We stayed in Eau Claire, WI for three nights with no specific plans other than to enjoy ourselves and get plenty of rest. The first afternoon was spent resting (Ray still tires easily) and then going in search of the northern lights.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
Fall Travels
We stayed in Eau Claire, WI for three nights with no specific plans other than to enjoy ourselves and get plenty of rest. The first afternoon was spent resting (Ray still tires easily) and then going in search of the northern lights.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Just in time for Pumpkin Season
Hope you enjoy the weekend!
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Table Runners Done!
A while back, we decided we needed new table runners for our family room which has a behind the sofa table and four side/end tables. Two of the smaller tables only needed one runner while the others each needed two. That meant I needed to make/replace 8 table runners.
Ray requested somewhat neutral colors and I went through my stash and shopped for ideas for months. I finally decided on pale blue and browns batiks with cream colored cottons, mostly from scraps in my stash.
While we were living in Madison this summer, I worked on designing the different mats and also possible ways to quilt them.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Another Potato Chip Quilt
We've been home for almost two months and I've stayed busy. Lots of produce has been frozen and dehydrated. I just finished 5 large batches of applesauce, some apple crisp, and apple bars for the freezer. Now I'm looking forward to getting more apples for slicing and freezing/drying and then the freezers will be full!
Ray is doing well. He has more energy and is riding his bike again; he is getting close to his goal of riding 14 miles a day. We both gets a good amount of rest each day and are enjoying a more normal life.
Using Glide #30281 Blueberry thread on my long arm, I quilted this with a Square Fishbone motif - I marked the design and used rulers.
This flannel quilt is actually on the long arm frame now.