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  • Overthinking…

    I’ve been overthinking, not doing this week! First of all, why did I have to write that first yearly post with all those quilts I want to make. Yikes. That’s a post that will age badly! I made a little… Continue reading

    Overthinking…
  • New Year Goals

    First, let me say Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s a good one– either way, I’m sure plenty of sewing time will take the edge off for us all. I’m in a very hopeful and happy place– if you haven’t… Continue reading

    New Year Goals
  • A look back at 2025…

    Before I sign off for the year, I’d just like to wish you all the happiest of New Years! After all the holiday crush, the thing I’m most looking forward to is going to bed early– I want to be… Continue reading

    A look back at 2025…
  • Merry Christmas!

    This one definitely snuck up on me faster than most– but all of the stockings are hung, the roast is in the oven, and I’m as ready for the tidal wave of happy family fun as I can be. Thank… Continue reading

    Merry Christmas!
  • Your stocking is in the mail…

    I really set my mind to it and I did it! Eighteen Christmas stockings are in the mail. The names have been blurred as part of my gift-identity protection program. I couldn’t get a picture of all of them at… Continue reading

    Your stocking is in the mail…
  • The Great Stocking Stitch Out

    This elf is not sure what sounded good about making eighteen stockings for Christmas gifts, but here I am, still thinking I can do it! I signed up for a Christmas Sit ‘n Sew type class at a local quilt… Continue reading

    The Great Stocking Stitch Out
  • Holidays in Full Swing!

    The wave of Thanksgiving wonderfulness has passed over me, and while you might think I’ve been lying on the couch with a cold cloth over my forehead all week, I’ve just been sucked into a new round of Christmas activities!… Continue reading

    Holidays in Full Swing!
  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    This greeting is a bit early, but a big crowd is expected here and preparations have commenced! Since we live in the middle of nowhere, company will stay for a multiple of overnights, too. I have five breakfasts, four lunches,… Continue reading

    Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Things that take time…

    Happy Monday morning! Is that even a thing? I have several things to “get off my shoe” this morning as we say in this household. I need to box up and return my Dish Network “hopper,”(it’d be so easy if… Continue reading

    Things that take time…
  • Winter is here!

    The theme of the past week has mostly been relief to have Carefree Highways done! I tried hard to finish my other patriotic quilt for next year but didn’t quite make it. All the houses are done– it appears I… Continue reading

    Winter is here!

  1. hinzeliz's avatar

    Congratulation for getting your quilt in a big show. You really need to go see it in person : )…

  2. pamdempsey's avatar

    I enjoy sewing sequins! I have found them in the beading aisle at hobby lobby. 😻

  3. Pam M's avatar

    What a beautiful photo to finish the newsletter. All is calm. Well, that’s what it’s saying to me but I…

  4. Dottie Newkirk's avatar

    You “got” this!! I like your photoshop image and your perseverance will prevail! I learned about using the paper plates…

  5. pbrenner's avatar

    I take the 5th on the kitchen (or any other room) being set up … lol