Judith Oswald

Lessons Learned, Part II

Remember the quilt I was making for my grandson? (Lessons Learned) It is on its way to Washington State via UPS! I can write about it and show photos here before it reaches him because… do you know a 16 year old boy who reads his grandma’s blog? No, didn’t think you did! He chooseContinue reading “Lessons Learned, Part II”

UFOs

Every career, hobby and organization has its unique abbreviations or acronyms. When my son was in the Navy, I hardly knew what he was talking about when his conversations consisted of one abbreviation after another. Once while standing on shore looking out in the bay, I ask about a ship on the horizon. “It isContinue reading “UFOs”

“Sew” much Love, Part II

Do you remember the boxes covered in red, white and pink crepe paper and lace dollies that were created to set on our desks in the elementary classroom for the single purpose of collecting valentines. I am not sure why we had to have boxes–everyone signed their cards and in my small school with twoContinue reading ““Sew” much Love, Part II”

Valentine Photo Gallery

Kansas Day

Do you celebrate Kansas Day on January 29? According to Google, Kansas Day is “fairly unique” among the different states. I grew up in Missouri and I have no memory of a classroom party for my state or coloring pages of the state tree, bird or reptile! When my children were in elementary school andContinue reading “Kansas Day”

“Sew” much Love

Happy 2022! Yes, it really is 2022. I wrote my entire annual Christmas letter referencing 2020–it wasn’t until I was proof reading the draft a few hours latter that I realized we were finishing up 2021! I hope your holiday was filled with love and laughter. I traveled to Seattle to be with both myContinue reading ““Sew” much Love”

A Quilter’s Dilemma

I have a dilemma—I am not sure if I share this particular worry with other quilters but every holiday season, every birth or special occasion I spend too many hours worrying over this … Do I gift a homemade item? I love making quilts and quilted gifts for my family and friends–but have I goneContinue reading “A Quilter’s Dilemma”

Thank You, Everyone!

This past Wednesday we celebrated our 2021 Quilt Sales. Traditionally we have a luncheon and invited church staff and present our checks to the representatives of the TV Ministry and the Religious Nurture Center. COVID prevented us from having the delicious luncheon—–but both groups of quilters did met with the head minister and the directorContinue reading “Thank You, Everyone!”

Laurel Burch

Do you remember the first time you saw a piece of Laurel Burch’s artwork? I was in a gift shop somewhere in California and spied these colorful earrings. These unique pieces were “cloisonné” and everyone of them featured a cat! I bought a pair for my Mom and I still have them–they hurt my earsContinue reading “Laurel Burch”

Gifts from a Friend

The Quilters at First lost a very dear friend this past year. She was part of the hand quilting group and for years she was in charge of the bake sale at the quilt auction. Coila had the sweetest smile which was a reflection of the person she was. I can only hope people sayContinue reading “Gifts from a Friend”