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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
There are a few desserts that I am nearly always in the mood for. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cheesecake, Apple pie and seasonal fruit galettes. But what if I decided to combine two of my favorite desserts, what then? I’ll tell … Continue reading
Posted in baking, cooking, home
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Little Leaves
If you follow me on flickr, you’ve already seen this, but I wanted to make sure I recorded it here, before it goes to its new home. I started this, erm, almost 2 years ago to the week. It’s a … Continue reading
Life this week
Hello from the center of the ocean… I mean Portland. Its quite the blustery day here. Willow and I have set up camp on the couch today, armed with markers, hot cocoa, hand sewing and our favorites on netflix ( … Continue reading
Posted in english paper piecing, Fabrics, flickr swaps, hexies, home, Quilting
Tagged english paper piecing, modern quilting, modern swapping, PMQG, swaps
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Pinwheels & Postage Stamps
I’ve been meaning to make my mom something ever since I picked up quilting. She has always been a wonderful supporter of my art and I’ve been searching for just the right fabrics and patterns to make her something special. … Continue reading
Posted in home, patchwork, Quilting, sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged anna maria horner, folksy flannels, HST, modern quilting
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Regrouping
I’m in standing starkly in the middle of my current project. The exact point where you’ve already sunk a good 30 hours of work in, although the proof seems to be missing. It’s that perfect spot where, no matter how … Continue reading
Posted in Fabrics, family, home, motherhood, patchwork, sewing, Single Girl Quilt
Tagged denyse schmidt, embroidery, Far Far Away 2, flea market fancy, handmade, heather ross, sewing
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Urban Home Goods Swap
I’m pleased to have (finally) finished my wares for my partner in the Urban Home Goods 3 Swap. This might be the most fun I’ve ever had in a swap, certainly one of the most inspiring groups on flickr right … Continue reading
Posted in Fabrics, flickr swaps, home, patchwork, Quilting, sewing
Tagged flickr, flickr swaps, modern swapping, quilting, sewing, single girl, swaps, urban home goods3
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Springing Forward
It gets really hard for me to focus around this time of the year. I’ve already spotted some daffodils, crocus’ , and a few hardy pansies peeking their little faces out. Camilla’s start to explode this time of year and … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, home, motherhood, patchwork, Quilting, sewing, Single Girl Quilt
Tagged denyse schmidt, home, Larkins hundred, sewing, single girl quilt
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A doll quilt for Clare
I’ve been sewing up a storm these past two weeks. I’ve managed to finish up some little WIP’s and I finally did some mending I’ve been meaning to do for ages. I whipped up this little doll quilt for the … Continue reading
Posted in home, patchwork, Quilting, sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged kona color card, kona solids, linen binding, nine patch, quilting, sewing
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Ten Months and counting
Well, almost. Only four days to go until this big girl turns ten months old! It seems so hard to believe that we actually made it to this point. Somedays I feel like it was just yesterday that I … Continue reading
Posted in family, home, motherhood
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A rolling stone gathers no moss
Two and a half years ago, Ben and I packed up all our possessions and loaded them into a van. We yanked up the roots that bound us to Maryland and turned our sights west, to Oregon. It was exciting, … Continue reading
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