Looking Back Part 2

Last year started with a retreat and this year is the same! I's a perfect time to be indoors sewing and reconnecting with good friends. 

Went to a quilt show and historic Philly in March. 

A highlight of 2025 was to go to France with my hubby! 

My first time up the Eiffel Tower. 

Normandy was incredible!

Got the quilt show in Nantes off the bucket list!

We took another trip to French Polynesia. 

I was able to meet many quilters at guild meetings I presented to. 

  

One of those guild meetings also included  my first time in Alabama! I loved it! (PS I would love to visit your guild or quilt group online or in person, no matter where you are!)

Fun times with quilters in Kansas!

I left enough time to do some outdoor activities as well.

Arizona was great!

All of that hiking culminated with a summit of Mt St Helens! 

Houston quilt show is the time I meet up with friends! And see great quilts!

Took this photo in Portugal for my daughter who is a hairdresser. 

Portugal was beautiful and amazing!

Last but certainly not least! Fun times with family,

Summer at the Oregon coast.  They look pretty bundled up!

Thanksgiving

Christmas. 

Don't put off life! Spend time with family and friends. Treasure them. Explore new places and try new things! I feel truly blessed. 

Much love to you all!

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.