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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Vacuuming the oven
 I have two types of severe allergies.   One is to chemicals, perfumes, etc, the second is to housework. Growing up I lived in a house that was so clean you could eat off the floor. Mind you, you would never find a … Continue reading
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I thought quilting was relaxing?
I have been at a quilt passe for the past few days.  I have been working on Andrea’s Christmas Tree quilt since Monday evening.  Actually I’m not working on it, I’m staring at it. There is one small 2 1/2 inch block … Continue reading
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“Home is where we should draw our strength. Though as life goes on, it is increasingly the place where we recuperate. In the happenings of the larger world beyond, there seems to be a delight in distress and uncertainty which I cannot … Continue reading
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Happy Turkey Day
Happy Thanksgiving to our American family (San, Sadee and Sunshine) and blog readers. If you would like a pdf of this quilt card, please leave a comment.Â
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Mittens
My ninety year old neighbour, Winnie, knitted these lovely mittens for me, with strings attached.   Nothing this pretty and colour co-ordinated ever came out of my grandmother’s knitting bag. Winnie is an incredible person.  She and her husband were childless. … Continue reading
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Everything old is new again.
During my after work blog jog I read this entry which made me think of another prize I won a long time ago. The day Andrea was born, her paternal grandmother aka Little Nanny entered her name in the Carnation Milk lucky … Continue reading
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Lentil Rice Loaf
Good food has a magical appeal. You may grow old, even ugly, but if you are a good cook, people will always find the path to your door. (James Beard) Most of my family do not eat beef. So this … Continue reading
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Don’t tell Emma
This is one of Emma’s Christmas gift. I started it in February at my weekly quilting visit with my friend Win. The pattern had to be something that did not require a lot of concentration as we talk more than … Continue reading
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Home alone and loving it
Being the oldest of seven children, growing up it was a rare event to be alone at home. Today the Maritimes are being hit with a snowstorm and both my husband and brother are out of town. And I have … Continue reading
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Card tricks and fabric wishes
Andrea took this picture of an incredible quilt at the Woodstock Public Library.  Andrea loves the colour blue and this “card trick quilt” shows it to perfection. But I think I should finish this Christmas card trick table topper before … Continue reading