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Alicia is having a blast making her dolls.  She is making sock babies.  These are so cute. She will be trying them out on Destiny. Today we spent a lot of time running errands and so I haven’t sewed any, but that will change.  Thursday or Friday starts with sleet and will continue thru Sunday.Continue reading “Beautiful TuesdayS”

While being a stay at home mom I loved Monday.  It meant I had a full 8 hours without kids running around and me not getting much accomplished.  Then once I went to work Monday meant the start of new drama.  I worked with At Risk Kids in a Middle School (grades 6-8)  and oooooooohhContinue reading “Gotta love Monday”

I was quilting away when the news came on telling about the shooting at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida airport. 5 killed, 8 wounded and no telling the emotional toll on everyone.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. On a happy note, this is what I have gotten done on my Labyrinth quilt.   IContinue reading “Sad day”

What we woke up to this morning.  It is 9:22am and still snowing.  I have started cutting the fabric I purchased yesterday.  I am starting on a Labyrinth quilt by Debbie Maddy. Great day for sewing, and watching the poor souls who are getting out having to drive in this slick day.  Be safe andContinue reading “Wintery day”

We went out shopping today for fabric for 2 quilts.  We are getting snow tonight and tomorrow so I decided to start 2 quilts.  Here is a quick picture of the result of our shopping trip.  My favorite shop is a small mom and pop store.  Mary, the wife, was helping me pick the shadesContinue reading “Shopping trip”

My New Year wish for everyone is for 2017 to be great.  As I started a new year I had 3 UFOs.  I want to make more and finish each project before starting a new one. So today I will start putting the quilt sandwich together on one of the tops just sitting in a corner.Continue reading “2017”

Friday brought a morning of sewing then went out looking for a new Band Saw for Gary.  Not finding what he is looking for, but the day was beautiful.  Doesn’t feel too much like winter, but I know this will change.  Winter won’t be winter without some snow, just not too much. Instead of NewContinue reading “Friday”

As you know we are a family of crafters.  Mary(my Mother in law passed this year), did needle point.  Hubby, Gary, does woodworking, Alicia, does crocheting and starting to sew some.  I use fabric, love quilts and sewing of all kinds.  My newest project is the mini quilt,  I finished it this morning at 5am.Continue reading

Yesterday I couldn’t find fabric I was looking for and today I found it.  I am making a mini quilt to hang on a 12″ stand.  I am enjoying today a lot.  We are looking out at the sun and birds are singing outside my window.  Great day for sewing. In a few hours I willContinue reading “Found what I lost”

Have you ever known you had a specific piece of fabric and can’t find it?  That is me today.  I wanted to start on a small project and woke up thinking I have that color and print I want and now beginning to think I dreamed it.  I will continue my looking. I hope everyoneContinue reading “Where did it go?”