tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3345586764784200072024-03-12T20:44:17.157-04:00Living With PurposeSharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-42041583418122782042015-03-05T09:31:00.000-05:002015-03-05T09:31:08.010-05:00Walking in a Winter WonderlandA fun walk with my little dog, Ginger. She is sporting adorable yellow Pawz booties; and her winter overcoat. With the extreme cold weather we've been having she has happily used the pee pads provided, but we simply had to take advantage of the yummy sun and warm temperatures yesterday.<br />
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This was her first time wearing booties, and I have no doubt how much they helped her to enjoy her walk. The tractor had not yet come by to clear the snow from the night before, and yet she did not mind walking in it. She has previously attempted to stand on only one paw (rather unsuccessfully).<br />
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Please pardon my horrible one-handed camera yielding skills...I promise I'll improve ;)<br />
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<br />Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-85538960140601320822015-02-17T12:02:00.000-05:002015-02-17T12:02:11.808-05:00Still Reflecting...<div style="text-align: center;">
and sharing a new link today...</div>
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Choose to live before it is too late</div>
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<a href="http://robinsnest66.blogspot.ca/2015/02/choose-to-live-before-its-too-late.html" target="_blank">Robin's Nest</a></div>
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I can attest to the hospital parking lot being full.</div>
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That day I looked at it as an inconvenience...</div>
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today I will think of all the people in the building;</div>
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and I will think of home.</div>
Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-10239370801415537432015-02-12T07:59:00.002-05:002015-02-12T07:59:17.799-05:00Reflections<div style="text-align: center;">
The following words are copied from Michayla Roth; she wrote them when she launched her blog:</div>
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<i>This Extraordinary Life</i> at michaylaroth.com</div>
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They have profoundly touched me, and I really wanted to share them here with you. </div>
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<b>Moments.</b></blockquote>
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Life is made up of them. Some of them are exhilarating, others
depressing. Quite a few of them are actually downright boring. There’s
no way of knowing when one moment will end and when the next will begin
or if a moment that began in joy will end in pain, and vice versa. But
one thing is true about all of them: they are fleeting.</div>
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That’s part of the beauty of life. No moment lasts forever. They come
and go, and though we cannot hold them, we know that more will follow,
and who is to say that those will not be more lovely than the ones we
cling to now? Through all the changeableness of life, through the
moments we hold tightly and the ones we wish would end, there is one
constant, and that is the One Who created us.</div>
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God’s goodness to His people never changes. His plan of redemption
never changes. And His promise of life unending will never change
either. Someday, if we cling tightly to His hand and follow Him through
fire and bliss alike, we will find life that has no end. We will no
longer see in moments but in eternity, and all that we called beautiful
in this life will be as pale glass and fallen ash in comparison.</div>
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This life is just a dressing room for that one, and moment by moment,
our chances to make this life something worthwhile are slipping away.</div>
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-44516268714558166292015-01-28T19:21:00.000-05:002015-01-28T19:27:02.147-05:00We Support You - blog hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am finding myself incapable of completing these exquisite patterns by <a href="http://www.brookesbookspublishing.com/" target="_blank">Brooke Nolan</a> and <a href="http://chitterchatterdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Cori Blunt</a> in this wonderful hop of <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Mdm Samm</a> and <a href="http://ipiece2-mary.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mary</a>.</div>
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Working on the winter vintage pattern, I grabbed some white 14ct Aida, and used tea to stain my fabric...I'm about 1/2 way through the dress, and I added pearls to the stole. I have some beautiful angora floss to fancy it up...but I am having difficulty working on it...or anything else for that matter.</div>
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-38065033956345592962014-11-23T04:12:00.002-05:002014-11-23T04:12:44.830-05:00What I did yesterday<br />
You may remember my <a href="http://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/2013/12/goodbye-puddles.html" target="_blank">goodbye post </a>from last December. Puddles was the puppy we got from a friend the second summer we were in this house. She developed cancer of the facial mask and at her age it was better to put her down.<br />
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This house has now been almost a year without a dog. I don't think I have ever gone that long without a poochie. If nothing else it really gave me time to mourn the loss of my friend. Dh and I have been discussing getting a new dog for a while. This time we wanted a small dog; actually we have decided to each get our own. But we don't want puppies, and we prefer to "rescue" them.<br />
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We had a lead two weeks ago on a small poodle type, that the lady was looking for a new home for her two year old dog because she was moving into a residence and could not take it with her. I debated about whether or not we were ready, especially as we are moving into the winter season. By the time I called, the dog was already promised...but to her granddaughter, so I was pleased for them.<br />
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Moving on, I decided to check out a local shelter website that I used to visit often, but only found a German shepherd. Too big for us! Though there was mention of a yorkshire becoming available soon, so I emailed them on Wednesday, spoke to the lady on Thursday who would have brought the dog by that afternoon, but I was on my way out to work so that was impossible. Told her I would be by on the weekend.<br />
