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matching points and seams
I made this quilt top in 2004, shortly after buying my first computerized sewing machine, a Janome 6500. That machine was cutting edge at the time and I was so proud and yet so intimidated by everything it could do. … Continue reading
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welcoming 2021
The New Year came to Texas and I was there to celebrate. Yay! Somehow we managed to stay awake past midnight. Have you heard of the custom of eating grapes for good luck in the new year? Eating twelve grapes … Continue reading
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starting 2021 the right way…in texas
December 26th I packed my suitcase and headed to Texas for some much-needed time with my boys, grandson and daughter-in-law. Was I nervous about traveling during Covid? Honestly, not at all. In case you think I’m a bit nuts and/or … Continue reading
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heading out of here
I’m packed and ready to go to Texas. I’ve had my tickets for a few weeks but knew that anything could happen–and probably would–to change my plans from traveling to going back to the sewing machine. But I get to … Continue reading
a little joy
This was in my friend Pat’s email today. I loved it and wanted to share. I have been busy. I accidentally tripled this recipe (don’t ask) and have enough cinnamon rolls for my entire town. I finally gave up baking … Continue reading
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time to spare
Yesterday my friend Barb and I were on the phone commiserating over these long, quiet, pre-Christmas days of 2020. “I am so bored,” this previously perpetually active woman said, “that I have set up my train set.” There had never … Continue reading
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some notes in december
Good morning. It was 15 degrees here Friday morning. That first mug of coffee tasted really good on such a cold winter day. This morning I’m looking out my window at snow and ice. Winter is here, for better or … Continue reading
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what’s new on the tree
No one had a better Saturday than Banjo Man. He loves the tree. He so happily hauled the boxes of Christmas decorations from the basement and decorated. I stayed on the couch, but I supplied the history of every single … Continue reading
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first snowstorm, hot soup and Hillbilly Elegy
A “nor’easter” hit last night. We had plenty of warning, as the storm had trekked across the Midwest and the Mideast before hitting New England. At midnight we had 3″ of snow. This morning there is about 6″, but we’ve … Continue reading
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the one you’re not getting
Here’s the Christmas card you’re not receiving this year. As you can see, the photo came out too dark when printed on the cards from CVS. You can’t see Banjo Man’s face! This photo was taken on our 50th wedding … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 