First of all, Happy Holidays to everyone! I have been absent from the blogging and quilting scene.
No tragedies or excuses. Just life getting in the way of doing the things I love. And a case of I don't know where to start.
November news! My
spouse officially retired from his job. And he is so happy!
And I am so happy for him. A little jealous, maybe, but mostly happy.
We have had great holidays and are spending lots of time with my grandboys and family.
So we have cookie baking time, craft time, and lots of blocks, cars, and toys. All good!
And the traditional Christmas Claymation video and the Muppets' version of a Christmas Carol.
But there is nothing like a snuggle with a little boy. Or a Christmas song and book, or even the manger as a playhouse. P.S. the figures are not breakable.
It is a little different for Christmas without Gary's mom and mine who is real foggy with Alzheimer's.
Every time I speak with her, it just tears my heart out. And her spouse is just struggling to communicate with her. Even with live in help, it is hard. And 700 miles away makes it even more frustrating for me. A phone call is not second best. But a trip is not in the projected future either.
My DD has a wonderful beau and we like how this relationship works. The holidays with both families have gone well. And we get to take care of her cat.
So as far as sewing and quilting and such. Not much. But here are the few things that are in progress:
All I gave away that was made : 1) Christmas table runner made last January, 2) dish towels with applique made in May and November.
Of course, the list to have been made is long, and now in the plans for NEXT year. Maybe more will be made:
So I do have a finish: ( only a year and a half for this panel)
This is the 2nd panel of Over the River by Crabapple Hill.
All that is left is the 3rd panel with the words"Over the river and through the woods".
Here are 2 patchwork squares to be made into pillows. 7 by 7 each square 2 inches finished.
Happy New Year to you! It sounds like your holiday was wonderful with your grandsons and family. Being so far away from parents is so difficult, especially under your circumstances. Your needlework is beautiful. Hopefully your creative outlet will bring you a little peace.
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