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On My Acre

Baby’s Got a Bunting

January 31, 2012 Sewing

bunting: 1. thin cloth for making flags, streamers, etc. 2. flags, or strips of cloth in the colors of the flag, used in holiday decorations 3. (of American origin) a baby’s garment of soft, warm cloth made into a hooded blanket that exposes only the face. (Above is McCalls pattern 2219, which I did see [...]

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2012 Southwestern Idaho Gardening Schedule

January 14, 2012 Gardening in Southwest Idaho

Southwest Idaho may have a relatively short warm growing season, but, with a little planning, the cooler seasons can be used to grow vegetables that don’t actually grow well in the dry, hot summer months.  Now is a good time to begin that planning.  That way good weather days can be used for preparation and [...]

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Mini Mittens for the Winter Baby

November 21, 2011 Sewing

Dear Grandbaby,  I am so full of ideas for you.  The new life that God has created in you is such a gift and my heart is bursting with love waiting to smother hug you.  We don’t know if you are a boy or girl yet, so I’m just practicing lots of things.  One recent [...]

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