Tomfoolery Thursday!

I have been SLOW working on my USA 250th quilt, but the end is near! At least to get the top made! I'm already contemplating how to quilt it. 

My son and his girlfriend came over this past weekend and asked if I wanted to hike. We managed a hot desert hike! Any time we can spend with them is great!

They were headed to the popular Sisters Rodeo!

The following day a friend and I went through a lovely meadow....

To get to this beautiful alpine area! 

Monday hubby and I (and Elsa) escaped for a quick 2 night camping trip. It was so peaceful. 

There is an eagles nest on the lake with 2 eaglets- these guys kept an eye out for food! So cool to see them swooping into the lake for a fish. 

We were able to manage a short hike with Elsa. Couldn't believe how lovely these lupine were!! 

That's what I've been up to. Looking forward to summer kickoff with an outdoor concert this weekend. 

 

Fun on a Friday

Hello friends!

Here is a little side project I have going. Sending these off to a friend today. 

I am fairly close to having the top completed to my 250th USA quilt!

I've been following social media on several visitors here in USA for the FIFA World Cup. It has been very refreshing! They are finding joy in the small things! Country music by Ella Langley, free soda refills, Bucees and college stadiums. 

 

I've been getting some hiking in as well as I have a big end of the summer goal.

Hiking South Sisters will be a training hike if I can score permits. 

Desert hikes closer to home will be on the agenda too!

I hope you are all doing great! Have a wonderful weekend.

The Bible Quilt

Hey! I finally have a finish for 2026!

This quilt was started by Juliann Phillips and she donated the patterns and the blocks she had completed  and prepped when I was looking for donations for Faith Seeds International.

A local women did the quilting. It is lovely!

Designed by Jan Patek. 

You will have a chance to win this quilt plus 3 others that we will be using to raise money for Faith Seeds International. Of course I'll be advertising!!

Have a lovely week!

 

Fun on A Friday

I picked this up at the Old Country Store in Intercourse this spring and forgot to share it with you! I passed it several times then knew I'd regret it. I love it so much!

My first trip to the Old Country store I purchased a locally made Scherenschnitte that I treasure and I think this will be the same!

It is signed Mary Jane.

I've been taking advantage of warmer temps too!

Mount Hood in the rear

Did a long loop around Timothy Lake with my daughter. 

Did a long one night backpack to get physically ready for the season. It was a tough 21 miler over 2 days. I felt pretty rough the first night but better then next day. Then drove right to Walla Walla for the guild.

It's been a good start!