What I've Been Working On...

With a few days off, I've been keeping busy with all sorts of things. I'm back to stitching tiny patches together, working towards the small quilt I want to make.

Though these patches aren't in any particular order, I love how they can mix and match so easily with one another! Eventually, they will be intermixed with larger patches and maybe even a few squares with modified star patterns and hearts.

I transferred the embroidery designs onto Block 4 of the Cream/White CQ Quilt by doing simple running and back stitch directly through the tissue paper. Then I stitch right over those outlines.


There is even a bit of knitting in the mix. I started this light shawl a year ago. It is so soft and lovely to work with, but I have a long way to go! It's a good project to pick up and knit a few rows on each day.

While Jonathan was here, he helped me get this old dresser sanded and prepped for painting. My BIL George helped remove the old bubbled veneer top and I've been painting it and getting it finished up. This used to stand in the hallway of my old house that burned back in 1999. With minimal smoke and water damage, it was one of the few pieces of furniture that I decided to try and salvage. It's been sitting in storage since that time and it is so good to see it coming back to life!


I just love white painted furniture with glass knobs! And I love that all the old character remains in this piece even after all the sanding and priming! I should mention that this dresser used to be dark brown with metal hardware. I'm loving the transformation!

This picture of my kids and me was taken on the morning of my Dad's funeral. From left to right: Gary, Jonathan, Zach, me, Jessie, Stephen and Amanda. Amid the sorrow of our loss and the memories of my Dad that day, there was much laughter and much joy. My Dad would have loved it!