Living out in the country, we have few if any little trick or treaters that come to our door on Halloween. Still, we do keep candy on hand – just in case. John, my main trick or treater of 43 years, prefers the dark chocolate so with that in mind, the choice is easy! Thank [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Pumpkins and pincushions…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Thoughtful Thursday…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Hi everyone – what’s in your thoughts today? I hope this finds you having a good day and able to sneak a little quiet time for yourself. Or maybe gather with friends or a special family member over coffee. My thoughts today? It seems like things keep skipping around in my head and I have [...]
Golden Moments…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2009 | 3 Comments »
October 23-25, 2009. We came from all directions, laden with projects, all makes and sizes of sewing machines, every conceivable quilting tool designed and loads of snacks…oh yeah, and jammies and a toothbrush. Why? It is our annual Fall Retreat! This journal posting is dedicated to the ladies of our Pine Tree Quilters October Retreat. [...]
A Patchwork Week…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Happy day – My Friendship Bag arrived in Friday’s mail…Annette from North Carolina at A Day In The Life chose happy, contemporary colors for my bag, filled it with wonderful pieces of fabric and chocolate. How good is that?!!! I really enjoyed this Swap which was hosted by Quilting Gallery. Thanks so much, Annette! One [...]
“A delicious Autumn! …
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
…My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” ..George Eliot Still in between ending or starting a new quilt project and having to wind up the last of the garden clean up…and my thoughts are down in southern Wisconsin with [...]
Bloggers Quilt Festival – 2009
Posted in Uncategorized on October 9, 2009 | 54 Comments »
My First 65 Years Quilt – made during the winter of 2008-2009 to recognize reaching my 65th Birthday in February. I have blogged about this quilt, both during the making of it and just recently when it received a blue ribbon at our September, 2009 Quilt Show. You could say that I kind of got [...]
Thoughtful Thursday…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2009 | 4 Comments »
What are you thinking about today? I hope you have good thoughts, busy plans and time to enjoy the gift of this day. If your thoughts are troubled, may you find a quietness and sense of peace. What is on my mind today…the fact that the day is half over and I am so late [...]
A Fall Weekend in Wisconsin…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 4, 2009 | 11 Comments »
It has finally happened…that killing frost that officially ends our summer (and such a strange one this year) here in Northern Wisconsin. It occurred last Tuesday night when we dropped into the low 20′s. On Wednesday morning this is what greeted us from the warmth of our great room (thankfully a nice fire had been [...]
OUR 2009 QUILT SHOW – Part II
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Did you have an opportunity to visit Part I? Sure hope so – our quilt show this past weekend had many lovely entries on display. For your viewing today are some of the quilts that received special recognition. There are also images from our Bed Turning which is always a favorite for our visitors. At [...]
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