tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18657963495849325562024-03-13T06:18:02.765-05:00Cluttered QuilterJoin me on my quest to conquer clutter in my sewing room. I was not born with an innate sense of how to organize "stuff." Translation: 25 years of Stash Development means it is now time for some serious Stash Management. Join me as I attempt to bring a sense of organization to my quilting life and make a few quilts along the way!!Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-53379994942330750682012-08-19T21:06:00.002-05:002012-08-19T21:06:21.817-05:00Hello! Any Body Out There?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I would love to say that I have spent my time over the last six months, diligently cleaning and organizing my dang sewing room. But, you all KNOW that would be out of character for me! However, up until July, I did spend time every weekend sorting and tossing, sorting and tossing, sorting and tossing. Guess what? There is still way too much stuff in my sewing room!! I think my fabric has started to pro-create and multiply. I haven't bought any fabric in months and I am embarrassed to admit, I probably have more fabric than I will be able to use in my lifetime!! Of course, if I acknowledge that, then I couldn't ever buy any more fabric. And that would make me sad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week I have managed to take five days to make an 8 Minute Pot holder. I think I am starting to figure out why my sewing room isn't getting cleaned. Apparently I REALLY am busy as a turtle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My friend Anne at work, turned me onto these. Aren't they cool? My current potholders are ancient and look awful. I am fantasizing about making a batch of these for myself and another batch for Christmas gifts. However, I will have to work at a faster pace than I have this week!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">What's coming up on my calender? Next month...it is time for the anual quilt retreat of the Quilts From The Bluffs quilt group. The theme for this year, is "UFO's"!! I am so excited. I have already picked out my Unfinished projects. Yes! I have some of those!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to complete the Mechanic's Quilt for my son, Mike the Mechanic. Last year I finished the blocks. This year, the quilt top!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've worked on a Disappearing 9 Patch fall/Halloween theme top for the last two retreats. Now, I want to sew the backing for it using a cute pre-print and the left over fabric from the quilt front.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Plus, my friend Anne (mentioned earlier), gave me her string blocks she had given up on and I want to sew a few more blocks, and combine them together into a top. If I can, I hope to figure out a backing for it, so I can have it quilted. And then, donate it to my department at work that locates housing for people who are homeless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have sew wonderful weekend!</span><br />
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Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-69648675655330266232012-02-21T20:27:00.000-06:002012-02-21T20:27:28.042-06:00A Little Evening Crafting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vpxiEgNe3HM/T0RQPzmJHLI/AAAAAAAAA9M/4D45HMj2YBM/s1600/16239113_BWbbxSXf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vpxiEgNe3HM/T0RQPzmJHLI/AAAAAAAAA9M/4D45HMj2YBM/s320/16239113_BWbbxSXf_c.jpg" width="213" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While my house does need more cleaning and decluttering (I know, unbelievable, isn't it?!), I decided to tackle some other activities. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Made a pretty button bracelet. I got the idea from <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2012/01/tool-time-tuesdaybutton-bracelet.html">Sew Many Ways</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy your day...and don't forget to do a little crafting or sewing or quilting or what ever makes you smile!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Deb</span></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-69561877573891870102012-02-20T20:23:00.000-06:002012-02-20T20:23:56.566-06:00Happy President's Day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VhFWuGRT5o/T0L2MYauNvI/AAAAAAAAA6c/GqxWRNGQXgs/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VhFWuGRT5o/T0L2MYauNvI/AAAAAAAAA6c/GqxWRNGQXgs/s1600/images.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here in the USA, today is a federal holiday celebrating "President's Day"--a combined holiday which used to be "Washington's Birthday" and "Lincoln's Birthday." In those days, we got TWO Monday's off in short little February. Oh well, I guess that's what they call progress. Since this would be my last "three day holiday" (ie: weekend plus Monday) until April, I started out with so many great plans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I attempted to work on my hexie blocks. But, even with my hand brace, I am still having thumb pain. Grr...So, I got lost at <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. If you are interested in looking at some of my boards, I am listed as Cluttered Quilter. I pinned some great vintage quilt designs...some modern designs. And many, many recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a great week...I know I plan to! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">PS: Okay, here are a couple snickers to get you through the week...