Category Archives: Life

Design Wall Monday/This and That

It has been a busy but wonderful weekend here. Friday I spent the day with Daughter #1 thrifting. We found some great sales! We found a lawn mower for her new house for only $5! I got a huge enamelware … Continue reading

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Research

I have always loved old houses. Since Daughter #1 and dear SIL bought an old house, I am enjoying theirs. We were told the house was built in 1916. I have been going through old city directories to see who … Continue reading

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Moving Day!

No, not for me. Dear Daughter #1 and Dears SIL made the move yesterday and that meant lots of packing, loading, and unloading and unpacking! We almost got it all moved but have plenty of unpacking left to do. Isn’t … Continue reading

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Never forget….

This is the quilt I made in the days following September 11th, 2001. In the red stripes, I have quilted 2 Chronicles 7:14 which says: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and … Continue reading

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Sunday

It has been a good weekend but it sure flew by! I got 10 more swap blocks done and the flying geese for another 10 ready to go. Friday, Daughter #1 and I went to an estate sale. I bought … Continue reading

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This and That Saturday

The flu has kept me from accomplishing much this week. I did get my 8 swap blocks done the other day but that is it sewing wise. I did spend part of the day yesterday shopping with Daughter #1. I … Continue reading

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Works in Progress

Yesterday before work, I was able to finish the blocks for one of the signature swaps I am in. That is what 60 4.5″ blocks look like! I still need to sign them. Next I need to focus on the … Continue reading

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