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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
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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
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All’s well that ends well…
Carefree Highways is a finished quilt! This is the picture that I submitted for the AQS New England show– two days early, might I add. I’ve painstakingly overthought everything from not getting accepted to winning a major award to hoping… Continue reading
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Care Filled Highways…
Wondering where I was? It’s been a tough week in Quiltopia! One night when I came down from my lair, Mr. SFO took one look at my face and said, “Is everything okay?” I replied, “It’s just been a tough… Continue reading
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Sitting Pretty!
I’m a day late this week, but not a dollar short– I waited to show you my “Pumpkin Sitting” finish! This was a Fat Quarter Shop Spook Box– I’ve sworn off quilty boxes this year, but once I saw the… Continue reading
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Banner Week!
I really made it happen last week– I had about six days with no interruptions– Mr. SFO headed out to San Diego for the week. I could have accompanied him, but, been there done that, I’d rather sew! Let’s jump… Continue reading
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A Quick Jaunt to Belfast…
There is nothing like visitors to get you out and exploring local tourist-y attractions! I have long wanted to visit Ireland, but I’m told Belfast, Maine is the closest I’m gonna get without an Atlantic crossing. We had family all… Continue reading
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Blue skies, nothing but blue skies!
There is nothing like fall in New England to lift the spirits: But don’t blink! After the drought, the local wisdom is that the fall colors will come and go before we know it. I’d like to say I spent… Continue reading
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All the Fall Feels…
Welcome to the first day of fall on Sugar Meadow, where the current fall feeling is… GLUM! Here is a sad picture to express myself– my poor, molting rooster with one last tail feather to show for himself. I know… Continue reading
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Tough Week.
I had to unplug last week; I’m sure you understand. I almost decided to take a week off the blog, but after spending some time in the Meadow, digging in the dirt and talking to chickens, I thought you might… Continue reading
One Stitch at a Time 
Have a good break, but please come back when you are beter. I’ve been reading you regularly for years. I…