but was not happy with the jumble of prints and patterns. This is what the quilt is supposed to look…
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Just Checking In For a Chat
Isn't this a beautiful book? It is a British edition, that I bought from a used book store. The Brits seem to take so much more care and pride with their editions. This cover is exquisite, but just look at the inside– Inside the cover, the book is lines with gorgeous wallpaper like yellow paper.…
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Just Thinking…
No sewing just yet. Hand and wrist sprain are healing and I am definitely on the mend. Hope to try some cutting today and get started on the Viola project. I did have to go to work yesterday at the shop and just have to share an interaction I experienced with you all. The shop…
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Little Distractions
First of all, a heartfelt thank you to all of you who sent me emails and messages of condolence. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated, not just by me, but by everyone in my family. This loss was terrible for all of us, and your encouragement and comfort just means the world. I have…
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New Year’s Resolutions?
New Year's Resolutions? Nah. I don't think so. Not this year. Oh, maybe I do have one. I will make an effort not to use so many exclamation points when I write. However, the New Year does make me start thinking of all the quilt projects I would like to tackle. My head is full…
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“Do You Make Blankets?”
I got the dreaded "Do you make blankets?" question yesterday from a woman I work with. Ack. Don't you hate that? You know in your heart what is coming next. They are going to ask you to make a king sized quilt for their daughter's wedding in a duck head and deer antler fabric, or…