Monthly Archives: January 2015

My First “300” Words about Quilting Essay

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

I almost forgot to tell you that my essay that I sent into Quilters Newsletter Magazine was published on their web extras section of their website!  Click here to read it.  Mine is the fifth one down!  It was the very first … Continue reading →

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My Cross Quilt in Progress

Posted on January 24, 2015 by

I’ve worked a lot on the layout of this quilt this week.  It’s driven me out of my mind at times!  I think I should have read some of those tutorials I’ve come across in the past.  Or maybe I … Continue reading →

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Definitely a Good Day!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

The cancer does not appear to have spread.  Best birthday EVER!  Now he just has to go through surgery, heal, and we can get on with our lives.  I am most grateful!

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Happy! Happy! Happy???

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Today is the day we find out if my husband’s aggressive prostate cancer has spread.  Today is also my birthday.  I have been wishing this day here since we found out the test results would be given to us today.  … Continue reading →

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My 2015 Quilt Plans

Posted on January 3, 2015 by

My head has been spinning since I got home from Oklahoma a week ago with all of the quilt projects I want to start — right this minute!  It’s been difficult to choose the one I’ll start first.  In fact, I … Continue reading →

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Later…on The First

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

I had more gratitude to write down today.  In the past, I’ve waited until the day was done to write down the things I was grateful for, but I wanted to truly focus on gratitude all day long, so I … Continue reading →

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My Word to Live by in 2015 — Gratitude

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

If you happened to read my last post, you know that I am not sorry to see 2014 in my rearview mirror.  I logically know that every single person on this big earth has problems and sorrows every single year.  … Continue reading →

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