tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65338157431337806312024-03-18T16:02:02.783-07:00Sew'n Wild Oaks Quilting BlogLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2048125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-1476400478771998472024-03-16T07:06:00.000-07:002024-03-16T12:05:22.979-07:00Luck of the Irish Sale<p> Top of the morning to you,</p><p>I'm having a LUCK OF THE IRISH sale in my Etsy shop beginning today 3/16/2024 thru Monday 3/18/2024. My Etsy shop is located <a href="https://sewnwildoaksdesigns.etsy.com">HERE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtbJhV88qUkV2c__9J2Egi9vAYNRgWyAH_dnU4pz8gtUfmp65KPYxdOqD-Yg8gyBhwBzAK9DRoTrFTutpBtW-mFSdV3T5vdMaEXO2OXuRNrHZ-XmfqHU6yDIhqJbRrcB2BSN9exIAGlomCVLhKucUYhMIuZ-_GZg5s8dNldjDNByX5DA6Ce-5XGkMaw8/s292/ecarduc8c02_19126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="277" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtbJhV88qUkV2c__9J2Egi9vAYNRgWyAH_dnU4pz8gtUfmp65KPYxdOqD-Yg8gyBhwBzAK9DRoTrFTutpBtW-mFSdV3T5vdMaEXO2OXuRNrHZ-XmfqHU6yDIhqJbRrcB2BSN9exIAGlomCVLhKucUYhMIuZ-_GZg5s8dNldjDNByX5DA6Ce-5XGkMaw8/s1600/ecarduc8c02_19126.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As luck would have it, I started reading <i>Princes of Ireland</i> by Edward Rutherfurd this week. I just started the chapter about St. Patrick last night. I love to read anything written by Rutherfurd. You painlessly learn so much history while reading his thoroughly researched books. It's a long read where you can immerse yourself in the history of Ireland beginning with tribal, pre-Christian times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lots on the horizon here at Sew'n Wild Oaks. I had a Zoom meeting with Marcus Fabrics yesterday, and our discussions were sew exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-31612436224072704342024-03-13T07:09:00.000-07:002024-03-13T07:09:04.780-07:00Calico Cottages<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>My sister, Gail, has a beautiful Calico Cottages flimsy ready to send off to be machine quilted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMXD08OqPMzySBc5PngKHAl-Ro1jpreajF273Sq0_JiLxfxbASaq64_zlXz_h8CXaqNrf38QCYbMtyI4d75MJP84G9eGx2zoKqoykpiAGjngucWtBd2RKm6MgER507pez5qv3C82yykBdJeIx2X33DXImWPJ6YOfCzhkPu9xTI4DOMU7HWtyf1slm7-k/s2016/IMG_1869%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMXD08OqPMzySBc5PngKHAl-Ro1jpreajF273Sq0_JiLxfxbASaq64_zlXz_h8CXaqNrf38QCYbMtyI4d75MJP84G9eGx2zoKqoykpiAGjngucWtBd2RKm6MgER507pez5qv3C82yykBdJeIx2X33DXImWPJ6YOfCzhkPu9xTI4DOMU7HWtyf1slm7-k/w300-h400/IMG_1869%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The little cottages within the setting triangles, measure 3" x 3". You can see the wonderful selection of strips surrounding the block.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1RqB0xVblXfeYXv4nlbJDoaeBISaPoHo2PilNrgwzwmvISFtDnos2I4X35AWNBNAeDW_YWhjAezM-lfzZHVhIN51VTwKfpSwdbT1HDycUsGNfEcKsRk_zgB13VsIlI0eTpH8PS6FRxqddiDnwIUJeS9KxCbKoF5ELuzxctjCs5E7UPzm2dYZdyIUrUc/s2016/IMG_1866%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1RqB0xVblXfeYXv4nlbJDoaeBISaPoHo2PilNrgwzwmvISFtDnos2I4X35AWNBNAeDW_YWhjAezM-lfzZHVhIN51VTwKfpSwdbT1HDycUsGNfEcKsRk_zgB13VsIlI0eTpH8PS6FRxqddiDnwIUJeS9KxCbKoF5ELuzxctjCs5E7UPzm2dYZdyIUrUc/w300-h400/IMG_1866%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>This quilt is truly a scrappy quilt and it's amazing just how much fabric you use while making it. It feels so good to put all of those scraps to work and showcase them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IJN3_Qu5Af_kIU0lY5XlR1sWmlSsKPTS8tQZpMcjm1Dwhs42gTh38xQMihixULevSGHs_FDIWWr-cQvwvV9qGBgazYMQlZUU-NNK7e464TW9yRUIRMGL67fmebXCicMzBKOEJJDiEEBCJHDA4BySSwLi0fla-tPr6UWMBdf01SXSrn6I7jfrthD0YuE/s1771/IMG_1872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="1292" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IJN3_Qu5Af_kIU0lY5XlR1sWmlSsKPTS8tQZpMcjm1Dwhs42gTh38xQMihixULevSGHs_FDIWWr-cQvwvV9qGBgazYMQlZUU-NNK7e464TW9yRUIRMGL67fmebXCicMzBKOEJJDiEEBCJHDA4BySSwLi0fla-tPr6UWMBdf01SXSrn6I7jfrthD0YuE/w291-h400/IMG_1872.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the corners. The little 9-patch has strip after strip around it. Gail's fabrics are all from the same family of reproduction fabrics from many, many different fabric lines. They all work together beautifully.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfbLrgNhVxNCCAVwzm71xXR3IZeQB_VtrEocDDcq5qWG5fNVGG2ssAwbMkBVJYv8Y_WmTfalfyUzfYWVhQRt2rVjlisWZqG8xPT6zHIbDt-w8LdcWOVLl3nitiN5qqwRjCa1S6AVRDxAd4fqjpwlucfQe2ZTl5XQINUw9Sj4X9vP-ROj_H9-9dOWwoSE/s1745/IMG_1870%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1745" data-original-width="1496" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfbLrgNhVxNCCAVwzm71xXR3IZeQB_VtrEocDDcq5qWG5fNVGG2ssAwbMkBVJYv8Y_WmTfalfyUzfYWVhQRt2rVjlisWZqG8xPT6zHIbDt-w8LdcWOVLl3nitiN5qqwRjCa1S6AVRDxAd4fqjpwlucfQe2ZTl5XQINUw9Sj4X9vP-ROj_H9-9dOWwoSE/w343-h400/IMG_1870%20(1).jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div><br /></div>All of the roofs, windows, and the chimneys are the same. This was her first attempt at foundation paper-piecing. She was not a fan at first......I can attest to that! But, once she got it, she got it and couldn't stop making these precious little houses.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3Hk2br5l7SAQjdV5i-4nVXaR0jiaf1x6FsM_lTueEfNhQVy6MvOp7n-0YsQD-U3M7INDl3WDyRpeoiSJuwHL77yk6sVItAI6LHtE-kg3sRz8GEb-7ohmOhYKjdiL6ukQ9jt7iYkxehyDty6dCq_72LCqLLc0TGGkAaiHZKo4v_FgCHJMAnpeb3RLYzA/s1222/IMG_1871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="916" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3Hk2br5l7SAQjdV5i-4nVXaR0jiaf1x6FsM_lTueEfNhQVy6MvOp7n-0YsQD-U3M7INDl3WDyRpeoiSJuwHL77yk6sVItAI6LHtE-kg3sRz8GEb-7ohmOhYKjdiL6ukQ9jt7iYkxehyDty6dCq_72LCqLLc0TGGkAaiHZKo4v_FgCHJMAnpeb3RLYzA/w300-h400/IMG_1871.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIaC2q1RmpQaNw_VB2Hd6yeICVMXkrwi52atRfcWZ6wtHMTdf5faGGbTI6DziGfALkftOsYQZeMNBJAZkZWHg02b18jTuyXi29b3uwj_Dj2AG2sJsd7-2ND3qIHXcwXB_6kwtUjt9hDhSodlkWi_j8xuSfMDJQL2aE2mRu5YeeCd67I_y052SnKqjYRI/s2827/IMG_18652.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2586" data-original-width="2827" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIaC2q1RmpQaNw_VB2Hd6yeICVMXkrwi52atRfcWZ6wtHMTdf5faGGbTI6DziGfALkftOsYQZeMNBJAZkZWHg02b18jTuyXi29b3uwj_Dj2AG2sJsd7-2ND3qIHXcwXB_6kwtUjt9hDhSodlkWi_j8xuSfMDJQL2aE2mRu5YeeCd67I_y052SnKqjYRI/w400-h366/IMG_18652.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find the pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1396712988/calico-cottages">HERE </a>in my Etsy shop. The quilt measures 62" x 62" which makes a wonderful wall hanging or lap quilt. Gail loves her quilt as well she should!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the home front, taxes have been submitted to the accountant as of yesterday. Mazey is now eating and drinking a lot as she's making up for lost time. The steroids are making her feel better and she's now able to chew without pain.....but a case of the 'trots' has her running to the door day and night. We take turns nightly on who has to get up and take her out. It's a bit scary out there in the woods at night. Luckily, she gets straight to work, and we aren't standing around outside for too long. What we do for our precious pets! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-80188282341975664692024-03-09T05:03:00.000-08:002024-03-09T05:03:06.386-08:00Country Sunshine<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>This image of <b><i>Country Sunshine</i></b> popped up on my memories yesterday on my computer. I thought it was very fitting for this time of the year here in the Sierra Nevada mountains. We all need a little sunshine in our lives.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhye3kwO2uJGsRXARqPB0z2o0rx6I6YXiD7MlM9yyPfi3GK1tggATxOiAssk-sOHPio8HAR5sJpV_Ky0KoSbX8D7Xpb9elI5RO9j03OiaTbEWk5ttZtSBIPX5d-K47nhhcytLsQcFGBeJUiYwgTRNKDnhO77JPjEoXpjpwYLMYUx6MCIvtzyY8H-ponduc/s4032/Country%20Sampler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhye3kwO2uJGsRXARqPB0z2o0rx6I6YXiD7MlM9yyPfi3GK1tggATxOiAssk-sOHPio8HAR5sJpV_Ky0KoSbX8D7Xpb9elI5RO9j03OiaTbEWk5ttZtSBIPX5d-K47nhhcytLsQcFGBeJUiYwgTRNKDnhO77JPjEoXpjpwYLMYUx6MCIvtzyY8H-ponduc/w300-h400/Country%20Sampler.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>I should rename this quilt Mountain Sunshine. The sun has been very elusive up here, and another smaller storm is on the way for a short visit. If I get one more <i>winter storm warning</i> on my phone, I think I'm going to scream!</p><p>We took Mazey in to see her Vet again yesterday for the third time this week. She is perking up a bit, but she is still hiding away for most of the day. Yesterday, she actually showed interest in a squirrel as she came out of the bedroom and bedded down by the sliding glass door. She is also eating little bits of chicken and rice in chicken broth.</p><p>Our little Mazey was diagnosed with masticatory myositis. The masticatory muscles are the muscles used in chewing. The word myositis means muscle inflammation. So, this explains why she was not eating or barking. She is now on steroids and the Vet gave her a steroid injection to jump start the medication and get it in her system quickly. </p><p>So, our early warning bear notification system is no longer working. All of these bear tracks came out of the woods and circled around the fire pit. Then the tracks led right up the stairs to our deck, without a peep out of Mazey.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDxIwvrJqEXhWh-6J5xoiU1nwdXlNoeQRe5zQSvjG_xpdJEWTcZ71q889wAcOWKkyoY8QeRJUU1-yTSYVDag5MMpqAruyxJlLxWfTFQkrXgCZiTuD4pq-z8vZpu9mNHCGDtGqgK0w4OxzBUlVWA0pLZqTdmDXOYUE2jMeXs5zRP4OQuipxvMDgqJMpJA/s4032/IMG_7923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDxIwvrJqEXhWh-6J5xoiU1nwdXlNoeQRe5zQSvjG_xpdJEWTcZ71q889wAcOWKkyoY8QeRJUU1-yTSYVDag5MMpqAruyxJlLxWfTFQkrXgCZiTuD4pq-z8vZpu9mNHCGDtGqgK0w4OxzBUlVWA0pLZqTdmDXOYUE2jMeXs5zRP4OQuipxvMDgqJMpJA/w300-h400/IMG_7923.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Today I'm going to finish up everything I need to do on our taxes and get them to the accountant. This has been such a drag and so uncreative. I guess I could have gotten creative with the numbers......but I won't.</p><p>So, my readers, you are going to have to be creative for me today.</p><p>Soon,</p><p>Lynn<span> </span></p><p><br /></p> <p></p><p><br /></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-967165525118886592024-03-07T06:49:00.000-08:002024-03-07T06:49:43.582-08:00Some Show Stoppers<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I feel that I hit the jackpot this week! I received many pictures of quilts that you've made using my patterns. First up is a picture of my <b><i>Crossing the Pond</i></b> pattern that was beautifully made by Jane.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ay2EUfegviFrVsl54ZJ5MR5LhJK46yZZVtcfKIx47eaG0QmeitSUgVkqPGWAHWY0HXZh2MUp63W1WiN6ZBbzBsmlV9a41NoF5uuzUiMIbo38u6oEThXVKNjlM2sdoq-XB35q0uQUxK-4yFswvjmFJFMhOV_kCTUKzh45jQSJUiXivJ4eDyTJOFa_5Hc/s3004/20240222_122933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="2895" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ay2EUfegviFrVsl54ZJ5MR5LhJK46yZZVtcfKIx47eaG0QmeitSUgVkqPGWAHWY0HXZh2MUp63W1WiN6ZBbzBsmlV9a41NoF5uuzUiMIbo38u6oEThXVKNjlM2sdoq-XB35q0uQUxK-4yFswvjmFJFMhOV_kCTUKzh45jQSJUiXivJ4eDyTJOFa_5Hc/w385-h400/20240222_122933.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is what Jane said in her email.</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello, You will find attached pictures of a quilt I made using Di Ford's Windermere fabrics. I found the perfect pattern in Quiltmania issue #143, "Crossing the Pond" by Lynn Wilder. I used Ms Wilder's alternating central blocks to showcase the colors in the Windermere floral panel. Since I was using Di Ford fabrics, I thought it would be nice to incorporate a broderie perse border along with the fabric border print. I am very pleased with the way that it turned out. I hope you like it too.<br /></span>Cheers, Jane Waye <br />P.S. The long arm quilting was done by my talented friend Debbie at Wynnspired Custom Quilting.</i></p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8cGXJOiaQ_hskppmuCKq6DtCcQuBxT-TLuoAGnqQ6hrPWlt1lV97d1shrQV9gf3-2JDNBAVwXcOKWeZl3YLw0CIbGGkHP6ViGIzx7FhKxMnRyJiyGyVnPmKnR31f0rUQxVaRF-6QbG6azXoRhltvdvrgd78cxLdVYqOiqZEeNs4KFZuzBF026jGhLYE/s4000/20240222_123019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8cGXJOiaQ_hskppmuCKq6DtCcQuBxT-TLuoAGnqQ6hrPWlt1lV97d1shrQV9gf3-2JDNBAVwXcOKWeZl3YLw0CIbGGkHP6ViGIzx7FhKxMnRyJiyGyVnPmKnR31f0rUQxVaRF-6QbG6azXoRhltvdvrgd78cxLdVYqOiqZEeNs4KFZuzBF026jGhLYE/w300-h400/20240222_123019.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love that Jane added her own very special and outstanding 'touches' to this quilt and made it her own. It is so gorgeous and so well done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up I received pictures from Ollie in Canada. Here is what she said about the group of beauties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, "sans-serif"; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, "sans-serif"; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px;"><i>The first quilt is mine and I taught this pattern in my quilting class and here are mine and two others made with this pattern. The teal one is not quite finished as she had to order the red batik in order to make the first border.</i></span> </div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmOvTie_ZIUorZHuG6IYt5wyvQAinU9dMxh8b6VDKNZDGYfDCP4aTCQHIfRT4E_j7iF3mPpCVJdg413kP4KU231f2Nmjxvct5GCyjkluB97kvXWnXRjhII_YPud3vdcZQ6bPmcvQdw2RWKDZ3XBeWZYHtFp2TTdSELAXpyYQNRnvuMIl0-viKXhF7I6M/s2048/icm_fullxfull.634583202_gbpekmxfa54co0oc0w0w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1732" data-original-width="2048" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmOvTie_ZIUorZHuG6IYt5wyvQAinU9dMxh8b6VDKNZDGYfDCP4aTCQHIfRT4E_j7iF3mPpCVJdg413kP4KU231f2Nmjxvct5GCyjkluB97kvXWnXRjhII_YPud3vdcZQ6bPmcvQdw2RWKDZ3XBeWZYHtFp2TTdSELAXpyYQNRnvuMIl0-viKXhF7I6M/w400-h339/icm_fullxfull.634583202_gbpekmxfa54co0oc0w0w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8G5jruLXPPm7GMp7nEB9sARxfoPon5N3pLyCBr4h2nzGqqNzdZYrimYFCBs9RQErO1fn7U9fgFjh-qwMVfKtCh30TJBEPZlRnc1SrburzUT4r42-E2DZdZaNuWA-Y0lfpYY95kZuy1VSTBPRjEICSDtD0gPlJBEf5TJG-fEzOM8RdTZ1GyCv2cI7fWgE/s4032/icm_fullxfull.634583336_8heggbbohvk0w0kk4048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8G5jruLXPPm7GMp7nEB9sARxfoPon5N3pLyCBr4h2nzGqqNzdZYrimYFCBs9RQErO1fn7U9fgFjh-qwMVfKtCh30TJBEPZlRnc1SrburzUT4r42-E2DZdZaNuWA-Y0lfpYY95kZuy1VSTBPRjEICSDtD0gPlJBEf5TJG-fEzOM8RdTZ1GyCv2cI7fWgE/w400-h300/icm_fullxfull.634583336_8heggbbohvk0w0kk4048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then Ollie goes on to say:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, "sans-serif"; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px;"><i>This is one of my students Heritage Quilt made with civil war fabrics.</i></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdmM18XyxnQL0Y8DtNxkxdJ2R880E8ykP4efZlSAfQTUh9zkpQgY6EDWq3r1jLkk6BoLGcz9sHBqZV6lnosxnGCQi6D_jv9hom1njM5b_KI3VMvOnwq4MGnELlLeQE0txjtGPyW1BMwRwlEi4R5a_kBi4QR70Ogu5krpLUzOoXTpPVKhMLPg6S6iVdtA/s1024/icm_fullxfull.634584340_1mz1j6xgo8ckgckgc8s0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="964" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdmM18XyxnQL0Y8DtNxkxdJ2R880E8ykP4efZlSAfQTUh9zkpQgY6EDWq3r1jLkk6BoLGcz9sHBqZV6lnosxnGCQi6D_jv9hom1njM5b_KI3VMvOnwq4MGnELlLeQE0txjtGPyW1BMwRwlEi4R5a_kBi4QR70Ogu5krpLUzOoXTpPVKhMLPg6S6iVdtA/w376-h400/icm_fullxfull.634584340_1mz1j6xgo8ckgckgc8s0.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But wait, there are some more! My friend Sylvia started her <i><b>Heritage</b></i> quilt at one of my retreats. She just got it back from her machine quilter. She said she keeps going into her bedroom to look at it and she can't believe she made it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclcDCDvS2-yKnXUYJLTil2tnQf8P4NicnMyHJhJtNDR0ZB3zTn8LpqwvJI-g3GOfZT40qpTJc5IkyfGu9EdMI88Xhs0H7FNFsbFzBNNGy3wGXCgJ1hN-pBb9wO_H4Kv_sRNmyE6_B9834bzlnbbCP4BtUR-X1nNg5fQXM3QusPSgQHrOSSTd-6yU1GdE/s800/unnamed%20(6).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclcDCDvS2-yKnXUYJLTil2tnQf8P4NicnMyHJhJtNDR0ZB3zTn8LpqwvJI-g3GOfZT40qpTJc5IkyfGu9EdMI88Xhs0H7FNFsbFzBNNGy3wGXCgJ1hN-pBb9wO_H4Kv_sRNmyE6_B9834bzlnbbCP4BtUR-X1nNg5fQXM3QusPSgQHrOSSTd-6yU1GdE/w400-h300/unnamed%20(6).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then yesterday afternoon I received a text from Gretchen. She just finished <b><i>A Ribbon Runs Through It</i></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gretchen brought her finished blocks to one of my retreats last Fall. I showed her how to 'block' each of the blocks to get them all to be the same size.....and voila, here they are.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6GIGejC9B_ramq3LLQNXji04HHaF2WtqCB-U9LUjEY8_JQrLAAyUPPd2a6dmrktu_AjAy16oDVQ5rtWouBxnhyUxKMxwUm2JoXqSjz7lG7iTd5SoNwLIgKAVdRnfnFXOHoYBwmCmg8yuBrbe0Yy1HLMdPbVUut2FeqlvDHJjBaI27_GZiiINetdetfU/s2877/unnamed%20(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2877" data-original-width="2877" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6GIGejC9B_ramq3LLQNXji04HHaF2WtqCB-U9LUjEY8_JQrLAAyUPPd2a6dmrktu_AjAy16oDVQ5rtWouBxnhyUxKMxwUm2JoXqSjz7lG7iTd5SoNwLIgKAVdRnfnFXOHoYBwmCmg8yuBrbe0Yy1HLMdPbVUut2FeqlvDHJjBaI27_GZiiINetdetfU/w400-h400/unnamed%20(7).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This has definitely been a week of happy emails, and texts. I LOVE to get your pictures. Both Mr. Joe and I look at all of them and marvel at your creativity and precision. I really appreciate all of you taking the time to send me your pictures. It puts a smile on my face from ear to ear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now news on the Mazey front. Our little girl has had a very rough week. She's been pumped full of fluids, had blood drawn, injections, and x-rays. So far, all of the tests have been unremarkable. Yesterday afternoon she finally ate something for the first time in 7 days! 7 days of not eating or drinking. All she did was hide away from us and stay curled up in her bed. We wanted to caress her, but she wasn't having any of it. We were shocked yesterday when she came out of the bedroom and curled up by Mr. Joe's chair. We introduced little bits of chicken with rice and chicken broth, and she ate it. She isn't out of the woods yet, but she can see the sunlight through the trees. We were so afraid that this was the end, and we were both having trouble dealing with the potential loss of our baby. We will slowly introduce more food today to rebuild her strength. The most heartening thing we saw yesterday in addition to eating, was when she wagged her tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfShTecmSazqM57urEbm2_pLi_hRjtqOvmD1dhszyXSf9CE6QX01xEZlvbXoXBUxr2dwq68s_Lmdi2v-8GJPLT3QIHm_NmphfDaPDoFnNzX8TKPBWjLvPrFzzaIf0XBvVrl8LZm2OuhdHrJwtlQ0HdpD5z_wCxORZa7xTsa9W1MY2iiVx7SERkGPfqB-0/s667/Mazey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="524" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfShTecmSazqM57urEbm2_pLi_hRjtqOvmD1dhszyXSf9CE6QX01xEZlvbXoXBUxr2dwq68s_Lmdi2v-8GJPLT3QIHm_NmphfDaPDoFnNzX8TKPBWjLvPrFzzaIf0XBvVrl8LZm2OuhdHrJwtlQ0HdpD5z_wCxORZa7xTsa9W1MY2iiVx7SERkGPfqB-0/w314-h400/Mazey.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm wagging my tail with joy today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">P.S. All of the patterns are available in my Etsy shop <b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewnWildOaksDesigns">HERE</a></span></b>. </div><br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-54282850174599152832024-03-05T06:35:00.000-08:002024-03-05T06:35:39.262-08:00Timeless Applique<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I worked my way through the torrential rain and snow at the cabin over the past five days on these precious little cuties which are made with my Hearthstone fabric line.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla9jhd2S5gmqGZQAcd8zPolRQFlkcMVwCG53mp662VkdeDJJYI1NhQ3VWHH4Ok8I0mtQIFFq41XtAmUUuv1y46QkcPZ6rrDp1OhTABX1hHqD6XNBFoxmU2S0uo_Hzmb_CfxtpKRUCux8lllxWzo10v5ltMwPNcG9AxFIX8MVXtITYaXQAQG3ImX6-X2s/s4032/IMG_7920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla9jhd2S5gmqGZQAcd8zPolRQFlkcMVwCG53mp662VkdeDJJYI1NhQ3VWHH4Ok8I0mtQIFFq41XtAmUUuv1y46QkcPZ6rrDp1OhTABX1hHqD6XNBFoxmU2S0uo_Hzmb_CfxtpKRUCux8lllxWzo10v5ltMwPNcG9AxFIX8MVXtITYaXQAQG3ImX6-X2s/w400-h300/IMG_7920.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We never lost power during the storm, but we had intermittent Internet and TV during the worst of the snow on Saturday and Sunday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I enjoy combining stripes, checks and prints.....and then there is the fussy cutting for the centers. I showed you in my last post how I make the perfect circles with the Perfect Circle templates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMskGwc22zi8DIUqCimQ01jBbVlweqMB8xRWSm-VuIyWOwgIty0cTlmoeQJDaX_zdYHQw1sLUuul16PTZNcpBplq1pF2bVqWt3BOmcrvfloalz0p3jkhpcmEmfmQnIrITUIhxRdKfuwlmyd6_ypWHjyeHPT3GCHnu6I3CllBgqsqelDB5_NcF1iS6W4k/s2965/IMG_7913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="2965" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMskGwc22zi8DIUqCimQ01jBbVlweqMB8xRWSm-VuIyWOwgIty0cTlmoeQJDaX_zdYHQw1sLUuul16PTZNcpBplq1pF2bVqWt3BOmcrvfloalz0p3jkhpcmEmfmQnIrITUIhxRdKfuwlmyd6_ypWHjyeHPT3GCHnu6I3CllBgqsqelDB5_NcF1iS6W4k/w400-h396/IMG_7913.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I LOVE working on an applique project. I find it very rewarding and soothing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oenQnJbYRLXf5cmtfjcwnwglfSC3HVUTAgvo-IdmJEACjACwkbVl8gCfBqigpbwzh6fq1tpjvtChkCcTdqO_DFVkzWihL_SWGUjj_sczI5hmxLAAfD0I4OGeFN9fXzEXTtNEY6_cqpVPBV8JxMRPMjU37EO09OSVkkI_wo10DbZpdMFGEAHKM_XBFIM/s4032/IMG_7916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oenQnJbYRLXf5cmtfjcwnwglfSC3HVUTAgvo-IdmJEACjACwkbVl8gCfBqigpbwzh6fq1tpjvtChkCcTdqO_DFVkzWihL_SWGUjj_sczI5hmxLAAfD0I4OGeFN9fXzEXTtNEY6_cqpVPBV8JxMRPMjU37EO09OSVkkI_wo10DbZpdMFGEAHKM_XBFIM/w300-h400/IMG_7916.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have quite a few of these to make. Four down, twelve to go. I <i>sew</i> love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPy6lBgDAsG89w474RkvUn8Smb8IBD81pCEsyeTHmk38Rb74urzMwEVvWjgX0lK6-gZ6JF6f8GBItO8eiaZyFJMVh2d0uQfr7IdlejJHc_G8YEm_SQaa9ck4uvvZcOxKxTQ2QwkC2oVvSrNc01t2CJLVq6cTKWgQRMwBu2K0NtOpZ8rc5d_ZEGzdr_tc/s3175/IMG_7921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3175" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPy6lBgDAsG89w474RkvUn8Smb8IBD81pCEsyeTHmk38Rb74urzMwEVvWjgX0lK6-gZ6JF6f8GBItO8eiaZyFJMVh2d0uQfr7IdlejJHc_G8YEm_SQaa9ck4uvvZcOxKxTQ2QwkC2oVvSrNc01t2CJLVq6cTKWgQRMwBu2K0NtOpZ8rc5d_ZEGzdr_tc/w381-h400/IMG_7921.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We received over a foot of snow which is much more manageable than the 3 to 4' of snow which was predicted. That much snow would have paralyzed our mountain community. We had wind and 4" of rain throughout Thursday and Friday. Had it been colder, we would have been in trouble. The temps dropped on Saturday and the rain turned to snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1H6-G4fjVNkrmRupoi-pwCX7wVQtSRFTRwg8FYsCYc81r9DgzwzM8kKI_wGcmECpmHn1fpcB2cnPfUpt3l4SUxKFqbLSzmNuCZDytvuCFr-Kt2L8KDQ-pu3P73WzTQW5Lu0Qonna3rxFa9DGJNn3Epd7AayI0Yjn7uAzF7_XLfFWL2yv37vCTCXz5ZhQ/s4032/IMG_7917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1H6-G4fjVNkrmRupoi-pwCX7wVQtSRFTRwg8FYsCYc81r9DgzwzM8kKI_wGcmECpmHn1fpcB2cnPfUpt3l4SUxKFqbLSzmNuCZDytvuCFr-Kt2L8KDQ-pu3P73WzTQW5Lu0Qonna3rxFa9DGJNn3Epd7AayI0Yjn7uAzF7_XLfFWL2yv37vCTCXz5ZhQ/w300-h400/IMG_7917.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to put all of this fun aside and finish my taxes which is the number one item on my to-do list today. I also have to make a tutorial for the house block for Bridle Path, and finish with the Packhorse Librarian story for March. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With all of this going on, we have been caring for a very sick Mazie. We dug our way out yesterday and took her to the first morning appointment at her vet. The vet thinks she has pancreatitis. She's in pain and hasn't eaten or had any water for the past two days. They filled her full of fluids and gave her an injection. She's had us up since 2am, so it's back to the vet today for x-rays. It is breaking my heart to see her like this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Earlier this morning I was out in the great room with Mazie when I heard a fox bark. Once you hear one you never forget it. Normally, Mazie would have gone into protection mode and barked back, but this morning she didn't run over to the door and there wasn't a peep out of her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll keep you posted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-63744982128116350852024-03-02T07:01:00.000-08:002024-03-02T07:01:05.140-08:00Growing Pains<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I recently realized that I hadn't posted my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1688426097/autumn-thyme-table-topper">Autumn Thyme</a> table topper in my Etsy shop. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFvk7czO8jYc3Xq7t8jJZdDdrCvmE9PunrcR9MwDnH-xXaSWI6jFB3WQhoDwLmVUpKm4nBKCKGlV8kdfehHSZo8d3em2MQO3HIw8PSJB2qQ92bxwb3FuDTkY3T7MJeNllOMSlx-JCgaGOYnKAhjTX4_Gq_kptMh6cWzFNVe2V0bOKVkTKmM9kQYjD-QI/s2343/IMG_7904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2331" data-original-width="2343" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFvk7czO8jYc3Xq7t8jJZdDdrCvmE9PunrcR9MwDnH-xXaSWI6jFB3WQhoDwLmVUpKm4nBKCKGlV8kdfehHSZo8d3em2MQO3HIw8PSJB2qQ92bxwb3FuDTkY3T7MJeNllOMSlx-JCgaGOYnKAhjTX4_Gq_kptMh6cWzFNVe2V0bOKVkTKmM9kQYjD-QI/w400-h398/IMG_7904.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The topper is a combination of cotton and wool applique. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqAKih_xV-VWCvP7LMidAu0yjADMeG0AE_RFGx5XqBqhG_RVMlDICE0ZX7aRfugrhE1Ssqf4I2O-UDzQid6Ip2I_hnEIJFpkzxbA4Qn0kfAENHXRSr1fm0hCvrFqKCM5o2zEpyQfY3YGINE40FRf1LmRp0xoxW_Q0koquqmi2gZxQFIXx6ILQbYVZ6EA/s4032/IMG_7909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqAKih_xV-VWCvP7LMidAu0yjADMeG0AE_RFGx5XqBqhG_RVMlDICE0ZX7aRfugrhE1Ssqf4I2O-UDzQid6Ip2I_hnEIJFpkzxbA4Qn0kfAENHXRSr1fm0hCvrFqKCM5o2zEpyQfY3YGINE40FRf1LmRp0xoxW_Q0koquqmi2gZxQFIXx6ILQbYVZ6EA/w300-h400/IMG_7909.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I LOVE the slow process of applique and I love combining cotton and wool together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKzANpbUf7lg7_Y_xdoixZoD1eMFjXHz_T8sYezulKthxJP_rnsE8cHLXe57_tWFHj8uvGZ2O-_PHPd8xFabuBikkKjsE8r06zLxg3Fs3cZoaaDUmR27ln0MHXqrDZRwixOGIpHlZ1cv-6Mitq0B8iNR7oYziVgZNkrucTHTL6Ba3BnbxonvDRfU-e60/s2420/IMG_7905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2420" data-original-width="2409" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKzANpbUf7lg7_Y_xdoixZoD1eMFjXHz_T8sYezulKthxJP_rnsE8cHLXe57_tWFHj8uvGZ2O-_PHPd8xFabuBikkKjsE8r06zLxg3Fs3cZoaaDUmR27ln0MHXqrDZRwixOGIpHlZ1cv-6Mitq0B8iNR7oYziVgZNkrucTHTL6Ba3BnbxonvDRfU-e60/w399-h400/IMG_7905.jpg" width="399" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's so relaxing to add more detail to each of the elements in the table topper.