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What I’m working on Wednesday

Posted on May 15, 2013 by emily

I bought this broken herringbone quilt pattern from violet craft and I’m finally getting around to working on it! I have all my strips sewn together and now I need to cut and re-piece. I’m loving it so far and … Continue reading →

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Garden time!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by emily

Mother’s Day has passed and now it is safe to plant a garden in Colorado! I’m so excited to get everything in the ground and to watch it grow! My herbs are coming back in full force from last year … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Finds Friday

Posted on May 10, 2013 by emily

I’m loving this camera pencil sharpener.  I have an old camera collection and our pencil sharpener just bit the dust so I’m thinking this may be just the thing.   Because I have recenlty been using my phone more to … Continue reading →

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Quilt Bee Blocks are finished!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by emily

I finished by blocks for the quilt Bee Swap and I’m headed out to the post office to mail them today.  I started out doing improv, as I showed last week, but decided to be a strict rule follower and … Continue reading →

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Learning …

Posted on April 1, 2013 by emily

Since I have now finished two quilts in the past few years I started thinking that I could become a quilter.  I have since become a bit discouraged as it seems like every time I have a good idea my … Continue reading →

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What I’m working on Wednesday…

Posted on March 13, 2013 by emily

I am working on a zipper quilt right now.  I have it all cut out {the worst part of quilting} and now I’m getting my strips together.  Such a fun pattern and beautiful fabrics. And yesterday I finished my Scrappy … Continue reading →

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Gift Giving

Posted on March 10, 2013 by emily

I have been reading the 29 gifts book and I’m enjoying it.  It caused me to reflect today as I wrapped up a special package for someone I love on just how and why it feels so good to give. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday: What I’m working on

Posted on February 20, 2013 by emily

I’m working on this flower canvas for my daugher’s bedroom.  I have a lot more layers to add but it’s a good start. For some reason I got it in my head that I am a ‘quilter’ now (since I … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Finds Friday

Posted on February 15, 2013 by emily

If you are in need of some great toy microphones for a birthday party {like I recently was} or a family reunion or anything where you need to sing into a microphone, these are an awesome deal.  They are also … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Anatomy of Peace

Posted on February 12, 2013 by emily

The Anatomy of Peace is a very interesting and helpful read.  I loved the concepts that it introduced to me and I will continue to study the diagrams so I can improve my relationships.  I give this book 5 stars! … Continue reading →

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