The Who, What, Where, and Why of Using Gestures in the AIM Classroom by Cheryl Roper So, you work with your Teacher DVD at least 15 minutes every night. You’ve memorized the gestures for every word from Section A to Z for your kit. You’ve practiced gesturing whole sentences, partial question, and total questions. You…
The upcoming romance drama “Midnight Romance In Hagwon” shared its first-ever teaser featuring Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won. Check it out below. #MidnightRomanceInHagwon #WiHaJoon #JungRyeoWon
Growing up with a controller in hand, I've journeyed through countless worlds and adventures. But there's one that stands out in my memory like a vivid dream: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. Released in the late '90s, this game carved a niche for itself in the hearts of platformer fans with its unique blend of 2.5D gameplay and a story that tugs at your heartstrings. Klonoa might not have the same hou
A Practical Guide: How to Deal with Caregiving-Related Family Conflicts. Typically, disagreements arise due to various reasons. If you...
There She Is. There are many World War II bombers and crews that got a lot of publicity and became famous during the war, but one of the most famed was the B-17 Flying Fortress by the name of Memphis Belle. Everyone who fought on the Allied side in that war is a hero in our book, of course, and we
I’m linking up with Michelle at the blog The Teacher Wife. She is having a fun linking party on must have picture books! It was very hard to choose, but you can read my top five picks below! 1.) Old Jake’s Skirts By: Anne C. Scott This book is a wonderful book about a scruffy old man that keeps to...
A sexy and emotional Runaway Bride, Grumpy/Sunshine, Close Proximity Standalone Romance by USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster. When Little Miss Sunshine and a Hot, Grumpy Rancher are forced to live together, what could possibly go wrong? To the small town of Landmark Mountain, Callum Landmark is a man of few words and considered to be the family grump. Uninvited and unexpected, I crash into his world like a wrecking ball and disrupt the delicate balance of his carefully constructed existence. Forced to live together due to my life’s unexpected adventure, I find that the more time I spend with him, the more I see beneath his impenetrable exterior and into the heart of the man that not many are privileged to witness. And against all odds, that vulnerability draws me in, tugging at the strings of my heart with an undeniable force. Coupled with his love for animals—nothing could be more charming than to watch this sexy, rugged rancher and animal whisperer at work. But our connection is forged at the worst possible timing. I’m running from past mistakes, and meeting Callum has me jumping headfirst into a whirlwind of new complications. Yet, I can't resist his allure and the sizzling tension between us. As I navigate the twists and turns of my new life in this quaint town, I can't help but wonder if falling for Callum might be the most unpredictable adventure of all. Falling is book four in the standalone Landmark Mountain series.
"Often, I feel that low self-esteem is a criteria for a person to be feminine." — Ena Ganguly
Last night my large quilt guild, Pride of the Prairie Quilt Guild, met. Our speaker was Judy Martin, who has written over 16 quilt books, mainly on Log Cabin style quilts. Judy was well organized in her presentation. She started with hand outs, that listed each basic block (she had samples of each), and where to find the pattern, if there was one. She also listed each quilt she showed, and also listed what blocks were used, and what book the pattern came out of. ***If you want to know what book a quilt came out of, contact me, and I'll let you know. Let the photos begin..... Traditional Log Cabin, Judy Martin This next quilt was the cover for her first book. The title is pieced into the quilt, since she, and the lady who was helping her, didn't know how to put the title on the page, in front of the quilt. The quilt was made exactly 10 times larger than 8.5 x11 (cover size). Log Cabin Quilts (cover quilt), Judy Martin Sisters Log Cabin, Judy Martin Big Sky Log Cabin, Judy Martin Stone Cottage (she says this is super easy to make) Judy Martin Green River Log Cabin, Judy Martin The next quilt took her 24 years to make. It was supposed to be a baby quilt for her daughter, hand quilted. Her daughter just turned 24, and asked her to finish the quilt. See, we all have UFO's sitting around. Appalachian Log Cabin (daughter's baby quilt), Judy Martin Riverbed, Judy Martin Grandpa's Log Cabin, Judy Martin (funny colors for a grandpa) Paducah Log Cabin, Judy Martin Wilderness Log Cabin (stars in blocks), Judy Martin Spring Valley Log Cabin, Judy Martin The next quilt is stunning. One of the ladies in our guild had made one and brought it for show-n-tell (sorry, didn't get pictures of show-n-tell quilts). Pioneer Log Cabin, Judy Martin The next few quilts look like curved piecing, but, they are not. Door County Log Cabin, Judy Martin Playful Spirit, Judy Martin Snake River Log Cabin (Asian fabrics), Judy Martin Mariposa Log Cabin (looks like winding ways) Judy Martin Aspen Log Cabin (simulates Orange Peel), Judy Martin You know I loved the next quilt. She said you could make it, using any 12" block you wanted for the center squares. Main Street Log Cabin, Judy Martin Honeymoon Log Cabin, Judy Martin I have a close up picture of the log cabin block in the next quilt. She made the log cabin using 'logs' of fabric. Kentucky Log Cabin, Judy Martin up close of Kentucky Log Cabin block, Judy Martin Now for the last few quilts. New England (stars), Judy Martin Sequoia Stars (she says this goes together very quickly) Judy Martin Loveland Log Cabin, Judy Martin Mount Shasta Star, Judy Martin Lakeshore Log Cabin, Judy Martin Starlight Log Cabin (Lone Star), Judy Martin Sun Valley Log Cabin (Starburst) Judy Martin If your quilt guild is looking for speakers, I recommend Judy Martin. She was educational, informative, and fun. Judy Martin Judy also showed several block variations that she has made, including blocks that have not made it into her books so far. I fell in love with one of the blocks (pinwheels and bright colors, what's not to love?), and she gave me permission to take a picture of the block. Pinwheel Log Cabin (2007) by Judy Martin And, what's a post on this blog without a vintage sewing machine? Here is the little Necchi hand crank that Judy brought. This one is her sisters, since, she got hers at age 2, and the poor machine couldn't survive a child that young. Judy Martin's sisters Necchi childs hand crank sewing machine
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means it’s prime time to infuse lots of hearts and shades of red into your quilting! Whether you’re looking for quilted projects for your home or a gift to make for someone special, we gathered 14 favorite Valentine patterns and projects just for you!
