Farm Life and Quilt of Miriam

Life ...

Paul needed me to drive him to the field ...

... so he could dislodge a stump from the bean header.

Playing Uno with the older grands didn't work too well when the younger ones wanted me to read a book.

... as a Quilter

I took an old photograph of Paul's sister Miriam ...

... and tweaked it on the computer using a filter.

Then I printed it out onto fabric and quilted it.

A Visit with Sanford and Sheila

Life ...

Paul and I, Sheila and Sanford, and Jim and June were together at We Care in Atmore, AL where Sanfords are serving for a year.

We enjoyed worshiping here at this tiny church where Paul's niece Renee & Kevin Kennel and family attend. I wish I would have gotten a picture of them.

An afternoon visit with 90 year old Joe Sims was a highlight. He has a sharp mind and remembers attending our wedding and told us some more stories that we had forgotten!

Another highlight was meeting Della Koehn. We just took up talking right where we left off after not seeing each other for years.

My sister Sheila grilled boneless thighs for the carry-in Sunday lunch. She had the flames going plenty high there for a little while.

... as a Quilter

Lisa stopped in for some quilting tips. She's a new and eager beginner and likes her pieces perfect and precise.

Life

Life ...

I enjoy the pond out in front of the house so much.

Paul needed to move the combine, so he ...

unhooks the header onto the trailer and ...

... away he goes. I was glad that I didn't have to pull the header this time.

Our farm helper, Bronson has been loading and hauling cotton bales for many days now.

One day I looked after some of our grandchildren. They sneaked a bowl of party mix out to the playground equipment.

 

Willow Is Up for Bids

My "Willow" is up for bids NOW in the SAQA Benefit Auction. SOLD $100

http://www.saqa.com/auction-view.php?scat=60&s=0 

Patches Workshop

I had a fun 2 days in Florence, AL giving a trunk/lecture and then a workshop.