Wasn’t it just yesterday that our oldest child, our son Luke, was born on a bitterly cold day in January? Wasn’t it just yesterday that he took his first steps, lost his first tooth, read his first book, scored his first touchdown, drove his first car? And now he is a college graduate with an… Continue reading Luke’s Half Square Triangle Around the World Quilt
Tag: Graduation Quilt
Weekend sewing and a "near squirrel moment"
I almost had a “squirrel moment” on Sunday. If you read my last post, “Decorating for the holidays, quietly,” you’ll know what I mean. I almost got distracted by a shiny new nut in my possession. Instead, I made a quick cup of tea, assessed the situation, and found my quiet place. Whew! It was… Continue reading Weekend sewing and a "near squirrel moment"
Sewing for my son, remembering my grandpa
My weekend goal is to cut into this richly colored, outdoor-inspired collection of fat quarters. I’m making a quilt for our son Luke, who graduates from college this December. Luke is a smart, outgoing, adventurous young man. He continually amazes me by his can-do attitude, his perseverance against obstacles, and his enthusiasm for life. While… Continue reading Sewing for my son, remembering my grandpa
The graduation quilts
This past weekend was a busy and exciting time for my family, as our daughter, niece and nephew all graduated from high school! We are so proud of these kids. They are hard working, kind, funny and smart. I have no doubt they will each make a positive impact on the world as they pursue… Continue reading The graduation quilts