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Camera straps, books and more! 25 Aug 2013 | 05:49 pm
In a somewhat spur of the moment decision on Friday night, I started pulling fabrics for a new batch of camera straps. It's been a very long time since I've made any, mostly because I was busy writing...
Late summer 19 Aug 2013 | 04:28 pm
School starts in just a few days and we have been busy soaking up the last of summer between back to school errands. We're enjoying local produce, cooking and baking, organizing the studio, savoring t...
For Suzanne 15 Aug 2013 | 01:22 am
I met my friend Suzanne when her daughter and Jane were in the same 3 year old preschool class. That was over 10 years ago. Our girls were fast friends (still are) and their friendship, like many betw...
And more rope baskets... 24 Jul 2013 | 12:33 am
A few times a year, I swap crafts with my girlfriends. We each choose one thing to make and then make multiples of it to swap with each other. After successfully making my first rope basket, I decided...
Melon Crush Quilt 23 Jul 2013 | 02:29 am
Finally, a finish. Because I made this quilt for our church and school's annual carnival, it needed a name. My friend, Jill, came up with Melon Crush so there it is. Quite a good fit, if you ask me. ...
Summer Reading, Part One 17 Jul 2013 | 06:09 pm
Hi there. We escaped to the mountains, spending a week in Glacier National Park and Yellowstone. It was glorious - the mountains, the lakes, the wildlife AND being off the grid. No TV, no phone, no wi...
Rope basket 1 Jul 2013 | 09:03 pm
I finished the rope basket I started last week on Saturday. I just needed a few minutes to sit down and complete the hand sewing portion which took no time at all. In fact, the entire thing was easy-p...
Lately 27 Jun 2013 | 06:56 pm
This is happening outside Jane's window. Every time I go down our driveway, I see the mother robin sitting patiently in her nest. We are all excited to see the progress of those little eggs. I finish...
While the kids are away... 18 Jun 2013 | 07:38 pm
The girls left for camp on Sunday. The house is so quiet! But along with that lack of noise, comes bigger freedom with how I spend my time. On my way home from exercise yesterday, I stopped at JoAnn's...
The Staple Dress - No. 1 3 Jun 2013 | 05:28 am
The girls had their last day of school on the 23rd. We were all ready for the school year to be over. No more homework! And loads more down time, for them and for me. With a few hours of...
