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It is almost 10 pm and I have been trying to download pictures from my phone. I have never had trouble doing this before, but since my phone did some updates, nothing looks or acts the same. So now it is my bedtime and I finally have pictures. I don't want to have wasted all that time so I am now going to use them. It is hard to acclimate to all my new technology even when I know it shouldn't be that difficult. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A long time ago our neighbors planted 100's of crocus bulbs. About this time each year they bloom all over the green lawn. Before mowing must begin we get this wonderful carpet of purple. Check them out! There was this one sunny day last week and they all bloomed their little faces towards the light. It was a sight to behold and so much promise of spring. ***************************************8 Last Thursday I had the privilege of having four friends over for a day of sewing in my wonderful studio! The wa...

I have so much to share today. We had our first class last Saturday and made snowmen! We had a great group of women sewing and visiting and snacking. Here are some snowmen in progress. Studio is finally ready for use....a few more things to be done before it is finished, but a great space. Carol at work. Dorothy chose a waffle weave for her man and it looked very cool. Linda is getting her scarf just perfect. Teri came a long way to be with us and we are glad she did. Judy is hard at work with her needle. Susan is just about finished! Carol is planning her strategy!! Here are mine. You can't tell, but one is a clean cream man and the other one is over dyed muslin to make a kind of  weathered one! We had a great time and have scheduled our next meeting. Saturday March 16 from 11-3 we will gather and make some more snowmen like these: This pattern is in the Primitive Quilt i...

Just a quick post today. I am really looking forward to my first class held at my home tomorrow in my Quilting B studio. It isn't quite finished but is looking better all the time.  I'd like to remind you of a few classes that I do each month. Most of you know about the Spargonians that meet the 4th Sat. of each month at Pioneer Quilts. We meet from 11:30-2:30. We just began our new Prairie Women's Sewing Circle last Sat. with 18 ladies. it was great. Ask me for details. I have a class coming up this month at Pioneer Quilts called Firefly Sewing Envelope. It is designed by Sue Spargo and I am delighted to be able to teach it. Here is a picture: It measures 9"x12" closed and 27"x12" open. It has compartments and pockets and a cool pin cushion on the inside. There is a sample at Pioneer Quilts . It is scheduled for Feb.20 and 27th from 10:30-2:30. I also have a group called "Betty's Bunch" that meets on the first Fr...