Arlington National Cemetery special wreath laying ceremony with my nephew

One day I got the very exciting news that my nephew from Texas won an essay contest, as did some of his classmates. So they earned a trip to historical Virginia, which included an opportunity to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington National Cemetery

Remodeling my new Virginia apartment

Unfortunately I had to sell my house a few years ago. Thankfully I found a lovely little apartment in Northern Virginia, which means I have all the beauty of the four seasons!

A Request for a Modern Woodlands Baby Quilt

When a friend of mine saw the baby quilt that I made for my granddaughter, he asked if I'd make one for his niece who had had a baby boy earlier in the spring.

Modern Woodlands Baby Quilt

A Snuggly Pink and White Quilt for my Granddaughter

 Last summer I asked my daughter what her preferred colors were for a snuggly baby quilt for her baby. She wanted pink...and she wanted me to use the fabric stash left from her cousin's quilt.

Pink Snuggly Baby Quilt

Starry Night Quilt

From 6-22-2020 

I finally conquered another stashbusting project!

In free moments I spent the winter of 2020 cozily handquilting one of my many quilt tops. By the end of spring I finsihed my quilt. In June I found a great location to take quilt photos.

Starry Night Quilt

 

Historic Brentsville of Virginia

From 10-19-2019

For years I lived in the small town of Bristow in Virginia, which is beautifully situated within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Brentsville Historic Centre

Baby Cross Stitch for my Granddaughter

When I was pregnant with my daughter over 20 years ago, I cross stitched several pieces to hang in her room. And this was the first one I cross stitched. But back then, these hung in oak frames with mats.

Baby Cross Stitch