tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34718914095534306412024-03-05T19:23:11.806-06:00Hollie Berrie FarmWitokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-7677158400835470252008-12-09T10:48:00.003-06:002008-12-09T10:52:14.419-06:00Decorating for Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMPGj9jvtXdcQe12LB30gdOfD1atWriuyyc99-mgQbTHVyMljlcxZihaxUtqVHGXJVrPBbGVgKYnzMZJUHwecm-6_bDCJyuoZ3iPriaLEX3Zv_oSFcaVLHRFEWLLFAwa-81TuZUOGqYI/s1600-h/S5301443.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277833298833522146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMPGj9jvtXdcQe12LB30gdOfD1atWriuyyc99-mgQbTHVyMljlcxZihaxUtqVHGXJVrPBbGVgKYnzMZJUHwecm-6_bDCJyuoZ3iPriaLEX3Zv_oSFcaVLHRFEWLLFAwa-81TuZUOGqYI/s400/S5301443.JPG" border="0" /></a> I am slow this year in decorating for Christmas. I am usually done the first weekend in December. I made about 100 of these santas in various colors. I use to be in craft sales with me dad. He would make the wood benches and I would make the stuffed santas. I am doing aqua and brown colors in my living and dining room this year. I am trying to use what I have without going out to buy anyting new. I hope you all are enjoying the fun festivities of getting ready for the Holidays. I have some finishing touches to do on a Christmas Quilt. Will post when I get it done.<br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-11959138096067549442008-11-26T16:13:00.001-06:002008-11-26T16:13:31.405-06:00New email addressI have a new email address:<br /><a href="mailto:sduffy55@hotmail.com">sduffy55@hotmail.com</a>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-40039539697993220452008-11-26T16:06:00.002-06:002008-11-26T16:11:44.373-06:00Happy Thanksgiving<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJNOEj_w3c4G1kUm0Fg8EhHnSsA5c4A-vbUuLwbJM5bsDckcA8BNx9-K93HH5E87KelqwsDN-kORrylWNiVFkm5CDTvgRCltOVy_KpRsp0KSqPZ0kycFu4a5zXiMj_raKVUnZeU6Iq3A/s1600-h/Picture+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273091410498050610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJNOEj_w3c4G1kUm0Fg8EhHnSsA5c4A-vbUuLwbJM5bsDckcA8BNx9-K93HH5E87KelqwsDN-kORrylWNiVFkm5CDTvgRCltOVy_KpRsp0KSqPZ0kycFu4a5zXiMj_raKVUnZeU6Iq3A/s400/Picture+014.jpg" border="0" /></a> Many blessings to be thankful for this year. I have a new job!! I was at my previous job for 14 years. I felt the need for a change/challenge. I have been at my new job for almost a month. I am loving it. There are alot of new things to learn. I am glad to find out I am not too old to learn something new. I am busy making christmas quilts. The quilt I have on my table is from a pattern by Thimbleberries. <br /><br />I hope you all have many things to be thankful for this holiday season. God Bless. Has anyone been watching Joyce Meyers lately? WOW! I have really been touched by what she has been talking about. <br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-51542384423228118762008-10-27T08:54:00.003-05:002008-10-27T09:07:14.290-05:00Enjoy the Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpdFuOZandOo950WpoEC1Yo1sgqp0rf4wjmItj3fNTCNoLFS7cj2F1uZsVQU5b90KEasF-1GKlihRhAh422XlChtkTDxUhRjLAdY7uG-Q2sJeSzAgrCI1pEvctgHUGo4s8aGnqkVJyRE/s1600-h/S5301415.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261832081234297266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpdFuOZandOo950WpoEC1Yo1sgqp0rf4wjmItj3fNTCNoLFS7cj2F1uZsVQU5b90KEasF-1GKlihRhAh422XlChtkTDxUhRjLAdY7uG-Q2sJeSzAgrCI1pEvctgHUGo4s8aGnqkVJyRE/s400/S5301415.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzFGx56SJg07QUPhWP5jCyqcarAv3cmkHHewyUzmp6-afmRn-BA3ZXuEHtQ2NfQ2PfCcR14zBfBt5aOHTs_9IDAElV60ImewAgpXtM1yUDU9WlvutWjPbQJBavW2phytbOfudLtCzkNs/s1600-h/S5301413.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261831935373500082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzFGx56SJg07QUPhWP5jCyqcarAv3cmkHHewyUzmp6-afmRn-BA3ZXuEHtQ2NfQ2PfCcR14zBfBt5aOHTs_9IDAElV60ImewAgpXtM1yUDU9WlvutWjPbQJBavW2phytbOfudLtCzkNs/s400/S5301413.gif" border="0" /></a> This is where my husband and I usually enjoy our meals. There is a nice kitchen window to look out and see the beautiful day. We are living in the house he grew up in. We have slowly been remodeling it, room by room. The kitchen is the last room we did. And we are really enjoying it. The house is over 100 years old. His father grew up in the house too.</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><em>"The year has turned its circle,The seasons come and go.The harvest all is gathered in And chilly north winds blow.Orchards have shared their treasures,The fields, their yellow grain,So open wide the doorway Thanksgiving comes again!" by Annette Wynne (I think!)