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Yesterday morning, I checked the website before we left, and now there was a picture up of a chihuahua. Dh does not like this breed, yet amazingly enough told me to check out both dogs when we got there and see if "either one does it for me". So off we went...it is like a 45 minute drive one way. Can you believe that the yorkshire was adopted on Friday?!<br />
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So I got to meet the chihuahua. The lady at the shelter is not sure how old she is, but she seems in good form. She does not bark, she may be deaf or almost deaf (I really cannot confirm this yet). She is so very, very tiny weighing in at about 4 lbs. But she looks like a fox, and is ginger coloured. I left her in the car with my husband for 5 minutes while I went to check out a beagle (NOT happening!) and when I came back, Dh and "Ginger" had bonded. So I now have my very own chi chi! I was concerned what would happen if the original owner came looking for her, but was told highly unlikely as she had been a "drop and run" at the shelter. The lady also lowered the price as the yorkshire was gone before I got there. This ended up being perfect, as it was exactly what I needed to spend on food, leash, and dishes.<br />
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She and Harpo the cat are getting along okay. I am so glad! I got a free doggie pillow when I bought the bag of dog food...just perfect, she has spent the night there. So far though she prefers the taste of the cat's food to hers. I'll have to talk to the vet about that, as that is where I buy my kitty food...special urinary tract stuff as Harpo is prone to infection. Not cheap! but cheaper than the vet bills for sure.<br />
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Good day, and welcome to my little corner of Quebec!<br />
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<span>Rawdon
is a municipality located on the Ouareau River in southwestern Quebec,
Canada, about 60 kilometers north of Montreal. It is the seat for the
Regional County Municipality of Matawinie, in the Lanaudière region.</span><span> <a class="fl q _KCd" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawdon,_Quebec"><span class="_tWc">Wikipedia</span></a></span> (area <span class="_Xbe kno-fv">193 km²)</span></div>
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<span class="_Xbe kno-fv">Should you ever be out this way, <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g670343-Activities-Rawdon_Quebec.html" target="_blank">here is a link to a list </a>of activities. </span></div>
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A big thank you to <a href="http://sewsisters.blogspot.ca/p/blogathon-canada-is-back.html" target="_blank">Sew Sisters</a> for hosting this event 3 years running...and to our other sponsors: Aurifil, Northcott, Camelot Fabrics, Robert Kaufman, Timeless Treasures ... It is great to see the Canadian quilting/blogging community come together and be outspoken at least for one week...and then return quietly to our respective corners. *wink*<br />
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I am a crafter, somewhat new to the quilting world. I love to knit, cross stitch, sew, and now quilt also. I read somewhere that quilters love to cut fabric apart into itty bitty pieces and then sew them back together...yup, that describes me!<br />
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I also love to participate in the sew creative and fun blog hops with Madame Samm of <a href="http://sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Sew We Quilt</a>...it has been a year now that I've been tugging on the coattails of some very creative people...and I've been learning so much. Today is actually the last day of the the T'was the night hop...the only hop of the year that I did not participate in.<br />
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Ten minute table runner for the Black Tie Boogie blog hop. </div>
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My first foray into EPP. This is a needlekeep designed by Debby Kratovil. </div>
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My first foray into paper piecing. I fell in love with the process! </div>
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I love to feed squirrels . . . and as a result I have many that come visit me and provide daily entertainment for peanuts (pun intended) </div>
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My first full sized quilt is a picnic blanket. Really works more like a table cloth over a picnic table as most of us cannot sit directly on the ground. </div>
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I also made my own checker board (Quebec game with 30 tokens per person); using gingham, decorated with chicken scratch stitching and a wooden dowel for the tokens. </div>
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My first fabric postcard...<a href="http://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/2014/11/postcard-exchange.html" target="_blank">see this post</a> for info on the next exchange; sign ups open till Nov. 22 </div>
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A friend of mine is having a baby (actually she had a boy, named Liam just recently), and this was the baby quilt I made... </div>
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New kitchen curtains with RBD gingham, with some hand stitching. </div>
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Testing of a paper pieced bear paw for Tartankiwi. Great pattern! </div>
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A fabric travel placemat for the Black Cat Crossing blog hop. </div>
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A blackwork kitty WIP for halloween next year...to be made into a table runner.</div>
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I just love making things; and jumping from blog to blog meeting new people!</div>
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Woo hoo . . . another postcard exchange with <a href="http://brandylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Brandy Lynn Designs</a>!</div>
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The last one was a maple leaf for Canada Day, and this one is . . .</div>
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Click on the image above to <i><b>sign up between Nov. 1 - 22</b></i>; </div>
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Need a postcard tutorial? Go here . . . <a href="http://mysweetprairie.blogspot.ca/2014/05/post-cards-on-canadian-quilt-talk-radio.html" target="_blank">My Sweet Prairie Studio</a></div>
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Need postcard supplies? Go here . . . <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mysweetprairie?ref=em" target="_blank">Monika Kinner-Whalen</a> (Etsy shop)</div>
