2025 Looking Back Before Looking Forward

I like to document the quilts I've completed before moving into the next year. 

String Basket 

 

Triple Play- the top was completed by my friend Linda and I finally got 'er finished! 

My Humble Quilts swap quilt- now residing in France. 

2025 Humble Quilts Quiltalong- Summit Stitches. 

This is only a top I made and donated to our guild charity. 

This was only a top made by Juliann. I was able to finish it and donated to an auction that raised money for Faith Seeds in Guatemala. 

A beautiful antique quilt top I had quilted and finished! 

Finally one quilt start to finish! Tickled Pink, It is in my Etsy store, likely won't sell because of the price, but it can be admired! lol See it HERE if you'd like. 

I did a lot of travel this year so quilting has been sparse- that's okay! I've had a lovely year.

Let's make 2026 a wonderful quilt year! Let's use that fabric and make those quilts! 

Grateful

Lori

Blessed Monday

I haven't been posting much but here is my recap. Scroll to the end if you are interested in quilts only. 

Thanksgiving get together with the entire fam. 

We went to a small and out of the way place that was perfect!

Apartment view of Portland at night. 

Christmas! Cory and I stayed downtown Portland and went to an Air Supply concert. 

Everybody together again! Yay!

Scandinavian Festival, 

My husband and his brother left for NC to help in the rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene. 

I was dropping Gary off at 12:30AM on Friday night. (Oh those early and late flights are crazy!)

 

I mentioned last week I would be going to court with my daughter for the teen that caused this accident and killed 2 young people who had married recently. We met the parents of the 2 deceased and listened to all of the victim impact statements. It was heartbreaking and very emotional. The girl got 5 years probation, 10 year license suspension and 8 days in county jail. (she is now over 18) 

We don't have a tree this year but have been trying to make the house a bit festive! 

The bird embroidery is what my daughter made for me. I finally got it framed. She said that helped her eye/hand coordination while recovering from her concussion and brain injury.

If you have completed your Summit Stitches top I can add it anytime to the link!

Blessings to you all for peace, joy and comfort during the holidays. 

Mid Week Check In

I'm prepping well ahead for the January retreat. Trying to decide if I need more half square triangles or not. My favorite method can be found HERE

Coming up in my world- This weekend we are hoping to get together with our kids for a casual dinner for Christmas in Portland. Cory and I are going to see Air Supply in concert, followed by the Scandinavian Festival on Saturday. This has been a fun tradition for us. My grandfather was Danish, although my DNA says I'm only 15% Nordic. 

Rise and shine early Sunday to bring Cory and his brother to the airport where they will be flying to North Carolina to volunteer for rebuilding that area after the devastating landslides caused from Hurricane Helene a bit over a year ago. My hubby went last December to help the clean up efforts, also with Samaritan's Purse. 

Then Monday there will be an in person court for the criminal charges against the girl who recklessly caused the death of 2 people and changed my daughter's life. Thankfully my daughter has recovered, almost fully. Mentally it will be a difficult time since all the hearings have been virtual. We will meet the parents of the newly married couple who had their life snuffed needlessly. It will be a hard day. Oregon is soft on any crime so it is likely she will not have consequences. 

I will have the week that Cory is away to prepare for quilt retreat! I'll also be preparing space bags and clothing that was donated to take to Guatemala! It should be a good week.

That's it for me. If you have completed your Summit Stitches quilt top  feel free to send me a photo at humblequilts@gmail.com and I can add it to the link!

 

Full of Gratitude

I have so much to be thankful for!
Many of you have donated to support Faith Seeds, and I want you to know how much it means.

Faith Seeds serves families in Guatemala near Xela, meeting real and ongoing needs. The ministry pays tuition, uniform costs, and school supplies for eligible students. The after-school program is a safe space for the children, for the mommas who often walk many kilometers to bring them, and even for their pets! I loved seeing how it became a true refuge from the hardships of daily life.

Many of these families make their living by collecting recyclables in the garbage dump. Faith Seeds offers their children a different future—an education that helps them understand they do not have to work in the dump. They learn that God has a plan for their lives, that they are made in His image, and that they are deeply valued.

Beginning in January 2025 Many items were donated to me for Faith Seeds and I am happy to report you have allowed me to be a part of a matching fund effort! Thank you!

Many books!

UFO's

Many of these items went on Etsy. PS there is still one of these blocks above available! Expertly hand appliqued by Juliann. Look for it HERE. 

Juliann also donated this UFO and I am getting it completed. That will be a 2026 donation! 

Of course there was the amazing auction this summer with wonderful results with quilts that were donated! You can see that HERE.

My heart is full!

We had originally planned to go to Guatemala in November and circumstances caused us to delay that trip. We will be leaving the last day in January through the first week of February. 

Most of the families live at the foot of a volcano sitting about 7500' elevation so it does get chilly. 

Donna has graciously sent 3 boxes of warm clothing and coats to bring with me! Her daughter Krista knitted hats and I got those this week! So excited to deliver these and help distribute them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

If you would consider donating YOU all helped make matching funds up to $10,000! School starts in January and tuition, uniforms, and supplies all need to be paid for. Faith Seeds has an after school program that provides tutoring and a large meal. If your heart is stirred to give you can do that HERE. 

Thank you all for your generosity!

Much Love

Lori