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Only The Binding…

Posted on June 21, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

to do and the baby quilt is finished.  I’m taking it with me to the quilt meeting tonight so I can work on it. I put it on the frame on Monday morning.  It took a long time to get … Continue reading →

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Ready to Quit Practising

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

the two things I needed to brush up on before putting Aaryana’s baby quilt on the frame were stitching in the ditch using a ruler, to stabilize all the sashings and borders, and free notion quilting – gaining some control … Continue reading →

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Flor og Fjære – The Palm Tree Island

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

On Tuesday, May 29th, I had the good fortune to be part of the group that toured Flor og Fjære. It is the only palm-tree island in the North Sea….. and it is beyond imagination.  I know – you are … Continue reading →

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Back on the Rails!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

or rather – lets get that Bailey Home Quilter on the rails again. Yesterday, I set up my quilting frame downstairs, and unwrapped my Bailey 13″ Home Quilter.  Would you believe that it was last SEPTEMBER when it was packed … Continue reading →

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Bicycles Ready…… Lets Go!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

We have enjoyed over a week of warm, sunny weather.  Sunday was billed as the last of the 20+C weather, so we decided now was the time for another long ride.  Rather than going overland, up hills and down, we … Continue reading →

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The First Step

Posted on May 22, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

to getting my Norwegian drivers’ license is taking a lesson……… that was this morning. One and a half hours behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo.  Nifty little car, with a few really cool bells and whistles – like automatic … Continue reading →

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On A Roll

Posted on May 21, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Yesterday morning (Sunday), before the long bike ride, I put up my design wall.  With David busy on work that needed to be finished (why does work have to extend into weekends?), I got my hammer and hooks, and set … Continue reading →

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Never Thought I Could Do It!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Today, David and I cycled for 22.8 miles….. yes, that’s MILES. And over 300 feet in elevation (some of it many times). And I can still walk! Come on, says he. Lets just go to the War Museum – after … Continue reading →

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Norwegian National Day – May 17

Posted on May 19, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

“Gratulere med dagen!” rang through the air as Norway celebrated it’s 98th year as a free and independent nation. And they DO know how to celebrate. In true Norwegian style, Thursday was rainy – to be exact, the second straight … Continue reading →

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The Ice Is Broken!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by kuwaitquilter

Ever since we moved into the house the beginning of March, it’s been as if there was a force field across the sewing room door that I couldn’t break through. Once I had my fabric and other things unpacked, I … Continue reading →

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