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I've been able to do a bit of sewing each day and am making some progress (slow but sure) on the projects I've been working on. These are my blocks 1-6 of the Designer Mystery 2012 project. I love these fabrics and can't wait to figure out how I will put the twelve blocks together […]

Lots of corn kernels around here. I'm making good progress on the Let's Pop Some Corn pattern and am still having fun. These blocks take some time to make, but they sure are cute. I should finish these today and move on to the setting stars. This is coming together nicely. We have a guy […]

This week's block was supposed to be one called "Picnic Table", but it wasn't my cup of tea. In my opinion, that block has too many seams and just doesn't fit in as well with the overall aesthetic of the quilt. Luckily I discovered an additional bonus block which was left off the FAQ page […]

Since I have been reading some rather heavy books recently, I am looking forward to lightening things up in my upcoming reading choices. For some reason, when the weather starts to warm up, my taste turns to lighter fare, and that often means romance! When I say "romance", I tend to lean toward more of […]

I have been obsessing over what clothing to pack for our trip to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London. The challenge is that we will experience varying types of weather and levels of formality. I hate overpacking and really didn't want to take things I'd end up not wearing, but also wanted to have mix-and-match options that […]

A few years back I made these little fabric box caddies and thought they were worth re-visiting. With Mother's Day coming up, it is a fun and easy project you could whip up fast and fill with little goodies sure to please the recipient.  I found the tutorial here, and ended up making a number […]

No, I didn't cut myself. I pride myself on how careful I am when using my rotary cutter. Knock on wood, I've never had an accident.  However recently, I've been experiencing some twinges in my right arm that extended to my chest. I was concerned enough to consult my doctor because this was definitely a […]

So, I have what, four or five unfinished projects in the works? That sounds about right. So absolutely, what I should do is start a new project. Seriously? Yes. Which is what I did over the weekend.  I have been in the mood for sewing with some bright spring-like cheerful fabrics. I was watching Corey […]

Do you clean your steam iron regularly? Ever? A reader asked me recently if I could post some tips on how I clean my iron. All I can tell you is that I never clean my iron, which undoubtedly is why they only last me about two years. After doing a bit of research, it […]

Do you ever wish you had a great basic cookbook that was full of wonderful meal ideas, but also teaches basic techniques? I may have just the thing for you. How to Cook Without a Book by Pam Anderson is a cookbook I have had for over 20 years and it has never steered me […]