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Mouse ...

 I'm just back from the library. For a small town library, it sure is busy there which I love to see. I passed by the Carp Custom Creamery Ice Cream shop and thought of LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color's question this week... did we grow up going to Dairy Queen? No I did not as they were not around in Newfoundland back then but I do have fond memories of summer visits with my Gander grandmother (the war widow) and going to the restaurant there. We always got banana splits as she was an ice cream lover ...

  Welcome to the BIG FINISH

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it worked

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We made the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we all used my 

Sew Simple ...

Hollyhocks

Midnight in the Garden

This is my Hollyhock quilt from 2010

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LuAnn Kessi 

Picture this - a completely solar-powered, aerodynamically designed, sleek automobile of the future. Its exterior is so dark and shiny that the passing landscape is reflected perfectly on its surface.

Cool Trees, Scorching Planet

In January, we received a mini Oliso Iron, complete with a matching Solemate (a base for placing the hot iron) and a thick wool carry case. Island Batik's August Challenge is to decorate the carry case for our Oliso Mini Irons.

This was an unusual project. The thick wool carry case would certainly break a needle or two, if I tried sewing on it. The idea ...

I WAS going to say Rose of Sharon!! I am quite confused about plants, but I believe you are correct! It's hard to believe that my paternal grandfather and mother had green thumbs, yet I struggle to name even a few plants in my garden. 

But I was attempting to use my pale green thumbs as I puttered in the garden in the morning. More in a second. 

It was another fun day at the Virtual Retreat. Our new hours are 3 PM to approximately 9 PM EST, in case you'd like to join us in the future ...

 I was just getting used to it being June and now it is July. I feel like I've been very busy. Tony had his drivers' license renewal which, being over 80, meant he had to go to the office and do the testing which he aced. I find it odd they don't check how your feet or any reflexes are. Shouldn't that be as important as knowing how to draw a clock face to include 10 past 10. However, I've read seniors still have the least accidents of all age groups, so maybe it's all ...

Hand embroidery, applique and lace.

  Welcome to Week Four

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

  Welcome to Week Three 

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

I am totally obsessed with sardines!! They are trending big time. I have a fish keychain from Ruby Star Society, the best goofy doormat featuring a full tin of them (which my husband loves), and my favorite t-shirt is from H&M. I even found a candle at Anthropologie… and I want so much more. That obsession led me to start making some fish templates for us! I’ve already made some fish-themed charity quilt blocks and have big plans for more projects—so stay tuned. To officially kick off my sardine obsession here on the blog, I wanted to ...

 A couple weeks ago our older kitty and supervisor, Ms. Spooky Boo, passed away. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer and then went downhill very quickly. She was 13 years old. 

My son, Parker, was Ms. Boo's person. When he was little she would not allow him to take a bath without her supervision. She would howl outside the bathroom door if she got left out. She supervised his every move (which is why we called her The Supervisor) and he was with her when she passed.

I don't know where this item came from, but Parker ...

more weaving and a little padded silk

 It's funny how you have an entire day to sew, yet I didn't get much done! How does that work? I was on the phone for two lengthy conversations. I took both calls outside, and neither had issues hearing me. Was it my lucky day? Or are things looking up with my cell phone? 

I've noticed a heron flying overhead several times while walking the dogs. Is it flying to my house? I want to run home to see, but I'm pretty sure that with their large wingspan, it wouldn't feel comfortable coming into our ...

Applique, weaving and patchwork.....a sample.