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Of all of my Christmas gift quilts, I have to say, this one is my favorite.  It is called Message in a Bottle, a Miss Rosie's Quilt Company pattern.  I love everything about this quilt.  The colors are gorgeous–a wonderful selection of Civil War blues, tans and browns from my stash, and the pattern the…

This is what I was referring to when I mentioned Ozzie's history with my shoes. He was particularly fond of orange shoes. This is his mug shot. He is a very naughty dog.

It seems that I will do anything to put off finishing the borders on my Halloween Bounce quilt.  I had a rummage through one of my stash bins out in the garage, the one labeled "Seasonal".  I discovered a treasure trove of scraps from past Halloween projects.  I started messing around, and before you know…

I managed to finish block 5 in the Primitive Gatherings Christmas Sew Along.  I am making both a red version and a green version.  Block 5 was a more successful attempt than Block 4, but I continue to have issues with my sewing machine.  My main Bernina is in the shop and the back up…

I recently saw this beautiful quilt made up by Sinta at Pink Pincushion.  It is just so striking, you must go take a look at it.  I contacted Sinta to ask where she found the pattern, and it turns out I had it all along.  It is in the February 2016 issue of American Patchwork and…

My husband had a fairly significant birthday over the weekend, which he wanted seriously downplayed.  We tiptoed around the occasion pretty well, but I felt that some observation of the event was appropriate.  So, I baked a cake.   I've been watching the PBS show Great British Baking, and even though I don't really bake…

Hi there.  Lots going on here!  Plenty of recent changes in my life, and new adventures and challenges to experience in the days to come.  As they say, when one door closes, another one opens.  That has been the case for me this summer for sure!  Everything and everyone is good, and once things fall…

Oh my gosh, I can't believe I let so many days go by with out posting.  I am starting to get concerned emails from readers asking if everything is all right. It totally is all right.  I have just been busy, preoccupied, working or just plain goofing off.  And sitting on my porch. I made…

I recently got three quilts back from my quilter, and now my world is Bindings.  I live on the planet of Bindings.  I need to get two baby quilts bound by Saturday.  Sara has been waiting for her Log Cabin quilt for so long, I feel as if I have to get her quilt to…

I am on such a donation kick.  I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to give away these quilts that otherwise wouldn't be enjoyed by anyone.  Giving a quilt to a child who is ill or a senior who has Alzheimer's can bring a breath of joy into a life that is…