It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my Stash Report spreadsheet. Since we just passed the mid-point for 2016 it seems appropriate to review my accomplishments so far this year along with stash usage. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve…
A Little Sewing, A Little Paddling
It was a gorgeous day so Jim and I decided to take the kayaks out for the first time this season. I try to get some sewing time in each day so I got up early and wrapped up a…
One More Old Favorite Finished
Blue and yellow quilts are always a favorite. Combine that with a traditional nine-patch and you get a classic beauty. This is one I’ve had in the binding pile for awhile and finally finished it on the drive home from…
The Trip That Was, Then Wasn’t, Then Was Again
Jim and I planned to meet his sister and her husband in New England this week. We were to catch a very early flight to Boston out of Chicago so were staying near the airport the night before. The minute…
A Beautiful Wedding
This past weekend Jim and I drove to Kansas City for my niece Amanda’s wedding. She had always dreamed about getting married at her Grandma’s hobby farm and that dream became reality on Saturday. It was a picture perfect day and…
June Goal: Winding Ways
When I discovered a stack of brushed pastel plaid fat quarters in my stash, for some reason I thought it would be a good idea to make a Winding Ways quilt from them. Obviously, I didn’t think that through adequately…