tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62721042012-01-29T10:45:51.494-08:00Billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323953667195421671noreply@blogger.comBlogger3091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272104.post-12919793598793846872012-01-23T10:23:00.000-08:002012-01-26T09:21:56.726-08:00

Please bear with me, I can't believe it's been almost 6 months since I've posted. It has been crazy around here, with remodeling and everything pretty much upside down, which I just couldn't cope with and then to blog, not happening. Then of course the holidays came and you know how that is. It's a new year and here I am, hopefully I have a few readers that are still around, if not, well here I'm

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I love bread, but really shouldn't be eating it, I put on weight too quickly if I don't watch it! Well, last weekend I baked bread anyway. I usually have this big box stored in the garage, I can't believe I've had my bread machine for about 10 years and still works like a charm. I decided to dust it off and make use of it.  It does make it easy to bake bread or just make the dough and then

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A work in progress and maybe if I blog about it I will finish it! I don't have a very good reputation at finishing things around here, very sad I know. Sheesh, I can't even keep up with blog posts. This pillow is going to be a birthday gift to my very special cousin. I know she'll love it. We love vintage photos and anything that includes them. I was inspired to make this when we saw these kinds

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Again, I'm late at blogging. I can't seem to catch up with all the other stuff going on in my life. This week I'm on vacation, but no, not going anywhere, just taking time to relax around the house and staying local . . . . and maybe make something exciting! Anyway, here is a snapshot of cards I made at a workshop I went to yesterday. I love making cards! Try to catch up later, thanks for

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I can't believe these weeks are just flying by! My weekend was nice, a did a little shopping, a little cleaning, and a lot of relaxing. I didn't get a lot accomplished in the crafty department, but soon I hope once I get my "studio" unpacked and situated. Anyway, on Saturday I met by cousin Chris in Old Towne Orange again. I'm sure I posted about it before, but it's a quaint little part of town

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Yes, I finally made something. I'm sorry such a horrible picture, but it was late afternoon and the window is facing north, so not such a great picture. Actually, I did make something else a few weeks ago, but I was in such a hurried state and luckily a very simple project - two men's sized travel shoe bags. In fact I made it in such a rush that I didn't have time to put in the drawstring, let

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Hello, I'm away this week but not without my laptop. Thought I would write few lines, I'm terrible about updating my blog, but sometimes I just don't have anything interesting to say. This week we are in Las Vegas on a business trip. Actually, my husband is at a convention and I'm just tagging along. So, yay, vacation for me! But kind of on my own during the day. I'm not a gambler of any kind, so

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Hello, just doing a little housecleaning here . . . . I figured out how to use the pages (tabs at the top), so I'm organizing a little to separate some of my interests. I went to another Stampin' Up class on Thursday night. I had such a blast and made some pretty cards. Funny how the ones I goofed up on are the ones I like the best! In the meantime, I'm enjoying my 4-day weekend off. It gives

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as time just seems to fly by so rapidly, can you believe it's almost February! Today I went to a Stampin' Up open house and here are just a few a little goodies I made. I would like to make the Valentine treat bags for my co-workers. I think it would be a nice surprise, as I slowly get back into my craft mode .... Thanks for stopping by!

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Sorry a little late, I'm slowly getting back into the rhythm of things. Still packing and storing and shedding years of accumulation of stuff in our poor little house, but it feels good to be rid of alot of useless clutter. My sewing/craft room is currently cleaned out and in the process of an updated look; paint, carpet, new closet doors and organizer, window, etc. Should be done by next month,

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I am making tamales tonight. I know it's a big task, but I'm always up for the challenge, but wish I had some help. Anyway, everything is prepared it's just the actual assembling of the tamales. Another Christmas is here and I never had the chance to make my Christmas cards! Well, I made a few, but I had to mainly buy cards, grrrr! I love vintage collectibles and love, love graphics of years

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Okay, it's been a month since I last posted, I apologize. I still haven't unpacked everything to move into our new kitchen and here I am again packing up two other rooms for the next phase of our home remodel project. That would be the guest/sewing room and master bedroom and bath. I can't wait until it will all be done, it seems like it will never end. Anyway, last weekend we went to a Christmas

