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July 13, 2025
New Quilt Start, Embroidering Flowers, Journeying On from Canadian Needle Nana

The garden and outside in general does call to me these summer days which answers LeeAnna's at Not Afraid of Color question of hammock or digging when it comes to gardens. I get up close with my flowers as I do a little weeding almost every day. There are many beds here and there is usually a point each summer where they "get away from me". I'll start out with them very trimmed but mid way, the growth takes over, especially in the heat, and I will admit it all becomes unmanageable. But since it's just us ...

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Two videos, lace cloth. from Karen Ann Ruane

embroidery and lace cloth, two videos.

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Sunday Stash July 13, 2025 from Quilt Paint Create

No change in the numbers.

I fully finished the Brazilian embroidery piece this week. I stitched it a while ago……more than three and less than five years? Something like that. It was an EGA mini project from back when I belonged to the Guild.

I fussed with it a long time, but I couldn’t get it to look any better. It was stitched on very stiff fabric, plus I interfaced it to hold the rayon floss in place. When I tried wetting it, the floss bled. Sometimes it’s better to accept what is and move on.

I ...

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July 12, 2025
Surfaces......embroidery. from Karen Ann Ruane

hand embroidery,

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July 11, 2025
A Lake, a Farm, and a Garden from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We had a lazy morning yesterday. We got up early enough, but then Mike and Smitty went back to bed. While they slept a little longer, I finished of the 7th of the Raggedy and Friends blocks.


Here are the blocks I have for this quilt so far.


When everyone was finished with their beauty sleep, we took off to find the Matanuska Glacier overlook. Well. That turned into just a slight fiasco. Before I tell you about what went wrong, just take another look at this mountain. Yes, it's the same one we saw ...

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A Lake, a Farm, and a Garden from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We had a lazy morning yesterday. We got up early enough, but then Mike and Smitty went back to bed. While they slept a little longer, I finished of the 7th of the Raggedy and Friends blocks.


Here are the blocks I have for this quilt so far.


When everyone was finished with their beauty sleep, we took off to find the Matanuska Glacier overlook. Well. That turned into just a slight fiasco. Before I tell you about what went wrong, just take another look at this mountain. Yes, it's the same one we saw ...

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July 8, 2025
What to do on a Rainy Day from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Well, it rained most of the day yesterday. We made good on our threat to visit a couple of chocolate shops in town. Our first stop was Aurora Chocolate. We almost missed this since it was inside a building with huge signs identifying it as a Century 21 real estate office. There was one small sign at the tippy top of the building that gave away the chocolate shop inside. Even after finding the building, it was hard to find the door that opened to some stairs leading to the second floor. Then...just this humble ...

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What to do on a Rainy Day from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Well, it rained most of the day yesterday. We made good on our threat to visit a couple of chocolate shops in town. Our first stop was Aurora Chocolate. We almost missed this since it was inside a building with huge signs identifying it as a Century 21 real estate office. There was one small sign at the tippy top of the building that gave away the chocolate shop inside. Even after finding the building, it was hard to find the door that opened to some stairs leading to the second floor. Then...just this humble ...

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July 7, 2025
» Jacquelynne Steves

Let’s talk about one of the cutest little helpers in your sewing room: needle minders!

If you’ve ever set down your needle “just for a second” and had it disappear into the couch cushion, the carpet, or—gulp—your sock, you are going to love these clever little gadgets.

A needle minder is a pretty enamel charm with a strong magnet that keeps your needle safe, secure, and right where you left it. No more frantic searches or accidental toe-stabs.

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July 6, 2025
Sunday Stash July 6, 2025 from Quilt Paint Create

Apologies for the delay in last week’s link up. WordPress had a moment and took the blog down Sunday morning. Once real people looked it over on Monday, they restored it.

Not enough fabric out last week to count.

I fell off the no buy wagon yesterday. It was a good run while it lasted. I was thrifting with a friend and this piece of silk was $2. Leaving it on the shelf was not an option.

I also made a small piece to test a round mattress finish for embroidery. I couldn’t find a tutorial online and ...

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July 1, 2025
Life Happens in Homer from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Welcome to July! It was cloudy for a good part of the morning, and so it was a good day to do some laundry. We'd already planned on Egg McMuffins. Is there a better way to start the day? It took the sting out of doing laundry just knowing we'd pre-reward ourselves with a sumptuous breakfast. And while I'd ordinarily entertain you with pictures of our food, today I'll break with tradition and show you the inside of this particular McDonald's. I liked these simple murals on the walls mainly, I ...

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Life Happens in Homer from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Welcome to July! It was cloudy for a good part of the morning, and so it was a good day to do some laundry. We'd already planned on Egg McMuffins. Is there a better way to start the day? It took the sting out of doing laundry just knowing we'd pre-reward ourselves with a sumptuous breakfast. And while I'd ordinarily entertain you with pictures of our food, today I'll break with tradition and show you the inside of this particular McDonald's. I liked these simple murals on the walls mainly, I ...

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» Jacquelynne Steves

Say “Aloha” to our newest release inside The Art of Home Club – the Leaf & Feather Collection! This vibrant, vacation-inspired pattern set is the perfect way to bring a little sunshine, color, and tropical charm into your creative space this summer.

Whether you’re stitching in the cool of your sewing room or out on the porch with a glass of iced tea, these cheerful birds, tropical leaves, and blooming flowers are sure to make you smile.


What’s Included in the Collection:

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Six pages from Karen Ann Ruane

Six embroidered pages.

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June 30, 2025
Woven ribbon for an edge. from Karen Ann Ruane

hand embroidery and woven ribbon for an edge.

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June 28, 2025
A little pocket and a handkerchief for an edge. from Karen Ann Ruane

A little stitched pocket and a handkerchief for an edge.

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June 26, 2025
A new embroidered surface. from Karen Ann Ruane

a new hand embroidered surface

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June 25, 2025
Kenai Fjords National Park from ... Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. I told you I was taking tomorrow off from blogging because we have an early boat to catch. Still, I wanted to tell you about the stuff we did today while it's still fresh in my mind. 

We started by driving into town to visit the Kenai Fjords National Park visitor center. I was able to pick up a refrigerator magnet there. On down the road, we would visit the Exit Glacier Area.


Along the way, we pulled out at this spot where we could get a good look at the Exit Glacier.


There was ...

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Kenai Fjords National Park from Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. I told you I was taking tomorrow off from blogging because we have an early boat to catch. Still, I wanted to tell you about the stuff we did today while it's still fresh in my mind. 

We started by driving into town to visit the Kenai Fjords National Park visitor center. I was able to pick up a refrigerator magnet there. On down the road, we would visit the Exit Glacier Area.


Along the way, we pulled out at this spot where we could get a good look at the Exit Glacier.


There was ...

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June 24, 2025
Embroidery, applique and lace. from Karen Ann Ruane

Hand embroidery, applique and lace.

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