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New Year, bear with me
Things are going along this year. Although I am a little scatterbrained. Thor and I leave for the Seattle Gift Show on Saturday. We’ll be looking for ‘quilty’ gifts, like bags and mugs. Pins, charms and cards. You get the … finish reading New Year, bear with me
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Aebleskiver
Family gathering today in Longview. Thor has been talking about making aebleskiver’s all week. They are a traditional Danish ‘pancake’ shaped like a ball. There are many variations. Some have apple in the middle, that’s what the Sorenson boys remember. … finish reading Aebleskiver
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Wind and Rain
Windy and rainy here. Took the family out to the south jetty and braved the tower. Rain stings face. Good thing I wear glasses! Got drenched and just now warming up again. (about 3 hours later) Pictures!
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Quilt Run 101
Finished making the pattern for the Quilt Run. I call it Mardi Gras Mambo. The theme this year is Mardi Gras at the Beach. My block is music! So much music to be heard every year at Mardi Gras. Better … finish reading Quilt Run 101
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Trip to Hood River
Going to Hood River for a littler R & R with Thor. Will visit the quilt store there of course. Picture taking is a must. And of course quilting! I am working on two salmon run fabric quilts. Wish me … finish reading Trip to Hood River
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Salmon Run fabric pattern
Found out today that in the Fons and Porter supplement there is a pattern using the label fabric!. Thor made me a kit so I’m making a sample. There will be kits for sale. Free pattern. see you next … finish reading Salmon Run fabric pattern
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Posting
Do you ever go to Facebook or your blog and feel you have nothing to write about or share. Me too. But this week I have lots to taalk about. I took my employees to CJ”s Dream Retreats last weekend. … finish reading Posting
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Lewis and Clark Shop Hop
The Lewis and Clark Shop Hop starts next Friday! Thor is manning the shop while we’re at a quilt retreat. We’re open 10 am-5pm during the hop, (including the two Sundays). Making passports, making copies of the pattern, cutting kits. … finish reading Lewis and Clark Shop Hop
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Strip Tube Quilt
What I’m doing this weekend. First steps were to cut 2 1/2″ strips and sew them together in pairs. My pile of strips! then press open. Pressed open. added background pieces and cut . And the finished blocks. Pretty!!
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New Bernina–I’m in love!
Thor and went to Seattle to learn about the new 580E machine from Bernina. I want one! It has embroidery without needing a personal computer!!!! Among other things. It has a 9mm wide stitch, almost twice as wide as a … finish reading New Bernina–I’m in love!
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