Tag Archives: Patriotic

America’s 250th Birthday

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Quiltmouse

Happy Semiquincentennial to the United States of America! July 4th is the day we celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We’ve been hearing fireworks for weeks and I’m guessing we’ll be hearing them for another … Continue reading →

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Quilting As Physical Therapy & More

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Quiltmouse

As of Thursday I was 12 weeks Post Surgery. Physical Therapy is continuing. Reaching into the Microwave over my stove is still not possible, but I can tell my shoulder is improving  — Slowly, but making progress. While I see … Continue reading →

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Retreatcation Day 2

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Quiltmouse

Day 2 of Spring Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains I would usually be up about 7 am and after dressing would get a cup of Chai Tea. I would have picked up the Chai Tea mix at a small … Continue reading →

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What’s a Retreatcation?

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Quiltmouse

I’m sure you’ve heard of a Staycation, so what is a Staycation for Quilters? I’m calling it a Retreatcation – an At Home Retreat! Usually in the Spring I attend a Quilt Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains but this … Continue reading →

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WIP is Not a UFO

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Quiltmouse

Quilting has some fun acronyms. I use several in writing my blog posts. My last post was about my UFO list, and today I will talk about some of my WIPs. So to you not familiar with these abbreviations, here … Continue reading →

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