</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-19000295603459780862008-10-27T08:52:00.003-05:002008-10-27T08:54:31.089-05:00Over the Hills and Through the Woods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu8wcpTWbAQnhnwqNZFUdV_AF8Wa8ZKViKRD1j82lQ_ZWmEo2V54IUhE7-X3dsEv4MskVr-W6hG0QrydkXplGR_BoeElSCoBwjPZFQ2KZSj2WG4FI690Yb2wfynNafh9egw8QdvhlOcM/s1600-h/S5301386.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261831322242204338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu8wcpTWbAQnhnwqNZFUdV_AF8Wa8ZKViKRD1j82lQ_ZWmEo2V54IUhE7-X3dsEv4MskVr-W6hG0QrydkXplGR_BoeElSCoBwjPZFQ2KZSj2WG4FI690Yb2wfynNafh9egw8QdvhlOcM/s400/S5301386.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />I went to visit mom and dad the other day. They live 15 minutes away from me. This is the valley I travel on the way. We had snow over the weekend and lots of wind so the leaves have mostly fallen off the trees. Southern Minnesota is a beautiful place.Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-30376373939480563272008-10-24T09:02:00.003-05:002008-10-24T09:10:09.814-05:00Kitchen Has Fall Look<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVRdqnwg3spnkeJQA23VajLwo_-jWcvR7JKgdDJeutntGvvttNorUPFD2qIeT41yv5l6cMPvDu6uOi-TERmMkuGwx-6ATa3rBuVLoJIFggk9_l-84XTt84wGYqySuXxpGQSs76jTx4Oo/s1600-h/S5301411.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260720734638048306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVRdqnwg3spnkeJQA23VajLwo_-jWcvR7JKgdDJeutntGvvttNorUPFD2qIeT41yv5l6cMPvDu6uOi-TERmMkuGwx-6ATa3rBuVLoJIFggk9_l-84XTt84wGYqySuXxpGQSs76jTx4Oo/s400/S5301411.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>This is my kitchen. I love collecting cookbooks. But I could only fit so many on the shelf. I have cookbooks all over the house. It is really hard for me to walk by a new cookbook. </p><p>I have a new job!! I have been working at this place for 14 years and felt it was time for a change. I have been praying that God would lead me to a new place. I have been dealing with a couple of really nasty people. So through it all I have learned forgiveness and patience. I am so thankful to be moving on. It has been quite a journey. I wonder why some people feel the need to have power over people. It is a dangerous thing when a person has to feel power over people. Well on to a new job. Kind of scary, starting something new, but so thankful and yet excited. At 54 I am not so adventurous as I use to be. This really is a step of faith for me. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-7380986255944083482008-10-16T16:13:00.002-05:002008-10-16T16:17:35.514-05:00New Grandson<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1o96GHktyyxKQVp3Oxz62HmWbhPANyv1I4i_frqsATvX23Tyt7XDdoYgUBxye962A5jYHJrKJzWdt4gBSXmgcTNKPQOiESCgHRwIUeiPhipJV7lV7D9ExdKV6NVm8lIWiVTKWSHarzA/s1600-h/S5301400.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257863132575053490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1o96GHktyyxKQVp3Oxz62HmWbhPANyv1I4i_frqsATvX23Tyt7XDdoYgUBxye962A5jYHJrKJzWdt4gBSXmgcTNKPQOiESCgHRwIUeiPhipJV7lV7D9ExdKV6NVm8lIWiVTKWSHarzA/s400/S5301400.gif" border="0" /></a><br />I have a new grandson! Meet Wyatt. We went to visit him last night. He was born October 14th. Wyatt came 3.5 weeks early but he is doing just great. Wyatt is my 2nd grandson. It was so nice to hold a little baby. He is a sweeite.<br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-76425305422746696272008-10-16T16:10:00.002-05:002008-10-16T16:13:22.270-05:00Dad's Homemade Shelf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV37SM0xRRNgvEDiqfnaidBsHMPG1d9chuGuefGZl3zJZQvtWezkSh6ltslx2DmfFCQFO6dqiIc0DQMsqAqIYndaJjL7VW19QyCuETTW3t8w_XWNTCxtPtqaNgbjASEspSY4Kkysd6guw/s1600-h/S5301394.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257862561197804146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV37SM0xRRNgvEDiqfnaidBsHMPG1d9chuGuefGZl3zJZQvtWezkSh6ltslx2DmfFCQFO6dqiIc0DQMsqAqIYndaJjL7VW19QyCuETTW3t8w_XWNTCxtPtqaNgbjASEspSY4Kkysd6guw/s400/S5301394.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />I have this shelf on my living room wall. My dad made it for me and I painted it. I painted it black first and then white washed it and used sandpaper to lightly sand some spots. The black paint worked really well in acheiving this look.Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-90331170770663660082008-10-14T12:47:00.003-05:002008-10-14T12:52:05.021-05:00Bonfire Days!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NbBJrGhvUU0kDo9uwPT9ydnK4ICn_F7Jg4Z3A-BT3xZVLNNSDnNeZTFr5miEOrrHfRPonT0v9y_KG3LTwW4UFdzQrsrQRx7E4aZWSHDCPruqXvA2s_JgUVu0B7KEXhaKTHew7kEsAjU/s1600-h/S5301387.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257067818991587634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NbBJrGhvUU0kDo9uwPT9ydnK4ICn_F7Jg4Z3A-BT3xZVLNNSDnNeZTFr5miEOrrHfRPonT0v9y_KG3LTwW4UFdzQrsrQRx7E4aZWSHDCPruqXvA2s_JgUVu0B7KEXhaKTHew7kEsAjU/s400/S5301387.