Monthly Archives: November 2009

Apparently I’m special

While helping me make the bed last night Emma said, “Mam, you’re special!  You don’t move slow like other people’s grandmothers.  And I don’t have to talk to you real slow either.  So you’re special.” Higher praise has never been … Continue reading

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On the road again

For someone who prefers to stay home, this has been a very busy two weeks.  Last week it was a two day conference in Tracadie.  Two days ago,  I attended  a meeting in Fredericton. My  DH and I took the … Continue reading

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Pretty china girl

Is this fabric too kitchzy for a quilt? 3 colours or 4. What do you think?

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In memory of Private John T. Daly

Photo published in the Telegraph Journal courtesy David Ferguson The First World War began 95 years ago on Aug. 5, 1914, when Canada and the rest of the British Empire declared war on Germany. Canada mobilized 620,000 people out of … Continue reading

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November cottage block

This has to be the prettiest block yet! I love how Yvette used the tone on tone fabric, reminds me of the brown maples carpeting my yard.  Or should I say our leaves which are now carpeting the neighbour’s yards.  … Continue reading

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Help feed the hungry kitties

I spend more time choosing Porsche’s cat food then I spend on our food. Apparently, I’m not alone.  Next time you are in the grocery store, stand in front of the pet food section.  It won’t be long before someone … Continue reading

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A beautiful day in the neigbhourhood

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Tracadie

This week I attended a conference held at the beautiful Complexe Les Deux Rivières in Tracadie Sheila.  Each fully equipped cottage has two bedrooms, plus there is a conference center and spa on site.  Although there isn’t an on site … Continue reading

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Family Dinner Swap: Easy homebaked egg rolls

When our children were younger, my sister Tammy and I would constantly telephone each other, asking What are you cooking for dinner tonight. Amy at Park City Girl has taken this one step further and is sponsoring a family dinner … Continue reading

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Acadian quilts

My friend Jeanette has been busy quilting up a storm.  She is the finisher of most of my quilts.  Through the winter she keeps herself busy finishing quilts for a select few and making scrap ones for sale.  Some of … Continue reading

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