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”
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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”
Lessons learned
I was so excited to start my grandson’s grown up quilt. I had waited until after the Quilts Etc. Sale was over and my two sets of company had gone home. He had selected Unwind by Jaybird Quilts. His mother had made a baby quilt from this pattern and he liked motion with the whirlingContinue reading “Lessons learned”
One less stress
just returned from celebrating my grandson’s 13th birthday. Since it was the first actual birthday I had spent with him, I wanted to give him something very special, that he would remember for ever. After agonizing for weeks over the gift, I gave him money! I am sure money is high on a 13 yearContinue reading “One less stress”
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