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Yes, Virginia…YOU can be Santa Claus!
Published October 21, 2015 - No Comments
I know several people who choose NOT to allow their children to believe in Santa Claus. They believe it takes away from the authenticity of their religious beliefs, or to permit make believe lends to people not taking life seriously when life is hard enough without the distractions of a wo ...
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Why does my mind have to go so fast?
Published May 20, 2013 - No Comments
As my projects take longer and longer, and my brain begins filling up with ideas for other activities, I feel the absence of my mind. At least when it comes to doing things like updates and chores and grocery shopping and anything “normal.” My hands don’t work as fast ...
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Tips and Techniques
Published April 18, 2014 - No Comments
After quilting for a few years, I have learned and relearned a smattering of things. I hope these will be of use to you. I’ll be watching these again since I need to remind myself. Customizing an ironing board How to rotary cut while sitting down How to find the 1/4 inch ...
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Quilt As You Go
Published March 19, 2013 - No Comments
I used to believe there was only one way to “quilt as you go.” I found an old book at the library with instructions, but I returned it after I read about the “frame” I would need to build for it! I complained to a friend about my disappointment, and she said, “ ...
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Mysteries
Published April 18, 2014 - No Comments
I love a good mystery! As a kid, I journeyed with Miss Marple and Nancy Drew on their many excursions. I still like to revisit our adventures from time to time. These days, I like enigmas of another sort… the mystery quilting projects. I have been involved in a few of these ...
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My Philosophy
Published February 14, 2013 - No Comments
My philosophy? “Yes, you can!” or “Sí, se puede.” I heard this in a dream one night, and since I don’t speak Spanish I had to go ask a friend what it meant. I don’t know how that ended up in my dream, but after reading a testimonial from one of FlyLady& ...
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Hello world! I’m getting back to quilting!
Published January 27, 2013 - 2 Comments
Getting back to quilting! What does that mean to you? For me, it means that I get to try to do something that I have not been able to do for a long time… or quite rarely. You may wonder why I have a blog that links to videos and Facebook. Honestly, I was sick […]
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Ergonomics and Why It Is Important For YOU
Published February 4, 2013 - 2 Comments
Ergonomics? Ergo what? Seriously it is important! Do you want to quilt? Do you want to sew without pain? Do you want to quilt for a longer period of time? I know I do. Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing ...
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About Me and why I started “Quiltinator”
Published January 27, 2013 - One Comment
Several years ago, I got the “quilting” bug. I was a Girl Scout Troop leader, a 4-H Club leader, an AWANA helper, volunteer in Sunday School and a mom of little girls. I say this so you’ll realize how surrounded by crafts and sewing I was. Even though my great-gra ...
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Yes, Virginia…YOU can be Santa Claus!

Published October 21, 2015 at 4:08 pm - No Comments

I know several people who choose NOT to allow their children to believe in Santa Claus. They believe it takes away from the authenticity of their religious beliefs, or to permit make believe lends to people not taking life seriously when life is hard enough without the distractions of a world where counterfeit societies reside. […] IWEBIX Webdesign

Free Quilt Block Patterns

Published May 5, 2013 at 1:30 pm - 1 Comment

Do you want to try out a new block? Do you want to learn how to put a block together quickly and easily? Here is where I am listing the blocks I think you’ll really like and maybe give them a try. 12 inch blocks Goshen Star Any Size 3D Bowtie 4 patches (scrappy and […]

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Yee Haw!Published February 16, 2013 at 12:16 am
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Getting Back To Quilting