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Happy Dance: My Summer Picnic Quilt Is Finished!

Happy Dance: My Summer Picnic Quilt Is Finished!

I’m happy to share my Summer Picnic quilt that I pieced and finished this summer! The pattern is found in the Summer Memories book by Susan Ache. Fabrics are from my Vault of Happiness stash of Lella Boutique prints and a mix of Moda low-volume 

Brightly: A Colorful Country Quilt

Brightly: A Colorful Country Quilt

On a cloudy, misty Sunday afternoon, I finished stitching my country-fresh version of Brightly by Cluck Cluck Sew. During August I’m on a mission to complete quilts that I’ve had tucked away in a bedroom closet. This quilt top languished because I kept debating whether 

A Scrappy Celebration for the Summer Solstice

A Scrappy Celebration for the Summer Solstice

The Scrappy Celebration quilt designed by Lissa Alexander is the perfect quilt for summer picnics and bonfires. I sewed my quilt top with the American Patchwork and Quilting sew along during late winter and assembled it just in time for our last snowstorm. Recently I 

Hands2Help: Sending Hope to Canada

Hands2Help: Sending Hope to Canada

I am sending my Hope quilt top to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Ontario. There, someone will complete the quilt and distribute it as part of their outreach to refugees. Gudrun Erla of GE Designs hosted a Hope quilt along on May 3, 2020, 

Thankful Thursday: Gratitude Brings Us Happiness

Thankful Thursday: Gratitude Brings Us Happiness

Last week I decided to intentionally begin cultivating gratitude, and this week I’m going to begin logging a few things each day in my diary. Do you keep a gratitude journal? Many years ago, after reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, I kept a 

I’m Unlocking My Full Power

I’m Unlocking My Full Power

I love the Internet because it’s so easy to connect with people and share great ideas. This week I read Sherri McConnell’s Saturday Seven blog where she shares recommendations on seven different topics. She always sends me down interesting paths of learning, and this week 

Progress: It Feels So Good!

Progress: It Feels So Good!

Even though I’m retired, I set goals to stay focused on what matters. This year I want to have more fun. How am I doing? Goals and Intentions: Real Life Is Messy Fun is my goal because it doesn’t happen automatically. Entropy keeps life complicated, 

Midnight in the Garden: New Kitchen Accessories

Midnight in the Garden: New Kitchen Accessories

During February I sewed an apron and potholders for my kitchen with the Midnight in the Garden fabric collection. In spite of the cold winter weather, I’m anticipating sunny days and spring flowers. These apples, bees, and bunnies are whispering a welcome to springtime! Farmhouse 

An Invitation to Step into the Mystery

An Invitation to Step into the Mystery

Several years ago I wrote a series of posts around the topic of Midlife with Purpose. My children were adults, I was working part-time, and I felt a tug of curiosity about what lay ahead for me. That was my invitation to step into the 

How to Live Comfortably with Less Clutter

How to Live Comfortably with Less Clutter

In my last blog post, I asked, “What’s worth wanting?” Today’s question is, “What’s worth keeping?” Obviously, that’s something each person decides for themself. However, I want to share how I make it easier to part with my excess “good stuff.” It’s simple: live generously!