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I can't believe that Thanksgiving is just about upon us. Our kitchen is pretty much complete after 6 weeks of being under construction. There are just a few touch ups here and there. Oh, and my pantry isn't finished, we are converting a closet in the kitchen into a pantry, which will be very handy and frees up alot of space in the cabinets for dishes, bowls, etc. We also need new curtains and

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These weeks are just flying by, it's November already! Weeks 3 and 4 have of our kitchen remodel have come and gone and I think our project, or should say projects, will be done by the end of next week. I hope so, I'm anxious to get started on my holiday baking and get back to my sewing machine! cabinets were delivered and installed, just waiting on the countertop. last week - the arrival of

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As promised, here are some photos of our kitchen project. So nice to be able to have someone to do the work, because we would be clueless. As I am typing this, our brand new cabinets are being installed, yay! Anyway, here are some before pics: Just your basic kitchen that desperately needed an update. Drawers broken and then removed, dishwasher died months ago and the first to go, sliding

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It has been coming along nicely. Can't believe that we're really having it done. The kitchen is totally gutted, we have a new door and window installed. Lights are in and some of the electrical work is complete. Prime and paint starts tomorrow. Cabinets should be delivered on Thursday and installed on Friday. Our appliances will be delivered on Saturday. Then the cabinets will be measured for

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I know it's been a long time since I've posted, but my life has just gone into warp speed, okay I'm exagerating a bit, but it's been terribly hectic (and I might add stressful) for me, but at the same time I'm so excited! I'm finally getting a new kitchen!! It's sort of a long story, no not really, but we have been putting it off for a very long time. The homes in our neighborhood were built with

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Here are a few things I purchased while we were up in Sacramento a few weeks back. We always try to stop in at the Antique Trove in Roseville. We spent two days in that store! I couldn't resist purchasing this darling apron, especially since it was only $5.00! I can't believe these two lovelies are stitched by hand! Something for the kitchen, I love retro! A Beatrix Potter fabric panel. I'm not

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Monday in Stitches Inspiration . . . .  I know it's already Thursday, time sure flies around here! Anyway, I found this article at Craftee, which I just discovered myself. Very nice place to visit!

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I work at an afterschool program and during the summer we offer childcare, as well. We have planned field trips throughout the summer. This week we went to Balboa Park in San Diego. Actually it was specifically to visit the San Diego Natural History Museum. Just a few photos from our trip. The weather was pretty warm and humid, but still enjoyable. A big change from last week, where it was cool

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It's been another busy week, and cooking for my family, of course, but not remembering to take photos! Need to remember to have my camera handy. Anyway, when I was on my crepe-making spree a few weeks ago, I made this delicious eggplant and four-cheese cannelloni recipe.  I was online looking up crepe recipes and found a video of Sara Moulton making crepes and then filling them with cheeses, I

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How funny I just got a King Arthur Flour email today after my post about making corn tortillas. They have a tortilla press like mine, but way more expensive and I'm sure of better quality. Also a recipe on making soft flour tortillas using the press. I thought flour tortillas had to be rolled out by hand using a rolling pin, not made with a press like corn tortillas. I might have to give their

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Okay, so I'm at work on Tuesday thinking about what am I going to eat for dinner. I already had some chili thawing in the fridge, but I was also thinking about having salad and corn tortillas with it. I have salad, I always make a bowl of green salad every few days for my husband and I. I was too lazy to stop at the store to pickup a package of corn tortillas, plus I'm always going to the grocery

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It's been a busy 2 weeks! Last week not only did my computer crash, but I was out of town cat-sitting in Sacramento for my Mom while she was off to see my nephew graduate from Air Force bootcamp in San Antonio, TX. It was a fun week because my cousin and aunt were with me and we had a blast. But we came home to reality, my hubby fixed my computer, although I had to start all over again. That's

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Every once in a while I get on one of these cooking kicks, lately it's been anything with vegetables (I've been vegetarian for almost a year!) This week I made crepes, actually it was Spinach & Ricotta Crepes from the book Crepes: Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Home Cook, and they were delicious. Just as good as left-overs, believe it or not. Here's the recipe, photo not so great because I

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Yikes, sorry I'm late! I can't believe it's Friday already! I mean I'm happy about it, but really this month is flying by too fast. Only a few more days left of school and I'll be thinking about taking time off from work. Anyway, here's something I made during the week. I've only made coleslaw once before, I'm not really a big coleslaw fan, but lately I've been wanting it and homemade is so much

