Quilting for Charity - Quilting
If you've been quilting for a while, you most probably have created a large stash of fabrics, and you may be starting to wonder what you're going to do with it all? I've been quilting since 1976, and I have a stash of fabrics I couldn't jump ... [... more]
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Quilting for Charity - Quilting
I am often asked by other quilters all about the what, when, why, and how of making quilts for charity. Some quilters are not sure of the measurements, fabric requirements, finishing requirements, where to give and so on. This article addresses ... [... more]
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Palau - Past and Future Perfect - Island Travel
Palau is filled with memories of the past, epic battles of World War II and memories to be made of outdoor adventures and peaceful pastimes. Dive and drive historic sites, kayak in paradise and explore fascinating coral reefs. While it may seem ... [... more]
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Surprising Sitka - Island Travel
Long hailed as the bastion of Russian culture in Alaska, Sitka is, in fact, a unique blending of three cultures. The Kiksadi tribe of the Tlingit Indians were ensconced on the island prior to the arrival of the Russian fur traders, who promptly ... [... more]
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St. Martin/Sint Maarten - Island Travel
Imagine taking a vacation in not one but two warm Caribbean islands, and only having to fly to one. That would be St. Martin/Sint Maarten, happily occupied by the Dutch and French for more than 360 years. The border between the two is barely ... [... more]
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The End of the World, The Beginning of Everything - ...
So goes the most famous slogan of Tierre del Fuego. This might well be the last place on earth you would expect to find a national park. After just one glimpse of this most precious and unusual landscape, however, you will readily agree that it ... [... more]
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An Eye on London - Island Travel
For a bird's eye view of both the old and the new ride the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel, opened in time to celebrate the Millenium. The Eye's 32 observation capsules hold 25 people each and offer visibility in all directions. ... [... more]
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List of Amelia Bedelia Books - Children's Books
Here is a list of Amelia Bedelia books. They are for children in the second grade and higher. At this level, they can read the books on their own. The books are like their school readers. There are simple sentences with lots of pictures. The ... [... more]
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Magical Moorea - Island Travel
Mere minutes from the bustle of Papeete, Tahiti, you will find the island of Moorea a magical tropical retreat. What is so magical about this island? Breathtakingly beautiful with easily accessible beaches, strange and mysteriously-shaped ... [... more]
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Cook Island Quest - Island Travel
The Cook Islands are the perfect place to carry out daydreams of being castaway on a tropical island - complete with room service, internet, and, possibly, the warmest welcome in the Pacific. These islands may have caught your attention with the ... [... more]
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April's Kittens - Children's Books
Children love kittens. Clare Turlay Newberry's April's Kittens picture book has many kittens. April is a six-year-old girl. She lives with her parents in New York City. They live a "one cat" apartment. Sheba is April's cat. One day, Sheba [... more]
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A Spa That Feeds Both Body and Soul - Island Travel
When the need for pampering becomes an overwhelming priority it's time to book an experience at the Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Any spa worth its' signature facial can lull you into a semi-blissful state. ... [... more]
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