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