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_cXbcSZaPVq4k-s3EoJbSmvUBlj-R0yDYJ5sjb9EkkLriGYOk9isWAp_p_SzzjAUTq7zmIMZ0tKHkd45D87RytuCbp53W4V-5H-tCC4eUMBk_4yTFQFIM7AQO-vBw9GfZzXZ5S0hJE_Na5T_yNX65biIEFZyLyaJGrw5pTReqzj62PbiUvMrdnu584w/s4032/IMG_7910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_cXbcSZaPVq4k-s3EoJbSmvUBlj-R0yDYJ5sjb9EkkLriGYOk9isWAp_p_SzzjAUTq7zmIMZ0tKHkd45D87RytuCbp53W4V-5H-tCC4eUMBk_4yTFQFIM7AQO-vBw9GfZzXZ5S0hJE_Na5T_yNX65biIEFZyLyaJGrw5pTReqzj62PbiUvMrdnu584w/w300-h400/IMG_7910.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm using my <a href="https://www.marcusfabrics.com/category/2-223244/hearthstone-bridle-path-bom/?sCatOpt=1-198564&DefShowFilter=1-198564">Hearthstone </a>fabric line in this pattern along with<a href="https://www.marcusfabrics.com/category/2-217142/lanacot-wools/?sCatOpt=1-198564&DefShowFilter=1-198564"> Lanacot wool</a> and <a href="https://www.marcusfabrics.com/category/2-224357/lanacot-textures/?sCatOpt=1-198564&DefShowFilter=1-198564">Lanacot Textures</a> by Marcus Fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qKQLH67cH_GrgDV407UtR9MJhQZIKxqVTxgS_xPxzDnzyWA_wPES-Gg3felOw4jkeZicU7DjYC-3Y0lJwudPgamag8nH5KkM6rkW8tgLeHqxVdLpTdP0EIxVhbWAT6EsR1Cs-rzDu3ufxqhez8g-qTMCf3IqpsmTMJ5UdK5e-_knn6yz7kjW-9SfUYY/s2336/IMG_7906%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8r91f8hHUeGgsqhxsRIDl7IbVh3OwX6DkwUSUrOPO4hE1x_aeWRQhCohaOZGJFTQAnKyBze9Qbgq472oSV_U544F1c13tL3L-g5AAl7ZpZhhh89auu8DN0K65thMQy0os9-ulK9C-eYe75dgWuRi7qLYRFdkCQGSz2OCOTwK05fjtnt4eOHBfem_aj0/s4032/IMG_7912%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8r91f8hHUeGgsqhxsRIDl7IbVh3OwX6DkwUSUrOPO4hE1x_aeWRQhCohaOZGJFTQAnKyBze9Qbgq472oSV_U544F1c13tL3L-g5AAl7ZpZhhh89auu8DN0K65thMQy0os9-ulK9C-eYe75dgWuRi7qLYRFdkCQGSz2OCOTwK05fjtnt4eOHBfem_aj0/w300-h400/IMG_7912%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The table runner measures 10" x 38". I loved having it on display last Autumn on my table. It just makes me smile! I also love the plaid flange and binding which really sets it off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxNdz34abtB4IUf1Quq1CEmt7gHZtORIKkyYtq8c0zbsqKLoY3K5fBTqi0QPz9mfcmkCJEUBvhYsIdoBeG3J19fkMAuUbX_lvq3gAUBdRWNnb2IiEO-BQu2xZxSwkgQ8ik7DawKpzLDEqJTHmYBeNkh7hIknSfo0rrVnbdtdvK_EB9789LzR-gr0AMAU/s3938/IMG_7907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="3938" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxNdz34abtB4IUf1Quq1CEmt7gHZtORIKkyYtq8c0zbsqKLoY3K5fBTqi0QPz9mfcmkCJEUBvhYsIdoBeG3J19fkMAuUbX_lvq3gAUBdRWNnb2IiEO-BQu2xZxSwkgQ8ik7DawKpzLDEqJTHmYBeNkh7hIknSfo0rrVnbdtdvK_EB9789LzR-gr0AMAU/w400-h154/IMG_7907.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sew'n Wild Oaks has been experiencing some growing pains. I found I was spending a great deal of time filing Etsy orders which gave me less time to design quilts and fabric. I saw a post on FaceBook which really made me stop, think, then act. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We do not have mail service at the cabin, which means we have to go to our little local post office to mail my Etsy orders and pick up our mail at our post office box. The staff at our little post office is absolutely wonderful. They know your name; they have memorized your post office box number, and they are so friendly. For the past six years, Sam (Samantha) has waited on us at the counter. She had a baby recently and we've missed her friendly face. Sam posted on FB that she was looking for work from home. A giant bell went off in my brain and I thought who better to fill my Etsy orders than someone who has worked at the post office for ten years? It was work that could be done from home, she's local so I could keep her supplied with patterns, envelopes, and mailing labels. Sam will process the orders and take them to the post office three days a week. She is also working on a database for me, as I'm also working out the details with Constant Comment to send email blasts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sam is now filling the majority of my orders with little Anderson by her side. They have become part of the Sew'n Wild Oaks quilting family. So, it's up to you to keep Sam busy! I'll be working on marketing, and she will be filing the majority of the orders. It's a win-win for both of us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDWW5lOGhLBXJWdsHX9UqijEQhRgTQLlHsS2z_858FewdDk5VfjG9HYn9mUmuMi6yZoFPcsTTJ1aKpwL1ehTPlbVbXaQvlTL4TSQ6aPC7GLGUpR8jUSyaA6uFbPUbfZWyd70Ay8h6xi8PvORRFEwBgLrg02Z2HNAy895cc-efMJLTx08QG7REKrYA7bw/s2048/426257781_918202590011042_7989215930577954932_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDWW5lOGhLBXJWdsHX9UqijEQhRgTQLlHsS2z_858FewdDk5VfjG9HYn9mUmuMi6yZoFPcsTTJ1aKpwL1ehTPlbVbXaQvlTL4TSQ6aPC7GLGUpR8jUSyaA6uFbPUbfZWyd70Ay8h6xi8PvORRFEwBgLrg02Z2HNAy895cc-efMJLTx08QG7REKrYA7bw/s320/426257781_918202590011042_7989215930577954932_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I can focus more on designing fabric and patterns. I feel FREE and I've been so productive in the past two weeks. I'm quilting and designing up a storm! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My sister has been tasked to pattern testing and I mailed her a box of fabric and directions this week. So, she's been busy reviewing a pattern while testing it out. With my new fabric lines coming down the pike, she is going to be very busy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a ZOOM call with the wonderful women at Marcus Fabrics on Thursday. The graphic artist is working on two lines for me along with a line of wool. Each of the lines require a new pattern or two. I will also be offering a FREE pattern with each of the lines. See why my sister is going to be busy? It is all sew exciting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of storms, my little town has been under a Blizzard Warning for days. My phone kept dinging a blizzard warning hourly prior and during the blizzard. It started snowing early this morning and should continue for a couple of days. Prior to that, we had buckets of rain and hail which was accompanied by wind. It is supposed to snow all day long, into the evening and beyond. Our shovels and snowblower are at the ready. We have a fridge and freezer full of food, a generator in case the power goes out, and we are fully stocked with wine......the essentials to get us through the blizzard in relative comfort. We moved a lot of firewood to the front porch......so bring it on Mother Nature! If you don't hear from me for a few days, that means we have no Internet......one of the downfalls of mountain life. On second thought, maybe not. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a lot of applique blocks ready to be stitched, so I'll be working by the fire. Sigh....it's all good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-7780065050892891732024-02-24T08:39:00.000-08:002024-02-24T08:39:09.092-08:00Perfect Applique Circles<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>How many of you plan your quilting schedule around the weather? Well, I looked ahead at the 10-day forecast and I'm seeing close to 20" of snow beginning next Friday on March 1st. I can't think of a better way to spend my day than sitting by the woodburning stove and appliqueing my entire day. Keep in mind a few naps may occasionally kick in! I'm preparing 10 blocks to stitch, which means I need to make 40 perfect circles.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4ywVSa3Gk94iIqy4IJhIaMmsv7RFTo1tkLSVhyphenhyphenNOqz-xKm4-AQjKTqWChsn3_8omKltGqzzeqvC60O3G4ALPv-wGT9kgEm6g4sB0zQ8U_BrY-Foipv_lxQLZ5RxS_SqEbbxdJz8XwEqxS2tc1khe0vfyKyQchKKkv3szehqUxRhnYY5Rytpu_hImR_U/s4032/IMG_7883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4ywVSa3Gk94iIqy4IJhIaMmsv7RFTo1tkLSVhyphenhyphenNOqz-xKm4-AQjKTqWChsn3_8omKltGqzzeqvC60O3G4ALPv-wGT9kgEm6g4sB0zQ8U_BrY-Foipv_lxQLZ5RxS_SqEbbxdJz8XwEqxS2tc1khe0vfyKyQchKKkv3szehqUxRhnYY5Rytpu_hImR_U/w300-h400/IMG_7883.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can see in the picture above, I'm using Karen Kay Buckley's <i>Perfect Circles</i>. I selected two different sizes of the circles. The <i>smaller </i>circle is the finished size which I need.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I always begin with fabric starched with a HEAVY DUTY spray starch. Doing that cuts down on the amount of raveling and the fabric behaves beautifully. I guess you could say that I starch it into submission.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I use a Frixion pen and draw a circle around the largest of the two circles, and then cut around it with about a 1/16" of an inch beyond the marked line. Then I take a running stitch along the marked line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWOOUI2S3o_Yzp_0VdRpdYWA-NDmj-iQeq8nYn0eYyNNgQlFUJfqcajeUg8gJF4S5TqDe1fMIcMt9SgFjH0SwRCqszfEmgOoaX-jKZBvg1V2TNRMugp1ytzrQI6XHFR-9ZRPekGMBU2lHv2yfUPKoY1s475M7ZYgGSTQ39_mlDc3tg2muyw4oPjF01yI/s4032/IMG_7877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWOOUI2S3o_Yzp_0VdRpdYWA-NDmj-iQeq8nYn0eYyNNgQlFUJfqcajeUg8gJF4S5TqDe1fMIcMt9SgFjH0SwRCqszfEmgOoaX-jKZBvg1V2TNRMugp1ytzrQI6XHFR-9ZRPekGMBU2lHv2yfUPKoY1s475M7ZYgGSTQ39_mlDc3tg2muyw4oPjF01yI/w300-h400/IMG_7877.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I put the smaller circle on top of the larger circle so you can see the difference in the sizes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnX5oKEi_XhoRuvz8_32a2gNhpXdVL54t3wnZItDJL6bX7j2JK9d9TfnbQmFmgbcsJP9r0M3Q5jnRIUQVYC8YAT9YkaHButwlActQYXowmV98qouSKj572Jie7YWp1WLZ2lY5MuL8rhaYM0eO7ev964yz2PT52Zu8FAhkM7aP8oxLMVhy6DMlk1A2TmLQ/s4032/IMG_7878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnX5oKEi_XhoRuvz8_32a2gNhpXdVL54t3wnZItDJL6bX7j2JK9d9TfnbQmFmgbcsJP9r0M3Q5jnRIUQVYC8YAT9YkaHButwlActQYXowmV98qouSKj572Jie7YWp1WLZ2lY5MuL8rhaYM0eO7ev964yz2PT52Zu8FAhkM7aP8oxLMVhy6DMlk1A2TmLQ/w300-h400/IMG_7878.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I've taken the running stitch, I pull the thread to gather it around the smaller circle and then I press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZIHN-A1u0tcUDYEne8ehj6GPPVlLgdS3ABcrBr3vmMNeKrWNEUWwJ6hToET4V7J9VmLAU-1Jbv0wYyU4jxDKtdUiZs7LsZQbYy9PicmSk1ivfpbYi5sTVF0UgVU7uQc0FFTbmLSv84xcDgK3BWLUUg6wynW6UJwl6OlDUCofgt1EOzNUUVYZxEq3wmY/s4032/IMG_7879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZIHN-A1u0tcUDYEne8ehj6GPPVlLgdS3ABcrBr3vmMNeKrWNEUWwJ6hToET4V7J9VmLAU-1Jbv0wYyU4jxDKtdUiZs7LsZQbYy9PicmSk1ivfpbYi5sTVF0UgVU7uQc0FFTbmLSv84xcDgK3BWLUUg6wynW6UJwl6OlDUCofgt1EOzNUUVYZxEq3wmY/w300-h400/IMG_7879.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I do not knot my thread. Now that's a tongue twister!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-TYVrwIyCocFJ0bY7nck6KD1OnGVR-RIjxLUAPEFAiQcitPAKfhg22G9vYMs6FEWtM8RbHev1kFMZ574gp21lMLUPU_tVnCUqF1BWyCeBVLQm1i7agnShHK_mdHs6Ed0VpDX9tKHEvyTEyjDijX7DJoJEV9jpcxzoGyFtrOX7eOBZm1DXnWYdqTZdjU/s4032/IMG_7880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-TYVrwIyCocFJ0bY7nck6KD1OnGVR-RIjxLUAPEFAiQcitPAKfhg22G9vYMs6FEWtM8RbHev1kFMZ574gp21lMLUPU_tVnCUqF1BWyCeBVLQm1i7agnShHK_mdHs6Ed0VpDX9tKHEvyTEyjDijX7DJoJEV9jpcxzoGyFtrOX7eOBZm1DXnWYdqTZdjU/w300-h400/IMG_7880.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I then use an Aqua Touch marker filled with Best Press spray starch and apply it to my perfect circle and press. I do not apply the starch to the gathered side, I only apply it to the finished side.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1oyQqKlQzH7Nx0vjWY5Yd6nnHZgra8KpLJUO1OqywdqCty5oKerMPfYhdH_eMMVWD9UcP7ooyFXowp178XgUpuVIdUM3qdnmbOaDY3fIunFqmOvNuCUrP5ndJ1aHkwU3pXjAS_Vr_0htKRMrwKHiKp_sRZZii8998QXCNUii2psm5KCogfAhSBiiC1g/s4032/IMG_7882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1oyQqKlQzH7Nx0vjWY5Yd6nnHZgra8KpLJUO1OqywdqCty5oKerMPfYhdH_eMMVWD9UcP7ooyFXowp178XgUpuVIdUM3qdnmbOaDY3fIunFqmOvNuCUrP5ndJ1aHkwU3pXjAS_Vr_0htKRMrwKHiKp_sRZZii8998QXCNUii2psm5KCogfAhSBiiC1g/w300-h400/IMG_7882.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then carefully remove the plastic circle and press again. The fabric has a memory and will spring right back into shape with just a bit of coercion. I will prepare a bunch of these little guys today and tomorrow and also work on some piecing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57S-oGcNzS_xvvwXjba9AshmdA4dE6QAPoTnfRFuLihWao5D5Hu_M_oFWFOontAJxP1-Wp4bYJ_yCzAl7fgeL1rHTpdYvgJxCVCRRAy_wWhs797Ol5TLbtVNyOdZvvcRHYsz5gRHWAb3mNoHPTE48tnVdyoSFbg8L8n3Dvq0e0-qapHscprVya0KMGPI/s4032/IMG_7884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57S-oGcNzS_xvvwXjba9AshmdA4dE6QAPoTnfRFuLihWao5D5Hu_M_oFWFOontAJxP1-Wp4bYJ_yCzAl7fgeL1rHTpdYvgJxCVCRRAy_wWhs797Ol5TLbtVNyOdZvvcRHYsz5gRHWAb3mNoHPTE48tnVdyoSFbg8L8n3Dvq0e0-qapHscprVya0KMGPI/w300-h400/IMG_7884.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'll also prepare a lot of plaid pieces while listening to a book on Audible. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2wfZM6bH0FAwRAbOO4V4hwuyMFVzIIPdPCM5rO2ZYvH0EV5dyrd-rZkyDQNTdLTERANkGef2kDRsyeB01B8gfG_9hotcDNWku9NkM0I_ji1FPaJ_sC-63m5zUdZEmujCHb7JaLeNfmIiqQTMvYwuUlv9ZngGYv4VR4sBtJ1MJg4OM5KpxCngGEBQnT0/s4032/IMG_7885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2wfZM6bH0FAwRAbOO4V4hwuyMFVzIIPdPCM5rO2ZYvH0EV5dyrd-rZkyDQNTdLTERANkGef2kDRsyeB01B8gfG_9hotcDNWku9NkM0I_ji1FPaJ_sC-63m5zUdZEmujCHb7JaLeNfmIiqQTMvYwuUlv9ZngGYv4VR4sBtJ1MJg4OM5KpxCngGEBQnT0/w300-h400/IMG_7885.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I find applique so soothing and productive. I love incorporating both piecing and applique in my designs. I guess because it fulfills me. Do something fulfilling this weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-54726290905148860742024-02-22T07:10:00.000-08:002024-02-22T07:10:54.253-08:00A Sneak Peek<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>Here are just a few snippets of the project I've been diligently working on during all of our storms here in California. The project includes 12 of the applique blocks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNMHalC45I0gluLvmQFMrTYRiceTjzc7PXVoS3gGO4wL6m-pMGQLRx9T2LceqEE7cNiTjISNj2QmLIRhPsTsWRQT8D0EAtFjLe5OcmWDMTuq3wAwqbygbEEelH4Emq-5Io4ItDHwqkn5qGrdONdc3aqnxKi9seiy-xaYYsDi1LyL3Noc9CqBA7WY7-XY/s4032/IMG_7872.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNMHalC45I0gluLvmQFMrTYRiceTjzc7PXVoS3gGO4wL6m-pMGQLRx9T2LceqEE7cNiTjISNj2QmLIRhPsTsWRQT8D0EAtFjLe5OcmWDMTuq3wAwqbygbEEelH4Emq-5Io4ItDHwqkn5qGrdONdc3aqnxKi9seiy-xaYYsDi1LyL3Noc9CqBA7WY7-XY/w300-h400/IMG_7872.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm working with my Hearthstone fabric line, and I haven't tired of it yet. In fact, I'm loving it more and more as I go. I'm making 16 of this pieced block. I finished block #8 yesterday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOlnNXWMXiII8tK3EPIUVPfF_ojIcFe6x_ebXZr9HWW6Xy9ekw2qrh-oP1dVn0za5emFgz72OSUZzpy9tUbM5S7ITgag7r15CUZtBai1lUgG6Mk_WYWj_hchpC09CAkBpQc_HO1eoxEC8HWKAVeEKdloCCWfc8_Y2EpPu8rSO1jTNBE01YfAs2aOZYNo/s4032/IMG_7870.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOlnNXWMXiII8tK3EPIUVPfF_ojIcFe6x_ebXZr9HWW6Xy9ekw2qrh-oP1dVn0za5emFgz72OSUZzpy9tUbM5S7ITgag7r15CUZtBai1lUgG6Mk_WYWj_hchpC09CAkBpQc_HO1eoxEC8HWKAVeEKdloCCWfc8_Y2EpPu8rSO1jTNBE01YfAs2aOZYNo/w300-h400/IMG_7870.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the blocks against the backdrop of Hearthstone bolts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcueZ85OQyJuCbNMH-dcH0zJGHY_FnUxig9HJIJCtk_KTsWQm77UJphqPY1kR-hkrD3-0KFNvNB6n_KWYxiS4xPc2jgQYYHAH1D-r2Fdv2k7zk78BJ6fe_BKJmgUi0D_VVOoJCW5mWZc3aH3gLwpCPjsEJM-qGSD6p6SrEFr2EBtxku0x3UpFW5n4KRwE/s3518/IMG_7869%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2117" data-original-width="3518" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcueZ85OQyJuCbNMH-dcH0zJGHY_FnUxig9HJIJCtk_KTsWQm77UJphqPY1kR-hkrD3-0KFNvNB6n_KWYxiS4xPc2jgQYYHAH1D-r2Fdv2k7zk78BJ6fe_BKJmgUi0D_VVOoJCW5mWZc3aH3gLwpCPjsEJM-qGSD6p6SrEFr2EBtxku0x3UpFW5n4KRwE/w400-h241/IMG_7869%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm making 8 of this applique block.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N-gHM4JnFjf6Ka9Shbbc2c1YIWTk7FcwcV2IGOnwxtqKrYT-M9xVScTTGVvyei9lTzSi6BMyRQbyhva0YDtPW6a0q3Y69af649HoNCRxR3Vzaf289q1h1KSsjtY0ClzbqqkdzECxtJkaYi7Mxw8jFbcFK15VxELwThyphenhyphenW1ykE54ztWpJ9G9pr87GIzXo/s4032/IMG_7802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N-gHM4JnFjf6Ka9Shbbc2c1YIWTk7FcwcV2IGOnwxtqKrYT-M9xVScTTGVvyei9lTzSi6BMyRQbyhva0YDtPW6a0q3Y69af649HoNCRxR3Vzaf289q1h1KSsjtY0ClzbqqkdzECxtJkaYi7Mxw8jFbcFK15VxELwThyphenhyphenW1ykE54ztWpJ9G9pr87GIzXo/w300-h400/IMG_7802.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I set up an applique station in the great room so I could watch the playoff football games and applique the day away. I need to find another sport now that football is over for the season. I'm not a huge fan of basketball. I wish the Winter Olympics were on so I could do some Olympic-type applique!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before all of the rains began, we did have a bit of snow. The shoveling was very doable as the snow was very fluffy and we just had to push it out of the way. We probably could have used the leaf blower as it was so powdery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBnYP3twmU8mI-HL_HFrqa6eAcIvLIdB4LPaCEIG05XYjzslziNNoVqMyhEfS8REogKGfmHvTgjIB2pKipKF1h8FgDci-zQOZm6Lx35cJCtSc8oiQT95iMtKwfKoNCFTWKdZWWCvmh-3lnnQYyjiVKmrmqEJLvl3TpgoytSeC39oSVxY6VBJ6VY_2Hkw/s4032/IMG_7830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBnYP3twmU8mI-HL_HFrqa6eAcIvLIdB4LPaCEIG05XYjzslziNNoVqMyhEfS8REogKGfmHvTgjIB2pKipKF1h8FgDci-zQOZm6Lx35cJCtSc8oiQT95iMtKwfKoNCFTWKdZWWCvmh-3lnnQYyjiVKmrmqEJLvl3TpgoytSeC39oSVxY6VBJ6VY_2Hkw/w300-h400/IMG_7830.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The picture doesn't do this scene justice. It looked like thousands of diamonds were falling out of the trees and glistening in the sun.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWzBOBaOLkNVgjzzBvvTIDdtEVZttluRezhY3AMHu3BRXifIGIB5msYQwvbi4YDkEtIDSE9tWdmnD6Gni0dB3nPLGDxdv8jLVPNMf6TtiCeA0_J7gybD9HgYjLmtZ05L0Sf_03yEoAdFoT5LPsm5m_IcCumA4zvQitENNWiAL0jb8WsZFj6zjtW-RAgo/s4032/IMG_7833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWzBOBaOLkNVgjzzBvvTIDdtEVZttluRezhY3AMHu3BRXifIGIB5msYQwvbi4YDkEtIDSE9tWdmnD6Gni0dB3nPLGDxdv8jLVPNMf6TtiCeA0_J7gybD9HgYjLmtZ05L0Sf_03yEoAdFoT5LPsm5m_IcCumA4zvQitENNWiAL0jb8WsZFj6zjtW-RAgo/w300-h400/IMG_7833.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We stay comfy and cozy in our cabin in the woods.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7qkT_Fdq0yBLODkAVtPMkBCU-2PD1Rp5gzjanY_DSHO1nM7tvvQ8Lg49gy5UsYN0cb6a6T4AN23gYTgyCm8BEi0qzrTVlA6TerRgVIjAI59seylPKHeOoDUeZGdEFhWnEn7HIUJ9Hg4XK0usL84bMsry8KLTShDTaonXT2BtL4p1NPCTuIGE0KICEE0/s4032/IMG_7837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7qkT_Fdq0yBLODkAVtPMkBCU-2PD1Rp5gzjanY_DSHO1nM7tvvQ8Lg49gy5UsYN0cb6a6T4AN23gYTgyCm8BEi0qzrTVlA6TerRgVIjAI59seylPKHeOoDUeZGdEFhWnEn7HIUJ9Hg4XK0usL84bMsry8KLTShDTaonXT2BtL4p1NPCTuIGE0KICEE0/w300-h400/IMG_7837.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While all of this quilting is going on, I also worked on two new fabric lines and submitted them to Marcus Fabrics. I'm working on fabric line #3 now. It takes sooooo long to bring a fabric collection to life! I'm having a Zoom meeting with the graphic designer and Marcus management next week to discuss my submissions and maybe I'll get some sort of timeframe for their release. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I always set the Zoom call up in my quilting room and change out the quilt behind me. I really need to tidy up my room so I can show them the entire setting. We'll see about that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-31238863594933085582024-02-20T06:55:00.000-08:002024-02-20T06:55:07.992-08:00Two Beauties<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I received two more pictures from quilters who made my patterns that I'm sharing with you. The first picture is Country Courthouse which came from Jan. This quilt took First Place and Viewer's Choice at Happy Trails Quilt Show in Surprise, Arizona. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHGsa5xyByWHGhvC1uWDKpIymaDd3v5BuOCH45shUjVKB3aHybAmPcJMeaIYEGtP3g9D4jKOvIp3Rd_ACats5A81KUmduLKovGi-QnQ4a7Htjmr9cnM3fMdxZDfcm2k0L7wx-xVLjzpX3k5WgjvVDMsMzq75MZYMad68zZKSM2vb2KPGauGvARthh42k/s3254/icm_fullxfull.634557035_r49qv2567jkogg88ogoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3254" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHGsa5xyByWHGhvC1uWDKpIymaDd3v5BuOCH45shUjVKB3aHybAmPcJMeaIYEGtP3g9D4jKOvIp3Rd_ACats5A81KUmduLKovGi-QnQ4a7Htjmr9cnM3fMdxZDfcm2k0L7wx-xVLjzpX3k5WgjvVDMsMzq75MZYMad68zZKSM2vb2KPGauGvARthh42k/w369-h400/icm_fullxfull.634557035_r49qv2567jkogg88ogoo.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jan did a great job and is very deserving of her ribbons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next picture of Heritage is from Betty. The quilt was made by her husband Bruce. Here's what she said in the email.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <i>"Wanted you to see my husband’s completed quilt. He has been encouraged to enter it into the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Quilt Show. He is a 72 year old male who began quilting a little over a year ago, with no prior sewing experience. He plans to begin “A Ribbon Runs Through It” next. He really appreciates your quilt plans and looks forward to creating more in the future. He gave me this quilt to display in our guest quarters."</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitM_qv_Ce1RjJTJe7WY9sSp-GrL6_k1lkJVM7QkeB__Vrjhyphenhyphen0yblYjzYQccu0rd2r_bEKorevBQ_55XlmYD0gIunyjOkgZEXGIRUw9-SF6d3FfTxqfZl2R-g_s3bwaj_6_oc_OZy_ZR5eTzHVy34uAkD-xUoYvnrGCJgIO7BXohbOpz9dipG1v7GEH5Y/s640/image0%20(5).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitM_qv_Ce1RjJTJe7WY9sSp-GrL6_k1lkJVM7QkeB__Vrjhyphenhyphen0yblYjzYQccu0rd2r_bEKorevBQ_55XlmYD0gIunyjOkgZEXGIRUw9-SF6d3FfTxqfZl2R-g_s3bwaj_6_oc_OZy_ZR5eTzHVy34uAkD-xUoYvnrGCJgIO7BXohbOpz9dipG1v7GEH5Y/w300-h400/image0%20(5).jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wow, Bruce, you are amazing. I really hope you do enter the quilt in the two shows. I'll be you will be sending me pictures of your ribbons too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">California has been under another atmospheric river for days on end. The rain was so torrential the other night that it kept waking us up. I love to hear the pitter patter of rain on the roof unless it resembles elephants tromping across the roof for hours at a time. The high country is receiving a great dumping of snow which is fantastic. I'll put up with the rain instead of four feet of snow. Last winter was brutal when it came to snow at my location.</div><div><br /></div>All of the rain has kept me inside my sewing room. I'm spending more time quilting and listening to books on Audible. I just finished and highly recommend <i>The Frozen River</i> by Ariel Lawhon and <i>Code Name Helene</i> by the same author. Look these books up and see if they might appeal to you. Both books kept me quilting for hours on end, and the reader drowned out the elephants tromping around on the roof.<div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. If you are interested in purchasing the patterns for Country Courthouse or Heritage, they are located <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewnWildOaksDesigns">HERE </a>in my Etsy shop.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-10655662953932792202024-02-16T06:37:00.000-08:002024-02-16T06:37:36.156-08:00An Italian Country Charmer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello Everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love to receive pictures and feedback when a quilter finishes one on my designs. Isabella from Italy sent me pictures of her beautiful Country Charmer quilt which she made for her daughter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsMacavyMi9rqsVQj6JJ6qXImORDq-A-z9Jxx4y4dsjZFCuF3B1QggyLKojmrEblCjFDQNNRLy-zaS-cIpCybwYhqFZFHJgDZcJw8B1eiXJFtYBOjzNH21P_ladmOf34aAgjn70xCq-hsepHX_GJFRvy1DNhVXTaWbJaLDqy0UfMfAhxxUO04ycjOmX0/s3305/20240204_173250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3305" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsMacavyMi9rqsVQj6JJ6qXImORDq-A-z9Jxx4y4dsjZFCuF3B1QggyLKojmrEblCjFDQNNRLy-zaS-cIpCybwYhqFZFHJgDZcJw8B1eiXJFtYBOjzNH21P_ladmOf34aAgjn70xCq-hsepHX_GJFRvy1DNhVXTaWbJaLDqy0UfMfAhxxUO04ycjOmX0/w363-h400/20240204_173250.jpg" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isabella incorporated a beautiful color palette in her quilt which she has given to her daughter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUntvrPb_AK94XgOr1I6rbapWVhvSvct6mCE5-P1_iq3d3TEO285r10N98LC0mhmaEMg_75XBM2-sf4ipIu9EmFvPILI7OFqUbKbWpORaUISyTFw8eYbxTAX9MTdIsNl-1DPCgjWVh0WkogKHcnqvnsyFQpq6xeU5yg5nkxdq1YE_6CRSzAEgfiwRdGDs/s4000/1000021929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUntvrPb_AK94XgOr1I6rbapWVhvSvct6mCE5-P1_iq3d3TEO285r10N98LC0mhmaEMg_75XBM2-sf4ipIu9EmFvPILI7OFqUbKbWpORaUISyTFw8eYbxTAX9MTdIsNl-1DPCgjWVh0WkogKHcnqvnsyFQpq6xeU5yg5nkxdq1YE_6CRSzAEgfiwRdGDs/w300-h400/1000021929.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Her piecing is so precise!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrXPZwUyKMMrbJdShPPo7je5pxtgVJtmvbnQgcckD63Pz4SXf9PQYJWgB0wIXSPOAw3WPMUBPIEuNi06eR-JTgEnjQ3ftjoY76XybeaH3yMjMW_oNqekvminSDT4jJjEYZz3K_WN3f_qhOzVD3IXC2n7xSWK4l6ZqPSmeIHdjOlGqf5GrtYcU-4Tp6kE/w300-h400/1000021936.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The quilting is perfect for the design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoEWk93QrEPKf-Hx8ALbFjJ2_ZyVZEkBywC_zvneO8UUdtTn-SfQG99eIr0jNc0CxIGT1zfHx-cjaWohO3NJWqD4Auhex204AgNY8xXJzQ6ZOKMc-ogMWiHtyBBbj9QLCPz44BMYgMocz8DTb5TlYsfxNSMUYGscHti5UHMyhGBqERuGrtETi7Fp3TzQ/s4000/20240204_173106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQRIIUQPk8-TN4o03Af3ZYOptHe0004-s2LYNF828bTJ02daYF8JF-cWChYukbtRSnPTurqjcBytJUaivCXDnL8i38ydmUpu6E2w3Q04iOCXcLQ_5t0i9yJF7hzGkdAgl2u7-TPiOzJcaHMnsZwBGDNhTKdUhVUT74JLGldpTLQdlp29SxIAHB70foL8/s4000/1000021928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQRIIUQPk8-TN4o03Af3ZYOptHe0004-s2LYNF828bTJ02daYF8JF-cWChYukbtRSnPTurqjcBytJUaivCXDnL8i38ydmUpu6E2w3Q04iOCXcLQ_5t0i9yJF7hzGkdAgl2u7-TPiOzJcaHMnsZwBGDNhTKdUhVUT74JLGldpTLQdlp29SxIAHB70foL8/w300-h400/1000021928.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It makes me so happy to know that my designs are being created around the world. I shipped patterns to 17 different countries just last year. If you are interested in making a Country Charmer quilt, the pattern is available on my Etsy site <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewnWildOaksDesigns">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you, Isabella, for making my pattern and sending me pictures. Bravo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-46057541885841788642024-02-11T07:28:00.000-08:002024-02-11T07:28:24.763-08:00Bridle Path - From the Heart<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>It's that time again for another chapter in the life of Lexi, my fictional Packhorse Librarian in Appalachian Kentucky in 1935-36. Lexi is writing a journal to her young daughter, Grace.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg191CZDyom1AJCnYijW3m5VoXZMql9cP7HS4spFdJcWW3S8EvbOPrN1vkNsL0i41IWcRaihS99Lg8vDOtpjIFMs9oTQygxMwoEYDEpAwAS82F1rPc-L-sovDkQylDsw1t_lMhZmKCIgGttgL8KBjnGkA4ihQxofbyYq0k_1-Vcxe9CokogprOUTFo2jzg/s786/black%20and%20blue%20block.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="786" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg191CZDyom1AJCnYijW3m5VoXZMql9cP7HS4spFdJcWW3S8EvbOPrN1vkNsL0i41IWcRaihS99Lg8vDOtpjIFMs9oTQygxMwoEYDEpAwAS82F1rPc-L-sovDkQylDsw1t_lMhZmKCIgGttgL8KBjnGkA4ihQxofbyYq0k_1-Vcxe9CokogprOUTFo2jzg/s320/black%20and%20blue%20block.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>If you are new to my blog, I would suggest you start reading from the very beginning. </p><p><a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/09/bridle-path-chapter-one-new-beginnings.html">Chapter One</a> A New Beginning</p><p><a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/10/aroma-of-time.html">Chapter Two</a> Aroma of Time</p><p><a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/11/bridle-path-chapter-3-reflections.html">Chapter Three</a> Reflections</p><p><a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/12/bridle-path-chapter-4-christmas-surprise.html">Chapter Four</a> The Christmas Surprise</p><p><a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2024/02/bridle-path-chapter-5-les-miserables.html">Chapter Five</a> Les Misérables </p><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bridle Path - Chapter 6 - From the Heart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">February 1936<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear Grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This has become a time of
