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  • Welcome to my blog!

    Hi! I'm Traci. I'm a Registered Nurse who loves quilting, knitting, cross stitch, and the great outdoors. In my pre-scrubs life, I owned Real Photography, and you can still see my old wedding and portrait photography site here .

    I've created a map that shows links to our camping/hiking/general family fun review posts that you can find here. It's pretty much the coolest thing on this site. Thanks, Google!

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Monthly Archives: February 2011

infinity scarf marathon

Friday, February 18, 2011 Posted in clothing, gifts

Last night I went on a bit of an infinity scarf bender.  I’ve been wearing my last one about twice a week, and have intended to make more for me as well as future gifts for the women I love.  (I’ve been late with my last two homemade gifts, so I’m determined to turn over […]

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized

Oh Ellie, you look beautiful. Will to Ellie after I put a new pink romper on her yesterday.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized

Eloise, I want to tell you something. [whispered] I think you’re the best girl in the world. Will this morning

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back to paris

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Posted in embroidery/applique, gifts, pillows

My dad turned 50 last week!  He was a big fan of my first eiffel tower free motion stitching embroidery, and my parents have a Paris themed bedroom, so I knew that the eiffel tower would be a perfect fit.  Their bedroom is brown and blue/aqua, so a little linen and a smattering of aqua […]

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