::This Year It’s Simple::

It’s hard not to be in the moment right now.  We’ve been an endless sick ward.  Thinking about putting together anything beyond the cheese, beer and olives that I am currently having for dinner requires too much thought.  So on that note, I guess I am thankful that my family could care less about turkey.  [...]

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::Up on the Inspiration Board::

This quilt was created by Abigail Newbold.

Browsing through the December Dwell I came upon it. Something about it really captured me. It’s simple. I have two weddings coming my way next Summer and have my eye out there for fabrics and ideas. This definitely fit into the inspiring category.

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::Sewing Month::

There is no doubt that it is November in Seattle. The rain is here. Roan continually asks me if the sun is going down, and it’s only noon. I was telling Jeffrey yesterday that I finally have November in Seattle figured out. I sew and sew and sew… Oh, and [...]

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He’s Even Better with Sprinkles

Hoping…Wishing…Dreamin’ of better days.
Trophy Cupcake in Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle has its sprinkles in all the right places. Check them out. Sorry though, I enjoy my carrot cake cupcakes with coconut. They should have gotten the recipe when they were on Martha. Roan’s a big fan of the red velvet.

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::Autumn Wedding::

I made my deadline and finished the wedding quilt. I won’t even go into the details of my mess up on the edging. It’s fixed and looks great. I was so pleased with the outcome. I quilted it with a simple stitch in the ditch around the squares with variegated thread. [...]

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