Monthly Archives: April 2014

An Afternoon Tramp In The Woods

……..take two. Had this all done and presses the wrong button. Posting via iPad app is more complicated than on the computer……grrrrr! What is a weed? A plant that is growing where you don’t want it, and is often quite … Continue reading

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Lovin” The Green. Morning of the First Day

I can’t believe how green it is here in England! After being so used to brown and white, it is almost a shock to the eyes. But I’m sure I will survive……. with pleasure. As I arrived late at night, … Continue reading

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Branches Entwined – no Corner stars

Here is what that quilt would look like with no bright stars in the corners, and the centre brightened up to what it really looks like…..

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On The Horns Of A Dilemma

The past two days, I have been quilting – it has been great. It took me three years to do the applique on nine blocks for my Branches Entwined quilt. I am determined that it won’t take me that long … Continue reading

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Around And About…. Thoughts and Dreams of Spring

When I was a child, my favorite Little Golden Book was “Around And About Buttercup Farm”, and I have always thought that title had such an engaging ring to it. Two weeks ago, however, we were wandering around Strawberry Hills, … Continue reading

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