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Friday, January 31, 2020

Scrapbook and Stamp Stores

I wish Columbia, SC could keep a descent scrapbook and/or rubber stamp store open. We've had several great ones but they have all closed. I recently stumbled upon Buffalo Stamps and Stuff - thanks to Pinterest. There have some beautiful work on their blog (http://buffalostampsandstuff.blogspot.com/). They have some great classes too. HOWEVER, they are in Buffalo New York. 

I'm willing to travel to the upstate for Scrapbook Creations (http://www.scrapbkcreations.com/index.htm) or Myrtle Beach to Scrapbooks by the Sea (http://www.scrapbooksbythesea.com/). Both are around 2 hours from me. I've heard the store in Florence, Crazy For Scrapbooks (https://crazy4scrapbooks.com/) is pretty good. Has anyone been there? How about Magnolia's Scrapbook Shop in North Charleston (https://magnoliasscrapbookshop.com/)? 

I really want to take a Copic Markers class, but not sure I want to drive to the beach or upstate. I'm watching to see if Crazy For Scrapbooks offers one. 

If you know of a place or person in the Columbia area that offers a class, please let me know!

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Wednesday's Dinner

My husband, Bob, is an awesome cook! He is also and awesome husband, because he does the grocery shopping too! BUT-----on Wednesday nights, he has men's ensemble practice as well as vocal choir practice. So I have to make dinner. 

I came home last night to a pound of hamburger. No hint on what he was thinking. So.....pinterest is was. I put in 'one pound of hamburger' and this popped up: https://throughmyfrontporch.com/delicious-instant-pot-meatloaf/

Let me just say, it was quick and delicious!  Not one crumb was left. I even made the mashed potatoes to go with it and the only quick veggie we had was corn. So, double starch for dinner. 

What is on everyone's "plate" tonight? Yes, to eat. And to do? I need to make a few cards to send to some friends. And dinner? Bob is cooking a chicken noodle casserole. Another new recipe. 

Have a great evening!

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Rag Quilt and National Sewing Circle

I slowly cut out 189 squares for a baby rag quilt. It will be very unusual - and I will post a picture once I'm done. Has anyone ever made a rag quilt? I've made a 'chenille' blanket and it is a lot like that. At least these are 6-in by 6-in squares.

The last time I made something with squares, it was 3-in by 3-in and I cut 299 of them out while on pain meds after my knee replacement. I prayed and held my breath that it would all go together well. And it did. WHEW! The pattern for the cross banner is from www.Anniescatalog.com. It is either no longer available or out of stock.

Below are some the squares I'm currently putting together and a picture of the church banner I made. Ignore the items in the background. We're a big geeky family - there are 5 laptops in the living room. And the big pillow is for one of our dogs. It's awesome fleece that has 'Super dog' and 'pow' on it. It's awesome because I just throw it in the washer and dryer. Comes out looking like I (almost) just made it.





Is anyone a member of the National Sewing Circle? They have many patterns and videos for all level of seamstresses. I'm mentioning this because right now, you can join for a year at 96% off, or $2 for the year! I'm not sure how long this will go on, so sign up now!

I hope to keep posting more often that I have in the past. Please share my blog with your friends. The posts will be about sewing, stamping, scrapbooking, cooking, etc. I will give credit to the websites I found my information on. 

Thanks for reading!