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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Antiquing in Warrenton
Friday morning I picked up my friend Linda, and we drove to Warrenton. We shopped until we dropped or until the stores closed. We had a great time, except for the fact it was hotter than blazes out there. I … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Friends, Outdoors, Quilts
Tagged Primitive Gathering Quilts, Warrenton TX, wool applique
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I Learned a New Trick
All morning I have been trying to sort out half-square triangles for a swap I’m in. I’m the swap manager and for some reason I got mixed up and I had a heck of a time sorting them. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Quilts
Tagged Camp Blanding, half-square triangles, Primitive Gathering Quilts, swaps, wool applique
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Twas the Night is Finished!
While I was at Camp Blanding I was able to work and complete my Claudia Dinnell project “Twas the Night” and I thought I would share it with you. The first step was to add the one-inch inner border and … Continue reading
My Birthday!
Today has been a very busy day, but today I turned 55! I guess it is only a number, right?! I don’t really feel like it, but the reality is – I am. Oh well! I’ve heard from all of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Quilts, Travel
Tagged Camp Blanding, Red Crinoline Quilts, sewing retreat
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I’m Home!
I’m not really sure where to begin. It seems like it has been forever since I’ve written. I got home about 8 p.m. tonight, unpacked the truck and still working on my bags and stuff – believe me I have … Continue reading
Monday Sew-in
It has been a wild and fun day here! I had two friends, Linda and Sandy come over for a sew day and I thought I had gotten a good bit done, but there are just little things here and … Continue reading
Doesn’t Look Like Much!
Today I had a lot to do and did I get it all done? No! I didn’t really think I would, but I was hopeful! I made my list and I did make progress. First off, I need to make … Continue reading
Moving Sale
Friday, first thing, I finished my Primitive Gatherings wool block and then I ended up doing some catching up around the house. Plus I got to spend some time with Katie and Wyatt. I’m leaving to go to Florida on … Continue reading
Bittersweet Departure
What an emotional day! A happy beginning, it seems so long ago. I got to play with our sweet angel, Adley and I told Kyle, that I wanted to dress her, my last play date with her for a while. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Quilts, Travel
Tagged grandchildren, Primitive Gathering Quilts, wool applique
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It does not seem like it has been twelve years ago. I watched some of the footage today and heard some new stories that I had not already heard. I still get choked up and teary eyed when I hear … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Quilts
Tagged grandchildren, Primitive Gathering Quilts, wool applique
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Tyler Tuesday
It has been a great couple of days here, some of it a little lazy and some of it productive! Adley is so sweet; her happy time is when she is on her changing table getting her diaper changed and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Quilts, Travel
Tagged A Nimble Thimble, Primitive Gathering Quilts, wool applique
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Mimi Express
From last night to this morning I was able to finish stitching out my “verse” borders. I think they really turned out good. One of the techniques that Claudia uses is the Pellon shape-flex. She asked us to wash and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Quilts, Travel
Tagged Claudia Dinnell, grandchildren, machine embroidery
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Twas the Night 2
Today was a lot better than yesterday, it was my turn to drive and as we are going to school Brenda notices a rainbow. To be greeted by a rainbow is a good luck charm, but more like a “I’m … Continue reading
Twas the Night, Day 1
Our day got off to a great start, Brenda picked me up and off we go to class, we even had time to go back to the grocery store to get a few snacks. I was thinking we were going … Continue reading
All Mixed Up
Yesterday was pretty eventful, we had a surprise birthday lunch for Ivy at Topwater Grill. Katie was sick and ended up at the hospital but came home. I picked up Wyatt after work and David ended up watching him while … Continue reading
Class Prepping
Brenda, a friend of mine, and I have signed up for a class that is machine embroidery project in Humble at It’s A Stitch. The class is Friday and Saturday and should look like a Christmas red work quilt called … Continue reading
Shower for Katie and Kynlee
It has been a pretty busy weekend, last night we were driving home from seeing the movie, “The Butler” with Cathy and Rex and I told David it sure seemed like Saturday night, but not! It was Sunday and the … Continue reading
Quilt for Kynlee
I was finally able to finish the baby quilt that I’ve been working on. I have stressed about it for over a week. If you know me very well at all, you know that I am not a big fan … Continue reading