Tag Archives: Christmas

Fall colors and a modification………

This past weekend was really gorgeous weather! So, hubbs and I just had to take a drive…again…..A glimpse of the Mississippi River… The roads are quite winding through all the bluffs surrounding this beautiful river Today’s winds will probably bring … Continue reading

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Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift…………

Let us not leave it unopened……….. May you all have a Blessed Christmas celebrating the Wonder of this star lit night of long ago…………

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Christmas gifting…………

Came a wee bit early as we are exiting the white, chilly Northern climes for the warmer temps in Texas before Christmas this year. As we gathered with part of the family on Thanksgiving, the great-grands opened this year’s surprise.  … Continue reading

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Wise Men still seek Him……………….

May you know the true Peace Who came to earth as a baby and Who is the greatest gift ever to be given! Blessings and hugs from my home to yours……….Doreen

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Seeing stars and other secret stitchings……….

Yes, it certainly is that time of year when blog posts of current projects become a challenge. We want to see all the wonderful creations that will emerge from others’ studios BUT…how to do this without compromising any future surprise?? … Continue reading

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Oh Come Let Us Adore Him……………

May the Peace that came to earth that day so long ago be known to you today and throughout the coming year!

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Let’s talk gift cards……….

Do you give them?? Birthdays, Christmas?? We (DH) never gave them years ago. We felt that shopping for that special gift was part of the giving experience. I have to say, that has definitely changed with the reality that all … Continue reading

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A Touch of the Season…………

Has appeared in our little farm home….finally! And my fave is the night-time view of the bay window……. Now, I really must organize and wrap all the treasures that are now residing in a secluded corner of my studio. “It’s … Continue reading

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Life is not just quilting………..

Did I really just say that???? Well, it’s not……there’s lunch out with a bloggy friend, too!!!! Yup, the prearranged meet-up took place in a little Minnesota town name Wykoff. Situated in the midst of rolling corn fields, this little settlement … Continue reading

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2 more shops……………….

Visited yesterday. This time they were located up the (Mississippi) river in Lake City (MN). The day was gloriously warm and sunny and the company was fun and chatty. Carol, Kathy and I have made many such treks together searching … Continue reading

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“Christmas Time is Here”………..

Is the catchy theme song from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the song that I open each of the days I play piano at the hospital in Winona, MN, during this special season. I think everyone is ready for some … Continue reading

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