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 I've lost track of how many thrillers I've read where a family member travels to an isolated retreat to uncover what really happened to a loved one. It's a common plotline and one that I tend to enjoy. The Deepest Lake is one of the best. By the time that Rose applies for the memoir writing retreat under her maiden name, she's already done everything she could to find out what really happened to her daughter. There was a police investigation. She hired a private investigator. Chapters alternate between Rose's search for information and Jules ...

Good morning, my friends! It's our last morning in Bowling Green. When we get ourselves around, we'll continue on a journey to our eastern-most stop this trip at Georgetown, Kentucky. It's just a little bit north of Lexington, and about a three-hour drive. We don't have much planned for the area except to visit a horse ranch. We want to see the thoroughbreds. We're told it's foaling season, and so we should see some young foals. 

Backing up to our day yesterday, I spent some time on my embroidery, finishing off the roof and ...

Good morning, my friends! It's our last morning in Bowling Green. When we get ourselves around, we'll continue on a journey to our eastern-most stop this trip at Georgetown, Kentucky. It's just a little bit north of Lexington, and about a three-hour drive. We don't have much planned for the area except to visit a horse ranch. We want to see the thoroughbreds. We're told it's foaling season, and so we should see some young foals. 

Backing up to our day yesterday, I spent some time on my embroidery, finishing off the roof and ...

On January 9, 2011, Gregory was baptized by his maternal grandfather. Here they are again: 13 years and four months later, at that same baptismal font. He, along with thirteen others, made public affirmation of that baptism yesterday; at his confirmation. We were blessed to witness this and are so very proud of this young man for his commitment and his hard work.         

On January 9, 2011, Gregory was baptized by his maternal grandfather. Here they are again: 13 years and four months later, at that same baptismal font. He, along with thirteen others, made public affirmation of that baptism yesterday; at his confirmation. We were blessed to witness this and are so very proud of this young man for his commitment and his hard work.         

The egret was quite close--guarding a nest, perhaps?  Upper: sand cherry  (a bush). Lower: crabapple (obviously a tree); mullein.

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At the guild meeting last week I signed up for the upcoming round robin.  It will begin next month so I have to figure out my starter block (an orphan ...

With being in eight(!!) quilt shows this year, I've been working hard behind the scenes to make new store samples.

This quilt I've now made a few times(one was a Christmas version). This version came about as I as moving some fabrics around and inspiration struck.

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I have a lot of catching up to do. When I last stitched on And God Saw, Markup told me it would be completed July 17 if I kept up at the same rate of stitching. A few days of very little stitching and when I picked it up yesterday, Markup said it would be...

It has been a very busy past few days. We had some bad weather threats on Wednesday, and ended up with several people sheltering with us in our basement during two separate tornado warnings that were issued. Thankfully, all turned out well here. My husband went on his days off Thursday thru Sunday. Thursday, our… Continue reading How Does My Garden Grow?

We welcome the May Daze as it brings gorgeous new fabrics and notions in May’s Sew Sampler Box!

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

2024 Pieceful Baskets Sew Sampler Quilt Along

We’re ready to get going with this year’s Sew Sampler Box Sew Along, Pieceful Baskets, which measures 66.5″ x 86.5″ finished.

This sampler quilt draws on traditional sewing baskets for inspiration while becoming an artfully ...

I have now been 126 days alcohol-free. I continue to feel great about this decision in my life and wanted to share with you what I think is the number one benefit. There are many benefits but I think clarity is the one that I love the most.

Eliminating alcohol has given me clarity in work, friendships, and family.

I have thought about lowering the price of my membership, QG Creative Design Society for some time. I knew that I wanted to make it more affordable for everyone and that it wasn’t at the current price. The task of ...

 I don't get much time for personal sewing these days. As a shop owner, most of my sewing time is spent on store samples and class samples. One of my nieces is getting married soon and she asked me to make some little duffle bags for her to give to her bridesmaids. So all last week, in between my regular shop duties, I made 7 duffle bags for her.

I used fabrics from my stash so all of the fabrics I used are older, discontinued fabrics. For the zippers, I used a package of By Annie's zipper by ...

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