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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Twenty Nine
Two hundred and twenty nine in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Illustration, Photography
Tagged collage, Friday Five, vintage photos
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Hand Sewn External Hard Drive Case
Joe needed a pouch to protect and hold an external hard drive that he carries with him on his commute. I used a piece of Amy Butler fabric, some leftover quilt batting to pad it, and also added a pocket … Continue reading
Italian Market Festival 2026
The Italian Market Festival is being held on South 9th Street this weekend – lots of food, drink, and the Procession of the Saints!
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 2026, Italian Market Festival, South Philly
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Tiled Entryway
Another tiled entryway I discovered wandering around in South Philly – this one on 8th & Wharton Streets. I’m assuming that once upon a time this was a business, but try as I might, I couldn’t find any information on … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 8th & Wharton, South Philly, tiled entryways
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Fabric Bundles
I made a cake yesterday as a finale to our fabulous pot roast dinner. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out despite following the recipe very carefully. Oh well, it happens – not often, but it happens! So, no food post today. … Continue reading
Caturday
Posted in Caturday, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged photography, South Philly, window cats
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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Twenty Eight
Two hundred and twenty eight in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Illustration, Photography
Tagged collage, Friday Five, vintage photographs
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Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon Chess Pie is a Southern American classic based on 19th century English custard pies. However, this pie came from the need for desserts that could be made with basic pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and lemons. Because of … Continue reading
Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Twenty Seven
Two hundred and twenty seven in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, Illustration, Photography
Tagged collage, Friday Five, vintage photos
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