Chilling

The weather at my end is quite chilly.  We are to expect some dusting of snow this week.  I don’t like the cold, but I do like the coziness of the cold weather.  Since I am enjoying a bit of a down time this week, won’t you join me for a cup of tea and [...]

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Leaves, leaves, leaves!

Our fall foliage this year isn’t exactly glorious in appearance.  I am speculating that it is due too much rain.  You know how each year everyone seems to have their own theory as to why the leaves aren’t turning beautifully as in years past, haha.  Nonetheless, we are no lacking in the number of leaves [...]

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Coincidence!

I am really grateful that we had some sunshine over the weekend, after a long bout of nothing but rain!  We took a little walk after church today -  and guess who came by and said hi?!

I guess Mr. Ladybug couldn’t pass by without saying to his own kind after seeing a profusion of them [...]

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One is never enough!

I found this delightful book!

I have long been fascinated by these adorable dolls, and am very gratified that I was able to read about their making process!  Shown is a little set in my possession:

Come, I will show you some amazing sets shown in the book:

These beauties were initially these bun-looking thingies:

And when there are [...]

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Blue Ribbons for Blue Monday!

Hello Everyone,
I trust that you had a good weekend. Mine was nice, but busy as always. I know not where I would find the time, but I started a couple of new projects on top of the magazine projects I have no way to getting out. But, these projects keep my little [...]

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Blues from Canada!

I won a giveaway hosted by Dorothy Baker recently.  You can guess at my reaction when I saw that she had included a blue/white plate among the giveaway gifts!!!  Dorothy knows of my addiction, and has graciously gifted me with a Spode Blue Room plate!  I have in my collection more than a dozen of [...]

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Scoring brownie points with a baby

I hardly ever practice without making something. I love to just jump into a project, even if it is for practice purposes. I have been wanting to start a quilt involving some stitchery. To get ready for that endeavor, I made a little stuffed doll for baby. A win-win situation! [...]

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Austen Book Talk

Having been brought up and trained in Science, I am by no means a literary person. I am not schooled in classics, but I am most definitely a Pride & Prejudice fan! I came across “Just Jane” by Nancy Moser that I can’t wait to crack open:

I had thoroughly enjoyed “Washington’s Lady”, and [...]

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Are you an artist?

I  was doing some stitching at a coffee shop one early evening last week, and a youngster of about 10 years of age approached and asked me if I was an artist…

I have NEVER thought of myself as the arteeeestic type.  So, without even thinking to mull over my answer for one nanosecond, I told [...]

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Inspire by white again,

.… and a little bit of yellow!
I cannot let this summer pass by without sharing with your my all-time summer favorite:

If you need a summer color combination, I hope you are inspired by the white/yellow/green combo!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed your little visit.

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