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late out of the gate . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

So. Obviously my resolution for 2021 wasn't to spend more time on the blog. Ha!

In fact, I didn't make resolutions (I haven't done that for the past several years, actually). I took stock of 2020 (for what it's worth, am I right?), and instead made a couple of goals. Really, I just made a goal. I finished my complete read of the Bible on December 24, but decided it was a lot of reading (the Bible in a year) without a lot of study. So this year I decided to start over again, read just ...

added by Denise :) 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2021 , birthday , boat , granddaughter , hospital sketches , new year , photo , quilt , study , sunrise , wool

Then and Now from From the Strawberry Patch...

When Lynnleigh was born, eight short years ago, I was required to wear a mask for our first meeting. I had a bad cold at the time but that wasn't going to keep me from holding our new granddaughter; oh, no! Little did I know then that mask-wearing would ever become the norm! We were eager to recreate this iconic moment today. Happy birthday, Lynnleigh; you've made these past eight years a joy (

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under birthday , face masks , granddaughter

Then and Now from From the Strawberry Patch...

When Lynnleigh was born, eight short years ago, I was required to wear a mask for our first meeting. I had a bad cold at the time but that wasn't going to keep me from holding our new granddaughter; oh, no! Little did I know then that mask-wearing would ever become the norm! We were eager to recreate this iconic moment today. Happy birthday, Lynnleigh; you've made these past eight years a joy (

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under birthday , face masks , granddaughter

A-MAZE-ing! from From the Strawberry Patch...

Last weekend, to usher in the New Year, I had a heavy date with my Accuquilt die cutter. Slowly and surely I worked my way through all of the scraps from 2020 that had accumulated in the bottom clear up to the top of my basket! By Saturday evening this was a most welcome sight: Each and every scrap had been cut into the largest, usable, pieces and the bins had been generously fed!As of today I

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under easy quilts , granddaughter , scrap basket , scrap quilts , webbing

A-MAZE-ing! from From the Strawberry Patch...

Last weekend, to usher in the New Year, I had a heavy date with my Accuquilt die cutter. Slowly and surely I worked my way through all of the scraps from 2020 that had accumulated in the bottom clear up to the top of my basket! By Saturday evening this was a most welcome sight: Each and every scrap had been cut into the largest, usable, pieces and the bins had been generously fed!As of today I

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under easy quilts , granddaughter , scrap basket , scrap quilts , webbing

Creativity Abounds from From the Strawberry Patch...

We spent Christmas Eve day with our daughter and her family in the Capital City. Lucy Ann was eager to take me upstairs to their finished, converted attic space which has become her (and her brother's) play room. They do allow their father a secluded corner of the space for his work-from-home office.

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under christmas , creativity , dolls , granddaughter

Creativity Abounds from From the Strawberry Patch...

We spent Christmas Eve day with our daughter and her family in the Capital City. Lucy Ann was eager to take me upstairs to their finished, converted attic space which has become her (and her brother's) play room. They do allow their father a secluded corner of the space for his work-from-home office.

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year ago. under christmas , creativity , dolls , granddaughter

Another One Joins The Ranks from From the Strawberry Patch...

Move over, quiltmakers, it's time to make room for one more; Lucy Ann has finished her first quilt and she loved the process! This photo was taken just after that very last hand stitch was put into the binding, (admittedly her "least favorite part"

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 2 months ago. under binding , granddaughter , longarm , quiltmaker , tie-dye

Another One Joins The Ranks from From the Strawberry Patch...

Move over, quiltmakers, it's time to make room for one more; Lucy Ann has finished her first quilt and she loved the process! This photo was taken just after that very last hand stitch was put into the binding, (admittedly her "least favorite part"

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 2 months ago. under binding , granddaughter , longarm , quiltmaker , tie-dye

time out . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

Hey, hey! What a glorious, long weekend for me! Our big meeting was Tuesday, and then the office was closed through Monday! The weather's been just glorious for a five-day weekend!

Tuesday evening, Evey came home with me and had a sleepover. We had lots of fun exploring, watching movies, and making cookies!!

She was very serious about her sprinkling duties!

While Evey and I were checking out the turtle sanctuary, I noticed a couple of water lily buds. Sure enough, when I came out on Thursday to look, we had one in full bloom . . .

Isn't it beautiful ...

added by Denise :) 1 year, 3 months ago. under baking , camp , crochet , embroidery , granddaughter , halloween hoppin blog hop , photo , pumpkins , slow stitching , stitchery , wool felt

Where Did The Week Go? from From the Strawberry Patch...

We had loads of fun at our granddaughter's outdoor, socially-distanced birthday party last Saturday. She and her friends decoupaged paper mache pumpkins, ate treats and tie-dyed T-shirts! I can't believe that's already been almost a week ago. Time has FLOWN by this week! So, where did the rest of this past week go?This pretty much sums up the week. I'm doing ruler work on a Metro Rings quilt.