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I went to a craft fair last weekend and found this cutest wreath hanger. I had just the right spot in an empty corner in my dining room. I am looking forward to putting something really cute on it for Christmas. My dad planted a patch of white pumpkins for me this year. I am having so much fun putting them around the house. Love the little white pumpkins.</div><div> </div><div>"Ho, for the leaves that eddy down, Crumpled yellow and withered brown, Hither and yonder and up the street And trampled under the passing feet; Swirling, billowing, drifting by, With a whisper soft and a rustling sigh, Starting aloft to windy ways, Telling the coming of bonfire days." by -<em>Grace Strickler Dawson, Bonfire Days</em></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-57454640120998773712008-10-14T12:41:00.002-05:002008-10-14T12:43:53.321-05:00Bathroom Needs Pumpkins Too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTYFrjyfeTDX3C7BSKQnV1KkW8oM7gi2UCUXlmil2H_8CUYXmLCx4tM70mpEaLJogX73zwxjSzrSoqlg4cOnhHAn7vUUEodFEbhr1TsN11aSe5mFCdEMG09jae3nS3wnoeHRXzKwZ1CU/s1600-h/S5301450.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257066440535679186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTYFrjyfeTDX3C7BSKQnV1KkW8oM7gi2UCUXlmil2H_8CUYXmLCx4tM70mpEaLJogX73zwxjSzrSoqlg4cOnhHAn7vUUEodFEbhr1TsN11aSe5mFCdEMG09jae3nS3wnoeHRXzKwZ1CU/s400/S5301450.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />I like to decorate the bathroom too. Where there is a empty space a person can always add a pumpkin or two.Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-49176899349051029722008-10-09T09:01:00.002-05:002008-10-09T09:05:19.296-05:00To Pumpkins at Pumpkin Time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9nfJFzbY1yXHcwvz0kxPrfqYW3j45KX2FzLTw_kKmrajRQZZASAb9cHHep92XN6oyHfpt2kDa2Nh5zNPw5i-UTbFOZ9VvoBAzQQzWfqBWzNindeqMtBZtK15Yanivb6bcTb4D8J3GO0/s1600-h/S5301461.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255154295967416530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9nfJFzbY1yXHcwvz0kxPrfqYW3j45KX2FzLTw_kKmrajRQZZASAb9cHHep92XN6oyHfpt2kDa2Nh5zNPw5i-UTbFOZ9VvoBAzQQzWfqBWzNindeqMtBZtK15Yanivb6bcTb4D8J3GO0/s400/S5301461.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have white pumpkins scattered throughout my house. I love the oranges and golds, but it is fun to mix in the white pumpkins with my blues and browns. </div><div> </div><div>"Back into your garden-beds!</div><div>Here come the holidays!</div><div>And woe to the golden pumpkin-heads</div><div>Attracting too much praise.</div><div>Hide behind the hoe, the plow,</div><div>Cling fast to the vine!</div><div>Those who come to praise you now</div><div>Will soon sit down to dine." <em>--Grace Cornell Tall, To Pumpkins at Pumpkin Time</em></div><div> </div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-91485962139839932142008-10-07T11:39:00.001-05:002008-10-07T11:42:26.915-05:00Fall is Right On Time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1Fp_EBBBHj6lpo24oNCLySoYLGmuxNuj6efeTfFl3mtUlgmWxcZXyiwfNyFnopPct2GVcXXMSjPPWigio6iPtjU35VPoxu2QRze90ojNutrKcGhAJ5eUzgraRcGI_OkwdTpJOZnuy0A/s1600-h/clock.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254452664922446194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1Fp_EBBBHj6lpo24oNCLySoYLGmuxNuj6efeTfFl3mtUlgmWxcZXyiwfNyFnopPct2GVcXXMSjPPWigio6iPtjU35VPoxu2QRze90ojNutrKcGhAJ5eUzgraRcGI_OkwdTpJOZnuy0A/s400/clock.gif" border="0" /></a> "Scarecrows, corn rows, pumpkins on the vine, leaves curl, wind swirls, fall is right on time." -Author Unknown.<br /><br />I found this cute clock in the clearance bin. I bought it for $15.00. You can tell I am always on the look out for a good buy. Or else God just places me in the right place at the right time!<br /><br />Hope you all are enjoying this lovely weather.Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-50253672396034378562008-10-03T12:45:00.003-05:002008-10-03T13:04:24.854-05:00I Love Fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRq8CRjKHEJTddc3zZ6lfFKliLv5je4nrKWkjHw-4fenHn8gld6N9b-0u-ZTROZ0uEceFgNEpIkgQJowkmSHuBlAOyePX-9MC7kybzLQOepFa6oCAcxh5bx3zeQZ8PQVpmV2KkUA52gY/s1600-h/S5301433.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252986314227445730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRq8CRjKHEJTddc3zZ6lfFKliLv5je4nrKWkjHw-4fenHn8gld6N9b-0u-ZTROZ0uEceFgNEpIkgQJowkmSHuBlAOyePX-9MC7kybzLQOepFa6oCAcxh5bx3zeQZ8PQVpmV2KkUA52gY/s400/S5301433.gif" border="0" /></a>The pumpkin pillow was my first attempt at rug hooking. It really is a fun craft. I made the quilt out of 10 flannel fat quarters. There are just too many fun crafts. It is hard to do them all when you enjoy doing them all. The little scarecrow came from a store. The nights are getting chillier here in Minnesota. I had to put another quilt on the bed last night.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">"I love fall! Fall is exciting.