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Posted on January 13, 2012 by April

Well guys, there’s a reason I  haven’t been sewing as much and blogging as much about sewing. Can you guess??? Okay, yes, Children have interfered. Illness. The Holidays. Mouse Wars. Social Life. Working Nights and Weekends. But when I still … Continue reading →

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Crazy G

Posted on November 11, 2011 by April

A few months ago I posted about my Grandmother, Crazy G. And the response was overwhelming. Between facebook and email and comments here, I was really touched by how that story touched so many people. So I thought it might … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on November 3, 2011 by April

Well, I didn’t do any Halloween crafting this year. Not that I had any plans to. Except for my Ghastlies skirt. But that will take a whole lot of figuring and planning and a nice big petticoat. And striped tights. … Continue reading →

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Watch it Grow

Posted on October 22, 2011 by April

I’m so close to finishing Isabel’s quilt top! I’ve put on 10 more rows on each side, so 20 more rows total. It’s become an obsession for me. I really don’t have time to be piecing over a thousand squares … Continue reading →

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I’m not Dead!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by April

I’m not dead. Really. Though my absence from blogland might suggest so. I’ve just been busy. (I’m sure none of you can relate, right? har har). Some types of blogging are easier to do than others. Sewing blogs I think … Continue reading →

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3 months old

Posted on July 14, 2011 by April

I sewed today. I refinished the velcro on some of Isabel’s cloth diapers. Yep, totally exciting. I’m assuming that you would be bored to death with more info on that, so instead I’ll leave you with a photo of Isabel, … Continue reading →

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Summertime

Posted on July 4, 2011 by April

I promise to blog about sewing again soon. It’s just that I’ve been busy with a few things, namely, summer fun. Here are some shots of happenings. Hopefully this’ll keep you sated until I can do posts of a more … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by April

Every year my parents host a big 4th of July party at their place. This year JB and I aren’t able to go and I am quite bummed. In honor of the big bash slated for today I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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We be Jammin’!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by April

I love red. My all-time favorite red is Strawberry Red. And while the red/aqua combo is a fad in the fabric world right now, I’ll always love these two of my favorite colors together. I know they say to take … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Thimbles

Posted on June 23, 2011 by April

  I wrote this piece some time ago but felt it was too sad to post. Recently I asked my Dad about my Grandma, hoping for some happy stories. But he didn’t share any that day. She battled  depression her … Continue reading →

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