We are fortunate enough to live close to Cobblestones, the local settlers museum.  Every Monday night, I pack up my quilting and meet up with friends to sew there.  Occaisionally, as a family, we pack a picnic, take an walk and have an afternoon there.  Then on really special occasions, they have an activities day. My kids run straight for the hospital.  This...

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     The traveling stash box arrived on my door step last weekend.  I hastily added some treasures, removed some treasure and sent it on it's way.  It is currently making it's way a round a group of New Zealand based crafters.  I've added my collection of World Sweet World magazines, some Heather Bailey fabrics and peg doll blanks.  A big thank you...

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I am loving "We Make Dolls" by Jenny Doh.  Now, I am not one to post review without trying a pattern or two.  As case would have it, two daughters, means two dolls.  There were sketches left lying around the house, with explicit instruction about colours and accessories. This book profiles 10 ladies who make dolls - be they softies, jointeed bears or...

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