tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82449162452352340622011-04-21T16:10:24.884-04:00Stacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.comBlogger641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-24957457332302579112008-07-27T23:25:00.011-04:002008-07-28T03:57:22.088-04:00

Once again the forces that be have stalled my posting this week, just after I vowed to be more frequent for all our sakes. And again, at the last minute I am getting to this weeks "This is...". Angela has given us a freebie this week, allowing us to pick our own topic. Though a chosen topic would have occupied my mind, this actually allows me to get to what was going on this week, killing 2

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Hello Friends! To help give me post ideas and share some quick things about my world I have decided to join a few meme's. There are many going a round and I can't do all of them but there are a few I always enjoy reading, including "This Is..." by Three Buttons way over in Melbourne Australia. Each week someone on the list picks a new theme (on Wed. I think) and then you post about it on

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I don't know why I have such a hard time doing the things I enjoy sometimes. I know it has to do with my health and anxiety. For a long time, once I got anxiety over something, I would leave it and not look back. This includes relationships, hobbies, food etc. The food one I can live with but the others aren't so healthy, especially in trying to find a balance in my life.My relationship with

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Indeed it is. And I am sweating like a stuck pig. Heat + Humidity= Me soaking wet! I just had a cold shower and I even shaved my legs! I know, amazing but it does happen at least twice a year, maybe even three times if there is a special occasion. Apparently many women shave all the time...can you believe that. Mumsy shaves every day, she can't stand the stubbly feeling. I told her to

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I always knew the military wasn't for me. I am so grateful for those that serve our country in the military but I am also grateful I don't have to serve in that way. I won't say it didn't cross my mind at times but I hate getting yelled at. I really do. I get sick with shame if someone yells at me, even if I did nothing to deserve it. From what I have heard there is a lot of yelling in the

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Wow, I don't know how the days pass so fast. I think I just posted then the date tells me it has been days. Maybe it is because I am still in the same clothes and haven't left the house eh? I prepare all these great posts in my head but then decide I need a special picture or something scanned...then time passes and when they don't magically appear on my computer I forget about them. If I can

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We have been getting these incredible storms at least twice a day. The sun will be shining and suddenly it is dark as night and the winds pick up. Then the thunder starts rolling (poor Bertha) and it clashes non stop for about 30 minutes. At some point the skies open and the rain poors down, like it has never rained before. This goes on for 30-60 minutes then is suddenly gone and the sun

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Hello everyone! I want to thank you all again for your wonderful words of support, advise, and comfort. Without them I would have felt very alone. I was able to ask for help from my church, and they responded swiftly and with great love to get me the two most important meds. The others will last until Saturday when Doug and I will now be able to get those. I am always amazed at how people

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that doesn't look good...Originally uploaded by joeshawWe got this incredible storm today. The thunder rumbled non stop for hours. Poor Bertha, she doesn't do well with thunder. One time she peed herself because it scared her so much, poor thing. She was deep in the corner of a closet and peed all over Doug's t-shirts. Sometimes she is so hidden we can't even find her.On our way to the drug

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I am hoping that after this first sentence writing this will get easier. I have had a very difficult time trying to get myself to post this week. I obviously didn't do very well. Do you ever have those times when you feel like your walking a tight rope? You are holding steady, even if your a little shaky, but you know with a gust of wind or loss of concentration you will fall. That is me

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Great news, my apron for the Flirty Apron Swap is finished! I came up with the pattern on my own but did take a lot of tips from a great tutorial over at Lululollylegs. Thanks for such clear instructions girl. Pending non stop rain tomorrow, I will be able to get it down to the P.O. and off to its new home! I can't wait for that secret someone to get it, and to receive my own. This has been

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Well, I am no longer dying of heat stroke! We are back to our early spring, rainy,60 degree, high frizz alert weather. We actually had one absolutely perfect day on Friday, and Sat wasn't bad either, so I can't complain too much. In fact a nice fat package arrived yesterday that cheered me right up, and brought the memories flowing back. My mumsy's dad and his brother have owned and ran a

