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Spring!

I think it’s finally safe to say that spring has arrived in Michigan!  I love this time of year! I wandered around the yard the other day to take a few pictures.  In the interest of full disclosure, I must … Continue reading

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 Borders and Cutting 

This is what I have been up to in the sewing room. First, I’ve been sewing borders. Yes, I ended up using that stripe in the QOV I’ve been working on. I finally added borders to my Blueberry Park top.  … Continue reading

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April/May Goals

It has been a very busy month! May will likely be even busier with Daughter #3’s wedding and lots of family arriving for the festivities. It’s all so exciting! But first, let’s see what I got done in April. Here … Continue reading

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This and That

A few bits and pieces from the last week.  Daughter #2 found out she was a calendar girl for the automotive company she works for. These calendars were distributed at the Shanghai Auto Show! Mr. Wonderful and I did a … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilts of Valor

Here are the QOVs that I got quilted up last week. Both were made by Kathy D, a member of the Stitching Sisters group. Here is a detail shot of the back. I love how she set her eagle quilt! … Continue reading

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DWMonday ~ Blueberry Park 

Remember this small top? It is currently 48 by 60 inches. A bit on the small side for a lap quilt so I’ve been considering adding white borders. I’ve also begun thinking about how I want to quilt this. Here … Continue reading

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Jeep the Mac 2017

Ever since hubby and I have been married, I’ve driven practical vehicles. I’m okay with that. We have four kids and function has always been the most important consideration. I have never really cared what I drove as long as … Continue reading

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Vintage Redwork

A dear friend of mine gave me this redwork top that had been made by a great aunt of hers. This is another top that I am thinking about starting to hand quilt. It is lng and narrow. I don’t … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday 

The current WIP is my house. I hung up some quilts in the family room. I hung my log cabin quilt over the fireplace. On my rack, I hung my Midwinter Blues quilt. I have my Grant’s Bowties on the … Continue reading

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Believe it or not….

Thank you all for your input regarding the placement of the daisy blocks! Hopefully, I can get them stitched together soon. Since I finished  the vintage quilt top that I was recently  working on, I’m actually hunting around for another … Continue reading

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