Monthly Archives: November 2012

Julebord – a Special Christmas Meal

The PWC (People Who Connect) in the Stavanger area had their yearly Christmas luncheon on Wednesday. As this is my first (and last) Norwegian Christmas, I want to partake in as many of the local traditions as possible. The lunch … Continue reading

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Two Quilt Shops

in Copenhagen area that we visited. There are more than that, but, hey – I wasn’t there very long.  Next time, the rest had better watch out. The first one we went to was Speich Design in Lyngby, after we … Continue reading

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In Copenhagen – Take Two

I’ve been three days in this beautiful city, and have so much to tell you already! I’m lucky to have not only a good friend who lives here, but another from Canada visiting here son who is studying here. Here … Continue reading

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Know Thy Machine

Hi – I’m thrilled to be a part of this blog hop about sewing machines – where would most of us as quilters be without them? Thanks, Shruti, for organizing this. Be sure to follow the sewing machine link to … Continue reading

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Weather Update

Forgive me if you are bored with weather reports. In Norway, like in rural Saskatchewan (Canada), the weather plays a very big part in our lives, and is an acceptable item of conversation. Growing up on a farm, I knew … Continue reading

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The Mystery Continues

In September I told you about mystery quilts I have done, and showed you the beginnings of a new one by The Quilt Pattern Magazine online. I used Christmas colours – reds and greens – and a cute white with … Continue reading

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The Move Has Begun…..

David left yesterday morning (6 am – yawn) for Sakhalin Island, Russia.  He arrived at noon Tuesday  (which was 10 hours before it was noon here), and launched into the job immediately. I have begun what could be a 3 … Continue reading

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