Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Spring Cross Update – 5-30-18

Posted on June 7, 2018 by civilwarrose5

The last time you saw the Spring Cross I believe it looked like this: I had finished all of the regular cross stitching and was going to start working on the words in the background. About a week later this … Continue reading →

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The Basement Project – Day 1

Posted on June 4, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Every year Jay and I pick one large project to complete in the summer. We have redone the roof, updated our furnace and AC unit, put in a concrete driveway, improved our shed and replaced some large windows. This year … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Trip – 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Did you think I had become bored with my own blog? Nope, I didn’t. What happened is I had a LOT to do before I left on a week long trip to Atlanta. Why did I go to Atlanta? To … Continue reading →

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Introducing Gary

Posted on May 4, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Since my post wishing everybody a Happy Star Wars day I’ve had a TON of questions regarding Gary.   Who is he? Where did he come from? Why is he appearing on the blog? What is his favorite color? Plus … Continue reading →

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May the Fourth…

Posted on May 4, 2018 by civilwarrose5

… be with you! Gary got dressed up as Yoda to wish you a Happy Star Wars day!

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A Non-Linus Blanket

Posted on April 17, 2018 by civilwarrose5

I have a friend who has been experiencing some difficult times. She can no longer crochet due to severe arthritis in her hands, but she enjoys it when I tell her my adventures in collecting yarn for the Project Linus … Continue reading →

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Spring Cross Update 4-13-18

Posted on April 13, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Today was quite the day. I couldn’t wait to get home to my cross stitching and crocheting. The last time I shared my Spring Cross with you it looked like this: That was on 3-6-18. Just one month later this … Continue reading →

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An Easter Project

Posted on April 9, 2018 by civilwarrose5

It all started with a picture similar to this: Brandon, our choir director and church environment extraordinaire, decided that he wanted to do something similar for Easter. Could we (meaning me) do it? It didn’t look too hard so I … Continue reading →

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Workshop Rearranging – Again

Posted on April 5, 2018 by civilwarrose5

You would think that a person can only rearrange their workshop so many times. Of course, just as you think you have everything situated another machine comes into the house and room has to be made. That’s what happened recently … Continue reading →

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Dresses For Missions… Finally!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Yes, it’s been a while. It’s not for lack of materials, either. Other hobbies have taken up my time. However, I purchased some cotton batik when I was working on the chasuble for Advent that didn’t end up getting used. … Continue reading →

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