Monthly Archives: July 2008

Poor Old Petey

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Darcy

Pete the Chocolate Lab Many of you may know this Labrador dog pattern from my Beautiful Big Dogs book, but what you may not know is that it was drawn from an actual dog. This was Pete, the Chocolate Lab, … Continue reading →

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Zolalee Gaylor

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Darcy

My Mentor – Zolalee Gaylor For those of you who do not know her — this is Zolalee Gaylor. She is the absolute queen of applique and she is the woman who taught me everything I know. Last night she … Continue reading →

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Jumping Spider

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Darcy

Jumping Spider Every one else is posting pictures of spiders, so here's mine. Don't look Karen!! This cute little guy was hanging out in the Benjamin Ficus tree affectionately known as Ben Jr. Read and post comments

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More House Photos

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Darcy

Working on Windows I have been working on windows for the past couple of days. This set is now finished. I think they look so much better now that the ugly chalky blue paint has been replaced by nice semi-gloss … Continue reading →

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Little Cowpoke Quilt

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Darcy

Cowboy Buns Read and post comments | Send to a friend

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It’s Starting To Look Like My House

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Darcy

IMG_9447 We are getting some color on the walls now and it is starting to feel like home. I still need to deal with those horrible blue doors and windows. Did I mention I am more of a green person? … Continue reading →

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A Very Cute Squirrel

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Darcy

Young Squirrel He’s Thinking About Jumping On Me! Read and post comments | Send to a friend

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New House – During Pictures

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Darcy

Goodbye Blue Walls It looks like a war zone but honestly, I think we gained square footage just by lightening up the walls. The blue doors and windows will go next. I’m a green person, too much blue makes me … Continue reading →

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New House – Before Pictures

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Darcy

Topiary at the Top of the Stairs The house we just purchased was owned by an older couple. The wife was a painter and she added little things to almost every room in the house. Like this topiary that you … Continue reading →

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Hot Dog Fabric

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Darcy

Hot Dog Fabric I picked this up at Vonnies yesterday. I don't know what I'm going to do with it but it was too good to pass up! Read and post comments | Send to a friend

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