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Don’t you love blue skies? Who wouldn’t? Firstly, there’s the perfect weather. Secondly, sunshine. Thirdly, stunning shades of blue. Originally I intended the color of blue skies to be the inspiration, so when I discovered these gorgeous peonies in the just-right color, I couldn’t resist. Oh how I wish peonies could survive here! Then these […]
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I spent entirely too much time on Pinterest. I’ll just put that information out there. It’s probably not news to most people. Anyhoo. Lately I’ve been looking at Christmas crafts and posting them to my Christmas ideas section in the “diy craft make” board. These recycled jewelry trees caught my eye. Between projects last week,
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What do you do with your favorite pair of jeans when it’s time to take them out of commission? Insterestingly, those jeans can come in any manner of clothing, including shoes, jackets, and bags. Also interesting, you can deconstruct many of these other items and use the fabric in quilts and other projects. Quilts in denim
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Since I spent some time making plushies for my grandchildren this past week, I thought it might be fun to see what other plush toys are on Pinterest. Here’s what I found.
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An entire herd of unicorns came through my living room this past week. I discovered a unicorn pattern online and in less than a minute decided that I had to make one for Milly. She loves unicorns and insists on a unicorn story every time I offer to tell one. Ryder is into big trucks
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First some fish to inspire you… I used the fish idea for an SQI in 2016. There are many more fish inspiration pictures, most are of the pretty, goldfish bowl kind. So I thought I’d post something different this time. Interestingly, all of these arty-types just popped up. Inspired? Well then, let’s make some quilts!
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If you’ve been visiting on regularily on Sundays, you know that I’ve been struggling to keep up. I suppose that means thanks for bearing with me. SQI posts are meant to inspire you with everyday items and ideas. Last Sunday SQI was about old architecture. I’d love ideas, so if you come up with any,
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Grant it, I love old books and their stories. Yes, and old journals! Therein lie some stories! And dishes of comfort food. And I love old furniture with dings and scratches and tears. Old farm tools that worked the land. Oh, and what about old photographs and their black and white or sepia coloring? So
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I realized just how long it’s been since I’ve posted a PIW. Oh wow! Of course, I decided to work on that. I mean, really? Thus, I present my lastest additions to “heart, quilts.” Though I have been pinning on occasion, I just didn’t get to the next step–Pin It Weekly posts! There are 13,563
Pin It Weekly #353 Back at it! Read More »
A hot air balloon struck an electrical wire and went down earlier in the week. How unfortunate that the four passengers were having a fabulous time one second and the next second found themselves free-falling with no hope of survival. I simply don’t know what to think. However, no one needs to worry about me.
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