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"How many people are trapped in their everyday habits: part numb, part frightened, part indifferent? To have a better life we must keep...

"This is the season she will make beautiful things. Not perfect things, but honest things that speak to who she is and who she is called...

"The only way is up, baby, for you & me now" - lyrics from 'The Only Way is Up', by Yazz At the end of 2020 I thought that things had to...

"It's impossible" said pride "It's risky" said experience "It's pointless" said reason "Give it a try" whispered the heart - unknown I...

Week Twelve - January 17 This is the second week of assembling your quilt top, & the final week of our Quilt Along! If you missed last...

Week Eleven - January 10 We're heading into the home straight! It's now time to assemble our quilt tops & begin to think about binding,...

Week Ten - January 3 (Happy New Year!) 2022. Here we are. Given the last couple of years, who knows what we should expect. I think that...

Week Nine - December 27 I hope that this finds you having enjoyed a lovely festive season with your nearest & dearest. We are in...

Week Eight - December 20 This week is somewhat optional. The next three weeks will include lots of Scrappy Border sewing, & of course,...