I was asked recently what I am working on these days and instantly my mind raced from “should finish projects,” to “want to finish projects,” and then on to “can’t wait to get started” new ideas. My thoughts became a blur, and I found myself in the same quandary I face almost daily as I [...]

 
This week I received my 2008 Desk Calendar sponsored by The Baltimore Applique Society. Last year was their first calendar. (There are still a few of the 2007 calendars still available at drastically reduced prices.) In this year’s calendar there are some previously unpublished Baltimore Album quilts shown. Also included in the calendar are lots [...]

 
It was my birthday not long ago and I was treated to a big new batch of books. They include an inspirational book, a decorating book, a cook book with stories by Edie Clark (I love her writing), and three quilting books (historical with lots of pictures)—all great ones. I love books!
The fact of the [...]

  
While I was away for two weeks in September, the weather changed. I knew it was coming….the calendar does not lie….but I was surprised nonetheless when we went from a continuous line of hummingbirds at the feeders to none at all, and from windows full open to let in fresh air to windows completely shut.

 
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