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 3 months ago. under baking , birthday party , escapism , granddaughter , movies , nature , quilting , quilting tools , reading , sewalong

Where Did The Week Go? from From the Strawberry Patch...

We had loads of fun at our granddaughter's outdoor, socially-distanced birthday party last Saturday. She and her friends decoupaged paper mache pumpkins, ate treats and tie-dyed T-shirts! I can't believe that's already been almost a week ago. Time has FLOWN by this week! So, where did the rest of this past week go?This pretty much sums up the week. I'm doing ruler work on a Metro Rings quilt.

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 3 months ago. under baking , birthday party , escapism , granddaughter , movies , nature , quilting , quilting tools , reading , sewalong

Ten Years! from From the Strawberry Patch...

Ten years ago today, in what seems like the blink of an eye, our world was made SO MUCH much brighter with the addition of this sweet girl to our family!

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 3 months ago. under birthday , granddaughter

Ten Years! from From the Strawberry Patch...

Ten years ago today, in what seems like the blink of an eye, our world was made SO MUCH much brighter with the addition of this sweet girl to our family!

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 3 months ago. under birthday , granddaughter

weekend busy happies . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

I'm going to tell you a true story . . .

I read a quote that caught my attention: "The secret to having everything, is believing you already do."

Immediately I thought of my current fabric stash and felt a little convicted. Then this verse of scripture popped into my head: "Lord I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24)

Then I ordered this . . .

To go with this . . .

Which it does, and very nicely, I might add. The end. No names were changed to protect the not-so-innocent.

Where do I go from that? It's been a very busy weekend! Of course ...

added by Denise :) 1 year, 4 months ago. under acorns , birthday , boat , craft , embroidery , fabric , granddaughter , handwork , lake , photos , pumpkin , slow stitching , squirrel , stitchery

Tie-Dyeing Fun and a Milestone! from From the Strawberry Patch...

What a fun weekend we had! Lucy Ann spent a few nights here with Nana and PawPaw, she was eager to complete the sewing portion of her quilt top from a few weeks ago; we had big plans to tie-dye the back for that quilt as well. In anticipation of this activity I ordered a tie-dyeing kit from Dharma Trading Co; it included everything needed for good results at home, this was a first time experience

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 4 months ago. under birthday , dyeing , granddaughter , milestones , quiltmaking

Tie-Dyeing Fun and a Milestone! from From the Strawberry Patch...

What a fun weekend we had! Lucy Ann spent a few nights here with Nana and PawPaw, she was eager to complete the sewing portion of her quilt top from a few weeks ago; we had big plans to tie-dye the back for that quilt as well. In anticipation of this activity I ordered a tie-dyeing kit from Dharma Trading Co; it included everything needed for good results at home, this was a first time experience

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 4 months ago. under birthday , dyeing , granddaughter , milestones , quiltmaking

increasing my fiber . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

Over the weekend I was very thready. I sorted through all the floss I've accumulated (some from the estate sale) . . . it was a huge hodge podge in multiple containers (or not):

A mess. And even after I'd sorted most of it out, I still had this unsightly tangle to deal with . . .

And I actually did tackle and tame it!

Now I just need to purchase more floss cards so I can wrap it (and it can stay relatively tidy).

I also picked up (when I ordered it online and it was sent to my po box and I ...

added by Denise :) 1 year, 5 months ago. under autumn , embroidery , eq , floss , granddaughter , needlework , photo , sprinkles , stitchery , t blocks , variegated , wildflowers , winner

passing through last week . . . from Count it *all* JOY!

Whew! What a terrific week! Todd and I usually rent a house on the lake and take a week, but our plans got all shaken up this year due to (what else) and so I thought perhaps the summer might pass us by with no vacay. But Todd surprised me and I was able to take a week off, and we were able to rent a suite (a bedroom with private bath and a sitting room, with a private entrance) at a Bed & Breakfast in Guntersville – Lake Guntersville Bed & Breakfast – with a stupendous view of the lake, and just a ...

added by Denise :) 1 year, 5 months ago. under bed and breakfast , embroidery , family , granddaughter , kit , lake , masks , photos , raccoon , vacation

New Month, New Quiltmaker from From the Strawberry Patch...

Even though it seems as though each day slips silently into the next during these crazy days of the "new normal" (whatever that is), time really is moving forward and we've slipped into August already! Our daughter and oldest granddaughter spent a few days visiting from the Capital City. Now that Lucy Ann has completed third grade, it's high time for her to learn and utilize machine skills for

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 1 year, 5 months ago. under birthday , girls weekend , granddaughter , hannes , quilt class

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