One Stitch at a Time

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  • Dusting out the cobwebs…

         So when we last spoke, I was considering cutting my Pioneer Woman fat quarters into more usable squares… which I did! Some I cut 4-1/2″, but that seemed a little big, and some I cut 3-1/2,” which seemed… Continue reading

  • I'm almost there!

          We are finally starting to have some days in the low 60s. In the spirit of spring, I’ve summoned up my optimism and found joy in the distractions that are keeping me out of the sewing room… Continue reading

  • Let's make a Spring Tablecloth!

        My “supercold” has evolved into a cough which will probably last for the next six months… either that, or I’m now in allergy season! Overall, I am feeling a bit better– thank you for all of your kind… Continue reading

  • Thwarted!

          So I started the year with all the best laid plans and enthusiasm, then settled in to a nice routine…  now I’m THWARTED!  Mr. SFO and I went for a spur of the moment road trip up… Continue reading

  • These times they are a changin'…

          After having a full house for the week, my gypsies have left for the trail and Mr. SFO is at another conference in Vegas. I should have gone with him again, but someone had to be here… Continue reading

  • Losing heart a bit…

        Happy Spring and believe me, it couldn’t come fast enough! In addition to the world being in flames, the situation on the SFO ranch is not much better. So life has definitely gotten in the way of sewing,… Continue reading

  • Distractions…

    “If I must choose between Despair and Energy– I choose the latter.” ― John Keats So this week has been a struggle for me, but I am trying to choose action over hiding under a rock. It does no good to the… Continue reading

  • Sunflowers for Ukraine

     I’m safely back from Daytona AQS, and had hoped I could happily chat away about quilts… instead I have no words.  I’m taking a break from social media for awhile. Our Sunflower design is currently free in honor of the… Continue reading

  • Patiently working away on all the things…

         So February reached a nice rhythm with the “things” all moving along at a nice pace– I’ll just accept it is never as fast as I’d like. Are there any “quick” hobbies out there? Gardening? Nope. Cooking? Nope.… Continue reading

  • Happy Valentine's Day!

     Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope to gift you all with this cute little cross stitch heart complete with video tomorrow– it all depends on my quick mastery of Adobe Premier Pro!      As I mentioned, I am losing my… Continue reading