Since I returned from International Quilt Market in Houston, it’s has been non-stop busy around the house and farm. I had grand plans of telling you all every detail of how the trip went, and then the days escaped from me as I began focusing on what all lies ahead. This weekend brought a wild adventure starting with a Saturday morning trip to Gettysburg to help with a Kimberbell event that work was hosting. Since we were near freezing temperatures, I left early to make sure I had plenty of travel time. Since I arrived prior to the meet up, … Continue reading Quilt, Quilt, and Quilt

For many years I’ve been keeping my eye on the longarm machine market. I’ve had a 10 foot mid-arm machine frame for many years, and a 5 foot hand quilting frame. I’ve attended demo/training classes as well, but never really had the opportunity to put the time into really learning a machine, until now. In the shop we have 2 different frame options. The first is the one that I have currently at home. When I purchased my Pfaff Creative Icon, I also purchased the Creative Fabric Frame, stitch regulator, and LED light set. This is a great set up … Continue reading To Longarm or not…

Oh what a week it’s already been…wait it’s only Wednesday??? We’re only half way there? It’s been an exciting past few days for sure, and super busy, plus it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon for sure. Sunday was of course Mother’s Day, and the big question was what do I want to do? Well, I wanted to do a whole lot of nothing. Seriously, I just wanted to veg and relax. It was cool and rainy and I just wanted to take it easy. I woke up to a nice gift from the husband, wrapped up so … Continue reading It’s only Wednesday??

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we closed on our home here in Maryland. It’s funny to think that throughout my husband’s military career we tried really hard to not end up in Maryland. Who knew it would be the place we would land post-retirement. What a surprise to discover we would love it and truly feel like it’s home. When I came house hunting in March of 2018, I was hopeful I would find the right house, but not totally confident. Instead, I found what would end up being the perfect home for us. The biggest … Continue reading A Year Later…

No one in my life is ever shocked when I bring another critter (or 5) home. I have always loved all animals. I have been more than willing to bring home the young or old, sick or healthy. Sometimes I even find myself going a little overboard in the process (like 34 baby chicks on the husband’s birthday this year when we didn’t even need 1). But having these critters have always brought me smiles, especially when the rest of my life was causing me tears. I grew up very much feeling like I wasn’t good enough, was a failure, … Continue reading A Love of Animals

Today was Opening Day for the youngest kid’s baseball season. This is his first year playing not only in a new division, but also with a new program. He actually hasn’t played in two years. When we made the decision to move last year, we held him out of the baseball program in Texas since we were unsure of our actually date of move, and didn’t want to pull him mid-season. I must say, for having to take a year off, he’s doing pretty well. When the practice season began, his coach sent out a request if anyone would be … Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ballgame…

Sunrises are always beautiful, but I love an evening sky the most. Watching the sun begin to set, the skies to darken, and the day begin to go to sleep relaxes me. I used to be a night owl, staying up until all hours of the night working and sewing away. The older I have become, and the more the chores and kids wear me out, the more likely I am to be in bed before 10:00pm. In all fairness, I am usually up and going by 5 am on most days of the week. But I do love the … Continue reading Oh Those Homestead Skies…

Confucius says: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. I’ve often wondered if I would find the career I would love that much. I tried many options, but the one thing that always stayed a constant is my love of sewing. Back in the fall, the husband is the one who told me to just go back to what I love, quilting. Don’t let him know this, but he was right. The hard part is that it’s not exactly a great paying job, especially when people don’t understand how expensive … Continue reading When you do what you love…