my friend, rebecca, has 5 boys ranging in ages from 16 to 5. she's one of my heroes because she's openly honest about how difficult those wonderful boys are, but she handles it with humor and grace, and they're all still in one piece. i think she is amazing. low and behold, last year she got pregnant one more time. and it's a girl! i can't tell you how excited i am for her. of course that baby girl absolutely needs a quilt. no matter how full my quilting plate is or how high my wip pile, this is one baby that has to be celebrated. i was recently absolutely obsessed with this quilt by jolene of blue elephant stitches: from blue elephant stitches - posted here i've already collected fabrics in these colors, but with a boyish flavor, to make a quilt for a nephew. then i got the idea to do it in these mod colors for a girl: i was in love with the idea and took some of the fabrics over to rebecca to run them by her. after all, i want her to love her baby girl quilt. she was so excited to show me the nursery because no one in her male-dominated household appreciates the décor she's slaved over or the dainties hanging in the closet. after looking around the room, i thought perhaps the pull i had selected was a bit mod for her, but she told me she was definitely in need of blankets and that she thought any of the fabrics i had selected were pretty. she seemed pleased. a few days later, i noticed a charm pack and some yardage of "marmalade" stashed away at the top of my camille roskelley pile. i'd picked them up on a whim to make a baby quilt at some point in time. well, something about them whispered "rebecca" and "easy-peasy" to me, so i pulled them out. last friday morning i took them over to rebecca's house to see what she thought since i'd already shown her something else. but she was at an OB appointment. i didn't even bother to ask her husband what he thought. i just went with my gut instinct and changed plans for the quilt. that night, after i'd knocked out the top, i ran into rebecca at the pinewood derby races at church and showed her a phone photo of the top. she immediately started gushing and squealing. i knew i'd done right to switch. i'll admit this quilt doesn't do much for me creatively because there really was very little to it. i hadn't even coordinated the fabrics myself. it was all too easy. but rebecca loves it and it's done a month before baby girl is supposed to arrive. so i'll be saving that yummy pull for the hst chevron quilt for something else. no harm done. i did get some kicks out of learning the dogwood fmq quilting pattern when it came time to quilt it. i rather like that the blossoms are organic and individually unique on the front, but it does look a little different from the back without the blocks for reference. on the back it looks more like strange, squashed up, interlocking circles. i got even happier when i came to the machine binding success. again, not perfect, but such an improvement over my first few attempts. even the corners are looking pretty! that happy cutting mistake made a huge difference for me. those first few attempts were so awful that i thought i'd never get machine binding down. looks like i lost hope too easily. here i am a month later happy as can be with this binding. i suppose the lows make the highs that much higher. now to wash this one up and see how she crinkles before i deliver her to rebecca for that long-awaited daughter. forget thirds - the sixth time's the charm here. linking up with amanda jean's friday finishes at crazy mom quilts.
hm... should I just leave it as a hexagon? Blogged at Stitched In Color.
Clearly I wasn’t paying enough attention when taking photos of Sadie after her grooming visit this weekend. It was hot and sunny, the ground was full of sharp, pointy rocks, there were…
It's Sixth time's the charm!Catwad and Blurmp venture out of the living room and into the world in this hilarious graphic novel! Attending a comic convention, taking a swim deep inside a toilet bowl, gazing into the future with Blurmp’s crystal ball, shredding on guitar, and horseback riding are just a few adventures in this laugh-out-loud collection. It’s the zaniest Catwad yet!
Simone Biles, the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history, added another medal to her collection on Thursday, Aug. 1 in Paris, winning gold in the all-around final.
Miracles really do happen. I made penuche fudge. And it set! Pardon me while I sob with joy. I guess the sixth time is the charm? It’s been over a year and a half since I first dabbled in mak…
In addition to its 29/27.5-inch, mixed-wheel (“mullet”) setup, there are geometry updates, suspension tweaks and in-frame storage.
Inspired by Sixth Time's the Charm quilt from Anna Maria Horner. I didn't buy the book so it took a lot of thinking and measuring. The quilt is 84x94 inches.
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Turn back time with this incredible Tintype Photograph - Boy on Tricycle late 1800's. Uncover the mystery of years past with a stunning piece of history that's sure to be the crown jewel of any collection. This sixth plate tintype photograph captures the charming image of a small child sitting atop a tricycle, seemingly unaware that their moment in time is being preserved for generations to come. It's a beautiful snapshot of simpler times, reminding us of the past and encouraging us to embrace the future. A thoughtful present for a collector or an excellent addition to any living space, this unique photo brings timeless character along with impressive style to your home. Enjoy letting days gone by become the storyteller of your home décor with this expertly crafted Tintype Photograph! 3.5x2.5 inches
It’s the time when adults are just waiting until a kid becomes more tolerable, but these kids aren’t just tolerable, they’re lovable – crazy, yes – but lovable.
