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Happy New Year!

My friend Linda has collected a yearly ornament for at least 10 years. I didn't understand why she liked them so much. It seemed strange to me.... hanging all of the old year ornaments on a tree. After all, everyone could tell when you purchased them. Pottery Barn used to carry them....but no longer. I guess not many people saw them the way...

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Loose Feathers Pattern - Winter

 A short update today....I still have company and not much time to update the blog site ....  Winter - our final Loose Feather pattern for 2011 was sent to the distributor last week. They will be shipped to the shops soon.  Above is the back cover of the pattern showing the two bonus projects. The picture above shows all three patterns stitched together....Summer,...

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Getting It Right

 Sometimes I'm so busy running around trying to get everything right....I forget that maybe the most fun part is the chaos! Everyone in motion. Finally! Whew!!! They did great....especially when you realize what a sugar high they are experiencing. While decorating ginger bread houses you have to eat as much candy as you glue to the house. After the kids left, Dave fell...

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The Simple Things

It's the simple things that can make the holidays memorable. I found this string tied with a bit of greenery at my local antique shop.        The tree is finally decorated. It seems harder to get it all together....but so worth it. All the vintage glass balls have been hung with whatever wire we could find.      The tinsel you can see...

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Cookie Decorating Class

     Are you ready for the holidays? I looked at the calendar and I'm starting to get worried. It seems like I have 5 minutes to prepare before the kids arrive home again. I'll need food to feed them....lots of food. I spent all Thanksgiving around the stove and am thinking it will be the same at Christmas. I took a class last...

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