Author Archives: kuwaitquilter

Julebord – a Special Christmas Meal

Posted on November 30, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on November 26, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on November 21, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on November 12, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on November 11, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on November 7, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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…..

Posted on November 6, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

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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Seeing Red

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the colour red.  “Why on earth?”  you may think. Well, it all began with an email from my friend Jo in Muscat.  She has joined the team leading the quilt group there, and they have … Continue reading →

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At the Antique Sale

Posted on October 22, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Saturday was a blustery day – not the kind of a day for hikes or picnics.  Wasn’t it nice that there was an Antique market in the Voll Sports centre that day! My daughter Heather, and her husband were visiting … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure Begins…….

Posted on October 18, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

again. I took David to the airport this morning for his first flight to Russia…….. Sakhalin Island, to be exact. He is in the process of transferring there from Norway, and went for a few days to meet with the … Continue reading →

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