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May 2008

new summer dress
all the fashionable girls are wearing moccasins these days
vintage doll clothes
2 legit 2 quit
new babies

April 2008

rainy day research
wee girl barrettes
purples
they did it!
excitement!
"maybe I'll be an artist when I grow up"
weewonderfulness
I'd say it's about tulip time
my house
stitching business
the Tulip Fairy
I've never been so unhappy to receive toys in the mail before

March 2008

everybody's a winner :)
Some doll details, some identity crisis and a little give away!
three printed dolls
the misunderstood snail
overslept
rabbitshire
when's the lamb part?
spring!
Kit answers her ten
Louise and her 10 questions
Chloe and her 10 random questions
re-ment!
shop news and a shirt
my friend jenny

February 2008

thank goodness for the new snow!
in their skivvies
blogging a blog
doll sized inspiration
sugar city journal
new doll quilt
Chloe would like to say...
The Quilting Bee Stitchette up for grabs
Kit in 3D
pucker up panda
rocking the vote & barrettes
fairy stitchette apron

January 2008

smock on a peg
playdate outfit
Kit, Chloe and Louise
basement day!
wip's
loot
hanging out
folkster
choking hazards
child labor
"Your personality is sparkling this year"
we're going to need more frames
tops
maybe they ran out of fonts?
knits
hello january

December 2007

ringing in a new year
gumdrop snap quilt
some sugarplum fairies
topsy turvy
the snow is snowing
haul out the holly!
christmas comes this time each year
not just hot air
delusions of sugarplums danced in her head
Christmas bells are ringing
free pig!
doll list continued, All Mine!
four!

November 2007

a bib and some links
pester pester
daydreaming of being a robot myself
peppermint stitchettes in the shop!
new flickr sets
happy thanksgiving
switcharoo
leave it to the boy
the peppermint fairy stitchette
Sunday
yesterday's post
the real peppermint fairy
leaf swooshing
pepperminty
Mr. & Mrs. Gnome
sugar
tim's are so much better than mine
gnomes and bibs
experimenting with glitter
fantasy doll list continued
Robot & Spaceboy are back!
happy little packages
it seems innocent enough
hospital hat
do you like my new permanent wave?
fantasy doll list
girl toys
wool

October 2007

happy halloween!
i like orange
friday flickr favorites: pointy kitties
my models
the hold up
the leaves were eavesdropping
it's that time of year again
bonneted babies
the gnomes made me do it
consulting an expert
dilemmas
Shop Update
Monday

September 2007

academics
wip's
Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts
What are Olive and Archie up to now!
the blackberry fairy
good children
reversible jumper
bonnet peg rack project
friday flickr favorites: kitty, bunny & bear
tidy
free to be you and me
my sweetpea

August 2007

new flickr group and some very cute felt creatures
fabric
what's new in Phoebe's room
I'm going to have to sew faster
Friday flickr group favorites
lists, wonderful lists
backa packa
Ivy's waiting for you!
farmer phoebe
old kids books
2 months and 2 kids
thanks for the shop love!
Hand Sewing For Fun Patterncards are in the shop!
technical difficulties
and why is Ingrid such a fan of hand sewing?
why is Ivy so fond of hand sewing?
why does Imogene love hand sewing?
book sale
peek at Ingrid
an unfinished room

July 2007

one in ten
closer still
Hand Sewing For Fun!
optimistic
working on my correspondence
the hair
phoebe's wooden wonder vanity
bend-the-rules sewing
vw love
things babies like to look at
yawn
1973

June 2007

a collection is brewing
almost back to birth weight
hiya
a huge Thank You!
phoebe june lang
Oscar's Room
the baby's room
makie

May 2007

dense
miss bunny and her outfits doll quilt
a quick pop in on the craft room
a new little quilt
snaps
baby gifts
Spring Stitchettes reprint list
better living through chemicals
taking it easy
what's better than a flat box
dick and dot

April 2007

a dull read
outgoing
Spring Stitchettes in the Shop!
home sweet home
see you on the other side
Japanese treats
scenes from the trenches
shiny and new
new mailing address
yarn wrapped spool animals
ula's umbrella
still have my hand but not my wits

March 2007

t.g.i.d.w.c.o.t.h.
rainy day wip
Miles' Mother's Day
a new flickr group and upcoming patterns
girl thrift
thank you Vicki!
bunnies!
Oliver Observes
doll quilt
between
Big Footed Bunny pattern books are here!
this and that
Georgia Grows
thank you Josie!
hopping along
Make-a-long Chapter 5: Knitting Patterns
dungarees
going crazy

February 2007

big footed bunny pattern?
waiting for spring
Oscar's week
spring stitchette ideas?
a wall for us
grandmother's flower garden
Make-a-long snowsuit pattern available
it may look like a snow globe outside
bored and boring
maybe not quite so small
Winter Stitchettes in the shop now
The Softie Awards!
epiphany!
make-a-long chapter 3

