Earthtones Girl

Yesterday, February 6th was my daughter’s 2 year and 9 month birthday.  It was also our first outing without a diaper so far from home.   I thought we should do something fun!   About a block away from our old apartment is a riding stable and facility.  We pass the stable whenever we visit my sister [...]

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As defined by Merriam Webster…1 a : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (as a religious practice or a social custom)… An established or customary pattern…in this case a quilt pattern, a very traditional log cabin quilt.  And there is definitely something to be said for tradition.  Why can I hear Topol [...]

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Some dear firefighter friends of mine are in need of remodeling in their firehouse.   One of them entered the house in a contest and they are now one of several finalists.  Here’s their story.  How about a vote and some much needed help. Good luck guys…

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So this weekend I did everything I could not to make those Orange Creamsicle Cookies.  And while I succeeded that means I did the next best thing, went shopping.  It was not R&R (Reckless and Random) shopping, it was shopping with a purpose.  Supplies to make that Lattice Quilt.  I know, did I really have [...]

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Not a lot of chat this week, I’ll just get right to the good stuff. BLOG Here’s a good one for you.  There is some fun stuff going on over there.  A Quilting Life LOVE IT My friend May found this one on Pinterest and I swear my heart skipped a beat when I saw [...]

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There is a fire under my “seat” and it’s raging.  Is there anything more “driving” for a knitter, sewer/ist (still can’t decide which term I like better… opinions welcome on that one) than completed projects? First completed knit for the year and it’s butter…better than butter and it’s PINK!!  I’m so happy right now. That [...]

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Clear away all the clutter from my sewing table and make room for more sewing.  But I needed a place to put some things. Now I know that I just talked about spending too much time on the internet, wasting time but of course there I was AGAIN on Pinterest when I found a great [...]

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Every year starts the same.  We all watch the ball drop, drink a bit too, sleep in the next morning then wake up, rush to find pen and paper and write down a bunch of “new year resolutions” that we will probably only keep for about 3 weeks. So no, I’m not making any new [...]

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Change and resolutions Cleansing, new constitutions. What does a new year represent? What will it bring? How many changes will I make within? What will happen in the world far and wide? We don’t know now do we… We just know we can’t hide. Past: You are beautiful, painful, yet no longer near. Present: I’ll pay [...]

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A former knitting student of mine called me the other day and asked if I would help her with something.  She’d knitted 6, with one more to go, Christmas stockings and wanted help lining them.  She said they were all stranded and thought a fabric lining would ensure longevity since she intended these to be [...]

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