Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Woodworking Progress – November

Posted on November 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

There’s been a lot of activity in Jay’s work shop. The saw dust has been flying! Although, not so much on the jewelry cabinet: The shelves are installed, the doors are fabricated, and the trim has been added. I believe … Continue reading →

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Spring Cross – DONE!!

Posted on November 21, 2018 by civilwarrose5

This was officially finished on November 1st. I started it on February 3rd. Almost exactly 9 months from start to finish! I think that this is the quickest that I’ve stitched one of these crosses. I’m not sure if it’s … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #14

Posted on November 18, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #14: “Coastal Waters” This blanket has actually been done for a little while, but I just finished weaving in the ends and getting it ready for pictures. I used yarn from Hobby Lobby and A.C. Moore for … Continue reading →

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Fall Woodworking in Jay’s Shop

Posted on November 2, 2018 by civilwarrose5

We seem to be creeping closer to Christmas, so Jay has been busy working in his workshop. I can’t show you one of the things he’s been working on, but I can show you a few of the other projects. … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Gary “Magnum” P.I. would like to wish you a very Happy Halloween!

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Spring Cross Update – 10-17-18

Posted on October 21, 2018 by civilwarrose5

At the end of August I had finished the top half of the cross: In the last few months I have been making sure that I get my stitching time in the morning. Even though Jay is working 2nd shift … Continue reading →

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Down on the Farm with Gary

Posted on October 7, 2018 by civilwarrose5

A few weeks ago Jay and I went up to my parents’ house in order to help my dad. He’s going to retire in a few months so he’s trying to get his work shop put together so that he … Continue reading →

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Milling A Steam Engine – Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2018 by civilwarrose5

In case you have forgotten, this is what Jay was milling: Now, I had left it up to Jay to take pictures of his progress so that I could post them here. However, when I saw what he had taken … Continue reading →

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2018 Air Show

Posted on September 24, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Every year Jay and I attend the air show. It’s something that we look forward to every year. In fact, in the 7 years that we’ve been together we’ve only missed one show, 2013, and that was because they cancelled … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions #38

Posted on September 20, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend I made Dress #38: I had to give a talk at church about our ministry, Dresses for Missions, and figured that I needed an example to show. My friend Jamie had sent me this really fun material and … Continue reading →

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