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Every once in a while I get a craving from something bready and cheesy. Actually this doesn't have that much cheese on it, and I tried to make it healthy by using half whole-wheat flour. I think I have tons of similar recipes, but searched online anyway for a focaccia recipe that the dough can be made in the bread machine. I wanted to make it before I left for work and then just assemble it when

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I blogged about and won?! Well, I received it a few weeks ago and it is awesome! It's huge and full of lots of information on sewing, beautiful photos, projects, ideas, instructions, and includes a cd of patterns and templates from the book. It has info about basic techniques and then goes on about embroidery, sewing, applique, quilting, etc. etc. Here is just a snippet of photos from the book:

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Last weekend I had a fun day with my cousin Chris. We met at Country Roads Antiques, an awesome antique/collectible shop. I wish I knew more about the city of Orange, unfortunately I don't go there often, but I should! It's not that far, about an hour drive from my home. It's such a beautiful, charming place to visit with lots of antique shops filled with antiques, collectibles, retro, handmade

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Yeah, yeah, I know, it's been awhile since I've posted, but just plain ole busy around here. To start off the month, we celebrated my daughter's 25th birthday with a big backyard/pool party. She said she invited all her facebook friends! Lucky for us they didn't all show up, but there was still a pretty big crowd. We made most of the food, which included dozens and dozens of cupcakes. I wish I

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No, I didn't win the Singer Futura Embroidery and Sewing machine in last week's contest at the Craft Dept., marthastewart.com. But I'm so excited to be one of the lucky winners to win Martha's new sewing book!! Hopefully, this will inspire me to get back to sewing!

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I'm hoping to win this! Ha-ha, wish me luck! Check it out! The Crafts Dept. Posted using ShareThis

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These are just a few magazines I received from my Mom last week, they're from my sister-in-law, Bev. I think either she was given these or she purchased from an estate sale, actually it's a shoebox full of them! She was going to get rid of them, but I told her to send them to me! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them, but it's fun looking through them. I have random issues from 1953 through

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Well, we call it Shrove Tuesday. I usually try to make pancakes, as that is what my husband ate on the day before Ash Wednesday growing up in England. It's been awhile, but I'm going to make crepes. I haven't decided what kind to make, sweet or savory . . . maybe both? I once made crepes stuffed with chicken, mushrooms and spinach. I might have to switch that a little, though (no meat). I'll have

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and I can't believe we're half way through February and I have totally neglected my blog! Sorry, again. I just can't get myself to my laptop and write, but I'm going to try. Yes, I've been busy, but don't know what and certainly not worth writing about. Well, besides work, we've been watching alot of tv and movies at home, we bought a new flatscreen and bluray player. Also bought a new car! I'll 

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Our Thanksgiving week in Sacramento has come to an end, but we had a great time visiting family and now we're home with piles of laundry and lots of cleaning and decorating for Christmas to do. On Black Friday my Mom, daughter and I ventured out to Beverly's Fabric and Crafts. It wasn't crowded at all. We knew we were crazy if we went to JoAnn's or the Mall. We just wanted to get out of the house

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Just another quick post before I head off to bed. I better get some rest because I'm sure my Mom will put me to work tomorrow. We are up here in Sacramento visiting my family. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Here's a photo of the mini quilt I sent to my cousin of her parents on their wedding day. She recieved it yesterday in the mail and was so excited when she called me,

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Just a quick little post as to what I've been up to. With the holidays upon us, I'm back to making cards. Here are a few I made this morning, ready to send to my Mom, my Aunt Lucy and a computer generated card for my cousin Chris. I used Hallmark Card Studio, which I hardly ever, ever use, but I thought I'd give it a try again since I'm making cards. I much prefer to making my own with papers,

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I know, finally another post. Just checking in to show off a few things that I'm working on or have finished. Actually, I haven't finished anything, so many things happening at home that it just stops me from ever finishing anything. Lately it's been hard for me to sleep at night, because I think of my crafts and what I want to do or just trying to visualize what it will look like when I'm done.

