Coziness Tabletopper

 Hello Everyone,

I know many of you are juggling the same whirlwind I am—preparing for Thanksgiving while sneaking in a few Christmas projects, too. Amidst it all, I managed to finish a table topper I’m calling Coziness, designed to pair perfectly with my Cozy Country Christmas pattern.

I’ve been squeezing in time here and there to work on the directions—spare time, what’s that? HA! My goal is to get this on the long arm next week so I can quilt, bind, and finally show it off on my dining room table. Coziness will finish at 24" x 24".

Also, in my spare time, I put quite a few patterns in my Etsy shop which are available for DIGITAL DOWNLOAD.  Click HERE to access my Etsy shop.

On the home front, we’ve made countless trips to the Bay Area for Mr. Joe. Since mid-June, he’s been battling severe shoulder pain that eventually spread to his wrists, hands, hips, and knees. He had to give up driving and spent most days bundled in his recliner, cocooned in an electric blanket and heating pad. Despite x-rays, MRIs, blood tests, and a variety of medications, nothing brought relief. At my urging, we finally saw a rheumatologist, who diagnosed him with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, an inflammatory condition. Last week he began treatment, and we’re already seeing encouraging progress—he can now squeeze a tube of toothpaste and dress himself. These may seem like small things, but to us, they’re major victories, and we’re deeply thankful for each one.

Gratitude has a way of shifting our perspective. It reminds us to pause in the midst of busy days and notice the small victories, (like squeezing the tube of toothpaste) the quiet joys, and the people who make our lives richer. Being thankful doesn’t erase challenges, but it gives them context.

Thankfulness can be found in the everyday: the warmth of a quilt pulled across a lap, the laughter of friends gathered around a table, the relief of healing after hardship. Each moment, no matter how ordinary, becomes extraordinary when we choose to recognize it as a gift.

This season, may we celebrate not only the big milestones but also the little ones, the ability to do something we couldn’t yesterday, (insert toothpaste tube again!) the comfort of familiar traditions, and the joy of sharing life with others. 

Soon,

Lynn