A new label

Finally, I actually had time to play with fabric and thread.  I have finished Greg’s monkey quilt with the exception of the label.  I would have posted a photo but as soon as I got everything set up in front of the garden it started to rain, again.  So instead I worked on the label.  [...]

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My last evaluation

As I continue to count down the days (45) left until I retire, I continue to mark the last time something happens.  Last week I had my last performance evaluation.  Last year my supervisor was an acting Captain.  In other words, he was temporarily assigned to my shift as the officer in charge.  He wasn’t [...]

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55 Days and counting…

Yesterday I gave the Chief of the department my letter advising him that I would be retiring effective October28th.  That’s only 55 days.  YIKES!  I have been procrastinating for the past several weeks, knowing that once I gave them a date, it would be official.  It took me quite a while to complete the letter [...]

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Get ready for Christmas

Isn’t this the cutest little Christmas stitchery?  The whole kit can be yours.  Just check out the Tea Rose Home blog and leave a comment.  Maybe this little bit of the holidays will come home to you.
Thanks for stopping by…
;o)

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Finally, quilty news

It seems like it has been forever since I did any sewing/quilting.  But…it’s getting closer.  Here’s how the room looked after getting everything moved to Bill’s house…
Here’s how it looked the other day when it was pouring rain and I moved everything out in order to start over.
Of course, I didn’t take a picture of [...]

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Check out another giveaway

Talk about a giveaway!  Judi at Green Fairy Quilts has a BIG giveaway going on.  The wonderful gifts include a quilt, a bag, a pattern and a jelly roll.  Be sure to check it out.
Thanks for stopping by…
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Giveaway at Two Creative Studios

Terri and Sue are having a great giveaway and here’s what you can “win”…
Prize #1: A free online class of your choice.  Choose any online or class on demand class we offer at Two Creative Studios.
Prize #2: A goody package of Terri and Sue’s hand dyed fabrics.
Prize #3: A goody package of a book from [...]

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I treated myself

I have been threatening for several weeks months to get a pedicure.  Since I sold my condo and had a little extra in my purse, I finally broke down and got it done.  It feels sooooo good and they look great.  Even though the weather has been cold and wet I have been wearing my [...]

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Baby chickadees update

The birds are growing fast…
It’s a little difficult to get the door open and get a good photo.  I think there are 6 of them.
Thanks for stopping by…
;o)

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My last parade

I have been making entries to keep track of the last time I do things at work before I retire.  Today I drove in the Fourth of July parade for the last time.  After weeks of rain, today dawned partly cloudy and dry.  There was a slight breeze and it felt good to get outside [...]

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