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Handmade Gift Exchange
It is so hot here right now. They are saying we have not had temps in the 100s in June since 1988. Well, we have had several this year. I believe it is right at 106* right now. Way too hot for me. The...
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I Love Aurifil Thread!
My summer has not been great, but I will talk about that another time. Our whole state is in a drought condition and it is so hot here. It has been 107* for highs for the past couple of days. Tomorrow...
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It's our 35th anniversary!
Sometimes it is hard to believe that Kevin and I have been married for 35 years. We have raised 5 children and still love each other. It think that is something to be proud of. Kevin does not like to...
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Finished a little wall quilt.
I really enjoy taking my redwork pieces and turning them into little wall quilts. I usually use simple designs and just go with what feels right. Then I hand quilt them just as simply. I finished hand...
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So many projects buzzing around my head.....
.......that I don't know where to start. Do you ever do that? I want to make a Carpenter's Star quilt for mom for her birthday next May. I know I need to get that started. I have pulled the fabric....
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Merry Christmas!
Hello all my bloggy friends! I am sure it is shocking to see me post. LOL I haven't been much into blogging this year. But I won't get into all that right now. I just wanted to wish you all a veryMerry...
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Happy New Year!
I certainly hope this year is better than 2012 was. I lost one of my cousins in June. Dave was only 53. He died of heart failure. I miss him. He was such a good man. He never married or had a family of...
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I am doing it again!
I can't believe I am going to do all these BOMs and Quiltalongs again. I am still not done with 2012's BOMs. LOL I guess I should just leave the computer off during January so I am not tempted. LOL I...
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Back to Square One Mystery Jan. Clue
Just this week I got my fabric cut and pieced for the first clue of this mystery quilt. Good thing, cause Judy posted the 2nd clue today. Here are the first clue pieces. The colors aren't quite right...
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Back to Square One March
I am back for a bit anyway. I just don't seem to be in the mood for blogging any more. Haven't been much in the mood for sewing either. I did get mom's Carpenter's Square pieced and have made good...
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Claiming My BLog
Ok, not sure what all this is about, but I know that I need to find another reader. I chose Bloglovin. It says I need to claim my blog. So that is what I am attempting to do. LOL If you want to keep up...
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I have baby chicks....
I was so excited on Palm Sunday when I found Ruby setting on a clutch of eggs. Of course, I wasn't sure she was serious, so I held my breath. Yep, she was still there the next day.Of course we had to...
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Be Careful What You Ask Your Husband to Do!
It has been a nice day here, even with the wind blowing so fiercely. We went to visit MIL this morning. She was having a good day. That is always good news to us. We did some things around here when we...
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Lots to Catch Up
I don't know why I can't seem to get into blog mode any more. I post and have every intention to keep posting. Then it has been over a month since I did. (big sigh) I will try to catch up with things...
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The Battles between the Mama Hen and Mama Duck
I am having quite a struggle this year. I have raised chickens for over 30 years and never had the problems of this year. LOL It seems like all my barred rocks have decided they want to be mamas. Ok,...
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A Garden Tour
I have decided not to worry about all the broody mamas. They can work it out themselves. I was worrying myself into a tizzy about everyone being in their own space. Nope, not going to worry any more. I...
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A Sad Garden Update!
If you read my previous blog post you could see how great our garden was doing . It was the best garden we have had in years. I worked so hard in it and was so proud of it. You will notice I am using...
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Some Good News
We have been in touch with the company who did the spraying that killed our garden. The boss called us this morning, early. He was very apologetic. He talked to Kevin, then me, then Kevin again. I...
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June is almost gone!
Wow! Hard to believe the 4th is next week. To me once the 4th is over, summer just flies by. This summer has been just the opposite of last summer. It has been cool and wet. Last summer was a drought...
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What better time to start back blogging than my birthday!
Hello, It has been a long, long time since I did a blog post. Many things have happened since last June. LOL To Start with my laptop gave up in Jan. So I got a new one, but it has Windows 8. Boy!...
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Back to the Blog!
I have decided to blog again. I love comments, but this is about me having a place to keep track of things and maybe vent once in a while. LOL May not be a lot of pictures of crafts since I am so...
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The Ducks
It is hot and humid here in northwest Missouri today. We are in a moderate risk for severe weather later on. We can use the rain, but I will pass on the severe weather. I have not been into our...
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The Rabbits!
I had terrible luck with rabbits a couple of years ago. I lost both does and their whole litters the first time they gave birth. That was the year of the heat wave. The temps jumped to over 100*...
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The chicks
When we heard that our country was going to start allowing chicken to be sent to China for processing then shipped back here, we decided to grow some of our own for the freezer. We talked about the...
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Just an average Sunday!
Our weekends are usually pretty laid back since the kids have all moved out. On Saturdays I head to St. Joe to get groceries, do laundry, and run any errands I need to do. By the time I get home, I...
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