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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
Posted in Grandmothers
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Pretty china girl
Is this fabric too kitchzy for a quilt? 3 colours or 4. What do you think?
Posted in Quilts, Sew Mam Sew
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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
Posted in Family Tree
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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
Posted in Home Sweet Home, The three R's
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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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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
Posted in Home Sweet Home
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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
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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