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Goodbye to 2014!
I was preparing for Christmas Eve dinner and remembered to pull out a special embroidered tablecloth. It was embroidered by DH's great-aunt and after some discussion we dated it to the 1930's or 40's...
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Starting the Year Out Right!
Well, the holidays are over and life is back to normal.I'm happy to report the Christmas tree and decorations are down and put away for another year. The super cold weather some of the USA is...
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2015 Stitching Goals
Typically when a new year rolls around I make a list of stitching goals. The only way they are organized is large projects and small projects. Then 3 or 4 times during the year I refer back to that...
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Some Finishes & A Weekend in Arizona (picture heavy)
January is shaping up to be all about smalls. Here are the latest finishes- Gay Ann Rogers SamplesBarbara Jackson's latest Christmas Ornament thru Shining Needle SocietyOlde Colonial Designs Pins and...
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Birthday Party & Back from the Finisher!
I only have 1 finish to report since my last post two weeks ago. It is another block on my Crabapple Hill Gardener's Alphabet quilt.And I have a new start-it is Cricket Collection Mother & Child....
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No Snow OR Cold Temps, But Winter Colds Come Anyway!
Yes, it's true. No snow or cold temperatures here in the Pacific NW. I can't even imagine 5 ft of snow! I will stick with our early spring, 50-60 temps and sunshine today. But, even without the...
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A New Ebay Store & Some Stitching
Life has been busy and I've got so much consignment from fellow stitchers that I opened an ebay store! I call it Kiddlady's Needlework Consignments. Of course, I have a few other things besides...
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Finished, Framed, Back from the Finisher, and Giveaway Winner!
Two More Back from the Finisher!Margaret Bendig's All American Frameweight and Scissor Fob Hornbook Needlebook by Her Own Work The big finish of the week is Rosewood Manor's Cornwall Sampler!!My...
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Delayed Stitchy Update
I put off posting thinking I would have more finishes to share, but it didn't happen. So I decided to go ahead and share what I have.After last months big finish of Rosewood Manor's Cornwall Sampler,...
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Stitching Smalls
It's been 3 weeks since I posted and so much has happened that I will take two posts to tell you all!Lately I have been stitching smalls. Here are the results- Finish #1-Blackbird Designs NoelFabric...
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2015 Pacific Beach Retreat (picture heavy)
It was another fabulous year of stitching, food and friends! The weather was mild and sunny. No rain. Temps in the 60's We had a charity auction and raised $1225 for Pediatric Interim Care Center...
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Catching Up!
I can't believe it is June already! I have been keeping up on reading your blogs and think we are all feeling the same way---time is moving way too fast! Here's a little of what I've been up to. A...
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The Circle of Life
I have been away from my blog experiencing the circle of life in our family.I mentioned previously that we are expecting grandchild #5 in December. When the little one arrives, we will have 4...
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More Finishes and New Stash
My consignment business is keeping me hopping with the inventory of a closed needlework shop. But I want to keep you updated with my latest finishes. Feel free to click on the photos for a...
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August Already
July went by like a whirl! But I did get caught up on the Round Robin samplers I had. I finished the final two samplers in my round of the Northwest Sampler Guild. Now I am expecting 3 more samplers...
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September
This year is flying by like I can't believe! I'm always sad to see another summer end as the fall is when another birthday hits! Here's the latest stitching finishes- Laura Perin's Red, White and Blue...
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Ellen Chester and More of the Circle of Life
Ellen Chester was here! Oh, is there anything better than to look at a brand new project all kitted up and ready to stitch on?? Here is my Kindred Spirits kit when I sat down at class. (I pulled...
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Maui Vacation and A Weekend of Finish-Finishing
We went to Hawaii! Maui, specifically. It was my first trip ever to the islands. We had a wonderful time.This is the view from the balcony of our rented condo. At the bottom of the photo is the...
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EGA Retreat & More Finishes
I hope all of you had a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful for my healthy, growing family. We had a lazy day here. We went a little rogue and had tri-tip steaks and baked potatoes for...
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Welcome Baby Courtney Grace!
GD #3 Courtney Grace made her appearance on Dec 4, 2015.She arrived at 6 am after only 2 quick hours of labor. Mommy barely made it to the hospital!Mother and baby are doing well. Here are the three...
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