I’m linking up with Michelle at the blog The Teacher Wife. She is having a fun linking party on must have picture books! It was very hard to choose, but you can read my top five picks below! 1.) Old Jake’s Skirts By: Anne C. Scott This book is a wonderful book about a scruffy old man that keeps to...
Framed embroidered heart. In the middle of the heart it says Simple Pleasures: around the heart the words needlework, family, cats, holidays, hearts, gardens, memories, faith, tea & friends is embroidered. Very sweet. The top upper right of the frame has the tiniest paint chip. Not a biggie. The frame has some marks very hard to notice but when I stare I see it. Nothing major. Goes with the look. The length is about 11.5 inches & the width is 9.7 inches.
Once again, I am going to show you something from my AWOL weekend. There are at least a couple more posts to come about it also. If you've read this blog before, you know I have been making embellished crazy quilt hearts of late. I took special orders out to the retreat with me. Two I've shown you when I finished them and then, there's this red one. Actually, this heart is much more RED than it looks in these photos. My friend, Jim, one of our two "guy" quilters, asked me to make him one of my crazy quilt hearts, and naturally, it would have to be red...Jim's favorite color. Well, I like it too~so this is it. Jim also LOVES embellishments...a plus when you are doing crazy quilted items. Another thing Jim loves is vintage buttons. He probably has millions of them. No kidding. So in the upper left hand corner of this heart are three vintage glass buttons. I also used glass butterflies and a cute little glass flower bead....rather flat with a seed bead holding it in place. I forget how many of them are on the heart. I love to do the embroidery on these hearts. And, although I'm making hearts...no two are alike...check them out in my archives. I like to use simple embroidery stitches like the French Knot, chain stitch, herringbone stitch, feather stitch and the leaf stitch. And, I rarely use all six strands of the embroidery floss. Usually I use two or three. I also prefer size 12 perle cotton. This makes my stitching, as Jim call's it - "tight." What he means is I tend to keep things very tidy and smooth....a look I prefer because, of course, I tend to be obsessive/compulsive. I used short bugle beads on the edging.....like a jet bead...the light hits it 'just so.' And, Jim wanted 'something' hanging down from the point of the heart...so I used some large red beads for that with a jeweled 'drop' from a piece of junk jewelry at the very bottom. I don't think it shows up in the photo though. As I often do...there is an appliqued heart on the right hand side....embellished with some of my favorite French Knots....just had to add that. While at the retreat, I made another red heart. I'll show that one to you later in the week. It's the same...but it's different. Maybe you'll compare them and let me know what you think. Also, while at the retreat, I received orders for several more.....and in different colors. It will be fun to decide what to include on them...both in the stitching and the beading and the 'buttoning.' Hope Jim is enjoying his heart as much as I enjoy looking back on the making of it. You know, I just love doing this kind of thing. Take care, til next time.....pat
A sexy and emotional Runaway Bride, Grumpy/Sunshine, Close Proximity Standalone Romance by USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster. When Little Miss Sunshine and a Hot, Grumpy Rancher are forced to live together, what could possibly go wrong? To the small town of Landmark Mountain, Callum Landmark is a man of few words and considered to be the family grump. Uninvited and unexpected, I crash into his world like a wrecking ball and disrupt the delicate balance of his carefully constructed existence. Forced to live together due to my life’s unexpected adventure, I find that the more time I spend with him, the more I see beneath his impenetrable exterior and into the heart of the man that not many are privileged to witness. And against all odds, that vulnerability draws me in, tugging at the strings of my heart with an undeniable force. Coupled with his love for animals—nothing could be more charming than to watch this sexy, rugged rancher and animal whisperer at work. But our connection is forged at the worst possible timing. I’m running from past mistakes, and meeting Callum has me jumping headfirst into a whirlwind of new complications. Yet, I can't resist his allure and the sizzling tension between us. As I navigate the twists and turns of my new life in this quaint town, I can't help but wonder if falling for Callum might be the most unpredictable adventure of all. Falling is book four in the standalone Landmark Mountain series.
