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More Baby Stuff…

I know, I know… we’ve already had two girly posts in a row. Where’s the good stuff? Well, the good stuff is in process… patience is a virtue. Until then, let me show you what I’ve been doing with my … Continue reading

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Crocheted Baby Blanket and Hats

One of my very good friends is expecting her first child in August. As soon as I found out my head started reeling with ideas for what I could make as gifts. Unlike most couples nowadays, though, they have decided … Continue reading

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Bodycon Dress 2

Now that my sewing room is mostly together I wanted to get back into Project Custom Clothes for my friend, Jamie. When I last posted about it in November I’d just tried to create my first bodycon dress and had … Continue reading

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N-Scale Layout- Sidewalks and Ballast

The villagers were happy with how the their town was starting to really come together. Once all the grass had been planted they felt like it was starting to feel like their home. They couldn’t wait for the buildings on … Continue reading

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Project Linus Blanket #32

Project Linus Blanket #32: “A Yarny Tale“ This isn’t the best picture, but currently it’s the easiest place to photograph a blanket of this size. The rest of my house is a mess (I’m still trying to get things moved … Continue reading

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N-Scale Layout – Landscaping

The paving crews are still arguing each other in court, so while that’s happening it was decided to turn our attention to the landscaping outside of Jayville’s village limits. You can usually get away with doing a lot more out … Continue reading

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Sewing Room Projects

I can’t even begin to tell you just how happy I am since getting my new sewing room put into place. I still have a list of projects that I’ve asked Jay to work on, but I wanted to show … Continue reading

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Sewing Room (Mostly) Finished!!!

Two weeks ago when I posted about my sewing room I had just prepped the trim for painting. Actually, to be fair, this picture shows the painted trim. From far away it doesn’t look too bad. As I stood and … Continue reading

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N Scale Layout- Road Work

Jay has really enjoyed working on this layout. He hasn’t actually told me so, but I can tell because I can hear him singing, “I’ve been working on the railroad all the live long day.” It’s so cute! He’s been … Continue reading

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A Yarny Tale

Once upon a time there was a skein of yarn named Blueberry Swirl, but his friends called him Blue. Blue sat on the store shelves with his friends and family, waiting for the day when he would be purchased and … Continue reading

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