January 2007

hello cold
the boy's got cute
why I'm broke
revisions
chick drummer
Cuddled Up Charlie
Parker's Purchases
reload
bungled
Finn's Friend
cold & sunny
it's a barn
wha..who? me?
fat & happy
plastic fruit lady
smiling faces mobile
the hypothetical nest
in with the new

December 2006

christmas break
It's a Christmas miracle!
Welcome Christmas, Come this Way!
flickr groups
Jingle Bell Buns
paypal hates me, but just a little
thanks you guys!
really big project number two
blinking
three!
Freebie Elf Stitchette Embroidery Patterns!

November 2006

Holiday Rewind
thank you!
Spaceboy & Robot
there'll be much mistletoeing
ta da!
missing gene
Reissued Summer Stitchettes are in the shop!
a smattering
experiments
today's project
shop news
christmasbot cards in the shop
my halls are ready and waiting
at long last
snaps
Chapter Two Patterns

October 2006

construction man
Chapter Two
some rights reserved
Antique Mall Finds
Friday already?
catching up
WIP Friday
I said brrrr... it's cold in here
Fall Stitchettes Day
I'm working, really I am.
projects
button ghosts
Shop News
making right along
lazy blogger
fall like things

September 2006

a penny rug and some big decisions
make-a-long freebie pattern
just a quick hi
sue's sister
Wilson Walks Walter
back to school
make-a-long story: chapter one
2 boys and 2 girls
'cation
so tiny
le hook up
Who Am I?
making some progress
a.d. and d.

August 2006

Coming Soon... a Make-A-Long Tale
stitchin
flea market
5 photos from the craft room
and puppydog tails
the boys
near miss cuties
in progress friday
jinxes and fabric
just the one today
ready to go
we hardly knew ya
there's some new stuff in the shop
pods pincushions
no-bonnet sue
Introductions
frustrating WIPs
Embroidery sites
shipping news
the Stitchettes
cooing and collating

July 2006

little squares
covers
start practicing your split stitch!
you rock!
2 years of blogging
I want this wall
summer fun
replenished
extreme heat advisory
"I'm a Robot!"
new put-together books and a freebie!
Susannah
pattern
Maggierama
cub twins
splash of color

June 2006

WIP Friday
does this look cute?
Melanie is #1
looking back looking forward
Ruby Ricochets
reprint list
I'm for sale
put-together book
like a polaroid picture
Alicia Bunny it is
Daddy's Day
crazy doll lady
I said what?!
hobbibot
meme catch up
a pair of big footed bunnies for sale
he's still not falling for it
didn't make the cut
bt3
dresses
survived
bookLET
complete set

May 2006

boxcar
weekend
yes, my voice...
pull me
we need wheels
neopolitan
poor list
cross breeding
amy's angry chickens
beta
Sam Skates
on the verge of an organized thought
toe tapping tilly
a pojagi artist
Lauri Faggioni's new site
Tie One On - Yellow and White

April 2006

swap heaven
the littlest things
redhead
The Whole Package
deeply felt
bunny, kitty and bear
Mrs. Darcy, Mrs. Darcy, Mrs. Darcy
Alex Noriega
fun mail monday
Easter togs
"Heed My Warning" Quilt
Any Chicagoans out there?
almost forgot
A Big Footed Trio
magnolia
know when to fold them
orange friday
white thursday
green wednesday
blue tuesday
yellow
it's April! (fools day)

March 2006

birding
easter in a box
creeping along
metamorphosis
naked as a jay bird
shelterrific
stay where you are sky
that's about all they're good for
want to settle a little bet?
ruffle that!
ruffles
wee bunny pattern
maybe not so big after all
foxtrot
whoa, this guy is heavier than he looks
some excellent mail
I speak for the trees
march!

February 2006

huh
paper
a little red coat and hat for you
miniswap paper dolls
tech talk
peeking out of my hole
a little thing on the side
my favorite $20 magazine
for lightbulbs
Rain Delay
Big Footed Bunnies
correct terminology
new digs
first one's free!
knots
32 things actually
H is for Hillary
brand new shiny craftroom

January 2006

big serious official blog announcement
getting cozy
yeah? ok!
you put your stuff in there
peekaboo
lookie loloko!
our new dollhouse
the luckiest girl in town
chiri to chiriri machi no ohanashi
quilted necklace
Dolls' House Dolls
pillows
just boring words
Tie One On - Apron from Clothes
Sleepy ABC
I saw you!
Forecast for 06?