reflection for me while I ride along my route into the hollers and back country
of rural Appalachian Kentucky. I’m not only riding my route and blazing a trail,
but as I ride, I’m sifting through an enormous number of memories in my life
which have brought me to this new and very unexpected route my life has taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As I look around, I
realize the countryside is held captive by the grip of Winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will not be held captive by Winter or by my
own thoughts; I’m going to break the bonds and forge a trail even though my
anxiety level grows with the height of the snow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of those times when I wish
Starkey was 2 hands higher than he is. If he threw me, at least I would land in
snow and not meet the hard earth with a thud. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There is such emptiness
yet richness in the silence in the mountains which makes my senses more aware
of everything around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are times
when I reign in Starkey, and we listen to the stillness around us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such sweet stillness that calms my mind and
soul and gives me time to sort through my thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I marvel at the bluebird sky, a color truly
designed by a higher power for our enjoyment and awe. I also love looking at
the different tracks in the snow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A very
low-slung creature made an odd pattern through the snow in front of me. My
first thought is a fisher cat. It doesn’t like fish and it’s not a cat, so I
have no idea how it received that name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I just know that I would rather not come face to face with one. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My saddle has become my chair
as I spend more time in it than I do at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Was it comfortable….no, but my saddle fits me like a glove and adjusts
to my every curve. Or maybe my body fits every contour of the saddle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wouldn’t call it an easy chair, but it is
becoming a comfortable old friend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I just stopped in and
spent some time with Little Georgie Stoltz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is his favorite time of year as he likes to pretend he is Cupid
with his bow and suction cup arrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must
remind him not to shoot me, so the arrow doesn’t startle Starkey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire family has been enjoying <i>Robinson
Crusoe. </i>I probably stayed longer than I should have and spent some time
reading to them. Sitting by the fire and sipping a weak cup of coffee was just
what I needed to get some heat back into my body. The words of Mrs. Stoltz
resonated in my brain as I left their cabin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Land sakes child, please be careful out there!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My thoughts travel back
to Valentine’s Day, or the ghost of Valentine’s past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the second February 14<sup>th</sup>
since your Daddy’s passing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel as
though the months of the calendar fly by one after the other without much delineation
in time. But Winter, oh how Old Man Winter keeps such monotonous and repetitive
time. The days tick away like the metronome in Mrs. Welch’s cabin. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I find myself drifting
back to when I was in 5<sup>th</sup> grade in Mr. South’s one room schoolhouse
in Cobble Hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were only three of
us in the 5<sup>th</sup> grade if you count Rocky, who took eight years to
matriculate to the 5<sup>th</sup> grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Rocky was just there to warm the pines of his chair but never absorb any
knowledge between his ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His only
pleasure in life was trying to torment the entire schoolhouse of students, and
Mr. South. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On any given day, there
was an assortment of small and large bodies from the age of five to fifteen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part, we all got along pretty
well, except for Rocky and had known each other since we were old enough to
walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could say just about all of us
were in the same poor economic circumstance. There was no income gap in town;
we were all pretty much in the same boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some boats rode a bit higher in the water than others. The good news is
we never knew we were poor; we just didn’t know differently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There was one student,
Glen, who truly was poor, and was, as some said, from the wrong side of the
tracks. I never knew that tracks had a right and wrong side until years
later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boat his family was in
floated lower in the water than the rest of us and was close to capsizing and
taking in water at a fast clip. Glen was the eldest of five children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hand-me-down clothes he wore were
well-worn castoffs from his father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
clothes hung on his painfully thin bones like a scarecrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember he cut holes in the cuffs of an
old sweater and stuck his thumbs through the holes to keep the sleeves from
reaching down to his knees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought
that design modification was genius and told him so.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Glen was likeable but he
didn’t see the inside of a bathtub on a frequent rotation with the other
children in his cabin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His face was
usually dirty which made his smile extremely white. It was a winning smile that
made you overlook the ever-present odor that followed him like a cloud through
the classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We were just kids who
went to school to have fun, be with our friends, and yes learn a thing or two
so we could better our lives. I have yet to understand why long division would
make my life better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention dividing
and multiplying fractions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I take
that back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My knowledge of fractions has
helped Grandma Millie with her quilting calculations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Every day when we entered
the classroom, each of the chalkboards were filled with arithmetic problems. We
had to write the problems down on our paper and solve them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could breeze through the easy section and
would really have to concentrate on the harder problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One by one we were called up to the board to solve
the problem so we could all learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
became a fun game to see who could finish first and we were learning so much; well,
some of us were always learning with the exception of Rocky who made a habit of
making paper airplanes with his arithmetic paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. South put a stop to that and challenged
Rocky to design a paper airplane that would fly over the top of the swing set
in the school yard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could only do
that <i>after</i> he finished and solved all the problems on the chalkboard. That
Mr. South sure had Rocky figured out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During lunchtime, Mr.
South always sat with Glen as he knew no one else would sit with him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glen welcomed this as Mr. South always
slipped him an extra sandwich, an apple, or a cookie made by Mrs. South.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only one in the room who spoke out about
this show of favoritism was Rocky, of course. Mr. South just asked Rocky how
his paper airplane was coming along and would he please give us a demonstration
of his aerial pursuit after lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mr. South was a fresh
graduate right out of the new teachers’ college in Lexington. He was very tall
with jet black hair and always wore the same double-breasted suit every day to
school even when the temperature was way too hot to wear a suit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe this was why he got hot under the
collar when it came to dealing with Rocky on a daily basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our assignment for the
past few nights was making cards to exchange on Valentine’s Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had to use our best penmanship as taught
to us by Mrs. Van Asperen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every night before
Valentine’s Day, I would sit at the kitchen table and make Valentine cards for
my classmates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout the year my
mother saved scraps of paper, lace, ribbon, paper bags, and buttons, and I
would sit and make cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so happy
when she saved some paper doilies from a Church luncheon. This was the best
addition to my Valentine cards ever!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I thought about my best
friends, and each of their Valentine cards received special attention and extra
embellishments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had just one small
piece of paper doily left and had to decide who would get it. I decided that
Glen would appreciate it the most, mainly because Rocky wadded up his skimpy Valentine’s
Day cards last year and threw them into the wood burning stove at the end of
the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I labored over Glen’s
card and thought it was the nicest one that I’d made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t want him to think I was sweet on
him, I just wanted him to receive a nice card since he had so little joy in his
life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The room mothers came
into the classroom toward the end of the day, and we had a nice party with
punch, homemade cookies and then exchanged Valentine’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poor Glen, literally poor Glen, didn’t receive
many cards that day. He shyly looked my way when he saw the card I’d made for
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His fingers traced the heart on top
of the paper doily and his smile lit up the room and my heart. I think both of
us were blushing, but I couldn’t see the color rise through the smudges of grime
on his face.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That sweet moment was
fleeting as Mr. South rang the school bell and we all gathered up our goodies
and headed for home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we filed out,
Mr. South asked me to stay after school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was horrified!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I NEVER got in
trouble in school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mind was racing
through the day while I tried to figure out what I had done to warrant the
punishment of staying after school. Was my long division that bad? I could feel
myself close to tears and was so embarrassed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I sat back down in my chair and awaited my punishment for whatever crime
I’d committed that day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mr. South came over to me
and eased his large, lanky body into one of the student chairs with a long sigh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He looked me directly in my eyes and thanked
me from the bottom of his heart for the Valentine card that I’d made for
Glen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tears of relief started to
fall and spill out of my eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said my
act of kindness to Glen made an impression on him and was an example to the
other students, and for that he was truly thankful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All these years later I still remember that
day unlike any other day in 5<sup>th</sup> grade. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t remember any other Valentine’s Day,
only that special day in 5<sup>th</sup> grade. What I’d done made a difference
in the life of another. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Remembering back to that
day in 1923, took my mind off my current problems in 1936. The passage of those
13 years seems like a lifetime ago. I was now a young widow with a small child
who depended on me for her survival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
known love and loss, too much loss for someone my age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then and there I decided that I needed to
become a force of nature and blaze my way through the woods to those who came
to depend on me for a cheerful smile, a book, a magazine, and to share any news
about Cobble Hill and our country. I needed to make a difference in my
community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On my way back to town, I
stopped by that one room schoolhouse which has expanded to two rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. South was cleaning the chalkboards in the
room for the older kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. Van
Asperen had come out of retirement to teach the little kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No doubt her Palmer Method of Penmanship was
foremost in her curriculum. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I half expected to see
Rocky there, but he finally graduated from 8<sup>th</sup> grade sporting a full
beard and moved on to join the service after a short time of working in the
mines. I wonder if he’s now piloting a plane over swing sets in faraway places.
I knew Glen wasn’t there as he moved away after 5<sup>th</sup> grade to who
knows where. Maybe his family headed off to California to become pickers out in
the sprawling Central Valley. I wonder if he still has the special Valentine. I
also wonder if his smile can still light up a room.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I asked both teachers if
they could save any Valentine’s Day cards from their upcoming party before
anyone had the chance to throw them into the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought they would be a wonderful addition
to the scrapbooks we Packhorse Librarians were making to become part of our
distributing circulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The handmade
Valentine cards would be colorful and good for those learning to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scrap books also contained newspaper
articles, hand drawn quilt patterns, recipes, and other tidbits of information
we could find about our local area and the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We cut pictures out of magazines and catalogs
that we were no longer distributing and put them in the scrapbooks. It was a
fun diversion for us when the weather was too inclement for us to be out on
horseback. I was thrilled to know Mr. South and Mrs. Van Asperen vowed to save
the leftover cards for me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As I left the classroom,
Mr. South looked at me, winked, and asked how my long division was coming
along.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Soon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mama<o:p></o:p></span></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-55807327493294117032024-02-01T10:23:00.000-08:002024-02-01T10:23:53.749-08:00Bridle Path - Chapter 5 - Les Misérables <p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I'm finally posting Chapter 5 for my Packhorse Librarian story. I've had a very busy start to the New Year, and there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aLkZnZSZATfsn9t_-Bc2He5hXKD4rcrR9OwdltJ8fkuHqfyqdUUbU1ut5vkDmUtsP8bGXh4PiTrtH8R0GQ_-rU6Xml8yqPq4ZvC6XCZZ-mfuqXCY5llvFfzAerlZmdk4H6NyYecKFvlUegDzcCj5aZFqDEhDMsMs1o9yabRkNiBoI-Nxvqv6FFD6lRk/s794/Purple%20House.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="794" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aLkZnZSZATfsn9t_-Bc2He5hXKD4rcrR9OwdltJ8fkuHqfyqdUUbU1ut5vkDmUtsP8bGXh4PiTrtH8R0GQ_-rU6Xml8yqPq4ZvC6XCZZ-mfuqXCY5llvFfzAerlZmdk4H6NyYecKFvlUegDzcCj5aZFqDEhDMsMs1o9yabRkNiBoI-Nxvqv6FFD6lRk/s320/Purple%20House.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chapter #5 Month #5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">January 1936<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear Grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When your daddy was
alive, I always looked forward to the first snowfall of the season. You and I
only ventured outside to bring in firewood and then we would briefly play in
the white powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You would mimic me and
look up at the sky and squeal with delight when a snowflake landed on your
tongue, and you would wrinkle up your little nose and make a face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That precious little face always made me
laugh. I don’t laugh as much as I used to, and I need to work on that.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now when it snows, all I
can think about is breaking trail through the snow to get to the back country
to deliver books to those who have come to depend on me, not only for the books
but for my company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I signed up to
become a Packhorse Librarian, I did it to help feed my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little did I know at the time I was feeding
my own soul and helping myself heal while helping others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My mama gave me an old
oil cloth tablecloth to wrap around my shoulders to keep the snow from soaking
through my jacket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The oil cloth was
held in place by a large safely pin. I found out quickly that the clothes pin I
was using to keep it closed was inadequate when it came to keeping the oil
cloth snug around my shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
clothes pin kept popping off and landing in the snow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This meant I had to get off of Starkey’s
saddle and dig around in the snow like a rutting pig to find the clothes pin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How could something so light get buried so
quickly? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This week I have a new
couple on my list to visit, Mr. and Mrs. Portage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their cabin is located 5 miles outside of
Cobble Hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have seen them only a
couple of times when they’ve come into town to either see Old Doc Wood or pick
up a few supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are always
pleasant when I saw them around town, and they seemed to enjoy the company of others.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mrs. Portage is a tall,
wispy woman with thick white hair pulled back into a bun at the nape of her
neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a regal and elegant quality
about her even in poverty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Portage
was a thin, wiry man who always wore a felt hat with a wide brim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He appeared to look more like a scarecrow in
his worn-out bib overalls and plaid shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When he took off his hat you could see a few strands of iron-gray hair
neatly combed across the top of his head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">They were lucky their
cabin received more sunshine than most, making Mr. Portage’s garden the envy of
the holler. Maybe it was his scarecrow-like appearance that kept the birds and
small critters away from his flourishing garden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He set up snares around the perimeter of the
garden to catch an occasional rabbit on a midnight marauding spree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After skinning, the rabbit went directly into
a big black pot and kept them fed for a few days with the addition of a
turnip, carrots, onions, and potatoes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mr. Portage shared with
me that he loved it when he snared a raccoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His face would light up and tell me it was a delicacy which they
enjoyed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They truly lived off the land
and nothing went to waste. The snared raccoon meant there was one less predator
in the woods to steal the eggs right out from under the chickens in the coop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Portage pointed out the shotgun by the
front door of the cabin that took care of a raccoon or two over the past few
months who were ‘poaching’ eggs from his chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He laughed when he used the phrase poached
eggs!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I looked forward to my
ride to see Mr. and Mrs. Portage in the early morning hours through the
woods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The snow has a way of silencing and
muffling all sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except for the occasional
snort from Starkey, and the crack of a broken branch, the woods were quiet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The avian chorus was also quiet while we made
our way through the woods. Blue would bound off in search of a scent while
following a trail of tracks through the underbrush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The world, the morning, and my thoughts were
peaceful as we made our way along the path.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Quite often my thoughts
were not peaceful as I tried to get through each day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only were we trying to survive after the
depression, but there were also rumblings about a new leader in Germany named
Adolf Hitler. Your grandma spoke often about WW1 and the thought of another war
were just too much for me to comprehend. Just like Starkey, I needed to put one
foot in front of the other and make progress through the day and only entertain
thoughts about the good I was doing, and how I was able to put food on our own
table and make our lives a bit better through the Packhorse Librarian program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Starkey, Blue, and I
arrived at the Portage’s cabin at different times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blue was way ahead of me and was enjoying a
belly rub on the front porch from Mr. Portage by the time I rode into the front
yard at their cabin. On the outside, I could tell the cabin was small yet well
cared for. The inside was as neat as a pin. There was an exceedingly small
woodburning stove in the living area flanked by one overstuffed chair and one
rocking chair. The wood stove didn’t have to work too hard to keep the cabin
toasty warm as it was so small.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There was a double bed in
one corner with an iron head and footboard and a well-used quilt to keep them
warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I commented on the beautiful quilt
and Mrs. Portage shared that she made the quilt for their wedding in 1922.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked at them and was doing some mental
calculations and soon realized they had only been married for 16 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They must have both been older when they
married as now, they both appeared to be in their late 60’s, maybe early 70’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time has a way of adding years to a hard life
here in the hollers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There was a small kitchen
cupboard in the other corner with a basin for washing dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The open shelves housed two cups, two plates,
a couple of bowls and cooking utensils, all serviceable but sparse. Mrs. Portage
said she would love to have a piece of calico fabric to cover the shelves to
keep out the dust and add a bit of color to the inside of the cabin. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">They were incredibly
grateful when I asked them if they would enjoy a Reader’s Digest. They quickly
said yes as the only reading material they had in the cabin was their family
Bible which they read every single day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They would sit by the fire and take turns reading to each other while
watching the storm clouds gather all around them. They were snug as two
bugs in a rug inside their modest, little slice of heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">They said they would read
an article a day as that was the way the Digest was originally set up at its
inception in the early 1920’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr.