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I am participating in a few mini/doll quilt swaps this summer. I realized I don't have a lot of quilty things on here yet, since I am so new, for my partners to get an idea of some of the things I like. I love trees, and things that tell little stories. I also like settings and unique scrappy looks. That isn't to say I don't like traditional piecing. I am in awe of it, I am just not very

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On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we had a high of 60 degrees, but mostly in the 50's. Chilly chilly. Then suddenly, with barely a warning...Heat Wave! I am serious, it is the craziest thing. 95 today, 98 tomorrow and it is 80 in the middle of the night. With the humidity so high, this is wicked hot for us. I feel like I have been stuck in a sweaty daze this weekend. My mind keeps

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You know what I miss most about my home town, besides mumsy and the fam of course? No no, its not the widely accessible Gun and Pawn shops, sillies. It is the food! I know they get tired of it, since they have it all the time, but I love it. There are at least 7 Mexican restaurants, 2 Chinese, a couple of pizza shops and one or two random ones. You can see it is a little lopsided as far as

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After a few teasing days of sun, the rains returned today bringing waves of intense, cool humidity. Huge humidity changes like that confuse my body and the darkness makes me want to cozy up in a warm blanket. Spring in New England is definitely in full force. For three days I had all the windows open though, giving me a preview of summer living in the city. Suddenly all the city sounds that

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Hello ladies and gents...I just had to show you this picture quick.This is me at 12 years old in Driggs ID at my grandmas. Whenever I went there to stay with my grandma and aunt, we would play dress up. They had this great collection of costumes after 6 kids and my aunt being in the local theater. It is scary. The husband asked me if I had a wig on. HAHA I wish. Nope, thats a 100% natural

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Hello friends! I have missed you these past few days. I was sick as a dog, couldn't even sit up. But I am feeling much better...the world at my finger tips! And a huge thunder storm looming, woo hoo. But look at the frizz factor! Frizz Emergency! Good thing I plan on staying in today. I do love the storms when I don't have to be out in them and I can watch the skies open up from the

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Today was one of "those" days. You all know what I am talking about. The one day you have plans for yourself or you couldn't sleep and are needing rest in order to keep your head straight, is the one day the forces of the universe decide they have a different plan in mind. I think I actually get off easy. I can imagine those of you with little and big kidlets have them a bit more often. So

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This is where my husband spent his summers growing up. Where he and his family find peace and solitude amongst their busy lives. The cabin built by his parents,little by little through the years by their own hands. The view that is only part of the experience, mixed with the sounds of birds and crickets. Of the waves gently lapping the rocky shore while the breeze brings a brisk and welcome

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Hello Everyone. Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful response to my giveaway. You still have a few more days. I am loving your movie picks. I seem to be short on movie ideas lately, or more likely not in the mood so I thought some fresh ideas would help spark my interest, and it has. I love looking at all the new sites. I will get to every one and try to comment, but if I miss

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Look at all the pretty ladies gathered around, awaiting news on my Giveaway! It's Time!Hopefully you all know by now that when I say I will do something in the morning I mean any time before dark right? Before we get to it, I need to tell you about one last adventure which 2 lucky winners will receive purchases from. About a month ago I was browsing the internet, as I do, and was checking out

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Sometimes when I get up I am chilly, especially my legs, so I turn on the little space heater I have. Well, apparently the husband has an issue with me using the heater when the windows are open and it is almost 70 degrees out because I got one of those looks that says "it is beautiful outside you crazy lady, and you are using up un needed energy". I always feel guilty when he gives me those

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Remember my birthday a few weeks ago? How Doug wasn't feeling well so I was left to my own devices? Well, as a little pressie to myself, I started poking around eBay. I decided I needed to get an old crewel kit. Crewel uses a lot of stitches I would like to learn, better for embellishing and what not. As I was bidding on some crewel, I remembered a post on this awesome new site, True Up. It

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We finally have sunshine! Yay! But now there is 30-40 mph wind gusts. Ahh well, if it's not one thing, it's another. I did manage to photo my new finished blocks.B-9 Tinker ToyThis was hard for me. I dont think I quite understand how to do the set in seams and had the other seams pressed the wrong way I think. Somehow it came together, though it is a bit wonky. With lots of pressing, I

