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Ophicial Quilter of the Philadelphia Phillies?

Remember this?   “The Closer”, my quilted fabric portrait of Jonathan Papelbon, was the idea behind the concept of  “QuiltedBaseball”.  It was based on a photo that had such a perfect graphic quality to it  that it called out to me to be made … Continue reading

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Wrapped Up Again

I recently had the pleasure of attending the third annual Wrapped Up in Sports, Inc. quilt-a-thon held in the EMC Club at Fenway Park. As a long-time Red Sox fan and quilter, it was the perfect blend of two passions. … Continue reading

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Spring Ahead and Fall Back

No doubt you have heard that expression before but, in this case, the meaning is not what it seems. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the official start of spring training! It has come just in the nick … Continue reading

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Go Everyone! (In Boston)

While everyone else is suffering from Super Bowl Fever, I thought I would give a little shout out to the Celtics.  The C’s are wracked with injuries but still bumping and grinding their way through their short season.  So, here’s a … Continue reading

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Patriots Pillow (The one Wes Welker will not re-tweet)

This football stuff is certainly helping to fill the void left by the lack of baseball. Last year at this time, Red Sox Nation had so much to look forward to. Or so we thought. The Hot Stove season — … Continue reading

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Let’s Resolve to Make No More Resolutions

It is that time of year again.  The return of the post-holiday blues is upon us.  The first full week of work following those short, festive weeks just passed. Against my own better judgment, I made some new year’s resolutions … Continue reading

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Red Sox Nation

 ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through Fenway Park, Not a creature was stirring; the stadium lights were dark. The pennants were hung from the roof deck with care; With hope that another would hang there next year. The fans … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 52 and Final!) I Still Believe

Best wishes to all who read this for a merry Christmas or happy whatever holiday you celebrate.  (Yes, even you Yankees fans!)  Peace.

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Photo of the Week (2011): Week 51 – Christmas at Fenway, Part 2

Fenway Friends Darnell McDonald and an engaging Luis Tiant answer questions from NESN’s “Regular Rob” Crawford at this past weekend’s Christmas at Fenway event.

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Photo of the Week 2011: (Week 50) Christmas at Fenway! It’s Real!

L-R: Tom Caron, Bobby Valentine, Kirk Minihane and Rob Bradford When I received the annual email from the Red Sox inviting me to register for “a chance” to purchase tickets at Christmas at Fenway, my jaded self said, “Bah humbug…Another … Continue reading

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