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  • A Happy Little Day

          We all got sucked into Bob Ross binge watching over the holidays– in that spirit, on Saturday I had a happy little Bob Ross kind of day- except sewing, instead of painting, obviously. I gave myself the… Continue reading

  • No Dessert before your Corn!

        It has been sew fun to browse around the quilt-y blogs and YouTube videos this past week to see everyone’s lofty 2023 plans. I think my readers favor a bit more realism, so here I am, still talking… Continue reading

  • Things 2022 Taught Me

    It’s December 31st, and I’m taking a look back through my camera roll for a trip down 2022’s Memory Lane — here are some lessons learned this past year– both quilt-y and in real life!    January: Keep on keepin’… Continue reading

  • A Very Merry Christmas to all!

        Two days to go! I’m posting this Christmas greeting early to make sure we can send our best wishes to you– we are in the cross hairs of winter storm Elliot and are bound to lose power today.… Continue reading

  • 7 Days to Go!

    Here we are– Christmas is just a week away! Things are very hectic here, and always, always a bit behind– but  just to emphasize the severity of the situation this year, even my advent calendar is behind! I’m hoping to… Continue reading

  • Machine Embroidery More Quickly

     It’s crunch time! With Christmas a little under two weeks away, this elf could use a little help! Here ten ideas for your consideration to help get those machine embroidered gifts done. I’m interspersing them with a little trip through… Continue reading

  • Welcome to Winter Twist!

          It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for! Please read the following important instructions to join our FREE Winter Twist stitch-a-long!    Winter Twist is the last of our seasonal wall hanging series– Spring, Summer, and Autumn… Continue reading

  • Things are getting serious around here!

          The Ribbon Runs Through It quilt is edging closer and closer to a finish! I remember how disgusted I was with myself when I finally succumbed to signing up. So many pieces made of fabric I didn’t… Continue reading

  • Happy Holidays!!

          Here we are at the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you had a fun and filling Thanksgiving– ours was the perfect mix of kids, dogs, food, and the great outdoors for four straight days!… Continue reading

  • A White Thanksgiving

          It appears the Alexa of weather heard me say we haven’t had snow yet. Then this happened!      These are my first views of winter at Sugar Meadow, so I bundled up with the determination of… Continue reading

  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