Hello quilting friends!!! Long time no chat! :-). With electronic changes around here, I just haven't gotten used to the new way I have to blog (plus Instagram is just so darn easy for lazy me ;-)) Any hoots, I promised a pattern for this super CUTE quilt I made for my nieces baptism last week. Here is the basic 411 on this super quick and easy quilt! Liesel's favorite colors are red and pink. I went through my stash looking for all of the reds and pinks that I could find. My mom sent over a few cuts of fabric for variety and sentiment. This quilt was made out of 100% stashed fabric ;-). Yeah me! I have seen lots of pixelated hearts on line, but really thought some half square triangles would be AWESOME! For this quilt I used 6.5" squares and 4.25" squares. You will need: 31- 6.5" red print squares 26- 6.5" pink print squares 5- 6.5" squares of various pink solids 116- 4.25" squares of various pink solid fabrics. For the half square triangle construction, use the method found HERE on my blog. Basically, you will make 26 pairs, one pink print 6.5" block with one red print 6.5" block. There will be five red print blocks left over that you will pair with the 5- 6.5" varied pink solids. Pair them all together, right sides together. Using a quarter inch seam allowance, sew around all four sides of each pair. Follow the directions found in the link above (and HERE for added measure ;)) Once you have pressed all of your HST's, its time to lay them out. Follow the pictures above and below. For the ten red and pink print HST's on the sides and the four on the top of the heart, I made sure the the red print was touching the pink background fabric. The trick with the heart layout is to no obsess about it! Pretend that you are a carefree (non-OCD) quilter and that random is a happy place we like to be :) The quilt is 14 blocks across and 17 down. I sewed the blocks into rows and then I sewed the rows together to complete the top. The finished quilt top size is 52.5"x 63.75" No that your top is finished, quilt, bind and enjoy!! :) As a super fun side note, my friend Barbie showed me how to wrap my binding so that it unwinds itself perfectly to sew onto the quilt. Make this figure 8 on your hands and then put it on the floor to your right. (put the side you can see in the picture down on the floor. The loose that you start sewing onto the quilt will be right there) Here is sweet Liesel lazing about on the floor with her quilt and pillow pets :-)
"Often, I feel that low self-esteem is a criteria for a person to be feminine." — Ena Ganguly
Blog about quilting, including techniques for piecing, applique, free motion quilting, and a link up for Blocks of the Month, BOMs Away.
One version of the Baking mug rug from my Hobby and Fun pattern book. The pattern book is available via the Patchsmith.
Karen Russell once described her work as “Hitchcock meets the swamp.” Her début novel, “Swamplandia!,” certainly fits the bill. The novel grew out…
Refugee 87 by Ele Fountain, No Prep Novel Study Refugee 87 is a must read novel for any upper elementary/middle school student that will keep your students on the edge of their seats and begging for more. Refugee 87 is about a young boy from a worn torn country who is up against the fight of his life. When the soldiers come to town and conducts a giff, his mother's only option is to send her only son and his best friend to a foreign country for his survival and freedom. Follow along as Shif and Bini are torn away from their homes, thrown into a horrific prison, overcomes all odds for his freedom, and meets some wonderful people along the way. This novel is sure to tug at the heart strings of even the most reluctant readers. This novel is broken up into six sections: Section 1: pages 1-35 Section 2: pages 36-73 Section 3: pages 74-127 Section 4: pages 128-159 Section 5: pages 160-209 Section 6: pages 210-243 Section 7: Extra's Included in this novel: Vocabulary Quote Analysis Comprehension Questions Short Answer Questions Chapter Summaries Webquests Cultural Representations Point of View Writing Empathy Analysis Setting Writing Mid-Novel Quiz Compare and Contrast Creative Writing Character Descriptions Characterizations Character Quote Analysis Character Head Theme One Pager Setting One Pager Think, Analyze, Answer Facts vs. Inferences "I AM" Poetry Autobiography Writing Create a Book Cover Book Reflections Storyboard Newsletter Infographic Eritrea Map Activity Final Novel Test 83 pages PDF Printable or Digital Google Slides NO PREP NOVEL STUDY Digital Version is done in the format of a Flipbook. Seperated out by each section. Text boxes already created for students. Check out and follow me on Instagram. Check out and follow me on TikTok (Preview of Digital Version can be found here!) Check out my LinkTree
