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Liz is giving away a copy of Pretty Little Pincushions and a handmade needle case in celebration of her 100th blog post.  She is hoping you will drop by and help her celebrate and leave a little bloggy love.  Every sewer loves a pretty pincushion…and needs a needle case.  Why not check out Liz’s blog [...]

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Jean is hosting her last giveaway for 2009 over on Quilting Ranny – A Grandparent’s Journey of Raising Grandchildren.  (I must say this giveaway is no turkey!)  She’s giving away books, fabric, a floss keeper and a variety of other things. There really are too many to mention. This is a giveaway you likely won’t [...]

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I’ve always been intrigued by fungi, but since I learned of Patty’s love for them I think of her every time I see striking ones.  These fungi are for Patty’s pleasure.

Until next time…
As one goes through life one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.
~ Katharine Hepburn ~

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My son sent this picture to me just a few minutes ago.  It made me smile as big as Lily is smiling.  How do you spell precious?  G R A N D C H I L D R E N.  Just wanted to share one of the precious things in this life that bring me [...]

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For some time I’ve noticed teapot cozies and thought how much fun it would be to have one.  They aren’t something you see for sale everyday.  Actually I’ve never seen one for sale, so I decided to try my hand at making one.  I found a pattern online I was going to follow, but follow [...]

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Last night my DH and I kicked back and watched a couple movies. While I was “watching” I tried out a crochet pattern for little people slippers. The pattern was easy to follow, and the slippers turned out sweet. The embellishment idea was my own. Without the rosette they looked oh [...]

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Being in a blue mood is not necessarily a bad thing.  Blue is tranquil and soothing.  It partners perfectly with tea.
Blue Willow china has been a favorite of mine since I was a young girl.  I chose a Twinings  Indian Spiced Chai today. I had never tried this brand before, but I’m sure to buy [...]

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These are pictures taken at different times over the past few weeks.  I had intended to post them as they were taken, but life, being what it is, got in my way. All subjects are not actually “wild”, but since our entire grounds have become, it fits.  All subjects are masterpieces from the Master’s hands.

The [...]

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Flying Blonde

Do you need something to smile about? Every day, WND selects the best joke offered up by readers and contributors to its Laughlines forum and brings it to you as the WND Joke of the Day. Here is today’s offering:
Two blondes were flying to New York from San Diego. Fifteen minutes into the flight, the [...]

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What is a tea cup exchange? The name pretty much says it all. You give a tea cup of your choice…and you receive a tea cup of another’s choice. Those interested in joining in will be given a name and address of another participant to send a pretty tea cup and saucier [...]

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