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Thumb Life
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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Help! I’ve stalled out!
I have several projects in the chute these days, but they’re all stalled or half-finished at some point. It’s aggravating! A few weeks ago I acquired a lot of fabric for said projects, including: (This cool book sling tutorial can … Continue reading
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I’m not Dead!
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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We be Jammin’!
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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Small Projects While I Wait for Baby to Come
I have put away my “sewing room” for a while. It’s pointless to have it set up in the dining room and constantly beckoning me, when I know I won’t have time for it for a few weeks. But I’m … Continue reading
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Ashes to Ashes
The Lenten season is traditionally a time for new beginnings in the Faith or of renewing your walk. May one of these speak to you. . . **photo credit: my talented friend Beth
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Isabel’s non-snowball quilt
I’ve decided to trash the snowball quilt pattern. I know. I just posted all about it. (Thank you to those who have commented so positively on the idea!) I have had the pattern decided/made for over a month now. And … Continue reading
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Isabel’s Snowball Quilt
I have finally decided on a pattern for my new daughter’s twin bed quilt. It’s based on the Snowball quilt pictured right. My sister Melissa snagged two quilting books for me at a garage sale and in one of them … Continue reading
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Mending a friend
“I’m sorry Eeyore. We should fix you Eeyore. You broke your leg in the night. (Gives him big kiss and hug.) I should fix him. How are we gonna fix Eeyore?” After a little needle and thread magic… “Good job, … Continue reading
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Snow Day!
Often snow days are a time to do fun things. Kids play in the snow. Crafters can sew. Well, we sure got hit with a blizzard, but I did not get to sew. Agh! I blame it on my furnace. … Continue reading
