Monthly Archives: February 2010

Peroxide saves the day

Posted on February 11, 2010 by mam

I pricked my finger with a straight pin while working on the blue quilt.  Quickly I dropped the quilt to avoid any blood spots on the fabric.   Most of my quilts have enough DNA to duplicate me at any time.  … Continue reading →

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Sewing is a family thing

Posted on February 9, 2010 by mam

Sarah is recovering nicely although the nurse visits daily to change the dressing.  Her next doctor`s appointment is in two days time, hopefully she will get the okay to return to school.   This past weekend there was a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Bunnies are ready to leave the burrow

Posted on February 7, 2010 by mam

I have surprised myself by finishing the March blocks for the cottage swap before the end of February.  Here are the twelve blocks laid out and ready to be mailed across the country.  Now all I need to do is … Continue reading →

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Didn`t get a t-shirt

Posted on February 6, 2010 by mam

Andrea and Ron have been speaking at Word Press camps (Chicago, New York) while I stay home and babysit the girls.  Andrea promised to bring back  a t-shirt for me as proof that she was at the conference  and not … Continue reading →

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How a sewing machine works – how cool is this?

Posted on February 5, 2010 by mam
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Still sewing the blues

Posted on February 3, 2010 by mam

Each day the sun sets a bit later,  providing me with a few more minutes of natural light for  sewing.  I prefer natural light, especially when  cutting fabric.  This by far has been the easiest quilt yet, once all the … Continue reading →

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Happy Ground Hog Day!

Posted on February 2, 2010 by mam

Today is my DH`s favourite holiday.   There is no religious significance, no present giving, no decorations to gather, no dumb songs playing endlessly on the radio.   It is just one wonderful day celebrating the lowly whistle pig!  The only … Continue reading →

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Aprons

Posted on February 1, 2010 by mam

My friend Bridget sent this.  Brought back a few memories. Remember making an apron in Home Ec.? I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath,because she … Continue reading →

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