. The sewing room has been quiet these past few weeks. “There has been parties for hosting and marshmallows for toasting”..and trying to find gifts for teen age boys! But the Quilters at First–Machine group did find time for our annual holiday/end of year wrap up lunch/party. For years we have had a baked potatoContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
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A Huge Thank You!
We had a party yesterday because we had lots to celebrate! The quilters ate lunch together and presented each of the representatives from the Religious Nurture Center and the TV Ministry a check for $11,000. We are so proud of ourselves, and so thankful for all those that contributed to this year’s success. See howContinue reading “A Huge Thank You!”
Patience
How good are you at waiting? I am better than a two year old toddler but not near as good as my Grandma Ella was. I have been doing a lot of “waiting” the past few days. I waited several hours in an airport for the connecting flight–which I planned so I wouldn’t miss aContinue reading “Patience”
Quilt Season
It is “officially” Quilt Season. Friday night we handed out candy to approximately two hundred very polite and cute trick or treaters. Yesterday we flipped the calendar over to November–with the cutest photo of a Shibu pup. I found places inside for my house plants that spent the summer on the deck. This morning weContinue reading “Quilt Season”
The Quilts Etc.Sale ’25 is a Wrap
Most mornings after walking my dog and enjoying my first cup of coffee, I play Wordle and Connections on my iPad on the New York Times Games app. I know many of you also play –you share the results on Facebook. Connections is my favorite and the one I have the lowest success rate. ToContinue reading “The Quilts Etc.Sale ’25 is a Wrap”
Just the bare bones–
Each week is like Christmas when we meet on Wednesday in the quilting room. Here is a quick preview of the treasures we received this week. Diane is clever with the crochet hook. These cuties could be used as ornaments on a Christmas tree. Each of these is $5 each. Are you into gnomes? TheseContinue reading “Just the bare bones–”
I am grateful for…maintenance
Gratitude is one of my tools for keeping me centered! I have a set list I acknowledge daily. They usually are the standard–a warm bed, health, loving family and my dog! But this week I have thought a bit more about my list. My minister listed gratitude as one antidote to anxiety and disappointment. AContinue reading “I am grateful for…maintenance”
It is October –already!
Tomorrow we turn the calendar over to October! So many different events and feelings are associated with this month! Some of my family and friends are facing serious medical procedures during October. Others can’t wait to spend days decorating their home and planning costumes for Halloween. I am looking forward to visits from family. ManyContinue reading “It is October –already!”
The WDNC club–quilters edition
Have you seen #justbeingmelani on Instagram or on Facebook? She is the “digital creator” behind the WE DO NOT CARE club. The first time I saw her, I was laughing out loud and shouting “that is me!” The club was created for all women who were going through perimenopause, menopause or who are post menopause.Continue reading “The WDNC club–quilters edition”
A Classroom Flashback
This past Wednesday I experienced a flashback to my “teaching” days. As we prepare for the Quilt Sale in October, our Church staff has been thinking of new ways to advertise the event. Kane, the Church Administrator for Membership and Pastoral Care, and local funny guy came up with the idea of a video replacingContinue reading “A Classroom Flashback”
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