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Last year I joined a quilt guild for the first time. The Patchwork Guild of Rawdon meets the second Saturday of the month (9-11), and has a workshop the fourth Saturday of the month (9-3). I can tell you it is not always easy to make it when I finish work at 8 a.m. but I do my best to try anyways.</div>
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A lady at my local quilt shop spent a good amount of time with me, assisting me in my choices. I would never have chosen these, but I totally love them and I can't wait to make this quilt (49" x 69").<br />
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Only one problem, I'm terrified to cut the fabric for fear of messing it up LOL.<br />
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-42544938482774288022014-10-22T05:41:00.000-04:002014-10-22T05:41:01.681-04:00Hopping with Black Cat Crossing ~ Take TwoWoo Hoo! Good morning everyone. Welcome to those who are just joining me, and a great big thank you to those coming back (<a href="http://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/2014/10/hopping-with-black-cat-crossing-take-one.html" target="_blank">explanation post here</a>)<br />
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Thank you again <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Mdm Samm</a> and <a href="http://why-knot-kwilt.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Wicked Wendy</a> for organizing this wickedly fun hop. And a huge thank you to <a href="http://www.maywoodstudio.com/" target="_blank"><b>Maywood Studios</b>.</a><br />
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I don't usually "do" Halloween anymore, no decorations here, but there was a time when I did. Working on the re-organization in my sewing studio over the summer, I found some old halloween fabric.<br />
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I bought it at Walmart (at least 3 metres, goodness knows why) back when my son was in daycare. It was the year he turned 4 (he just turned 17 this month) and he had a pillow for nap time and I decided to make him some "seasonal" pillowcases. He loved it, I was thrilled.<br />
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Now with so much fabric leftover, it has sat there stored away since. Well, some time ago a found a (fabulous to me) <i>free</i> pattern for a "Take-Along Place Mat" designed by Cinzia Alloca; that has sat there waiting for me to get over my phobia of zipper installation. <br />
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This pattern had easy to follow explanations and pictures...so what stumped me? The "hand sewn" binding. Guess there is a first time for everything. Can I just say that I have discovered...I DO NOT want to do it again for a while. I love this pattern and want to make many more, but I will figure out how to do a machine sewn binding or "horror of horrors" for you serious quilters who prefer hand binding, I will change up the backing fabric and turn it into a "faux" binding by pulling it around to the front.<br />
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Here is where I was when I wrote my "Take One" post...<br />
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<br />Thanks to a very kind comment from a friend, I did not give up and leave you with the above photos. Her kindness spurred me on to complete what seemed insurmountable and overwhelming at that time. Thanks C! Look, no more clips! Though I must say that poor puppy dog has been wagging it's tail ALL NIGHT! (so much for being back quick lol)<br />
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Very proud to have persevered and love my finished mat. Unh unh...you don't get to see my horrid hand stitching...here, look instead at this...<br />
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I've already begun plans for a table runner for next year...a kitty in blackwork...now this kind of handstitching I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE *wink*<br />
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Well, people will be rising soon for breakfast so I'm gonna go check out all the lovlies who shared my day with me...oops coffee cup empty...another refill and then some hopping...<br />
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Thank you <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Mdm Samm</a> and <a href="http://why-knot-kwilt.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Wicked Wendy</a> for organizing this wickedly fun hop. And a huge thank you to <a href="http://www.maywoodstudio.com/" target="_blank"><b>Maywood Studios</b> </a>for producing such a beautiful line of fabric!<br />
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Due to my seeming non ability to complete a project with a respectful amount of time <b>prior</b> to due date (how did I <i>ever</i> work in administration??!!), I am currently experiencing technical difficulties with some very important binding...how do you seasoned quilters manage this with such ease it's like wrestling a cat at bathtime?!<br />
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In the meantime, please enjoy the following tune...I am going completely <b><i>batty</i></b> at this moment (a temporary setback I assure you) <br />
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and then please visit the super workmanship of those wonderfully creative people I am sharing my day with...<br />
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-86312124711961666192014-10-01T08:29:00.000-04:002014-10-01T08:29:06.381-04:00Calling all Whovians . . .and especially lovers of cross-stitch. There is a new Doctor in town.<br />
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Via the Craftsy platform I came across a designer with various versions, in cross stitch of the 9th, 10th, 11th, and now the 12h Doctor. Even, Jack Harkness . . .<br />
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Kate Gatti, aka Hornswoggle, has <u>many</u> beautiful patterns, and can be found on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/2934493/pattern-store" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HornswoggleStore?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hornswoggle-Store/1398245240431580" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.<br />
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I have no affiliation, other than as a consumer *wink*, but I love her work! And I am now the proud owner of a 12th Doctor x-stitch pattern that I'm going to begin sewing as I eagerly watch each week.<br />
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F.Y.I. <i><b>sorry </b></i><b>son</b>, this one is to be mine! Though, there is to be a 2nd version coming out in a couple of weeks that will be more complicated and have more colours; and I will probably feel the need to get that one too, so maybe this one will be yours after all . . . wait and see.Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-63735110654370767972014-09-30T17:49:00.000-04:002014-09-30T17:49:40.824-04:00RUSH HOUR ~ A final look...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-61807699927229726942014-09-29T20:51:00.002-04:002014-09-29T20:51:54.641-04:00Around the World Blog HopI've been tagged in the <b>Around the World</b> blog hop by <a href="http://krislovesfabric.blogspot.ca/2014/09/around-world-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Kris loves fabric</a>... Kris has been faithfully working on a labour of love for her son; a beautiful Dr. Who quilt (which is on my perpetually growing "to do" list) and so I've been spending quite a bit of time following her progress and getting to know her along the way.<br />
