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.

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Lots of stitching going on!

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I had hoped to get lots of creating in during my winter break from school...and I did!  It started with a mad dash to make a memory quilt fo...
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Sunday, November 15, 2020

I miss blogging!

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 Working at a boarding school during a pandemic is no joke.  I thought I was busy the last three years here - ha!  I barely have time to eat...
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Friday, July 31, 2020

SEW much getting done around here!

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Hmmm, I seem to have forgotten to post last week.  Having too much fun sewing, hand quilting, knitting and reading, I guess!  It's still...
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Monday, July 13, 2020

Loving Summer

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While there is much to create stress this summer - furloughs and the accompanying financial worries, a pandemic that is spiraling out of con...
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Monday, July 6, 2020

New directions

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I'm almost embarrassed by how many of my posts are about new starts versus finishes.  There's always a reason for a new start...but ...
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Monday, June 29, 2020

Back from a week away

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Even though it is "summer vacation," I've been working my butt off at work.  I'm trying to set boundaries and remind peopl...
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Things are looking up!

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First off, my sister-in-law is COVID-free and home from the hospital!!  Her recovery is far from over, but we are so thankful that she is ou...
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