Let’s Talk About Pillows

When was the last time you bought yourself a new pillow for your bed? I asked this question of some friends recently, and their responses were much the same as mine - years.  We all know about dust mites, and keeping our bedding clean, vacuuming the mattress from time to time, but I'll bet most …

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Be My Neighbor Block 14

This block was one I needed to redesign as a sailboat doesn't fit with my view of the neighborhood.  Turned out it was pretty easy to do. Here again is my plan. I need to step up the timeline on finishing the flimsy here if I want time to get it quilted and bound by …

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Christmas in July plus more ideas for seasonal sewing and crafting

I thought you might like to see some of the projects I did last year during my 12 Days of Christmas event coinciding with the Christmas blog hop event. Here are some links to those projects, plus some other Christmas projects from prior years. In keeping with my blog being about a lot of subjects, …

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Having Fun in Lexington, Kentucky

Last week, DH had to go to Lexington, Kentucky to do some work, so once again I packed a bag and tagged along.  I had a fun time shopping and sight seeing while he was working. Lexington says it is the horse capital of the world, with much in the town being about the horse. …

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The Safelight Project Update

The response to the Safelight project idea has just been incredible, so get ready for a long and picture heavy post. Thank you so much to everyone that has participated, with cards and donations for the gift bags.  I have begun assembling the bags, and want to show you were we are at this point.  …

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Carolina Shop Hop – and some additional fun stops

Every summer, some of the quilt stores in western NC get together for a shop hop.  The hop runs 10 days, begins this Friday the 21st and will run to the following weekend.   For those planning to do the hop, there are a couple of stores that aren't on the participating list that are right …

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Well Loved Quilt Repair – Purple Sunbonnet Sue

Recently I finished up another hand repair of a well-loved quilt.  I really enjoy doing this, and love having people bring me these quilts.  This was Donna's daughter's quilt when she was a baby, and now the daughter was becoming a mother.  Donna wanted the quilt repaired so that her new grand-baby could cuddle with …

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Summer Chilled Corn Crab Soup

A luncheon on a hot summer day needs something cold and delicious!  I had an idea for a cold crab and corn soup, and decided to try it out on my friends at a recent luncheon.  They pronounced it good, and I liked it too.  I gave DH a bowl for his lunch, and he …

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The Swing Bag – A Scrap Dance Pattern

Wouldn't you love to have a great travel bag for the holidays, or any travel weekend?  This weekender bag is compact yet packs a punch. You won't believe how much you can fit into it, and still have organization!  It will hold enough clothes and toiletries for a weekend getaway, just Swing it over your …

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The Safelight Project with chances for you to win!

Recently I had a very nice conversation via email with a lady named Laresa about our local women's shelter and crisis intervention services.  Safelight incorporates many services for domestic violence victims and sexual assault victims providing counseling, case management, court advocacy, support groups and job training under one umbrella organization.  One of their services, a …

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