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Quilting – Quite a Social Activity

Although when you first think of women (and men) huddled in their homes, working away on their sewing machine, you would think that quilting today is quite a solitary activity, you would be wrong.  It can be that, but there … Continue reading

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A Little Sewing

With David at work most of the weekend, I took the opportunity to get busy in my sewing room.  I have been working on that mystery quilt, and finally have the flimsy done.  I would have made larger borders if … Continue reading

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A Lazy Saturday Afternoon

Actually, I lie.  I feel like this has been a very productive afternoon, but it hasn’t involved going anywhere. I have been busy with two things that I need to spend a lot more time with – quilting, and studying … Continue reading

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And The Mystery Is Solved

After finally getting my sewing room in enough order to access the machine, ironing board AND cutting table, I have all the pieces cut out for my Muscat Quilt Group Mystery quilt (the last clue came out in April). And … Continue reading

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Sewing – At Last

Getting the sewing room organized and ready to work in has been a very slow process.  The movers put up the shelves, but there were a LOT of boxes to unpack, and decisions to be made as to how to … Continue reading

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Checking in – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk At Last.

This has been a crazy two weeks.  So many changes since I left Yuzhno – and more to come.  Between jet lag, a cold, and very spotty internet service, this blog has been close to my mind and heart, but … Continue reading

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Quiet Afternoon and a Little Quilting

After another morning with a long walk searching for the shop that sells envelopes and pens, I’m tired.  Even after a brief nap, it’s almost too much to formulate words for my online Scrabble games, or really pay attention to … Continue reading

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The Quilt That Didn’t Want To Be Quilted

I’ve decided that this top just doesn’t want to be quilted…. at least not yet. This quilt top was the product of the Muscat Quilt Group’s mystery project while was there.  I finished it in time, and was all set … Continue reading

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A Mystery Being Quilted

I finally got my Muscat mystery quilt on the frame and began to stabilize it. It’s been a long time coming. I had hoped to quilt this one in 2010, but we were to move before I got a chance. … Continue reading

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