Design Wall Monday

I've been working a little on Talya's name in wonky letters.

I sewed these while visiting with my sisters, Polly, Emily, & Barbara on Skype.

It made for a nice little sister's sewing retreat, right from our own homes!

Polly posted about our little visit here.

Check out other WIP's at Freshly Pieced.

Fabric Giveaway

I'm joining "Sew Mama Sew" for her Giveaway Day, which really lasts a week long.

This giveaway is now closed, but thank you for your interest.

 

You know, my fabric closet has more fabric than I can use in a lifetime. So, this is your opportunity to win some of it.

Up for grabs here are 8 fat quarters of Daydreams by Stephanie Brandenburg for Camelot Cottons Brushstroke.

To be in the draw, all you have to do is leave a comment about one of your favorite choices of relaxation. Would it be, fondling fabric, sewing fabric, quilting, or pulling weeds, planting a garden, harvesting produce,  or vacuuming the carpet, cleaning the bathroom, washing windows, or … something else?

For an extra chance in the drawing become a follower and come back and let me know.

This giveaway will be open until Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. PST. Then we’ll choose a winner with Mr. Random Generator.

This giveaway is open to participants world wide.

Friday With Ashton and Georgi

I shared a great part of my day with Ashton and Georgi.

We made paths in the pine trees, played church, played the piano and sang, had lunch together, ran/walked around the house, etc., etc., etc.

They played in the tent, rode bike & trike, threw rocks in the pond, wanted to jump on the bed, hid behind my design wall, etc., etc., etc.

I read stories to them, made them a snack, helped them with their squabbles, sewed on Talya’s quilt in between times, etc., etc., etc.

Talya’s Quilt, a WIP

I’ve already made some revisions to Talya’s quilt since I started it here.

Ernest & Ben Graber Family Reunion

Joshua gets his family’s cabin ready for occupying.

 

Ashton & Kirby spy Grampa through the window.

 

Qwirkle was a popular game  by the young folks.

 

Father helps son on 2 wheels.

 

Paul’s sister Dorcas with 3 of her daughters and one niece.

 

Mom and Daddy Graber with Aunt Emma, the beginning of it all.

 

Waiting for the skits to begin.

 

Levi took these folks shopping to buy scissors, a hobby horse, and a cuckoo clock … only to return them all.

 

 

Watching pictures from long ago and a recent wedding.

 

I wonder what they see!

 

Daddy can still pick a tune.

 

Picking and singing.

 

130 of the approx. 200 “Grabers.”

 

Daddy encouraging us to be faithful!

 

Three cousin friends.