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I'ts apples and cider.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's an airborne spider.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's pumpkins in bins.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's burrs on dog's chins.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's wind blowing leaves.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's chilly red knees.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's nuts on the ground.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's a crisp dry sound.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's green leaves turning.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">And the smell of them burning.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's clouds in the sky.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">It's fall. That's why...</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I love fall." <em> - Author Unknown</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-49344042233377622422008-10-02T11:16:00.004-05:002008-10-02T11:29:04.833-05:00October Gave a Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdE2_fbqsve66m1i2EI-owi4NyU7spPkDwYgieUyVHHT9who95oKvqxid4zaXMsgmXzuZuQFxReiQkKIjip8oXdVlbRzN5kzgOpAfxCxTQyKNm_81JOg7earBA-sEvtrUIgYKV7Gf_SQ/s1600-h/S5301441.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252591764754383394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdE2_fbqsve66m1i2EI-owi4NyU7spPkDwYgieUyVHHT9who95oKvqxid4zaXMsgmXzuZuQFxReiQkKIjip8oXdVlbRzN5kzgOpAfxCxTQyKNm_81JOg7earBA-sEvtrUIgYKV7Gf_SQ/s400/S5301441.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII0umbhvV6dp0YrliMkYL7oboaDkDBTKhQe0ysFqVwfM732oXHkGpzJ5JkFzYyKtcQaaBGyy7UK8md_EjseAAeObkn5CnAE9cMYOl0sR7KA4M6-31lPXTbtOB_rMnl2iilFnI7DMpihI/s1600-h/S5301442.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252591655667400914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhII0umbhvV6dp0YrliMkYL7oboaDkDBTKhQe0ysFqVwfM732oXHkGpzJ5JkFzYyKtcQaaBGyy7UK8md_EjseAAeObkn5CnAE9cMYOl0sR7KA4M6-31lPXTbtOB_rMnl2iilFnI7DMpihI/s400/S5301442.gif" border="0" /></a> "October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came - The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band." -George Cooper, <em>October's Party</em><br /></div><div>I found this little table for my sunroom at Hancock Fabrics for $70.00 in the clearance isle. I was so excited to bring it home. Don't you just love a bargain! I can't resist putting pumpkins all over the house. Call me Miss Pumpkin.<br /><div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-91574827881620671572008-09-26T13:24:00.003-05:002008-09-26T13:56:50.846-05:00Autumn Has Come to the Dining Room<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0O0GbdIkNaSn93252deed3o5GRIJGWxiwCkw5PzrIixdQH5GF5kEPeAXpMXh05e1_29p-YvgDpvm4Tt4I0VWlzGhDAyYyjBV27snCqiaRYETdcTUGYYkRhurtY4Cjhh2nN4NHnzBIio/s1600-h/Picture-004.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250397838006956786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0O0GbdIkNaSn93252deed3o5GRIJGWxiwCkw5PzrIixdQH5GF5kEPeAXpMXh05e1_29p-YvgDpvm4Tt4I0VWlzGhDAyYyjBV27snCqiaRYETdcTUGYYkRhurtY4Cjhh2nN4NHnzBIio/s400/Picture-004.gif" border="0" /></a> I usually put white pumpkins etc. in the dining room, but it looks like it has taken a different route this year. But, I will find a place for my white pumpkins. Still contemplating. I just love to sit back and enjoy it after it is done. I wonder why a person's house is so inviting during the autumn season. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart </a>Crafts was on <a href="http://www.qvc.com/">QVC</a> this morning, there was some really cute stuff. <br /><br />"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn." by Elizabeth Lawrence.<br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-5090227877612629852008-09-24T09:01:00.003-05:002008-09-24T09:13:04.521-05:00Dance of the Autumn Leaves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86W1J2p7CXYyWCD6j-Qx70DLISV_HjOM8H7ytuYurBhcfItZ1oa4tTJsHDQGu4XMSPUnPWwj1z31xiqsDwIf054dFxeG2S13H0B25vWoDaW5zGx7H68bfBB-M9LZ_QEjogp8pKOuWv9o/s1600-h/Picture-007.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249588270078328674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86W1J2p7CXYyWCD6j-Qx70DLISV_HjOM8H7ytuYurBhcfItZ1oa4tTJsHDQGu4XMSPUnPWwj1z31xiqsDwIf054dFxeG2S13H0B25vWoDaW5zGx7H68bfBB-M9LZ_QEjogp8pKOuWv9o/s400/Picture-007.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqJm5Mr4L_mtV2yRG_WWi6O3BEx-B-ZfYoiia8J9a8XsNnGTzx2H3HrHW7AhSRSR7BiqRzkcnLJRIhKuSR-BzNQhWutAt4mwj0uo17VFnuPq_d3D2f65Ls0iOjWYrMpyZzNYc0Zk4CJk/s1600-h/Picture-009.