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yep, the meteorologists got it right this time! We have a beautiful (if you didn't lose power) snow storm! Thick flakes which stuck to all the trees and bushes. I have taken advantage of being housebound and puttered around doing this, that and another. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I made dinner in the crock pot...a new recipe called "Beer Braised Beef." The basic recipe was tasty, but unfortunately, the cut of meat I happened to choose turned out fatty and chewy. If I make it again, I will be more careful about that!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then, I spent time bonding with my sweet Berniece...my sewing machine! I worked on my string blocks, just like I promised!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had fun sewing in my new little cleaned area. I had the TV available, so while sewing I watched: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Both perfect movies to sew along with!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Roll of Nickels is actually a Disappearing Nine Patch block...so I am thinking of combining these two ideas and making a Roll of Nickels quilt from red/pink fabric and using a gray back ground. And guess what, I have more than enough stash make one!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, I am now going to enjoy Elvis in :</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I live in Nebraska, USA. Normally, by February I would be lamenting "I'm so tired of snow, ice, and cold weather." Not this year. This year we have had record high temperatures. In January. 50-60 degree days back to back. Unheard of. But, finally, we have a major storm headed our way. Oh boy!! A reason to stay in and quilt!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, with those tasks out of the way, I am free to play the rest of the weekend!! Remember these string blocks I made last fall? They have percolated in my brain long enough and I am going to put them together this weekend...and if all goes well, quilt them!! There are only 16 four inch blocks, so it will be a mini or doll size quilt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh, and in my decluttering process, I created a little space to put my sewing machine and SEW! My sewing room in the basement has been going backwards in the decluttering process, but the more stuff I get rid of, the more space I will have in my sewing room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On that topic, Pat Sloan is doing a series of postings in February over at <a href="http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/02/02/organization-101-pat-sloan/"> Quilting Gallery</a> on "de-stashing" and decluttering ones sewing room. Since I always find these kind of postings motivating, I thought I would share the link! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stage 1: Precontemplation. Well, I have moved beyond that stage on my goals, but it is essentially "what? I don't got no stinkin' problem with (<u>fill in blank with your own behavior)</u>." It's that behavior that others may bring up to you, and you think it's not a problem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stage 2: Contemplation: This was me for the last few weeks...actually longer. Contemplation can last anywhere from hours to days to years! Is this really a problem? Could others be right? At this point, it is still in the "mental" stages. No action to change the behavior is happening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stage 3: Determined Preparation: this is the planning stage. Calling the gym to find out how much it cost to take that exercise class you have been wanting to take. Looking on line for budget ideas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stage 4: ACTION: This is where I want to be! It's actually taking that exercise class; cooking those low fat recipes; writing out and following that budget. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stage 6: Relapse: Uh-oh. Been skipping too many exercise classes. Holding onto too many un-needed items. Eating too many cookies. Stopping at the fast food restaurants a little too often. At this point, it's time to start over. Hopefully, with the work one has already done, it will be easier to work through the steps again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, with this simmering on the back burner of my brain, I hatched my goals for behaviors I want to change in 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Lose weight/get healthy! My plan so far: I have a Visa money card to pay for my annual membership at the community center near me, where I can work out on their gym equipment and walk on their walking track. I hope to exercise at least 3 times per week for 30 minutes each time. Health? Cut back on soda/pop and fast food visits. Increase home made lunches and dinners (this one also overlaps with my financial goals). </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">These are lofty goals for me, but I think if I continue to plug along one day at a time, I can be physically and financially healthier and less cluttered by 2013! </span><br />