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Actually, I finished the cross-stitching weeks ago and just added the border over the weekend. It's suitable for hanging now. I thought I could iron that crease out in the middle, but it's still there, ugh. Next time I plan a project, I'll make sure there are no creases, and store my cloths flat! I apologize for the lack of postings, but I have been slowly getting back to my "works-in-progress"

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It's been another whirlwind week. I did finish my "autumn cross-stitch", but still needs some finishing touches, so I'll post that soon and get it hung up before it's winter. I've also been cleaning my craft studio, I just need to dismantle the day bed and get rid of it. Thinking about Craigslist, but I don't know, I feel like calling up the Goodwill to come pick it up. Once that is gone I can

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A few months back I was on a potholder-making spree after having bought the book Pretty Little Potholders last year. My daughter embroidered the rocket (Sublime Stitching pattern, I think). I found it in my sewing room and became a pretty little potholder. I love this one, I embroidered the kitty from Sublime Stitching patterns. An applique heart, which was an afterthought to turn it into a

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Time just flies around here, first day of autumn, but you wouldn't know it around here. Today it was in the 80's and I would have much rather spend the day in the pool than having to go to work. I thought I would be finished with my cross-stitch by now, but not quite. I already have in my head how I want to finish it and hang it proudly, but unfortunately there are not enough hours in a day. So

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Just a quick post before I run off to work. I'm coming along on my cross-stitch that I posted about a few days ago. As promised here is the link that inspired me to take up this craft again, Les Fils d'Helene. She provides the free graph which I'm stitching. Thank you, Helene! Only takes a few colors and looks like I should finish in no time, that's if I stay on task, ha ha! I have some ideas in

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Hello again. I wanted to share something that I don't know why I never thought of before. I feel sort of dumb, but the other day I was paying bills. Well, some I pay online and some I do the old way -- write a check and mail payment. One statement I received didn't include a envelope for me to send my check to. That was annoying because I had no envelopes, I do have some with my stationaries, but

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Sorry, I have been missing lately with my posts. With the new school year starting and a busy summer it's been hard for me to get back to blogging and crafting when really I haven't been making (or completing!) anything all summer - nothing for me to write about. Anywho, with another busy day ahead of me, here is a quick sneak peek as to what I'm up to . . .Yes, it's cross-stitch! I know I

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I made a simple birthday card for my cousin Chris. I used Stampin' Up papers and stamps, pink cardstock and ribbon and felties from sassafras. I think the cupcake is cute!

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It was very hot today, maybe it was the humidity that made it uncomfortable, but I went to a Stamping Up open house anyway when I could have been cooling off in the pool. I'm glad I went because I ran into an old friend and we had such a great time talking and just catching up on what we've been up to. And how funny, she's been wanting a Cricut Expression like I do! Anyway, I came away with some

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just a quick post because I lost my long post (grr) about this amazing machine I just have to have! It's called the Cricut by Provo Craft. It's a die cut machine. I've been dabbling in a little bit of card making in the past couple of years and now I think I should have a Cricut. I also came across some amazing blogs about making cards. Very cool! So you all will have to wait and see when I get

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it's been awhile and really there is no excuse, I've sort of have"blogger's block". I've been busy with work, the school year ends next week and then there's all around house projects that desperately need to be attended to. Sadly there is no sewing happening around here, but that's going to change because I want to get my etsy shop going. It's been neglected too long and I want to make it

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Here's another recipe I picked up from Giada at Home on the Food Network. Although, I was inspired by Martha Stewart's Sandwich Show that aired a few weeks ago. This recipe was very easy, tasty and made quite a bit. Giada made the sandwiches on French rolls, but I wanted to use the focaccia that I already made the day before.Caponata Panini1/4 cup olive oil1 med. onion, chopped1 celery stalk,

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No, sewing yesterday. It got up to 93F degrees and I really needed to clean the backyard and just get it ready for summer. It looks a little better, but some more weeding to do and new plants to plant. Yes, and something with color, our backyard is in need of color. And a new fence! That will probably get taken care of very soon! (crossing my fingers) While we're at it, lets chop down that palm

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Last weekend (or was it the weekend before?) my daughter and I went shopping at the Forum in Carlsbad. We wanted to go to the Apple store, she wanted to look into a cover for her laptop. I was thrilled to go to the Fourm because that's where Sur la table is, love that store. We bought a few fun things for the kitchen, and the staff was very pleasant. We bought these fun napkins and kitchen gloves

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I know it's been a while since I've posted. I do have a little bit to write about, but I just can't get myself to sit down and write. I have alot of things going on and it just boggles my mind at the moment, I've been taking pictures left and right so that I can write about it, but I tend to get side tracked.Anyway I made these delicious muffins about a week or so ago and I wanted to post the

