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Brew Ho Ho @ The Phoenix Club Anaheim

December 21, 2016January 5, 2020 Ms. Bird Nerd

I don’t think I have to tell you how psyched we were to attend a holiday beer festival with unlimited samplers from some of the best breweries in Southern California. We were like kids in a tipsy candy store, and … Continue reading Brew Ho Ho @ The Phoenix Club Anaheim

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Stone Brewing Pour It Black Dark Beer Festival 2016

October 25, 2016January 5, 2020 Ms. Bird Nerd

As a dark beer drinker, when I first heard about Stone Brewing’s dark beer festival, it sounded almost too good to be true. Hundreds of stours, porters, imperial stouts, black ales and black IPAs to choose from, and held at … Continue reading Stone Brewing Pour It Black Dark Beer Festival 2016

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You’ve Got Mail Mini Envelopes Quilt

June 12, 2016November 11, 2018 Ms. Bird Nerd

A mini envelopes quilt for a pen-pal. Continue reading You’ve Got Mail Mini Envelopes Quilt

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OCMQG Storybook Quilt Charity Challenge

November 21, 2015November 11, 2018 Ms. Bird Nerd

My 2015 OCMQG Storybook Quilt Charity Challenge for “Guess How Much I Love You.” Continue reading OCMQG Storybook Quilt Charity Challenge

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Learning Foundation Paper Piecing from Craftsy.com

October 7, 2015November 11, 2018 Ms. Bird Nerd

My first paper-pieced sewing project, thanks to a paper-piecing class from Craftsy.com. Continue reading Learning Foundation Paper Piecing from Craftsy.com

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