Iowa State Fair
Jim and I went to the Iowa State Fair this past weekend. His sister Marie lives in Iowa and so we had a place to stay, family to visit with and fun things to do....
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Play, and some great news!
As some of you know, I was a nurse in my previous life. Actually, I am still am nurse, just not working in the field right now. One of the best parts of nursing was...
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Do I have to, Ma?
Kate has returned from her Scotland and East Coast trip and I have returned from the multi-generation week in Myrtle Beach. Even though I have been back to work for two weeks, it is definitely...
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I tried.
So, here is the current state of my socks. Turns out, while attempting to knit Continental style while making the sock, I discovered I had dropped stitches. Way down at the beginning. Luckily, I really...
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Quilting and other creative endeavors
So is quilting your sole creative endeavor or do you indulge in other creative/crafty outlets? Both Elizabeth and I knit, and we have each done a multitude of other crafty/creative things in the past such...
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Oh! What a Beautiful morning…
The sun is shining… The air is cool… the flowers are happy… The sewing machine is humming along… more humming… Happy quilting, Kate And...
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Back in the saddle…
Vacation. A time of rest and relaxation. Sometimes! I was away from Colorado for 23 days- and while it was great, it was not relaxing! But then, if you know me, I would not have...
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Beaches
The summer season is upon us. Both Kate and I love the beach, shore, ocean – whatever you call that wonderful warm sand and the lap of water. Kate is on her way back from...
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Pedal to the Metal
This past weekend we finally redeemed my husband’s Christmas present. I had given him the opportunity to drive a really cool high end sports car. The choice was an Aston Martin, Ferrari or Lamborghini. He...
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What kind of quilter are you?
Do you ever find yourself trying to explain your quilting style? Is it easy? Or hard? I find it hard- maybe because I am a little eclectic. I like modern quilts; I...
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