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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 8

Posted on December 15, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Chad, the Spad, was feeling pretty weighted down. He wanted to get some things off his chest. Or else he wanted to lift some weights. He wasn’t sure what to do. Instead, he decided to show off his flaps.   … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 7

Posted on December 13, 2015 by civilwarrose5

The masses have spoken. There will be more pictures. At least, as many as I can get Jay to take. This series of blog posts has become rather popular so I will defer to those who have asked for more … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross Project – Update 12/3/15

Posted on December 9, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I know that today is not December 3rd, but that’s when I took the last update picture. I have been busy over the last month so I haven’t spent a lot of time working on my cross stitch. I had … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Spool Holders!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, specifically my sewing posts, then you realize that I have a slight problem with collecting spools of ribbon and lace. My excuse is that I need this stash in order … Continue reading →

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Library Doors Finished!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

A little over a year ago this was what my library looked like. At least, this is what one wall of my library looked like. It feels like it was a LONG time ago when it looked like this.   … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s a Spad! Part 6

Posted on November 23, 2015 by civilwarrose5

The overhead door people have been scheduled to install a giant door in our basement, so we can continue building this airplane. So far we have taken a look at the length of one wing. Actually, this is half of … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 11-13-15

Posted on November 15, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Somehow I’ve managed to fill my days up and I haven’t had a whole lot of extra time for sewing. I have managed to trim out two more dresses, though. This dress has a LOT going on in the main … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 5

Posted on November 13, 2015 by civilwarrose5

When we last saw the A-1 Skyraider we had just seen the tail come together. Plus we had installed some push rods. Not to mention we had watched a LOT of football and drank a lot of beer. Phew! We … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross Project – Update 11-6-15

Posted on November 8, 2015 by civilwarrose5

The last time we looked at this picture I had just finished outlining the pink flowers. There was still a LOT of outlining left to do. I worked and worked and worked on it, but didn’t feel like I was … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 4

Posted on November 6, 2015 by civilwarrose5

After one week of working on the Spad, this is what it looks like. This thing is going to be huge. (That’s what she said.) I really do think that we will have to buy a trailer just to haul … Continue reading →

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