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Tag Archives: sewing
What To Do?
For this week’s discussion, one of our foxes posed the following scenario: “You can no longer work in the book industry. What do you do to earn a living?” I guess I’d have several choices. My first choice, I suppose, … Continue reading
Posted in decisions, hobbies, jobs, Life, Patricia Kiyono, social media, using talents, What if, Writing and other professions
Tagged backup plan, music, sewing, social media
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Good thing I was born here.
If I were suddenly transported to the Old West and had to make a go of it, I would be in trouble. I’d probably end up being the first person they ate in a Donner Party situation. I’m terrible at … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged exploring, national parks, Old West, sewing, talents, writing
6 Comments
Just One More Hour
In the last week, I have been blessed with several tubs of fabric scraps. So many ideas for fidget quilts have popped into my head. From my cousin, there were scraps of themed fabrics. Michigan State fabrics with the Spartan … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged Detroit Tigers, fabric, free time, Michigan State Spartans, quilting, sewing
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Whirlwind Weekend
I’m scrambling to get this post done as it’s already the middle of the afternoon on my Fox day. A free topic post should be easy, right? Well, maybe not after having family visit and running a marathon over the … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged family, garage sales, Home Improvement, marathons, running, sewing, upholstery
10 Comments
What’s in Your Junk Drawer?
I’ve often wondered if it’s being a creative-type person, or the product of mostly Dutch parents, or parents who grew up in large families during the Depression that makes it hard and nearly impossible to throw things away. My mother … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged buttons, Joselyn Vaughn, junk, memories, recycling, repurposing, sewing
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It Was the Best of Times…
This week we’re asked to share how we spent our summer vacation. As I mentioned last week, years of living on a school calendar have me thinking of June, July and August as the months in which I have to … Continue reading
Posted in Patricia Kiyono
Tagged accomplishments, band, computer time, distractions, family time, sewing, summer
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In the Good Old Summertime…
This week’s question: How does your routine change in the summer? Since I don’t teach during the summer, my Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are free, as well as all the hours I usually spend grading papers, answering emails, and preparing … Continue reading
Posted in big plans, Patricia Kiyono
Tagged cleaning, exercise, flexibility, goals, grandkids, outings, plan ahead, routine, sewing, summer
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Warm Ears, Warm Hearts
It’s another free week, and I’m going to share with you another group of people whose company I enjoy on a regular basis. This time I’m sharing a bit about one of my sewing groups – we call ourselves the … Continue reading
Posted in helping others, Patricia Kiyono, using talents
Tagged Diane Solomon, fellowship, hobbies, Patricia Kiyono, sewing, Warm Ears Ministry
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Shopping? Me?
I am somewhat spoiled. In the thirty-five years I’ve known my husband, I have cooked possibly a dozen meals. That’s because hubby does almost ALL the cooking. He always got home from work almost three hours before I did, and … Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Patricia Kiyono
Tagged batting, flowers, gifts, grandkids, hobbies, making music, Photos, reeds, scrapbooking, sewing, shopping
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