Author Archives: kuwaitquilter

Snapshots of England – Hughenden Manor

Posted on May 13, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

I am almost over my not-so-lovely English cold, and mostly sorted out on my time zones, so I guess it’s about time I gave you a taste of my wonderful springtime visit to southern England. I spent five days visiting … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Tramp In The Woods

Posted on April 20, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

……..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

Posted on April 19, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on April 8, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on April 6, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

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

Posted on April 2, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

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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Finished…..

Posted on March 14, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

OK – only the applique, not a whole quilt top. But I began this hand applique project while I was still in Oman, and needed something to take with me when we went back to Canada for summer holidays….. that … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Froggy Loo……

Posted on March 7, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

I think I must be dyslexic after all.  Not in reading – I can keep the letters from dancing before my eyes most of the time, but give me a quilt setting diagram, and I seem unable to keep the … Continue reading →

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Sometimes….

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

it isn’t easy being lazy.  Take this morning, for example. – I need a few groceries – the kind I can usually get from the local shop which                 opens at 9 am.   … Continue reading →

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Ice Age 2014

Posted on March 4, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Saturday brought us the long awaited and formerly postponed ice show performances at City Arena. The company, “Ice Symphony”, is much like ‘Icecapades” in North America.   Ice Symphony is now 10 years old, and features a troupe of former … Continue reading →

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