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Champagne and a dancing child.  It doesn't get much better than this! My weekend was lovely, and I sure hope yours was as well.  We had such a nice celebration on Saturday.  Several readers have inquired as to the nature of the happy occasion.  Irish wedding bells?  No, not that.  My sister had been laid […]

Isn't that pretty?  The best $9 I ever spent.  I get these gorgeous orchids at my local Savemart, and for $9 they give me six weeks of pretty indoor blooms.  Sometimes more.  Living plants are such a treat to have inside, and anything with a spot of color is a bonus. I haven't been doing […]

Hi Everyone.  Sorry if you thought I dropped out of sight.  Typepad has been under attack the past week by evil gremlins and it hasn't been possible for me to get onto the site to post.  I think commenting was affected too.  The few comments I did get posted four or five times each, and […]

Woo Hoo!  Kaleidoscope is all sewn together.  All that is left is to add a containment border and an outer border.  I am so relieved that this quilt came together after all.  I had so much fun making it.  I will share my thoughts on two methods for making Kaleidoscope blocks later this week. My […]

Happy blocks are done.  Once I made 60 or 70 of them they started to come together.  No, actually, it wasn't that bad, quite.  I do like the lively look of the colors and design, and think it should be a fun quilt once the blocks are sewn together. Man, did I ever use a […]

Hello friends.  I have had a significant loss in my family and need to take a break from blogging this week. My sweet 21 year old niece has passed away after a three and a half year long battle with cancer.  Our hearts are broken, our spirits shattered, and we need a bit of time […]

I am so excited to announce that the winner of the Victory Star quilt kit is SUE BABICH Congratulations Sue, I know you are going to love this quilt.  

I have been reading voraciously lately–maybe that is why I haven't been getting any sewing done!  We have been finally getting some rainy days, and I have been spending my afternoons curled up on the couch with some good books. Of course I had to read Sue Monk Kidd's The Invention of Wings, as everyone […]

When I was working on my Dresden Plates applique project a few months back, I had prepped three or four circles for stitching, using the clear plastic heat resistant circle templates, starch and a running stitch.  It takes time to prep this way, but the circles turn out just perfect.  There are tons of tutorials […]

Vacations are terrific, but isn't coming home just the best?  We spent the evening unwinding in front of the tv, watching the Oscars.  I hadn't been able to see most of the nominated movies, but certainly enjoyed seeing the beautiful gowns the attendees were wearing. My first prize goes to Lupita Nyong'o, who won in […]