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Sad Archie and Three More Blockheads Blocks
Archie got through his alteration procedure very well according to the veterinarian. Clearly, he has another opinion and is feeling rather pathetic. As I write this, he's only been home for a half an hour. He promptly went to his squishy dog bed and is now asleep. He is taking pain medication and had a…
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Mercantile Update March 27
I thought I'd share an update on my progress with the Mercantile sew-along. I have actually kept up with this one. I've enjoyed all the block patterns and haven't felt the need to substitute any of them out. As you know, I decided to forgo the applique circle instructions in favor of having low-volume backgrounds…
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There’s Always Another Way To Do Things
I had a lovely telephone chat with my cousin René yesterday. She lives across the country from me, but we have so much in common! We talked for over an hour and I know if we lived closer we'd be in real-life contact constantly. She is a talented quilter and after catching up on each…
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Things I Am Loving Lately- Spring 2024
Every now and then I think it's fun to share a few things that I am loving lately. Spring has sprung, or is about to, and I am so ready to ditch the heavy sweaters and move on to lighter clothing and makeup. If this is of interest to you, pour yourself a cup of…
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Mercantile Churn Dash Block and Scalloped Potatoes
It's a good thing that this week's Mercantile block was an easy one because I sure haven't felt like sewing! The weather has been lovely, with temperatures in the low 70s, perfect for dog walking and reading outside on the porch. So that's what I have been doing. Things are due for change over the…
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Irish Soda Bread
We had a lovely family St. Patrick's Day celebration. My son-in-law Ryan and his wife usually invite us over for dinner on that day, and this year was no exception. He prepared the traditional corned beef and cabbage, and boiled potatoes, and I volunteered to bring Irish Soda Bread. You might think making Irish soda…
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I Went Down a Rabbit Hole
So, I have what, four or five unfinished projects in the works? That sounds about right. So absolutely, what I should do is start a new project. Seriously? Yes. Which is what I did over the weekend. I have been in the mood for sewing with some bright spring-like cheerful fabrics. I was watching Corey…
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Mercantile Sew Along Update Mid-March
This was going to be an update on all the sew-alongs I am currently working on, but since the only one I have made any progress on is Mercantile, it is now a Mercantile Sew-Along Update. I have finished 14 blocks an am really happy with all of them except the Maple Leaf block. That…
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How To Clean Your Steam Iron
Do you clean your steam iron regularly? Ever? A reader asked me recently if I could post some tips on how I clean my iron. All I can tell you is that I never clean my iron, which undoubtedly is why they only last me about two years. After doing a bit of research, it…
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Two Notions I Am Loving Lately
Good news. Today I will not be talking about making cushions. Woo hoo, they are finished, and that's all I am going to say. What I did want to share are two sewing notions/tools I am loving lately. The first is the "needle minder" I mentioned a few posts back. It is a magnetic device…
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