Monthly Archives: February 2009

End of February!!!

I’m so glad this month is just about over……..the taxes are done and filed…..will pay the dues in April……..what’s so nice about this electronic filing is you can file early and not pay until April 15.    Years ago when I … Continue reading

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Oh how I love blizzards!!

We woke up this am to this.   I love blizzards.    I don’t have to go anywhere or worry about anyone stopping by.    We did have a meeting at the bank for business which we made it into town for, but … Continue reading

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Look what arrived yesterday!!!!

I bet you think I went shopping and added to my stash………….no way………I’m staying clear of the quilt shops.   I’d like to introduce you to Benjamin Douglas………….my newest great nephew. Look at all that hair…..my children were bald when … Continue reading

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Courthouse Steps

Another top completed and backing pieced and waiting for its turn on my “big boy” toy.             Total fabric used from the strip bin……..6 1/8 yards…….Backing fabric used    4 7/8 yards………total for the project      11 … Continue reading

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Projects are ready!!!

I’d like to say my bags are packed and ready to go…………but I’m still doing the laundry……..trying to get everything clean for the family so they maybe won’t miss me (or swear at me) for not having things taken care … Continue reading

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How Many Strips Does It Take!!!!!

  I have tubs of strips……….all 1.75 inches in width and the length varies……..these are all left overs from quilts of the past.    Some of these have been here for 15-20 years.      For 2009, I’m on a mission to rid … Continue reading

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Week 7 Stash Report!!!!

A slow week here in the stash busting efforts, withthe “sickies” in the house its hard to get personal sewing done…….but they are getting back to healthy, slowly!! Fabric Purchased:                 None Fabric Purchased YTD:          23 yards Fabric used:                             None Fabric … Continue reading

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Valentine memories!!!!

Look what arrived this morning………… Two red roses from my devoted husband,  two pink roses from my daughter, and 2 white roses with blue tips from my son.       Even though DH is not feeling well, he still ventured out to … Continue reading

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Ott-Lite giveaway!

I don’t usually enter giveaways…..but when I found this one for an Ott-Lite, I couldn’t resist signing up.     I already own a few of these and they are great.     So go visit my friend   Quilting on a budget for you … Continue reading

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Happy Valentines Day!!!!

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