Today I ... Lived A Memory

When I was in Elementary and Middle School I spent time in the summers at CAMP!

Specifically Cedar Lake Camp and 4-H Camp

There were Arts and Crafts activities at both camps, and that is where I learned

to weave Potholders on a small loom.

Recently, I purchased a loom and I have been happily weaving Potholders 

every since ...

This set I made for my daughter, for her kitchen, in her

band new home.

And, I have been enjoying every minute of it. I enjoy weaving the Potholders 

and remembering sweet times and summer fun

when I was growing up.

Today I ... Am Glad I Am a Maker

Even though it is the middle of May, it is still a bit chilly. We have had a lot of rain 

this year. Which is one of the reasons why I don't have very good pictures 

recently. Most days are cloudy and overcast even if it isn't raining but, mostly 

it is raining. 

I have finished the quilt top that I posted about HERE. It is my version of the Anna Maria Horner, Feather Bed pattern. My version finishes at 72 x 72 inches square.

Today I am glad that I am a quilt maker because when it is rainy outside, I'm usually happily sewing inside. And, when it is chilly I have plenty of quilts to keep me warm.

Today I ... Reflect

Today I am reflecting on family.

Our Family has grown 

In 2003, my sister and I made Family Signature quilts with the help of our Grandma Dorothy and our Aunt Joyce

Since that time I have had the honor, pleasure, and blessing to add many new blocks (representing new family members) to my Family Signature Quilt

In February of this year ... this little fellow turned 1 year old

My Great-Nephew

And, the adoption of this beautiful girl was finalized

My Nephew, his beautiful bride, and my Great-Niece

This past weekend we celebrated our family and it was wonderful

My Brother, my Great-Nephew, my Sister, and me

Quilts are a very big part of our lives, especially mine. I love quilts and making quilts. I especially love making quilts for my family

Did I mention that my sister is a Maker too?

She crocheted this beautiful afghan for our Great-Niece

#wearefamily

Today I ... Wonder Why

Wondering why I can't sleep ...

I slept very little last night. Only managing to dose on and off. I don't have any thing on my mind.

I'm not hungry. I don't need to potty. I didn't have a bad dream.

I'm not ill ...

It was just one of those nights where sleep was elusive, so here I sit at 4:30 

in the morning wondering why.

Around 3:00 this morning I considered getting up and putting the binding on the quilt in this picture.

The only thing stopping me is that my daughter is sound asleep and the whirl of my sewing machine at 3:00 a.m. would definitely wake her up.

Just because I can't sleep doesn't mean I have to wake everyone else in the house up to join me.

So here I sit ...

WIDE AWAKE!

Today I ... Am SO Pleased!!!

Potholder #1

I am so pleased with my potholders!

It has been potholder weaving mania here since I received the Potholder Loom and Loops I ordered from Harrisville Designs, Inc.

I can't get enough of it ...

Potholder #2

Potholder #3

The kit I ordered comes with a pattern booklet, so I wove this potholder per one of their pattern designs. 

Potholder #4

Making these potholders has been so much fun. And, it has brought back many great memories of arts and crafts of my childhood.

I just ordered more loops ... Yeah!!!!

**please excuse the horrible pictures - it has been gloomy and rainy

Today I ... Ordered A Potholder Loom

Today I ordered a potholder loom and the loops to make potholders. I order these items from Harrisville Designs, Inc.   When I was a little girl I made several potholders on such a loom. I can't remember now if it was in 4-H or at Cedar Lake Summer Camp where I was first introduced to weaving potholders but earlier this week - I saw a post on Denyse Schmidt's Instagram @dsquilts that brought back all of those wonderful memories. Gracious Denyse Schmidt let me know where she purchased her potholder loom. SO ... Today I ... ordered my very own potholder loom. I'm excited to get my loom and work my first potholder. Expect posts and pictures ...