Category Archives: Blogging 101

Gardening and My craft basket

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Memorial Day weekend was a bit of mixed bag as far as the weather was concerned.   It was definitely too chilly to head to the beach for the Air Show so we opted to stay home and plant, mow, … Continue reading →

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First blooms

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Summer stopped by for a quick visit a couple of days last week which was a nice change from the damp, rainy spring days.  Then today, poof — summer retreated and we were back to a wet rainy spring day. … Continue reading →

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May is here

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

“Back in the day” as they say, May used to be ushered in with May baskets hung on doors.  I had been wanting to make one of these cone-shaped wall sconces for a while so I decided to make one … Continue reading →

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A day outdoors!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

We were awakened early this morning by very loud thunder.  But a couple hours later, the sun was there to greet us.   Finally,  a beautiful, warm, sunny day.   I stepped outside after breakfast and was amazed at how wonderful … Continue reading →

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What’s in my craft basket?

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

I’ve been spending a lot more time with my embroidery machine the last couple of weeks and since it is springtime (although not quite feeling like it today), what else would I have in my basket but………   ….. a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging 101, chenille-it, Easter bunnies, quilts, Springtime, UFO's, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Welcome Spring

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

Well spring has arrived.   Just a week ago we were awaiting a major snowstorm.  We didn’t get as much as expected here           but it was real nasty with sleet and freezing rain in the mix.  Very … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging 101, Gardening, Seasons, snow, Springtime, Uncategorized, Winter | 1 Comment

Snow Day = UFO Day

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

Yay!!!  A snow day!    This is what the view was from my sewing room window this morning.  So, I got to spend time inside in my sewing room.  I decided to make this a UFO day — UnFinished Object … Continue reading →

Posted in blizzard, Blogging 101, Christmas, Kitchen items, Sewing/Quilting, snow, UFO's, Uncategorized, Winter | Leave a comment

Autumn colors

Posted on October 1, 2016 by

Fall is making an appearance and while I do miss the warm, sunny days at the beach,  you really can’t beat those amazing fall colors.    Burgundy and gold  mums      The happy, bright Montauk Daisies  look so cheerful … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging 101, Fall, fall decorating, Gardening, scarecrow, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Cutting Edge

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

I was rearranging and re-organizing my sewing room recently and started gathering up my scissors to decide which ones would hang on my pegboard, which ones would sit by my sewing machines, etc.   Now I know someone who has … Continue reading →

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A hint of Fall

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

    Just a few weekends ago we were in the midst of a major heat wave.  The a/c was going night and day along with numerous fans and my energy level was practically non-existent by the end of the … Continue reading →

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