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Back At It

It's been awhile since I've posted anything here and I'm finding that I miss it. This past year has been full of changes and transitions for our family and this blog couldn't be a priority. We're settling into a new community and I've returned to work part-time. Time has felt tight over the last several months, but I have been sewing when I can and continue to enjoy a dedicated sewing space in our new home. Sewing and blogging come from the same pool of "free" time. When made to choose between sewing and writing about sewing, I will always choose sewing.

I appreciate having this blog as a record of what I've made, just to help me remember some of the actual articles I've made and also as keeper of notes, links, and details that are helpful for current and future projects. I also just miss the writing. My day-to-day life doesn't require a lot of writing, but it's a skill I value and think it needs to be treated like a muscle: use it or lose it.

So, this is me recommitting to this blog (feels like I've been here before, but whatever. Let's just go with it. Ebb and flow, man…)
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  1. CherylMarch 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Yeah! I love your blog and have missed your posts! Your sewing is very inspiring and your attention to detail is amazing! So happy you're *back*! Happy to hear that you're settling into your new community and home. Looking forward to your awesome sewing posts!

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  2. LoriMarch 4, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Yea, you are back, I love your creations.

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  3. Amy A.March 5, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I'm happy that you're back. I've been waiting to see more of your beautifully finished pieces. Amy

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  4. LisaMarch 5, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Glad to see you back. I have missed your posts!

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  5. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Happy you are finding time to blog. I too find it hard to find time to blog. Something I keep telling myself I should continue and will make an effort to do :)

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  6. MelodyMarch 11, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Glad you are back! I love seeing what you are working on. My 9 yr old started sewing last year and derives so much enjoyment from it.

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