Portage said he would very much enjoy reading <i>Humor in Uniform </i>since he
was in the Navy during WW1. That brought a smile to my face when I thought
about the Popeye the Sailorman cartoon, I’d watched with your daddy at the
Senator Cinema in Lexington.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cartoon
played before the main attraction of <i>Les Misérables, </i>which at the time
was all the rage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. Portage looked
like Popeye!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">After watching the movie,
I asked myself why I wanted to see a movie with the word <i>miserable</i> in
the title?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt drained and sad at the
conclusion as the movie lasted almost five hours!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a positive note, I felt as though got my money’s
worth, and my life wasn’t nearly as tragic as Victor Hugo’s characters….at
least not yet since your daddy was still alive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I wanted to learn more
about Mr. and Mrs. Portage, and I knew I would develop a strong friendship with
them over time. I didn’t want to ask too many questions, but I expressed my concern
over a large sore on Mr. Portage’s lower lip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He said he was a pipe smoker for years, and his lip was just irritated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That added more to my image of Popeye! I’m sure
Mr. Portage was also growing cans of spinach in his garden which the rabbits could not eat!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Soon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mama<o:p></o:p></span></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-19253835462862701832024-01-12T05:36:00.000-08:002024-01-12T05:36:09.195-08:00Applique in the Snow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello Everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another snowstorm rolled through the other day. I set up my workstation in the dining room so I could watch the snow and work on my applique at the same time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCXaBhGZviho6gcEhhBaXHNjsry67hKzLH9q7elYNuFkuB71P0c839sjiUKPQJX20r6oJ1efzEPbTELEs2uWcxnMRWguXnv9j8PTS7hM-QUC8g7PzWKwmGAi2p9bbfT9opkBFHSs4Q7DkugX7K_CgmmLJXzy-x1m2wY6ISwzCsuZbGt12vWBK6WrddXA/s4032/IMG_7802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCXaBhGZviho6gcEhhBaXHNjsry67hKzLH9q7elYNuFkuB71P0c839sjiUKPQJX20r6oJ1efzEPbTELEs2uWcxnMRWguXnv9j8PTS7hM-QUC8g7PzWKwmGAi2p9bbfT9opkBFHSs4Q7DkugX7K_CgmmLJXzy-x1m2wY6ISwzCsuZbGt12vWBK6WrddXA/w300-h400/IMG_7802.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the applique process, the old-fashioned process using the starch method of applique. I set up my Ott light as the cabin was dark in the middle of the day due to the storm. At 3pm, I stopped for our afternoon hot cocoa break. Was there a splash of Bailley's in it? I'll let you decide.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOs0PeYj18bnSY8iKnx3Otw76krWMFIPURr1LOy_t6udduOnvRk1iicXKcSLvKbJS4ZWQ6xEEsGWlZDXDb7uuxzXYSykTY4LGY8nfH7szKWcpQh4I8oSIkmy1beSNPhfm2Mb5oj2o1Obd40qGZk0KqnlxSZiyI6rf74hci6dzwYhbYGIDZkWsISgk1-Q/s4032/IMG_7794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOs0PeYj18bnSY8iKnx3Otw76krWMFIPURr1LOy_t6udduOnvRk1iicXKcSLvKbJS4ZWQ6xEEsGWlZDXDb7uuxzXYSykTY4LGY8nfH7szKWcpQh4I8oSIkmy1beSNPhfm2Mb5oj2o1Obd40qGZk0KqnlxSZiyI6rf74hci6dzwYhbYGIDZkWsISgk1-Q/w300-h400/IMG_7794.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a new tool which I used to apply the starch to the freezer paper which I really love. It is called the Aqua Touch Marker. It is available <a href="https://thequiltshow.com/shop/notions/quilting-helpers/aqua-touch-markers-by-rnk">HERE </a>at The Quilt Show. The tool comes in a set of 3 applicators, so you have 3 sizes of tips to choose from. You can be surgical where you apply the starch, and it doesn't 'drip' on your workspace. It can be a bit tricky to fill them with the starch, but once that's done, you are good to go for a long time.</div> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlG656JytKhdZQqrxFjs3wbFOVNZt7f1MYh_3uJOOar1hgtoDVPuskjZ-ZvvZfTvZxAa2alZ_Zwcd8qUTqFSq39xvfI5BGjbjR7qyL4HC7nhdiRwer4a_U2f4MMilJkfqlGieVQ3nHoq1pErmrSs9Pl_fCdKnOpT9GRtgYbtkm9beQBPKdnrMjcD3ijsg/s4032/IMG_7795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlG656JytKhdZQqrxFjs3wbFOVNZt7f1MYh_3uJOOar1hgtoDVPuskjZ-ZvvZfTvZxAa2alZ_Zwcd8qUTqFSq39xvfI5BGjbjR7qyL4HC7nhdiRwer4a_U2f4MMilJkfqlGieVQ3nHoq1pErmrSs9Pl_fCdKnOpT9GRtgYbtkm9beQBPKdnrMjcD3ijsg/w300-h400/IMG_7795.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I've been wanting to create a new project to incorporate applique using my <a href="https://www.marcusfabrics.com/category/2-223244/hearthstone-bridle-path-bom/?DefShowFilter=1-198564">Hearthstone </a>fabric. Over the next few weeks, I'll be creating different bouquets of flowers during each of the next snowstorms. Rain is in our forecast for tonight and all day tomorrow......I guess I'll have to work on my piecing and my next fabric line.</div><div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-64922675382049599292024-01-08T06:07:00.000-08:002024-01-08T09:36:52.777-08:00Curling up in Comfort<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>This picture is me over the past few days. We are limiting our trips outside to get a load of wood and respond to Mazey's needs to visit the powder room. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenscu9TfpFHOO-hstFCIm1RxCHMpp6NhhwNAylqkxOCf0Z8LyLnI5Ia0Pjfs5TO-1ovSZ4F1dSuJAeeDB6Ua1hKRbXOAFSM_VNQ2fkWcuvNYN85s-ohTeSLdEuve1cZei8c2K_DT3dHXwey6CUCT1evF68CEpiwr2Dzh_xSgEynbJaX88C76VgI32220/s1587/415504602_827521692512147_523456111465540071_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="1587" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenscu9TfpFHOO-hstFCIm1RxCHMpp6NhhwNAylqkxOCf0Z8LyLnI5Ia0Pjfs5TO-1ovSZ4F1dSuJAeeDB6Ua1hKRbXOAFSM_VNQ2fkWcuvNYN85s-ohTeSLdEuve1cZei8c2K_DT3dHXwey6CUCT1evF68CEpiwr2Dzh_xSgEynbJaX88C76VgI32220/w400-h299/415504602_827521692512147_523456111465540071_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another 5" of snow arrived the other day, adding to our layer of ice. It is so cold; the snow is not melting and falling off the branches of the trees. Today we plan on shoveling because we have to get out and get to the post office to mail the Etsy orders. We may have to hitch Mazey up to a dog sled to maneuver the icy roads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I saw this picture and quote on The Besotted Bookworm site on Facebook. I LOVE it!</div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>“The weather is a friend if you make it one. I look forward to the gray, quiet time for solitude, contemplation, reading, long conversations with friends. Colors are softer, sounds have more depth, the pace is gentler. Instead of resentment at the lack of sun, snuggle into the gray velvet quilt and make yourself a cup of tea." ~ Jennifer Jones</i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Art: Esther Bennink</i></span></p><p>My footnote to this quote is the only way we could have a conversation with a friend is over the phone as we really shouldn't be out on the roads to go see each other. </p><p>Someone asked me in an email if I've ever made a two-color quilt. I had to think for a second and then I remembered my Winterset pattern. I actually love this wall hanging. But the reason I don't make two-color quilts is that I get bored too easily.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1ydyffumBGoR2RorDwrfgbW0OLqZwVu_uilTrO-4HPBvH70nEprQuXqdCtwagdVRBBmEWOmXRAUyoqWlI3hNPw9NBG0-oyYnHoPLbaD5PkE0dp5m6wjPGjYnz-sEH8gv4kitZG_s4Z-d4FdMOjqlGW9ymF1_8AxZEgZDL4eJYJE_lLy9Vc6Ui72e1R4/s1600/DSC_4833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1ydyffumBGoR2RorDwrfgbW0OLqZwVu_uilTrO-4HPBvH70nEprQuXqdCtwagdVRBBmEWOmXRAUyoqWlI3hNPw9NBG0-oyYnHoPLbaD5PkE0dp5m6wjPGjYnz-sEH8gv4kitZG_s4Z-d4FdMOjqlGW9ymF1_8AxZEgZDL4eJYJE_lLy9Vc6Ui72e1R4/w265-h400/DSC_4833.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkOcpaoEMVME6GljXGEJb2VvZJ3tBzAriyfrlryGCUsL05S9hXuTgVuKPWB6oa89TsSy0WfV7LtoT2MG-E-FPgT-Cn1lJgaagyMOR5iQK0mB2zs9F63Nriiue4yOcu3ZmMDOcb6l_zyNott-e06A8M8hdMeD17fkFGzxRuEsheXpHN-7e4pLHJ6RKMM8/s1600/DSC_2921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkOcpaoEMVME6GljXGEJb2VvZJ3tBzAriyfrlryGCUsL05S9hXuTgVuKPWB6oa89TsSy0WfV7LtoT2MG-E-FPgT-Cn1lJgaagyMOR5iQK0mB2zs9F63Nriiue4yOcu3ZmMDOcb6l_zyNott-e06A8M8hdMeD17fkFGzxRuEsheXpHN-7e4pLHJ6RKMM8/s320/DSC_2921.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9JvGd2mPSK3Ta6SqGKToTbGKle-6_p-SuGITBi-aZKWZsy7k7gYWBBcxrSNS4GDAoXhPqGTvsVvJMvU2zhwE-JIrzns_aaQrKlWjyBtj9bYOUeFYcyPVTBJvkFvPfwv-Y2wjwpLJep6840wDQiU5h6jF5oNgCankUqlJDTwLk8mn-KT3BFIBO-ZPbzQ/s1600/DSC_2924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9JvGd2mPSK3Ta6SqGKToTbGKle-6_p-SuGITBi-aZKWZsy7k7gYWBBcxrSNS4GDAoXhPqGTvsVvJMvU2zhwE-JIrzns_aaQrKlWjyBtj9bYOUeFYcyPVTBJvkFvPfwv-Y2wjwpLJep6840wDQiU5h6jF5oNgCankUqlJDTwLk8mn-KT3BFIBO-ZPbzQ/w400-h265/DSC_2924.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCe5SYD6pYUMmeu45J1visyQt04zc74D3cjZIc0qEovNvQkk27XkwXs3b9QOk1efY2Hequtnb4bHhi1-NdKwbbyiPFExIHAFmNfidsvDmcjf8WlKIfCMo3oXbu8jqXK5Za9sdx6fUnzZCuxOWy5nVljU5HA0UjXkI6_bKPF34hhgeaw0LwcpIBVkmrUI/s1600/DSC_2925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCe5SYD6pYUMmeu45J1visyQt04zc74D3cjZIc0qEovNvQkk27XkwXs3b9QOk1efY2Hequtnb4bHhi1-NdKwbbyiPFExIHAFmNfidsvDmcjf8WlKIfCMo3oXbu8jqXK5Za9sdx6fUnzZCuxOWy5nVljU5HA0UjXkI6_bKPF34hhgeaw0LwcpIBVkmrUI/w265-h400/DSC_2925.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I love the challenge of pulling fabric from my stash and combining many different fabric lines and colors. </p><p>When I'm not shoveling today, or working on orders, and designing, I'll be curled up under a quilt by the fire with a cup of cocoa. Sigh......life is good until you start slipping on the ice and your arms act like a windmill trying to stay upright!</p><p>Soon,</p><p>Lynn</p> <p></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-75911170839263499192024-01-07T08:11:00.000-08:002024-01-07T08:11:51.976-08:002023 Year in Review<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>It's 23 degrees this morning at Wilder's Last Resort. The snow that fell yesterday is now frozen solid. All pathways and the driveway turned into an ice-skating rink overnight. We will hunker down inside the cabin until all of the Flat-Landers check out of their Airbnb's and drive or skate their way out of the mountains. </p><p>We have to walk over to our woodpile which doesn't look big enough to get us through the season. We have another woodpile closer to the cabin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-LQm9tt-EdM4fa8icM2CWVt5pAe2lUKr5NRFe_eEiCp8FuLfmhE65EnpX8jCv30QcUZqZjJpOUdSl8vX8NhMQxZVyRE7aSBQzHdvj8fGbePk1AAvt4qUovO0_FCpQW_HQdm8FCNLD7L6pdxdq1yYRpdn0pvnP4fyYTVRjuWmWXJYO1AXyjGE1xL0dfw/s4032/IMG_7789%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-LQm9tt-EdM4fa8icM2CWVt5pAe2lUKr5NRFe_eEiCp8FuLfmhE65EnpX8jCv30QcUZqZjJpOUdSl8vX8NhMQxZVyRE7aSBQzHdvj8fGbePk1AAvt4qUovO0_FCpQW_HQdm8FCNLD7L6pdxdq1yYRpdn0pvnP4fyYTVRjuWmWXJYO1AXyjGE1xL0dfw/s320/IMG_7789%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Usually, I greet the first snowfall with child-like anticipation. This year not so much as last Winter was brutal! The trees look like spring-loaded collapsed snow-ladened umbrellas. It's best not to be under them when they decided to drop their load.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNG4VPF9S9VhT33pyUOBGfJiDvzX31Mrb2RbHUsYRA0Zl2BsEphjecScq2QRzpz5hg0Lf51omagH1P1SfXdRWQuiCYH-_pDMj-3B7u4VyNsH32HQo9Hzo9OtSK1QjbZfuhvV5ZTXeq7ujc5lp7m-CabQpActU4SKS8lTtZjld0DdC_cWx5n8G7bIO8KXo/s4032/IMG_7788%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNG4VPF9S9VhT33pyUOBGfJiDvzX31Mrb2RbHUsYRA0Zl2BsEphjecScq2QRzpz5hg0Lf51omagH1P1SfXdRWQuiCYH-_pDMj-3B7u4VyNsH32HQo9Hzo9OtSK1QjbZfuhvV5ZTXeq7ujc5lp7m-CabQpActU4SKS8lTtZjld0DdC_cWx5n8G7bIO8KXo/s320/IMG_7788%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I haven't blogged since Christmas Eve! This doesn't mean I've been sitting still and doing nothing. There's all of the year-end accounting, order filling, entertaining friends, and being entertained by friends, and working on new projects and a new fabric line.<div><br /></div><div>I thought I would do a year in review on my blog. Let me tell you after taking a look back at last year I became exhausted! Here we go!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>January</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I finished Calico Cottage in preparation for my trip to my trip back to the Chicago area to teach at the Pieceful Gathering retreat. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMLjC0sBRsCARIK4r8A-LBV2KGkhtTUgFm2UY2ovZKsBiK2-t8lFhQ1xLG5ydyqFZUbHrGCTy79fDI5pbFZy4AzgRN2DEwDpYva_w0eaB6C5UTIaNp27TLqgoeG-SoKEF6QNBv0baWDuSmwXsqiaotVXL1QGBQ7oeZSUc2CHRrSVU8P9aG89lQoJVgiE/s3005/IMG_4981%20(1)%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2978" data-original-width="3005" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMLjC0sBRsCARIK4r8A-LBV2KGkhtTUgFm2UY2ovZKsBiK2-t8lFhQ1xLG5ydyqFZUbHrGCTy79fDI5pbFZy4AzgRN2DEwDpYva_w0eaB6C5UTIaNp27TLqgoeG-SoKEF6QNBv0baWDuSmwXsqiaotVXL1QGBQ7oeZSUc2CHRrSVU8P9aG89lQoJVgiE/s320/IMG_4981%20(1)%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><p>I do LOVE these little 3" cottages!</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI7R9Cd0ce1BRNFbXPUkvanrvmAzUDxo5Ar8aNnKGjpfoIGDlwc1yu5tEO0iaOlL6wSkNJmeRFfy588EF5IC0w0VsvY76jhhkYtMcRCYfN7H1kEL6ZoDrRtBbDnuO_5-SJd0pTYJ4UqiMuPhOhF7yyvFDiHhBfvLEwn-zN_RhzVTqDvTMavbVMnU1bXU/s3892/IMG_4866%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3892" data-original-width="2920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI7R9Cd0ce1BRNFbXPUkvanrvmAzUDxo5Ar8aNnKGjpfoIGDlwc1yu5tEO0iaOlL6wSkNJmeRFfy588EF5IC0w0VsvY76jhhkYtMcRCYfN7H1kEL6ZoDrRtBbDnuO_5-SJd0pTYJ4UqiMuPhOhF7yyvFDiHhBfvLEwn-zN_RhzVTqDvTMavbVMnU1bXU/s320/IMG_4866%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><b>February</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>This was the roll-out month for my Bridle Path BOM. We had to turn the dining room into a shipping dock and packaged and shipped thousands of patterns.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0PZRVUMPApZCOl8Nn2IPMdSt_7CagWI8oJFxfridQ1udfvo3_gUvRhgwfI6lQb52Z4TCQ7h_lOGKlmnWplA6C_8aNQjFWdpmmE4t8noe-sEIFOWL_lwngy5FSiKXb2d47DXpejG1DO6s5tt-MXhFZM2wjdYH1VQ_2i_3po4TCuEaQcTC80kvw8bJY8m4/s400/Yellow%20border%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0PZRVUMPApZCOl8Nn2IPMdSt_7CagWI8oJFxfridQ1udfvo3_gUvRhgwfI6lQb52Z4TCQ7h_lOGKlmnWplA6C_8aNQjFWdpmmE4t8noe-sEIFOWL_lwngy5FSiKXb2d47DXpejG1DO6s5tt-MXhFZM2wjdYH1VQ_2i_3po4TCuEaQcTC80kvw8bJY8m4/s320/Yellow%20border%20(1).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFTzgrLySUUH43B_uBqeE8rFc9SWDGX0Yi2vxVZAN_vssM7ldqFRYlxkxVWeiMHUPWISOPgcgnLzeA0zr043ie6kBn7xd2DafUvL0XjQ87aI6RyNmiOg8YNE1_2nmj4pwa0oZ4Zx2LhtvB6ianVp2WuFJDgdQDJIqIdRfxvzgMZiolk8DF_UtqKHfYC8/s1247/6e9435c1%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1247" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFTzgrLySUUH43B_uBqeE8rFc9SWDGX0Yi2vxVZAN_vssM7ldqFRYlxkxVWeiMHUPWISOPgcgnLzeA0zr043ie6kBn7xd2DafUvL0XjQ87aI6RyNmiOg8YNE1_2nmj4pwa0oZ4Zx2LhtvB6ianVp2WuFJDgdQDJIqIdRfxvzgMZiolk8DF_UtqKHfYC8/s320/6e9435c1%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The roll-out of the BOM was also the roll-out of my Hearthstone fabric line.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMpUGYmZm-o0EpPyiChrigdWLx5K6hhw7JW6mGUG4sNqV7uJcg2LJJdA0Q-dzltT6cQkY4ezPUWlmU67cd_TkF86clXXKscw6aVc2Rvgs7OTQ6aaF-u9fYWD2j4mvvNIHBV3LjXfUBsrjABb8BQ2wJg-v_Cw-OzGk3Z5vYkHnQEw8yR09zUcfnpR_xoM/s457/Fabric%20line.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="431" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMpUGYmZm-o0EpPyiChrigdWLx5K6hhw7JW6mGUG4sNqV7uJcg2LJJdA0Q-dzltT6cQkY4ezPUWlmU67cd_TkF86clXXKscw6aVc2Rvgs7OTQ6aaF-u9fYWD2j4mvvNIHBV3LjXfUBsrjABb8BQ2wJg-v_Cw-OzGk3Z5vYkHnQEw8yR09zUcfnpR_xoM/s320/Fabric%20line.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0PC9PR8rC1fXejp8MkZ1AFDZZO4rM82g8ijgXnM32mKBcPky0i2IZ_hK6ndlX1HxPjoMieDHcVZ-Swn5qA8fIq8b1fJxWNWRyKEhpLxWi9ObCvUANG7pLvbPk84kXOLU-YfDVijLDbflgTEjR7v-n_kfHnRyURM1SRzkm9KUXDv51rJihQBazW3gU84/s3231/IMG_5179%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3231" data-original-width="3021" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0PC9PR8rC1fXejp8MkZ1AFDZZO4rM82g8ijgXnM32mKBcPky0i2IZ_hK6ndlX1HxPjoMieDHcVZ-Swn5qA8fIq8b1fJxWNWRyKEhpLxWi9ObCvUANG7pLvbPk84kXOLU-YfDVijLDbflgTEjR7v-n_kfHnRyURM1SRzkm9KUXDv51rJihQBazW3gU84/s320/IMG_5179%20(1).jpg" width="299" /></a></div><b>March</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Gail, and I and a couple of our dear friends, flew to Chicago for the Pieceful Gathering retreat where I was the featured teacher. This quilt shop is a must go to shop!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BDIdzzso5wjV4zZ4YWDFvMEsUSj2lF-nAgjstE2Q-sKIEyuYAk-BAV0lCGZaEI3dDrD1IrkntJxc6uijSwwnreoXHdVoO_hyM8N6VWLIFL2DrAa5KlhF8oLFAJaRu-i38H-DEXdNAywWN9rne01dZHOp7HwXZ0aMsDL27yiJmUO2MZGwk9U_8U-MLNU/s4032/IMG_5458%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BDIdzzso5wjV4zZ4YWDFvMEsUSj2lF-nAgjstE2Q-sKIEyuYAk-BAV0lCGZaEI3dDrD1IrkntJxc6uijSwwnreoXHdVoO_hyM8N6VWLIFL2DrAa5KlhF8oLFAJaRu-i38H-DEXdNAywWN9rne01dZHOp7HwXZ0aMsDL27yiJmUO2MZGwk9U_8U-MLNU/s320/IMG_5458%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It was a bit daunting to teach a workshop to sixty attendees. They were all so nice. and we had such a good time with this creative group of women.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BoN3A59Lj-UUBDb5Qgof50VlYTZ2fP3Ggj0Xh65imvsvCpCnJSlWPr4Os7v6E7aNmOCMbOeYanjL8p1EB2EE1big6V8w2pG-Fh6Kn8kVQbOoy_uweNZkqAhDA6hz-NTkxxTQBISsN_M2iyTT0buv2x70hH6w8dKyfcyFrt-BlUcxaRer2E6ZaL3e09c/s640/IMG_5480%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BoN3A59Lj-UUBDb5Qgof50VlYTZ2fP3Ggj0Xh65imvsvCpCnJSlWPr4Os7v6E7aNmOCMbOeYanjL8p1EB2EE1big6V8w2pG-Fh6Kn8kVQbOoy_uweNZkqAhDA6hz-NTkxxTQBISsN_M2iyTT0buv2x70hH6w8dKyfcyFrt-BlUcxaRer2E6ZaL3e09c/s320/IMG_5480%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />While we were in Illinois, there was a major blizzard at my cabin. I was actually glad I missed it, but I did worry about Mr. Joe and Mazey being home alone.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JdiI9aSA57r3t4suxF9khjlLsaU-QiE0CoI5-fbzyhDDMjGurolHu-rn12SzlTrCs6-BPJZAeAyyMZYEm2ahvI_nXkZtbYoFBAKmUUq0_m_hG5QifZBSI6zbUK2Ok2BC7f9mjLfxm2xY3bkuV-Ju1c5Nnb3KvWvZff6LdnWtnkUjve53ELAT3BgEukw/s4032/IMG_0680%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JdiI9aSA57r3t4suxF9khjlLsaU-QiE0CoI5-fbzyhDDMjGurolHu-rn12SzlTrCs6-BPJZAeAyyMZYEm2ahvI_nXkZtbYoFBAKmUUq0_m_hG5QifZBSI6zbUK2Ok2BC7f9mjLfxm2xY3bkuV-Ju1c5Nnb3KvWvZff6LdnWtnkUjve53ELAT3BgEukw/s320/IMG_0680%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cK_WodreE6DrLrM7tKI23WM_y714a-_t8Qd2N_8TDvErQEzItyzh4-Cvb4cnpxj1fsH-CdwnpubNdWIYhQyhsClU6O26LJ4Kg0zv7Uo_1U7ETIAEvdo3JMmzhsF4sFA0LXUqo3q227uYCtQTA3n70YiNmUtUoWpG1jPJI2DpBKcWvyaTm6XEiUy4i5Y/s4032/IMG_0682%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cK_WodreE6DrLrM7tKI23WM_y714a-_t8Qd2N_8TDvErQEzItyzh4-Cvb4cnpxj1fsH-CdwnpubNdWIYhQyhsClU6O26LJ4Kg0zv7Uo_1U7ETIAEvdo3JMmzhsF4sFA0LXUqo3q227uYCtQTA3n70YiNmUtUoWpG1jPJI2DpBKcWvyaTm6XEiUy4i5Y/s320/IMG_0682%20(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><b>April</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>The sky cleared and the snow melted by the end of April for my first Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat of the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbh1aLSsRYw_UZUUdu366_NIQZxT44pcEsYf8-fPQ2tC0OqRAyMXNuE4kNJu2FUANjmlIDX_SvoGL5DK9kgI5mT_dtZtRQWygpPwoAwP4hRTlJ1qHun7zSGbnKksEBe6qWJciB3ItC6wQOC6f6Twtkmvq__vB0gtVyyLzUYpeU-15zs_psZM8rpbRosg/s2608/IMG-5868%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2608" data-original-width="2405" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbh1aLSsRYw_UZUUdu366_NIQZxT44pcEsYf8-fPQ2tC0OqRAyMXNuE4kNJu2FUANjmlIDX_SvoGL5DK9kgI5mT_dtZtRQWygpPwoAwP4hRTlJ1qHun7zSGbnKksEBe6qWJciB3ItC6wQOC6f6Twtkmvq__vB0gtVyyLzUYpeU-15zs_psZM8rpbRosg/s320/IMG-5868%20(1).jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>May</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I went to a retreat at Zephyr Cove with my quilt guild.<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzHQOTj7Em0wVpCsSgdn3qiu-8yriCx7iKK_p-GkDguDvhdCnWFOIFwtN4zagbomgeQ4UPMix10S3av83p97Ba1yCk16PE-myAZG2C3pjrVmiaxP_NG6IEO8TyPvtYRCa9uXZH1l5sJO1eY3nHBIzxRwLlFgI1dYPM5f7hPeEUu_DEyfPC1tc77n2BZw/s4032/IMG-6050%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzHQOTj7Em0wVpCsSgdn3qiu-8yriCx7iKK_p-GkDguDvhdCnWFOIFwtN4zagbomgeQ4UPMix10S3av83p97Ba1yCk16PE-myAZG2C3pjrVmiaxP_NG6IEO8TyPvtYRCa9uXZH1l5sJO1eY3nHBIzxRwLlFgI1dYPM5f7hPeEUu_DEyfPC1tc77n2BZw/s320/IMG-6050%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />It was fabulous! So fabulous that I'm hosting a retreat at Zephyr Cove in September. I couldn't get this large room, but I did get a beautiful room located right on Lake Tahoe.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaCsfYtHdJfjFN9a6cc2iGaWbGAyCGzn2XVk_RgSqaKopyh1XyJIM6eHfR5YhwxhyphenhyphencOto9OpBIM5aYbj-_xhd7dTGYQN5uTCiNZ1wxhwwguj9n8HBjUHOOsiB5M8ZBKtkXiXWLfKoWhGGFJm3U0w3mS63F1j09h7wzY4nbE_zGN24D7XjFJk-39oYWJs/s4032/IMG-6098%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaCsfYtHdJfjFN9a6cc2iGaWbGAyCGzn2XVk_RgSqaKopyh1XyJIM6eHfR5YhwxhyphenhyphencOto9OpBIM5aYbj-_xhd7dTGYQN5uTCiNZ1wxhwwguj9n8HBjUHOOsiB5M8ZBKtkXiXWLfKoWhGGFJm3U0w3mS63F1j09h7wzY4nbE_zGN24D7XjFJk-39oYWJs/s320/IMG-6098%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><b>June</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>In June, my sister Gail and I flew to New York for a visit to Marcus Fabrics.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPrRfx1nxsQwXz4-I1x3vDSVnQAwAbHy0q7_ZNIbob97iwiarpSf2AnaHPUYvDQ8OCay__g6oGEQu1Vkgl4kqrI4VwK3tOiUKEN92O5SoKYb3nmMZtwFzEPCBVgj5UO1PlZq2OTQlT3G59qJnfCLa_acmuLr0gsC8eVjREv8HSV5SxnRen37RFz3I0Aw/s2981/IMG-6398%20(1)%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="2981" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPrRfx1nxsQwXz4-I1x3vDSVnQAwAbHy0q7_ZNIbob97iwiarpSf2AnaHPUYvDQ8OCay__g6oGEQu1Vkgl4kqrI4VwK3tOiUKEN92O5SoKYb3nmMZtwFzEPCBVgj5UO1PlZq2OTQlT3G59qJnfCLa_acmuLr0gsC8eVjREv8HSV5SxnRen37RFz3I0Aw/s320/IMG-6398%20(1)%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We played tourist in between meetings and dinners with the Marcus Staff and other designers. Here we are at the top of the Empire State Building.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLk0L1P9LWaVQrzPzCfCsjsD-__YFm7ubJQykoZvzN9SgeRH5GcADazLojbdPrQ8JqOn8twxU9ZQE5p5iaexBS5ZiqY3J9B_PNb1-8f2486DjwEdBuxiJPPAp-UyFIr8TN_mM5QC3PNX8-ksaeU2nGQJ_5QgVsTy0YZk2ZhT3pgrDIY1fZt2mItpfPRI/s2048/353992431_282477650813034_8643289483878337005_n%20(1)%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLk0L1P9LWaVQrzPzCfCsjsD-__YFm7ubJQykoZvzN9SgeRH5GcADazLojbdPrQ8JqOn8twxU9ZQE5p5iaexBS5ZiqY3J9B_PNb1-8f2486DjwEdBuxiJPPAp-UyFIr8TN_mM5QC3PNX8-ksaeU2nGQJ_5QgVsTy0YZk2ZhT3pgrDIY1fZt2mItpfPRI/s320/353992431_282477650813034_8643289483878337005_n%20(1)%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Gail planned a full agenda which included the Statue of Liberty, the 911 Memorial, the Brooklyn Bridge, open air bus tour, you name it, we did it and walked over 33 miles in a few days.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHM9hXWZJW4DN8zDacc42X4xHckIc5nMFvyXtOttczsiidpLfNJ1UA1QpeWRKg2kM0KzvEVCk6txnfH7DtLYkx-aoEqz5dh3rKVRBS1XpppxZs59hOM7XtPPi66QXshxkQ8AQAzgBoZJgKCNL9nt6QjlgHaI2Evi1dlzRuFNcsyAQXvpYL9B3y58C1Sg/s2048/354046510_282959424098190_5834467424474675505_n%20(1)%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHM9hXWZJW4DN8zDacc42X4xHckIc5nMFvyXtOttczsiidpLfNJ1UA1QpeWRKg2kM0KzvEVCk6txnfH7DtLYkx-aoEqz5dh3rKVRBS1XpppxZs59hOM7XtPPi66QXshxkQ8AQAzgBoZJgKCNL9nt6QjlgHaI2Evi1dlzRuFNcsyAQXvpYL9B3y58C1Sg/s320/354046510_282959424098190_5834467424474675505_n%20(1)%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>July</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With help from my friends, there were several cutting and folding sessions in preparation for retreats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRl8TAZpH5FtFzVkYlRtukW-lD9y3ER_3pYYuHy14WzgfDU9yT82VveRqc4aazqq2WTwgrViEVlOaCeHNwCdnfcVTsEhcAwJCWYknM6A6rdeABakn7dQP5XbjZgGlZ1kYJXj59cto30Qd2LcKu7219LU-bVL7L_r-ujU2e5Ucy0ZO4Hb9WSwvXYnRX-M/s4032/IMG-6501%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRl8TAZpH5FtFzVkYlRtukW-lD9y3ER_3pYYuHy14WzgfDU9yT82VveRqc4aazqq2WTwgrViEVlOaCeHNwCdnfcVTsEhcAwJCWYknM6A6rdeABakn7dQP5XbjZgGlZ1kYJXj59cto30Qd2LcKu7219LU-bVL7L_r-ujU2e5Ucy0ZO4Hb9WSwvXYnRX-M/s320/IMG-6501%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0FTY7K86Hen4-DavGBOHETaJMEPWNkf_15UQyrJH_4aS8BhRwmAQF6HUmBpst6HsbwB0ZDTZBQkMLIiAKR0PLjXR5jY4O9XCFGJr4yp0lLQIsxlKgHwiOZKYqVb4Ww_XwzveoORSwKgoR4O5wDUpMwi89USOqthAxlOL7r-mBaMel4hLajRMf0kcEOU/s4032/IMG-6760%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0FTY7K86Hen4-DavGBOHETaJMEPWNkf_15UQyrJH_4aS8BhRwmAQF6HUmBpst6HsbwB0ZDTZBQkMLIiAKR0PLjXR5jY4O9XCFGJr4yp0lLQIsxlKgHwiOZKYqVb4Ww_XwzveoORSwKgoR4O5wDUpMwi89USOqthAxlOL7r-mBaMel4hLajRMf0kcEOU/s320/IMG-6760%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What fun we had! I couldn't have done it without so much help from my friends.