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Labor DayDeals and Some Housekeeping

It has been a while since I’ve shared the quilting deals out there, so here we go! Labor Day weekend deals abound! Connecting Threads is offering 20% off Sitewide! I am hooked on their Essential Threads, so I’ll be shopping … Continue reading

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California and the Redwoods

I loved visiting the Redwoods! They are truly awe inspiring. I felt so very small. We stayed in Crescent City, California, very close to the beach. It was gorgeous. Then we headed back to Oregon for a couple nights. Have … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Shirting Bricks

My hand quilting project is done! I actually finished it just two days before arriving home. It was a great travel project. I used perle cotton and a large Baptist Fan stencil from Fun with Barb. Gracie approves! I bought … Continue reading

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Quilting Again!

I surely missed my long arm while we were gone! But it is back in action. Next up? My Tiny Scrappy Meets Thrift Challenge quilt. I’ve been working on piecing blocks using the Spring Nectar fabrics from Connecting Threads also. … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Wednesday ~ Star Pop

I pieced this small top when we were traveling in Michigan. It is finally finished for real! I found the perfect binding fabric in my stash! The blue backing is not a perfect match. But it was leftover from another … Continue reading

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Leaders/Enders

Remember these? I decided to use this as a leader/ender project. It’s easy piecing and I have no timeline. That makes it perfect for a project of this type. Have a great day!

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Home

I don’t think there is a more beautiful word! We’ve actually been home for a few weeks now, but I had posts scheduled ahead, so I let them run their course. As soon as I start seeing saguaros, I know … Continue reading

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The Oregon Trail

After Idaho, we moved into Oregon! This is a place where the wagons ruts are still visible. This Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City was fantastic. The wagons were so small! This just made me sad. Now I’m reading … Continue reading

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The Oregon Coast

I love the ocean! My friend, Kelly, used to live in OR and gave us great tips on where to go. Gracie is crazy about the beach! This column is in Astoria. The history of the area is engraved on … Continue reading

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Twin Falls

Our next stop in Southern Idaho was in Twin Falls. It is a small, but beautiful city. This is Shoshone Falls. I see some quilt inspo here. The Snake River winds through and the canyon is gorgeous. We took the … Continue reading

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