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It's funny how a few days pass and you have so much to share that you postpone even longer. It always takes me a week or so after a trip to get back to my normal self. But...I have procrastinated long enough and I really do have tons to share. My family had decided to wait til I got home to celebrate my birthday, and they didn't disappoint. The night I got home, my dad had a chocolate

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With this chilly rain and little rain cloud icons showing for the next few days I thought I better pull out an AZ photo to warm myself up. My parents house has this great courtyard (aka...my office) that is tucked into a little space that makes the house U shaped. I think it was one of the primary reasons they bought the house. It even has 2 palm trees in it. Over the years it has started

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Hello Boston! After 2 weeks of warm cloudless skies I am back to the endless forecast of rain and 90% humidity. I always have been an extremist! Though I checked in now and then, I have mostly been internet free, spending most of my time sitting out in my moms own private flower garden and apiary, listening to what nature has to say. Those birds were talking up a storm, and at one point I

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I finished! Let me preface the unveiling by saying that I am very nervous about this which is probably why I didn't finish til the last minute. I have had this idea in my head for a long time and was not sure if I could actually make it work. I did my best though. For better or worse I present Night Time in my Dreams. I made this for Shellsbells over in Australia. I hope you like it Shelly. It

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Hello from ArizonaI have been taking loads of pictures but have been trying to spend my vacation away from the computer. I just wanted to say a quick hi and let those of you in Big Cat's Art Swap know that I am on task. Mumsy, Padre, and I are running to Tuscon today to see this old spanish mission and to grab an item for my swap piece that didn't work (and maybe some extra package goodies!). I

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I think I am ready. My list is all marked off and my bags are packed. I had some minor setbacks/mistakes with my meds but nothing I can do now. Hubs will just have to mail them. I have one entire duffel bag full of fabric, quilt books, projects etc. I know most of you are used to that(wink wink) but it is a first time for me. Kind of fun though. Mumsy and I have a lot to do!I heard tale of

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Huglies Originally uploaded by hens teeth These may be the cutest things I have ever seen. I am now going to check out everything Hens Teeth has ever done! More coming later as it is my last chance to get you all up to speed before I go to AZ tomorrow. Woo hoo! These little guys have me smiling from ear to ear!

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and Stacy. Yep, it's my birthday(for another 44 min). I always love my birthday. It signifies spring, growth, and the fact that life allowed me another year. I don't mind getting older. In fact a lot of the time I wish I was already in my early 70's. All that experience behind me and no reason why I can't be as crazy as ever. Spoiling the grandkids, making crazy old lady crafts. But I

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I am finally feeling better (at least for today) and it is sunny and above 50 degrees. This is where you picture me dancing around, at least I am picturing myself dancing around, even if my body doesn't show any actual movement! I have lots of fun to share today though so I better get started.I went for a much needed walk yesterday to this little thrift store a few blocks away. All in all

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Finally, the sun is shining and my camera clicking. I also figured out how to put words on my pictures! Here is todays attempt... Repeat Say, do or show the same thing again or form a pattern. Find repeat in your space today.

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Hi everyone! My whirlwind weekend was really nice. I had a great time catching up with Caroline. We went to a nice dinner at a cool little Cambridge Haunt. We had salmon ceviche, mussels, and baked Gouda, all of which was fantastic. Even more so since Doug doesn't eat fish so I rarely get to myself. Then I took her to one of the last authentic Irish Pubs left in the area, The Druid*. We

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Yesterday morning the husband asked me if I had any plans for the weekend. With a bit of relief I told him that there was a quilt-a-thon I may indulge in to at least get caught up on my Baby Jane blocks and wouldn't mind hitting a quilt shop on the South Shore that I heard was good, but other than that I was free as a bird. Not that I usually do anything but it feels good to know that there

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There are times when days go by, drifting on one by one, while my mind and body just exist. No dates have meaning; i see night and day and day and night but can not think of how many. It is a lot better than it once was, when it was months not days, or even a year. Now it is days, which means things are better. This last weekend until now has been like that.I am not sure if I get a virus or a