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Many fun and varied projects. I love to collect patterns and periodically, I even finish them. I love to join in the fun blog hops with Madam Samm of <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Sew We Quilt</a>. The current one, <a href="http://www.justletmequilt.com/2014/09/rush-hour-blog-hop-schedule.html" target="_blank">Rush Hour</a>, has one more day (there have been a lot of wonderful projects using that lovely Studio E "Rush Hour" fabric), and then in October it will be <a href="http://why-knot-kwilt.blogspot.ca/2014/09/the-wicked-path-of-black-cat-crossing.html?showComment=1411957973142#c774287157761937927" target="_blank">Black Cat Crossing</a> cheered by Wicked Wendy of Why-Know-Kwilt. So of course I am working (secretly of course) towards that one. I love paper piecing and recently completed a test pattern for Juliet at <a href="http://www.thetartankiwi.com/" target="_blank">The TartanKiwi </a>. . .<br />
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I have my own <a href="http://www.fandominstitches.com/2011/05/doctor-who.html" target="_blank">Dr. Who quilt </a>in the works for my son...as you can see by the date in the photo, I've been working on it for a while now. The Doctors are complete, and I am working on adding the most used quote by each one.<br />
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I am having lots of fun learning to quilt, but I really love to dabble in several crafty things . . . knitting (socks, slipper, dishcloths), cross stitch, chicken scratch, embroidery, oh and a newly developed love of paper piecing.<br />
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2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?<br />
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I guess you could say I'm a "wannabe". I love to try new things, and am not adverse to letting it go as a UFO when I decide I've had enough. I'm not drawn to finish just for finishing sake. Can't say I feel I'm really unique; I haven't really decided on a genre . . . I kind of like to jump in the river and let the current take me. Let you know where I end up when I get there LOL<br />
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Just to see if I can. I have a drive to learn . . . a drive to see what new thing I am able to wrap my mind around. And I love being able to do so in the comfort of my own home.<br />
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My process is very slow. Sometimes I swear my brain flows slower than molasses in January. But, when I get on a roll, look out I cannot stop until I am done; or until I just cannot keep my eyes open any more. All else takes a back seat.<br />
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I am supposed to tag some others, but was unable to do so. Any reader that would like to take up this dropped baton, please email me for the info! I'd love to add your link below!<br />
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3. Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-68227835459654392392014-09-26T10:34:00.003-04:002014-09-26T10:34:37.846-04:00Morning light . . .As I passed through on the way to the kitchen, I was greeted by a light . . .<br />
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<br />see how the window sill seems to glow as though a light were shining on it?!<br />
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Here is what it was . . .<br />
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It was the sunlight filtering through a beautifully coloured maple tree. I had to crane my neck up to see it, and I'm so glad I did.<br />
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Just wanted to share my morning moment with you! Have a beautiful day!<br />
Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-14022133408492308952014-09-24T00:58:00.000-04:002014-09-24T00:58:56.247-04:00Rush HourHello and good morning! Thank you <a href="http://sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Madam Samm</a> (Sew We Quilt) and <a href="http://www.justletmequilt.com/" target="_blank">Carol</a> (Just Let Me Quilt) for hosting and organizing this thought provoking hop.<br />
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Rush hour for many people is that time taken to commute to or from work. My commute to work is only 5 minutes away, 7 maybe 8 minutes at most in winter. No more hour or longer commute for this lady.<br />
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~ breakfast time because it lasts a good hour since as everyone gets up at a different time and showers are also taken.<br />
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~ is the time you can watch me getting ready for work or another appointment where I'm turning in circles as I try to do far more than I should be just before going out the door . . . or I have to keep back tracking to pick up "that thing I forgot" on the way by (such as a towel before getting in the shower lol)<br />
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~ Rush hour is also me changing projects in mid stream :o)<br />
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You saw <a href="http://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/2014/09/welcome-back.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> of my gingham curtains in the See You in September hop. As I was working on Part 2 for this hop, using the red, white, black colour theme, I used white fabric to begin making the lower half of a pair of cafe curtains . . . and had a lightbulb moment due to the colder than normal weather we have been having, and curbed my original idea for something far better. But I need to develop my own pattern and process, and as luck would have it, I have insufficient white fabric. Won't explain yet, rather will aim for a Part 3.<br />
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So here is Part 2 of my curtains . . . I don't handstitch very quickly, but I can say in all confidence that my speed has improved with this project. Another night time picture so you can make out the stitching . . . it doesn't show with the sun behind them.<br />
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My project for this hop is a new apron. I've always wanted a full apron like this and it is reversible, so it is just perfect. Using the Butterick Waverly apron pattern (B5263)<br />
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A black side for cleaning or cooking, and a white side for baking. I've stained many a top or dress bodice with tomato sauce or various oils.<br />
