February was mild and rather unpredictable.
March came and went (like a lamb both ways?)
April has arrived, with some showers
and even some snow!
It's been a busy almost 9 weeks since my last post
and I can't tell you where the time has gone.
A sparse few pictures on my phone help remind me some of the highlights.
February brought warm sunny days with a few porch lunches,
even tho the porch cushions are yet to be put out.
Also a time for hockey games, kitten cuddles and sleep-overs.
These are a few of my favourite things 🎶🎶
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My first ever quilt donation for the upcoming New Hamburg Mennonite
Relief Sale in May, was finished and safely delivered before the deadline.
Here is the quilt that was hand quilted by our church ladies, also for the May sale ...
A true beauty!
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| Beautifully pieced by Joyce Erb |
February and March also caught me in the sewing room to work on
a few projects.
Here is a fun small quilt designed by our quilt club member,
Henny Bremer, who is becoming well known for her fabulous extra small scale quilts.
This was such a fun project.
It measures approx. 17" by 24" - the perfect size for hanging.
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| This quilt creates an optical illusion of curves! This sweet little quilt might be hung in my slightly "refreshed" office space. I purchased a new carpet and a wee display cabinet to make it more welcoming and comfortable. I DO NEED to spend more time in here. There is much work to be done ... the quilts are such a tempting distraction and procrastination enabler - eek! Am now in search of a nice office chair. Should I go upholstered bucket type or perhaps a comfy wicker?? I hope I will know it when I see it!  Some crocheting projects were also a distraction this Spring. Momma said the kids could use warm snuggly blankets so off to the wool shop I went, with my dear friend Anita who is a crocheter extraordinaire! Made just in time for Easter ...  |
evening service, Good Friday family gathering, Easter morning sunrise service,
and our wee family gathering for Sunday supper.
Complete with an exhilarating game of Bingo!!!
And of course, the annual butter lamb and onion skin dyed eggs!
And so, this is the beginning of Spring 2024.
So many dear ones on my prayer list right now ... humbled and praying!
Thankful for our Risen Lord ...
Till next time - being intentional and living this life one day at a time.
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| My snuggle bunnies!!!! |
Rosella, what a great many lovely things you have shared. Your donation quilt is beautiful! I love the littles in hockey gear and with the kitten. The cabinet with lights is very cool. I'm always a fan of your butter lamb. Glad you could enjoy so many special gatherings around Resurrection Sunday. So special and so much to be thankful for in a Risen Lord. Happy April to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen. You always have such kind words and it amazes me how similar our families are right now!
DeleteI was happy to see a new post from your part of the world-a special one to me! Thanks for sharing a picture of the butter lamb. My mother used to make those. Those quilts look lovely. May all go well at the Relief Sale. When I lived in the area it was always fun to attend, eat delicious food and meet friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruthie - so nice to hear from you again! Hope you can come for a visit sometime. I would love to meet you.
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