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Quilts, Tied, Unsewn, Washed and Versatile

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Playing catch-up today. Tied or tacked quilts are most often relegated to the functional uses. In fact there are some, like my father, who don’t consider a tacked quilt a “real” quilt.  In his world, a tied quilt was a … Continue reading →

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Diving vs Jumping

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

“Dive right in.” How many times have we said or heard that? I don’t usually dive, I jump. There’s a difference. Diving is calculated, thought about, and graceful. Jumping in takes little to no thought, no calculating necessary, and is … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Thanks

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Jim Reeves, and other artists recorded a song, THE FARMER AND THE LORD.  It reminds us there is always something for which to be thankful. You can hear the song here. Last year I found Janice Tanton and joined her … Continue reading →

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Travel Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Whether traveling a short distance, 100 miles or less, or going far away, I am thankful for my ability to travel. Yesterday, and today in many places, we honored our veterans, and those now serving our country. Whether they served … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch-Up with the 30 Days of Thanks

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Time to play catch-up. Again. Sometimes I think I play that game much too often. The last few days have been spent working on Christmas projects and writing, which left my little blog neglected. So, today I will catch up … Continue reading →

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Sewing and Family Thanks

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Today I’m thankful for my sewing machine. It allows me to make quilts for friends and family. I can sew on other projects that enter my little brain. The sewing machine helps me retain my sanity. Any sewing machine could … Continue reading →

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Houston Quilt Show and other Thanks

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

November, turkey, quilts, thanks, they all go well together. My original idea had been to post daily about something I’m thankful to have in my life, or to have experienced. Since it’s already the fifth, and this is the first … Continue reading →

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History in Scraps

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Today for 31 days of scraps I’m going to look at History. History isn’t just found in hard to read, boring history books. There are scraps of history left-over all around us.  Scraps of tools, toys, and buildings from the … Continue reading →

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Highway Words for God

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

   

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