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249588125777767122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqJm5Mr4L_mtV2yRG_WWi6O3BEx-B-ZfYoiia8J9a8XsNnGTzx2H3HrHW7AhSRSR7BiqRzkcnLJRIhKuSR-BzNQhWutAt4mwj0uo17VFnuPq_d3D2f65Ls0iOjWYrMpyZzNYc0Zk4CJk/s400/Picture-009.gif" border="0" /></a> I made the wool pillow last year. It was a pattern from "<a href="http://www.allthroughthenight.net/">All Through the Night</a>", Dance of the Autumn Leaves. I love working with wool and applique. The quilt is the very first quilt I made. It was from a book by "<a href="http://www.thimbleberries.com/">Timbleberries</a>". I really enjoyed making all the different blocks. The bench is really old. It use to sit in my Great Aunt Evelyn's summer kitchen. It was white. I painted it a mushroom color from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart </a>and put it in my dining room. The hat boxes under the bench store some of my china.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-63797811364369641792008-09-22T12:31:00.004-05:002008-09-22T12:36:54.565-05:00Harvest Pumpkin Quilt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaGtNID7thxLih0UEuA5qaxNwV_jlJ8qyDvJfsFbyrlf7VXWOi19fVor6VPmj7K6nTBErGKeyOh37O9gtcs6yz6gkstnQLkltdGg5Qaa6xFizPINxCjt-v7CLSGoBjryXwx2ebv6qGyc/s1600-h/S5301429.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248900128709189250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaGtNID7thxLih0UEuA5qaxNwV_jlJ8qyDvJfsFbyrlf7VXWOi19fVor6VPmj7K6nTBErGKeyOh37O9gtcs6yz6gkstnQLkltdGg5Qaa6xFizPINxCjt-v7CLSGoBjryXwx2ebv6qGyc/s400/S5301429.gif" border="0" /></a>I finished this quilt last year but never put the binding on it. I am just about done working on the binding. I am using a green to match the leaves. This pattern came from a book by "Thimbleberries". I admired this pattern for years, so I finally put my mind to making it. I just love it. Anything with pumpkins and leaves pulls at my heartstrings. I have this quilt in my sunroom. <br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-38947542638960217462008-09-18T14:34:00.005-05:002008-09-19T09:55:24.081-05:00Pumpkin Angel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkPggFUHFEc65mUwqfX5CTumtbhngP6vDFPsHWeojdwMvfkhrZx0maWDp9N2yiPNPZWSUg1qHIj2BAzM0ilpWKlgnEuC7HvHpdB1smRX7tlnJQEMu5j9p3bzD1nLD-F4ps8JmD0IHjRQ/s1600-h/S5301437.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247744888508146770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkPggFUHFEc65mUwqfX5CTumtbhngP6vDFPsHWeojdwMvfkhrZx0maWDp9N2yiPNPZWSUg1qHIj2BAzM0ilpWKlgnEuC7HvHpdB1smRX7tlnJQEMu5j9p3bzD1nLD-F4ps8JmD0IHjRQ/s400/S5301437.gif" border="0" /></a> I made this pumpkin angel a few of years ago, her pattern was in one of the crafty magazines. Her eyes are made of a black snap and her nose is satin stitch embroidered. She was fun to make and I have enjoyed putting her out in the fall. Sometimes I put her on a shelf or have her hanging over the kitchen cupboards. This year I decided to put her in the sunroom to watch over the pumpkins. I found the black metal house at a fair one year and I pretty much leave that up all year, setting it in different places throughout the house. And I love using the battery candles.<br /><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-34514429976693103382008-09-18T14:34:00.004-05:002008-09-18T15:32:34.243-05:00Decorationg for Fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabqu5tltBG0KwA2KFQnuGuoEa2YhI1iEGKZiTeNjMR7-AW4KmcALaonftlvwA7BTDmbTGZW2u6E-wKJ7oWKn8M9ScIMcyBADAmmbfl50PLnRWj5J77S78uPaLe_U1il9wLCVCYMr4XSI/s1600-h/S5301431.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247459322150438466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabqu5tltBG0KwA2KFQnuGuoEa2YhI1iEGKZiTeNjMR7-AW4KmcALaonftlvwA7BTDmbTGZW2u6E-wKJ7oWKn8M9ScIMcyBADAmmbfl50PLnRWj5J77S78uPaLe_U1il9wLCVCYMr4XSI/s400/S5301431.gif" border="0" /></a> <div>I have brought up the totes from the basement! Let the decorating begin. I did buy a new harvest angel this year and put her on my basement door. She was only 9.95 and who can pass up such a bargain for something so cute! I just love the way my house looks in all her "Fall Finery". The house becomes cozy and warm. I am a little slower this year at getting the decorating done. This weekend I am hoping to go on our annual fall day trip to buy some pumpkins, sip hot apple cider and see the start of the beautiful colors on the trees. In southeastern Minnesota we have the most beautiful fall colors. We have Apple Festival this weekend and Cranberry Fest next weekend in Wisconsin. The fall is jam packed with Autumn festivities. Hope your days are crisp and colorful. </div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-45746330871240302932008-09-16T10:24:00.004-05:002008-09-16T10:37:32.743-05:00Pumpkin Quilt for Niece<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMu4LfBmqZaxWjQLFzg4nHcfzRx_eT69KIqjB0TB-qVBkfrcIRlLXVEVwJUC47oGw9NuL1DMmA5t6w14XVRItDdI8isfjTowUsr8yYzpWVqESVyKRkYPUzBKOFwpwLckd20yVZPyQXKY/s1600-h/S5301421.