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MOVED to Blogspot

I’ve moved my blog to http://wiquilter.blogspot.com/
HOPE YOU’LL COME VISIT ME THERE!

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A new hobby. Yes, you heard me right. I can hardly believe I’m admitting to it. Not after  the “let’s get rid of all this stuff” mood I’ve been in.  What was the word I used? Simplify?
OMG, but this is so fun! Are you ready? Notice my new blog header? I made it myself!  After my [...]

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Fall Colors

Mike took these pictures of the countryside on his way home from work on Friday.  

My favorite time of the year! Now, if old man winter would just stay away.
 
 
 

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I remember when my boys thought ”trick or treat…….. smell my feet” was the most hilarious thing they had ever heard! I miss those days of sewing clown costumes and painting faces. My, how fast they grow up.
Hope your day is full of treats! Mmmmmm……..Chocolate on sale tomorrow!

 
 

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Wedding Weekend

One of my dearest friend’s granddaughter was married this weekend. It was so nice visiting friends and family at such a happy event. Here’s the quilt I made for the happy couple. Remember the B&W split 9 patch? I also made the garter and ring bearer pillow.

I have a busy week planned. Lots of customer [...]

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I’m feeling a little rusty. Just like the old sewing machine in the picture. Today is the first full day that I’ve been back in my studio being productive. My “to do” list is full. I’m behind on my customer quilts. I had to make telephone calls today explaining the delay.  Not a good way to [...]

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Cardinal Quilt

 I wanted to write more about our Brewer vs Cardinal game in the last post but I was in  so much pain. I am having a problem with my foot (long story) and can’t stand or walk  without it swelling up. I’ve been to the Dr 3x’s in the past 10 days. I have an appointment with a specialist on [...]

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Easy-Easy Poppy Seed Cake

 
Thought I would share this quick & easy cake recipe. It was a hit at the retreat last weekend. It came from Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage. Be sure and check out her blog. She’s listed in  ”Favorite Creative Blogs” on the right. She makes brownies to die for!
Poppy Seed Cake
1 box Duncan Hines Butter Cake [...]

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Fern Hill Retreat

I just can’t say enough about this fabulous, beautiful house!
You must check out the Fern Hill website and see for yourself!! http://www.fernhillretreat.com/index.asp
Here I am, packed and ready for the weekend. Waiting for Diana to pick me up. Notice the large box? Full of goodies. Yummm, I baked a poppy seed cake, and cinnamon cranberry bread….. but it was mostly chocolate. [...]

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