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Well, I still had to work the last two weeks for the parents who needed childcare, but at least the children are back in school and on a their school schedule. They needed to go back to school, just like they needed the break.Just a quick post about my cupcake quilt, because I want to get off my laptop and sew before I go to work.I should have progressed a little further than I have but I can not

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Simple little flowers from Trader Joe's that promise to brighten your day . . . . and they did!Have a beautiful day!~Billie

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Oh, Giada, you are going to get me into trouble! I watched Giada at Home yesterday and had this idea in my head to make a couple of her recipes. This one I had to make last night to enjoy today. If you love chocolate, you'll love this. I had to make some substitutions, though. I searched yesterday for chocolate graham crackers for the crust and couldn't find them at two markets and I wasn't

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still sewing when I get an hour here or there ....those little corners are tricky. This is the last of my blocks. So now I'm sewing them together and getting close to having the top done. As soon as the sun comes up I'll take photos.Have a wonderful day!~Billie

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Hello, just want to post a little about what I'm working on and what I plan to work on:first on board is the cupcake quilt that I posted about on Saturday, it'll be a little different. I'm making 4 blocks instead of 3 and I don't think it will be a wallhangingNext is a table runner from Moda Bake Shop with the Bistro Charm Packa scrap coin quilt, which I haven't even started yet, but I love all

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Hello again, well if I can post every other day then I'm doing pretty good. Actually, I'm not sewing as much as I would like to be, work just gets in the way. I've been wanting to make a quilt as pictured on the cover of Feb 2009 Quick Quilts, (see the quilt below)but thought I would practice my applique skills first. It's been a long time, I use to either applique by hand or machine. On machine

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apron-recycle fabrics, originally uploaded by tweetysnest.I have a chance to post a little about my apron, which I saw the instructions in the Apronology magazine. I think the "easy as pie" apron by Jen Osborn, http://www.identityseven.com, looks way better than mine, I won't be using decorator samples any time soon! It can be a nuisance, lots of unraveling. I never made anything that I left raw

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Another busy day ahead! Ooops, check back tomorrow ...

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my apron, but of course my batteries died and now I'm off and running to work. I'll have a decent pic tomorrow. Grrr!Have a great day!~Billie

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Thank you! I was given this award a little over a week ago by Angelique, (and finally passing it on) thank you so much, I feel very honored!Proximidade is described as follows: 'This blog invests and believes in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes for

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Some of my Girl Scout cookies arrived yesterday! I think I better send some off to work with dh. That's the problem working with children and some happen to be Girl Scouts, it's just hard for me to say "no, thank you". Oh well, I haven't been eating sweets lately, because I knew these would be arriving soon.

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I bought this magazine a couple of weeks ago and I'm inspired to make aprons!I have some drapery samples that were donated to our school last year from one of the parents. It was too much for us to store at work, so we were able to take our pick for ourselves. I think I can make good use out of them, but not sure so if they are practical for an apron. Well, this is more like "art" to me. I've

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I can't believe we're into March. Just a quick post, I should have something to write about but it's sort of slow but busy around here. If that makes any sense at all. I haven't been much in the mood for writing, but I'm going to try.My daughter has been home with us for the past couple of days, fun having her around. We went shopping on Saturday. I don't know where Sunday went. On Saturday we

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Sunday morning we stopped in Solvang for breakfast on our way up to Pismo Beach. I didn't have my camera batteries charged so my cell phone had to do. We stopped at "Paula's Pancake House". Pretty good, dh was determined to have breakfast there, he's been there before and thought it was great. The weather was was wet and cold and the restaurant was busy with tourist - glad we stopped, I was

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Pismo BeachPhoto looking out our balconyActually, my husband is on a business trip and I'm just tagging along for the first time. We're having a nice stay here, considering he's working. I love the central California coast, it's been a long time since we've been up here. We use to take the RV up here and had a great time camping, sight-seeing and making new friends. I'm hoping he has more trips

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Last weekend I received my handmade pin cushion from Pink Penguin's shop. It's so cute and perfectly handy for me. I didn't realize that it matches my new sewing machine until I put it to use. I call my machine new because I haven't had a chance to use it very much and still getting use to it. It sews beautifully, though.