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This is the first time I've used this pattern, and there are some sewing parts that I think I can improve upon for my own ease in making. The first time I sew up a pattern, I usually prefer to follow their instructions so I can understand how to put it together . . . This one has a couple things that just don't make sense to me, so I've kinda tacked the last couple seams together till I can think up something better. In the meantime I will wear it and see if there are any other improvements to be done with it at the same time. Over all, I love this apron and I'm so happy to finally have my own!<br />
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Thank you for visting. Please slip on back up to the top of this post to follow the links to see the other ladies I'm sharing my day with.Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-77390071343370367842014-09-16T09:48:00.000-04:002014-09-16T09:48:17.175-04:00Goodbye and Hello<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was great fun to "herd" you as someone mentioned. </div>
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A beautiful flock of creative and inspirational ladies you are . . . </div>
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I am so thankful to have shared a wonderful summer with you,</div>
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And can I just reaffirm that Mdm Samm is an <u>amazing</u> hop mom. Totally behind you, gently guiding you forward! </div>
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With the start of the <b>See You in September</b> blog hop, vacation ended, school started up, many after school or weekend groups have begun again. Life is once again in full swing and with that we say . . . </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wednesday, September 24</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thursday, September 25</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://ncweekendquilter.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">A Stitch in Time</span></a><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Friday, September 26</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Monday, September 29</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://catsnqlts2.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Life, Quilts, and Cats, too</span></a><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Tuesday, September 30</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Monday, September 15<br />
</b><a href="https://ipiece2-mary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Piece 2-Mary</a><br />
<a href="https://helenernst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Till We Quilt Again</a><br />
<a href="https://vroomansquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vroomans Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://niniandthesea.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nini and the Sea</a><br />
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<a href="https://meadowbrook-kristen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Meadowbrook</a><br />
<a href="https://appleavenuequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Apple Avenue Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://tmcc4.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Keep Swimming</a><br />
<a href="http://patchworksampler.com/" target="_blank">Patchwork Sampler</a><br />
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Give me <b><span style="color: #a64d79;">R.B.D. Gingham</span></b>!!</div>
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Yay for <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/" target="_blank">RBD</a> and for <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Mdm. Samm</a></div>
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<br />Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-91053407460026385862014-09-12T00:28:00.002-04:002014-09-12T00:28:31.038-04:00Welcome back!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">To blog hopping with Madam Samm of Sew We Quilt. <i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>We missed You!</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are already one week through the <b>See You in September</b> hop; and it has been a delight to catch up with you after<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>summer break.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is September 12th already . . . almost half way through the month; but that is okay, for it is my day for show-and-tell!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This summer, my aim was spending time with family, de-cluttering, and continued renovations . . . all I can say is that this is still a work-in-progress *smile*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dh and son have been very busy; and I<span style="font-family: inherit;"> was designated </span>gopher </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(you know<span style="font-family: inherit;"> . . . <span style="font-family: inherit;">"go for this, go for that") </span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">so there was no shortage of work for me either LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been working on setting up my sewing studio. It is not nearly as far along as I would have liked, but, I did finally decide on an arrangement for my furniture. It just <i>feels</i> right. Oh, and I got wireless internet access back there again so I can bring my lap top out with me. Now that is downright perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The living room windows finally got their border trims so I can get around to buying rods and material to sew some curtains . . . my goal is green gingham. The living room also got a new paint job. It is lighter and brighter and hubby is so very happy (guess what that makes me lol). There is still much work to be done, but I'm more than happy with the progress that has already been made!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We sold the swimming pool, and I've created a garden/slash fire area for us to enjoy. The old pool deck is in process of being converted . . . but that in itself makes for another post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year we stacked our wood here . . . <span style="background-color: white;"><b><span id="goog_763351477"></span> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and son, with the help of family friend stacked our 8 cord of wood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because we have so many trees with varying sized roots along the roadside of our property, we have many gaps where our cedar hedge refuses to grow. I'm all about privacy, and we live on the beginning of a very busy street. So we put in some fencing (inside the property where there is no height regulation) and I just love it. A few more sections to be put in in one more area, but it is just perfect. Ds did most of the wood staining . . . <i>I</i> don't do stain!