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I hope everyone knows that when I say I will post something "tomorrow", I mean sometime after today! I did promise pictures and more randomness about myself didn't I? Thanks to all who posted and responded to my first segment. Since then, I caught up on my Baby Jane homework, received some goodies in the mail, and sat contemplating not only the meaning of life but how to begin my art swap

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Two more down and up to date! YAY! B-4 Chris's Soccer FieldThis was my first ever real block done by paper piecing. It was a little awkward and I had to redo a few pieces but looks so good at the end. I underestimated a few pieces, not cutting big enough pieces of fabric, so it is a tiny bit off center, but hey, I'll take it!M-10 Simple SimonThis block was a lot easier than the last, but since

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For some reason I am having a hard time getting myself to post today. I think I have been trying to post only when I have a lot of good stuff to show so if I have a couple dreary days I think it's not worth saying anything. My mind is always rambling with thoughts though, so posting could help me sort them and get them out. Soooo, I haven't felt up to par the last 2 days. Not mental wise,

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I took my first pics today for the photo challenge blog Herspace/Myspace. I don't know how to put words on pictures yet so you getting them word free. Two are basically unchanged except for size and one I manipulated. Enjoy... Bubble A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air.Show us a bubble in your

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I finished Thursday's block last night. I wanted to be all caught up for tomorrow since Anina felt it necessary to send out a warning message about it. Thursday's was B-1: Batchelor's ButtonsSince we have done one very similar, it was a nice flowing one. I did go a little crazy with the yellow dot background, but I think they look great. No reason we can't have a little crazy sometimes (I

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I finally finished B-3 Mirror image, take a gander of this...As I was putting the pieces together, I thought there was no way it would fit right but somehow it did. It is machine pieced...tricky on those curves. It's the best I can do for now. I may have appliqued this one if I had known but I am glad I tried a new technique.Remember that crazy potato parchment bowl Tessa gave us for a late

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Today was Stacy's big day! I got so many goodies, and my surprise package from Upsate Lisa arrived...woohoo. I have been working really hard on little things and learning new craft/quilting skills. This weeks Dear Jane block is a little tougher than they have been. It requires sewing a circle (in pieces) onto corners. I have it mostly done, but not quite so I will wait to show it until its

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Happy Easter once again! I found all these vintage postcard images yesterday and couldn't resist sharing one more before it hits midnight. That chicken family is hilarious. Look at all the faces. He he he. We really laid low today. The husband went to his weekly "band practice" with his buddy John. So we are clear...they play Rock Band. The video game! It is a lot of fun but it cracked

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Happy Easter Everyone! I have been seeing all your lovely preparations. Cakes, eggs, decorations, baskets, bunny ears, cookies... It all looks so good. I haven't had an Easter like that in a long time. Usually it sneaks up and is gone before I know it. Every now and again my birthday falls on Easter, so as a kid it was my favorite. But then we grow up, leave home, end up having to work,

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So I had this great idea. There is a cute quick project I wanted to make so I could show and demonstrate to my embroidery groups (yes there is 2 now, one for the night walkers and one for the day trippers). I figured I could make a simple one then post an easy tutorial on line for easy reference. I wanted to get it ready for the next post which is why I haven't posted (grrrr) but things just

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I finished A-6: Uncle Homer, for my dear Jane quilt. The seams aren't perfect but not bad. I really like the color pattern. Soon I need to try to figure out how I will organize it color wise but for now I am just trying to finish the blocks we are doing in the group. I also finished A-7: Dad's Plaids I am not happy with it though. This one was tough for me which is scary since I think it is

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Hello. What a busy few days I have had. I noticed that the more time I spent online and blog surfing, the less time I had to do things to blog about so I tried to take more time for crafts this weekend. Also, I had my first embroidery group today that I swear I was tricked into volunteering to teach. I had to go shopping to get supplies for their little kits, put kits together and plan what

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I really need your help on deciding the fate of my last embroidery for my sisters quilt! I put the picture up on the left side right above the poll. Should I keep the water fountaining in the bird bath or leave it out? Please take a sec to vote. Thanks for your help!. Input on it is also welcome. I am just torn.

