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We have had such a fabulous trip to Ireland this year.  Each time we go, we find new things to explore and enjoy.  The photo above is of the Giant's Causeway in Bushmills, Antrim County, Northern Ireland.  We had never been to Northern Ireland, and it was breathtakingly beautiful.  I had no idea the scenery…

I managed to purchase a book twice once again.  I am a big Jo Morton fan and tend to buy anything she publishes.  Apparently I was very keen to add this title to my library, but I think one copy will be enough for me. Each chapter focuses on a single classic quilt block, along…

My first finish in quite some time.  This is Into the Wind, a Miss Rosie pattern.  Fabric is Larkspur by 3 Sisters for Moda. I won't lie, this pattern was a challenge for me.  I used one of my Flying Geese trim tools for the flying geese, so those were not the issue, although there…

I went to the dentist yesterday for a routine check up and cleaning.  I had been to this dentist before, but had taken an almost two year hiatus from visiting him due to various reasons.  I knew I was overdue for a cleaning so I bit the bullet and scheduled myself for an appointment. Let…

I have always loved candles, especially scented ones.  For a long time I have enjoyed Yankee candles, but a year or so ago I started buying candles from Bath and Body Works.  The fall scents in particular are my favorites–apple, cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, fall leaves etc.  I moved on to Christmas last year and enjoyed…

I am working sporadically on a couple of different projects.  Honestly, I have it on my calendar to sew at least one hour a day, but it just has not been happening.  I seem to always be going for a walk with my friend, reading a book or taking Eva to swim practice.  Despite my…

Do you remember me telling you about my young friend who made a quilt top for her older sister around five years ago?  She procrastinated getting it quilted and it just sat in her closet for all this time.  It became a family joke that she would never finish the thing and was the source…

The Temecula Quilt Company is always doing something interesting.  If you love reproduction era quilts and especially if you love super scrap-busting scrappy quilts, you might check them out on Instagram or their blog/website.  You will get so much inspiration you won't believe it.  The fun thing about them is that they always seem to…

Do you all have a special box to hold all your hand sewing notions?  What you see in the photo above is my binding box.  I have my binding clips (how did we ever live without them?), small scissors, my thimble, and needle threader.  I would be lost without my needle threader for sure.  I…