what's new?
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Hi All!
No! I have not disappeared! Just been a bit swamped with Market stuff..
heading out shortly...
Just popping in to say, your scrap projects have b...
Postcards from the Road ~ Stone Mountain, Georgia
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Yesterday, Cloud Nine pulled into Stone Mountain Park Campground, along
the banks of Stone Mountain Lake, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, about 25
miles fro...
What's Happening Today
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It seemed to be taking forever to get the fabric here for my next project,
so I thought I'd make a table runner from this nice fabric I picked out of
the re...
Mother's Day Gifts
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, aunts, sisters and mothers to
be--every special woman who cares for family in a loving way. I'm having
a lovel...
Blogger Quilt Festival: Mod Hex 2
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This time around we can enter two quilts into the Blogger Quilt Festival. I
already shared my Pinwheel Party Quilt with you - my entry in the mini/doll
qui...
Solids Along Post Four
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Happy Wednesday! How are your solids blocks coming along?! I've been having
a lot of fun with mine. This week (because you know it changes every
week) my f...
Bring on the Candy!
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Eye Candy that is! It's time for Amy's Fabulous Blogger's Quilt Festival!
While others have Quilt Market to go to, we that can't get there, have all
the ...
WINNERS, WINNERS, WINNERS
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Yup, we have winners. Thanks to everyone who follows us and entered our
little giveaway for the ALREADY MADE CHRISTMAS *MRS. ROBINSON* APRON.
Cogratulatio...
Waffle Iron Fun!
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I saw some cute ideas on Pinterest for using waffle irons. I just had to
try this one today for a special something sweet for my valentine.
I bought a can...
AHA.....[sort of]....
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Tonight I'm noticing that blogs that have pop-up windows for comments will
let me leave a comment. Blogs where the comment form opens in a new page
also...
Sail Over to My New Site
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Check out my new art quilt in the works as I begin the hand stitching.
And now that I've moved to my new blog you can sign up for an RSS feed or
notices ...
Just a little flower or two....
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This morning I woke, cup of tea... and watched this TUTORIAL
on You Tube and got hooked... he he
I wanted to try it... and after twenty minutes I had one....
Sew Mama Sew Winner!
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The winner of the two Moda Bella charm packs is Lynaeve, #80. Thank you to
all that entered for stopping by and sharing your comments about solids.
Happy...
Fabric-a-Brac May Destash
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*Sydney guys and gals, Have you cleared your calendar?*
Saturday May 25, 10am-2pm
226 Union St, Newtown
Once again Fabric-A-Brac is hosting a fabric and n...
Tripping along on another project
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Back in January there was a cult-like quilt along to make a Scrappy Trip
Around the World quilt. It was probably the second fastest quilt I’ve ever
made. ...
WHAT?!?!!!
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This is me this week!
My stitching husband is so far ahead of me it isn't funny.
I have at least 10 new patterns that he has stitched for me, but I don't...
Puppy Love or Not...LOL
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*I forgot how much fun work you have with a puppy. Getting ready for Canton
and got a few things out of the building, came into the house and guess who
d...
Ribbon Idea
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*I wondered around in Target for like an hour today trying to figure out an
idea for organizing my ribbon. Came up with this idea. It's a toilet paper
r...
Carpet Camo
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Good Morning! Smitty here with some very impurrtant things to tail you.
Some Mans have been here this week, and they sure made a mess of things.
They r...
Exciting News: My Craft:Boom! Internship
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Hello, friends! I'm here to make an announcement, of sorts. For those of
you who follow Charm Bracelet Diva on Facebook, you might already know
this. F...
Rocket Boosters
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Who can say what strange things cause a burst of creativity!?? For me,
it's been a long dry spell...waiting for something to happen, waiting for
that muse...
Blogger’s Quilt Festival {Spring 2013}
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If you’re visiting from the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, welcome! We’re
excited to be a part of this fun link up all over the quilting blogs. We’d
love for ...
little break
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I am taking a little break from blogging, I just don't get a chance to
write very often. You may have noticed I'm not posting very often. I hope
to come ba...
Just letting you know...
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Hi there,
I have started a new blog. It only has 2 posts on it at the moment, but I
am having trouble working out how to get it the way I want it just at t...
How to make a pair of leggings- DIY Tutorial
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WOW. I cannot believe I totally forgot to blog about a video tutorial I
posted last month where I show you how to take a pair of leggings you
already have ...
Moda SHADES OF BLACK Fabric
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by Me & My Sister Designs
[image: Moda SHADES OF BLACK Quilt Fabric by Me & My Sister Designs]
Moda SHADES OF BLACK Fabric
by Me & My Sister Designs
Fat Qu...