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Did I get any sewing done? Of course I got some of that too! My blog header shows a cross-stitch project I started working on as soon as I heard about the RBD gingham campaign. I'm so very glad that we have at least saved the medium-sized gingham line from retirement!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I did some sewing for myself. I had cut fabric to sew a few skirts for myself . . . for shame, that was two years ago . . . and for one reason or another just never got there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, I completed two skirts, simple prairie skirts with elastic waist band . . . and I did a little work on a pre-purchased scrub top. I am a nurse's aide, and they just don't make uniforms for me. I only wear skirts, and anything above the knee is not a skirt but a long shirt rather (in my humble opinion) so . . . oh and as for the scrub tops, they mostly seem to have this v-neck, which really is not modest (our work requires we bend forward A LOT) so I added a bit of skirt fabric, and added some yo yo flowers to hide the logo of the last place I worked. I've been working night shift where no one really notices what you wear (I prefer black), but I will be shifting to evenings (where I'll be seeing more family members and where the residents are still awake lol). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now of course you are <span style="font-family: inherit;">asking yourself<span style="font-family: inherit;"> . . . but <i><span style="font-family: inherit;">where's the gingham</span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">?!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You've waited this long to see a wee bit of gingham what's another 2 weeks?! LOL </span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">. . . Madam Samm for this super hop and especially the opportunity to CHEER!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">. . . RBD you make fabulous gingham! And we'd be more than happy with all three sized lines of gingham, but, one is better than none!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">. . . also to each of You who has participated with showing off your awesome projects or just visiting and leaving comment love (so appreciated!)</span></div>
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</b><a href="https://sunshinequilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sunshine-quilting</a></span></span></span></div>
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</b><a href="https://sewpeacetopeace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Peace to Peace</a></span></span></span></div>
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</b><a href="https://moosestashquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MoosestashQuilting</a></span></span></span></div>
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</b><a href="http://morestarsincomanche.blogspot.ca/">More Stars
in Comanche</a></span></span></span></div>
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</span><a href="https://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Living With Purpose </span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>(you are here) </span></span></div>
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-267409286012674722014-09-07T18:43:00.000-04:002014-09-09T09:17:55.113-04:00What a week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>See You in September</b> blog hop is three days strong now, </div>
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The talent, creativity and energy that you ladies put into your projects just amazes and inspires me; and as <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Mdm Samm</a> says, <i>the best is yet to come</i>.</div>
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Thank you to all of you who have participated in this hop . . . those of you who have shown your creations can breathe easy now . . .</div>
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and sit back and enjoy the rest of this hop (they pass far too quickly ). . . or is it </div>
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get working towards the next hop?!</div>
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And we are just a few short hours away before we continue with this week's beautiful creations . . . more wonderful RBD gingham and 2 other projects as well. Golly, but this is fun!</div>
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When was the last time you looked forward to Monday?<br />
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<i>Whoops...thanks Carla for catching that I had put the 15th rather than the 8th,</i><br />
<i> I really am getting ahead of myself . . . LOL</i><br />
<i>please picture if you will . . . me rolling my eyes and shaking my head</i><br />
<i>at getting the dates wrong, accompanied by an embarrassed smile</i><br />
<i>Oh well . . . here is the correct line up</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Monday, September 8<br />
</b><a href="https://quiltingquietly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilting Quietly</a><br />
<a href="https://createinthesticks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatin' in the Sticks</a><br />
<a href="https://procrastinationroyalfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Procrastination Queen</a><br />
<a href="https://lovelliquilts.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lovelli Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://cherryblossoms-quiltingstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cherry Blossoms</a></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Tuesday, September 9<br />
</b><a href="http://justletmequilt.com/" target="_blank">Just Let Me Quilt</a><br />
<a href="https://marjoriesbusycorner.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Marjorie's Busy Corner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.quiltingqueenonline.com/" target="_blank">The Quilting Queen Online Blog</a><br />
<a href="https://marlarockscrafts.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Marla's Crafts</a><br />
<a href="https://seweveryday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">K and S Sweets and Stitching</a> (<span style="font-family: inherit;">sorry ladies and gents - no <span style="font-family: inherit;">post</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://secretlystitching.blogspot.gr/" target="_blank">Secretly Stitching</a><br />
<a href="https://buzzingandbumbling.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buzzing and Bumbling</a><br />
<a href="https://quiltnqueen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilt n Queen</a><br />
<a href="http://quilteddelights.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Quilted Delights</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://grandmamasstories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Grandmama's Stories</a> <br />
