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Interesting, Intriguing, and Incredible Blogs that I have been reading over the last week.

As you may have surmised I have been participating in the A-Z Blog Challenge.
You can click on the A-Z button on the side to go to the list of over 1700
people who are joining in writing a blog posts using the alphabet as inspiration.
1700 people!!!!  Incredible!

Besides writing YOUR blog everyday this challenge encourages you to READ
some of the blogs on the list every day.  Why?  To make new friends, broaden
your perspective, learn new things and maybe even laugh a little!

Here are a few of the blogs I've been following:

Are you into Beading?  Debbie at Abracadebra Designs  (clever name huh?)
is hosting a Give-Away right now!  Debbie shows pictures of  pieces that she has
made, projects that inspire and things the she aspires to make!
Her give-away prize is a beading book!  Check her "G" blog
 if you would like the chance to win!

I just found  A Heart 4 Heaven today and will certainly be visiting this
blog again!  Elaine has a way of writing where each new word is like
a brushstroke of a painter, making the picture clearer with each word.

Are you interested in genealogy?   Click Here to read Jollett etc.
Wendy is an expert in researching family history.  In her blog posts she
includes a lot of pictures.  I especially loved her post on Sleeping Beauties
and G is for Grandma.  The pictures she posts could be from my family
and they strike such a sentimental cord in my soul.

Is a motivational weight loss blog more your speed?
Then you should visit Rachee at Look Better Naked.
Now how is that for a blog name?
Rachee always makes my laugh.........her latest post
gives instructions on how to make your butt go POW!

Kelly at Sew Alluring is blogging about her journey learning to sew.
She just posted about a great new sewing aid that you can make yourself!
I'm sure going to be trying it!

Perhaps you love to crochet?
Lots of Crochet Stitches by M.J. Joachim is one woman's quest to
share her knowledge of crochet stitches and projects.
And there is a wealth of knowledge there.


Kate at her blog called  Suddenly Seeking
has selected a theme of writing about jobs that she could have.
Very humorous writing about the pros and cons of each job!
Funny stuff!

JollyJilly is posting a quilt block a day using her daily alphabet word!
So Clever!  I wish I had thought of a theme before starting this endeavor!

I could go on and on but I guess I should stop now!
Seriously, check out the A-Z link on my side panel for
a list of over 1800 bloggers.
I've just scratched the surface in my reading!

incredibly yours,
tammy

June 1

Technology is a wonderful thing! There is always something new to learn.
Blogging seems to be the new thing............and podcasting!

I started my blog last December and promptly forgot about it.

About a month ago I decided that it was time to give it a try again.

Do you think I could remember how I got started? Or my user name

or my password?

So this is my Tip for the Day..............

When you make a new account on the internet,

whether it be a webshot account or a blog or perhaps

one for healthcare or even the public library............

Write it down somewhere! And keep them all together

in one place. You could use your daytimer or you could

even keep a file folder on your computer with all the

important imformation.

Quilting.............I just love it! Don't you? There never seems to be enough time in the day!

I am working on the binding for a quilt for my daughter and future son-in-law. I pieced this quilt when I was on vacation at Mammoth Lakes California last summer. This photo shows the unquilted, on the design wall version, but now the quilting is done and the hand sewing of the binding has begun! Isn't it wonderful? I just love illusion quilts and I love black and white fabric! This pattern is Makaii Baker's book. There are alot of really neat patterns in the book. I'll post the complete information the next time I write.

I've been working on making "green" shopping bags. I received one for Christmas from my quilting buddy Mary. I made one myself a couple of weeks ago and I must admit that I am hooked on them! They are a really great way to use up that fabric that you have stored away. I cut into a georgous piece of Australian fabric to make one yesterday. You know the fabric........the one that you will never ever be able to buy again so you are saving it for something really special. I know you have some of those! We all do! But I've decided that if I make this into a bag that I USE, then I'll be able to see it and love it on a daily basis instead of it being hidden away in the stash!

Here is the link for the "green" bag pattern that I used:

http://www.thecreativethimble.com/Downloads.html

And another one that I found that looks really neat:

http://whipup.net/2007/09/01/wallet-sized-fold-up-re-usable-shopping-bag/

On a personal note I must tell you that we are celebrating the "Year of the Wedding" at our house. My daughter is getting married on Nov. 15, 2008 and we are always doing "something" for the wedding. Tonight I spent some time composing an email which I sent to most of my address book. Jenny found a contest to win a Disney honeymoon. She and her fiance, Rafael filmed a video and submitted it. They were picked for the finals! Now the video is online and is competing with 2 other videos to win this vacation. It includes a night in Cinderella's Castle!

Anyone can vote..............just log onto http://www.getmarried.com and look for the Disney honeymoon contest. Vote for "C"............that's my daughter!

Well, it's past midnight here and I've really written enough for now!

See you next time!