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Sanibel Quilt Show

I visited a show of mostly antique quilts at the Sanibel Museum and Village. This one, in particular, is a fine example of hand quilting and applique. Close ups of quilting and applique. Quilts were displayed in most of the … Continue reading

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Sanibel Beach Kaleidoscopes

Having fun with new software to create kaleidoscopes:

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On the Beach

Sunrise Egret Sandpiper

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Sanibel Island Flora

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Winter Log Cabin

I pieced a lap size log cabin style quilt late last year in shades of brown, gray, black and cream. I just completed the quilting yesterday. I will show a complete view when I finish applying the binding, but the … Continue reading

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Fruit Salad

I am taking this salad to Book Club luncheon today. It is simply peeled and sliced naval oranges, kiwi and star fruit doused with a simple sugar/crystallized ginger sauce.

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2010 A Year in Quilts

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2010 A Year in Books

1. Lincoln’s Melancholy, 2. U is for Undertow – Copy, 3. The Associate, 4. 700 Sundays, 5. Cutting for Stone, 6. God of the Hive, 7. Finger Lickin Fifteen, 8. Half Broke Horses, 9. One Thousand White Women, 10. Sarah’s … Continue reading

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Amaryllis

Look what greeted us at home when we returned from out Christmas travels. Imagine, fresh flowers in December! Thank you, Lillian.

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Marilyn’s Quilt Completed

I finished the “Bethlehem Star” for my DMIL just in time for Christmas. It was shipped on Monday, so I have hopes that it will arrive at her doorstep before Saturday, December 25. View of quilting from the backing side … Continue reading

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