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please stop out at the  to help raise money for breast cancer awareness.  the boutique is August 21, 2008 from 5-8 at DC Center, 11830 Stonegate Circle.  Tickets are $50 at the door, and include over 30 vendors, wine and hors d’oeuvres, and a goody bag. 

featured at the silent auction - bloom, a purse inspired by Life (Mary Englebright fabric), created by yours truly

since i posted.  i’ve actually made a couple of fun bags since my last post, but the creme de la creme is what i affectionately call VERA BRADLEY EAT YOUR HEART OUT!

if you click on the image, you can view the full-size photo and see all the quilting i did.  now i have to ask, since i’m not all that familiar with quilting - is it “hand quilting” if you use your old, non-computerized, basic (student model) sewing machine?

last night i went to ladies night out at the sportsmans.  it was also induction night for the ‘08-’10 board, which i was elected secretary.  well, i was surpised with not one, but two awards for my volunteer efforts.  the club gave me one for being an outstanding member, and the church gave me the presidents volunteer service award ~

it’s so nice being recognized for hard work… not that i do any of it to be recognized, i’m ok with anonimity

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Nebraska: Why I Live Here by Dori Settles

Twenty years ago, had someone told me I’d be living in Nebraska, I’d have said, “Where’s Nebraska?” Think about it—when’s the last time you saw… SEE YOUR PUBLISHED ARTICLE NOW

a trip to the international quilt study museum in lincoln, nebraska inspired this bag. 

the pattern is based on amy butler’s chelsea bag.  

i added a should strap (see below for detail work) and zipper, which is below the handle . 

HUSBAND!

this morning he said that since i’m going back to work we should clean on sunday morning, including the kids, so that i don’t have to do all the cleaning.  then he said that we should deep clean one room each week — OMG, has he been reading flylady???

every artist signs their piece of work in one way or another…  this pursemaker is using

 since i’m starting a full-time career with ej, i decided it was time to revamp my website to show off my latest artful hobby - pursemaking.

my art is mixing recycled material from previously loved clothing and new material to create very unique bags you won’t find anywhere else. 

a few of my purses are picture on the right, you can click on the flickr link to see more.  if you’d like to see them in person, you can visit

in downtown bennington or give me a call to schedule a date.

bennington’s farmers market is entering the 4th year!  my friend judy and i are going to try to grow the farmers market this year with some additional planning and advertising.

this year we’d like to invite artists and crafters to join our farmers and home-bakers. 

our kick-off meeting is april 22nd at 7pm.  we’re meeting in the community room behind the bennington public library.

Bennington, NE—March 24, 2008.

Jakson DeLancey is a bright 6 year old boy in Bennington, NE who is unable to move his muscles or breathe on his own.  The apartment in which he and his mother live was not designed for someone in a wheelchair.  The halls are too narrow, the bathroom too small, and the entrance ramp too steep.  Volunteers have gathered to build Jakson and his mother a fully-accessible home.  Their efforts for Jakson have gone very well.  People have generously given of their time and resources:
• $50,000 is in the bank for the house.
• A house plan is ready to be built.
• Volunteers have offered building materials and their labor for the construction.

But, we’re still $100,000 short of what is needed.  Without some extra help, Jakson’s House won’t be able to be built this summer.

That’s NOT OK!  Jakson needs a handicapped-accessible house now!  He’s growing!!!

So here’s where our studley friends, come in.  We’re seeking one thousand people from across our larger community who will agree to give $100 each.  These one thousand generous souls are who we’re affectionately calling our Studs for Jakson.  We’ll write the names of our Studs on Jakson’s house’s studs as we’re building it.  The Studs will provide the $100,000 that will turn Jakson’s house from a dream into a reality THIS SUMMER! 

Donations given through St. John’s Lutheran church are tax-deductible.  Checks may be sent to St. John’s at the address below or via the PayPal link at the House for Jakson website:  www.houseforjakson.com

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Shelli Oborny at the contact information provided below.  Thank you.

Jakson’s House c/o St. John’s Lutheran Church    
322 N. Molly St.   Bennington, NE  68007

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