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246641303488723618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMu4LfBmqZaxWjQLFzg4nHcfzRx_eT69KIqjB0TB-qVBkfrcIRlLXVEVwJUC47oGw9NuL1DMmA5t6w14XVRItDdI8isfjTowUsr8yYzpWVqESVyKRkYPUzBKOFwpwLckd20yVZPyQXKY/s400/S5301421.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMp9xzI6lpu4rsz97N845EJa9DirSh1M-6NLpf1oIJrpvfMm7NJzAQd55YZ1IhbFm6dxC5ucFTDU-UKwxMCE3GESgh_ylmvQENr9XmXnMC0957X7WLw30qMNiU2dcIvpRurHmUSKtDXs/s1600-h/S5301422.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246640882458516754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMp9xzI6lpu4rsz97N845EJa9DirSh1M-6NLpf1oIJrpvfMm7NJzAQd55YZ1IhbFm6dxC5ucFTDU-UKwxMCE3GESgh_ylmvQENr9XmXnMC0957X7WLw30qMNiU2dcIvpRurHmUSKtDXs/s400/S5301422.gif" border="0" /></a> I finally finished this pumpkin quilt for my Niece. I started it last fall and finally took it out again and finished it this morning. I finished the binding before I left for work. I think binding is one of my favorite parts of the quilt process. I used a pattern from "Thimbleberries". I taught myself to quilt using her books and patterns. They are so easy and always turn out so nice. I am looking at this quilt and thinking how cute it would be in my house, but I made it for a special gal, so I want her to enjoy it. I know she will really appreciate it. She saves my homemade cards and uses them for decoration. So I know she will really like this quilt. I am so excited to give it to her. Love this time of year. I am going to start getting out my pumpkins and fall colors for the house. I am a little slow this year.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-42848583238627956022008-09-04T15:33:00.003-05:002008-09-04T15:43:16.972-05:00New Wall Art<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJHvYzXhI3HPklf5wYBmsuiBbVKEJX-gPKthzfjwjsXuphpAGxbA0OJYfEXsBM8zc72KLPhM3jERpNi6OKnE5wv-RhKR-9DvnScsmElCX55yqvfu2L37YDIF2Mroq5eHMzI15zi8jBBI/s1600-h/S5301404.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242268063484276578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJHvYzXhI3HPklf5wYBmsuiBbVKEJX-gPKthzfjwjsXuphpAGxbA0OJYfEXsBM8zc72KLPhM3jERpNi6OKnE5wv-RhKR-9DvnScsmElCX55yqvfu2L37YDIF2Mroq5eHMzI15zi8jBBI/s400/S5301404.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFt139AOhtPqr0WgwnC70D73wdjK1t8XdrvGDTStVVoakd7TrMArIPy2prqUeGq5Jcz7rQh6ZCgKEr0RGvlLdJTP1-1DvJicwhEmYXkQjbQxS2mQFcNGdM0bkvPwHCcKO6epEi1KgpEo/s1600-h/S5301401.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242267612134851378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFt139AOhtPqr0WgwnC70D73wdjK1t8XdrvGDTStVVoakd7TrMArIPy2prqUeGq5Jcz7rQh6ZCgKEr0RGvlLdJTP1-1DvJicwhEmYXkQjbQxS2mQFcNGdM0bkvPwHCcKO6epEi1KgpEo/s400/S5301401.gif" border="0" /></a> I went to the neatest home party show called <a href="http://www.uppercaseliving.com/">"Uppercase Living"</a> . You can buy almost any word or saying you like. I painted 3 squares of auqa paint on my wall and then I put the words on top and framed them all. It turned out kind of cute. Peace, Love and Faith. I just measured and used blue painting tape to frame out the part I wanted to paint. I bought a sample of paint at my local hardware store for $3.00. It was cheap and easy. I had the frames left over from some pictures I know longer use. <br /><div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-25728876625325568662008-08-22T07:42:00.020-05:002008-08-27T11:41:11.452-05:00TWO-COLOR QUILT CHALLENGE (oops! 3 color)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIxyMo180TPeI3qFNgl1y3l0QbK8jBCIfkpHHDK4jlfzAu1BFYMUIkvuvhUgLaXN0Ds3ztK0gu-gI3ER3kajcLfIsAI7rnC-AT_q9yNfZgezBKCoEW6DgKIrV1NNU0NaKFETUPG4IBnI/s1600-h/S5301397.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239235713460210098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIxyMo180TPeI3qFNgl1y3l0QbK8jBCIfkpHHDK4jlfzAu1BFYMUIkvuvhUgLaXN0Ds3ztK0gu-gI3ER3kajcLfIsAI7rnC-AT_q9yNfZgezBKCoEW6DgKIrV1NNU0NaKFETUPG4IBnI/s400/S5301397.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjQ9z7dLBqSnXVI39wi7TqiIiZ8McUuEVRCoxtY7N-q7U-SkLpVTgLOWVZ9ADxLhEUrQvkeOtbH5043b8vH3XRYzfXZ0JSOnLa57MWETe16l81MivFL0SaW66bfX3Kqfc6fhyphenhyphenUhDx7Ck/s1600-h/S5301396.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239235116385178706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjQ9z7dLBqSnXVI39wi7TqiIiZ8McUuEVRCoxtY7N-q7U-SkLpVTgLOWVZ9ADxLhEUrQvkeOtbH5043b8vH3XRYzfXZ0JSOnLa57MWETe16l81MivFL0SaW66bfX3Kqfc6fhyphenhyphenUhDx7Ck/s400/S5301396.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagCisxmmMC-8uYdYffks_ui_MSnTVsYOYavqedn34DsSbNp3Q1PcLmeyA5Wn6gOmdT8NsZeGhZ6ljj6gFGXBUojqXyINYqCI5l8aM3lsdB1l9fr7fgGcg4pzrAns01HI3NGheSByrMgc/s1600-h/S5301399.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239234760225420626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagCisxmmMC-8uYdYffks_ui_MSnTVsYOYavqedn34DsSbNp3Q1PcLmeyA5Wn6gOmdT8NsZeGhZ6ljj6gFGXBUojqXyINYqCI5l8aM3lsdB1l9fr7fgGcg4pzrAns01HI3NGheSByrMgc/s400/S5301399.