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</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-65881086742919194722012-01-29T18:00:00.000-06:002012-01-29T18:00:11.244-06:00Disappearing Deb<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sure seems like it, doesn't it? It feels like so long since I have posted anything. HOWEVER that does not mean I have been lacking in things to post. It just means my real life keeps interfering with my virtual life. Dang it anyway!! Where does it say kids and husbands have to eat everyday AND have clean socks? Oh well, at my house, they seem to think so!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, onward and upward. What pearls of wisdom (gag...cough) have been rattling around in my brain?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many bloggers, such as Kellie at <a href="http://cottoncharmquilts.typepad.com/charmingchatter/2012/01/confessions-of-a-bankrupt-giver-word-up-2012.html">Charming Chatter</a> pick a word for their "theme" of the year. It can motivating, introspective, what ever one thinks depicts their life or the direction they want their life to move. I am a word person. I love words. I love quotes. So, I found myself mulling this concept over. What word would I choose? Something motivational? Something inspiring? Naw. Not me. Why would someone like the Cluttered Quilter chose that type of word! That would make sense!! No, the word I have chosen for 2012 is:</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yup, Disappear! Why "disappear"? Because in 2012 I want these things to disappear:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">My weight? A few years ago, after a bad run in with a medication, I put on about 80+ pound. From 2009 to last spring, I was doing a really good job of slowly losing it. I lost about 40 lbs of it. Then, mid 2011, my activity level slowed down and I have been steadily gaining the weight back. Ugh! So, time to "get to getting" (my favorite Niecy Nash saying!) and take care of my health! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The financial one is a new one for me this year. In the last three years, I have left a job which paid about twice what I make now plus throw in a few months of unemployment and you get some major life style changes! My family and I are learning to live with less. But, I think it is a good lesson for me. I am truly learning how to be frugal. To quote Edison, "necessity is the mother of invention" and necessity has been teaching me how to live the 1930's depression mantra of my mother "use it up, wear it out, make it do." Sometimes I find it daunting, (like last week when I had to do some fancy financial work to get enough money to take my Collie, Marshall, to an emergency vet visit.) But mostly, I have been trying to look at it as a challenge to not be so materialistic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">And being "materialistic" is what has gotten me to my problems with clutter! I have been faithfully reading Colleen's posts at <a href="http://www.365lessthings.com/">365 Less Things</a>. Her posts have been so helpful with the mental/emotional part of my decluttering. While I do my own version of it--instead of 1 per day, I try to declutter at least 7 things every weekend. For 2012, I have decluttered 36 items!! And that's not including the sheets and sheets of paper junk which accumulates every week that have been tossed! </span><br />
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</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-44649737462284113712012-01-10T20:29:00.000-06:002012-01-10T20:29:59.056-06:00Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PTXhWKrKP2Y/TwzuIdgg6aI/AAAAAAAAA2s/onupVilVQCg/s1600/alexander.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PTXhWKrKP2Y/TwzuIdgg6aI/AAAAAAAAA2s/onupVilVQCg/s1600/alexander.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The last few days have felt like </span><u style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Alexander And The Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.</u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last week, after additional problems with my digestive tract, my doctor suggested a colonoscopy. So, Saturday I work all day so I can make up for missing Monday. I jump into my car to rush off to work, but my engine won't turnover. My husband, Quail and I work to get it started. No luck. So, when in doubt, call my 22 year old son, the mechanic. (Bit of advice: if you have 1 or more children...encourage at least 1 of them to become a mechanic...it's a worthwhile investment!). So, Quail & I traded cars and I sped off to work.Later, I find out it took Quail Jr about 45 seconds to diagnose the problem. I need a new fuel pump. Fortunately, it is covered by warranty. Whew! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Which brings us up to today....Tuesday: I was hoping to be back to work, but the laxative decided to work for longer than just Sunday and Monday. So, another day at home, near the bathroom. :( For the record, while colonoscopies may be a necessary medical procedures, they are NOT fun!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is my third colonoscopy over the last 20 years...but this time, I had a secret weapon. My new Kindle!! So nice to be able to have something to read while I was in bed between trips to the loo. I went through 2 books of the series I am reading!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They are shorter than your basic novel, but entertaining and light reading. The series is about a woman who lives in Freeport, IL and is a private investigator for the paranormal/ghosts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's hopin' you have had a better week, then me!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I went through a box of old school papers left over from my elementary school years. I whittled it down by about 3/4ths. It went from a good size shirt box of papers to about ten papers which make me smile, even 40+ years later! