Impromptu Progress and Features

I’ve got a couple things to share with you today.  First, I’ve made quite a bit of progress on my QAL quilt this week.  I’ve got all the fabric for the front cut out, and I pieced together all 12 of the blocks with the large solid center. I really think I’m going to love…

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In the Yard

It’s finally warmed up enough outside that flowers are blooming and we could start our vegetable garden. I’ve got exactly one bloom on the rose bush I started from grama’s rose bush a couple years ago.  The plant is still small, but it really seems to be thriving, with lots of new growth this year. …

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Flowers are Blooming

The flowers in my garden are starting to bloom.  It’s really nice to have all the color out in the yard. I’m hoping for lots more roses. I even have a few irises left, tho they are going the way of my allium.   But I really, shouldn’t complain about that.  I’ll have plenty of…

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Cold Vengeance – A Book Review

As some of you may know, I am an avid reader – at least some of the time.  There are periods when I go months without reading, but in the end, I always seem to pick up a book – and then I can’t stop reading again.  My most recent read is the book Cold…

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Crazy Quilt Block Sew-Along

I’m so excited that Sew Can She is having a Crazy Quilt Block Sew-Along! It’s a great excuse to learn the technique, if it’s new to you.  And there are prizes involved from some great places like fat quarter shop, the sewing loft, and fabric worm. Make sure to get involved with this sew-along if…

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Swimsuit Season

I can’t believe it’s almost swimsuit season again.  Even if it’s not time to wear one, it’s certainly time to go shop for one.  Now, I don’t look like a swimsuit model, but even if I did I love retro styles too much to want your average triangle top bikini.  Now, that’s not to say…

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Border Prints – Ahead of the Curve

I was doing a little internet browsing on ModCloth, one of my favorite internet sites, when I suddenly realized how many skirts and dresses there were with border prints in their store.  I have to say that I was actually really surprised.  When I first decided to make my border print dress I had a…

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Friday Favorites – Novelty Tea Towels

In my home, the kitchen is very well used.  There’s dinner every night and I love to bake.  So, if I’m going to spend so much time in the kitchen, I like to have a few things in the room that are just fun.  And tea towels are a great way to do that.  I…

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