There’s a Shark in my Sewing Room!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, Studio News

Last Wednesday, my iron died. Yesterday, I bought a new one exactly like it. It’s a Shark . . . the most inexpensive model they make . . . and I love it. Yes, the old one died on me, but guess what? So has every other iron I’ve ever purchased, no matter how much […]

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St. Patty’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous

I’m at a retreat at Sew Sweet Quilt Shop with all my guild peeps! We’re having fun, and getting a lot of eating sewing done. (I’ll try to remember to post some pictures of what I’m working on on my Instagram page @prairiemoonquilts, if you want to follow me there.) The weather is fantastic, and I […]

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The Eyes Have It

Posted on February 16, 2017 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous

My Cowboy and I got new glasses today. I was skeptical about new spectacles going in (say that fast three times!). This is my third pair of trifocals, and after 3 years, I was still struggling with them. I finally quit falling down stairs, tripping over air, and running into door jambs, and the headaches […]

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The Great Quilt Batting Relay

Posted on March 30, 2014 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, People

In my extreme unorganization, I finally managed to break down into a full-blown panic attack yesterday afternoon. I had just pulled a quilt off the longarm, and was preparing to load the next one, when I realized I needed a particular type of batting. A type I didn’t think I had on hand. My friend, […]

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The LaSalle Boarding House

Posted on June 6, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, People

In the town of Bevier, Missouri, where my grandparents lived, there stands a big historic “mansion” on Bloomington Street. As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to see inside this house, but never had the opportunity. It’s been standing empty for years, owned by an auction company, decaying from neglect and the harsh effects […]

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