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">No sewing yet, but I have less stuff cluttering my sewing room. 13 less items plus a big box of old papers. I just have to remember the words of The Little Engine That Could:</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just because I haven't posted lately, does not mean I have been slacking on the decluttering. Every weekend for about the last six weeks, I have tackled a different area of my home (which ever one happened to be buggin' me most at the moment) and had a box of no-longer-useful-to-me stuff for my husband to take to the thrift store. I think this year, I am going to estimate how many items are in each box load and keep a tally. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, I have a family room again!! My youngest help me box up all the <strike>crap </strike> treasures in this room in a mad dash-n-stash before Christmas. Although, that is a decluttering tip, which should be a choice of last resort, I was just not making any progress on my living room with this excess stuff taking up space. Unfortunately, I think my camera battery charger is a victim of this stashing effort and now I have to dig through bins to find it. So, no new pics until I find it!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Additionally, and I KNOW there are a number of you out there that will be truly amazed by this disclosure...but I haven't bought any quilting fabric for over three months. Yes. Over 90 days. And although I have admired all the pretty fabrics on other's blogs, I am on a quest to not bring more into my home until I can manage what I have. Two things have led me to this quest. The first is figuring out what the heck to do with all the bins of fabric I already have!! 2nd? Poverty. You know, it's funny, but when you don't have any money, there seems to be less opportunities to buy fabric! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hi! It's been a slow week for me. I've been home for the most of the last week, sick with a flare up of ulcerative colitis. Consequently, not much decluttering has been accomplished. I've done a lot reading lately. I read two books by John Sanderford. I think I may be starting to turn into a "Virgil Flowers" groupie. Is it possible to be a groupie to a fictional character?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And this book by Lauren Belfer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I did complete one hexagon flower. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: lime; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pretend there is a picture of a lovely green & black hexagon flower here!! </span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And today, I went to my youngest son's school band Holiday Concert. I love that Tuba-boy of mine! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If anyone figures this out for me...please let me know!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wandered around the internet this week...and found these cartoons which gave me a chuckle.I hope you like them too. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">For my fellow blogger, Jean, over at <a href="http://quiltinjeanie.blogspot.com/2011/11/long-weekend.html">Jean's Quilting Page</a>, some chuckles to celebrate her new kitty! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the case of my cat, who is long, skinny and gray with brown, the drawing would have to be entitled "How to tell a cat from a moldy banana."</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, in a few more days...it will be my birthday! </span><br />
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Enjoy your weekend, I hope to do some more decluttering to report on this week and maybe some hand sewing! </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Deb</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I learned the Day Rehab. portion of the mental health agency where I work has knitting and crochet classes, so I boxed up my old knitting and crochet magazines and some of my excess yarn stash and gave it to them. I am happy to know they will be enjoyed and appreciated by people who probably can't afford the magazines I had <strike>hoarded </strike> collected. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A box of magazines is unbelievably heavy!! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I forgot to take a picture of these, but I took two bags--maybe 15 old quilting/knitting/crocheting books and took them to Half Price Books. I didn't get a lot of money for them, but it payed for the three books I ended up buying there!! So, I took about 15 books and came home with 3 new ones. And I am SO excited about them!!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A book I had never seen before, but which is filled with history and pictures of gorgeous vintage quilts. My family is originally from Iowa, so even though I don't live there, I feel connected to the state and it's history. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since I can no longer knit or crochet, I am intrigued with the idea of weaving--both fabric and yarn. </span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, onto the sewing front. I haven't don't much sewing lately. But, here are some pictures of the strippy string blocks I made at my retreat in September.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A sprinkling of blocks made "string" style by slicing the apple corp blocks. I used muslin as a base fabric.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! I got some more decluttering, cleaning and sewing to do!! </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So...grab those corduroy scraps you have been stashing away for just the "right" project...and make somethin'!