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Yes, I know, I’m plodding along with my apron stitchery, but that’s no reason not to trace off and prepare a new stitchery project.  I've decided I want to do this freebie from Stitch Doodles.

New pattern

Because I wanted to stitch something with a Spring vibe, I changed the words, and traced the pattern onto a very pale green fabric.  So far, I’ve made a small start. Sorry, but this didn't photograph terribly well, but I’m sure you get the idea.

I've made a start

I needed my helper to hold the ...

Today I got back to playing with Grace -  And wondered - "What if?" -  What if I tried to follow a stencil in this new section? -  I found one called "Over-All Swirl" -  That fit the area -    "Pounced" it -  And tried to follow the lines -  This time in "Regulated Cruise" mode -   That's sad -  Just plain sad - LOL -   I missed the mark in SO many places -  And mixed up some of the lines -

Yesterday really was too busy but I got a lot done.  Started with getting the flannel quilt ready for the frame, then running to Hobby Lobby to find a container to store all of my thread more neatly then what I was doing with it (3 boxes plus a small cardboard box) – so now […]

North country strippy quilt from before 1850. Antique British quilts made modern. Hand quilting.

I have quilts to share with you from Karen R.  We have several Karens and Karins who are quilt finishers so I decided to add a last initial to try to help keep them all separated.  I know it’s likely for a reader to keep them straight.  For me, as the coordinator, it’s hard, thus […]

It's that time again.  Time to head out to Kansas City for the annual Reject's Retreat.  This year my friend, Kailie was joining us.  She and I decided to drive from MI to MO.  Hubby mapped out several quilt shops for us to stop at along the way as we progressed.  He even put the times they opened up for us.  We started at Shipshewana.  Kailie had not ever been there.  First stop was Yoders and

Thank you all for your fence ideas. I’ve read them all and will answer the ones I remember here. Move Fence to the Front Corner: We technically are supposed to have our fences start at the back corner of the house and not come forward but, they are allowing us (not just us but the...

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Life is busy in my neck of the woods.  This is not going to change any time soon so I will just share my little bits of progress each week as usual.  I worked on my sheep rug hooking project earlier this week. The green grass is just about done now.  Next, I will finish that last bit of green on the right side of the picture before working on the blue sky and the yellow sun. 

We woke early and started packing and cleaning.  We had to be out by noon. We only took an hour and then we were on the road. Gladstone is an hour drive. Stopping at the corner store for ice cream cones. 

An experiment with a weird colour combination … I like the design, but not the colouring!

Much, much, much better!

A few weeks ago, our daughter and SIL and GS came here from NC.  We rented a place on White Lake from a friend of our family for the week.  It was only about a mile from Lake Michigan too.  We had so much fun!Hanging out with Gigi on White lakeThe view out the back door of the house.First boat ride, in papa's boat.With Gigi and Papa on Lake Michigan.Lake MichiganWe drove to pick up my sister and

Embossed and inked a plain tan fabric for a background for a fruit theme postcard swap. However, my emphasis seems to be more on dessert with a little fruit on top!

I know, I know.  The title of this post says “PEACH MUFFINS” but the recipe you see below says Strawberry Muffins.  It’s all good.  My recipe is interchangeable.  Put whatever fruit you want in and the muffins will be great. I know there aren’t any mixing instructions.  It’s totally okay.  Mix the first four ingredients […]

A second workroom has opened up and there are an additional 8 spots only,

for the retreat in Morrisburg, October 27-30.

Please see the April and June newsletters for detailed information.

If you are interested, email Susan Clarke at sjcway@cogeco.ca AND

send a $100.00 deposit to the guild account: limestonequilters@gmail.com.

I said this was a great method for putting in just a few minutes here and there. It is also fantastic for being portable.

I live in Missouri but I’m originally from Michigan. I needed to go back for a visit and didn’t want to lose 7 or 8 sewing days, so I brought it along. I managed to fit everything into two smallish boxes, plus the small portable sewing machine.

I could have brought it into the motel room where I stayed overnight on the way there and on the way back. I decided I was too ...

The day we leave is nearly here. We've spent the past several days packing and preparing. Mike has worked all week getting the RV in tip-top condition. It's been frustrating for him at times, fixing one thing, and then discovering something else that needs fixing. I believe he has it all done now though. Just before sitting down here, I found him washing the RV. That's always the last chore before hitching up.

Yesterday, I took some time to snap a photo of the state of the states. If you were with us on our last big ...

The day we leave is nearly here. We've spent the past several days packing and preparing. Mike has worked all week getting the RV in tip-top condition. It's been frustrating for him at times, fixing one thing, and then discovering something else that needs fixing. I believe he has it all done now though. Just before sitting down here, I found him washing the RV. That's always the last chore before hitching up.

Yesterday, I took some time to snap a photo of the state of the states. If you were with us on our last big ...