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I have to post this quickly, as our power has been shut off since Saturday night, and just came back on (it's Monday around 11:00 PM).  They tell us they are shutting us down again tomorrow until Thursday or Friday, so I need to get this up or I will miss my chance.  I cannot […]

Oh goodness, I think we may be in for a tough few days.  Our California electrical power company, Pacific Gas & Electric, says they are planning a probable power shutdown for most of the Bay Area.  We are out in the country, where fire danger is high, so the chances our area will be targeted […]

I wish I could say this was my work, but it isn't.  Just an image I found on the Internet.  However, I have been doing a lot of thinking about embroidery lately.  I am reading the best book, "A Single Thread" by Tracy Chevalier, which is about a single  English woman in the 1930s who […]

We have had such a fabulous trip to Ireland this year.  Each time we go, we find new things to explore and enjoy.  The photo above is of the Giant's Causeway in Bushmills, Antrim County, Northern Ireland.  We had never been to Northern Ireland, and it was breathtakingly beautiful.  I had no idea the scenery […]

I managed to purchase a book twice once again.  I am a big Jo Morton fan and tend to buy anything she publishes.  Apparently I was very keen to add this title to my library, but I think one copy will be enough for me. Each chapter focuses on a single classic quilt block, along […]

My first finish in quite some time.  This is Into the Wind, a Miss Rosie pattern.  Fabric is Larkspur by 3 Sisters for Moda. I won't lie, this pattern was a challenge for me.  I used one of my Flying Geese trim tools for the flying geese, so those were not the issue, although there […]

I went to the dentist yesterday for a routine check up and cleaning.  I had been to this dentist before, but had taken an almost two year hiatus from visiting him due to various reasons.  I knew I was overdue for a cleaning so I bit the bullet and scheduled myself for an appointment. Let […]

I have always loved candles, especially scented ones.  For a long time I have enjoyed Yankee candles, but a year or so ago I started buying candles from Bath and Body Works.  The fall scents in particular are my favorites–apple, cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, fall leaves etc.  I moved on to Christmas last year and enjoyed […]

I am working sporadically on a couple of different projects.  Honestly, I have it on my calendar to sew at least one hour a day, but it just has not been happening.  I seem to always be going for a walk with my friend, reading a book or taking Eva to swim practice.  Despite my […]