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wear your favorite soft pinwales and swish, swish your way down the hall...proudly announcing "Yes, I do love corduroy!!" </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Me? My own little effort? Was to convince the CEO of our agency to make Friday 11/11/11 (Veteran's Day in the USA) both a "casual" jeans day OR wear your corduroy's day!! I feel so proud!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">PS: I have actually been doing lots and lots of decluttering...I just haven't gotten it up on my blog. I hope to do that this weekend. </span></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-38025379609392984892011-10-30T00:15:00.000-05:002011-10-30T00:15:15.726-05:00Halloween<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know, I know...it's been weeks and weeks...but, it seems my life has become so much more complicated since I started back to work full time. I have been steadily decluttering. Still more the "tortoise" than the "hare" in my decluttering race, but I hope that means the changes will be lasting!! I have found a new blog to share with my followers who also are struggling with clutter issues. It is called <a href="http://www.365lessthings.com/">365 Less Things</a>. I love it! She is focusing on reducing by getting rid of one item a day, but also by not bringing new items into her home. Using what she has. They aren't new concepts, but they are ones I think our materialistic society has lost touch with. I have lost touch of. My mother was a child of the depression. I grew up with a "use it up, wear it out or do with out" mentality. I think that mentality mixed with all the STUFF that modern life brings has left me with way too much clutter. Stuff comes in...it doesn't go out because I just might "need" it "someday." I've had to relearn to be selective about what I choose to bring into my home. And for those things I already have, decide "is this worth saving or will it be better sent out into the universe to be used by someone else?" Check out her blog, I think you will find her refreshing! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So my friends, have good thoughts and become lovely! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Deb, still decluttering....slowly but surely! </span></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-83019272540863475782011-09-22T22:18:00.000-05:002011-09-22T22:18:00.187-05:00Gone Quilting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cobS9NKRNxI/Tnv6ONWfGBI/AAAAAAAAArE/CSCX82tTvBI/s1600/gone+quilting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cobS9NKRNxI/Tnv6ONWfGBI/AAAAAAAAArE/CSCX82tTvBI/s1600/gone+quilting.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Hi! I'm off for my quilt retreat. I am taking my camera, so be ready for some action packed or maybe make that fiber packed photo's when I return!!<br />
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Until then, keep sewing those bits and pieces until you have something!<br />
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Deb</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-27710857099656213442011-09-18T23:45:00.000-05:002011-09-18T23:45:27.542-05:00Decisions...Decisions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The time is drawing near. My quilt retreat is in 4 days. In "the best of all possible worlds", I would have already decided what projects I am taking with me. I'll be there for 3 days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday. I will have a large chunk of time to work on whatever I want. I have already decided I am taking the Disappearing 9 Patch quilt blocks I am making for my oldest son. I am pretty sure I have cut up all the blocks I need to finish it. The important phrase being "pretty sure"!! I remember cutting what seems like a million blocks a few months ago. So whatever I cut, I will sew!!<br />
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Then, I want to work on my hexie blocks. I want to make some color coordinated "kits" to work on. Basically, cut some strips/squares to go with my paper pieces.<br />
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Plus, I have been reading blogs about various doll size quilts. I want to make some!! I have several kits but I also have some I have been eyeing in my extensive book collection. My mind keeps thinking about this quilt:<br />
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I also have two quilts which need backings. Not exciting work, but I am planning they will be pieced backings. And then... maybe my checking account will be able to afford to send them off to be quilted!! However, I have a very small checking account, so it may only be able to afford one!! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>And I some charm squares I bought to make place-mats in this pattern:<br />
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</tbody></table>The charm squares are from:<br />
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</tbody></table>And I have fabric for making string quilts.<br />
Speaking of string quilts---I saw this earlier today and think it's a fun combination for a string quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is from <a href="http://prairiepeasant.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilt-retreat.html">Prairie Peasant blog</a> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Plus, I have about 400 other ideas. I have never made a list of my unfinished and/or projects I have "kitted" together. That is, those projects I have pattern and fabric...but haven't actually started the project. I don't think I could handle the actual number. It may be more than can be done in a life time.<br />