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hm0_4feTxucXu_i4oA6x8DhbiOxl3nHVeylMmgqnq8R1UDm9EBE959XUXnHE4WrtnSRe357dafvJOK0GfVHphWnEjZjntTgBfU-kdsoMD7vlpSvJDhmbCrKYSLExgz3z58KQixZPWHxUDmKo0siSxnJxXWbOyqfM2ZADG-1IxBEZSNONfHD6tgUm_xQ/s3692/IMG-6763%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="3692" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hm0_4feTxucXu_i4oA6x8DhbiOxl3nHVeylMmgqnq8R1UDm9EBE959XUXnHE4WrtnSRe357dafvJOK0GfVHphWnEjZjntTgBfU-kdsoMD7vlpSvJDhmbCrKYSLExgz3z58KQixZPWHxUDmKo0siSxnJxXWbOyqfM2ZADG-1IxBEZSNONfHD6tgUm_xQ/s320/IMG-6763%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>August</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Retreat #2 at Snowflake Lodge. It's a delight for me to see friends gathering together. This was also the month when I got my venomous bites on my legs. I'm happy to report I'm doing well, but still have some lingering symptoms. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6u6p19Smo2UkU0-dX_T66WSsbh_8iXTcoJPZBCo_7C87HmFHk0IXG0I8GuI1BpIajgTrrLM0nr1aeq8LSRJOSGfAEE6VFE9Se4W5SS-Sa5xV48h2_GfQaRfyQHCNKZsiH97tLSZp6H5mY8Q8oI0j9lERHKvvirrTgjeEPNEG-iaOoX9iN3qvGC6SOuw/s4032/IMG-6807%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6u6p19Smo2UkU0-dX_T66WSsbh_8iXTcoJPZBCo_7C87HmFHk0IXG0I8GuI1BpIajgTrrLM0nr1aeq8LSRJOSGfAEE6VFE9Se4W5SS-Sa5xV48h2_GfQaRfyQHCNKZsiH97tLSZp6H5mY8Q8oI0j9lERHKvvirrTgjeEPNEG-iaOoX9iN3qvGC6SOuw/s320/IMG-6807%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><b>September</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Retreat #3 in September. Sew much fun!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1fhTy3fHZDfjmhzFszIKy4_uvzmVJ2YYIee4VbmEGxCLeVHPaNnVAPoW8uBPVeGZsXNqYn9tALDLot8NT9ERZ73v54gy5jhvBd7njvN5BJKXKqmHsyoISEZoomsmU71dCSszX6Z8GKz-wvy2zvx4hdgocqLraO0Y74or9YkjAtAF0twbu7wHGjaY33o/s4032/IMG-7094%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1fhTy3fHZDfjmhzFszIKy4_uvzmVJ2YYIee4VbmEGxCLeVHPaNnVAPoW8uBPVeGZsXNqYn9tALDLot8NT9ERZ73v54gy5jhvBd7njvN5BJKXKqmHsyoISEZoomsmU71dCSszX6Z8GKz-wvy2zvx4hdgocqLraO0Y74or9YkjAtAF0twbu7wHGjaY33o/s320/IMG-7094%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished my first wool project and made kits for the retreat of Autumn Thyme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3498" data-original-width="2856" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubmloPOVhkkw9hkBZ_8A1sNoRxEukbgbbAJPmfTG_yqa47A0JldPsv83d5gIechl24sMMmOQjs9Apr6hB8nRugj14K1G0TgivNHJX_St-VYa4LqOHkULrXyMV83shynvysb5_C-wCPfNVBzXHYbC8QMc6bifi7M9lU-CR0CsdkuqznglIt8AvwGgumwQ/s320/IMG-7171%20(1).jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mr. Joe and I headed off on a 12-day road trip to Houston for Quilt Market.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpn-5X5SxWlh05B_fiyACdOj7vNytQBAYviK3g0R5AW5CnH_UV-sT7cR7jA1o2pOm071LFFfuaIna1aGQL23FLAFTpsCMWu20npdX9jHC04bJ3q3hZ1Ch-IT2ULckywrvVp9iXsSXIX9SbQ0sHTN20zCJ-Q2addh7OHOAVGdLU9Z4HoZpbRQUSzY2M4w/s4032/IMG-7293%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I spoke at a School House session the first day of the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumbabZfSuxpr4DhNw87vwo0xaDnG89SxlKmb9rR_0AaRdWuiMAuWn0L2nMJN5E85M4NyK60dx5o991lsNq0vpsOyT7zdJy1OBFsIvLq72YhmTtVhLNEK6LaCgiIpQaKeCYV9YVYTD6Z1VTse0BKhPG_0VuwqM7WEk0yt91juWNMoBGaryjsgqW7GsVsQ/s4032/IMG-7351%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumbabZfSuxpr4DhNw87vwo0xaDnG89SxlKmb9rR_0AaRdWuiMAuWn0L2nMJN5E85M4NyK60dx5o991lsNq0vpsOyT7zdJy1OBFsIvLq72YhmTtVhLNEK6LaCgiIpQaKeCYV9YVYTD6Z1VTse0BKhPG_0VuwqM7WEk0yt91juWNMoBGaryjsgqW7GsVsQ/s320/IMG-7351%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>November</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>The 4th and last retreat. The group always comes to my cabin the first night of the retreat.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmnOmdI7F7mYW2-sZXsSunWyhLh7_KLPo7azyYmnUUsf3H0JZchIuF9jvgmClikqjpEeWG5FnGnpuiyEYpZbrHKImB4k-lpmqCKVHqT59RHnEBylPdFx1Hi1-Zih0tQ96yA0PL-sVlhbk1t5MmSZnN7N_UStiIizu7-qOFG-PJSQmUz6mtkfPZsjr84g/s4032/IMG_7417%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmnOmdI7F7mYW2-sZXsSunWyhLh7_KLPo7azyYmnUUsf3H0JZchIuF9jvgmClikqjpEeWG5FnGnpuiyEYpZbrHKImB4k-lpmqCKVHqT59RHnEBylPdFx1Hi1-Zih0tQ96yA0PL-sVlhbk1t5MmSZnN7N_UStiIizu7-qOFG-PJSQmUz6mtkfPZsjr84g/s320/IMG_7417%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD-i_v4cNhDfq_YCaaJB2NiKuDbzBy7RpdNphiU0TjYmfpLtijlzd-ImzSjYMQtr4imQaU2t6ohY2R4eiZ0OuWE6KPqZkVWIb6sMN7ufQ3_o3xzp53qUI0JpLprKJdf-QyTZEU_3Zq_V9OPX9Dp5sVyfaswD-KRvE-VCu3sMWAyUbwQDnwIfmJLeTC9E/s3936/IMG_7490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="3936" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD-i_v4cNhDfq_YCaaJB2NiKuDbzBy7RpdNphiU0TjYmfpLtijlzd-ImzSjYMQtr4imQaU2t6ohY2R4eiZ0OuWE6KPqZkVWIb6sMN7ufQ3_o3xzp53qUI0JpLprKJdf-QyTZEU_3Zq_V9OPX9Dp5sVyfaswD-KRvE-VCu3sMWAyUbwQDnwIfmJLeTC9E/s320/IMG_7490.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I spoke at the Golden Valley Guild in Sacramento to a fun group of ladies. I also taught a workshop.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gYditXYvS94ivUq9-OxOs3y4KC1ppY3QITLO7eXOSchj_kC6OAbaR-2mShUlHhV4oA2jxWxb2s2B2TfNcvILES9i2jKyBqZbTxaunLXniso_VSdGfOiGkVH0p19ycPgrMqjFALeJ41K7SiMUsopN5C1jIeXxK2ee4FJQ6pe8kSAVmYnH3xynia01yb0/s2016/IMG_1585%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gYditXYvS94ivUq9-OxOs3y4KC1ppY3QITLO7eXOSchj_kC6OAbaR-2mShUlHhV4oA2jxWxb2s2B2TfNcvILES9i2jKyBqZbTxaunLXniso_VSdGfOiGkVH0p19ycPgrMqjFALeJ41K7SiMUsopN5C1jIeXxK2ee4FJQ6pe8kSAVmYnH3xynia01yb0/s320/IMG_1585%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ttQ6vMAGVBB4X2X7LdiS9SNF5fmg3938HW8pB0X4NwYXbumDIRbq33MZVMY7BI_jZlvVYSDnx1sgV_oRuhdu17I5fFdR1KcQFqdQh9m2fSJZ47O-Qnd0QBFP8CxBANX50zlBss49nM3AlcshS8JxdSy_ynf1iFz9hQr-jQ8Tiu75CaF3oqW1DVEpvf4/s2016/IMG_1586%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ttQ6vMAGVBB4X2X7LdiS9SNF5fmg3938HW8pB0X4NwYXbumDIRbq33MZVMY7BI_jZlvVYSDnx1sgV_oRuhdu17I5fFdR1KcQFqdQh9m2fSJZ47O-Qnd0QBFP8CxBANX50zlBss49nM3AlcshS8JxdSy_ynf1iFz9hQr-jQ8Tiu75CaF3oqW1DVEpvf4/s320/IMG_1586%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>December</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My year of travel and events was over, and it was time to get ready for the Holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52P03DCWKmC6lpRJDPwaEo4dXdhut6C50MU5zR9EFRtvYhzLSqLF0PSsA25Jvdjz-s3H5ojUr0bfuOdQ26wYwjhozH0sGMP42KrFWFFmvwO6k4BjWUt-She_bZaL0bNBUr1xs3nJChcSPk85A808bEdKj40RPEQld30Hfwv7r1HoOTtSCM__lNXxZzsM/s3835/IMG_7634%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3835" data-original-width="2758" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52P03DCWKmC6lpRJDPwaEo4dXdhut6C50MU5zR9EFRtvYhzLSqLF0PSsA25Jvdjz-s3H5ojUr0bfuOdQ26wYwjhozH0sGMP42KrFWFFmvwO6k4BjWUt-She_bZaL0bNBUr1xs3nJChcSPk85A808bEdKj40RPEQld30Hfwv7r1HoOTtSCM__lNXxZzsM/s320/IMG_7634%20(1).jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>In between all of the trips, shipping BOM and Etsy patterns, and retreats, we went to as many of the events we could to see our grandkids and kids. From FFA, to rodeos, to lacrosse games, to birthday parties we were there. What a year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next year is shaping up to be even more exciting. I'm going to the featured artist at a quilt show in May. I'm hosting three retreats, and I'm working on a super-secret project that is going to put me on the quilting map. There's so much to look forward to that I can't wait to get up in the morning and start in creating. Look out world, here I come!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn<br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><br /></b></div></div></div></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-21793026116289312872023-12-24T06:36:00.000-08:002023-12-24T06:36:36.446-08:00Bridle Path - Chapter 4 - The Christmas Surprise<p> Merry Christmas Everyone!</p><p>Well, it's that time again, another diary entry from my packhorse librarian, Lexie. The months slip by so quickly, especially this month with all of the Christmas preparations, entertaining, and parties. </p><p>My friend Sharon made a Christmas Ribbons quilt pattern this year. I love the large polka dot fabric and large stripe! Sharon will be enjoying her quilt on display for many years to come.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_-2bLq612ILvppDBhlOVJZ2f2H09mjgQi6SlXzP5QaFkgPzxUwWc-ZwN860n6xvQ6j962U4vWQ_j07AQFgw_wkFDqheHsuQskhHNj3hmarP9g48z6c7jCPYTVmHaN4XwTEYWsgQ91-SOWhQSG9m7_hee4z0XItvOoWyippBLYNE_-HpLuuptEnafLrM/s1460/410602632_10227247771432431_973938172924306419_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_-2bLq612ILvppDBhlOVJZ2f2H09mjgQi6SlXzP5QaFkgPzxUwWc-ZwN860n6xvQ6j962U4vWQ_j07AQFgw_wkFDqheHsuQskhHNj3hmarP9g48z6c7jCPYTVmHaN4XwTEYWsgQ91-SOWhQSG9m7_hee4z0XItvOoWyippBLYNE_-HpLuuptEnafLrM/w395-h400/410602632_10227247771432431_973938172924306419_n.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now it is time to travel back to Christmas in Cobble Hill, Kentucky in 1935 to spend a few minutes reading about Lexie, my fictional packhorse librarian. The packhorse librarian program was started as part of the WPA program by Elenor Rosevelt. This is Lexie's fourth diary entry to her daughter Grace. Enjoy. To find chapters 1-3, in the search box on the blog, type in <i>Packhorse librarian story</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpP6C9SR2tQ1R3qKxQIjyNEDC3sw-J61emFG7E-Yf9tkGY9ZsegraFKiXiUZA4ociMSf193m4fUyrtJwg_jlJseKy-uSK52ZWmCMYEzZ58CEd7eblNSVgCxCWdIs_pTohdAbkZJEotD0fIyprno7nuj1i7ZXXqsCRtWEjb6pRSPGoNHECHar54nuI4blc/s1813/Cozy%20cabin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1813" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpP6C9SR2tQ1R3qKxQIjyNEDC3sw-J61emFG7E-Yf9tkGY9ZsegraFKiXiUZA4ociMSf193m4fUyrtJwg_jlJseKy-uSK52ZWmCMYEzZ58CEd7eblNSVgCxCWdIs_pTohdAbkZJEotD0fIyprno7nuj1i7ZXXqsCRtWEjb6pRSPGoNHECHar54nuI4blc/w400-h321/Cozy%20cabin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Chapter #4 Month #4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">December 1935<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear Grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is frigid and icy on
these early December mornings when I get up around 4:30. I must wake you from a
deep slumber and get you ready to stay with Grandma Millie. Before we leave the
cabin, I try to bank the fire well enough to keep the chill off until we return.
By the time we get home, there are just a few embers remaining, just enough to get
a small fire going for warmth and light. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We cuddle up by the glow
of the fire, and I read you a story from a picture book. This is one of my favorite times of the day
and it keeps me going just knowing I’m coming home to you after my rounds. I’m
so thankful that Grandma Millie always has a pot of stew on the stove and a
biscuit ready for me no matter what time I get to her cabin to pick you up. Even
though I’m totally tuckered out, I devour the bowl of stew and biscuit that I’ve
completely covered with elderberry jam.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Since your daddy passed,
it is now up to me to haul the firewood to the cabin from the cords of wood
your daddy so neatly stacked to get us through the winter. I look at the
woodpile and know I’m going to have to spend a lot of time during good weather
to replenish it. The thought of sawing
trees down and splitting the wood sounds exhausting, but it will need to be
done on the days when I’m not working. I
never appreciated a single log of wood until now, and I thank your daddy every
day for keeping us warm. It’s as though he’s giving us a comforting, warm hug
and wrapping us in his love.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m so thankful for
Daniel who works at Leonardo’s Mill. He
brings over a wagon full of mill ends for Grandma Millie and me. The mill ends
are a perfect size to use as kindling and use in our wood burning stoves for
cooking. You love to sit on the floor and stack up a pile of mill ends and
squeal with delight when you knock them over. Your pile looks like the leaning
tower of Pisa before it topples to the ground.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I put you to bed and devote
a few minutes sitting by the fire, mesmerized by the flames licking the inside
of the fireplace. This is my time to think about my day, the people I met, my path
through the mountains, and the good the packhorse librarians are doing by
bringing literacy and companionship to the people in the hollers. I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity
to help my own family with the dollar a day that I’m earning, but the cost of
my new job means less time for you, Grace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There have been nights
when I’m so hypnotized by the flames, that I fall asleep by the fire and wake
up in the rocking chair with a stiff neck in the early morning hours and must
start a new day. I thought that dawn was a dream, but then reality set in, and
it was time to start my route all over again. This is the new route of my life
for which I am very thankful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My mama tells me the only
way to work through my grief at the loss of your daddy is to help others in
need. I’m determined to blaze a trail
through the mountains and through my grief at the same time. So, I pack up my memories in the pillowcase
filled with books and head out into the hollows to bring a spark of light to
those in need.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Those McKevitt boys are
at the forefront of my mind, and they tug at my heartstrings. I stopped by last
week to pick up the Primers and Sears & Roebuck catalog I left with Mrs.
McKevitt and the boys, Harley, and Donny.
There was an extra glimmer of excitement in their faces when they told
me what they thought they were getting for Christmas…..an erector set. They said their daddy told them they could
make anything in the world they wanted with the gift they were going to receive.
They were sure it was an erector set, and in my heart, I knew their dream would
not be fulfilled. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After my visit to see the
boys the week before and I heard about their desire to get an erector set, I headed
over the see Mrs. Jerome Reginald Steiniger, the pearl-sucking prude, and asked
if there was anyway, she could find the funds from the Ladies Aid Society to
purchase an erector set for the boys. A
look of concern washed across her face and was quickly replaced with a frown. Her
frown was swapped with a look of sympathy as she gently told me there was too
much poverty and need in the area to spend money on something as frivolous as
an erector set to make two little boys happy.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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I dropped you off with Grandma Millie, I could see that she had been busy
making ornaments out of clothes pins for our Christmas Tree. There were two of
the new clothes pin ornaments on the table. She carefully paints each face on
the top of the clothespin, and paints black shoes on the bottom. She fashions
little dresses and adds bows and bits of ribbon leftover from items she keeps
in her wicker sewing basket. She sold some of the ornaments for a penny at the Christmas
bazaar at the church. With her earnings, she bought a few oranges for Christmas
and some lemons for pie.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfPNhbq740tAUG9gogo_BQzMOWrF-nxfA2hazmIvZRPj-5-YmmaAPvCBPDimaRJC3LV4BsPr3iN2zhrtMwS8tn_C0Iqn4d94nOc-p4XBG9_Gb1XtRTcJxy4G5mYtkJETRWC129XK7b4Cml61l0JzmQOQO9DR20BxkrX2289vABrim3ci6qvhfNMO7aPA/s2475/Vintage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="1650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfPNhbq740tAUG9gogo_BQzMOWrF-nxfA2hazmIvZRPj-5-YmmaAPvCBPDimaRJC3LV4BsPr3iN2zhrtMwS8tn_C0Iqn4d94nOc-p4XBG9_Gb1XtRTcJxy4G5mYtkJETRWC129XK7b4Cml61l0JzmQOQO9DR20BxkrX2289vABrim3ci6qvhfNMO7aPA/s320/Vintage.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I kissed you goodbye then
headed over to the packhorse librarian room at the back of the library to fill
my pillowcases with books and catalogs. I like to think I’m filling the
pillowcases with knowledge. I will be so
pleased when I have enough money to purchase a set of saddlebags, because I’m
afraid my pillowcases are going to deteriorate sooner rather than later. It
also concerns me that my Starkey is getting poked by the corners of the books. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Some new items were
available for me to choose from for the folks on my route. When I spied a <i>Popular
Mechanics</i> magazine, I knew Harley and Donny would love it as they were so
intent on learning how things work. Their poverty never put a damper on their thirst
for learning. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I found out that I have a
new stop along my route, Mr. and Mrs. Stoltz and their son Georgie. Everyone in
Cobble Hill (us locals call it Cob Hill because cobble sounds too much like
gobble) have always called Georgie ‘Little Georgie Stoltz’ even though he is now
forty-two. Little Georgie thinks there is an Indian behind every tree and carries
around a toy bow with a suction cup arrow. The family lives fairly close to
town, so they are the first stop on my route today. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Apparently, Georgie’s
birth was a tough one, and Old Doc Wood needed to use forceps to assist in the
delivery of a very reluctant and large baby. Little Georgie was never right in the head,
but he was very dear to his parents and everyone in town. The townspeople would
pretend to be injured and feign terrific pain when Little Georgie shot a
suction cup arrow at them. Little Georgie would collapse into gales of laughter
which was a welcome sound around town. When he was talking to you, he was
always pointing out the Indians behind the trees. We all played along with it and
Little Georgie would dart off in search of the elusive Indians.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I found a copy of <i>Robinson
Crusoe </i>while I was loading up my pillowcase and wondered if Little Georgie
would enjoy it if I read a chapter or two aloud. I am not sure he could sit
still long enough, but I think his parents would like to have the distraction of
their minds being carried off to a different world filled with adventure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Starkey, my dog Blue, and
I headed off along the fence line up to those on my route. The first part of
the route is easy traveling, but fairly soon the fence line ends, and the game
trails begin, and up, up, up we travel. I enjoyed listening to the birds sing,
an <i>avian chorus</i> as my mama calls it. The squirrels dart about storing nuts in
anticipation of the harsh Winter. How do they remember where they store them?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Today is the Winter
Solstice, which changes the rhythm of life in the mountains. Livestock was slaughtered
so they did not have to be fed during the hard months of Winter. The meager
gardens will stop producing and fresh vegetables will not be on the table. Only
canned vegetables will be available for those who were able to put some away in
root cellars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Soon I arrived at Little
Georgie Stoltz’s cabin. The rock foundation supporting the front porch is in need
of repair, as is the rest of the foundation.
Georgie met me on the front porch with bow and arrow in hand. I raised
both of my hands in the air in complete surrender and asked him not to shoot as
I didn’t want Starkey to get spooked. I felt that I only had time to read one
chapter of <i>Robinson Crusoe</i>, which they all enjoyed. Little Georgie was
able to keep still long enough before he ran off in search of Indians. I
told them I’d be back the week after Christmas and I’d try to make time to read
some more to them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When I arrived at the
McKevitt’s I was surprised that the boys didn’t meet me outside. When Mrs. McKevitt
opened the door, I saw the boys over in the corner engaged in activity with
their one hand-carved truck made by their father. Mrs. McKevitt shared with me
the news that her husband had recovered from his injury at the mine and was
able to return to work, which was a godsend. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The boys were rather
sullen until I took out the <i>Popular Mechanics</i> magazine out of my
pillowcase for them. They quickly
abandoned their truck and laid right down on their stomachs in front of the
fireplace on the cold cabin floor so they could both look at the magazine at
the same time. They were very curious about an article on plumbing and asked me
to read it to them. I had to explain to them what plumbing was, and they were
amazed that people actually had an indoor outhouse! Harley asked me if there was a half-moon on
the door to let in the light. I didn’t have to worry that the pages of the
magazine would end up in their outhouse! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">I told them I would be
back right after Christmas to see them, which brought smiles to all of their
faces.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">I think baby Stanley even smiled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Our Christmas Eve dinner
was wonderful. We were so grateful when Old Doc Wood stopped by and gave us a rabbit
and a few potatoes the day before. His patients often paid him with food, and
he had more than he could use. Grandma Millie supplemented the fried rabbitt
with cooked turnips and carrots from the root cellar. We also had a delightful and
heavenly lemon meringue pie. What a treat and feast!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">After dinner there was a knock at our door. We both
assumed it was a neighbor stopping by to swap howdies and wish us a Merry
Christmas. Much to my surprise, I saw Mrs. Jerome Reginald Steiniger’s ample bosom
staring at me in the face. She handed me a round container of Tinker Toys and
told me this was a more appropriate gift for boys their age, and I best get
over to the McKevitt boys first thing in the morning. I never had such happy
tears spring so quickly from my eyes. I wanted to hug her, but her bosom and
the container of Tinker Toys got in the way, and I didn’t think she would
accept a hug. This Christmas Eve is when I stopped calling Mrs. Jerome Reginal Steiniger
the <i>pearl sucking prude</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I dressed quickly first
thing Christmas morning and rode over to the McKevitt’s with the Tinker Toys
safely packed in my pillowcase, The
Tinker Toys were wrapped in brown paper with a sprig of greenery on the top. I
also had two oranges for the family.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The boys were on the
floor of the cabin playing. They came running over to me and told me they didn’t
get an erector set for Christmas, but instead they got a box of chalk. They told me they could make anything with a
box of chalk just like their daddy told them! They were drawing all over the
cabin floor and complained to little baby Stanley when he crawled across their
pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">As the miners went down into the mine, using a piece
of chalk they put an ‘X’ by their name indicating they were in the mine. At the
end of the day, they erased the ‘X’. Mr.
McKevitt asked the paymaster if he could have the small bits of chalk leftover
at the end of the day. By the end of the week, the paymaster gave Mr. McKevitt
a handful of small bits and pieces of chalk. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I did not want to diminish the importance of the gift from
their parents, so I took them aside and told them what I had for the boys. Mr.
