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  • It’s official… I’m in a slump!

    So this is what comes of forcing myself to work on one thing at a time– my creative soul has gone on strike. It really speaks to the idea that we should accept who we are and if that is… Continue reading

    It’s official… I’m in a slump!
  • Out like a lion…

    Sugar Meadow is now open for company! Not much sewing last week, but I got the entire house sparkling and ready for visitors this year. Our first set of company was my SIL’s parents– we love them– they flew up… Continue reading

    Out like a lion…
  • How March started:

    vs. How It’s Going: As you can see spring is not very successfully asserting itself! I kept my Seasonal Affected Disorder to myself, not wanting to be a wimp among the hearty Maine regulars. It is with utmost satisfaction I… Continue reading

    How March started:
  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    We’re postponing our celebration till a little later in the week– the sap is flowing, and the boil is on today. I don’t think I could possibly make corn beef and soda bread anyway– just feeling a bit overwhelmed and… Continue reading

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
  • I don’t have to leave the house until May 3rd.

    I lost a couple of days last week, but I still honestly killed it in the sewing room! My annual round of medical appointments is now over, and I appear to be fine. Best of all, I don’t have to… Continue reading

    I don’t have to leave the house until May 3rd.
  • Hello, Spring!

    Well, that’s it for February. I was really good about writing goals for the month in my happy planner, so I was able to go back and see how I did– not too badly! I finished another major quilt, (that’s… Continue reading

    Hello, Spring!
  • Almost March

    Well, it’s almost March… how do we feel about that? I’ve had one of the most productive winters in recent memory. I looked at some old photos from March since we moved here, and learned that spring won’t be here… Continue reading

    Almost March
  • Sew Day!

    Yesterday, we experienced the caboose of a series of winter storms– when I woke up this morning, you could have convinced me I was on the planet HOTH! That is even the moon setting over the icy surface… Not one… Continue reading

    Sew Day!
  • God Save the Queen!

    Last week, as predicted, not much progress. Every day, I had to drive somewhere, except Thursday, and by then I was kaput. When you live in the middle of nowhere, going somewhere usually involves a four-hour round trip. I did… Continue reading

    God Save the Queen!
  • Dragon Slayer

    Last week I decided to tackle the “hard” sewing things instead of the “kit” things, so I started off by making my dragon block for the Moonbeams quilt. I knew I could do it! This was my sketch– I dissected… Continue reading

    Dragon Slayer

  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