It’s Thursday again! And my friends will be arriving shortly for our weekly sewing circle. I decide to finish a couple of things on the computer, and when I check my mail I find a new message from Mariangela, with photos of the project she is currently working on. Read More
Quilting at a distance
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Jamie countdown
It’s still a ways off, but in my mind I’ve started to count the days until Jamie will be home again. Still another couple of months away, but that’s nothing, right? Just about enough time to start getting ready for her return. (-: Read More
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Silver jewelry
In a previous life (as an interpreter) I was required to dress up for work. This meant I collected suits and shoes as well as briefcases and purses. I also collected jewelry, went to the hairdresser on a regular basis, and used make-up every day. Read More
Posted in Life in Ecuador, This and that
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Happy Easter
Here’s to hoping your weekend is fun and relaxing, too, whether spent with family or in silent contemplation. Read More
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Quiet weekend
One of the nicest things about holiday weekends living in the city is… the silence. It seems everybody has taken off for the beach, and the city has been abandoned. Which means it is quiet, without the normal traffic noise.
I’m spending the weekend in silence, too. A good time to do a little laundry, a little picking up and organizing… and a lot more hand sewing. Best while watching a movie. Read More
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Country Cups
It’s a good feeling to finish a project, isn’t it. Particularly when you’ve had it sitting around for a while. This weekend’s project was to finish my Country Cups wall hanging. I mean, it’s only taken me three months to do so. Read More
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Finished mosaic quilt
I have been procrastinating for weeks on this quilt. No matter how hard I tried, I simply couldn’t get the mouth area to reflect the original photograph. Last weekend, however, I decided I really needed to just quilt it and live with it! Read More
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Bachita’s finished dove
Another Thursday. More fun sewing with friends. Not the least of which is that on these days we get to talk to our friend Mariangela. Not as good as having her here with us, but nonetheless we are sure grateful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch. Read More
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Thursday Sewing Circle
Another week… and more busy sewing in our little circle of friends. And progress, too, as we finish projects.
Luchita has finished her dove quilt. All that was left (and which she finished now) was the binding. Read More
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Time for the owls
My friends in my sewing circle have all decided to sew the Life’s a Hoot! BOM this year. As with the dove project, it will be fun to follow their progress and see how each walhanging turns out.
Bachita started hers first, and has her tree appliquéd. She is now starting to work on the owls. Read More
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COC Quilt
I love sleeping under quilts. I keep a small lap quilt on my bed to snuggle under while reading or watching TV, or for nights when the weather gets particularly cold and I need some extra warmth. Read More
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Thursday sewing
Now that two of the dove projects are finished, my friends have started (or gone back to) new projects! Although Bachita has finished her dove project (well, except for the binding), she didn’t bring it with her. Hopefully she will next week so we can post photos of the finished project. Read More
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Crustless Asparagus-Quinoa Quiche
As I have mentioned before, I love quinoa. So I made one of my favorite dishes today and thought I would share the recipe here. (So sorry, Irene, that quinoa is so expensive in your country!).
First the recipe, and then some pics to explain the process… Read More
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I love to dye my own fabrics, am a fanatic of free-motion quilting, and dabble with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life. 
