31 Days of Caching: Day 28
One thing I love about Geocaching is that it excites so many types of people. This is a group picture from an event today. There are teachers, trainers, retirees, Academic computer operators, cable...
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Today was sucky so I thought I'd share something to make us smile. This is A2QueenCacher posing with a minion cookie (made by Mibbs). We have a lot of baked goods at meets!
View Article31 Days of Geocaching: Day 30
Had a glorious day at Robert Long Park today. I'll have to share more once it doesn't hurt to type (6 hours of walking - OUCH!)
View Article31 Days of August: Day 31
We did it! We cached all 31 days in August and received our virtual souvenirs! Can you spot the Geocache in this picture? WikidKriket & SnakeyLicks did!
View ArticleCan You Believe We Missed It?
Yep, that's a Geocache, and we missed it the first time! Out with the family, Geocaching, on this Labor Day. Great day to soak up some sun!
View ArticleAnother Day in Paradise
Good morning and Happy September! Can you believe the month is halfway over? I’m still a little shocked!I realized it’s been awhile since I posted so I thought I’d drop a quick post. I realized,...
View ArticleBarn Quilts in Traverse City!
Up in Traverse City with my sister, Lorna, this weekend, we had a wonderful surprise. Driving up the Old Mission Peninsula, we saw many barns with large quilt blocks painted on the side. Many of the...
View ArticleWho Threw Away A Perfectly Good Cat?
Started that new memory quilt today. It's a dream as it's all cotton Oxfords in a wide array of colors. The only problem was my assistant...Ginger had to get into the act! Look at these colors! Mixed...
View ArticleSunny Day at Greenfield Village
After spending the morning cutting up clothes for the memorial quilt, I had SUCH an urge to get out & walk yesterday so I took a trip to Greenfield Village. So invigorated (and hot) after my walk I...
View ArticleFons and Porter's Sew Easy
Have you been to this site yet? Fons and Porter’s Sew Easy? I learned how to quilt using the Fons and Porter Quilter’s Complete Guide– LOVE! LOVE! LOVE THIS BOOK! I even used it as a teaching tool...
View ArticleHalloween Nights
The family had a great time at Greenfield Village, Trick-or-Treating! I think Lorna and crew had the best costumes!
View ArticleMy Quilt Legacy
I'm sitting here at Algonac State Park, wrapped in a flannel quilt made in 1998 while I lived in Portland, Me. I told my boyfriend that it was OK for me to take it as it was an early "practice" quilt....
View ArticleBelle Isle Adventure!
Today was the annual koi wrangling at the Belle Isle Aquarium. Lorna and I made the trip down, but they had an abundance of volunteers. So, instead, we spent a little time wandering around the Belle...
View ArticleDylan's Eagle Scout Project
Had a bit of fun with the Gooden family last week. Dylan is working on his Eagle Scout project. He assembled friends and family to whip up over 200 polar fleece blankets for Detroit Veterans. I missed...
View ArticleButterflies Everywhere!
Third time today! See? Weather is colder so this smart girl stays in! Here are 160 butterflies, ready for trimming and then on to step 2. So cool!
View ArticleSpoiled Rotten!
SPOILED! I am. My very dear friend, who lives in Utah, sent me a care package of over a dozen gorgeous quilt books and calendars. I'm sitting here on my love seat, wrapped in a quilt with a cat on my...
View ArticleChristmas in the Woods
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! The latest issue of Quiltmaker (Sept/Oct). It’s their hand embroidery issue. Beautiful pictures, great tips. I just don’t understand why the cover isn’t.. well… covered in...
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