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Quilts, Tied, Unsewn, Washed and Versatile

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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Travel Thanks

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

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

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

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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Mariam Kobras- Word Scraps Create Novel- Under the Same Sun

What happens when a quilter starts writing?  Scraps of fabric make beautiful quilts, word scraps create wonderful stories. At least in the hands of former quilter, Mariam Kobras. Mariam has gone from sewing scraps of fabric together to form a … Continue reading

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Mug Rugs

Continuing with the Nester’s 31 Day challenge of writing about one topic every day for a month, today it’s Mug rugs and  hugs. Mug rugs and mug hugs are a great ways to use up scrap fabric. For those of … Continue reading

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Scrap Jars Day 3- 31 Days

I found a new water bottle last week. A recyclable, reusable, convenient and scrap water bottle. It was not being used for anything else. At first I worried about carrying and using a glass water jug. Then I remembered, way … Continue reading

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Changing the Focus

Joining up with Lisa Jo at The Gypsy Mama and Five Minute Friday. This is when we write for 5 minutes, using a prompt from Lisa Jo. Just writing what we think, no editing, what we think is what we … Continue reading

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A Quilted Goodbye

        Fifteen year old Ceaira (pronounced sierra) is on her way home and the people of Henryetta Oklahoma are working to fulfill her last wish. Ceaira grew up in Henryetta and that is home to her. Two years ago … Continue reading

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