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As I write this, I am about to turn in after a nice holiday weekend with family.  We had a great Sunday dinner/birthday celebration/4th of July party at my dad's house.  I didn't even have to drive home (Ahren was the designated driver), so I could enjoy my sister Andrea's watermelon margaritas.  Better than Jamba…

Told you I was going to use up those blue blocks that didn't make it into my first version of Stargazer.  I can't remember when I have had so much fun with making a quilt!  I never make a quilt twice- I may have done it a couple of times in my life, but usually,…

You guys are simply awesome.  Thank you so much for your suggestions and offers of fabric!  I cannot believe what an amazing resource you all are.  If anyone is considering starting up a blog, look no further for a wonderful source of support, suggestions and encouragement.  I had so many of you actually offer to…

I am just so frustrated.  All my lovely red star blocks that I made do not work what-so-ever with the rest of the quilt!  What was I thinking?  My inspiration was a pattern in a 2007 American Patchwork and Quilting magazine.  Heritage Stars was the name of the pattern.  It is a Homestead hearth design. You will notice…

Thanks for all your support yesterday in regard to my very unsatisfactory experience with Sarah's Fabrics in Lawrence, Kansas.  I am happy to say that when I called the shop to give my credit card for the refund, a young woman (who I am sure had been warned about what a b—h I was) was…

If you didn't buy any of this fabric collection when it was readily available, I am truly sorry for you.  Truly.  I am deeply sorry that I didn't urge you more strongly to buy it when you could get your hands on some.  So sorry.  I will endeavor to be more on top of things…

Hey, did anybody besides me jump right on the June Schnibbles project, State Fair?  Talk about a cute pattern.  I have had this on my To Do list ever since it was released.  Terrific selection Sinta and Sherri! I had a layer cake of a collection called Odyssea by MoMo, an adorable Japanese designer for…

I have been playing around with fabric, patterns and ideas this week.  Quite often after I do a diagonal set (Elizabeth), and a lot of half square triangles (Elizabeth), I am in the mood for some simple piecing and a straight set.  Here is a pattern I am thinking of making.  Looking Glass by Miss…

Thank you for all the kind words regarding my shocking news of dh's lay off.  This may all end up being for the best in the long run.  Who knows?  We may still sell our house for a good price, make our move as planned, and he could find a job closer to our new…

How adorable are these s—s?  I can't type out the word because whenever I do, I get annoying spam emails from China, trying to sell me athletic s—s.  Just enjoy the picture and imagine how much fun I am having wearing them.  Comfy as bedroom s——s.  Made by fs/ny and available through Zappos!  They come in a…