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I am honored that Leta, from Leta Marie Designs , has awarded me with the Stylish blogger Award. It is good to know my hard work is appreciated and that other enjoy my musings. This gives me the opportunity to award the blogs I enjoy with the same award. It is asked that you do this: 1. Copy the award above and place on your blog. 2. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award (Place their button on your blog or add their site link to your blog) 3. Share 7 things about yourself. 4. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers. 5. Contact these Bloggers and tell them about the award 7 Things about myself 1. I am married to my best friend 2. My best friend is an artist and sculptor 3. I am a monther of 3 wonderfully creative kids 4. I love to see the end product of a difficult project 5. I am a columnist at IndieSmiles.com 6. I have 3 shops - Artfire , Zibbet , Etsy 7. I have lost 9 pounds in one year (with many ups and downs in between) The 15 Bloggers I would ...

Sometimes, songs are in my head all day, all different ones, and I am humming happily from morning 'till night. Other times, there is nothing but silence, or only to-do lists, or worries about unfinished projects. Today, that is what my head is filled with - worries about unfinished projects and the promise I made on Facebook of new items this week. So I am taking a request made by my friend, Laci at Zig - Zags Handmade This N' Thats . She LOVEs the Goo Goo Dolls , and wanted me to play Sympathy . It seems fitting today, as I complain about too much to do and so little time, I know most of you can sympathize with that. It is also interesting to me because every time I hear the Goos (as they are affectionately called these days) I am reminded of the first time I heard of them, and heard them. They are natives to Buffalo area, as am I. So, back in the mid 1980's, when my friend asked me to go to her school's dance where there was live music, I said "Sure, s...

I received a Sunshine Award! It has taken me a few days to announce this honor, but finally I am able to spread the word and smiles! Thanks to Zig Zags Handmade This and That .  That is where I received this ray of sunshine. And ever since, I have seen the beautiful sunshine here, in normally cloudy Western New York.  And the flowers have been blooming beautifully too! As part of this award, this is what I (and you, my honored nominees) should do: Put the logo on your blog or within your post Pass the award to 12 well-deserving bloggers Link the nominees within your post Let them know they received it by commenting on their blog Share the love and link to the person from whom you received the award. My well deserving nominees are: Biologie Southwest Sky Jewelry The Frosted Button KayzKreations Jac-Ber Creations EJPcreations mealy monster LuckPups Blog Pure Craft 1022 Sea Shell Ave All Things Tangled A special mention for one without a blogspot blog, but wel...

Say Hello to Eggbert. Yes, the winning name is Eggbert - I think it fits well, and it was the most popular name suggested. Well, one of those was a reference to his cross-dressing days, Eggbertina, but counts anyways. We are currently hard at work creating some coasters, inspired by the Winter Flannel Quilt. So I left him working while I took a moment to type this. Since my current sewing table is in a basement, not very well lit, Eggbert is really great company. That smile keeps my mood up, and even makes me chuckle a few times - I keep looking at his eyes and ask him what he's been smokin'. Thank you everyone for your contributions, and of course to Laci (ZigZags) for creating him and giving him such personality!

I wanted to share this adorable Eggplant Pincushion with everyone that ZigZag's Handmade This n'That made for me. I found her on Etsy.com making cute cactus pincushions and asked if she could make me an eggplant pincushion (I love purple and I love Eggplants!) I am getting ready to tackle another quilt and thought this pincushion would get me motivated and keep me company through the inevitable trials and tribulations associated with quiltmaking. As I have said in my other quilt posts ( The Quilt Story and Quilt Story 2 ), although frustrating sometimes, I love getting through all the steps and seeing my efforts evolve into my finished product. This cute little "thing" (male, female, it, don't know!) can be with me the whole way, giving me that encouraging smile and keep me going Problem is - it doesn't have a name! Help me name it so I can say " so and so , what have I done that these don't line up?" and " so and so , what color looks b...