In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)

Last January I posted my about word for the year: PLAY! So, in the spirit of that resolution, I spent almost my entire April allowance on playful inspiration: books! I want to knit something bigger than a sock or a hat, but I know myself…I will make the front of something, or a sleeve, and… Continue reading In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)

What I’m Reading: Juliet Marillier

I put a call out to my Facebook peeps for book recommendations, and the author Juliet Marillier was recommended. The library only had one book on the shelf, Heart’s Blood. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. Juliet Marillier writes Historical Fantasy. This is a new genre for me. I have never been a big… Continue reading What I’m Reading: Juliet Marillier

Freebie!

I like to read. A lot. I stumbled on this FREE e-book on Amazon today. I think I’ll download it for a little Sunday R&R this weekend. Combines three things I love: books, quilts and FREE! Hard to beat that, eh? The Fortune Quilt by Lani Diane Rich “When Tucson Today segment producer Carly McKay visits… Continue reading Freebie!

Sunday Morning daydreaming

One of my favourite Sunday morning things is to sit and daydream on the couch for an hour or so before I start my day. I’ve always done it, but now that I think about it, I realize that it has become a ritual that I’m nearly religious about! Two cups of coffee or tea, house coat, hair uncombed,… Continue reading Sunday Morning daydreaming

My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”

I have just discovered something very cool… The Blogger’s Quilt Festival! This is a huge linky party and there are prizes and everything – I am in heaven! I am going to join! It runs from May 18th to June 1st. Check it out! The rules say that I have to tell the story of… Continue reading My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”