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Thatched Roofs and so much more!
When I remember the Cotswolds, I’ll think of two lane country roads, rolling green hills, thatched roof cottages, small villages, grazing sheep on hillsides, English country gardens with cobblestone paths and wonderful little pubs with great food and friendly people. I left a piece of my heart in the Cotswolds. We rented a car, and once we got used to…
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Happy 4th of July!
Surprise! It’s July 4th and I’m in the mood to celebrate! Here’s block seven of “Snowbound” a day early, just in case you have time to sew today in-between barbecues and fireworks! Just click on “Free” on the top bar of my blog, scroll down the page and you’ll find the pattern! My “Snowbound” quilt just came back from Lynne…
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Three Days in Paris
3 days in Paris, 3 whole days! We walked along the River Seine starting at Notre Dame during a Sunday morning service and ending our walk near the Eiffel Tower. It was a day of Paris heaven! The weather was beautiful and the scenes so French! We took our time and enjoyed every minute. Can you imagine living in apartments that overlook the…
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Welcome Elke!
Please welcome Elke to our family! Thank you Elke for saying “yes” to my son. You are a ray of sunshine in his life, and we are so blessed to have you as a part of our family! You make us smile and laugh! Our lives are better because of you! The wedding was a fairy tale wedding that took place in Konstanz, Germany. The…
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Crochet Strips
I brought my crochet I started awhile ago to Minneapolis and finished the first strip on the airplane! By now, I’m on my way back from Germany and I brought it along again. After 11 hours on a plane both coming and going, I should have a bit more finished. I’m not crazy about how it’s looking, but it keeps…
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What’s up with Stuffing?
Did you know not all stuffing is the same? I’m not talking about your grandmother’s Thanksgiving stuffing, but the stuffing you buy to make dolls, toys, pillows etc. That little white polyester fiber can make a big difference in how your project looks. And no one ever seems to talk about things like stuffing. So while I’m in Paris, I…