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Category Archives: Family
Day 16, in Ypsilanti
Whose brilliant idea was it to take down half the shower stalls for painting during the summer? SOP these days is apparently just to get in line for your turn. I would rate the stall I was able to get … Continue reading
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Day 3, to Hermiston, OR
This morning Paul told me that he had 7 hours of driving today, so I didn’t ask for any shopping stops in Bend. By lunchtime (McDonald’s in Biggs), it was looking more like a 4-hour day to Hermiston. He debated … Continue reading
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Mom’s presents
I can now reveal the gifts I made for my Mom, for her 80th birthday. Remember the beaded beads I made here? They became this: The pattern, shown on the cover of Bead & Button, October 2009, is “Crystal-caged pearls” … Continue reading
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Busy month
I know I’ve been silent lately. It has been a busy month, what with a bead challenge, an art quilt challenge, a 2-week visit with Mom and Aunt Norma, and preparing to teach a paper-piecing class. Besides, sometimes it seems … Continue reading
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Vanessa’s 50th birthday gifts
I made this necklace, matching earrings, and gold scarf for my sister Vanessa for her 50th birthday. She was so busy partying, she didn’t open these until about a week after her birthday! Now that she has finally opened them, … Continue reading
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Facebook and Ravelry
I stepped into the walled garden of Facebook earlier this week. Oy, that can keep one busy! I wanted to keep my network small until I got the hang of it, but decided today to include several generations of relatives, … Continue reading
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Rain, etc
It has been raining for DAYS, 11 so far. I feel like I should have built my ark by now. Today it is “dry” as promised by the weather folks, but until about 3pm it was still quite cold and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Knitting, Our Cats, Quilting
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Christmas photos
I guess I’d better share some Christmas photos before I move on to New Year’s Eve! Paul took these after our Christmas Day dinner, as we were setting up the desserts, and wearing our paper crowns from Debbie’s crackers. From … Continue reading
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Christmas Day
Poor Mom! She moved to Dallas a year and a half ago to be close to the family there. My little sister was going to have a big get-together Christmas Eve, with all her kids and their significant others, spouses, … Continue reading
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Steven’s gift
In lieu of presents this year, my brother Steven decided to donate to his sisters’ favorite charities. What a nice gift! Since I spend time, materials, and sometimes money making pillowcases, quilts and quilt tops for my quilt guild’s Outreach … Continue reading
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