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Wow, time flies and I'm not much of a blogger lately. Too busy with life, plus my other computer is down and this laptop is slooooow. Anyway, I'm back on the wagon trying to get myself healthy and lose a little extra weight. So between exercise, menu planning, work, and just life, it's hard for me to blog lately. I think a photo or two of what I'm up to or where I'm at, will have to do for now.My

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Wishing everyone a very happy 2009! I thought this scan was appropriate. It's one of my Mom's pieces of art, she has many that are tucked away. I'm so glad I came across this one and scanned it. I wish I had half the talent my mother has. She gave me one of her paintings when we were visiting during Thanksgiving. She had it professionally framed, it's beautiful. It now sits above our fireplace.

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Twitter Moms: The Influential Moms Network

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I know a little late, but it's been one helluva month. Aside from being sick most of the time, I also worked extra hours that included training my replacement for my morning position. Now I'm happily working part-time in the afternoons at a different school. A little bit of getting use to, but I love being able to wake up and not having to rush off to work at 6am in the morning. Yeah, I know I'm

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Good morning! I know it has been a while since I posted, but here I am with at least one post for November. Today is an awfully busy day for me, although I'm not working this week, we need to pack and get ready for our long drive to northern California to visit my Mom for Thanksgiving. It's an annual tradition.Other news is that I had another sale on my etsy shop. A little sad about it because I

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Wondering where I have been the past couple of weeks? Well, I'm addicted to twitter and twitter moms! I have met some awesome Moms (and Dad) and it's just an easy going, fun place to hang out. I like twitter, because it's just a short little blurb about what I'm doing or how I feel like, and I can come a go as I please. Unfortunately, I'm not able to keep up with all the followers, but I'll try.

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Sorry, I feel bad for not updating lately, it's just been one of those months already! Anyway, I've had my new sewing machine for almost one week (I love it!) and finally took it out from it's new trolley and sewed a little bit today. I went to my first class on Thursday and it was great. I used different feet and stitches, you know the basics. In November there is a heirloom sewing class that

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Hi all, a short post today, maybe I'll have time later to write more, but I just wanted to share my excitement over my new sewing machine I bought yesterday! It's the Brother Project Runway Innovis-40. I think this machine is all that I need for now. I've looked around online at different machines, alot with more than I need, some too pricey, and then some cheaper that you buy online only. I'm

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I went to Joann's today, I had to go to Target and since Joann's was nearby I went inside to have a look around. A few small purchases:I'm working on a autumn wallhanging and I picked out these two fabrics. I'll post more photos later about my current project.And then I came across these two lovelies,actually there was a whole collection and I just had to buy some, but I have no idea what I'm

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On Saturday I purchased fabric from Pink Chalk Fabrics, my first time order and I'm so impressed with the prompt service. I recieved my order in 2 days! I bought Japanese fabric, finally. I haven't had any luck finding it at a reasonable price, but these cute fabrics were not easy to pass up and the price was right! I don't know what I'm going to make, but that little card with the totebag looks

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All Sewed UpI think this is one of my first quilts, it's a wall hanging that I pieced together from scraps. I made it so long ago, I wished I dated it, maybe 10 or more years ago. It's from one of Debbie Mumm's quilt books, I was a big fan back then. I made it for my sewing room, but after I completed it, it didn't hang properly off the wall, a little wonky in some places. I must have quilted it

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and I'm ready to take pics, but my batteries died. I'm looking for another set of batteries while the other ones are charging, but no luck. I'll be back this evening with more ramblings of my past creations.In the meantime here a couple of patchwork totebags I made last year. Not really quilts, but I have been thinking about making a charm quilt totebag that I saw in a magazine a few months

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As you know may have noticed, I love Japanese craft books and magazines. I was at Barnes & Noble yesterday and couldn't resist this new book that was just released by Therese Laskey and Chika Mori. I think this pillow on the back cover will be my first project from this book. So sweet!

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I've joined mr. monkeysuit's quilt month. I thought it would inspire me to get back into quilting which I have put on the back burner long enough. I'm ashamed to say I haven't completed many quilts. In fact I've never really made a true quilt. You know the large ones that you can throw on your bed. I always have these grand ideas and then make a bunch of blocks and then . . . . what happened?

