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    Postcard Challenge week 7

    Darcy threw out Wales for our place of origin this week. The only reference to Wales that I knew for sure were Welsh Corgi’s.   My BIL and his GF have one. She is a very sweet dog that often comes to visit our house.

    Maggie writes:

    Thadeus-
    I thought you could use a bit of whimsey in your life right now so I painted you a Welsh Corgi. They are odd dog but I fear if it weren’t for how much I travel, I’d be bringing one home with me tomorrow.
    Do take care and try to look at the bigger picture-literally.
    Warmly- Maggie 

    Hmmm–
    Their relationship must be getting closer. She has dropped the more formal Margaret for Maggie.

    Here’s my page with a bit of rusted lace tablecloth sewn down as the pocket.

    I thought I’d show you that I’ve gotten caught up with the rest of my pages as well.

    Spain

    Brazil

    China

    I’m doing my best to make it around to see everyone’s postcards but this week I had a bit a of delay in even posting. The video card in my computer went out. At least Mr. G was able to replace it and we’re back in business.

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    Valentine Tea

     

    I’m having a sweet treat with my tea before heading next door to babysit for a couple hours. I don’t think I’ve even seen her since Christmas. Funny how that is in the winter…everyone drives straight into the garage and shuts the door. No lingering around outside even with our mild winter.
    Maybe that’s why we spend so much time outdoors in the summer!
    <3
    Happy Valentines Day!
    Stop by Kimmies to see what she and the rest of my blog friends are up to today.
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    Doll sleeping bag

    For Christmas this year, our daughter received an American Girl Doll. She’s been wanting one for years. My only issue is that all the American Girl brand accessories are really spendy just because they have the logo.
    Yesterday I decided that I’d try to make a sleeping bag for her. I grabbed my box of blue scraps (once intended for a boy quilt) and started piecing.
    With a few measurements of the doll herself, I decided on my size.
    I’d say it fits pretty well.

    Little J liked it a lot with the exception of the colors. I figured that would be the case so this one will be a gift and I’ll be making another in the colors of her choosing.
    I got to go crazy with my free-motion foot.
    I had to stop after breaking 3 needles and read up about what in the world I was doing wrong.
    Turns out I was moving my hands to quickly and pulling the needle out of alinement so it would smack down onto the footplate and snap.