My Patchwork Life

Quilting is becoming an increasingly important and integral part of my life. My creative outlet changes how I view the world around me, influences the activities I pursue with my family, and introduces me to new people whose life paths wouldn't ordinarily intersect mine. My life is much like my favorite types of quilts - scrappy and unconventional, full of interest and surprises, and with an underlying current of making do (and making something beautiful!) with what I have.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Introducing my Brother

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Apparently, when you buy a new sewing machine, even if it is off the shelf at Wal-Mart, you are supposed to take pictures, give it a name an...
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Frugal, not cheap

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I'm trying to train myself to think of myself as "frugal" not "cheap." Somehow, "cheap" carries more negat...
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Hibernation?

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Yesterday, I very nearly melted. Today, the heat and humidity are supposed to be even worse. I finally broke down and closed up my house and...
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Friday, July 23, 2010

On a roll!

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I finished my orphan block, drive-in movie/picnic quilt! Well, kinda. While sewing on the last edge of binding (which I just flipped over fr...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Red and Green: A Winning Combination!

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Second Place in the Youth Division of the Quilt Show at the 2010 Rockbridge County Fair goes to... JASON HUTCHINSON!!! Honorable Mention in ...
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Monday, July 19, 2010

Knackered

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After consulting with the Brit in my office, I've determined that "knackered" is the correct term to describe the sheer and ut...
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Friday, July 16, 2010

Off my rocker?

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After work yesterday, I loaded the kids in the car and we headed over the mountain to my mom's house. I love this drive, curving up and ...
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