Monthly Archives: November 2013

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I count myself lucky that holidays evoke good memories. As a child, I spent holidays and summers with my loving grandparents at Brookside Farm in Landaff, New Hampshire. After they retired, their small dairy farm was bought by the Erb … Continue reading →

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No UFOs

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When I surrendered to the urge to try quilting, I started reading some of the many wonderful quilting blogs. Besides all the exceptional skills, generous tutorials, note worthy stashes of designer fabrics, and to-die-for machinery, there was also one thing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A pink feather Christmas tree with lights caught our eye while camping at Hampton Beach the last week of August. “Unexpected” is a good word for it. 🙂

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Wordless Wednesday – Simpler times

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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Artterro Eco Art Journal Kit – Review

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Artterro Eco Art Kits in Madison, WI, offers over a dozen different art kits for children ranging in age from 7-12. The cost of the kits are from $12.95 to $26.95. My grandchildren received two Art Journal Kits to review. The … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

125 days until Spring and beautiful Peonies. But, who’s counting besides me?  🙂

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Veteran’s Day 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Remembering today and always …grandfathers …fathers …uncles …brothers and sisters …husbands and wives …sons and daughters who served or made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the Stars and Stripes flying and our shores safe. Remembering has been an integral part … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I keep it simple here on the farm: coffee, grandkids, farm animals, and sewing (when I can’t garden). My habits keep me wanting to get up in the morning to get the day started and bring a smile to my … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Wetlands

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

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Family Reunion

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We flew back to Kansas last week. Kansas is my husband’s home state and where we lived for over 30 years. It holds a lot of good memories. We drove from east to west across the state visiting family ranging … Continue reading →

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