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Okay, another week has gone by. Although, it has been quick, it seemed to drag while I was working. Anyway, I'm working at two schools now, but I did a one day sub at another school so maybe that's why the week seemed long even though Monday was a holiday!Well, the Scrapbook Expo last week was pretty hectic. I didn't shop very much, but there were others that were anxious to spend their money. I

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Sorry, it's been awhile. I really want to post at least every other day, but life get ahead of me and then I realize that it's been a week. Eeek! Anyway, I've had some schedule changes at work, and then I had to get adjusted to it (it's no biggee really), then I've been making a few things for my shop and of course I went to the Scrapbook Expo in San Diego on Saturday. I took a Digital Scrapbook

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On Saturday my daughter and I received our prints from The Black Apple, I've been wanting this one for some time. So cute and I love the color red. I'm not sure, but I think Angela received the Smiths Girl Print. She left yesterday and I forget so quickly.Tea for TwoI have been rummaging around in my huge plastic bin of scraps. I think in my haste to clean my sewing room to paint a few months

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I finished a pillow today, actually I started it yesterday and low and behold all I needed to do was hand stitch the opening closed. That's pretty good for me, I usually start something and not finish it until months later. I'm just using up this fabric and wanting the give the rick-rack edge another try. It seemed difficult last time I made a pillow, but after reading oh fransson's tutorial on

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As promised, here are few images from Cotton Time, Sept. 2008. Enjoy!Sorry, I have to run, I have lots to do before this day is over. See ya tomorrow!

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Today I met my daughter Angela at Mitsuwa Marketplace in San Diego. If you're not familiar it's a big Japanese market with many stores within, we could have spent days in there. I have been wanting to go there for weeks, I don't know why I treat San Diego like a foreign city, it's only about 30 or 40 minutes from where we live. Anyway, first, we made headway to the bookstore because I'm in love

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Yesterday I didn't want to stick around this house, so I went shopping.

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I finished a small totebag today, it's for one of my kidlets at work. She is such a great help and whenever I need someone to do a favor for me she is right there and no long face, she is happy to help out. Plus since I only work the morning shift, she fills me in on what happened in the afternoon. I know terrible of me to ask, but sometimes I like to know, and some children are happy to spill

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Ooops, and again I forgot to take a photo, but I guess you all know what fried rice looks like. It was nice to cook with the children, they help me put the ingredients together and watch with anticipation. It gives me a chance to just sit and talk with them about other things, as well.Cooking the Chinese Way by Ling Yu. This is a great book to share with children and has some simple recipes that

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Well, after making a dozen crepes yesterday, I went to the library and then to Von's Market to buy the premade ones, which I looked all over and then had to ask a staff member where they were. They were a square shape in a package near the fresh fruit (of course!), but I didn't expect a square crepe. I ended up buying only one package of 10, because it was 4.99 per package! I need at least 30 or

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I don't have much to write about today, I'm about to go in the kitchen and make a stack of crepes. So I'll leave you with some photos of our (my cousin and I) booth at the arts and crafts fair on Sunday. Actually, the vendors are selling a variety of goods, it's not really all arts and crafts. A little bit vintage, a little bit shabby chic and arts and crafts spread through out. Even though we

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My neice in England is getting married on Friday, you know 8/8/08, and of course I'm running around at the last minute to send a gift. I know, I'm bad. So today I was off to Macy's and found a few random things that I can ship tomorrow morning, but in the meantime I'm trying to workout on ordering from her bridal registry at Debenham's in the UK and have something sent to her that she really

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I recieved this fabric from my mom a few months ago and I've been wanting to make a sewing machine cover for some time. I didn't have a pattern, so I sort of winged it. I think the next one I make will not be so boxy. Angela wants me to make her one for her Janome. Please excuse the cluttered table. It's kind of been that way since I've moved into the office.Last week I received my etsy order

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flowers, originally uploaded by tweetysnest.. . . . another birthday! Well, at least I can show off these beautiful flowers my daughter gave me. We celebrated last week on the 17th, oh yeah, and to top it of by going to the midnight showing of the Dark Knight. That's okay, I enjoyed the movie. Anyway, I apologize for the absence, but I've been on sort of a vacation and I do have quite a bit to

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thursday, originally uploaded by tweetysnest.and what a sweet one to end it on. Okay, I am going to have get my hands on some blank tea towels and stitch these cuties up!

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