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A Quilt Story: A Special Gift for Emi

June 4th, 2023

Dear friends, it certainly has been a long, long time since I last posted, and I am truly happy to reconnect with you after a long hiatus and share a heartfelt quilt project that holds a special place in my heart.

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Stunning haute couture

April 18th, 2022

It’s been two weeks since my talented niece’s haute couture fashion show, and I am still thinking about it and trying to come off a cloud of pure enjoyment from all the work involved. It has truly been a privilege to be a part of this project.

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More applique and quilting

March 28th, 2022

The last two weeks have been pretty intense helping my talented niece with the last of the appliqued and quilted pieces for her fashion show.

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A runway show in the making: lots of applique and quilting

March 14th, 2022

The last two months I’ve been actively involved in assisting my designer niece Ana Lía in preparing her 2022 collection… Respirar (Breathe).

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Oh, boy, oh boy… am I ever late in posting!

January 3rd, 2022

More than a full year has gone by without me updating this blog… at all!

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Prayer Flags

August 10th, 2020

Prayer flags are part of the ancient Buddhist tradition. Traditionally, they are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. it is believed that “the words and symbols printed on the flags (the prayers) are spread throughout the universe as the flags flutter in the wind. Everyone who is touched by that wind is touched […]

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A little memory quilt

July 11th, 2020

The youngest of my father’s sisters suffered from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for several years, during which time her husband was able to take care of her at home. Their three daughters live in other countries and came and went as much as possible, in an enormous effort to support their parents during those difficult […]

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Small town living

March 3rd, 2020

I am truly living my dream.

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A blessed time

December 22nd, 2016

Do you feel 2016 has been a tremendously chaotic and painful year for our world? It seems to me this last year has been charged with more hate, turmoil and sadness than in previous years.

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More house pics

December 8th, 2016

Believe it or not, three months after having moved into my new house we are still finishing things. Hopefully that will all end by tomorrow, and I will finally be able to move on to other things. Like sewing, and all things Christmas!

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It’s about time!

October 7th, 2016

Oh, yes… it’s been a long, long hiatus to be sure. Nearly a year now without blogging. The reason being: I’ve been building a house.

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Time with Lulu

December 13th, 2015

One of the most important things that have happened to me this year has been the time given to me to enjoy with my sweet granddaughter, Alexia.

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Way too long… but I’ve been building!

November 11th, 2015

You must think I’ve fallen off the deep end. And sometimes it has actually felt like that. Yep, it’s been six months since I last posted, and it’s time to catch up.

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