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<b>Thursday, September 11<br />
</b><a href="http://quilt-creations.co.uk/" target="_blank">Susie's World</a><br />
<a href="https://needledmom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Needled Mom</a><br />
<a href="https://cateslinens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cate's Linens</a><br />
<a href="http://frimart.ch/" target="_blank">How ART you?</a><br />
<a href="https://iliketoquiltblog.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">I Like To QuiltBlog</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.quiltscapesqs.com/" target="_blank">Quiltscapes</a> <br />
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<b>Friday, September 12<br />
</b><a href="https://sunshinequilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sunshine-quilting</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://sewpeacetopeace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Peace to Peace</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://moosestashquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MoosestashQuilting</a><b><br />
</b><a href="http://morestarsincomanche.blogspot.ca/">More Stars
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<a href="https://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Living With Purpose</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">cause we all know mistakes can be made more than once LOL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ok . . . it's time to grab a drink, find your comfy places, and settle in for some "wow" factor.</span></span></div>
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And we are off . . . to an excellent beginning</div>
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It is so much fun to have participants from so many time zones </div>
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and here is a reminder of our hop schedule</div>
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RBD, hoping you are able to visit and see how many of us just love your gingham.</div>
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Thank you for saving your medium-sized gingham . . . it is my favourite size after all!</div>
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Grab a cup of your favourite beverage, and enjoy the show.</div>
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Thank you <a href="http://www.sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Madam Samm</a> and all you wonderful hoppers!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wednesday, September 3</b></span></span></span>
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<a href="http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Incredibly Crazy</a><br />
<a href="http://bumbleberrycottage.com/" target="_blank">Bumbleberry Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thimblemouse and Spouse</a><br />
<a href="https://seldear.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Quilter's Disease</a><br />
<a href="https://intheboondocks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In The Boon Docks</a><br />
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<b>Thursday, September 4<br />
</b><a href="https://janesquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jane's Quilting</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://scrapatches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life in the Scrapatch</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://sewmanyyarns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew<span id="goog_295060655"></span><span id="goog_295060656"></span> Many Yarns</a><br />
<a href="https://gracieoliverarts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gracie Oliver Arts</a><br />
<a href="https://joanne-everyonedeservesaquilt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyone Deserves a Quilt</a><br />
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Friday, September 5<br />
</b><a href="https://stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stitchin' By The Lake</a><br />
<a href="https://coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coeur d'Alene</a><br />
<a href="https://bethstrand.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Words & Stitches</a><br />
<a href="https://theslowquilter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TheSlowQuilter</a><br />
<a href="http://pigtalesandquilts.com/" target="_blank">Pig Tales and Quilts</a><br />
<a href="http://allthingzsewn.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">All Thingz Sewn</a><br />
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<b>Monday, September 8<br />
</b><a href="https://quiltingquietly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilting Quietly</a><br />
<a href="https://createinthesticks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatin' in the Sticks</a><br />
<a href="https://procrastinationroyalfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Procrastination Queen</a><br />
<a href="https://lovelliquilts.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lovelli Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://cherryblossoms-quiltingstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cherry Blossoms</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday, September 9<br />
</b><a href="http://justletmequilt.com/" target="_blank">Just Let Me Quilt</a><br />
<a href="https://marjoriesbusycorner.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Marjorie's Busy Corner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.quiltingqueenonline.com/" target="_blank">The Quilting Queen Online Blog</a><br />
<a href="https://marlarockscrafts.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Marla's Crafts</a><br />
<a href="https://seweveryday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">K and S Sweets and Stitching</a><br />
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<b>Wednesday, September 10<br />
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<a href="https://secretlystitching.blogspot.gr/" target="_blank">Secretly Stitching</a><br />
<a href="https://buzzingandbumbling.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buzzing and Bumbling</a><br />
<a href="https://quiltnqueen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilt n Queen</a><br />
<a href="http://quilteddelights.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Quilted Delights</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://grandmamasstories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Grandmama's Stories</a> <br />
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<b>Thursday, September 11<br />
</b><a href="http://quilt-creations.co.uk/" target="_blank">Susie's World</a><br />
<a href="https://needledmom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Needled Mom</a><br />