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpptStoRNt-MF7xQ5FwQHF23BqMTnchdht-Iu46K386TFzh1l3p_wFVIkkUKSbVm6JCOoS8Nn8lotHCluHXPHCC5p2flYxYBTiOhJe07t4R8fUb09xsSA93DCRUFqs8s08rNntbgDauUc/s1600-h/S5301400.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239234010598643554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpptStoRNt-MF7xQ5FwQHF23BqMTnchdht-Iu46K386TFzh1l3p_wFVIkkUKSbVm6JCOoS8Nn8lotHCluHXPHCC5p2flYxYBTiOhJe07t4R8fUb09xsSA93DCRUFqs8s08rNntbgDauUc/s400/S5301400.gif" border="0" /></a> I joined in the fun of the "Two Color Quilt Challenge" with "Sisters Choice" but after I had it almost finished I realized I have 3 colors. I guess the cream threw me off. So now I have a 3 color quilt instead. I am not quite done with it, but thought I would show how far I did get and then kind of put it away after I realized it had 3 colors. I did have good intentions of creating a 2 color quilt. When I do get this done I will be putting it on my dining room table for the spring. I love <a href="http://www.kimdiehl.com/">Kim Diehl's patterns</a>. I have her 3 books. This is a table runner from "Simple Seasons" everything in the book is great.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-45877989900300784332008-08-22T07:42:00.017-05:002008-08-27T11:20:43.713-05:00IN-PROCESS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis02DQIUwDFwK23pp0OBeMlPxcF1EYX9dQi9PgHqiY-lppoZHRM381oWKGeV9VnXaQ6WJ5UKekfq2h3cmxlOfuM2zj6NTfMP8xrHjIw_Ou_Ovn0kjk77tXHuSXPhC7gphDGBt9A0Bs3cc/s1600-h/S5301375.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239232400182959650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis02DQIUwDFwK23pp0OBeMlPxcF1EYX9dQi9PgHqiY-lppoZHRM381oWKGeV9VnXaQ6WJ5UKekfq2h3cmxlOfuM2zj6NTfMP8xrHjIw_Ou_Ovn0kjk77tXHuSXPhC7gphDGBt9A0Bs3cc/s400/S5301375.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEbbwSO4hXBKtVv_oxkmlJwVIUQ1WJdFbPZqt6BDjsOCnrtATcitiwNS-NVjG4bz1IEwaYvHrSQme2g1hmbgMUtji1qdUgJJFo71xGRpYDbiRn9hH2HB6p7VN0VTzd7CXgzK5HlIQz8aA/s1600-h/grandmaria+022.jpg"></a>I have this quilt started, it went so fast. I just have to applique the birds on the circles and then quilt it. I just love the pattern and the fabric. I think I am going to use it in my sunroom. Or it would be cute as a table cloth in the dining room. Amy Butler fabrics and the pattern is by <a href="http://www.barbarabrandeburg.com/">Barbara Brandeburg</a>. Love their stuff.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-16412396243015613372008-08-22T07:42:00.015-05:002008-08-22T11:00:56.368-05:00MINNESOTA QUILT SHOP HOP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFPfdPcEAIIwNtX6Iqbh-8PW2L82quria4S0kp1CF1z1pSAbqdyaZknx3kndW13O2YpjOGtJZ-UwdN3tpsdFL0-Ri-4RXg1uouQ8qV-ITaaBRMCZ19YQsvRa7T8FcNL0XE5OllyFC8n8/s1600-h/quiltshopinwoods.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237372018280434322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFPfdPcEAIIwNtX6Iqbh-8PW2L82quria4S0kp1CF1z1pSAbqdyaZknx3kndW13O2YpjOGtJZ-UwdN3tpsdFL0-Ri-4RXg1uouQ8qV-ITaaBRMCZ19YQsvRa7T8FcNL0XE5OllyFC8n8/s400/quiltshopinwoods.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTEabqJ99sqrc6S04y7YsJJTxr6ZimhLDuro7OkW3lHnrHC40EaDrY9MUHNN9eh1MIJDPEAX7KHFqjvGYPBibV1n7B3CmKxXBHFZl9v-Ss5Vi7YXGuQfyX4aOm68e_Pr4jPUcYkgm1h0/s1600-h/quiltshopgrand.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237371472053132034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTEabqJ99sqrc6S04y7YsJJTxr6ZimhLDuro7OkW3lHnrHC40EaDrY9MUHNN9eh1MIJDPEAX7KHFqjvGYPBibV1n7B3CmKxXBHFZl9v-Ss5Vi7YXGuQfyX4aOm68e_Pr4jPUcYkgm1h0/s400/quiltshopgrand.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc81n96LATtZDdgHvjLi2P0Qjj3JeN_eL-INHi7FIlxNnNrSlzlctUTZKuOPEINwjk_FnwS0zP_uJYPQbCrXoofRGhf9qzJzdySQAFyjeJA_peneHELbsMJ2qwuhzFDvha8aNV-NEAw5s/s1600-h/quiltshop.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237370875084923346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc81n96LATtZDdgHvjLi2P0Qjj3JeN_eL-INHi7FIlxNnNrSlzlctUTZKuOPEINwjk_FnwS0zP_uJYPQbCrXoofRGhf9qzJzdySQAFyjeJA_peneHELbsMJ2qwuhzFDvha8aNV-NEAw5s/s400/quiltshop.gif" border="0" /></a> While we were vacationing the Minnesota Quilt Shop Hop was taking place. So we stopped at a few of the shops along Lake Superior. There are some really fun shops along the way. And of course I had to buy some new patterns and you can never have to much stash. These shops are truly Up North quilt shops. Tucked into the woods and some along the Lake. <br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3471891409553430641.post-46608974293101047742008-08-22T07:42:00.010-05:002008-08-22T08:41:03.307-05:00GRAND MARAIS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CsroSBOOiGjxfGGQSV6attcN4QB4NKMk_CLmb-A9FuKZ0l4TsdB-CZA2pBhJdWQb_p2zVqdtmw_Oc3lWzPM7rbhB7uGHhGzr2ESpHjLnIzXbONFWC1IzoRKdJwDjGlJedV4M0b3FJaE/s1600-h/harbor.