Blabby
I'm a stay-at-home mommy, blogger, and avid reader. I'm also a little nutty about crafts: quilting, crocheting, scrapbooking and jewelry making. I'm addicted to TV and super stoked that the new Fall shows have finally started.
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why, your welcome!
I love that Im correctly identified as a veteran in some mass mailing database. This email made me feel super special :) Thanks to all my fellow vets Im honored to be among you! Abigail Today, on Veterans Day, my message to you is simple: Thank you. Thank you for your selfless service, for your va …
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Sad day
I know everyone and their brother is talking about the shooting at Fort Hood, sorry for adding to the din. I spent over four years there filling the roles of civil servant, soldier and spouse of a soldier. It was the best community Ive ever been a part of. My heart breaks for all the families of c …
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so much goodness!
Ive been on a roaming kick lately. Roaming the web. I cant help myself! There is so much crafty/foodie blog goodness out there! A couple new favorite blogs: http://jchandmade.typepad.com Lovely pictures, recipes, sewing and knitting ideas and patterns for sale and for free :) http://lloydandlauren …
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Hope Valley
Im sure you mod quilters and crafters are all over this already, but its been a while since Ive just wandered the internet in search of crafty goodness. Did you know Denyse Schmidt had a new line of fabric coming out? Put me on the waiting list, Free Spirit! This will be worth a trip to the Purl wa …
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500th Post!
Ive let many a good blog post idea come and go in recent weeks, waiting for that perfect 500th-ideafabric giveaway? Salute to service members? Soapbox speech on health care reform? Pictures of my kid? Pictures of my cats? Well, how about this. Im not doing anything specialexcept writing a 500th post …
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499 – Gems on the web
This is post 499! Eek! Kind of exciting :) Anyway, some gems on the web: Im dying to make this quilt. I think Ive said this beforebecause someone else had a lovely cross quilt in red and white. But I just love Bettys in pink and off white. Awesome. Ive been asked to make a purse for someoneI do enjo …
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another nonsensical argument
Healthcare for Everyone! Or else! My friend posted this crazy editorial on Facebook. Heres the first line, Joining the military has its perks, but the value of those benefits is at risk. You should read the whole thing, but if you dont feel like it, heres the gist: Christie Vanover (USAG Benelux) is …
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Boycott Totes/Isotoner
Im throwing my hat in the ring on this one. In case you havent seen the million angry articles and blog posts about the recent Ohio Supreme Court finding, you can read about it officially here or unofficially here and here. Here is the letter I sent to Totes/Isotoner feel free to take part or all f …
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Stieg Larsson
I just whizzed through both The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. So sad that hes passed away what a phenomenal storyteller. Lisbeth Salander is at once the most sympathetic and interesting character I have read in a long, long time. I highly recommend …
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our little rocker
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Project Runway/Models recap
Yosuzi Sylvester I just finished watching the premiere of Project Runway and the new show Models of the Runway. I just want to pose the questions: Who thinks Yosuzi lied about her measurements? Who thinks Michael used her as a scapegoat for his own mistakes? My take is that smocking is difficult by …
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New Liberals
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon Thurs 11p / 10c Fox News: The New Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests
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Quilt Show and Baby Shower
Fun time at the Long Beach International Quilt Show today. So much treasure seen, just a little purchased. There were some truly awesome quilts on display, but sadly, I forgot my camera. Well, I didnt forget so much as I forgot to charge the battery beforehand. Anyway, I did take one blurry picture …
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The new compost bucket!
Im sure this isnt huge news, but we finally got a new compost bucket. Heres our old one - well used and VERY broken. We got it for free at the little composting class at the local library. So I was so excited to get the box from Gaiam with my large 9 qt compost bucket, but was so sad when I opened …
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blog disasters
BLERG! Two days before we left for our road trip to Montana, I accidentally deleted my blog. Thats right, all 488 posts. Deleted. Years of blabbery and nonsense, gone. So I inconveniently send my webhost a 911 white flag for support, and of course, its July 4th and no one is around. 12 hours later, …
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489 and counting
This post makes number 489. Im trying to think of something cool for my 500th post, but Im not sure what to do. I feel a giveaway is in order - perhaps something with my very fancy new MOXYWARES tag! That was a fun little drawstring bag I made for my nieces 11th birthdaythe blue linen was in the r …
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Hello world!
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Summer Treasure
New books, new movies - I can hardly stand it! How long has it been since Pat Conroy released a novel? Here are the books I cant wait to read: Movies I cant wait for: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince New Moon G.I. Joe Transformers 2 What are you looking forward to this summer?
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The Owl Quilt in action
Baby Ian on his owl quilt :) How cute is that plaid jumper?! I love baby clothes. And shoes!
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Free audiobook
Im a long-time listener of Slates Political Gabfest podcast. One of the commentators - David Plotz (Slates Editor)- recently published a bookGood Book. Well, Audible is a sponsor of the Gabfest, and they give new subscribers a free audiobook if you go to http://www.audiblepodcast.com/gabfest. Since …
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