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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Ta-Da! Finished x-bag
Last night was the third and final evening of our X-bag class. The first picture shows the front, with an earrings used in place of a button. The second pic is the back side of the bag. Picture 3 shows the … Continue reading
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Christmas Crab Quiltery
At the quilt shop I stooped to a new all time low.  I took the scraps out of her garbage can.  After ooohing and aaaahing over the fabric, I asked the owner if she had any selvage edges for sale.  ”No, … Continue reading
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Son-in-law humour
After our busy shopping spree on Saturday, Andrea and I relaxed by sewing the homework I had to complete for this Wednesday’s x-bag class.  Actually Andrea taught me how to put the binding on my project without any hand sewing. Thank … Continue reading
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We didn’t spend that much money
Leaving the fabric shop on Saturday, I heard my oldest granddaughter mutter….”Well, there’s goes my inheritance ……………. but at least I’ll be warm.”   Mind you when I paid for her purchases of clothing, I received a big “thank you Mam.” I love … Continue reading
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Whirl wind weekend
We left Miramichi at 8:00 Saturday morning and headed for Woodstock. The girls were ready to go shopping as soon as I arrived. My DH had the pleasure of staying home to help my son-in-law install a new bathroom sink. Imagine he … Continue reading
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Are we pattern challenged?
Notice the seam through the centre of this fabric, it should not be there. Wednesday night was lesson two of the X bag classes Win and I are attending. As promised Julia brought in her tickle truck for show and tell.  The evening … Continue reading
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Great giveaways
Linda of two succulent sisters is giving away a princess denim tote bag, tiara included.  Connie Colton sent me this recently, check it out! To be given away on June 1st – Three Moda Jelly Rolls – Nature’s Chorus, Baskets … Continue reading
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Every little bit helps
Happy Earth Day! This should not be a once a year celebration, you need to be kinder to the earth each and every day.  It’s the little things that add up to make a difference. Here’s a list of a … Continue reading
It’s not too green around here
Each morning I  read blogs from around the world, including Betsy’s of Quilting Fiesta from Florida  and Julie’s Towards Sustainability  from Newcastle, Australia.  These ladies live in a world of green lushness. In cold, rainy, still have some snow on … Continue reading
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And sew on, and sew on
In the craziness of last week, I forgot to mention that Win and I began the first of a three week sewing class at Pins, Needles, Fabric and Yarn.  We are learning how to make an X-bag.  Here is the … Continue reading
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