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12 New Year’s Resolutions that No One is Making (But Perhaps They Should)

Its that time of year again when people everywhere are setting goals.  And it seems that all of these goals pretty much fall into one of three main categories:  Get out of debt, organize the house, and get into shape. (No matter how wonderfully they are worded, or with what determination they are set they all seem to fit nicely into one of those three areas.) And while those are all worthy goals, I was thinking that maybe there were some other goals that rarely get set.  And these resolutions ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month

Quilt Block of the Month Series

One of the very first things I ever made when I got back into sewing was a chenille rag quilt.  It was September,  I had just had my first baby and I wasn't going back to being a first grade teacher---and I was super sad about that fact.  I knew that I really did want to be home with that new, sweet baby....but I also knew that I needed something else in my life. And then I found it.  An older neighbor had made the most beautiful chenille rag blanket for her new grandbaby---and I just knew ... View the Post

Celebrations

January 2015 Holidays

Happy New Year! It's a new year...and a new month...which means 4 new weeks full of days to celebrate!  So let's get to it. (I'm personally looking forward to the 7th, 8th, and 23rd!) ... View the Post

Christmas

Merry Christmas…

Hope your holidays are full of the love of giving...   Thank you so much for taking a few minutes out of your days to spend with us.....we really feel so blessed to be on this blog journey with all of you. We are taking some time off for the rest of the month to spend with our families....but we will see you back on January 1st....and really, thank you, we so appreciate all of you.  Have a very Merry Christmas! Love, Elizabeth and liZ ... View the Post

Christmas· Quilt

Christmas Quilting

Tonight, as I write this, I am knee deep in Christmas quilts. I think I was just raised that if it's Christmas then there are blankets and quilts to be made.   And this year is no different. This is whats up on the quilting frames right now: It's for my grandparents and is made from some darling fabric (that is so cheery that just looking at it makes me happy) from Micheal Miller. Next month I have a tutorial put together that will show you how to make this super easy quilt.  I don't ... View the Post