Missouri Momma made my day
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I was feeling sort of down because my eyes aren't quite up to par yet. My
eyes get rather tired when I use them for more than 15 or so minutes at a
time ...
Reviewing "The Ollie Chandler Collection"
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If you enjoy good Christian fiction and also like mystery novels, I would
highly recommend this collection. Randy Alcorn is a very talented writer
wi...
What has been happening ?
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Even though I have been quite in blog land I have been busy in the sewing
room. My darling friend Dawn and I decided to write ourselves a monthly
hit li...
Hello hello hello...
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...how y'all doin'? I've missed you!
Me? Well...let's see...for one I'm still alive. We moved into a new house
two weeks ago
I've been busy unpacking ...
WOW: Creatively Organised...and other myths
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WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays
I've done a lot of work to minimise my creative space in the last 6 months.
It feels like I've spent years collecting items I tho...
~ The Greatest is Love ~
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Often, here on my front porch, I am fortunate to have
someone else take over this space and share a story.
Today my good friend, Geri, has written
a piece...
Off to Market
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The blog will be quiet for the week as I make my way to Portland for Quilt
Market! My first time at Market!!! I am excited to return to Portland; I
went ...
2013 Sewing Expo- Favorite Quilts
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quilt of valor made by Mark Lipinski quilt made by my guild buddy Cathy
Sisco quilt depicting the Chicago Theater in downtown Chicago made by
Reneau Di...
WIP
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Last night I decided to knit a cotton dish cloth. I am a beginner knitter,
so I watched a video on how to increase and decrease.
Here is the works in prog...
Road Trip Back East!!
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*At noon today, I expect a knock at my front door from my pal, Lynne
Hagmeier (Kansas Troubles Quilters). She's coming to pick me up for our
road trip "ba...
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch...
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Well, things can change in a flash at the Hollyhock Quilts house! Here's
what's happened over the last month...
As you know, our kids adopted 3 siblings...
Up for air
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just popping my head up to say hi! this is what my life (and house) has been like since my fabric finally arrived Monday afternoon… Im pleased to say Im on t...
Olivia is now an Angel in Heaven
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SewCalGal here today on a rather sad topic, but one which those who love Kelly will want to know about.
First, I want to share that losing a love one is pro...
New Blog Hop Announced!
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Madame Samm from
Sew We Quilt
just announced a new Blog Hop.
Put Your Stamp on It
I am going to play! How about you?
Click
HERE
for all the details.
Ha...
To market we will go!
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*Hi Everyone*
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** Our first full day of market was yesterday and boy did we have a busy
day. From 10am to 6pm we take classes either every 15 minut...
2Teatowel Bag Tutorial … at last :)
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I promised a way to use your pretty tea towels in my last post and here it
is. I’ve made lots of 2Teatowel shopping bags for pressies and I’ve been
asked b...
Simple Fabric Flower Embellishments
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I have a fun and super simple project to share with you over at SC Johnson
Family Economics today. I’ll show to make these cute little beaded fabric
flower...
Brimming Over in Brimfield, MA
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Oh My! I had no idea how many vendors would be here - over 3000! We haven't
hit half of them and are soooo delighted with the cool finds. Pam Buda, Heartspu...
TBT:: Basket Liner {How-To}
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It's Throw Back Thursday {TBT} time again.
In an effort to get all my DIY & tutorial posts neat and tidy on my blog
{hint, hint of bigger and better things...
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*I have a couple of photos to share today. I finally finished my second
Civil War Bride border. This will go at the top of the quilt. I still
need to em...
Happy Mother's Day and Some Winners!
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Happy Mother's Day!! I hope that your weekend has been filled with love and
family! My sons spent the day with me hanging out. They gave me beautiful
cards...
A Sad Week
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The worldwide crafting and quilting communities have been shocked and
saddened this week by the tragic death of Kathreen Ricketson, who blogged
at Whip Up,...
$100 target gift card giveaway from pick your plum
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We love Pick Your Plum! They offer such fabulous deals each day. Like
today...they have a sweet deal for ruffle ribbon and thread! Be sure to
snag some, yo...
Super Tote Pattern by Noodlehead
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I bought this fabric to make a bag to take with me to Quilt Market. I knew
I wanted some as soon as I saw those butterflies and it's even prettier ...
{Collaboration} A Photo Shoot
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I had the privilege of sharing some of my quilts with Grace, of Grace Jones
Photography for a recent photo workshop she hosted. This girl has some mad
ski...
Bloggers Quilt Festival-2013 spring edition!
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Its that time again!
I have decided to share a doll quilt I made for the DQS 13!
This was a VERY hard quilt to send away.
Only the idea that I...
