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National Book Lover’s Day!
Finally, a day for us…the book lovers of the world! You know who you are! You get lost in Barnes and Noble and forget the time. Sometimes you buy a book you can’t resist, only to find out when you get home that you already have it. You curl up with a good book every chance you get, and I bet you’ve even been known to read while you’re cooking dinner. I love books so much, I turned our Living Room into a library! Bookcases line each side of the room, and comfy chairs are tucked into in each corner. You’ll find everything in my library from the book…
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Welcome to our new look
I’ve done it! I spent the weekend updating my blog. I know it will take a while to figure out where everything is. It’s kind of like moving into a new house; I’ve got the same old furniture, it’s just arranged differently. Be sure and visit the menu bar at the top because you’ll find lots of changes that I hope you like! I’m excited that the comment form is finally at the bottom of the blog post! Silly, I know, but now you don’t have to search for it when you feel like leaving a comment. And, if you want to email me a question, or tell me something…
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On My Reading List
I’ve had a really good weekend! I finally got to watch the first few shows of Project Runway, Season 12. I normally watch “drama” shows such as “Suits”, “Covert Affairs”, “The Good Wife”, “The Mentalist”,” Elementary” etc. but I’m putting Project Runway right at the top with the rest of them! Don’t know how I got into watching this show, but once I did I was hooked. I record almost all of the shows I like, so I can watch them on weekends while I stitch or sew. Are you hooked like me? At night I like to read a good book, and on my reading list now is…
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Capture those pet moments
Pets are a source of continuous smiles for most of us, but taking photos of them is something we don’t do often enough. There are endless photo moments I don’t want to miss, so I’ve begun carrying my iPhone in my pocket so I can snap a picture anytime. For example… …Camouflage… Pumpkin knows the secrets of camouflage. Lay really still and curl up in a big wood bowl, no one will notice you. Well, almost no one. I don’t recommend this as a decorating idea, but Pumpkin sure thought it was great. …and Chelsea’s been playing around with my iPhone taking self portraits. I hope she doesn’t start doing Instagram!…
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Weekend Summer Fun, Sewing of Course!
I spent last weekend sewing with friends, and oh my gosh we had fun. I think everyone should plan a retreat at home. Just think, send your husband and kids away for the weekend (mine husband happily went camping) and invite some friends over for sewing, all weekend long. Use whatever space you have even if it’s the kitchen table. Sewing together is what makes it fun! I got to sew on a Juki 2010 Q and fell in love. It was easy to stitch a perfect 1/4″ seam allowance, even while sewing fast. The Juki only does straight stitching, but it does it so well, it’s easy to forget…
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Alphabet Art
If you take pictures with your iPhone you may want to try the AfterLight app. It’s really fun! There’s a lot you can do with it, including what I call alphabet art. I made the following photos in just a few minutes using this app. L is for Lily M is for Michaela A is for Alyssa C is for Chelsea Think of the words you can make. Pinch or expand your photo with your fingers until you get it positioned where you like it. Just use Afterlight and your iPhone! Are you doing anything fun over the 4th? We’re having a horrible heat wave in our area, and…