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July 13, 2025
Sunday Chat from From My Carolina Home

Time for a Sunday chat, so get yourself a cuppa and settle in for a long and picture heavy post. There has been a lot of activity in the garden lately, as it is in lovely bloom now. The day lilies have been giving us two or three blooms each day. The orange ones I don’t like are still in the garden, but it has been too hot to dig them up. This is the only one I have left that I like, pretty ruffled edge apricot with a yellow throat.

The goldfinches have been here daily, sporting their ...

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June 30, 2025
Two Stitchy Project Updates, Back to Basic Recipes, New Small Appliance from Canadian Needle Nana

 Walking has been a challenge here lately because of the heat. I experienced something I've never felt before while down at the pond the other day. One of those breezes that wells from the ground came up and it blew hot air at my face. So hot! The poor dogs were panting so we three just hightailed it back to the house where I'm so thankful our AC is working again...only were able to use it once last summer. The thermometer told me it was 35C which I think is like 94 F or close- you have ...

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Flowers, Birds and Books, Slow Stitching Too from Canadian Needle Nana

 This is beautiful ground cover if you need such in your garden. I find the name an unfortunate one for something so pretty...Lungwort. All the colours at once...purples, pinks and violets but tiny so easily missed. I also note they do okay in the shade here.

After missing out on the Phoebes fledging, I'd been keeping a close eye on the robin's nest on the front veranda. Sure enough I was able to watch the last of the three fledge, a great thrill for me. He was outside the nest early morning, the others already gone ...

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June 23, 2025
Stitchy Wizardry, Blue Strings, Summer Desserts from Canadian Needle Nana

 Well summer is upon us...it happens around this time every year :) no matter what the weather or temperatures. And what a marvel it all is. From the very early morning light to later sunsets, I am trying my best to take it all in and appreciate it. For it all moves by quickly...take the Phoebes with their nest on the sound box on the back of the house, for instance. The family...three little ones, are already raised and gone. They must have snuck out in the dead of night for me to have missed them the way ...

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June 16, 2025
My Second Best Thrift Find, Summer Hand Stitching, Cold Water Swimming from Canadian Needle Nana

The birds are sweetly singing and the earth is blossoming forth as the old saying goes. What a treat to be in June, even a June that is only slightly sunny with a cool edge to the breezes. And the beautiful flowers don't seem to mind at all. I love my Irises.

And this combination of colours...the purple, violet and deep down, that extreme yellow...
I finally got into another thrift store. And the sentence You need this like you need a hole in the head definitely applied. I have a small collection of dog figurines mostly found ...

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June 10, 2025
The art of learning and staying connected in the quilt world from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

It's time for a reality check! I did say that there was NOTHING in July; however, that is false. I have a LOT of writing to do in July. I love writing, and I can do it on my time—even in the middle of the night if I want. So yes, I will be busy in July; there just won't be classes. That's why we have editors—they remind us of our commitments and keep us on track! 

Today is going to be a traumatic day for our house. Miss Lexi has to get some dental ...

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June 8, 2025
Summer Machine Stitching Plan, Pretty Blooms, EPP Starry Hexagons, Fine Hair Help from Canadian Needle Nana

Well, it's June and someone should tell the weather that. We had an overnight frost warning one night last week and someone told me there were snowflakes in the air one afternoon. I didn't see that, perhaps because of all the rain pouring down in spits and starts around us here at the wooden house. And it's been cold, single digits most of last week climbing into double by day's end. This week it's been climbing higher and yesterday we had a hint of humidity- so maybe the sputtering start is about to end. 

But ...

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Sunday Chat – Flowers, Mountains, Beading from From My Carolina Home

Last week, My Sweet Babboo and I did a test drive to time the route and check the roads for an upcoming drive for our MINI club. We are leading a group up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a picnic lunch at Pisgah Inn. There is only one road up to that section of the parkway open to us right now. The Pisgah Inn is open, and we want to bring attention to the business and take our club there to support them. This day, the clouds were settled into the valley so thick that they covered the mountaintops ...

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June 3, 2025
Two Stitchy Projects Updates, Birding News, And My Purchase from Canadian Needle Nana

A piece of my plant broke and I stuck it in this little single sprig bird vase.

I enjoyed seeing the tiny bud open and then when I took it out, a root was growing! It is now planted in soil.
Growth is amazing!
Here is the blouse I purchased at Simon's on my Mother's Day trip to Ottawa. It is roomy, light and airy. The tag says it's made of 100% cotton but definitely not the kind of cotton we quilt with as this is so light. 
Thank you for all your comments on my POST ...

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May 25, 2025
Scrappiest Quilt Ever, Shivery Spring from Canadian Needle Nana

It's been dreary weather-wise this week. Very wet and also cold. Early mornings flirted with freezing but for one managed to hold at 0C. My winter jacket has been pressed into service again but I'm very thankful it is not snow like so many parts of Canada and the U.S. have been getting.  And the weather hasn't held back the wonderful growth surrounding the Wooden House. These tiny grape Hyacinth type flowers dotted the side yard. Their colour is gorgeous.

And these pink mallow like flowers are all over the place too.  
There are many wild ...