New buttons...
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Lynette has had two new button packs designed to complement two projects from her new book 'Stitch it for Spring'. This cute rabbit button is the star of the...
Blogger's Quilt Festival 2013 Throw Quilt Entry
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This is my entry into the throw quilt for the Blogger's Quilt Festival.
Stop over and vote for me if you like this quilt.
It is in the throw category, or you...
Finished Charm Quilt
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The best part of quilting for me is when I have a finished quilt. I just
finished this cute charm pack quilt. In the picture below is the unwashed
quilt...
¡Feliz el Seis de Mayo!
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¡Hola!
I had planned to make our little fiesta Mexicano yesterday, but time got
away from me. So today I made tacos for our late lunch. The recipe for t...
New gadgets, Great eats
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Yes, I can get excited about tools - they are fun to use. One of the new
ones DH gave me for Mother's Day is quite compact and will be WONDERFUL to
reach t...
Waiting
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I have not been piecing or doing applique lately but hand quilting, I have
just made another turn on my Pansy in the Park quilt.
[image: 100_4305]
This was...
Fall In Love with Moda ~ Spring 2013 Quilt Market
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This darling quilt is another quilt that will be hanging in the Moda
Fabrics booth at Spring Quilt Market.
The darling quilt is made from Moda's new pre...
Moda Friendship Quilt Along Winners
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Hello everyone,
The Moda Friendship Quilt Along has wrapped up.
Did you get a lot of blocks made?
If you did be sure to go to the Moda Cutting Table Blog
...
Adding Borders to Your Quilt
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(This is a repost, as I had to delete the original due to thousands of
comments by spam-bots.)
As a long arm quilter, I have a few pet peeves when dealing ...
quilts made with love.
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*deep breath*
i, rachel griffith, wrote a book.
a book that i am both proud of and in disbelief about.
[image: quilts made with love.]i give y'all, quilts m...
Wed., May 9th, 2012
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No I didnt go away. Sorry folks, I just got overwhelmed with life and just
couldnt find the where with all to post here. Today we had more rain last
nite,...
Teen Books & Quilting
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I saw a book list that was entitled 25 book you might wish to steal from
your teen and I thought I would check a few of them out because I have
a fascinati...
Giveaway winners
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Time to wrap up two of my open giveaways.
First up, I owe a lucky reader a selection Luxe in Bloom fabric by Art
Gallery Fabrics. Congratulations to Eri...
I'm back and I've missed you...
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...since my last posting, way back on March 29th
I've been spending a *lot less* time on the computer, but
still my computer has been hacked
and has sent out...
Life Changes
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I am amazed that August is here and almost gone. 2012 has been a year of
many changes. Some better than others.
One of the things I have been thinking abo...
Not how to start a Monday!
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I start out every day with a cup of coffee while sitting in the recliner
with Riley, our 18lb Cavalier King Charles) and Zoe, our daughter's 30+lb
Blue Hea...
New Free BOMS for 2013
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Since my surgery was postponed until this coming Tuesday, I've had time to
check out some of the new BOM's for this year. Some have already started,
so I ...
weekend
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It's Victoria Day weekend here this weekend.
Sadly there won't be much of this
But lots of this
Which is okay since all of us are involved in a huge yo...
My bags are packed, I'm ready to go
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Tomorrow begins my 2-day workshop with Spiky Deb Karasik. Woo hoo! Got the
new sewing machine rolling tote all packed up, machine velcro'd in snugly,
po...
BoOkStOrEs, QuIlT ToPs AnD PuPpIeS!
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My Dearest Friends~
Today has to be one of the nicest days EVER here in New England! We have
had the heat on and then off and then on again but today seems...
Moving to Bloglovin
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin I hope you will continue to follow my little
blog over at Bloglovin. I don't have all that many posts, however I am
learning ...
Cherries and Stars… A Pincushion Swap
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I love quick handmade projects. And, I love participating in swaps. It
seems that some of my friends over in the Quilt Club Australia Facebook
group do t...
New Applique Patterns & Iron on Transfers in Store!
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Whew …. it has been a while since I last posted. I have been a busy little
bee though and posted many, many more designs in my Etsy shop. And even
with all...
A pretty dress for a pretty girl ...
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After a few days of sunshine and heat I decided that baby needed a new
sundress.
The ones in the shops were either too expensive or looked as though they ...
Crazy for Neon
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I have let another little obsession take me over. NEON! I'm crazy for it.
My 80's life is coming back and I am loving everything about it. I think it
start...
Last Call - MBD Blog Hop
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Don't forget that my draw for Mark Hordyszynski's Mirror Ball Dot fabric
ends at midnight AT (Atlantic Time) tomorrow May 18. All you need to do
is lea...
