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Month: July 2015
The IOCC and the 18th AAC
This is a story from the OCA's All American Council I haven't seen reported yet. On Thursday there was a presentation from a representative of the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). She showed this video and went on to discuss the work of the IOCC with the Syrian refugees. One fact she mentioned which was … Continue reading The IOCC and the 18th AAC
Elephant Crib Quilt and Stuffed Elephant
I just finished the quilt yesterday and the elephant today. Both available in the shop! The quilt is 100% cotton flannel with cotton batting inside. It's hand-quilted and bound. This little elephant is from my own pattern.
Happy Birthday, Uncle William!
Please Support! [updated]
Update: (From Rod Dreher) I’m thrilled and relieved to be able to pass on to you all that both Anna Harrington and her baby Irene are alive. They are in intensive care, but they’re going to make it. Baby Irene was born with some serious birth defects, but she’s here, and she’s going to live; … Continue reading Please Support! [updated]
Patchwork
"I do NOT like patchwork," said Anne dolefully, hunting out her workbasket and sitting down before a little heap of red and white diamonds with a sigh. "I think some kinds of sewing would be nice; but there's no scope for imagination in patchwork. It's just one little seam after another and you never seem … Continue reading Patchwork
Cotton Flannel Quilt in Progress
I finished piecing this quilt top today and got it sandwiched and pinned. I'm ready to start the hand-quilting. The batting is 100% cotton too, so this will be one soft, soft quilt. I think I'll make a stuffed elephant out of some of the leftover fabric to go with it... It will be in … Continue reading Cotton Flannel Quilt in Progress
Sometimes you have to take time to reshelve…
I got tired of stacks of books falling over next to my bed and on my dresser. Of course, there's still a stack there...
Miniature Rosebud Layette
Available in the shop!
Yarn Along: Hitchhiker’s Guide and Tiny Layette
I started on this tiny layette yesterday and was able to finish the bonnet and dress before bed. I'm working on the seed stitch blanket and wondering why I chose seed stitch. My hands are killing me! The needles are size 000 (1.5mm diameter), the smallest I have, and I'm wishing I had smaller ones. … Continue reading Yarn Along: Hitchhiker’s Guide and Tiny Layette
Praying With My Feet 