Monthly Archives: July 2012

Night Out at the County Fair

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Last weekend, Ben and I went to the county fair.  I haven’t been to a fair since I was a kid, and I had a blast.  I think he was amused at just how much I loved it.  We waited … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

When I was attending a small Bible school, I got to know the cooks pretty well.  One day when we were hanging out, I asked if I could look through their cookbooks.  They gladly pulled them out for me, and … Continue reading →

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Starting My Polaroid Blocks

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

I mentioned Saturday that I’m participating in the Picture Perfect Polaroid Block Swap.  Since the Fat Quarter Shop sent my white fabric so quickly, I was able to get started sewing the blocks this weekend.  I spent a good part … Continue reading →

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Wandering

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I am fortunate to work for a company that will sometimes allow employees to float their holidays.  Instead of having the Fourth of July off of work, I took off on the sixth.  That meant that Ben and I got … Continue reading →

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Polaroid Block Swap

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

I am getting ready to try my first ever quilt block swap.  I’m doing the Polaroid Block Swap since I really like the block, and since the swap is beginner friendly and doesn’t require a huge commitment.  The idea is … Continue reading →

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