Monthly Archives: June 2015

Brian Comes to Arkansas to Get His Christmas Presents

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jim Gatling

I was just about to finally get Brian’s Christmas gifts in the mail when he called and said they were coming for a visit. I decided to just let them take them back home instead of me mailing. See post: … Continue reading →

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Huge Crock Pot Surprise – Pork Instead of Beef

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jim Gatling

Well, sir, after breakfast on Saturday I took Brian and Kevin to Searcy to see our close friend and quilter Pat Eaton. Brian and Pat have been emailing and talking quilting, and about Brian’s books on the phone for several … Continue reading →

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The Quilter’s Breakfast of Champions – Grease, Flour and Salt

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jim Gatling

Brian Haggard and Kevin Head, quilter friends from Indianapolis, Indiana came to spend the weekend on their way home from Brian’s nephew’s boot camp graduation at San Antonio, Texas. They got here at 12:08 Friday night. While they were sleeping … Continue reading →

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Former Students Friends for 40 Years

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jim Gatling

When we moved to town forty years ago, I met Carol. She was the daughter of a couple of friends that we met in church.  I, also, met Debbie at church. They were in the youth group and we were … Continue reading →

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Old Needlepoint Bell Pull with Fancy Hardware

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jim Gatling

One of the reasons I love going to flea markets and antique stores, is the fact some dealers have no clue what they price some things. When I was in Tontitown I found a needlepoint bell pull. I have several, but … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Wednesday Sit and Sew

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Jim Gatling

My good friend Mary L. has a sit and sew on Wednesdays. It’s a close group of friends that sit around the dining room table. They meet early and sew all day. Most of the time I am either teaching or forget … Continue reading →

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Three Estate Sales in Little Rock this Weekend

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Jim Gatling

A friend called Friday and wanted me to go to three estate sales that were in Little Rock this weekend. They were all in west Little Rock off Cantrell/Hwy 10, so it was easy to get to all three homes. … Continue reading →

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Placecard Holders Made in Czechoslovakia

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Jim Gatling

I have collected little things for years. I really like finding things you can use on the dining room table. Today, a friend called and came by to hand me a gift. I had checked on their house and watered their … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention to the Instructions – Rag Quilt Disaster

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Jim Gatling

I made the rag quilt I bought for $4.00 from the general store at the NW Arkansas quilt guild quilt show in Bentonville.   I had a book on rag quilts and I have heard two speakers say not to wash them … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Pineapple Pecan Tart

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Jim Gatling

Tonight, I was waiting on friends to come and spend the weekend. It is 11:19 and they said they would be here around 12:30, (I’m betting on 1:30.) Well, I didn’t have anything to do , so I decided to … Continue reading →

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