Mars!

Mars Landing

The Block Twins have been waiting for this day since July 30 last year when a rocket launched from Florida carrying the newest robotic explorer to Mars! Today was the day that Perseverance was scheduled for landing…

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Three “R’s”

Reading

It’s been a year since a state of emergency was declared here in BC – schools were closed for months, but classes did resume in September last year.  The Quimper Hittys actually enjoy  schoolwork, and though they prefer going to school, learning at home is good too!

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Valentine’s Day 2021

Valentine outfit

It’s a few days past Valentine’s day, but Vanilla is not ready to change out of her valentine outfit yet. It fits perfectly, is so comfy and makes her think of the kind friends who made the dress and hat…and it matches the new special occasion apron!

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A Scrap Happy Smock – February 2021

Darn!

Two years ago my very favourite linen shirt was wearing out, so I darned the holes, then darned the darns.  Sigh. At some point or other it  became so worn out in so many places, I decided to do a lovely Boro-style patch like my friend up the hill does (Onesmallstitch.wordpress.com). I found some patches, pinned them into place, but it seemed I could never find a moment to begin, and the shirt sat accusingly in my mending pile for another year.

Recently I decided to go in a totally different direction.

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A Snowy Adventure

A Chilly February Walk

Thursday Tulips

A New Year’s Dress