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The Rain Keeps Falling

….and we love every drop!  If this keeps up we won’t have anyone threatening drought this summer.  The 2 furry girls around here have left muddy prints on all the floors but we can stand that for a little while longer.

We are all busy building kits, cutting fabric and stuffing patterns in bags to pack up and take to Sew Expo in Puyallup, Washington.  We leave next Sunday to leave enough time to get across the pass between California and Oregon on I-5 and up to Puyallup.  Always a guess with winter weather if the road will be open.

With the lake in the background the work table is piled with fabrics to make kits for Eggs on Parade…one of our popular Easter Wool Appliqué holiday table runners.  Lots of fun work getting ready for upcoming shows!

making Eggs on Parade kits

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    I can testify the view is great from the work table! The lake is a beautiful sight whether raining or when the sun is shining. It is truly an ideal place to have a design studio! It has been a lot of work getting ready for the next 4 shows, but well worth it. I look forward to seeing Puyallup, WA with you guys!
    Julie

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