December 2005

Happy New Year!
tie one on - holiday fun
it's been over for 3 days and I'm still in my pajamas!
hurry christmas hurry fast
covers for Grandma
Christmas is on!
experiments
write it
Project Downgrade
On Sale - Christmasbot Postcards!
counting down
patchwork robot for sale
did you know you can unroll cotton balls?
for my kitchen tree
Happy Birthday Oggah!
dishtowel garland
Patchwork Set doll under your tree?

November 2005

crazy = cool
glitter
Jingle Wee Ornaments for sale
gearing up
chip chip
Christmasbot cards for sale!
I miss the leaves
The Snowbabies
impatient
delusions of grandeur
christmasbot
two more themes
not everything is productive
a little sweater
Patchwork Set cards available for sale!
holiday whobie whatie

October 2005

sepia
"Corduroy" quilt idea
a patchwork robot
are you ready?
and then
phew
The Patchwork Set Number Four
tiny shoes
my lackluster knitting and other business
The Patchwork Set - Lotte
toys!
Giant Child Guidance Railroad
Tie One On - Mixed Media Apron
latest member of The Patchwork Set
I can't wait!!
stressy
happy lucky me!
The Patchwork Set
one of the unexpected aspects of being a mom
another melty monday
focus on the importing

September 2005

Amy, it's perfect!
WR-1138
I was as girly as my boy is boy-y
Quilt Projects
projects
Cute Off! over & out
Karel Capek
japanese linen tape
Nancy Lorenz
parkhaus
sybilla casa
orange spicy shoes
Keiko Maeo
project alabama
steinunn
the people want smiley faces
lauri faggioni
William Eggleston
this same wavelength
a fabric quickie
Robopolis
hope I don't get arthritis
Cute Off!
a wee robot
from the thrift store today
thanks Jenny!
Plain Spoken - check!
Jennifer oh Jenny
Self portrait tuesday - body parts
Angela Moll's Secret Diary quilts
tie one on- dishtowel apron
my new Jay Ryan poster makes me happy
a color scheme
my weekend

August 2005

Mini Me Apron & Doll for Hurricane Katrina Relief
so far today
tutorial for shrinky dink pins
packaging
Sarah, my new hero
amox upon this house
Flying Spaghetti Monster
Tie One On: Mini Me
dog days
prruuumph!
Paige
chitas for me!
today
Ivana Helsinki
diagnosis and catching up
button swap update
five idiosyncrasies
Cradoom! Cradoom! Cradoom!
box of books
Dagmar
odd little couple
my next doll is going to be a little bit folky
a couple of bears
this is what you're looking for
self portrait tuesday
hatched

July 2005

Thanks Kim!
Chicago in HO scale
Lilian
The Modern Japanese Print--An Appreciation
up and running...ragged
ka-PAM
buttons
Christmas in July
does anyone remember this book?
Lewis, the monkey of sock
I'm bought and sold!
can't take it anymore
patterns and copyright
as frivolous as coloring your lemonade pink
Kitchen Table Fun
in the middle of a dozen things
want to join our group?
apple basket bag
new stuff around the apartment
knitting again
but that chicken doesn't look angry
Judy
twenty-two fifty
Back-tack: Lucky me!!
blog birthday coin quilt
party favors
speaking of anniversaries
new!
all better

June 2005

ok then
causing confusion and delay
Country of Origin: JP
point
freakishly long leaf
Hon no Hon
Pictures in Patchwork
Happy Father's Day
pretty aprons
some new-to-me kids books
lappenpoppen
Fiep Westendorp
home on the range
I'm a sucker for the long tail
I want to live in the car
copycat
still too hot to think
this weblog does not function in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees
zig-zag'd patchwork bag
we can rebuild him
abby-normal
up for auction
kids' art quilt idea

May 2005

pojagi stained glass
palm sized
back-tack: finished product
cute togs
thank you Laural!
his strength was in his hair
shaker
Tamar Mogendorff
over on the flickr
co-ordinations
Robot love me!
thrift fix
fabric swap loot
me too! aprons!
back-tack: raw materials
what's so yummy mummy
Daisy
poster fever
Thank you Jen!
more momomoogie for me!
Practical Encyclopedia of Good Decorating and Home Improvement
basket bag
mail business
naming
more pojagi
Look what I found!
if only I were a little more plain looking
it's circle time

April 2005

fabric for swap?
Friday randoms
new housemates
sewing on the go
snapshots
new doll design
Violet you're turning violet!
Thanks Jess!
patchwork pillows
what's buzzin cousin
all my japanese craft books and their isbn's
Yurio Seki
close call
coin quilts
I've got answers
Fauna
captive
one two punch
Economy Shop goodies
Thursday
mail goodies catch-up
Merryweather
Crafty Kinder Egg!
April Month of Softies: Recycled Monster Action
her fashions set the pace!