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Do other people have this problem? More projects than time? I am always amazed by quilters that are able to work on only one project at a time. I seem to always have several in progress.<br />
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It is time to tuck myself into bed and have sweet dreams of fabric and quilts!<br />
Until next time, I'll probably still be trying to decide...<br />
Deb</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-66241046333400033232011-09-16T23:21:00.000-05:002011-09-16T23:21:40.088-05:00Diagnosis: Bronchitis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After bravely trying to go back to work yesterday, I came home from work tired but proud. Then about 7:00 PM the fatigue, shakes and shivers hit. It was horrible. I took some ibuprofen, crawled under my bed quilt and thought "this will soon pass ." But, my fever kept going and going...then I was coughing and coughing. I felt like the nun, Miss Clavel, in the book <u>Madeline</u>: </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I rustled around for what ever medicine I could find and finally managed to fall asleep at 12:30ish, determined to see my doctor the next day! And guess what? Not only do I have bronchitis, but he felt it needed more than the usual antibiotic & cough syrup regime. An immediate shot in my bum!! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Actually, the dose is so high, they did it with 2 needles. Yes...TWO shots...one for each cheek. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And then the nurse asked "can your husband drive you home?"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> My brain goes "huh?" Well, yeah...Quail is able to drive me...why would he need to"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"In case anything happens" </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happens? "Like what?" </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Like, you have a reaction to the shot. It's a very large dose and some people react." </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">AGH! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fortunately, no reaction. Whew. And the shots were much less painful than the traditional penicillin shots I had when I was a young girl.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, tomorrow....still have to go to work, to make up hours so I can take off Friday for my retreat...but other than that, my plans are to sit and quietly hand sew and get over this nasty bronchitis so I can go to the retreat. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh! And read! I will tell you about my book later this weekend. I have read it once or twice before, but it is one of those I never tire reading. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If your household is inundated with football this weekend, like my household(if not, can I come live with you until football season is over?) you might enjoy this little snicker...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I'm home with a horrible cold and fever. I can't think well enough to actually do any sewing or writing, so I decided to do a "mid week" version of my Saturday Snickers...enjoy!! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have to admit, it took me a a few minutes to "get" this . But then when I did, I thought "I WANT a productive cough!!"<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Have a great rest of the week...and I will see you on the flip side. Okay...another trivia question...what are the origins of THAT saying? Does it mean like the flip side of old vinyl records? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, I have won Dork of the Week again. It's been awhile, but well, it seems the older I get, the goofier I get. I guess that means I can expect to continue winning this dubious award. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Remember that retreat for which I was counting down the days? WELL...it seems I was off one week. Instead of being this Friday...it is NEXT Friday. WAH!! My brain was so ready for it this weekend-- even if the rest of me wasn't. Does anyone else have this problem? I hope I am not the only one!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Unfortunately, I'm not quite as organized as my sweet sister, Karen over at <a href="http://hazeldellquilts.blogspot.com/">Hazel Dell Quilts</a>. She has already picked out and packed her "kits"--and even pre-cut many (if not all of them.) Me? Ugh. Is it the last minute yet? I always have great intentions to be all ready. But, some where along the way I get distracted! I think that also explains my mountain of clutter to organized. Hmm...I am sensing a pattern here and not of the sewing kind!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So far, I have MENTALLY decided I am going to bring the blocks for my oldest son's quilt. They are already precut and ready to sew. You many recall many, many moons ago I talked about this quilt. Click <a href="http://clutteredquilter.blogspot.com/2011/01/using-my-stash.html"> here</a> for a refresher. Then, I have several kits for small doll size quilts. I am going to pick out one of them. Plus, my little hexies. I like to have an assortment of goodies. Some machine sewing, some hand sewing. Oh, and a book. It's good to have time to relax. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We sleep on the bottom level of a bunk bed and everyone brings sheets and a pretty quilt for their bed. I think this year I am going to bring one of my pretty vintage sheets sets and then either a vintage quilt or this really pretty vintage chenille blanket I found a few months ago. I think it will look cozy! I'll take pictures and you let me know!