McKevitt said the boys could use the chalk to draw roads on the floor for the cars they could make with the Tinker Toys. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The look of amazement on their faces was priceless
when I opened the pillowcase and gave the boys their present. I told them Santa
had delivered the present to the wrong cabin. I was just the delivery person
without a sleigh and reindeer…..but I did have Starkey to lead the way. The
oranges weren’t a huge hit with the boys, but they were for their parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I rode away from their cabin with a full heart and
thinking 1936 is going to be filled with promise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Merry Christmas everyone!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Soon,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Lynn</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-91968504342034189032023-12-23T13:56:00.000-08:002023-12-23T13:56:44.763-08:00Merry day before Christmas Eve<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I know all of us are so busy this time of year as the BIG day will be here soon. The presents are wrapped, the cards are mailed and now it's time to sit back and enjoy the season.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHaqFeGVj0nKqhjljHn8LpVHkKbsPdSm6PEsPSpHmZvhMEVOqe2aBV_iQc6gr5jUhBX-n6kfJHAODKA6HZdYxqz7um-dGDe304yglL3tV1n1Bx1LG7ay7tYkNcqRMgstmhpPvaWi5LCrswYBy50snfrHxY5vtHkNpRwuYt7sW1DctN7goRV8b4GufPG4/s4032/IMG_7716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHaqFeGVj0nKqhjljHn8LpVHkKbsPdSm6PEsPSpHmZvhMEVOqe2aBV_iQc6gr5jUhBX-n6kfJHAODKA6HZdYxqz7um-dGDe304yglL3tV1n1Bx1LG7ay7tYkNcqRMgstmhpPvaWi5LCrswYBy50snfrHxY5vtHkNpRwuYt7sW1DctN7goRV8b4GufPG4/w300-h400/IMG_7716.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I forgot to put my Homemade Holiday table runner out on the Hoosier until the other day! Maybe I have too many ornaments and table runners and forget what I have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi1-R7OaqnRCkQXxzV6q6O1PK4Xz_MW9GlAFJt7ly57YIKW7bzrfjX06XH3zc0e_VnzI-nNXfnJ29JtY81_7Qm01ZAiCr6B8lTwRMyXgnX04kfv2kZjEcBp5TmseXH06iklxhrT8sYgofZg2ITdcT6VJxAhUba-WLKgG3osv_wP-i1EwQDqBegdFwcsI/s4032/IMG_7711%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi1-R7OaqnRCkQXxzV6q6O1PK4Xz_MW9GlAFJt7ly57YIKW7bzrfjX06XH3zc0e_VnzI-nNXfnJ29JtY81_7Qm01ZAiCr6B8lTwRMyXgnX04kfv2kZjEcBp5TmseXH06iklxhrT8sYgofZg2ITdcT6VJxAhUba-WLKgG3osv_wP-i1EwQDqBegdFwcsI/w300-h400/IMG_7711%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started baking today. If I start too early, we eat everything before Christmas! I'm sharing my Orange Coffee Cake recipe with you. We can't eat this before Christmas morning because someone may notice a missing piece or two. I love sitting by the tree Christmas morning well before the house awakens. I have a cup of coffee in hand and a piece of this coffee cake.....yum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosHHejxm_x9Y6-32rsnS-uyD9TmRlTrAsb6RGyS3fiuccj7UR0579eumsY3dwGm5RurA5Hkbi176Egz23L-wpxzt0XhOJdGW0YCHP4yOizOPhMBvJkHi-rl-AXsIlpdWnUqErjcfvoC5BVe3Zr-pWeN5sKHMyPhMPNNhVlSJGGOrqOmCDkLi2IZfcz2k/s4032/IMG_7718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosHHejxm_x9Y6-32rsnS-uyD9TmRlTrAsb6RGyS3fiuccj7UR0579eumsY3dwGm5RurA5Hkbi176Egz23L-wpxzt0XhOJdGW0YCHP4yOizOPhMBvJkHi-rl-AXsIlpdWnUqErjcfvoC5BVe3Zr-pWeN5sKHMyPhMPNNhVlSJGGOrqOmCDkLi2IZfcz2k/w300-h400/IMG_7718.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is what it looks like just before it goes in the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgFnRyCCIVB38qWjfiKohjd1tC87jFY8cMqk6w2mrvrun1jEIV4zB53uUMsq8RxVz_QXxRXPG7nXPTL1H_pgq7REfTPrAdZ1m8JOgC_-YbgHjseacqnHrAqvrq50eMhoT9fRFrPg_CEFQ2fSN_PHhEREbd2zyOUqepXyyagn-oKMAs0eFVqYljnrZcjQ/s4032/IMG_7717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgFnRyCCIVB38qWjfiKohjd1tC87jFY8cMqk6w2mrvrun1jEIV4zB53uUMsq8RxVz_QXxRXPG7nXPTL1H_pgq7REfTPrAdZ1m8JOgC_-YbgHjseacqnHrAqvrq50eMhoT9fRFrPg_CEFQ2fSN_PHhEREbd2zyOUqepXyyagn-oKMAs0eFVqYljnrZcjQ/w300-h400/IMG_7717.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h3><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f">
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Coffee Cake</span></h3><div>¾ cup sugar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1 tablespoon grated orange rind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">½ cup melted butter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1 cup sifted powdered sugar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2 tablespoons orange juice</p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Combine sugar, nuts and orange rind in a small
bowl. Separate each biscuit; place a
cream cheese square in center of one half, and top with remaining half,
pinching sides together.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Dip in butter, and dredge in sugar mixture. Stand each biscuit on edge in a lightly
greased 12-cup Bundt pan. Drizzle with
remaining butter, and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Bake at 350<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">°</span> for 45 minutes or until
golden brown. Immediately invert on a
plate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Combine powdered sugar and orange juice and
spoon over warm coffee cake.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">Enjoy,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">Lynn</p></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-61932310716691149262023-12-14T07:30:00.000-08:002023-12-14T07:30:41.347-08:00Heritage in Hearthstone<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I, like you, have been busy getting ready for the holidays, so I haven't been posting very often. I did run across this file on my computer where I re-colored my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/557994514/heritage-quilt-pattern">Heritage </a>pattern using my <a href="https://www.marcusfabrics.com/category/2-223244/hearthstone-bridle-path-bom/?DefShowFilter=1-198564">Hearthstone </a>fabric line. I love the introduction of a bit of the plaid.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdOhKE8TSSQMS4CrFSPffkNcLPJz8BGN8ABMW5hRMmGuqa8kWFpy87Z6CdmxxPe__ywQd-UYpdKmZtIgxeekhyphenhyphenCXjgkULPZINupOL5aJThe73fk3FzyZmTrNIEjBns24HhTsg2RR4W4eH6hJXuBSrQW7D29hNkDVt2hgoocIsNuU4KVmrWuTHg1JfHCs/s825/New%20heritage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="825" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdOhKE8TSSQMS4CrFSPffkNcLPJz8BGN8ABMW5hRMmGuqa8kWFpy87Z6CdmxxPe__ywQd-UYpdKmZtIgxeekhyphenhyphenCXjgkULPZINupOL5aJThe73fk3FzyZmTrNIEjBns24HhTsg2RR4W4eH6hJXuBSrQW7D29hNkDVt2hgoocIsNuU4KVmrWuTHg1JfHCs/w400-h393/New%20heritage.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really like it in this colorway and now I just need the time to make it! Let me know if you would like the fabric requirements.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJs1pCyBtAwDJw1HxeDxWY-Mct07YjNTfhFkAJfQcGF3RtINtw3YnE12T0JEOMPCmTA2eQ9hWziSR0QjUOCoku9SnfjAA0pHY4DHN9-bJoO_HNEAL2c4HzIdXHyMBYWbmj-mHCy1NsTlYNfFbNgVGZ4W6HwtUejxs1r1WrIt9uFTYceg10mDPvd9MhHQ/s3600/Hearthstone%20Heritage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="3600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJs1pCyBtAwDJw1HxeDxWY-Mct07YjNTfhFkAJfQcGF3RtINtw3YnE12T0JEOMPCmTA2eQ9hWziSR0QjUOCoku9SnfjAA0pHY4DHN9-bJoO_HNEAL2c4HzIdXHyMBYWbmj-mHCy1NsTlYNfFbNgVGZ4W6HwtUejxs1r1WrIt9uFTYceg10mDPvd9MhHQ/w400-h400/Hearthstone%20Heritage.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The house is all decorated and the presents are wrapped except for a few stragglers. We've been going to Christmas parties and now it's time for us to host one tonight for some friends and neighbors. If I don't get too preoccupied, I will post pictures of our dinner menu. If the recipes turn out, I'll post them too. The dessert I'm making is a Frozen Baileys Mochaccino, Mr. Joe's favorite. He will be in the kitchen slicing and dicing with me today and he will be making a loaf of his sourdough bread. He's perfected his sourdough baking after several attempts which resembled hockey pucks. Now his loaves are company worthy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mr. Joe had quite the surprise which elevated his heart rate to a dangerous level. He walked out the sliding glass door and came face to face with a bear on our deck railing. He immediately backed up into the house while the bear leisurely walked down the steps to the lower patio. I grabbed my phone and took these pictures. Mazey, our bear early warning system, totally spaced out on this encroachment into her territory. She never uttered a peep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEAv6Tm5sYnjD8bbm8VTwNp_NawPCqZWEXrSGKVxGiBUyMpPYQxm2jI18ytsIoeJHNxT165Pf8Ok8nuPlAtgYeoIeCjxrmzD9idPHWpxVlEvWP9x-ehEGgYHXc3FpmQQv0VoR6hUq9j0ifvZtZwGpC7Ny1__kVVC9QBZ4ZkD0dfrMdeVVM4ggMXXqnkM/s1917/IMG_7670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="1474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEAv6Tm5sYnjD8bbm8VTwNp_NawPCqZWEXrSGKVxGiBUyMpPYQxm2jI18ytsIoeJHNxT165Pf8Ok8nuPlAtgYeoIeCjxrmzD9idPHWpxVlEvWP9x-ehEGgYHXc3FpmQQv0VoR6hUq9j0ifvZtZwGpC7Ny1__kVVC9QBZ4ZkD0dfrMdeVVM4ggMXXqnkM/w308-h400/IMG_7670.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It appears that the mama has left the cubs on their own. How does she leave them without them following her? The cubs have been spotted around the neighborhood on their own and they've been getting into cars. We are guilty of leaving our car doors open while unloading groceries and hauling them into the cabin. We are going to have to be much more careful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOLp4YDV1LUJsb7RRFjPh5ZRlqUDu6JfOmx6qPhd4bA0qbVBfM7N6TNHzzme_EcVimDvq_-jqEjiNpEdzX1-O7_iz3B4DjWPz3rLnglj-qDDnaTWgX075LDayB6_yVy-Bt6An9FPs6OYTcpdQ7YB9xGdLs2Z1c0cYcxwG_Prvo5Aii6eVs2w0_hX-LTo/s4032/IMG_7671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOLp4YDV1LUJsb7RRFjPh5ZRlqUDu6JfOmx6qPhd4bA0qbVBfM7N6TNHzzme_EcVimDvq_-jqEjiNpEdzX1-O7_iz3B4DjWPz3rLnglj-qDDnaTWgX075LDayB6_yVy-Bt6An9FPs6OYTcpdQ7YB9xGdLs2Z1c0cYcxwG_Prvo5Aii6eVs2w0_hX-LTo/w300-h400/IMG_7671.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's a lot on my plate for the coming year. It's all good, it's all exciting, it's all very intimidating. 2024 is going to kick off with a big bang!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-53600625827422242472023-12-08T15:20:00.000-08:002023-12-10T05:33:45.606-08:00Month #4 Bridle Path Tutorial<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I've been doing a bit of fighting with Google Docs and I think I finally made this document accessible on that platform, so you can easily print out this tutorial. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hjqJVLNDa6rHDVNJ92Rwrro6NDziAr84XaBfqT90j08/edit?usp=sharing">HERE </a>to access the tutorial.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq-Wjzh87_vCV1Q0ytVx3LfENn2NmPrRytpRfgztsTbqhv2H7r-cqFGViEGbWh4h18q9tJZ4rnxuP0EQrp753PJVw8zyKC9Zv3xNYl4yLrUrcIndhSpmyfX1pdB6wCfD2I68iKebu2_9BojUnnmY3QpUQNLxIBats34XrMiMTEOO7EmkVPJ_3DAqZZYk/s2697/IMG_7658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="2697" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq-Wjzh87_vCV1Q0ytVx3LfENn2NmPrRytpRfgztsTbqhv2H7r-cqFGViEGbWh4h18q9tJZ4rnxuP0EQrp753PJVw8zyKC9Zv3xNYl4yLrUrcIndhSpmyfX1pdB6wCfD2I68iKebu2_9BojUnnmY3QpUQNLxIBats34XrMiMTEOO7EmkVPJ_3DAqZZYk/w400-h394/IMG_7658.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><p><b>First of all, on Page 10 of your pattern, change the size of the plaid Piece B to 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". The 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" will work, but you will not be able to line up your plaids as well.</b><br /></p><p>Now, begin cutting your parts and pieces out for the interior of the blocks on page 11. The pieces are shown below. Using an Omnigrid or Fons and Porter 1/4" ruler, mark the stitching line on each of the lighter fabrics. You will be making HST with these pieces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCm1c43z-vUNLEEe2LwAyrEP1zhNIflgQRssTaTfcaP3Q4vELZSmnNG49ilshQ_MHm0xolzopbD9WMVfKwHVkojNbaWL5rZVmhc-8YT_54BFUfC3IBv5F0XOj7ZRKrVwHcpE3FfZ6LP_QUMC7i7jsUfiL1KW2v7D4z2rWZ5o31u0fCDb3BcvF8zShSb4/s3499/IMG_6658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3499" data-original-width="2992" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCm1c43z-vUNLEEe2LwAyrEP1zhNIflgQRssTaTfcaP3Q4vELZSmnNG49ilshQ_MHm0xolzopbD9WMVfKwHVkojNbaWL5rZVmhc-8YT_54BFUfC3IBv5F0XOj7ZRKrVwHcpE3FfZ6LP_QUMC7i7jsUfiL1KW2v7D4z2rWZ5o31u0fCDb3BcvF8zShSb4/w343-h400/IMG_6658.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch directly on the line, or just inside the line toward the center if your components tend to run too small.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScAhB5Br7nnOSS_pSaa1Bo1FwqJeA5oDlWbX5KAhb8DMxOGZyWG86vKdCdrFDZ6mlj8ws0yRiZ8RFV8FE6r9PVQIbKk2YNS0XLlBFWN4Ylh631N9juQBE07AR6Go0BziFcaWDcARIGXc8FGzzbE-jO8UxmaPFuwNytvr5zhUFexCthQ-rEnsnR24VNZE/s3024/IMG_6662.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="3024" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScAhB5Br7nnOSS_pSaa1Bo1FwqJeA5oDlWbX5KAhb8DMxOGZyWG86vKdCdrFDZ6mlj8ws0yRiZ8RFV8FE6r9PVQIbKk2YNS0XLlBFWN4Ylh631N9juQBE07AR6Go0BziFcaWDcARIGXc8FGzzbE-jO8UxmaPFuwNytvr5zhUFexCthQ-rEnsnR24VNZE/w400-h211/IMG_6662.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will now have (4) HST which look like this. Press toward the dark fabric. No need to trim just yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzEQrWYXINkqDgxjGE5MhuaqLzQ-a-3Sp4XRrJavDAChm6Pup1jGNbBBvmzajXc5FSnguzfOGkqujmqs0jhQK1Z21RpWCzlux0w4NME-N3O2NWFr3x4bIu2LZ7clpALVtAxxmctu0rqFztqWP2cvhT-6DbMyEG81cUPG6WY7QYl2m-V4V74PhllG4c9M/s2848/IMG_6663.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="2848" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzEQrWYXINkqDgxjGE5MhuaqLzQ-a-3Sp4XRrJavDAChm6Pup1jGNbBBvmzajXc5FSnguzfOGkqujmqs0jhQK1Z21RpWCzlux0w4NME-N3O2NWFr3x4bIu2LZ7clpALVtAxxmctu0rqFztqWP2cvhT-6DbMyEG81cUPG6WY7QYl2m-V4V74PhllG4c9M/w400-h141/IMG_6663.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place a light/black HST on top of a blue/black HST. The seams will butt up to each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdLtfYUoG73O1o4oEEwc1lloWdoSFRvjGpiqxitlu96-2-YJm41IySwqNmzEOpqBR2_A1CqVYLDY6lUEOF1gn3xHiev65wW5vta819CF8Zu0n-k2R4-uoSZzc4Ybv9706skP_LatwvLKtH1S746dJ4QSJ2X9ESvHyObc5N7-gTqt-WH5rVo0FENCJFgQ/s2752/IMG_6664.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1421" data-original-width="2752" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdLtfYUoG73O1o4oEEwc1lloWdoSFRvjGpiqxitlu96-2-YJm41IySwqNmzEOpqBR2_A1CqVYLDY6lUEOF1gn3xHiev65wW5vta819CF8Zu0n-k2R4-uoSZzc4Ybv9706skP_LatwvLKtH1S746dJ4QSJ2X9ESvHyObc5N7-gTqt-WH5rVo0FENCJFgQ/w400-h206/IMG_6664.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to use a 1/4" and mark on each side of the ruler using a fine point Frixion pen. Stitch directly on the lines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05VTY92v4q2QfENsNhSUQtWCyzynX-1SDZ7w4D35pA7lGYNeyWRgmxgDSbENIOPYIFAQU4W8nYbwTr60yAywjIkbqXack1oep7K5_rF88lM8PaIsvSr5avUAmUE3JUgnOi4ciu-_1xRR9ja19qPa6GnKBr142PuBn5fl8J2CtdVhAiL62ozy8PtnEOUM/s2990/IMG_6666.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2727" data-original-width="2990" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05VTY92v4q2QfENsNhSUQtWCyzynX-1SDZ7w4D35pA7lGYNeyWRgmxgDSbENIOPYIFAQU4W8nYbwTr60yAywjIkbqXack1oep7K5_rF88lM8PaIsvSr5avUAmUE3JUgnOi4ciu-_1xRR9ja19qPa6GnKBr142PuBn5fl8J2CtdVhAiL62ozy8PtnEOUM/w400-h365/IMG_6666.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Twirl the seams to reduce bulk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLtP_dTntta2thG6JKAwB42ud5Rq4qug_lbKNyeqTYpAN-FtR-IDJkNYyc7EjgQP_osX067uLLc2h5MzaNJCkNRD49gsSgZ2nVwLCcxm50Ddyj95t4HjH-rbQvUqvQT9BudLIT2YMFMVjLBFUWZru08qfjqMMKMZahD9pC5Id-BSjKnw_LdcE-H1Hydo/s629/IMG_6671A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="629" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLtP_dTntta2thG6JKAwB42ud5Rq4qug_lbKNyeqTYpAN-FtR-IDJkNYyc7EjgQP_osX067uLLc2h5MzaNJCkNRD49gsSgZ2nVwLCcxm50Ddyj95t4HjH-rbQvUqvQT9BudLIT2YMFMVjLBFUWZru08qfjqMMKMZahD9pC5Id-BSjKnw_LdcE-H1Hydo/s320/IMG_6671A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trim the required measurement at the top of page 32. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZATPQr2oP467J2mqtOATugKTNojLKX4kBUvgHLd2SWeermVfrfGTSR5UzcBZX_acsqFvU-yInt9gpQ_So9R4IpN1bczUD9zraEkW0oxBpvdZY2S46U3w4Hrecg-lSkkkmqzRnItETckpQ4MTBiD0Zjf9ukWkgZd3L1Knk3iT8DyKWwy5OJRyL9ViqEzI/s2909/IMG_6667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2799" data-original-width="2909" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZATPQr2oP467J2mqtOATugKTNojLKX4kBUvgHLd2SWeermVfrfGTSR5UzcBZX_acsqFvU-yInt9gpQ_So9R4IpN1bczUD9zraEkW0oxBpvdZY2S46U3w4Hrecg-lSkkkmqzRnItETckpQ4MTBiD0Zjf9ukWkgZd3L1Knk3iT8DyKWwy5OJRyL9ViqEzI/w400-h385/IMG_6667.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The back of the block will look like this after you stitch the rows together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepu3oPBSD3W0faJNfdro5tGl7DhdaAARxtNd9Hk0C0dWsjrJlVHjdkiI-6TcytFYTehLcOQOXCuD5cI6C4yPMOw-ZJSmeQuAZd3TXYTsUVj4VN0lYBlyR-tpT7Dhe6S8AUgMq2Y-S6b06OqqvNkDurRv_ObwQek4z_rHVhh8nu1yLrhyphenhyphen8edLz4rHgGf0/s3666/IMG_6670.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3666" data-original-width="2773" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepu3oPBSD3W0faJNfdro5tGl7DhdaAARxtNd9Hk0C0dWsjrJlVHjdkiI-6TcytFYTehLcOQOXCuD5cI6C4yPMOw-ZJSmeQuAZd3TXYTsUVj4VN0lYBlyR-tpT7Dhe6S8AUgMq2Y-S6b06OqqvNkDurRv_ObwQek4z_rHVhh8nu1yLrhyphenhyphen8edLz4rHgGf0/w303-h400/IMG_6670.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKth568RadiIjlKdGYcSRwylftP3IGzNxGMYpjXhm-6shgnNZ5LvLbnpriOU1AE-QSIEsL9YU-61U3E2ZLqXLlRKOWxKDWw7VCSM5809sJ5Awx2jXXGl9GvZzqmqbWh7qOA3YjDAr30d3GUTsUjxY1uFy5JbU_IZo-fcbIcExAfGEBaA7FjXnI2PaLVk/s2900/IMG_6669.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2900" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKth568RadiIjlKdGYcSRwylftP3IGzNxGMYpjXhm-6shgnNZ5LvLbnpriOU1AE-QSIEsL9YU-61U3E2ZLqXLlRKOWxKDWw7VCSM5809sJ5Awx2jXXGl9GvZzqmqbWh7qOA3YjDAr30d3GUTsUjxY1uFy5JbU_IZo-fcbIcExAfGEBaA7FjXnI2PaLVk/w320-h400/IMG_6669.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm finding that I'm pressing more and more of my seams OPEN to reduce the bulk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIHCemgbdSH1kLwG6tWF3HeRne6saBgqaYO6y9CX-EvO4Q3crZ3aUYOvijIknqxMG7aR2PR_WGcVog_GygmXdB9C-LZyZHgQTkkbVE7cDHkzVQUFj_JAQj3cs2Q26mfrWYe6YUBoaaN4sze74Nbex9pwRbgQlBRheIA4QfGb6G2wjo6n-lnoRI2clTDM/s2655/IMG_6671.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2635" data-original-width="2655" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIHCemgbdSH1kLwG6tWF3HeRne6saBgqaYO6y9CX-EvO4Q3crZ3aUYOvijIknqxMG7aR2PR_WGcVog_GygmXdB9C-LZyZHgQTkkbVE7cDHkzVQUFj_JAQj3cs2Q26mfrWYe6YUBoaaN4sze74Nbex9pwRbgQlBRheIA4QfGb6G2wjo6n-lnoRI2clTDM/w400-h398/IMG_6671.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The unfinished block measurement is on page 32.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXk8t6pDzYy004mWPPMwrzEtupcQ5dHZu5s_Qrt_ovd6Dx0cKlGoiApgymhr4TD5omegi0Wfbvk37VpByVVTtusliAbaJ4sXl4p3_plzS23z05xGgY1B-yo77VFvfpE_EKkFDSgibjzWkQifibhEKLlBqNZwC4ZndcWzTlbrw_Mz-WIvP-VfYQ7ZST5fw/s2697/IMG_7658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="2697" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXk8t6pDzYy004mWPPMwrzEtupcQ5dHZu5s_Qrt_ovd6Dx0cKlGoiApgymhr4TD5omegi0Wfbvk37VpByVVTtusliAbaJ4sXl4p3_plzS23z05xGgY1B-yo77VFvfpE_EKkFDSgibjzWkQifibhEKLlBqNZwC4ZndcWzTlbrw_Mz-WIvP-VfYQ7ZST5fw/s320/IMG_7658.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I'm going to talk about cutting and adding the plaid triangles around the block.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" will work as stated on Page 10 of your directions. But your block will look more like the picture below. Some quilters don't care if the plaids aren't matching, and that's fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgdb7eCibHfp3hybzygBMInKqUiOLGCOqekLE1qvih34-GEZ-EACJhyphenhyphen9PaUcMjqCGkvy3P0uUBfz7qOpoqzobnrCzzgy1X5nrebo0CAIjFGr2cMI5u47GLc96j3kgehAqCZU6inJ6apSYIpd8KQE00_hZK21MatO5Vl1lCfOPkVGd0pCgq3TlIyCn34E/s2831/IMG_7668%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="2831" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgdb7eCibHfp3hybzygBMInKqUiOLGCOqekLE1qvih34-GEZ-EACJhyphenhyphen9PaUcMjqCGkvy3P0uUBfz7qOpoqzobnrCzzgy1X5nrebo0CAIjFGr2cMI5u47GLc96j3kgehAqCZU6inJ6apSYIpd8KQE00_hZK21MatO5Vl1lCfOPkVGd0pCgq3TlIyCn34E/w400-h399/IMG_7668%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want your plaids to match, cut a plaid square 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Follow my directions below, and the block will like more like this picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunK7iXf1UMTEKailZp5TWvgmYxta9EjVYJthjwkDBa6hnjN4q-00DDWZuHEId2gCB95M1NGcraxgBZTHHLghJycXW6zi_HO5MmaCo2hKCribG4CYt9YxjyoiYNGs4BwmutCEMDrDFpzqT2eZy7RtOXgAi6NZrf5vBxDqJcNVRVCwYvR5ZpoDpUu7Izsc/s2806/IMG_7667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2600" data-original-width="2806" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunK7iXf1UMTEKailZp5TWvgmYxta9EjVYJthjwkDBa6hnjN4q-00DDWZuHEId2gCB95M1NGcraxgBZTHHLghJycXW6zi_HO5MmaCo2hKCribG4CYt9YxjyoiYNGs4BwmutCEMDrDFpzqT2eZy7RtOXgAi6NZrf5vBxDqJcNVRVCwYvR5ZpoDpUu7Izsc/w400-h371/IMG_7667.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Working with a 7-1/2" x 7-1/2" plaid square, align the 45 degree line on your ruler to a line in the middle of the fabric square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TAB2S0ggWOHHCvjLB7M_f-xdINWa8lC6aPWBfGezzKRA9zQRG2g7LB1Djf7NUU_qwFmED_7825ffNnjyP6_dWHMdtiWTpszzcqjj0b5tBwdb8ED8LRggyn3qGjb36iSArM697OrCNerZWIwzY0CbpRZlxfGKdrpbMIttYMmUcBsbbxdgljZTTCTNL1k/s3888/IMG_7660.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="2916" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TAB2S0ggWOHHCvjLB7M_f-xdINWa8lC6aPWBfGezzKRA9zQRG2g7LB1Djf7NUU_qwFmED_7825ffNnjyP6_dWHMdtiWTpszzcqjj0b5tBwdb8ED8LRggyn3qGjb36iSArM697OrCNerZWIwzY0CbpRZlxfGKdrpbMIttYMmUcBsbbxdgljZTTCTNL1k/w300-h400/IMG_7660.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now you are going to have to do some trimming around the square to get it to the 6-1/4" x 6-1/4". Your ruler will be a little wonky on top of the square because the plaid wasn't printed at an exact 45 degree angle. <b>This is why I cut each of my squares one at a time.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_jBussERXyxUH5jpQNx_Z9VgPDacacgoasmVXgqOsItZ1HvuoqhiQYClBYtV499KZrMewQHD910V_IfNX25r8Vstln0XVbOLhmCgk3_lU3iws8HPwD_L_SIGJxRdgDizTkR7WnX62XUhVT_gG3qvs5Dza6uCrjx1a8K6PbP11TBkbh43_A27AGV5yeM/s3437/IMG_7659%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_jBussERXyxUH5jpQNx_Z9VgPDacacgoasmVXgqOsItZ1HvuoqhiQYClBYtV499KZrMewQHD910V_IfNX25r8Vstln0XVbOLhmCgk3_lU3iws8HPwD_L_SIGJxRdgDizTkR7WnX62XUhVT_gG3qvs5Dza6uCrjx1a8K6PbP11TBkbh43_A27AGV5yeM/s320/IMG_7659%20(1).jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trim the square to 6-14/" x 6-1/4". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhoBZZiSWpt2kxJWpEyY06mz2difw9dNE0d3zpmHrvgIaSeqR6oGO-Hqc4n2aeXUFDry8C4PQtm2Pi-CK9Bpd-JEAbCiuUggkTWc6yt6kIhC722gN3DpC7abkCcN0jX_0TcPZ-53vzWAzW01DMPQyuhODcADAfXi5cDIi667bSx3j85T3eMhMjWR2aRU/s4032/IMG_7664%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhoBZZiSWpt2kxJWpEyY06mz2difw9dNE0d3zpmHrvgIaSeqR6oGO-Hqc4n2aeXUFDry8C4PQtm2Pi-CK9Bpd-JEAbCiuUggkTWc6yt6kIhC722gN3DpC7abkCcN0jX_0TcPZ-53vzWAzW01DMPQyuhODcADAfXi5cDIi667bSx3j85T3eMhMjWR2aRU/w300-h400/IMG_7664%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cut in like this and place them around the complete block as shown on page 11 of your pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpW4zxs_WAK1vQR8h_Ott4tlVoYPxx8NNG9P_mFxXkspQJTkKZUk6tQXUg58PAmYUFCwH0H5iBl6LyHxN3WdkO3r67RYxLgv3rx0CelOTcqB19jiv2axvO7Y9Y7gdWI0-IvoqtryaYdviWsq4TgLh0CDuAefkctunMYlugt7e4Yz6kqITiHOqeaHp0fPc/s2846/IMG_7666.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2846" data-original-width="2835" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpW4zxs_WAK1vQR8h_Ott4tlVoYPxx8NNG9P_mFxXkspQJTkKZUk6tQXUg58PAmYUFCwH0H5iBl6LyHxN3WdkO3r67RYxLgv3rx0CelOTcqB19jiv2axvO7Y9Y7gdWI0-IvoqtryaYdviWsq4TgLh0CDuAefkctunMYlugt7e4Yz6kqITiHOqeaHp0fPc/s320/IMG_7666.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfahVwRI9J7OJ4qLZGoQ4gQkGlDfjKoa-hREqyTRF39S-RHIlsKhfhAAr5tnaePsPelFhBARTLUx8ff-U5DFs2zRkzhk01LTXRLEJKAQRe42FqgCVOikH9U1l6V3d5ObYXr62BvcnF9JYrARub9v93rTzbSof93QiEOuLhOUVM54yyCf2F1OIsL18Xmek/s2932/IMG_6677%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2898" data-original-width="2932" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfahVwRI9J7OJ4qLZGoQ4gQkGlDfjKoa-hREqyTRF39S-RHIlsKhfhAAr5tnaePsPelFhBARTLUx8ff-U5DFs2zRkzhk01LTXRLEJKAQRe42FqgCVOikH9U1l6V3d5ObYXr62BvcnF9JYrARub9v93rTzbSof93QiEOuLhOUVM54yyCf2F1OIsL18Xmek/s320/IMG_6677%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch two opposite sides on, press toward the plaid. Then sew on the other two sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qz_9Dundu5np7AO2_XkKRg5NCdNFXqo3e74pnS2bf780w3BHHuP-PIMbpxjgv7t3QlFYqQx3YKWum4htzcUZ-xUa9hY1NCeAZ6yZuM7uYTdivB5olGArylnCCESAyZ8BupUQumIZOGZXWrlsjnQH_09sZh7K3KxUwbw-53i1-mLH5S_BuKjI3V3eSNA/s3049/IMG_6678.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3049" data-original-width="2868" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qz_9Dundu5np7AO2_XkKRg5NCdNFXqo3e74pnS2bf780w3BHHuP-PIMbpxjgv7t3QlFYqQx3YKWum4htzcUZ-xUa9hY1NCeAZ6yZuM7uYTdivB5olGArylnCCESAyZ8BupUQumIZOGZXWrlsjnQH_09sZh7K3KxUwbw-53i1-mLH5S_BuKjI3V3eSNA/s320/IMG_6678.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trim to the measurement on page 11 of your pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttXlQEItAPA4q7VWTdfgRM4UusbKcZxtC0O5DJNyH-Zvnt1-gEY93CR-glHSlNQ7nmW12WovOS0mEO4kCw_J0mBYtIMK_cl3_plAUpL9HP8z5q_cnxjH1Q3YCveqFmWHMhY1qMlZ-o_y3uKeH890IpF9lkznHBWAo7-fWm77tcouE2t1A3LCDOqbpt0U/s2687/IMG_6680.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2687" data-original-width="2633" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttXlQEItAPA4q7VWTdfgRM4UusbKcZxtC0O5DJNyH-Zvnt1-gEY93CR-glHSlNQ7nmW12WovOS0mEO4kCw_J0mBYtIMK_cl3_plAUpL9HP8z5q_cnxjH1Q3YCveqFmWHMhY1qMlZ-o_y3uKeH890IpF9lkznHBWAo7-fWm77tcouE2t1A3LCDOqbpt0U/s320/IMG_6680.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the red, follow the directions on page 10 of your pattern. Cut the red square diagonally only ONCE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sure you will find that these blocks are a lot easier than the star blocks. Be creative with the colors you use in the inside of the block. If you don't like a combination that I suggested, then create your own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you ever have any questions, I'm just an email away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn<span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-30794489786072376652023-11-30T05:46:00.000-08:002023-12-20T10:20:43.007-08:00Bridle Path - Chapter 3 - Reflections<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>Here is chapter three in my Packhorse Librarian story, which is late getting posted. Life has a way of getting in the way with trips to Quilt Market, my Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat, and Thanksgiving. It's been a very busy six weeks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0T2NG8OgL19nPhXh8Q4KdupucoC88AECJ3gFZN3KTt34Rn_4d3OXnlA2a26fvgggLg8vTZxF7sYM7r0HX5bPGIx8envFg090BPGDPDEb7ZAdY83y3bWFPuNDiHmSO8ikdHy74pXJb2VmDeLzDrjeEJjCljXwTxj9ysgVPv1yqNvXalHkguxtii5s9jEs/s777/Block%20%231.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="777" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0T2NG8OgL19nPhXh8Q4KdupucoC88AECJ3gFZN3KTt34Rn_4d3OXnlA2a26fvgggLg8vTZxF7sYM7r0HX5bPGIx8envFg090BPGDPDEb7ZAdY83y3bWFPuNDiHmSO8ikdHy74pXJb2VmDeLzDrjeEJjCljXwTxj9ysgVPv1yqNvXalHkguxtii5s9jEs/s320/Block%20%231.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Remember this is a journal that my fictional packhorse librarian is writing to her daughter. Month #1 is posted <a href="http://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/09/bridle-path-chapter-one-new-beginnings.html">HERE</a>. Month #2 is posted <a href="https://sewnwildoaks.blogspot.com/2023/10/aroma-of-time.html">HERE</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Chapter #3 Month #3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">November 1935<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear Grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Twenty miles a day in a saddle
