Hello Out There!

I'm popping in to say hello and do a little catching up!  I have had the busiest year I can ever remember so I'm just going to do a little photo review.

I started a secret and special project in March and here it is in June.  

I've started making my own soy scented candles with recycled items that I thrifted.  I save money, shipping and using petroleum wax.

I did a lot of gardening with Mr. Fun this spring/summer.

I received a tabletop Solo stove for my June birthday.  How cute is this?

We were gifted this fabulous windmill from friends because their HOA would not allow it.

We had family from Oregon join us for a Danish breakfast.

Rich had lots of great sails on his boat, Manitou.

I went to wedding in NC with my oldest and best friends.

I went to Maine Quilts and Wendy and I went to the Botanical Gardens and met the Trolls!!! 

I was the Chairperson for my guilds quilt exhibit.  It was a TON of work, but it looked great!

Wendy and went to the AQSG seminar in Portland Maine.  We ran the silent auction.   Another huge job, but we had fun together.

I made Study Challenge quilt based on her eagle quilt in this photo.

It was not selected to travel......which was a little heartbreaking, but I have gifted it to Wendy and her family.

We had a great family time at the Durham fair.  WE love the demolition derby.

My two quilts won top marks 

In other news, my son, Andrew had 4 hospitalizations this year!   It started with Appendix and then a series of Diverticulitis infections.  

In early December he had surgery and we are hopeful all is fixed up now.

Among and in between all I had the most quilt teaching and traveling since before covid.  A lot of that can be seen on my instagram feed.

I am so grateful for all of the ups and downs and arounds this year.  

My last finish for  2025:  Tree Lot.  Made with blocks I won at modern guild made by guild members.

Have a Merry Little Christmas

See you Next Year for a quilt recap.

xoxo