Owen's 1st Holy Communion

 

Sunday I was able to go to Philip, my hometown, for my nephew's first communion. It was delayed from the spring due to COVID. He's also my godson, so I especially wanted to be there. 

Dad and Ann were also able to be there. 

We took a picture with the grandkids that were there and Grandpa and Grandma. My brother and his family also took a family picture as well. 

It was a private mass for the 4 kids making their first communion. Their teacher, was Miss Ellen Schofield, my kindergarten teacher! 

 

We also went to the cemetary and visited mom's grave as well as both sets of my grandparents. 

 

A couple weeks ago my breast cancer survivor sister Heidi was in town for appointments and we had lunch together. It was so wonderful to catch up with her and visit. 

On Ringo Lake Clue #4

This weekend went by just as quickly as the last one. We butchered beef all day Saturday, but I found some time on Friday to cut out the parts of clue #4. Last night, after finishing teacher gifts (which I can't show until she opens it), I made 10 clue #4 pieces. These were super simple to make, using the directions for sewing them correctly. I need to finish cutting my brown pieces, but then I'll be able to sew these quickly. I'm doing really well at cutting out the pieces, but haven't had much sewing time, so I'll be doing these at a retreat in January. A few each week keeps me on track.


I was able to get 12 sets of the Clue #3 done from last week. I'm using my pink batik stash to make these.

My finish for the week was this Twist and Turn quilt for my dad and his wife. I was supposed to be done for their anniversary in Sept, but life got in the way so they can open it on Christmas day.

I'm finishing up my UFO list for December, knowing I won't be getting anymore finished. I'll sew clues instead. I was able to put my new UFO list in my new quilters planner and boy I've got a much shorter list this year! Quilters Planner is the website for this one. It's the 3rd year I've had one and I love it.

Yesterday we did our Christmas Eve food shopping. The kids were actually really good at posing for a picture with Santa.


Saturday 4 of the cousins were at my brother and sister in laws house to butcher, so we tried for a picture. Mr. M. didn't cooperate.

The other morning before we decorated the tree. They were up at 5 AM for school, so we had time for a picture.

My secret Santa partner received this needlebook for our Quilters Stitchers online Facebook group swap. I loved the pattern, so I have to make one for myself as well.

I sent this along with a couple fat quarters.


I'm linking up with Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville for the Clue #4 Link up.

On Ringo Lake Clue #3

It's week 3 of the Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt for 2017 and I'm a bit behind, but still making progress. Last week I was able to get my flying geese cut out. I'm trying Bonnie's method of using strips and cutting them with her ruler. I've never done this before and I'm excited to learn a new technique (which is why I do the mystery in the first place). I was able to get them all cut out and only 20 sewn, but I feel like that's progress.


This week I got quite a few of the bricks cut out and the end pieces cut as well. Again I'm using the Essential Triangle ruler as well as the Simple Folded Corners ruler to make these. It was a busy weekend and I'm fighting a cold, so I didn't get a chance to sew on them yet.

Last weekend we were at my brother and sister in law's to butcher pigs, so we had the grandparents watch all 6 grandkids and we went to town for the night. We had a lot of fun and a few drinks, but the town was pretty dead.

Paul and I were celebrating the SDSU Jackrabbits winning the FCS football playoff game and making it to the quarterfinals. This weekend they won that game and are now on to the semi-finals next weekend. This is a first in school history, so pretty exciting!



Five of the cousins with their gloves so they could help butcher

Waiting by the pickup so they didn't get run over by the tractor. The other 2 kids are in the tractor.

The girls in their matching pjs. Molly's are almost too small, but they had fun matching.

Mathew loved celebrating his 5th birthday with his cousins.


I'm linking up with Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville who is providing this amazing mystery quilt. Hope you'll join in the fun and share your progress as well.
#onringolakequilts #quiltvillemystery

Family Events in June

June has been packed with lots of family fun days. The kids and I went to the Piedmont Library summer reading program and played on the playground.

We attended the Main Street Square Kids fair.

Ballon animals were a hit.

We said goodbye to our beloved Missy. She has been with my husband since before we were together. It was a hard goodbye for all of us.

My co-worker is retiring, so we held a reception for him, this replacement, and the department head. Faculty, staff, and students attended.

Mathew had to give Missy one last goodbye kiss.

The kids and I went to my brother's ranch for branding. My nephew is the same age and these two have so much fun playing together.

Mikaela holding her first calf.

My niece and nephew branded too.

Mathew didn't like the noise of all the calves.

We visited my MIL's brother when he was here from Vegas.

And we went camping at Roubaix Lake. Mikaela got a new doll and she's pretty excited.

Paul and the kids on Fathers Day.

June Quilting Accomplishments

This month wasn't nearly as productive as I would have liked, but I still got some sewing done. I really enjoyed my first project of making a friendship quilt to our friend Regina.



I finished this UFO of mom's for Molly's 3rd birthday.

I made this friendship block for our swap. It turned out really cool and I love it. This is for Jen. I also got my other one done, but haven't gotten the picture taken yet.


I sewed all my strip sets for my Blush Hexagon quilt.


I made this Nancy Halvorsen sample for the store.


I was practicing using the Creative Grids rulers.

Practiced what the Blush quilt should look like.

I made a wall hanging for Graham, son of my friend Mikal.

I made this book cover for my MIL's co-worker Steph.


I accomplished most of my goals for June. I still need to finish up the other store sample. A Beach Ball quilt using the Lazy Angle ruler.
I was able to quilt for 65 hours.
My goals for July include:
2 Friendship Blocks
1 Store Sample
Finish Vestment
Blush Quilt