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MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER

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MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER

I’m sure y’all are familiar with the saying referring to the demise of Julius Caesar, “Beware the ides of March”. Well, I think we could update that and apply it, “Beware the unpredictable winter of 2018/2019”.  Crazy weather cycles since last September, and I don’t think it’s just here in Texas, I think it’s been like that everywhere. I feel like hibernating for the next 6 weeks! But alas, life marches on and I must stay with it. So, “Top o’ the morning to ya”……….fingers crossed for a nice March on all fronts. My long arm skills have steadily increased...

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FEBRUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER

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FEBRUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER

Well…….2019 came in with a bang !! You could have knocked me over with a feather. You just never know what’s coming next in life. Out of the blue, we are now the terrified owners of a king size long arm machine. WHAT !?!?!? Like I needed 1 more thing to do, but, “Carpe diem”, right? I’ve never used a long arm before. What did I just get myself into?? Our long arm gal has had to retire from doing long arming due to her husband’s illness. So that leaves me to learn how to run the thing. Talk about...

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September 2018 Newsletter

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September 2018 Newsletter

As summer winds down and schools are back in session, our thoughts turn back to our sewing projects and holidays. Halloween is next and I know there are lots of y’all out there that love Halloween. It’s my oldest daughter’s favorite holiday. She goes all out for the whole month of October, several changes of costumes and complete decorations inside and out. I know some of y’all do the same. Have fun and enjoy the “spooky” season. We’ve got lots of great Halloween patterns & fabrics, from the cute kid friendly to the creepy. One of our glow-in-the-dark skeleton panels,...

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JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER

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JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !! Time to celebrate all the wonderful freedoms that we enjoy in here in this, the most wonderful country on Earth. (no offense intended to other countries) I have family in Canada, friends in England & Tahiti and my youngest daughter lived in Japan for 4 years. The world is a wondrous place, but at the end of the day, there is nothing like home sweet home in the land that I love !! Have a wonderful and safe holiday y’all. Hope you have a wonderful time and are able to stay cool somewhere and relax...

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JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER

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JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER

Little Cottage Quilt Shop JUNE 2018 Newsletter   Hello everyone. Hope y’all had a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all of those who have served our country in any way & especially to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We are ever indebted to you and your families for your service & sacrifice.   It’s June already and summer is upon us fast and furious. What better way to beat the heat than in you nice cool sewing room with a tall cool drink? Beats anything else in my book. Hope you have fun projects to...

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