Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Fun Odds and Ends

Posted on December 14, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This post isn’t going to be very long, but I have two things that I really wanted to share. First, while I was working on the epic sewing project last month I pulled out my new pinking shears. I had … Continue reading →

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Autumn Cross Update – 12-2-17

Posted on December 2, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Yet again, it has been a while since I last posted. I’ve been working on a very time-consuming project which I haven’t been able to blog about. The reveal will be happening soon and then I’ll be able to show … Continue reading →

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Ultra Stick Project #3

Posted on November 11, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Yes, it’s been a few weeks. Despite the fact that life gets in the way and I haven’t had a chance to update my blog, the Ultra Stick keeps growing… When I first saw the Ultra Stick like this I … Continue reading →

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Autumn Cross Update – 10-15-17

Posted on October 25, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t spent a lot of time cross stitching because it seems like I’ve found other ways to occupy my time in the mornings. Despite all of that I have managed to make a little bit of progress on my … Continue reading →

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Ultra Stick Project – #2

Posted on October 11, 2017 by civilwarrose5

The last time you saw the Mousecedes Benz, it looked like this: Looking at this frame it looks a bit fragile. I asked Jay how in the world the wings would stay on without being torn off? It seems that … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #6

Posted on October 1, 2017 by civilwarrose5

After installing my sewing shelves I realized that I have a LOT of yarn. When I was looking for yarn to make my next blanket Chester and I studied the many skeins in my shelves. It was a bit rough … Continue reading →

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Ultra Stick Project – #1

Posted on September 27, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This is an Ultra Stick RC Airplane. You can find this on Hobby Zone’s website for $175. The wingspan is around 50″ and overall length is just under that number. Please keep this in mind as you continue to read … Continue reading →

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NSM – 2017 Quilt Show

Posted on September 18, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that I went to the quilt show and took pictures. The bad news is that my camera battery died when I was barely a quarter of the way … Continue reading →

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A Barn (Addition) Raising

Posted on September 15, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This summer my sister came up for a week in July. While she was here she helped my dad start the addition that he wanted to build onto his barn. This was in 2005 after the barn was completed. Or … Continue reading →

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NSM – Sewing Room Organization

Posted on September 8, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I almost forgot all about National Sewing Month (NSM) as I’ve been trying to grasp and claw at every last little bit of summer before it goes away. Unfortunately, Fall is arriving despite my best efforts so I need to … Continue reading →

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