Category Archives: Sewing/Quilting

Checking in

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

How are you all doing with this very weird time we are going through?   I’d love to say that I have been sewing up a storm but alas, I have had a hard time keeping motivated.  Not that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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A retreat with me, myself and I

Posted on March 1, 2020 by

I needed to be at my son’s house for 4 days last week.  Four days with no sewing machine and just me and my granddog for a good part of one of the days?  Nope, not happening.  I packed up … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Plastic Bags

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

As of March 1st, there will be new regulations for the use of plastic bags in New York State.  Are you ready? I am trying to figure out just what an “exempt” plastic bag is.  Also,  does this affect me … Continue reading →

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A scrappy, snowy Saturday

Posted on January 21, 2020 by

The forecast for Saturday was for snow, sleet, some ice then rain. A perfect day for spending some time in my sewing room.   So that’s where I headed.  What should I work on?   I took out some fabric for some … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

The workshop officially opened today. Time to get ready for the upcoming craft fair season. Continue reading →

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Sunday Snippit – Cabin Fever Heat Wave Style

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

Usually when I am planning out what we need from the store and what needs to be taken care of in preparation for a couple days spent in the house, it is because we are expecting a blizzard.   But not … Continue reading →

Posted in beach, Blogging 101, Downton Abbey, Sewing/Quilting, summer, the Farmer's Wife Vintage 1930's Sampler, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Sunday Snippit on Monday

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

It sure has been a busy couple of weeks.  I missed posting last Sunday.  We had a quick visit with family and returned home on Monday.  I almost missed this week too but it’s  just one day later. It has … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snippit Time

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

It has been a busy week for sure culminating with a day spent in the city with my sis ending with a Hugh Jackman concert.   Absolutely phenomenal!  Words cannot aptly describe what an amazing performer he is. With the 4th … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D star, 6 months 'til Christmas, American flag, Blogging 101, Canada Day, fabri flair, M*QC, Patriotic Fabri-flair star, Red, white and blue decor, Sewing/Quilting, summer, tablerunners, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Sunday Snippit & a little rant

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

I found myself being very annoyed earlier this week which is what my mini-rant is about.  What has happened to respect and courtesy?   I remember the days when, if you were driving and saw a hearse with cars following that … Continue reading →

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What was in my craft basket last week?

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

After returning from vacation, I felt the need to get into my sewing room and create something.   I knew I couldn’t get a quilt finished in a week and I wanted to have something that I could say was “done”.  … Continue reading →

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