Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Project Update

It's been a while since I updated.  Not sure anyone even visits here anymore, but it seems like a good place to record some things.  Since my Mom's death in August, I have not had the emotional bandwidth for much-- not even my yearly Christmas letter!  But God is bringing rest and renewal always.  And I have been doing a little sewing.  So let me update on a few projects as an easy re-entry to my blogging.

I completed a couple of table toppers for Valentine's Day-- one for the Phoenix Finns and one for the Tucson Finns.


A little elephant for a new covenant baby at church.  Love this pattern!

I also made a covey of tea cozies for the shower for that baby. They fit a group of teapots for our tea-themed shower.

And, of course, another baby quilt for that new little girl.  This redwork quilt was so cute!

Most recently I created a plethora of shamrock mug rugs, in the mail for St. Patrick's Day.

This is a portion of the bookmarks I completed for Christmas.

I made two piano bags for two Tucson pianists.

And a zippered church bag for another.


Christmas toppers and hot pads for each family.


And ornaments--LOTS of ornaments.  The birds went to the grandkids.  The rest went to my nieces, the elders and deacons at church, and my bible study ladies. 







 I have a few larger projects under way, and a set of placemats for myself, but those I am slowly chipping away at. And Cousin's Camp is just a few months away, along with our busy birthday season. 

Praying for me and for you, Gentle Reader, that as spring approaches, God will not only renew the earth, but renew our hearts and reinvigorate us after a long, cold winter.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Spring and Summer Projects


In no particular order, below please find a photo dump of various projects from Spring and Summer of 2023.  It has wizzed by unbelievably fast! Thanks for being increadibly patient with me, Gentle Reader.


Above is the latest baby quilt from Bryce Ave Presbyterian church ladies to our new covenant child, Levi.  It turned out beautifully!  I planned and pieced, various ladies embroidered, another sandwiched and quilted, and another did the binding.  We have done these for every baby born to the church for more than 30 years!

Granddaughter #4 had her 6th birthday. Above are some play skirts, and below is a bag for her to carry to church.
And this is her stuffered elephant and matching skirt.


Aprons were made in all sizes for Cousin's camp (above).  And, of course, Cousin's Camp T-shirts (below).


Grandaughter #3 had a birthday, too (above), as did grandson #3 (below- Cody the Coyote)


Nikki got a new bible and needed a cover (above) and Grandaughter 3 got a skirt (below)


A dear friend needed a baby quilt done (above) and grandson #2 needed his twin bed quilt done-- dinosaurs.



I made a set of placemats for us (above).  Imagine!


And another baby quilt for church-- this one a "peek-aboo quilt" with embroidered squares hiding under fabric flaps.




I experimented with scalops (above)-- won't do that method again! And I quilted someone else's embroidered work (below) and bartered for excellent haircuts!  Such a deal!



I made a few mug rugs to match some mugs.



And I amde about 30 marble bags from grandson#1 (above) and made a table topper for me (below).



And for Valentie's Day I made a plethora of hearts as backpack/purse blings for the people I love. Hope you are enjoying the people you love, Gentle Readers.  

Monday, January 09, 2023

Newly completed projects

I find I've forgetten to get phoos of several small items this year: the ornaments for the grandchildren, nieces, and one great neice were missed entirely, as were several quilted mug rugs and trivets for Christmas, and a set of Christmas placemats now packed away. Alas, it makes me look less productive! I did finish a stuffed mouse for E4, and quilt for E3 for her bed, which she loves. Below that you'll find a baby quilt for the afore-mentioned great-niece. I made a couple sets of Christmas coasters. and for E4's birthday, completed his felt activity book, with the pages shown below. And for some reason, blogger won't let me format these as I am accustomed to do. Oh well. Here they are, Gentle Reader. Thanks for enjoying them with me.