Monthly Archives: September 2007

Step 1, Step 2, Check and Check

Step 1. Pack suitcases for us and for Phoebe. Check. Step 2. Take Phoebe to “Grandpa’s House.” Check. The house feels so strange and empty without her underfoot. It makes me realize how much our lives really revolve around her. … Continue reading

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One More Day!

Just one day left before we leave for Hershey and I am so excited! For those of you who asked, yes, the agitation of yesterday was directly related to coming off of the Zyprexa. I had to leave work early … Continue reading

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A Picture is Worth…

This is how I’m feeling today. I call it Agitation.

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New Products at OSL!

I’ve started to carry designs by Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks at One Star’s Light, as well as getting in the latest additions to the JBW Designs French Country line-up. Check it out!

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Sailing and Stitching

Yes, we sailed today. We were slowed down by my non-cooperative stomach and head, both of which decided to complain right before we were going to leave. The nausea kindly returned after we were well underway, so I took a … Continue reading

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Disappointed, But Excited

I have an interesting mix of emotions when it comes to attending CATS in Hershey in less than a week. I’m disappointed because I wanted to sign up to take two classes while I was there. After all, this might … Continue reading

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Today’s Arts and Crafts Project Is…

a diaper cake! I didn’t read the instructions any more than to see that you roll up diapers and then layer them. Got it. Went to Walmart for supplies. They actually managed to have the 3 DMC colors that I … Continue reading

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Another Halloween Finish

I think this is the last of my participation in the Halloween SAL, at least for a while. Now that I’ve gotten most of the DMC floss that I needed to stitch the Winter Dragon on Leslie’s RR fabric, I … Continue reading

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Have a Little Class

Two sewing classes, I mean. I went to the Joann store and did two three-hour classes, back to back. I feel like I have a much better command of my new sewing machine now. It has its little quirks, but … Continue reading

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Today’s Craft is Brought to You by the Letter Q

As in Quilling. A vase of tulips today: I’ve also done some coloring, some stitching and some sewing. In sewing, I am trying to learn the ins and outs of this new machine, so I’m sewing a skort for which … Continue reading

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