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The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don’t miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that’s ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Sixth grader Nate Wright is on a roll in this new collection of comics featuring�Big Nate, now an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! You can't win 'em all-especially when you're slumping sixth-grader Nate Wright. Stuck in a cycle of misfortune, our hero finds an unlikely good luck charm . . . and suddenly, he can do no wrong! He finds a $20 bill, scores a C+ on his social studies test (nailed it!), and even lands a movie date with the captain of the cheer squad. But the high times can't last forever. Before long, Nate's epic hot streak has gone ice cold, thanks to an all-time hair crisis, a great escape by the class gerbil, and a no-holds-barred chess match versus . . . a CAT!? Welcome to the riotous world of Big Nate, where chaos is the default setting and Nate's learning the secret of survival: sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!
I'm always working on introducing vocabulary words in new and interesting ways. To me, looking at words with readers is so important for building reading success. We talk about the words; we talk about how the words are used in the text; we talk about how the words relate to the overall meaning of the text; we talk about how we might use these same words, both in talking about the text and in creating our own ideas. Sometimes I use speed drills to introduce new words. When I have some more time, however, I like to create a matching activity. This activity does take some preparation, but it pays off huge dividends in getting readers to focus on and talk about new words and how they fit into a bigger text. 1. Choose 8-10 interesting words from your next reading selection I like to choose words based on several criteria. First, I look for high-utility academic words--some sources call these "Tier 2" words--that are likely to be found across multiple texts. Several years ago I took the original word list from Averil Coxhead's research and put it into a spreadsheet, with information about word roots and phonograms. You can access the sortable list here. In the case of the example to the right, I used words from our basal curriculum. 2. Create syllable cards for each word. Early in the school year, I use the QRI word reading test and noticed that my students had trouble decoding difficult multi-syllabic words. Showing students how to break words into syllables--divide and conquer, if you will!--helps them to approach new words with confidence. I used Microsoft Word to create syllable cards for each word. To make the cards more manageable, I formatted them to overlap a bit to form the word, as you can see with "inscription" to the right. For struggling readers, you may want to paperclip the syllable cards together for each word; other readers may enjoy the challenge of sorting out 50 or so syllables. 3. Create definition cards for each word. I used fairly simple definitions for the words, and formatted the table cells to make the cards all the same height. 4. Take the sentences from the text that use each word and type them into your cards, leaving a line for each target word. This step ensures that students work with putting the meaning of the words back into the text, an important step. It's matching time! I love report card envelopes for storing my reading manipulatives. When I did this particular activity with students, I arranged students in mixed ability groups with the plan that all students would be engaged in strong conversations. They were! I emphasized reading the definitions, words, and sentences aloud to each other. As I circulated to peek in at groups, I asked them questions like, "What do you think you're going to read about in this text?" and "How do ____ and _____ relate to each other?" This isn't just a pre-reading activity, either. Students used the cards after reading the text as well to build automaticity and fluency. In this case, they could use the text to reinforce the meanings of the words, for example pointing to pictures of inscriptions in the text. Differentiation with Etymology A fourth set of cards including the word roots and etymology expands this activity. I introduced these to groups that needed some extra enrichment. Although it is time-consuming to prepare, this activity yields big benefits in helping students to decode and use high-frequency academic words! More with Academic Vocabulary If you're looking for a structured approach to academic vocabulary, you might enjoy this reading intervention set!
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Step back in time with our Retro Sixth Grader SVG collection, where vintage charm meets academic flair! This meticulously designed SVG file is perfect for fashion-forward sixth graders who want to express their unique style with a touch of retro nostalgia. Unlock endless possibilities and create trendy posters, personalized accessories, and engaging projects with ease. WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DESIGN? I created this design to be put on basically anything! Sweaters, T-Shirts, Coffee Cups/Mugs, Wine Glasses, Towels, the options are endless. This product can be used for cutting machines/programs that utilize SVG and/or PNG file formats. Being a crafter allows you to experiment with different materials, surfaces, & techniques to achieve the perfect product! WHAT YOU WILL GET : » 1 design which includes 4 different file types: »SVG file (Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition etc.) »DXF file (Silhouette Studio Basic, AutoDesk/AutoCad, etc.) »PNG file (Procreate, Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) »PDF file *If you are unable to open the file or experience problems with uploading them, please feel free to message me & I will do my best to accommodate you* THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: »Depending on the design, sometimes the file will not be pre-attached by colour. You will have to manually do this in the software system you are using. This is due to the fact that I always try my best to make my designs customizable, this allows you to move around different aspects of the design & change/manipulate the colours of your choice. » PLEASE NOTE: Some of the designs include small pieces that need to be cut, depending on the sharpness of your tools and your machine it may not cut accurately. All of my files are designed by me and include a Basic Commercial Use License, this license allows you to produce and sell items using my designs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for supporting my small business! Please leave a review & follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, & TikTok :) @created.and.crafted.byjen
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