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm also thinking of bringing my "Go Baby" fabric cutter to work on cutting up some more of my fabric stash into charm squares.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> And finally, I am looking forward to what should be a FABULOUS package in the mail in about a week. A few years ago, I got one of those "Quilter's Reward" credit cards with the pretty quilt pictures on them. You know, the ones advertised in all the quilt magazines? Well, as one charges with them, they get "rewards." In the past, I have earned some free quilt batting and two books. Lately, I was looking at what is available and discovered one could get a gift certificate from Keepsake Quilting. My heart be still!!! I drool over every catalog I receive from them. AND I had enough points to get a $100.00 certificate. After literally, HOURS of pouring through the catalog and their website, I finally decided on what I wanted:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For those of us in the USA, today is a solemn day. It has been ten years since the 9/11 terrorist attack. For those of us who were alive on that day and old enough to remember, it is something one can never forget. The images. The fear. The questions. They are all a bit of blur to me now, one image blending into another then blending into another. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One personal memory is strong. I live in a military community--Bellevue, Nebraska where Offutt Air Force Base is located. I remember listening to the radio as I drove to work in Omaha & hearing about a plane crashing into one of the Twin Towers. With shame now, I remember a feeling of irritation as I was thinking "oh great, that's all that will be on TV tonight..." When I arrive at work, I learn a second plane has hit the other tower and this is more than just a tragic accident. I worked part time, so as I was driving home in the early afternoon, along the interstate which exits to my house, I was struck by all the police cars. Could something be happening in my military community? Shortly after that, I went to my son's middle school. As I my younger children and I waited in our van, we saw a plane flying overhead. What? How can that be? All the planes have been grounded. I later learned it was President Bush, leaving Offutt Air Force Base. I felt so personally touched being both so close and yet so far to the tragedy. Witness to an historical event. The police patrol as President Bush was at Offutt Air Force Base, literally "down the street" from where I lived-- less than a half mile. Witness to the President's exit from Offutt and back to Washington D.C. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My thoughts and prayers go out to all those families whose lives were touched by this national tragedy. I know I will always remember. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Deb</span></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-10345983737143704272011-09-05T21:15:00.000-05:002011-09-05T21:15:48.904-05:00Labor Day Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To my friends in the USA, Happy Labor Day!!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Heavy sigh. My weekend was not as long as I would have liked...it never seems to be! However, I did get a little outdoor decluttering done. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> The weather here in Eastern Nebraska was fabulous on Sunday and Monday. So, I took advantage and ventured outdoors to work on my flower beds. A strangely melancholy activity, I trimmed away the old peonies which were dying back. I remembered how beautiful they were in bloom. So bright and lovely; their scent delightful. Now: withered and wilted. Then with hope, I remember, next spring they will resurface in all their glory! So, I carefully prepared their bed and tucked them in for the winter. Sweet dreams, my peonies! I will see you in the spring! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">On Monday, the Cluttered Quilter family had brunch with old friends, who used to live almost next door to us. We hadn't seen them in about twelve years!! We oohh and aawwed over the changes in our kids and how young we look, even though our kids seem to have aged. A good time was had by all!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And, I did some hexie work.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">These little hexies will be winging their way across the ocean to Celine at <a href="http://espritpatch.blogspot.com/">Espritpatch</a></span></td></tr>
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</span></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1865796349584932556.post-45194139227741648642011-08-31T23:27:00.002-05:002011-08-31T23:27:59.044-05:00Where's Deb?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">At work!! Agh!! Work has seriously been cramping my style!! It seems like there are not enough hours in the day to work, take care of my family & home AND declutter my stash. But, I am optimistic about the upcoming three day weekend!! For those in the USA...next weekend is Labor Day. Which, will be a 3 day weekend for me!! Yippee! Until then, here are some snickers I found that reminded me of me at work!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Until the weekend...I will be putting little hexies together...and will post them for your viewing pleasure!! So, mark your calenders..."Deb...hexies...check her blog..."!! </span><br />
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