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237335524097748210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CsroSBOOiGjxfGGQSV6attcN4QB4NKMk_CLmb-A9FuKZ0l4TsdB-CZA2pBhJdWQb_p2zVqdtmw_Oc3lWzPM7rbhB7uGHhGzr2ESpHjLnIzXbONFWC1IzoRKdJwDjGlJedV4M0b3FJaE/s400/harbor.gif" border="0" /></a> This is the Harbor in Grand Marias, Minnesota. Lake Superior. My daughter Hollie and I try to go here every year in August. It gives us energy for the coming year. She is a teacher so she gets relaxed before she starts her new school year. The splashing of the waves has to be the most calming sound in the universe.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8di3Gh1FrTYv_EPwHrhFYyXVZiqpCENggPfXflgmdOHDkd_OrL1EWsaeIdtZ49093kJ5M29A1g8UOs2A0RK_YcMi-Tw4I3AASUMVc5iGNcWC20QeE0o4iOP8EM3xLwN2KG-T_uqu2vQ/s1600-h/grandmaria+008.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zs5L9wf_ozc2N79yVjSlLF9VIiB2ed9NbZcnpQ5h9Ao9wZqx5sRjbe46A_wU-LkaEsU0L32KS4_E-LK2t9-ejfo7w-i3iPQf-JASQjgY92dXgVfiWoV-LcDetV_Z4-KJc-RwTAsu3rY/s1600-h/grandmaria+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237333937485842642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zs5L9wf_ozc2N79yVjSlLF9VIiB2ed9NbZcnpQ5h9Ao9wZqx5sRjbe46A_wU-LkaEsU0L32KS4_E-LK2t9-ejfo7w-i3iPQf-JASQjgY92dXgVfiWoV-LcDetV_Z4-KJc-RwTAsu3rY/s400/grandmaria+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hollie and I are watching the sun set looking out at the Harbor in Grand Marias. We dont do a lot when we go to Grand Marias. We sit alot by the water and read our books and take naps. We think that Grand Marias is pretty close to what Heaven might be like.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SrwNIwZy-K-eAYeonIjGgV1rBcKS88mDR1vn4HWH6HqVwxl4fd-SQNJjKP60AxQWEFQdRCTwSElvbdGnRRiPMGvwsz3mkJMqawmAQ-GDS0-x0xyM7e-6PyN-cqdKHf2cuSLw68KKR_w/s1600-h/grandmaria+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237333369697492018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SrwNIwZy-K-eAYeonIjGgV1rBcKS88mDR1vn4HWH6HqVwxl4fd-SQNJjKP60AxQWEFQdRCTwSElvbdGnRRiPMGvwsz3mkJMqawmAQ-GDS0-x0xyM7e-6PyN-cqdKHf2cuSLw68KKR_w/s400/grandmaria+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the view from the deck at the Hotel. There is a class for Kayaking. It looks like fun but have never tried it yet. Maybe next time.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRKgAHT47AJIinH-nOeIBaOflyuaoKlqVIwjXHg2T7GjMYzxSnD7PSOFr6atei2N_5N3v9C8xEZNPU8lbwZ0H_3qVCX8Bjy_LnbcizOrdLYSme0BNtta618dx7mbZinBMMi-b0Uvaa2s/s1600-h/grandlightrocks.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237332710410806818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRKgAHT47AJIinH-nOeIBaOflyuaoKlqVIwjXHg2T7GjMYzxSnD7PSOFr6atei2N_5N3v9C8xEZNPU8lbwZ0H_3qVCX8Bjy_LnbcizOrdLYSme0BNtta618dx7mbZinBMMi-b0Uvaa2s/s400/grandlightrocks.gif" border="0" /></a> Hollie and I like to hike along the Lake. This is looking at the Light House in Grand Marais. The sun is getting ready to go down and it is so peaceful and beautiful.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEgE9gETdPb17nYy16tTnvIwJPz6tmmubCYxh-12C_-Ve7bszO4YrVdrBmsCKXk0hSsmH8P-bTRXMhMKi1vziMHq74W8Tf7FFn-pw-0hKocJB2NSLz0g37mixU7nulXd9Hwn9hSIaSEg8/s1600-h/doughnut.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237323240439239522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEgE9gETdPb17nYy16tTnvIwJPz6tmmubCYxh-12C_-Ve7bszO4YrVdrBmsCKXk0hSsmH8P-bTRXMhMKi1vziMHq74W8Tf7FFn-pw-0hKocJB2NSLz0g37mixU7nulXd9Hwn9hSIaSEg8/s400/doughnut.gif" border="0" /></a> This is my 2nd favorite place to visit, it is the "World's Best Doughnut" Shop. It sits right next door to the book store. So I get up every morning buy "SOME" doughnuts go and sit by the lake and read my bible in the quiet hour of the morning as the water is lapping on the shore and the sea gulls singing. The doughnuts are just so yummy, you cant have just one. </div><br /><div></div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLTHbnSpmqnm2AkyOkEDcwdsP6dT_KxCE7BgnA4DCJwvpKJDOjeYbm4ddsp1ZCksC6DFyt2N0PCAanssd8JoJa2lqrW8vr4tbmnUz6XHjFWw6FHfklEleXRJddVa1rtC0ISIW-1aeTQA/s1600-h/bookshopclose.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237322155109368178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLTHbnSpmqnm2AkyOkEDcwdsP6dT_KxCE7BgnA4DCJwvpKJDOjeYbm4ddsp1ZCksC6DFyt2N0PCAanssd8JoJa2lqrW8vr4tbmnUz6XHjFWw6FHfklEleXRJddVa1rtC0ISIW-1aeTQA/s400/bookshopclose.gif" border="0" /></a> This is one of our favorite places to visit on vacation. It is a book store "Dury Lane" and it sits by the Lake. It is the cutest little shop and it is crammed full of books!! We go in there everyday and browse and buy a book. I have found some of my favorite books in this shop. Then we go outside and read and watch the water. </div><div></div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Witokahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169994405276921324noreply@blogger.com2