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Is Summer Really Almost Here?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

So here we are at Memorial Day weekend.  Does it feel like it to you?  With the rhythm of the weeks and months being so different this year, it is hard to believe we are at the end of May.  … Continue reading →

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Day #150 of Stay at Home

Posted on April 17, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

OK, so it isn’t 150 days but it sure does seem like it.   And our governor has extended our PAUSE, as it is called here in NY, to May 15.   And, not unexpectedly, the Air Show scheduled for Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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What day is it today?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

I find myself asking that question each morning.   Everyday seems a lot like the day before, and the day before,  on and on.    Sigh.   How are you all dealing with the sameness? When it is nice outside, we try … Continue reading →

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Checking in

Posted on March 26, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

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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Social Distancing

Posted on March 17, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

The phrase of the month.    I was looking forward to going to see the movie Emma last week…… nope.   We also had plans to go to a local flower show and get some ideas for this seasons garden beds…….. … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Plastic Bags

Posted on February 7, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

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 ginnyscraftbasket

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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Reflections on 2019

Posted on January 6, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

Happy New Year!  Here we are at the start of a new year.  I was thinking about all that 2019 included for us and Wow!!,  what a year.    We began the year with the birth of our granddaughter, Tessa. … Continue reading →

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Craft Fair Tomorrow

Posted on September 7, 2019 by ginnyscraftbasket

It’s been a while since I’ve gotten to post.  We had a wonderful vacation in Vermont, even if it was a bit chilly and the wifi was a bit sporadic.  It was actually nice to disconnect for a bit.   Especially … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts

Posted on July 25, 2019 by ginnyscraftbasket

I know it’s July but I had a little reminder today from my little snowmen friends Yup, just 5 months ’til Christmas.  Of course, those who know me are aware that there are signs of Christmas around my house all … Continue reading →

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