Busy needles!

Eegad, 2 years since I've updated. But, but....I'm still busy like a bee!

My son got married, and I have the most wonderful daughter in law, and so one of those years was spent hand quilting their wedding quilt. A tradition from my their grandmother T whom I loved to pieces. She taught me how to quilt when I was a newlywed and restless in Tennessee. :D

Dil and I went shopping for the fabric together, and she chose the pattern. I machine pieced and hand quilted in a standing hoop frame.

Then there was knitting. Everything from ornaments, Christmas stockings, socks, slippers, toe warmers, and learning how to double knit. Closest thing to magic on needles~

...and of course, antlers for the adorable grandpuppy!

Now that I'm looking 60 in the eye, I don't find myself of a bucket list in terms of what to experience or places to see. It's things I hope to be blessed with the time to make. My daughter's wedding quilt, future baby quilts and sweaters, things that warm and comfort and will last long after I'm gone.