On this day of gratitude I want you to know how thankful I am for all of you who take time from your busy schedules to drop by. Thank you. Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving.
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Ange’s Stole
Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Before the year was out I wanted to show you one of the projects I’ve been working on recently. This was a clergy stole for my friend Ange, the minister of a local church. She asked me if I could make her one for the Christmas Eve service.…
Read MoreNational Moment of Silence
Please join me in a national moment of silence in honor of the Sandy Hook victims called for by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy. At 9:30 a.m. EST, spend several minutes reflecting quietly on this terrible tragedy and take a five minute pause from all online activity. If you have a website or blog, please spread the word…
Read MoreSunday Stroll
I thought I’d give you a glimpse of what’s growing here at Happy Acres. If you’ve not entered my giveaway, be sure to check out the last post. Deadline is tomorrow at 8 am CST. I also returned from the International Quilt Show and I have pictures to share which I plan to post tomorrow.…
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Being Grateful
I really love Thanksgiving. It’s not about the food (we usually eat a small, non-turkey meal on Thursday after volunteering at Christian Life Center). To me, this day is all about being grateful. In the past, I’ve made gratitude journals. It’s a great place to have all of these thoughts in one place. In…
Read MoreCheap Art Journaling
Yesterday I had to get cat litter so why not stop by the craft stores on my way? Hobby Lobby was my first stop. The last time I was in there I bought two large sheets of Archers watercolor paper for 39 cents each. I wish I would have bought the whole bin. My August…
Read MoreWhat’s Buzzing Here
This spring is just zipping by. So much to do and so far behind. But on to what’s going on here or what’s buzzing. We now have bees. If you would like to know more about this adventure, check out his blog post. The hive is located down by the cherry trees. We buried Shel…
Read MoreGiveaway: The Artful Bird
Winner is #3 – Kathy Sands from Illinois – Congrats! Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for more giveaways! What a delightful book I received to review recently. I will be giving The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew away next week. Check out the details below. If you are interested in…
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