When is a giveaway not a giveaway?

Excuse me for one minute while I voice my simple complaint.  As I journey around blogland I find many giveaways…some for a blogiversary, some for the 1,000 post, some for the 1,000 visitor.  Whatever the reason, people enjoy giving away things for free.  I visit numerous blogs because I enjoy the creativity and inspiration that [...]

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Locked out and stressed out

As mentioned in an earlier post, Bill and I have been dogsitting while Wendy and Dan visit Texas.  The week went very well without any problems.  Fast forward to the last day…I took care of the dogs in the morning, which amounts to feeding them and getting them outside for bathroom duties.  I put two [...]

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A 4th birthday celebration

and it wasn’t mine.  Well, I did have one, eons and eons ago, but I digress.  Trevor, Bill’s grandson, turned 4 on the 16th and his party was Sunday.  We traveled to Minot, about 1 1/2 hours north, to his grandma’s house, which just happens to be across the street from his house.  There were [...]

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Diary of a Quilter…giveaway

Here’s another one for you.  Amy, the author of Diary of a Quilter blog, is celebrating her 96th post with a Moda jelly roll giveaway.  Run on over and check it out for yourself.
Thanks for stopping by…

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Dogsitting and doodling

Wendy and Dan headed to TX to visit his family while Bill and I sit with our grandpups.  They aren’t actually pups but more in the 5-8 years age range.  We stay at Dan’s house which makes it a lot easier for the dogs and for us.  Not only that, Dan’s house is nicer than [...]

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Online Quilt Festival

Park City Girl is hosting an online quilt festival.  It sounds like fun and a great way to get some new inspiration.  Be sure to check it out.
This is my entry..

This is a wallhanging that I made at the request of my son and daughter-in-law.  The center was a batik panel that I ordered online.  [...]

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A free quilt

Check out this giveaway.  The Bitchy Stitcher is giving away an unfinished quilt because she thinks it’s ugly.  So, run over there and enter your name to win.  She isn’t making it easy but that’s half the fun…
Thanks for stopping by…

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There’s no place like home

Wouldn’t you agree?  Regardless of how much fun I have on vacation, it always, always feel so good to sleep in my own bed.  And that’s just what I did last night.  It was spectacular!
Our trip to TN was a great success.  We booked a time share property in Crossville, mainly because that was as [...]

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Don’t you just love vacations!

Yes, I’m on vacation.  Bill and I are visiting Tennessee.  I’ll fill you in when I return on April 11th.  Till then, have a wonderful week.

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