Category Archives: My Life

Hello 2022; and a Little Bit of Christmas Too

Hello, my crafty friends! 2022 is well under way, and it sure does feel like 2020 too. I’m confident things will get better, but we have a very long winter ahead of us. A few years ago I stopped making … Continue reading

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Back, Back, Back Again!

Hello, Stitchy Friends! It has been just slightly over two years since the last time I posted. And, boy, has it been an interesting two years. I was busy with vacations, my son’s school, and lots of good things and … Continue reading

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Instragram Week In Review

Hello, Stitchy Friends! I’m sure you know by now that I’ve finally started to make use of my Instagram account. Generally speaking, I post a couple of pictures every day, giving you a peek at all the projects I’m working … Continue reading

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O, Christmas Tree

Yesterday afternoon the little man and I put up our Christmas tree. Normally, it isn’t a job I share because I can be very particular about where I want certain ornaments to go. But, I decided to unbend a little … Continue reading

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Planning for the New Year

The past week has turned out a little different than I expected. The little man came down with a mild stomach bug on the 23rd which took a few days to clear. (He was mostly unaffected, but we did need … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Faces

I’m pretty sure I haven’t carved a pumpkin in about twenty years. But, now that we are in a house and have a lovely little boy, I figured it was time to give it a try. So, a couple of … Continue reading

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11th Blogiversary

Eleven years ago today I began this blog1. Back then it had a different name (Reflections in the Pond), dealt with a different subject, was hosted at a different URL, and used a different blogging platform (Movable Type). But, even … Continue reading

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