marie-madeline studio tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1472242 2012-01-27T15:29:07-08:00 ...where practicality becomes beautiful! TypePad my best friend's wedding. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c883401676133eff1970b 2012-01-27T15:29:07-08:00 2012-01-27T15:29:07-08:00 She was so beautiful. And it was the best day ever. This was why we were gone for awhile at the end of last year. I had the privilege of being Elizabeth's maid of honor, and Achaia was one of... marie-madeline studio wrapped in love. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c8834016760ffd195970b 2012-01-24T08:07:36-08:00 2012-01-24T08:09:07-08:00 We were so happy that we were able to share Sarah Grace's most recent birthday with her, and that we were able to make her something special. Mom's always said that a handmade quilt means you're wrapped in love everytime... marie-madeline studio Turning 22 properly. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c8834016760c1e12b970b 2012-01-18T13:13:57-08:00 2012-01-18T13:17:21-08:00 *First off--- Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes! I had a beautiful day, complete with cinnamon rolls, Anna Maria bias binding, a light box (to help with my embroidery, yay!), Mexican food & pop cake, Dr. Pepper, and... marie-madeline studio Happy 22nd birthday, Achaia! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340162ffa3b5a6970d 2012-01-15T18:10:38-08:00 2012-01-15T18:10:38-08:00 Here's what you might already know... Achaia is a precious, loving, joy-filled servant of Jesus Christ. She loves her family and we are absolutely crazy about her. We're so thankful to the Lord for creating her like He did. Happy... marie-madeline studio The winner! (& fabric sale news!) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340168e589e7f6970c 2012-01-14T15:27:07-08:00 2012-01-14T15:27:07-08:00 Well, it's about time we announced our winner, isn't it?? Drumroll, please.... ROBIN! (chocolatechippers) Congratulations, Robin! A big thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway! In case you didn't win, but would still love the book we're happy to report... marie-madeline studio 'cause I got the urge tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340168e561ee92970c 2012-01-11T19:07:28-08:00 2012-01-11T19:28:35-08:00 I sew when I get the urge. (And I'll admit it -- sometimes I sew when I don't have the urge too.) That's when I do it best. And when I do it fast. But faster is better, right? A... marie-madeline studio pardon us... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340168e551ed0c970c 2012-01-10T15:58:46-08:00 2012-01-10T15:58:46-08:00 ...while we talk about cheese. Yes, you read that correctly. You see, we just have to take a moment and rave about our wonderful new cheese. In our house, cheese is a must-have staple. It's like running out of stick... marie-madeline studio Celebrate! {a giveaway too.} tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340168e50bbb21970c 2012-01-05T17:10:58-08:00 2012-01-05T17:57:37-08:00 Whew! Here we are back again after a somewhat whirlwind trip (we'd do it again in a New York minute). We had the extreme pleasure of joining in the festivities of a beautiful wedding just last weekend, and hope to... marie-madeline studio And a very Merry Christmas to you. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c883401675f5183d5970b 2011-12-24T17:40:27-08:00 2011-12-24T17:47:06-08:00 "And the angel said unto them, fear not: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ... marie-madeline studio Tuesday night.... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f14327c88340162fe25e0aa970d 2011-12-21T10:34:58-08:00 2011-12-21T10:34:58-08:00 ...seemed like a good night to roast hot dogs in our fireplace. Once adding some baked beans and yummy homemade chip dip we had ourselves a meal. Hope your Tuesday night was as good as ours! xoxo the Long ladies... marie-madeline studio