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Totally Upsetting

by Crystal Butler 4 Comments

Today the Army announced it will be extending an already lengthy deployment. For civilians who may not understand the above article, here is the bottom line: I have a friend whose husband is attached ... Read More about Totally Upsetting

Apron & Happy Fabric Bits

by Crystal Butler 2 Comments

Apron I made for my neighbor (who never cooks but has friends who cook AT her house). Miscellaneous fabric bits that I have found on sale and added to my stash.  They really just make me happy to ... Read More about Apron & Happy Fabric Bits

“Do-Over”

by Crystal Butler 5 Comments

So, after the "stitch and botch" that was my valiant attempt at a baby blanket gift, I learned my lesson and tried again.  This time I pre-washed the fabrics and nixed the stripes to ... Read More about “Do-Over”

Favorite Childhood “Friends”

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I found these while thrifting in Montana.  They're just a few of my favorite books and characters as a child, and are all "must reads" for kids, in my opinion.  I devoured the ... Read More about Favorite Childhood “Friends”

Montana!

by Crystal Butler 1 Comment

Pics from our trip are up.  Click to view: Montana! ... Read More about Montana!

An Untold Story: J. Called 19Jul06

by Crystal Butler 2 Comments

J. asked me if I knew anything at all about getting people to the U.S.  I thought it was a random question so I asked why he needed to know.  The Team's intepreters (and many of the ... Read More about An Untold Story: J. Called 19Jul06

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