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Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of September, experimenting with ideas for a Christmas tree quilt, celebrating another Pas de Deux finish and remembering to be kind to myself (cue yoga, reading, sewing!).

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of August, experimenting with new bag-making skills, reading This Life (a book of philosophy) and making plans to celebrate my 40th birthday at the apple orchard.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of July, beginning with GREEN for a new quilt, reading a great children’s nature series and celebrating the beauty of Friesland, The Netherlands.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of June, planning a Fabric Shopping blog post series, a great cross-cultural parenting read and remembering the beauty and love in South Carolina.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of May, anticipating a summer full of change, celebrating a scrappy Pas de Deux and a what I’ll be reading and sewing on the plane.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of April, celebrating a Pas de Deux patchwork group by @Leukgemaakt, experimenting with tulips and a bit about the reason for our upcoming trip to the states.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of March, feeling inspired by your Pas de Deux quilts (registration for Round 2 on sale now!), anticipating an epic secondhand shopping trip, and a serendipitous book recommendation.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of February, color inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh, my first Dutch book recommendation (hip hip hoorah!), and celebrating the first flowers of spring.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of December, a very Joyful book recommendation, celebrating Drummer Boy Dresdens and anticipating starting a Pas de Deux spin-off quilt.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of November, planning a Christmas dress, celebrating this Honeycomb Stars Milky Way and re-instating a Christmas tradition on this side of the pond.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of September, dreaming of my next project, sharing an eye-opening book and my longing for a slower pace as we turn toward autumn.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of August, experimenting with new Email Options for Subscribers, 3 good books, celebrating your makes and feeling grateful for return to routine.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of July, experimenting with design mock-ups for my next quilt-along, reading Nomadland, celebrating your makes and relishing long, quiet days at home.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of June, planning for our first American visitor, celebrating Teri’s great Economy Star Parade quilt and anticipating starting a new quilt!

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of May, thinking about a summer vacation in France, celebrating Sabine’s vibrant economy blocks and marking our Best Day Ever.

Weaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of April, mulling over Patreon possibilities, celebrating a Rainbow Tunnel quilt and a 2-question Poll for your feedback.