Ask the World a Question...
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Hi everyone!! It's Friday and this day is all about you. Every week, on
Fridays, I alternate posts with "Find a Friend Friday" and "Ask the World a
Questi...
Wedding news and giveaway
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Great excitement in the Sewchristine household last weekend as my son
Matthew married Nina. We had a lovely time and were pretty lucky with the
weather. ...
Huge huge changes at Simply Solids
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As of Saturday 15th 2012 Simply Solids is under new ownership!!!
I was offered an amazing job doing what I was doing before the children
were born, which I ...
A Little Catch Up
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Have not been doing much of this..
my Pennies from Heaven blocks for March and April,
because I have been doing a lot of this...
vacationing!
My mother arr...
My Father's Fervent Prayers
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Growing up along the banks of the Mississippi River, the sound of Daddy
praying was as common as the sound of Mother frying eggs. Like Daniel of
old, Dadd...
More Votes for Women Blocks and A Book Review
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Jack's Delight: Ridicule as HumorStill catching up on the Grandmother's
Choice: Votes for Women Block of the Week. These blocks are from
January-February....
Bloggers Quilt Festival Starts May 17th!!
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It's that time of year again. Need some inspiration? Stop by Amy's
creative side for the creative goodness this festival has to offer!
[image: AmysCreati...
hellooooooooo
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hi everyone, long time, no post! life has been crazy busy, sadly not much
sewing but way too many hours at work and some house renovations haven't
left m...
Tutorial Tuesdays . . . Update!
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I've had so many great comments on how helpful my PFAFF Tutorial Tuesdays
have been, where I've been learning about my PFAFF quilt expression 4.0
sewing ma...
Hands Across the Water…part two…
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If you missed yesterday’s post then you didn’t get to see some of the
incredible quilts that were hanging at our annual Hands Across the Water
celebratio...
44th Street Fabric - giveaway
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Look at this SWEET giveaway: http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com/ Check
out her Etsy shop, too. I really like the pink gingham and the aqua blue
batik ble...
Stuff and nonsense
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Wanna know why I spend so much time in the back yard? I was trolling Rob’s
Youtube station to see if he’d made any of the treadling videos public and
st...
Sweet Little Squares
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Now, you know I love quilt alongs, so it should come as no surprise that
I've jumped into a couple of them. I find them very hard to resist! I
haven't done...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PONY CLUB CHILDREN BLOG
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From time to time, I will be updating my "What Happened to the Pony Club
Children" blog. My latest posting about the Knight "twins" can be found at
the f...
Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative
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*From Ami Simms, founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Art
Quilt Initiative:*
The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative will most likely reach t...
AQC in Melbourne
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Here are some of the gorgeous quilts that were on display at the AQC in Melbourne
last weekend.
[image: 2013-04-20 13.02.34 (Medium)][image: 2013-04-20 1...
Bouts Choisis: Giveaway Day.
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Bouts Choisis: Giveaway Day.
I hang some of my quilts on the railing of the stairs, on chairs, as
tablecloths. I do giveaway quilts, but I keep some too.
...
Weekend Sewing Rambles
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Geese? Did someone say Geese? Geese taste yummy, if you can just catch
them as they go through the sewing machine!!!!
Harder to eat them once they are ...
A Day in Bunnyville and a Winner
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Every day in Bunnyville,
we look at Mama's quilt designs.
We listen to what she thinks will be a good color combination.
Then we whisper that she shou...
Quilting For Others
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I did some machine quilt for others this week.
This is a wallhanging that my Mother made - the pattern is from an older
Quilt Mania magazine, but she used...
Ballerina Quilt
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I finished the quilt for my hairdresser who had a baby girl. I showed the
fabric that I used a couple of posts ago. My mom gets her hair cut by her
too...
Happy Valentine's Day!
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[image: Heart block]
The Striped Heart block. Originally blogged here in 2009!
Used in the Sweet Hearts quilt.
[image: Sweet Hearts Baby Quilt]
I wish I had...
Blogger's Quilt Festival - Post 1
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*Well, it is Spring International Quilt Market time. And since many of us
are unable to attend the lovely * Amy of Amy's Creative Side * h**osts the
...
Three Cheers for Soft-Boiled Eggs
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Last fall Tim and I were sitting side-by-side at our computers just
surfin'. It was a leisurely Saturday evening, we were staying in, and we
were playing...
SNAKE BITE 1-800-222-1222
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I knew this would grab your attention. No I have not been bitten by a
snake and I do not plan on it. This time of the year I am aware of my
surroundings. ...
2 comments:
And I know you will do a great job!
Yup you will do a superb job x
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