Category: DD#1
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New blue things
To get myself in the tea party spirit, I treated myself to a new blue-and-white tea mug. Since I’m going to be inundated by burgundy and lavender for the next six months, I thought I should prepare myself first by getting one more blue thing. It’s been nice sipping hot tea in my cold studio…
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More excitement in our family
This is increasingly looking like a year where quilting will be taking a supporting role, all for the right reasons. In addition to preparing to welcome a new grandchild (courtesy DD#2), I will now be immersed with wedding plans (courtesy DD#1) as well. Happily, my eldest got engaged this weekend, and we’re thrilled for her!…
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Life happens
Last week was one of those “life happens” week. It would be untrue to say that I quilt full-time. No, there are many other responsibilities that crowd in and take precedence. Those things may very well be enjoyable to me, and I certainly wouldn’t want to eliminate them, but they still keep me out of…
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Purple, pink and blue Friday
We had a great Thanksgiving with wonderful, out-of-town friends. Thankfully, no Black Friday madness for us! None of us relish the thought of being crushed by crowds. Instead, the men did male-bonding stuff and went to the Air Force Museum, while we stayed behind in peace and quiet and I taught them how to make…
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Watercolor class 4
Yesterday I had my fourth watercolor class. I was running late about 15 minutes late. I sketched out a quick portrait of DD#1 as soon as I got there, and ended up doing this in about an hour and a half. Watercolor definitely doesn’t behave like other paints I’ve used! They just don’t stay put.…
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Happy Birthday, DD#1
Today DD#1 turns 26. Wow. How did that happen? Memories are an interesting blend of “it seems just like yesterday” and “it’s all a blur.” I remember the wonder of it all as she grew within me. I remember the fear and trepidation as I left the hospital with her in my arms. She was…
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I don’t knit or crochet or spin
I don’t knit, crochet, or spin so why am I buying yarn and wool roving? I guess because it’s soft and blue! Today DD#1 and I went to the Wool Gathering event at Young’s Dairy Farm. It’s an annual event where people bring their llamas, alpacas, sheep, angora rabbits, and whatever other animals that give…
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Tutorial: Fabric flowers
This weekend I have to teach a short workshop at a women’s retreat. I decided to teach how to make fabric flowers. Today DD#1 and I made up some samples. I figured I better actually make one before I tried to teach how! It’s a pretty simple craft that gives almost immediate satisfaction in a…