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I just want to get my new block up today. Since I am in the midst of my monthly "woman time", me expounding on more topics may be a bad idea. I have never done appliqué before so was a little nervous for C-9, "Jane's Tears". I finally got that illusive freezer paper and WOW, it is amazing. What did people do before freezer paper. It makes Jane's quilt even more amazing. I messed up on the

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Hello Hello! I finished my second Dear Jane block and Victory! It is D-13, Field of Dreams. Of course they are both about the easiest ones on the whole quilt but it's a good start anyway. Melissa from the group had taken the binding off her book and put each page into a binder. When she finishes a block she just sticks it in that pages pocket. Though my heart broke a little destroying this

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Hello Tuesday. What do you have in store for me today? Yesterday was a jackpot goody wise. I received 3 packages. Woo Hoo. My Dear Jane book, my dear jane charm packs, and some little ditties I found on Etsy. Now I know how excited all you ladies get when you get a nice pack of fabric. I got 30's repro packs and they are so fresh and colorful. The Etsy package came from Crafty Dad. I

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It has been quite the busy weekend. I finished the mini quilt top, and basted it to the back and batting. I think it looks pretty good, but the scariest part is ahead, the hand quilting and binding. Since mumsy and I plan on hand quilting at least one of the 2 quilts were doing when I go home in April, I thought I better get some practice in. Thank goodness I thought ahead, lol, cause it is

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I forgot to say that my header photo was taken by my mom last week on a crazy hike my dad dragged her on. It is in Southern AZ about 40 miles North of the Mexican border. I thought it was beautiful so it will be living here until I get my other ideas worked out. It makes me feel warmer in this cold place I live. Thanks mumsy.

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I fell asleep around 8pm this evening so needless to say I woke up around 11 and can't get back to sleep. So I thought I would leave a quick note. I started sewing my mini quilt tonight (or last night) and was even able sew the blocks in a chain. I am going to have to get used to the 1/4 in seam thing, any hints? Do you just eyeball it and eventually know what it is? Do most machines have

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Finally, the torrential rains of the morning have stopped and it is 58 degrees! Almost summer. Looks like I may need to get myself out today. I've been really wanting to get out to the quilt shop, get some batting and thread and what not. So I got out this little guy to help us keep spring a'comin. My mum gave him to me last year and I adore him. One of these days I will copy him and send

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Well here it is, Monday again! Time goes by so fast, even while its going slow. Strange...or maybe its me thats strange, lol. I had a busy weekend. I don't go to church that often but I am still on the list so now and again I get calls from nice folks just checking in to see how I'm doing. It must have been Stacy day because I got 3 calls. Wowser. Anyway, They were letting me know that

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I took a few days off, but thats allowed right? I have just been drained. Each time I sit down to write or work on something my mind goes blank and I end up needing another snooze. The weather has been up and down though and I seem to feel worse when that happens. My body may be needing extra rest this week but my Mind is whirling all over the place. I've been trying to work on my

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My little sock creation wanted to share in the excitement of getting my first comments. She says "Thank You, Thank You! for putting my mom in a good mood and giving her motivation to keep writing and crafting away. You know how crazy moms can get, thinking everything has to be perfect. I keep telling her just keep going, if you mess up just deal and move on. For example I have an extra leg on

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Hello....I had planned a picture full post today but time got the best of me I guess. I've felt pretty tired the last few days and am trying to get a lot done on this latest embroidery...sooo...not as much time in front of the computer. I embroider pretty slow, mostly because I have to make every little stitch perfect. I stop and redo a lot, maybe more than I need to but its more important

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I love Saturdays. Really they are just like every other day for me but they feel different. It just feels like a break day where I can say, "i could go here, or this needs done, but i'll wait til monday". Of course during the week I always think I'll wait til the weekend so maybe I should work on doing a little on all the days.Over the past year I have noticed a change in myself. Just little

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I am banking that everything after this first sentence get easier so lets just get this out of the way. Whew. I never thought I would get up the nerve to write in my own space online. It always seemed too daunting a task. But the last several months I have found myself drawn to all the craft and quilty blogs I can get my hands on. I read through the daily chronicles of other women in

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