Category Archives: The world’s best daughter

Fabricgasim

On Mother’s Day my daughter sighed that she would love to make a quilt for her bed but it would require 24 fat quarters.   Now what’s a good mother to do?  Stop at Fabricville of course and buy more fabric during my trip … Continue reading

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When you care enough to press send

I hope your Mother’s Day was as peaceful and relaxing as mine.  As we have enough crap in our house, I encourage my children not to buy me presents.  A card or a telephone call makes me happy, even if the … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

On April 4, 1970 I became a member of the world’s oldest and most reverend club through the birth of my daughter!  Whether you became a mom through the birth of your child, through the adoption process or by way … 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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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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Soap coins

When Win and I are out shopping we are very selective where we shop due to my allergies.  We avoid all boutiques or stores which sell scented products such as candles.  Public washrooms also present problems.  I find it difficult … Continue reading

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April 4th the day I became a Mom

Today my talented, wonderful, beautiful, quirky daughter Andrea celebrates her first 39th birthday.  For the love of me I can’t remember how she got to be 39.   Your children can be your pride and joy, they can also be your … Continue reading

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She has the plague

This is Andrea posting on behalf of Mam (my mom). She called me up and she sounds like she’s on death’s doorstep. She has the plague. Others may know it as the flu, but in her case she’s barely hanging … Continue reading

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Where did the years go?

 If you are anywheres near St. Charles,  Illinois this Friday night and Saturday morning drop by the InHome Conference and say “hey” to my incredibly talented daughter Andrea.   She is guest speaker and is part of a panel discussion. She solos in … Continue reading

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A blast from the past

Andrea started it when she posted this picture of her and I from Christmas 1970.   For those of you who have always known me as a blonde or white hair femme fatale, this shows the true colour of my hair.   I … Continue reading

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