March 2005

Flora
oh yeah, right
spring break!
Lisa Solomon
costco cute
I'm working on a building
Thanks Kelly!
Cram Cream
one more bunny
Felt Carrysmall
Easter Togs
Strip Piecing
yippie!
japanese softies
curtas
Catch Up
hop hop hoppity hop
shrinky dink pins
felt for felt
suwappu
wristlet carrysmall up for auction
trying to get in the mood
wristlet
easter bunny?
New Spring Design
thrifted
sunnykitty
angry chicken
what have I got today

February 2005

I don't see you snow
countdown to Oscar
Chiri and Chiriri
Aranzi Bunko postcards
most beautiful book ever
New Auction
Pieceful Heart
evidence of a busy weekend
Thank you Rachel!
Day of Fun!
Right under my nose
Kimono Quilt
WeeAuction!
diddie
Thank you Leslie!
outgoing
Becky's baby quilt
Anano Cafe
Instant Gratification
Vintage to Trade - Part 2
more swap goodies
Hearts!
patchwork book
more on quilting
Oscar's Racetrack Quilt
Thank you Cat!
oh the joy!
Thanks Teresa!
quilting class update
a robot for Tim
more mail
who knew

January 2005

Thank you Melissa!
Buttercup and Sunshine
sneaker peeker
a wee bear
Thank you Dawn!
this is not the kitty you're looking for
small quilts
there's a vintage kitty in there somewhere
love me internet!
Fembot
no class
a few more vintage things
just throwing this out there
6 x 6
cars and trucks
I'm cooking with gas now!
Fun!
odds and ends
It's a Girl!
button tray
domo...domo
Mahalo!
birthday goodies
double? single?
cherry flavored
Crochet
for the girl on the go
that's one big pom!
Sewing Kit
an all girly h
Like Pulling Teeth!
Happy 2005!

December 2004

a few projects
a little bit of this and a little bit of that
Recharging
Christmasbots
Oscar's Bunny
are you trying to freak me out?!
Ok, back on track
two steps back
check
Snowmen
ummm butter rum
Thank you Mim!
Holiday Hang-Up
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Desk Day
It's a Marshmallow World
the internet is my bitch!
I swear my husband and I are not related
The Eagle Has Landed!
One Year Old!
flag garland
Oscar's Baby Clothes Quilt!
Balancing Monkeys

November 2004

Christkindlmarkt
New Design
the snow
Where's the damn blizzard?
back for more
the lure of the tiny bear
Final Day of NCBW
Day 4 of NCBW
Marjorie the Accessorized Elephant
Day 3 of NCBW
Thank you Kate!
creature from Japan
2121 21st
Day 2 of NCBW
National Children's Book Week
dancing in my head
Weekend Fun
Sashiko for Mariko
A Wee Tutorial
so much
blissful color scheme
The True North strong and free!
I almost forgot
Library Books
staying put
help me Obama you're my only hope!
something pretty on a stressful day
Screw You Out Of An Hour Of Sleep Time

October 2004

Deep within the primeval forests of the emerald moon of Endor...
3 posts in one day
Distractions!
Cracking
one down
one of those days
Don't Peek Jennifer!
scrapbooking
forever in blue jeans
Gertie
Christmas + Chocolate
Halloween Decorating
Recovery
I can't help myself!
kitty in a dress
Woodland Creatures
Eggs! Beautiful Eggs!
Hazard!
Pleat it!
Neighborhood
Warm Fuzzy
I love the mail!
Wool Felt
O as in Oscar
Flea Market Disappointment
What's the Word Mockingbird?

September 2004

She's a Tabby
Knit Things
Naming Conventions
Sack of Crap
Weihnachts Markt!
Reversible Bag
What have I been up to today?
There was a teddy bear named Bobbi Bear
Vices
Oscar's dogs are barking
So Much Crafty!
Yes we are!
what's the story morning glory
Fowl Bag
Turn up the AC!
Happy Happy Japan!
Weekend Sales: Part Two
Weekend Sales: Part One
If yarn were edible
New Fall Design!
Tea Party
Bunnies
That's better
Bits and Bobs
Good Mom
good, bad and the cute cute cute
All Dressed Up
Big head kitty
Buried treasure

August 2004

little lois
Count em! 6!
Cashmere Kitty
I heart Hobby Lobby
Bits of inspiration
what the?!
I think I made it cry
Rookie mistake
Quilted Bag
fuzzy = cute
Searching for the perfect flower
Sunday projects
my fattie
Enough with the poncho already
Perfectly round bear - REVISED!
Camel and Gray
Omiyage!
New Fabric Album
Serendipity
girl scout bag
the wider puppy
I love Kit Allen
Outlined flower bag
But when they were naughty Mr. Bear had to scold them
the skinny bunny
LaCrosse Antique Center
Erwin
Femme Fatale
Oscar's bumpy sweater

July 2004

Bookworm
Thrift Score! Dolly
Justification of a garage sale purchase
Baby Quilt
Time to get crafting