gives a woman a long time to think. I’m heading back to Cob Hill as it was my
first day delivering books, literacy, and dreams packed in my pillowcases to families and
individuals living out in the hollers of Cob Hill. My first day on the job was successful
yet taxing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As I was getting ready to
leave the cabin very early this morning, I caught a glimpse of myself in the bathroom
mirror.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked a bit distraught since
I had been rushing around the cabin getting myself and you, ready to leave for
the day and stay with your Grandma Millie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I stopped in my tracks when I saw myself in the mirror and I wondered
just how many times your daddy looked at himself in this same mirror while
using the shaving mug I gave him for our first Christmas together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just wish that mirror kept a record of
reflections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe if I could look deep
enough and hard enough in the mirror, I could see your daddy’s handsome face hiding
somewhere in the depths of reflection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">He would have been so
proud of me as I’m trying to become independent and help us survive during these
hard economic times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wouldn’t say that
we are thriving as I haven’t received my first paycheck for $28.00 yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The check will arrive in December, just in
time for Christmas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The book drive at the
annual Fall Festival was very successful thanks to the organizer, Mrs. Jerome
Reginald Steiniger, president of the Ladies Aid Society and the pearl-sucking
prude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many books, several old Sears
& Roebuck catalogues and magazines were donated for all age groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been told by other packhorse librarians
that the catalogs are very popular. To me, the catalogues seem very cruel to
hand out as the items for sale are well beyond the monetary reach of most of
the people in Cob Hill, including me. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve also been told to be
careful who I hand out the catalogues to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of the folks like to tear out the pages and use them for chinking every
nook and cranny in their cabins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe
that was the origin of the phrase, ‘if walls could talk’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cabin walls would be talking up a storm
in some of the cabins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately,
over time, the mice shred the catalog pages for their nests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have the most educated mice in our county
as they feast on words.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I headed over to the
packhorse librarian room at the back of the library right after I dropped you
off with grandma. I started selecting some items I would like to distribute,
but I also had to keep in mind the names on my route which ranged in age from 2
to 92.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I only have two pillowcases to
carry the </span>items and<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> soon as I get enough
money, I plan on buying a used set of saddlebags for Starkey which will make
our travels so much easier. </span><o:p style="font-size: 12pt;"></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My first stop was at
Nellie Welch’s cabin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nellie is a widow
and has been living alone for the past few years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nellie has snowy white hair parted in the
middle then wound around into a bun on the top of her head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bun is held in place by a tortoise shell
comb, which I found out is one of her most prized possessions given to her by
her husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so surprised when I
saw Nellie all dressed up in her Sunday finest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nellie is 92 and she said she expected to leave this world any day now
and she wanted to be all dressed and ready for her laying out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nellie’s husband was an
accountant for one of the largest mines in the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His accounting may have been a bit <i>creative</i>
which allows Nellie to live in relative comfort after his passing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They came to Cob Hill from Lexington where
Nellie was a seamstress and made clothing for men. She told me she always
wanted children but that was not meant to be as she had miscarriage after
miscarriage. I felt that her body had healed but the trauma of a lost child was
still visible in her deep-set eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was evident that age and misery had settled on her shoulders like a worn-out
coat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When I walked inside her
cabin, I was overcome by the excessive heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She had shades on every window which were yellow with age and cast an
earie yellow pall in her home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I sat
on her horsehair couch, I watched the dust motes travel slowly before my eyes in
a dance that only the dust knows each choreographed step. I’m sure the shades
were drawn to keep her comfortable and safe inside her little cocoon of
memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Seth Thomas clock was in the
corner with an excessively loud tick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
imagined the clock was ticking away the seconds of her life like a metronome, while
she waited for her end to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
she spoke, her lips kept perfect time with the ticking clock along with the
clicking of her ill-fitting dentures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She worked her tongue around her lips in part to keep the dentures in
place, and as a habit while she spoke. She wore a large, elegant broach at her
neck which I could only catch an occasional glimpse of when she moved her neck
and her double chin wagged out of the way. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Luckily Nellie’s
neighbors took pity on her and shared some of the vegetables they grew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also had a handyman who brought supplies
to her from town which she paid for with her <i>creative</i> funds from an
account her husband left her. She shared some of the purchased supplies with
her neighbors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She was absolutely
delighted when I asked her if she would like to borrow a Good Housekeeping magazine
until my next visit to see her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe,
as she looked at the pages in the magazine, she would see that housewives kept
their shades open and let the world inside and would give her the courage to
venture outside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My conversation with
Nellie travelled with me to my next stop, the McKevitt’s, a family of five whose
life had hit a hard patch. The dad had been home healing from an injury he
suffered at the mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully he could
go back to work soon as the family was really struggling to put food on the
table and clothes on the three growing boys, Harley, Donny, and Stanley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. McKevitt was the glue that held the
flock together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worry was etched in her brow,
and deep lines in her face, but she greeted me with a hesitant smile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boys quickly took my horse Starkey over
to the water trough, but they had no grain to offer her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The boys looked like they
could be extras in the Spanky and Our Gang movies although they weren’t as well
fed or well dressed as the actors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
were full of mischief and wore the scrapes on their knees and elbows as a badge
of courage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stanley was too little to
join in the exploits and antics of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Harley
and Donny, which was a good thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
boys were a handful! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mrs. McKevitt tried and
succeeded in teaching the rambunctious brood to read since she had a 5<sup>th</sup>
grade education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had some easy primers
tucked away in the pillowcase, and her face lit up when she saw them as they
were books she had read with when she was in school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She promised to take good care of them until
I returned with other books for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Harley and Donny were
keen to look at the toys in the Sears and Roebuck catalog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The way they were tugging at the catalog, I
seriously wondered if there would be anything left of it when I returned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They quickly settled down on the floor and
started pouring over the catalog page by page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oh, how they giggled when they came to the pages of corsets and girdles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they came to the pages of erector sets,
they begged their mama for one for Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A look of sadness crossed her face as she knew that request could never
be granted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mr. McKevitt just rolled
over in bed and stared at the wall as he knew the family wouldn’t be able to put
anything under the Christmas tree this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Harley and Donny were the
kind of kids that would flourish with an erector set. It could be life-changing
for them to use their active young minds and create anything they could dream
about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My heart was heavy as I left the
boys on the floor still looking at the toy section in the catalog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided I would ask Mrs. Jerome Reginald
Steiniger if they had any funds to purchase an erector set for the boys. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I continued up into the
back country delivering books and dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was exhausted by the time I headed for home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mind couldn’t stop thinking about the
people and poor living conditions I’d seen during the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know everyone was trying to make do with
what they had, but the future looked so bleak for many of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I slowly road back to Grandma Millie’s house while the images of all that I’d witnessed and listened to during my first day
rolled around in the catacombs of my mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I stopped at a stream to
give Starkey a rest and a drink of water and saw the reflection of my face for
the second time today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This reflection
wouldn’t last as it would flow downstream and take the image of my travel-worn
worried face with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one would ever
see it but me…..it was gone forever. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When I got back to town, I
was greeted by Grandma Millie cleaning a turkey out on the back porch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt, the owner of the local gun shop, dropped
the turkey off for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure how
Walt was able to go out shooting after his tragic fall out of a tree when he
was much younger. Visions of Harley and Donny following suit worried me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt got along on his crutches while dragging
his legs behind him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He still loved to
shoot and would maneuver himself out into the woods and sit by a tree for the
day and wait for the game to come his way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was a turkey whisperer and always managed to keep himself fed with
small game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so sweet of him to
think of us in our time of need.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Grandma Millie planned to
make a pumpkin pie for us, and of course a pie for Walt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s what people do here in Cob Hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look after each other and try to share the
burdens we all carry with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
Grandma Millie’s excellent pumpkin pie recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj06wVCzDH9Rgd-hdnOng1krB77qlUMO3ZmaK8pBRPE-DdNxin7xWX85TBa3ZT9wXQ5yoZBzeb4luW8dqHtEl6oOyrPWQTH8zRe0rVYbj-Qjk8qLRW4I0Bt-8pkTIVWGzrihCdf7bs7r9DhF4CB0txcrTNklyOWHNNzIPhB4WFfEkYPbVu92qTDNikLg/s1456/Picture1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1456" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj06wVCzDH9Rgd-hdnOng1krB77qlUMO3ZmaK8pBRPE-DdNxin7xWX85TBa3ZT9wXQ5yoZBzeb4luW8dqHtEl6oOyrPWQTH8zRe0rVYbj-Qjk8qLRW4I0Bt-8pkTIVWGzrihCdf7bs7r9DhF4CB0txcrTNklyOWHNNzIPhB4WFfEkYPbVu92qTDNikLg/w400-h235/Picture1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFudc18fzXq4Zw-M9-6krnLzYC75V5GfjIQFVjowxwNy3sfUXDl9W0w0urt4ymxepXQkxXNF-cz8_nTeaH7j_N7wIrS_Qip70fpDdCmeV83IRiBtb7FyGPTsA9fSVzq84wQdsIYSBuGKU0Br9y5hSlFHJzrLr0rSIkTBv9rHkCcjzRlJGNLQUhjiwDRQ/s1411/Picture3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1411" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFudc18fzXq4Zw-M9-6krnLzYC75V5GfjIQFVjowxwNy3sfUXDl9W0w0urt4ymxepXQkxXNF-cz8_nTeaH7j_N7wIrS_Qip70fpDdCmeV83IRiBtb7FyGPTsA9fSVzq84wQdsIYSBuGKU0Br9y5hSlFHJzrLr0rSIkTBv9rHkCcjzRlJGNLQUhjiwDRQ/w400-h239/Picture3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I never knew how she was
able to keep the temperature of her wood burning stove to an even 475
degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had a sixth sense when it
was time to add more kindling or open the door of the stove for the wood to get
more air and burn hotter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter what,
the pie was always perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ll write more in my
journal to you soon, Grace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is so
little time with you now that I’m gone during the day in my new role as a
Packhorse Librarian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is such
important work that I must do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a
though this is my calling to spread literacy and goodwill throughout my
area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I must go over to Mrs. Steiniger’s
house and see if there are any funds to purchase an erector set for the
McKevitt boys for Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not
hopeful, but I must try.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Soon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mama<o:p></o:p></span></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-74857665319035712302023-11-29T08:59:00.000-08:002023-11-29T08:59:03.904-08:00Unplugged and Reflecting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello Everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've unplugged from the outside world for the last few days and focused on enjoying my own home and decorating for Christmas right after the company left from Thanksgiving. There are seven windows in our dining room, and at night it looks as though there are seven Christmas trees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhpGCxDdgzyq_hJGmBN4KrmuhBU85RXAgyeeinAhyphenhyphenHwdceWYkJKa-kYLKQSIV5_WoLmdpRuH454rtT_8miWV7BIE1PHn6bHM6ENCWW0oNX3RMy_QAj0ugwcCBtzIa_tCADuaeyvYZYC99Tr6NbqnIgVbDGJCbmFlY_3unhZvBywgHQrdKIdDmWc0NuUXc/s3835/IMG_7634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3835" data-original-width="2758" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhpGCxDdgzyq_hJGmBN4KrmuhBU85RXAgyeeinAhyphenhyphenHwdceWYkJKa-kYLKQSIV5_WoLmdpRuH454rtT_8miWV7BIE1PHn6bHM6ENCWW0oNX3RMy_QAj0ugwcCBtzIa_tCADuaeyvYZYC99Tr6NbqnIgVbDGJCbmFlY_3unhZvBywgHQrdKIdDmWc0NuUXc/w288-h400/IMG_7634.jpg" width="288" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We had friends over for dinner last night which made me accelerate the decorating process. The fire was going, and the Christmas music was playing which was a great way to start the Christmas season with some good friends.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJZug5mDLOj0LcR7DHbxiWLu_qfN_3ExvbfpUG_cChl315Al-Qf47rv86cwveZNMUdSePGhBQ25mdAtVy_0cJd86f4SU3LFK0ARsogsR7roTrTylUi5LjaqPLdFigFboJRQuDyk8hI6i8R15ftsi2kswf9d4OQJwxavCytTJiTq7dRXtblGr8uP9bYpY/s4032/IMG_7636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2902" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJZug5mDLOj0LcR7DHbxiWLu_qfN_3ExvbfpUG_cChl315Al-Qf47rv86cwveZNMUdSePGhBQ25mdAtVy_0cJd86f4SU3LFK0ARsogsR7roTrTylUi5LjaqPLdFigFboJRQuDyk8hI6i8R15ftsi2kswf9d4OQJwxavCytTJiTq7dRXtblGr8uP9bYpY/w288-h400/IMG_7636.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><p>I have boxes of cabin-themed ornaments which I didn't use this year. I think I have enough ornaments to decorate those seven trees reflected in the windows. This year I seemed to be very nostalgic and used ornaments I haven't placed on the tree in years past.</p><p>My mother made these little 'Santa's Slippers' probably forty years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEEhUeibSm8y8t3jqYi5eTfjRcWeMYSM0PUtBI8O1zZUzzz4IPba9OzKnK-hfbAKtIYtpnP2U1d2PmRQTsmPcFNc2MmbVixJX34pO2wUCYGmJPJEvcR8tzzu2DiWPKMUORpZrC7KfoR2x3Np7sDdLXYMdxjE9Nul8fW-AEQ6F3fEJlVKR5pxyWmyNvPw/s4032/IMG_7638.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEEhUeibSm8y8t3jqYi5eTfjRcWeMYSM0PUtBI8O1zZUzzz4IPba9OzKnK-hfbAKtIYtpnP2U1d2PmRQTsmPcFNc2MmbVixJX34pO2wUCYGmJPJEvcR8tzzu2DiWPKMUORpZrC7KfoR2x3Np7sDdLXYMdxjE9Nul8fW-AEQ6F3fEJlVKR5pxyWmyNvPw/s320/IMG_7638.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>She also made these ornaments called Christmas Capsules.....again over forty years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmbeuy-ZF_sZI06eoMmzBJf59e-oadtTBIrNZ5ZkNM8ObJsRV4QzF6zp21zJ50ZSMY40tppQeVNkYllyxrNcvSMEQeLaakkG_lbXFSbhJDuRBJ7414KPqy7iRUG_VkC2OW6SdhsSKBZIsnoWGbzfjjM5I58HijihrwWQPsYbipZU95WWclJm5ZoarQnY/s4032/IMG_7640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmbeuy-ZF_sZI06eoMmzBJf59e-oadtTBIrNZ5ZkNM8ObJsRV4QzF6zp21zJ50ZSMY40tppQeVNkYllyxrNcvSMEQeLaakkG_lbXFSbhJDuRBJ7414KPqy7iRUG_VkC2OW6SdhsSKBZIsnoWGbzfjjM5I58HijihrwWQPsYbipZU95WWclJm5ZoarQnY/s320/IMG_7640.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I remember placing this ornament on my grandmother's tree over 65 years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0rUyvni4LKGc0I_MdyNGZhFSXN1GT-oOwgIWQzaZVyWmTXzmgFM3aRmydZst-Mje4iBn-I_BZEVFHWJBJo8M51bDYKzDm-utfc93xfZ_bk4XrvnT2OvG6bMkFHH44Qw6yXUgMXBattiep2keJDtsMbFgOwAmgeydCygTARDX5qAda7ifyubTL-6NEp8/s4032/IMG_7641.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0rUyvni4LKGc0I_MdyNGZhFSXN1GT-oOwgIWQzaZVyWmTXzmgFM3aRmydZst-Mje4iBn-I_BZEVFHWJBJo8M51bDYKzDm-utfc93xfZ_bk4XrvnT2OvG6bMkFHH44Qw6yXUgMXBattiep2keJDtsMbFgOwAmgeydCygTARDX5qAda7ifyubTL-6NEp8/s320/IMG_7641.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My mother made these little ornaments out of old-fashioned clothes pins. She hand painted the little faces on each and every clothespin.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMufrLAoypwTnwglFWdvyS9Zek7uacl-zhjEXyn5Q9_-0itpjVOlfdlYEZD31kHWZ0V_a515_y1_tgFk2A8NgZDAogicPuL7CHz5NaPEjEZ9fLSYdP62TyFTbgBYO1r7CGzTSg4xkLCA5JRif9hUwsr1s6dkmNsygl8HAw87sNgSJqEREwPY8EFVJSBFg/s4032/IMG_7642.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMufrLAoypwTnwglFWdvyS9Zek7uacl-zhjEXyn5Q9_-0itpjVOlfdlYEZD31kHWZ0V_a515_y1_tgFk2A8NgZDAogicPuL7CHz5NaPEjEZ9fLSYdP62TyFTbgBYO1r7CGzTSg4xkLCA5JRif9hUwsr1s6dkmNsygl8HAw87sNgSJqEREwPY8EFVJSBFg/s320/IMG_7642.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My parents gave me this ornament the year our daughter was born. Our daughter is now 44.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvL6gXg2yaNZqfdYGaHLkp99rZ_3CI9KoYeIQLdLmsDiBKgvEefJNrzKX1w4qyZJ0t3nNzi7K20L9V371Wg2FbL2wSYYMMvajsFaCCjPm9xEWog-0d_TszxTO7RUq1CRskhr24FCGe9utBLgGFBBiDbB2tWejKuxAYwzPmvAkVX-SMfZjW8GTkONFHrOQ/s4032/IMG_7643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvL6gXg2yaNZqfdYGaHLkp99rZ_3CI9KoYeIQLdLmsDiBKgvEefJNrzKX1w4qyZJ0t3nNzi7K20L9V371Wg2FbL2wSYYMMvajsFaCCjPm9xEWog-0d_TszxTO7RUq1CRskhr24FCGe9utBLgGFBBiDbB2tWejKuxAYwzPmvAkVX-SMfZjW8GTkONFHrOQ/s320/IMG_7643.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As I placed each ornament on the tree, my thoughts traveled back to helping my grandmother decorate her tiny, artificial tree. She made the best molasses cookies which was always a wonderful and much anticipated treat for us. <div><br /></div><div>I know my mother and grandmother would be thrilled to know their ornaments are still in use so many decades later. Traditions are what Christmas is all about. Traditions and giving of yourself to others. So, fix a nice meal and invite friends over. Make something special for that special someone. Reflect back on past holidays and bring the spirit alive again in your heart. I'm remembering the aroma of the molasses cookies baking which transport me back to my grandmother's kitchen. Heavenly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. This is the last day of my 20% off sale in my Etsy shop. Click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewnWildOaksDesigns">HERE </a>to visit my shop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-34250175609576711172023-11-21T06:43:00.000-08:002023-11-21T06:43:59.703-08:00Three Days of Activity<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello Everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I closed out the year with a BANG last week with three days of lectures and workshops in the Sacramento area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZ9AHMiMvJVcjoSGBRQBOliWd959TH8IvRIL7YygGk1NKqlPaiwsVY4Xwkn_abCUIbwBsfm8Fvj4dU-Q0HsMzzeBEs2UCkWfVn26cjLbnav1EzP-Mz5zKD8zqHlvZQdu8u-w0EHycGJ-yf6G75Sku-Vz0gept3Vwh8CRPB5LX8c5kig1BgxWFGdstrL8/s2628/IMG_7603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2628" data-original-width="2191" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZ9AHMiMvJVcjoSGBRQBOliWd959TH8IvRIL7YygGk1NKqlPaiwsVY4Xwkn_abCUIbwBsfm8Fvj4dU-Q0HsMzzeBEs2UCkWfVn26cjLbnav1EzP-Mz5zKD8zqHlvZQdu8u-w0EHycGJ-yf6G75Sku-Vz0gept3Vwh8CRPB5LX8c5kig1BgxWFGdstrL8/w334-h400/IMG_7603.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a lecture at the Golden Valley Quilt Guild on Thursday night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI5GszvSTN97gVMUmwyr63rbNeQN5BNhYtdMOZUFc3tyOBTA4XcF3DUuKkBWUi93GuiupmQkxTdlJHzv061jIiDhJ8dhUXEf4hOSdAPOlPKStMB9CnPkCzFoGchhXSURMHhCdbcrIDTWSRCQ1GnSWZgi35GLKXnRlhT_EslcHcmHcT3W4eMEyFJ5npN4/s2016/IMG_1585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI5GszvSTN97gVMUmwyr63rbNeQN5BNhYtdMOZUFc3tyOBTA4XcF3DUuKkBWUi93GuiupmQkxTdlJHzv061jIiDhJ8dhUXEf4hOSdAPOlPKStMB9CnPkCzFoGchhXSURMHhCdbcrIDTWSRCQ1GnSWZgi35GLKXnRlhT_EslcHcmHcT3W4eMEyFJ5npN4/w300-h400/IMG_1585.