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 The design sheets here were created some time ago.Now they are inspiring this collection, informing next steps as I continue to develop my current body of work. The colour and pattern aren't what I am looking at here.Rather, I'm examining the composition of these large design sheets in order to feed where I go next with my current surface design explorations.If you look closely at the

       

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Yep --- I'm a believer in the scale as well for keeping weight under control! I check at the gym twice a week. But in all fairness to myself, I don't really need to lose weight—OK—10 pounds would be amazing, but I want to tone up, and that is measured by BMI!!! 

It doesn't matter what measurement type you use, but sadly, we need to keep on top of it! As we age, our metabolism slows, so we have to be even more diligent. 

I don't let pain stop me from walking. There are days ...

A few days of warmth have been followed by a really cold snap. The deer have been here several days looking for food. I think it is fine for them to eat the vines and weeds out of the hosta garden.

This gal did her part.

Three of them moved through, and I wish they’d stay a bit longer and finish off the weed removal. But, it is hard to find good help these days.

In the birdhouse, I thought I saw a bird sitting in the opening with its head looking around. I realized after taking several photos ...

No change in the numbers.

Work continues on the Challenge Quilt, which I ended up naming Winter Tree.

This is a challenge for my Art Quilt Group.  Throughout last year, members took turns presenting short programs on different techniques.  We covered a variety of topics, including trading cards, junk journals, using AI for idea generation, dimensional fabric sculpture, creating portrait quilts from photos, free motion applique, and others.  The challenge for January is to make a small quilt using one of the program techniques.

I chose AI for idea generation.  I started with a prompt that generated a picture, but ...

We are more than a week into the new year.  I'm mostly back into my normal groove. I'm doing well with focusing on my goals. But we are only a week in, a year is a long time to keep yourself in line.  In fact, there's a another quilt along that's been posted I really want to play along with that's not on my new project list for 2026.  I'm trying to resist, but I did look to see if I have fabric in my stash for it.  I do.  Oh well, I'll ...

I decided to go with #3 choice from my previous post.  I not only liked it best, it is also one of those hard to use prints because of the size of motifs.  It will be perfect in 8.5" x 9.5" blocks.

While I was at it, I chose a backing fabric too.  This is a surprise project, not at all planned, started just by looking through drawers of sewn pieces.  I need to turn the iron on today and press fabrics so I can do some cutting.  I also sewed the top and bottom borders on the ...

I finished D's scripture bag. He loves John Deer tractors. I finished it last night about midnight then drove it over to my daughter's. I just put it in her car knowing she was asleep.  She will deliver it to the baptism.  I am staying home and resting. I need it. I am trying to get over bronchitis and a little pneumonia so I can go see my dad after his heart attack.

I  found the bright yellow zipper in my stash and loved it with the green accents, but couldn't find the right color of yellow ...

 Today, I slept in. I realized I have been sleeping till around 9 am anymore. Guess I don't want to get up. 

I decided to go downstairs and finish up the quilt top. 

It took most of the day. When I had it done, I noticed the size was not where I thought it was supposed to be. Then I realized, I missed a white border that was supposed to be there. Oh, well. It's a good size and I'm going to leave it at that. 

I made the mistake of putting the red on the wrong ...

 It was a good year for me - but not so much in quilting.  I got a lot done but not like I used to do many years ago.  I am so surprised how much I got done when I worked full time.  How did I do it?

So here are the quilt finishes for this year. 

Bonnie Hunter Mystery 2024/25

Diamond Gardens

Laundry Basket Blizard (This was a pre-cut kit--way to go with all these angles)

Fig Tree Mystery

Hodge Podge (This was a kit)

A simple 5" square quilt with chenille to make it look like plaid.

Flower ...

I got a little sewing in Saturday. The pockets and sides of the scripture bag are complete.

I am ready to attach the zipper and assemble the bag. I do need to find some yellow for the binding.

I also sat and pinned Halo.

You can see there are many many more that need pinning. I need to sew up what I have first to free up some pins.

Over Christmas, my husband gave a special family heirloom to my grandson. It was my Grandfather's pack saddle used for pack horses. My grandson bears ...

Good morning, my friends. Now that our slide is working properly, it feels as if we've really entered vacation mode. Of course, when you're retired, you never really get a vacation. Retirement is a full time job. Sometimes, though, it's more worry free than other times. With the slide giving us problems starting on the second day, we were finally able to relax yesterday and enjoy some peace of mind along with our peaceful surroundings.

It was a lovely morning. We wore light jackets, but ended up tying them around our waists for the second half of ...

Good morning, my friends. Now that our slide is working properly, it feels as if we've really entered vacation mode. Of course, when you're retired, you never really get a vacation. Retirement is a full time job. Sometimes, though, it's more worry free than other times. With the slide giving us problems starting on the second day, we were finally able to relax yesterday and enjoy some peace of mind along with our peaceful surroundings.

It was a lovely morning. We wore light jackets, but ended up tying them around our waists for the second half of ...

There is something about the whimsy of a holiday that gives me the itch to create themed gifts. What started as making some valentine throw pillow covers quickly turned into button mirrors, engraving, and embroidery too. I always have a little something lying around that works for my crafts. When my sew day plans went bust last weekend, I just started making! Now I have a table full of love to share with my friends (and with you!).

One of my favorite pieces is the red quilt block key chains made from some of my leftover red acrylic from my ...

The 2026 Designer Mystery Block of the Month is about to start, and we’re sew excited to share a sneak peek with all of you! While you will have to wait to see all 12 blocks together, today we’re sharing all the details you need to know to get started. This year’s Designer Mystery Quilt is stitch-themed and imbued with the timeless colors of the A Cat Named Stitch collection by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. Join us in making the 19th Annual Designer Mystery Quilt by Fat Quarter Shop!

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