<a href="https://cateslinens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cate's Linens</a><br />
<a href="http://frimart.ch/" target="_blank">How ART you?</a><br />
<a href="https://iliketoquiltblog.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">I Like To QuiltBlog</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.quiltscapesqs.com/" target="_blank">Quiltscapes</a> <br />
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<b>Friday, September 12<br />
</b><a href="https://sunshinequilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sunshine-quilting</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://sewpeacetopeace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Peace to Peace</a><b><br />
</b><a href="https://moosestashquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MoosestashQuilting</a><b><br />
</b><a href="http://morestarsincomanche.blogspot.ca/">More Stars
in Comanche</a><br />
<a href="https://refreshedintent.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Living With Purpose</a><br />
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Monday, September 15<br />
</b><a href="https://ipiece2-mary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Piece 2-Mary</a><br />
<a href="https://helenernst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Till We Quilt Again</a><br />
<a href="https://vroomansquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vroomans Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://niniandthesea.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nini and the Sea</a><br />
<a href="http://seamstobesew.com/" target="_blank">Seams To Be Sew</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.malinisquilts.com/" target="_blank">My Quilting Journey</a> <br />
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<b>Tuesday, September 16<br />
</b><a href="http://www.catsnqlts2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life, quilts and a cat too</a><br />
<a href="https://meadowbrook-kristen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Meadowbrook</a><br />
<a href="https://appleavenuequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Apple Avenue Quilts</a><br />
<a href="https://tmcc4.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Keep Swimming</a><br />
<a href="http://patchworksampler.com/" target="_blank">Patchwork Sampler</a><br />
<a href="http://sewwequilt.com/" target="_blank">Sew We Quilt</a></span></span></div>
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-79868166671540415212014-09-01T15:59:00.003-04:002014-09-01T15:59:58.623-04:00Wowee! The First Hop . . .<div style="text-align: center;">
back after summer break is sew very close to beginning!</div>
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August surely has just simply flown by; don't you think?</div>
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Wednesday is September 3rd. Just what is so special about September 3rd? </div>
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Thought you'd never ask . . . LOL</div>
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Why it is . . .</div>
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I'm just so excited to be cheering a hop that is going to be filled with GINGHAM! The bestest gingham . . . RBD Gingham!</div>
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The line up for this week is . . .</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wednesday, September 3</b></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Incredibly Crazy</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="http://bumbleberrycottage.com/" target="_blank">Bumbleberry Cottage</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="http://thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thimblemouse and Spouse</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://seldear.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mad Quilter's Disease</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://intheboondocks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In The Boon Docks</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<b>Thursday, September 4</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
</b><a href="https://janesquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jane's Quilting</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
</b><a href="https://scrapatches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life in the Scrapatch</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
</b><a href="https://sewmanyyarns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew<span id="goog_295060655"></span><span id="goog_295060656"></span> Many Yarns</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://gracieoliverarts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gracie Oliver Arts</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://joanne-everyonedeservesaquilt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyone Deserves a Quilt</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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Friday, September 5</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
</b><a href="https://stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stitchin' By The Lake</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coeur d'Alene</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://bethstrand.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Words & Stitches</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://theslowquilter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TheSlowQuilter</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="http://pigtalesandquilts.com/" target="_blank">Pig Tales and Quilts</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="http://allthingzsewn.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">All Thingz Sewn</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See you soon!</span></span></div>
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Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08512041567698353591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334558676478420007.post-1688757386241357792014-08-23T08:34:00.003-04:002014-08-23T08:34:36.241-04:00Which Quilt Block Are You?Thanks to Lisa, from <a href="http://intheboondocks.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">In The Boon Docks</a> for pointing me to this little quiz from Missouri Quilt!<br />
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Apparently, I am a <b><i>Disappearing Pinwheel</i></b>.</div>
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Guess I'll have to look this up, as I have no idea what block this is LOL, but here is the description that comes with this block . . .</div>
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<b><i>Your enthusiasm is infectious, so is your laughter. You smile and the world smiles back. </i></b></div>
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So . . . which quilt block are you?</div>
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