Happy July 4th

 Hello Everyone,

This quilt, “Zinnie’s Choice,” carries the legacy of our Golden Retriever, Zinnie. While I was piecing it together, she would snatch a quilt block and parade around proudly—like a rodeo queen in full gallop, waving her prize like the American flag in a victory lap. Her playful mischief turned the quilt into a celebration of joy, love, and a dog with undeniable flair.

To celebrate the 4th of July holiday, Zinnie's Choice is on sale in my Etsy shop HERE.  Here are closeups of the blocks 9" x 9" blocks.  The quilt measure 36" x 54".  I have free video classes on The Quilt Show HERE which will help you with this quilt.

Sadly, Zinnie passed away at the age of five and we were devastated. The story about Zinnie's passing is HERE.  I still cry and get emotional when I read it.

After years of having a dog by our side, the house felt incomplete without one—so we welcomed Mazey into our lives as a puppy, showering her with all the love we had to give. This past April, Mazey marked her 11th birthday, and through the years, the bond between us has grown deep and unshakable. She's become part of our hearts, just as we've become part of hers.

We've had a very busy week.  We traveled to Livermore to celebrate our youngest grandson's 17th birthday on Monday.  He is such a great kid and so much fun to be with. Kade is our lacrosse and football playing grandson.  We had the opportunity to meet his sweet girlfriend who was at his party.

On Tuesday I had my long-awaited cataract surgery.  I was on the waiting list for 7 months.  During that time, the quality of my vision diminished significantly in my right eye.  Hopefully my points will be totally aligned in my quilts from now on!

On Wednesday, we headed to the Alameda County Fair to spend time with our other grandson and say goodbye to his pigs before they were loaded onto the big red truck this Sunday. This marks his final year in FFA—a program we deeply admire for the skills, responsibility, and character it fosters. I have nothing but praise for the opportunities it has given him. He is a member of the welding team and has traveled to competitions around the state.  It has given him a skill which he loves.  He's not too fond of the pigs!

Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July! We'll be spending it quietly at the cabin—at least, that’s the hope. The sound of fireworks echoing through the mountains is truly unnerving, especially since they’re banned around here. Yet, some folks just can’t resist breaking the rules. And don’t even get me started on the ones who think it’s a good idea to fire guns… that kind of recklessness makes me crazy!

Soon,

Lynn