Author: Mary-Frances

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The Looming Holiday Weekend!

I’ve added more of the big elements (yep, there is a BIT of pink) I want to be part of the block and finished the ribbon with french knots on the one side. I also did a little feather stitch at the top. So, now I’m breaking and hunting through

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Black and White progress

Black and White progress

This is the first block I’ve ever pieced using the bullseye method (start in the center and piece out in sort of a circle around. I was fine until I got here (see photo below) and then realize that I would have to applique something down or well, I’m not

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A nice morning walk

A nice morning walk

Matey Moo got up at 5am this morning , so I got an early shower and after checking blogs and email I took the dog for a walk so I thought I’d share a few pictures of my walk in the “hood”. I think I used to mention that this

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Hair before and Hair ever after

Yes, feeling a little punny!I thought this was good, the pasty red face with the before glasses and the happy look with the after. At least I’m happy about them and NO! I haven’t done a lick of stitching…just got the kids to bed!

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New look (well, not really)

So, today is “new look” day…if I get home in some reasonable time I”ll post pictures of my new glasses. I’m hoping they are hip…or at least so “un-hip” that I’ll be unique in my “un-hip”ness (keep in mind I have a mind stupidifying cold today). That and the blog….for

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“Back in the Saddle again!”

We are having an ultra lazy Sunday here, absolutely nothing going on at all. I feel guilty, but Rex (can’t bring myself to call him Bud) says it’s ok! Matey Moo has an ear infection, which is huge relief (his lungs looked totally clear at the Dr.). I still have

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I need another UFO like I need a hole in my head!

However, last weekend’s class was machine piecing so I pulled out my fanciest (aka hardest to use on a machine) fabrics and went to class. Apparently I need a walking foot, so as soon as things slow down here (ie we have money! :-)) I’ll run out and buy one.

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New studio in the works!

Well, I think I’ve finally convinced my husband “Rex” (we decided he needed a “nom de Plume”) that I need a studio apart from the office space (you may remember my first post with pictures of what that space looks like). Mainly because the office is totally packed with computers

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On a much lighter note

These pictures make no sense until you know the story behind them. We had a speed monitor placed in front of our house for the last week. It basically alerted drivers coming down the street when their speeds exceed the limit. So, when the Denver Police came to pick it

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Follow up on the Artful Quilters List

I appreciate everyone’s comments on my last post – especially Diane. I admit that for the most part I’m totally new to all of this, up to and including the whole mentality among fiber artists, etc. I have an art degree and having never really pursued my fine art I

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