Category Archives: Quilting

Karen’s Quilting

written Monday night

Tomorrow is another SmartDay, and it’s expected to be hot, too. Last Monday was a SmartDay, but in Hayward it got up to only 72° – very pleasant. We ran errands that involved the car, which was stupid because it … Continue reading

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UFO progress

Quilting Gabe’s quilt: I have long since given away this quilt. It is for Gabe, the 4-year-old who entered our extended family a couple of weeks back. The girls helped me layer it, and then they took turns with the … Continue reading

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Expectations and accomplishments

When I pack for a trip, I always imagine a lot of free time. In reality, the free time is only in the evenings after we’ve arrived at camp, set up, and had dinner. I spend most of it writing … Continue reading

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Day 25, Grotto and to Storm Lake, IA

Our neighbor with the Vespas had the same problem with his generator that we did. He and his wife were on their way yesterday, only 30 miles away, when their generator cut out. So they came back, and signed up … Continue reading

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Day 19, to Paducah, KY

Last night we went to the Wal*Mart to buy a toaster and some pastries for breakfast. [I won’t be baking scones any time soon in this heat!] The toaster prices ran the gamut from $6 to $30. I was looking … Continue reading

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Other FOs

I’ve finished other things lately, too. Bamboo socks for Paul: Sydney already thinks she may cart them around the house. When in Whitehorse 3 summers ago, I bought a kit with hand-painted quiviut/wool/silk yarn and a pattern. It made up … Continue reading

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Catching up after the challenge

It’s still spring here. We’ll get an inch of rain, followed by a warm day with steam curling off the sidewalks and patio tables. Then there’ll be another inch and a third of rain, followed by more glorious days. The … Continue reading

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Challenges

We’ve had lovely weather here lately.  A day or two of rain, days of mild sunny weather. My lilac tree is blooming, as are trees all around the neighborhood. Paul broke out the patio furniture, and we’ve had lunch out … Continue reading

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RE many things

I have been busy. Really I have. My Spider Solitaire scores are better than ever – er – I mean, I continue to quilt, bead, and knit. I made a quilt top and pillowcase for Outreach, and turned them in … Continue reading

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Facebook & Ravelry, reprise

Well, Paul and I both deleted our accounts on Facebook. Our experiment lasted only 6 days. As I tried to leave, Facebook told me all 12 of my friends would miss me. But I doubt it. I felt like my … Continue reading

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