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About robynsewsthisandthat

I sew. I knit. I craft. I have too many desired projects and not enough time to create. I am mom to 8 and grandma to 7 wonderful gifts. I am married to my best friend. I created this blog to track my projects and to inspire others. We all learn by sharing knowledge.

Sunday Sevens

I did really well taking photos to post for last week’s Sunday Sevens but, I failed at the actual follow thru of posting. That’s okay. Natalie over at Threads and Bobbins has made the Sunday Sevens an “easy, breezy” way … Continue reading

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Sunday Sevens

I do really miss going in on this great activity that Natalie at Threads and Bobbins created over a year ago.                                        … Continue reading

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Bad Habits in Sewing

I have developed habits. Everyone develops habits. I love baseball so let’s use that as an example. Just watch the batter go through all those motions when he approaches the plate as he prepares to take a swing at the … Continue reading

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Week 50 – Sunday Sevens

Wow! This is week 50. That means the this regular posting of sharing our week through photos that was dreamed up by Natalie is approaching it one year loop. It would be fun to have this continue beyond. If you … Continue reading

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Week 48 – My second attempt to give this a go.

My goodness. Either I let life get in my way or more accurately, I let myself get in my way. I really enjoy the Sunday Sevens. Natalie at Threads and Bobbins has done a wonderful job of creating this. You should … Continue reading

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Week 45 – My Week 6

This is kind of how I am feeling…tired, overwhelmed, fighting a bit of a cold and just plain weird. Let’s make the most of this past week. 1 – Smoked ribs! ’nuff said! My hubby is the master with his … Continue reading

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Making Fresh Peach Ice Cream

The Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are home to many types of orchards. Apples, nectarines, peaches and even some wonderful vineyards. But, this time of year is peach season. Wonderful, sweet, juicy peaches. We took a quick ride out … Continue reading

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Sunday Sevens Week – 44 (my Week 5)

I think that I am finally getting the hang of recording my day-to-day doings thru pictures.  I am also really enjoying following others who are participating in this Sunday Sevens Challenge. If you want to find out more about it … Continue reading

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Sunday Sevens – Week 43 – (My 4th Attempt)

My 4th attempt. That sounds so lame. Especially since I somehow missed posting my 3rd attempt last week. Well, I am enjoying this. And I think it is helping me to be more aware of my daily surroundings. At least … Continue reading

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Sewing for Grandchildren

I had a request from my daughter-in-law to make a bathing suit cover up for my granddaughter. She sent me images of things that she liked and I tried to find a pattern and fabrics to mimick them. I am … Continue reading

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