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May 23, 2025
Sunday Seasonal and Stitchy Starry Stuff from Canadian Needle Nana

 The birdsong alone is worth a very early morning start to the day. A switch has been turned and it's like cue the sun, the birds, and all the growing things too. Here Ned is amazed by the sprouting leaves that have appeared seemingly overnight. 

Note the fallen trees and branches; ice storms are very hard on old trees.

And it's definitely spring when Ontario's provincial flower is in bloom...the beautiful and delicate White Trillium. If I had a wish to improve it, it would be that it become hardier and last longer. 
And it is ...

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May 14, 2025
The Past Few Weeks... from From the Strawberry Patch...

Consider this a catch-up post. I really do always have the best intentions of keeping up with this blog but, as we all know, life has a way of taking over. We did have a wonderful time with my Dad visiting here for three weeks before we headed back north with him at the beginning of the month.He especially enjoyed this copy of National Geographic from April 1928, his birth month and year; gifted

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The Past Few Weeks... from From the Strawberry Patch...

Consider this a catch-up post. I really do always have the best intentions of keeping up with this blog but, as we all know, life has a way of taking over. We did have a wonderful time with my Dad visiting here for three weeks before we headed back north with him at the beginning of the month.He especially enjoyed this copy of National Geographic from April 1928, his birth month and year; gifted

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May 12, 2025
Liberty's Birds, Teeny Stitches, Spring Signs, and A Getaway from Canadian Needle Nana

 A few photos of a reluctant spring here..

The largest turtle I've seen at our little pond.
Then I realized he wasn't alone. There must be others about too.
I've pulled a few fabrics to work on Block 2 of Liberty's Birds. 
This is perhaps my favorite block. Do you think that is the glorious eagle?  And one of my favourite motifs, a wreath is on this Block 2 which is called Justice's Wreath
To do with cross stitching, I did a test using one strand of thread over two as suggested by readers.  I ...

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May 7, 2025
Dress Shopping, Spring Delights, Stitchy Projects, That Weather Incident from Canadian Needle Nana

My sole lilac tree is starting to sprout. It's very old and getting slower to bud every year. In fact I had thought it was done, and am delighted to see these few sprigs.

The Trout lilies have opened.
And just like that, I spy a Dandelion too. 
Though cold and rainy so far, spring is moving along in our neck of the woods. 

Yesterday I put all my Basket Love bits up on the back hall wall to take stock. I made note of what I need to finish the baskets and how to keep brightening the overall ...

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May 4, 2025
Unusual Thrift Find, Happy Scrolling Sites, Bear Bell And Baskets Too from Canadian Needle Nana

Pouring down rain lately made for a couple of  drab mornings. One of those mornings, I used my thrifted umbrella, the one that is kind of useless as it doesn't really keep the rain off just sort of but I love the shape and colour. I bought it years ago and it remains my most unusual and probably most impractical thrift buy. 

 It's unique enough I always wonder about who owned it before me. It's got a real wooden handle too.  This was at the end of the walk and I'm actually wet. Form over function ...

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April 27, 2025
Lupin Cross Stitch is Done from The Cozy Quilter

I added the last outlining stitches to my lupins cross stitch this week when Christine was over to sew one evening. I will take this to the framers soon, along with my Winter Woods project.  I purchased this kit when we were in Newfoundland in June 2023.  I also purchased a kit to make a pitcher plant hooked rug when I was there and hope to work on it next. 


I found my bin of cotton clothesline cording and made a couple of rope bowls this week.  I will probably make a few more this week to use up the ...

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April 26, 2025
Decluttering is so much fun!! (for real!) from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

Now you see why I'm not a gardener! I got the names of these flowers wrong. These are hyacinths, not hibiscus. Why did I do that? I know these flowers, but obviously had a moment. Oh yes - flowers - love them, but not my thing! I just enjoy the beauty! Thanks for catching that! I went back and changed it! 

Hyacinths! 

And I spotted another TREE that's in bloom. What kind of tree? No clue! And I don't really care - it's just pretty! 

A blooming tree in the neighborhood

A lot of things happened yesterday! If you ...

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March 17, 2025
Videos, Norma's Baskets, Best Free Pattern, Birds are Back from Canadian Needle Nana

The trails are providing all the workout I need these days. With melting and overnight freezing (-15 windchill -glad I wasn't out there), they are slushy, bumpy and narrow in places. Like walking a tightrope which is good for my balance. But I've had to take a ski pole along as I really don't want to turn an ankle. On the up side, the slightly warmer daytime temps mean less clothing is needed which is enjoyable. And surprise, surprise, the song birds are singing. Last Saturday, early morning, when I was gathering wood at the back basement ...

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February 26, 2025
I need flowers, now! from Art In Search

      It is that time in February where I have had it with dark, cold winter. Lots of ice with constant snow this year. I love houseplants and outdoor plants. I have to settle for indoor gardens this time of year. In the fall I bought some new African violets and some small orchids besides what I already have. I am very grateful for blooming growing things right now. It helps keep me motivated to keep sewing.



    A friend I had not seen in a long time, dropped off this bouquet to me as she received it from someone and is ...

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