randomness

i’ve been back hitting the books the past couple of weeks, so that whole having time to stitch thing has had to take a back seat…again.  but, i did get a chance to get into the kitchen and bake for no other reason than wanting to;  that’s always a plus!  it was a classmate’s birthday, and [...]

Read Full Post »

the root of many ills

yet another block inspired by cold mountain’s ruby, a gal after my own heart:

“there was not one thing in a place like france or new york or charleston that ruby wanted.  and little she even needed that she couldn’t make or grow or find on cold mountain.  she held a deep distrust of travel.  her [...]

Read Full Post »

a stone tree you say?

several weeks ago, i had full intentions on working with my sugar loaf quilt and get those borders sewn together and on.  i truly looked forward to it and diligently counted down the days until i could turn on the machine and have at it.  yet, here i am, 3 days into my break, and [...]

Read Full Post »

lives lived beyond recollection

there was a pause during august in the making of my cold mountain blocks so that i could get the sugar top together.  it’s been a nice change to work with them again.
to me, the character that has the most depth in this novel is inman.  not that the other characters aren’t important or enjoyed thoroughly, but a lot [...]

Read Full Post »

all into 1

since starting nursing school back in march, i’ve really struggled to try and find time to get some stitching in.  even though i am loving school, i’ve been laden down with loads of school work.  let me tell ya, nursing school ain’t for sissies.   the need to stitch hasn’t disappeared, it’s just that [...]

Read Full Post »