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>The ladies laughed heartily at one of my quilting stories.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCT70XxgQ2bAjwUURcFC16kDua_lkj6RSTTrvWP0VmLYFn6qaOE8XjQ2jClC6cyrk4S0Td5NovtOicBJfV0TAJTosLtx7iJrBqfykI_EeYo9I9buCWQ0mVsnym8mwsUcCVY4BBfj20DPAvr6Agn113rO1NGe5GdvtMzKL_0B2Y8_rRVp7QZR0n5hReoho/s2016/IMG_1586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCT70XxgQ2bAjwUURcFC16kDua_lkj6RSTTrvWP0VmLYFn6qaOE8XjQ2jClC6cyrk4S0Td5NovtOicBJfV0TAJTosLtx7iJrBqfykI_EeYo9I9buCWQ0mVsnym8mwsUcCVY4BBfj20DPAvr6Agn113rO1NGe5GdvtMzKL_0B2Y8_rRVp7QZR0n5hReoho/w300-h400/IMG_1586.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs6WqBWBOtZYMtSXiDKpzFdEMYGDB22AxX0KyBjv_csZU3zVa4mFIu-xrVC2gtr4om9jQgGPAkoRDzMfICEuhZ_uCXlGTZHeTQoe94gY6l9wZKO_Osikf8mQ4UyY7k-43qr6FvsUOsISXoBd2kwosn-2lHeT-U6w58PEHoWNhEKdJL8mHIqPRJBPW5Is/s2016/IMG_1593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs6WqBWBOtZYMtSXiDKpzFdEMYGDB22AxX0KyBjv_csZU3zVa4mFIu-xrVC2gtr4om9jQgGPAkoRDzMfICEuhZ_uCXlGTZHeTQoe94gY6l9wZKO_Osikf8mQ4UyY7k-43qr6FvsUOsISXoBd2kwosn-2lHeT-U6w58PEHoWNhEKdJL8mHIqPRJBPW5Is/w300-h400/IMG_1593.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday, I had a break before my next event on Friday night, so Gail and I went shopping in beautiful downtown Folsom, CA.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhhDTEzlRPjtHN1d2ACSB1nTpUJs_Ns05XpsoRjBebzoCJ_2EzDK9O_9_iw72DQOPRktoMHxMMPIIhvqO9PzavoKq8uxwzMVXfHln0JVD1mjsBkbzETIsj_5ermwUcrVfVN5FLnwEZ2VrRH59m-leEle-6JJJABA3LSoH8DcKDGSLK_9Uzkx54yKrfgw/s2016/IMG_1602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhhDTEzlRPjtHN1d2ACSB1nTpUJs_Ns05XpsoRjBebzoCJ_2EzDK9O_9_iw72DQOPRktoMHxMMPIIhvqO9PzavoKq8uxwzMVXfHln0JVD1mjsBkbzETIsj_5ermwUcrVfVN5FLnwEZ2VrRH59m-leEle-6JJJABA3LSoH8DcKDGSLK_9Uzkx54yKrfgw/w300-h400/IMG_1602.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>It was a gorgeous Fall day reminiscent of our trips to the East Coast to do some 'leaf peeping' with our mom.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEEiJWTBvWf-IK1mKNT0b25_TVlPfd8uSV1fqrmplAZpyFCPuxHbBF-Ui_iPGDH1WAXNLh3Jrur7xH2TSiddzAiT-t_UH5WYBS7bbMnqSw2ffT3N9pKUmFUvVnp2dxWuUQqBj4a-fo1ERdEfFaJ1yZemf_iHzLNbB3Yu-zQXrHqcTGgdjdj4il6Jr3nk/s4032/IMG_7593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEEiJWTBvWf-IK1mKNT0b25_TVlPfd8uSV1fqrmplAZpyFCPuxHbBF-Ui_iPGDH1WAXNLh3Jrur7xH2TSiddzAiT-t_UH5WYBS7bbMnqSw2ffT3N9pKUmFUvVnp2dxWuUQqBj4a-fo1ERdEfFaJ1yZemf_iHzLNbB3Yu-zQXrHqcTGgdjdj4il6Jr3nk/w300-h400/IMG_7593.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>We did some major retail therapy and Gail ended up with our purchases on her lap. When I do a lecture, I have five LARGE bags of quilts, about 20 in all. I have totes of products and patterns. My projector and overhead camera, screen, and rounder to hold the patterns. Not to mention our suitcases. Mr. Joe said we had no room for anything we purchased, but he forgot about Gail's lap.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ45oICsUXDvUQCv3KAeqFVBI6_H7_7tE4g83uLF-KoraMedhMaPu6AmP6cqS3xHRaN-ILt1cl5wwspMNuwM4XKcJxADQtUiQqULKtK8weKsM4RMHmi6tgReTQstS7Y87ZEjjZmAJVoWirv3t5pniOLgK4AGSplx3AU8ijKo-VTxBVE4m-u2FWlwwd48/s4032/IMG_7594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ45oICsUXDvUQCv3KAeqFVBI6_H7_7tE4g83uLF-KoraMedhMaPu6AmP6cqS3xHRaN-ILt1cl5wwspMNuwM4XKcJxADQtUiQqULKtK8weKsM4RMHmi6tgReTQstS7Y87ZEjjZmAJVoWirv3t5pniOLgK4AGSplx3AU8ijKo-VTxBVE4m-u2FWlwwd48/w300-h400/IMG_7594.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday night we drove up to Lincoln, CA and I spoke at Sew Katie Jean quilt shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5aW_4_dSc7zYCq-wnuNOb1XMJX_7Z_1IAlc4UGY1U4fKNxzySuir3dAiywMVn2acxwkVIvn-xue5Oe5IK6bOYTZthg7g7LNcCBx26HmqQOrtrICzMXX1ewlAarw_TpNzhBM52WIJPmT6Zyej7D7eceW637pNJgIt81NSX9rCdVSKYIx2iJymZlDhIIc/s4032/IMG_7596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5aW_4_dSc7zYCq-wnuNOb1XMJX_7Z_1IAlc4UGY1U4fKNxzySuir3dAiywMVn2acxwkVIvn-xue5Oe5IK6bOYTZthg7g7LNcCBx26HmqQOrtrICzMXX1ewlAarw_TpNzhBM52WIJPmT6Zyej7D7eceW637pNJgIt81NSX9rCdVSKYIx2iJymZlDhIIc/w300-h400/IMG_7596.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Shirley made their sample quilt for Bridle Path, and she did an incredible job!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQcYjz_bo-7f_-MSpDGLgyoAcgYzPw5CqWFtxcFJcAzjmQYqt8IE6VWmqO-dGHw-VRzC_a9-DSjI51cIEubi2iEHZzUXTNuOrHluAwoUF0fgu5fL5SsJccX4Hu6za2TmGKbmOOIjgFRSeB0Z2xY-Wpoya3Dt0bOvjJWVr4Cqw5jdHTAxlkgQ7n9HVhbg/s4032/IMG_7595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQcYjz_bo-7f_-MSpDGLgyoAcgYzPw5CqWFtxcFJcAzjmQYqt8IE6VWmqO-dGHw-VRzC_a9-DSjI51cIEubi2iEHZzUXTNuOrHluAwoUF0fgu5fL5SsJccX4Hu6za2TmGKbmOOIjgFRSeB0Z2xY-Wpoya3Dt0bOvjJWVr4Cqw5jdHTAxlkgQ7n9HVhbg/w300-h400/IMG_7595.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a darling shop! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXn3yZP2lbkcVIAWfRbsNk5DltHNrWuc4_o6MC7sSl5C3T846UPXIpLo3zIjyFYs8R7ScaL1XeB0LTaL0lxxDIGjhhHc02-Ra55T3v3b3DMoImsQDDY2yIKKTqugkfZda38zDi9JziMR1FWi0gmoVo_V68J3oMWLT8im_wKutDEpTZq2TdhEBJuVWQSI/s4032/IMG_7597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXn3yZP2lbkcVIAWfRbsNk5DltHNrWuc4_o6MC7sSl5C3T846UPXIpLo3zIjyFYs8R7ScaL1XeB0LTaL0lxxDIGjhhHc02-Ra55T3v3b3DMoImsQDDY2yIKKTqugkfZda38zDi9JziMR1FWi0gmoVo_V68J3oMWLT8im_wKutDEpTZq2TdhEBJuVWQSI/w400-h300/IMG_7597.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I spoke about the inspiration behind Bridle Path and did a short tutorial. Tammy, the owner of the shop, made a wonderful pot of tortellini soup and a large salad. We ate well and had a fun evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rYHKbAowflcx8IHtXfaC_8n5hpDx4MPDopvbEENcOwd1zULm22CO0MN4SGsfExLJlzGUEGnDxwv1FvKj1tUBNlwJqbUEPA8nzE0rWXd_FEJl3rZssyJC0JY0vIURUVS_YJ0bT7YN9xoYpFQdyS-Lg2JnGXc62nLJZLQG-YAs2gwnVukXgcxgB8vZ4K8/s2016/IMG_1626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rYHKbAowflcx8IHtXfaC_8n5hpDx4MPDopvbEENcOwd1zULm22CO0MN4SGsfExLJlzGUEGnDxwv1FvKj1tUBNlwJqbUEPA8nzE0rWXd_FEJl3rZssyJC0JY0vIURUVS_YJ0bT7YN9xoYpFQdyS-Lg2JnGXc62nLJZLQG-YAs2gwnVukXgcxgB8vZ4K8/w300-h400/IMG_1626.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday, I taught a Calico Cottages workshop for the guild. Here are a few of the cottages that were 'built' during the class.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_-udoIGUS0ppKjYIIwDwhuzG_qmOd9GXnU4puT45k1g6bFlj7Dj46_cTN2cM0bRBhf__l0hBVigsKJyKgzpzSlvuYrmdOvCBWxFl4kNEXSsWmCWFdDLR0mBZ3HT4DCXxjrhARgEezpAA68NnPlEzEM5rSrdWQrbe7TdfHZozoJjTXmnOKZUvY2DYd1Y/s1914/IMG_7606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1914" data-original-width="1635" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_-udoIGUS0ppKjYIIwDwhuzG_qmOd9GXnU4puT45k1g6bFlj7Dj46_cTN2cM0bRBhf__l0hBVigsKJyKgzpzSlvuYrmdOvCBWxFl4kNEXSsWmCWFdDLR0mBZ3HT4DCXxjrhARgEezpAA68NnPlEzEM5rSrdWQrbe7TdfHZozoJjTXmnOKZUvY2DYd1Y/w341-h400/IMG_7606.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1cwaEA1icXM639RVI3yu4jc91Z8woVG9zRJc857eCMyGJ24G1JLf0gFAvbKog-tVfkCUCwaTzD7jmCMXKqZBE2su9ULX2OGGU4a_XJipvd-zoP8KClwWo9pI3dlGxSevxSYDS-eu8BrhEkJs4oSekCn2Ftv12tWcTZKeBMtPGZv6Jgt_u2Q1i6_Erws/s2914/IMG_7598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2914" data-original-width="2518" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1cwaEA1icXM639RVI3yu4jc91Z8woVG9zRJc857eCMyGJ24G1JLf0gFAvbKog-tVfkCUCwaTzD7jmCMXKqZBE2su9ULX2OGGU4a_XJipvd-zoP8KClwWo9pI3dlGxSevxSYDS-eu8BrhEkJs4oSekCn2Ftv12tWcTZKeBMtPGZv6Jgt_u2Q1i6_Erws/w346-h400/IMG_7598.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVITBmelopvY5lUZ3m7HwO7cttbH6w6be44yAKQ7Phoyu2_GCi-6zRFbTV9T4lKE8KerCeilZy-8EyMpVAAq15t3ypUKtfkUXVua3paJoW052Y58Sp0JKWX3Rb9FUdZJ7jdFQVPHQYu4PHVURdKj1SnDLHabj2xgcySJEJP4CfBU9FPnF6G5pcNTe7JXA/s3293/IMG_7599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3293" data-original-width="2881" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVITBmelopvY5lUZ3m7HwO7cttbH6w6be44yAKQ7Phoyu2_GCi-6zRFbTV9T4lKE8KerCeilZy-8EyMpVAAq15t3ypUKtfkUXVua3paJoW052Y58Sp0JKWX3Rb9FUdZJ7jdFQVPHQYu4PHVURdKj1SnDLHabj2xgcySJEJP4CfBU9FPnF6G5pcNTe7JXA/w350-h400/IMG_7599.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Yb7dactDIOELYYqrw-eFcY2bpyWcpSL3dn2OCoVsR88YAHVMOLk_PjIP6fTDoodAVfpWYxYA0t2WMZxioepbpVkU4Z1iGiD1E4WFiOScWS0gMd2xS6p_lHCPfRddeoxDI1ai7QTClKhdzHLFYpGNaL3KWHlJ0V9plb5uXzPk5t85o9oR_cqdxFW6uSY/s3413/IMG_7604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Yb7dactDIOELYYqrw-eFcY2bpyWcpSL3dn2OCoVsR88YAHVMOLk_PjIP6fTDoodAVfpWYxYA0t2WMZxioepbpVkU4Z1iGiD1E4WFiOScWS0gMd2xS6p_lHCPfRddeoxDI1ai7QTClKhdzHLFYpGNaL3KWHlJ0V9plb5uXzPk5t85o9oR_cqdxFW6uSY/w355-h400/IMG_7604.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lR4ViO5l9KKAj_9sddyr3PDFyIzz9jz8Uvlh_1n5m1TfCHAqhi14y-vci8kbv-KfRu0HnItWCC6Z6Hchty5q5kCb3OwS_rG5d5iZXHA7xKcS4IQp_rU2mrKQlpKpDMK1veFd-JVedSpL-ts7fAcXHCl5KMhFRnG2-3uKytwRz26Zm4ojK6g7nRLlxKQ/s3284/IMG_7605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3284" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lR4ViO5l9KKAj_9sddyr3PDFyIzz9jz8Uvlh_1n5m1TfCHAqhi14y-vci8kbv-KfRu0HnItWCC6Z6Hchty5q5kCb3OwS_rG5d5iZXHA7xKcS4IQp_rU2mrKQlpKpDMK1veFd-JVedSpL-ts7fAcXHCl5KMhFRnG2-3uKytwRz26Zm4ojK6g7nRLlxKQ/w369-h400/IMG_7605.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We left the class around 2:30 as a major storm was rolling over the Sacramento Valley and into the mountains. We drove through some intense downpours, wind, and ponding water on the roadways. I was so glad I have a big, heavy car to navigate my way home. We arrived home in the dark and I've never been so glad to see my driveway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPw_hyphenhyphen5DfyYHN9wFn5iOGnlAOls5BvSDiu9eX1DW5JN26TvLCkNEyjk1T1teeIxGbuG85O8FiUtWRBlboKu9miqOtKOi7WCtpkgLNn0Qz2kwKYiT7x6PDv8jyWEHEvJa8YTBozfxSvgFDf6S-smf4unkIkAnnHxazOjjuDb_PmZXMHV0iskFvg2wpsGLI/s3024/IMG_7610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2964" data-original-width="3024" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPw_hyphenhyphen5DfyYHN9wFn5iOGnlAOls5BvSDiu9eX1DW5JN26TvLCkNEyjk1T1teeIxGbuG85O8FiUtWRBlboKu9miqOtKOi7WCtpkgLNn0Qz2kwKYiT7x6PDv8jyWEHEvJa8YTBozfxSvgFDf6S-smf4unkIkAnnHxazOjjuDb_PmZXMHV0iskFvg2wpsGLI/w400-h393/IMG_7610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We met an incredible group of quilters last week. I love meeting you, chatting with you, hugging you, and being around you. I'm doing fewer lectures and classes as I'm so busy designing and quilting. I find that I miss getting out with quilters and hearing from you and seeing what you do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, all of the prepping for Thanksgiving begins. We are going to have a small gathering here at the cabin. It just didn't work out to gather the entire family together. Busy schedules, college kids, sharing grandkids with other grandparents and life in general got in the way of being together. We will all be together at Christmas, and I'm looking forward to being with everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As my gift to you, I'm having a sale on my Etsy site. I usually only have 2 sales a year, and now is your chance to get in on the 20% discount in my shop. Click <a href="https://sewnwildoaksdesigns.etsy.com">HERE </a>to take advantage of the sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I'm so thankful to have you reading my blog, meeting up with me at events, and sharing your projects with me. You all bring a smile to my face, and happiness to my heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-25162040927964551132023-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:002023-11-15T06:00:53.681-08:00Three Events<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I'll be at three events this week, so I've been busy preparing for them. First up is a lecture for the<a href="http://goldenvalleyquiltguild.org/"> Golden Valley Quilt Guild</a> at St. Marks Lutheran Church
7869 Kingswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, Ca. tomorrow night.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q4G9XsCEBDJ512vGTjHhM1JJRpyH6tL2cX26ape6REUe5boQAfcKUoK9dzJWxBB4pJXsUaFn_BKRrYc8JvY8ZQUHq5TWJwWFXwOPan8fnag907Pa4YL6u0WBMlBIt5ZRzDJYNkzCS-U8-wYliuKaiQq0JCOuLlhxWgkFqxX9gLKuD-80EsFXAsbils8/s4032/IMG_4861%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q4G9XsCEBDJ512vGTjHhM1JJRpyH6tL2cX26ape6REUe5boQAfcKUoK9dzJWxBB4pJXsUaFn_BKRrYc8JvY8ZQUHq5TWJwWFXwOPan8fnag907Pa4YL6u0WBMlBIt5ZRzDJYNkzCS-U8-wYliuKaiQq0JCOuLlhxWgkFqxX9gLKuD-80EsFXAsbils8/w300-h400/IMG_4861%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItgu43zNs-QRiVr9HnfREat_QSP1rwnvRvOYJaSo3ONbNEGKJw7NZcDZmFMrifq1zFxXFfqOdoILhtoKwTu-P_FLuVoJCj2JyA6bpPo2N1bV73pxD4q4owq__tybi7yYpO6tn1jxt-9Q0cHAtltpojnHnoHTXwtZx844CFuW3sLEYSe48tjj_TzHy4No/s717/316820830_209411611452972_2852323311022941350_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="717" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItgu43zNs-QRiVr9HnfREat_QSP1rwnvRvOYJaSo3ONbNEGKJw7NZcDZmFMrifq1zFxXFfqOdoILhtoKwTu-P_FLuVoJCj2JyA6bpPo2N1bV73pxD4q4owq__tybi7yYpO6tn1jxt-9Q0cHAtltpojnHnoHTXwtZx844CFuW3sLEYSe48tjj_TzHy4No/s320/316820830_209411611452972_2852323311022941350_n%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday night, I'll be at <a href="https://www.sewkatiejean.com/">Sew Katie Jean</a> quilt shop in Lincoln, CA. I will be talking about the inspiration behind my Bridle Path quilt and showing a few tips and tricks for making the quilt. That event starts at 5:30. You can see the sign-up details on their website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjST__5wGjZKn_Nj3DYHXOB7UeEyPOl-0BpnjYv6l5lWitOjTPQ5P-qzrUn64uxfDqYj7ZB3PPukVUG_xYZx3_Jw57iFdIGctsbrZ-CCiTb95_s7D8yIK65UfnnXgrGAh5AInNnCKmO68FDrVsP265btE-8Ir8HbxenkAMGUdrTlN554G1RsTp90aEAutk/s3000/Hi-res%20Bridle%20Path.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjST__5wGjZKn_Nj3DYHXOB7UeEyPOl-0BpnjYv6l5lWitOjTPQ5P-qzrUn64uxfDqYj7ZB3PPukVUG_xYZx3_Jw57iFdIGctsbrZ-CCiTb95_s7D8yIK65UfnnXgrGAh5AInNnCKmO68FDrVsP265btE-8Ir8HbxenkAMGUdrTlN554G1RsTp90aEAutk/w400-h400/Hi-res%20Bridle%20Path.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday, I will be teaching <b><i>Calico Cottages</i></b> at a workshop for the Golden Valley Guild. This is my final event for the year, then I'm free to get ready for the Holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZc8gJXamdmyxqdj4mhyphenhyphen476CTxQfHKLNkvzKg7AAzl668uMsbVTFy7MjiXEogodz0fgjhF9rPgK7gYfNR6hFvUnJIljrDMKpHPp-lOL_kiVwIdP3d-vNhHAgVD-H6BQ66oR8oEJCl9uiziqpOcqeOb5nzRT9XUtooqcGpuUokcqj_rY3cHqo5W7ceebc/s3892/IMG_4866%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3892" data-original-width="2920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZc8gJXamdmyxqdj4mhyphenhyphen476CTxQfHKLNkvzKg7AAzl668uMsbVTFy7MjiXEogodz0fgjhF9rPgK7gYfNR6hFvUnJIljrDMKpHPp-lOL_kiVwIdP3d-vNhHAgVD-H6BQ66oR8oEJCl9uiziqpOcqeOb5nzRT9XUtooqcGpuUokcqj_rY3cHqo5W7ceebc/w300-h400/IMG_4866%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJH-EIIVDafxq-kG8_3Rci-s_vKrBJ3ns2O-573htHDEgWDUtKbnkoZPdalE-puhCoCMrLJKk9Hd2Kstx9_JYGwu4D39Zp9NNf1a5I0QTyoeKq07ofh9h0yP1UGeHdbsGDjqqtlgKULDJoQFcekHPjx_7KxOb3kZCCrJqWNYC0l8EqInwKFhLV-Aa0SE/s4032/IMG_5210%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJH-EIIVDafxq-kG8_3Rci-s_vKrBJ3ns2O-573htHDEgWDUtKbnkoZPdalE-puhCoCMrLJKk9Hd2Kstx9_JYGwu4D39Zp9NNf1a5I0QTyoeKq07ofh9h0yP1UGeHdbsGDjqqtlgKULDJoQFcekHPjx_7KxOb3kZCCrJqWNYC0l8EqInwKFhLV-Aa0SE/w300-h400/IMG_5210%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'll be back home at the cabin on Saturday night, enjoying a glass of wine and celebrating a successful and very busy year for Sew'n Wild Oaks. <div><br /></div><div>Hopefully some of you will be able to attend one of the events.</div><div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-71921513691517833352023-11-11T10:15:00.000-08:002023-11-11T10:15:45.128-08:00Sew'n Wild Oaks Retreat<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>I have so many pictures to post of my activities over the past week during my retreat. It's hard to know where to begin. The quilters were amazing, and the group bonded from the very first day. Here's a sample from some of the show and tell sessions, and work throughout the retreat. Enjoy the morning quilt show which begins with one of my designs for which I haven't finished writing the pattern. Laurie put her own finishing touches on <b><i>Huckleberry Hill</i></b>. Now, I want to finish mine!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMMA8e5rzzxurwkAWyXvrte2nlDlyTX8hSKzu4dPivASMCefzJEGmh3mGAcAyw_TVQAx30EHpombZPkwMbDsB6xkCZGrgUxNgHqyJ8o1VMRce9CEUWAFrrUAGTWDvN13m2A4lnu8Q17w5X-JuPctNgvLzUu3PSR6u8fyHk1QLxwALHxxR7Lq396Qntxg/s3025/IMG_7428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3025" data-original-width="2577" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMMA8e5rzzxurwkAWyXvrte2nlDlyTX8hSKzu4dPivASMCefzJEGmh3mGAcAyw_TVQAx30EHpombZPkwMbDsB6xkCZGrgUxNgHqyJ8o1VMRce9CEUWAFrrUAGTWDvN13m2A4lnu8Q17w5X-JuPctNgvLzUu3PSR6u8fyHk1QLxwALHxxR7Lq396Qntxg/w341-h400/IMG_7428.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGSsGbYxeajQnMjfGodLbhoKaEtI0Q_jVSiJ_gkm5gJD4fgt64sJSINe7S159eXzPkqKOyd8NsKOqjumW4pbcsvPnc1EX4w-uMby-U62TH0dFri3iG8g2oryhCVLVWz-IXUJdsejxvd-vEvlBCJlIAPCc1cNNgo7eAiS6mUbcD-ElR_s80YieTC8p6To/s2819/IMG_7516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2819" data-original-width="2669" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGSsGbYxeajQnMjfGodLbhoKaEtI0Q_jVSiJ_gkm5gJD4fgt64sJSINe7S159eXzPkqKOyd8NsKOqjumW4pbcsvPnc1EX4w-uMby-U62TH0dFri3iG8g2oryhCVLVWz-IXUJdsejxvd-vEvlBCJlIAPCc1cNNgo7eAiS6mUbcD-ElR_s80YieTC8p6To/w379-h400/IMG_7516.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><p>It was chilly in the morning, and we kept the fireplace on for most of the day. We would sit by the fireplace with our coffee in hand and chat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2w5rvzqjCfX_iLiFaosn4BKV-faCjHEIy2GaOyOKkoS-AfBp3e7ESOF_GA8QWqnQw5ylGGF6D3eEpshggN2osVybaVUIGxesupOTOPFrwIP5m0BpaQJTocJOP2jPPoR9zT0BKWnE0zW3bJaqtdXMPOz3UpoV8E4gD_48HlOyVnKmS0SpOzciBy2OE-4/s4032/IMG_7422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2w5rvzqjCfX_iLiFaosn4BKV-faCjHEIy2GaOyOKkoS-AfBp3e7ESOF_GA8QWqnQw5ylGGF6D3eEpshggN2osVybaVUIGxesupOTOPFrwIP5m0BpaQJTocJOP2jPPoR9zT0BKWnE0zW3bJaqtdXMPOz3UpoV8E4gD_48HlOyVnKmS0SpOzciBy2OE-4/w300-h400/IMG_7422.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I taught <b><i>Calico Cottage</i></b>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bw4195ES00Jdog4CrP3O59lxjEgzxZ9-MhhUBfextktenppaHXp9yO2XmifQV22RV7QlW04YnMmgdpgikyyfP59sDUdSDtZCapg_4HZZHwdk12vCTiGEImnjUpcUZvsXf5TbPs0HohA7WNIAUnp-ZxLFNXtCFAnHDkJZcpk5tgVi8yWc87OyTExPDZo/s4032/IMG_7423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I taught mini sessions during the first two days of the retreat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdi4oDlC5R1NzRIOKj1jTLtOwfXOfR-PcTVuTegEDh5MDA9KuQ8Qd157MEM0skLxHX2wbIX1uHBO252gfTp8-UaOIdv7xWAkwrMOmtIvVO-whXXgws6Zs4q7k9ROiOKkFYjtgPx8T81z6NocM4zQQXe5371gJ2Z6URZMsWPkwyCUAPk0OsP7QIgHMt84U/s2016/IMG_1457%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdi4oDlC5R1NzRIOKj1jTLtOwfXOfR-PcTVuTegEDh5MDA9KuQ8Qd157MEM0skLxHX2wbIX1uHBO252gfTp8-UaOIdv7xWAkwrMOmtIvVO-whXXgws6Zs4q7k9ROiOKkFYjtgPx8T81z6NocM4zQQXe5371gJ2Z6URZMsWPkwyCUAPk0OsP7QIgHMt84U/w300-h400/IMG_1457%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We ate well too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every retreat I say this is the best group of quilters, and it is true for every group. Some of us have been together for years and some are new to the Sew'n Wild Oaks family of quilters. The Sew'n Wild Oaks family is growing by leaps and bounds with wonderful human beings. They couldn't have been nicer, more compassionate, and funnier if they tried. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1iLsV-bZUnmHge0pMfGH1cfpDS3KjYOtsXBdPesTTJwvF1JDHdUi4fxIwTd72x8lhNlSyzAY4sdyh-DVj_E2UJbPU01C-tEtSyGYGtyKeDSi476hKLCZkArD8HXxP5r5m15BsZHMQjQoup5M1bqSdPe0FJ666CoUbqzx8jm4YYlKecO_-3ngDAbFx6Y/s3936/IMG_7490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="3936" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1iLsV-bZUnmHge0pMfGH1cfpDS3KjYOtsXBdPesTTJwvF1JDHdUi4fxIwTd72x8lhNlSyzAY4sdyh-DVj_E2UJbPU01C-tEtSyGYGtyKeDSi476hKLCZkArD8HXxP5r5m15BsZHMQjQoup5M1bqSdPe0FJ666CoUbqzx8jm4YYlKecO_-3ngDAbFx6Y/w400-h234/IMG_7490.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now I have to play catch up with Etsy orders, invoicing and preparing for a guild lecture and workshop next week. Then I'm DONE for the next few months. I can concentrate on a new fabric line or three, quilting, designing patterns, blogging and curling up for a long Winter's nap by the fire. <div><br /></div><div>Soon,</div><div>Lynn <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533815743133780631.post-46461948580402872902023-11-06T06:44:00.000-08:002023-11-06T06:44:38.405-08:00Sew'n Wild Oaks Retreat Day 1<p> Hello Everyone,</p><p>Here are just a few pictures from my November retreat. As soon as the cars were unpacked the quilters started right in quilting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPp27LGZUpSBV7-qQ1dH7G82pGNmRiX0XVb4lVjy6dqsPD2Fs4eOxbXtNEhxOynwjCNOScRbbrEJUC6auWia8W0ZfQjkHF1hyphenhyphenrDGTEh9jW-as9kwQ-xqpuP_7RjjX9maXcytzJ2HT4upKOOu2_DiEBuH2fypoLVvBSIxkfCBpZ35PnChJPICP6u80UkYw/s4032/IMG_7415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPp27LGZUpSBV7-qQ1dH7G82pGNmRiX0XVb4lVjy6dqsPD2Fs4eOxbXtNEhxOynwjCNOScRbbrEJUC6auWia8W0ZfQjkHF1hyphenhyphenrDGTEh9jW-as9kwQ-xqpuP_7RjjX9maXcytzJ2HT4upKOOu2_DiEBuH2fypoLVvBSIxkfCBpZ35PnChJPICP6u80UkYw/w300-h400/IMG_7415.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The retreat started off with my little talk and positive affirmation for the day. I have only one rule, and that is you have to sit with someone you don't know at mealtime. So many friendships have been made over a meal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVxMB4_12hNs_8TP0V0j0SNFPK3StxbNfbcFNE8vzPpbpUzx_fXTZtdSUZUGv772BSbVPDmNwZ-nVi4ybwBoMnZiCpoI9GJWgx36nN4lxOdvDl6kEAhH3abH2Bs-M03SbqfHpu0AD8soeLV_DRTntkJlJbD7f4XwxF3WYrvZ0vp_d93qdFM-10DwOIzY/s2016/IMG_1432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVxMB4_12hNs_8TP0V0j0SNFPK3StxbNfbcFNE8vzPpbpUzx_fXTZtdSUZUGv772BSbVPDmNwZ-nVi4ybwBoMnZiCpoI9GJWgx36nN4lxOdvDl6kEAhH3abH2Bs-M03SbqfHpu0AD8soeLV_DRTntkJlJbD7f4XwxF3WYrvZ0vp_d93qdFM-10DwOIzY/w300-h400/IMG_1432.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Everyone came over to my cabin for an appetizer dinner and we feasted our way through the evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbS9WIUDGZ-ca3xe723Jwq51VcTtiU6k5QtnRJh6OQ519lEsjPXKrX8xCuK1Lx16VElS4zNcwYylX2OC0BKrYqWZ41scIfWmlptzpq9AgDehTqjESGBuUMtqZqKEqECDnshNVmZbBkBlrZIScuxYkbb4Hv4wdxSEXzkD2Ax6AULm42d9kcOLYFvQHT3c/s2016/IMG_1434%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbS9WIUDGZ-ca3xe723Jwq51VcTtiU6k5QtnRJh6OQ519lEsjPXKrX8xCuK1Lx16VElS4zNcwYylX2OC0BKrYqWZ41scIfWmlptzpq9AgDehTqjESGBuUMtqZqKEqECDnshNVmZbBkBlrZIScuxYkbb4Hv4wdxSEXzkD2Ax6AULm42d9kcOLYFvQHT3c/s320/IMG_1434%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjobd4sGub6zAwcZQn0qTTtha4gVLIS6xXNK0gIbBHZUm71Ak3L1mEBx1wcgEsxGWxpVOylHWB2z0ncDdyTiqiM0CIBITtfHK3l-C-rhN3GDYeenqw7VRTEcrnFVcINnOrrCrExKzXETveaYISk8l2dvE0gUI9rZEhOStmhrUAgtAEZMQPt5ez-990x0/s2016/IMG_1435%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjobd4sGub6zAwcZQn0qTTtha4gVLIS6xXNK0gIbBHZUm71Ak3L1mEBx1wcgEsxGWxpVOylHWB2z0ncDdyTiqiM0CIBITtfHK3l-C-rhN3GDYeenqw7VRTEcrnFVcINnOrrCrExKzXETveaYISk8l2dvE0gUI9rZEhOStmhrUAgtAEZMQPt5ez-990x0/s320/IMG_1435%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We have a gentleman at the retreat this year. Corky and his bubbly wife Stacey came from Chicago. Corky is the quilter in the family.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2w8KAAhC5euIkMuQwKCuIQWdddnAjc_b7lO5afcytuMnrTBCmMIS26vZWDFvqphevmFBSIS4JkCrSS9ysm_AgSlS5NdKT26U4ZbRtk0f9UzKpPgcfdat1-0V_kwXD-FmopwMsJE8-wKueqV5mDiHDglBV0kzl0lGskx1x42DhC3bHBsK755AjxSYHtY/s2016/IMG_1442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2w8KAAhC5euIkMuQwKCuIQWdddnAjc_b7lO5afcytuMnrTBCmMIS26vZWDFvqphevmFBSIS4JkCrSS9ysm_AgSlS5NdKT26U4ZbRtk0f9UzKpPgcfdat1-0V_kwXD-FmopwMsJE8-wKueqV5mDiHDglBV0kzl0lGskx1x42DhC3bHBsK755AjxSYHtY/s320/IMG_1442.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Mazey greeted everyone as they arrive. She got so many lovies. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkxHxj1iNGxPkso8YUmQv699MCGG4ZvWM6IsxQLN96UynJNAA85nov04IwsjgYH0T8lhYCtCu_83YLR1Hr0mkwDLMBBPmvwZirSDC7_9KUBCRS09iVd7j9BRi2VKH3nAARfPGfwXGRgieOKN9ge19jVLTWyHmVs5ZLsj4U8Hjr5cOdhVo8klUu45BgAE/s4032/IMG_7417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkxHxj1iNGxPkso8YUmQv699MCGG4ZvWM6IsxQLN96UynJNAA85nov04IwsjgYH0T8lhYCtCu_83YLR1Hr0mkwDLMBBPmvwZirSDC7_9KUBCRS09iVd7j9BRi2VKH3nAARfPGfwXGRgieOKN9ge19jVLTWyHmVs5ZLsj4U8Hjr5cOdhVo8klUu45BgAE/w400-h300/IMG_7417.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3J7nEZmMN19pqks0oXYN6U6PbAUUApGE5XWYMWlkYEqNZQGfguPh_OZsczK0i71ZRvA9YA7Rr17fiD0tFcepP_7Gxpms1sHpQiIEHdvl7fwpPTkPs8xDGhBXtMDKyOe52TII3iHOPnyr5e9MGTRAQgVf89P00UEjr4eylNH7smBy8r9d32GsCicrNuWU/s4032/IMG_7419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3J7nEZmMN19pqks0oXYN6U6PbAUUApGE5XWYMWlkYEqNZQGfguPh_OZsczK0i71ZRvA9YA7Rr17fiD0tFcepP_7Gxpms1sHpQiIEHdvl7fwpPTkPs8xDGhBXtMDKyOe52TII3iHOPnyr5e9MGTRAQgVf89P00UEjr4eylNH7smBy8r9d32GsCicrNuWU/w400-h300/IMG_7419.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Corky had fun sitting on the saddle barstools.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT7jiWLrWUvJkLmXEN5RBAz4t1-R-DKTG6pAUeDY5xq4lbY5sGhUVOQTQUpP1F_lJdJl0uVCsaXuaiBoNDFvQMLiHvBDehzSCoHC86jSFt0F5bXA4L0wR0dDu0d72mJ7Y_BNfwg8g7gc5dS58geT5dI7YSrSIJlEo78Hng5sII98o-5PkTJiLV9KIm_A/s4032/IMG_7421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT7jiWLrWUvJkLmXEN5RBAz4t1-R-DKTG6pAUeDY5xq4lbY5sGhUVOQTQUpP1F_lJdJl0uVCsaXuaiBoNDFvQMLiHvBDehzSCoHC86jSFt0F5bXA4L0wR0dDu0d72mJ7Y_BNfwg8g7gc5dS58geT5dI7YSrSIJlEo78Hng5sII98o-5PkTJiLV9KIm_A/s320/IMG_7421.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The retreat is off to a great start. Since I hosted four retreats this year, I was able to include 8 new attendees. The fire will be going down at the Lodge this morning, the coffee will be ready, the quilters will start arriving, and we are all set to start a beautiful day in the mountains. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048744022615368154noreply@blogger.com4