Some cook, I sew and write: creativity brings joy

Once again, I've been so much better at posting on Instagram but I resolve to do better!  In fact, I'm resolving to study better and write more in the coming months mostly because I think we all have a need to pay much more attention to the blessings of God during this time of the COVID19 pandemic.  Personally, I think this is only a beginning of more challenges but I believe there are many, many blessings to reap during challenges.  I've also known it is important to pay attention to blessings and to learn when things are good, but the hard times define us by what we decide to focus on. As a result, I am tweaking this blog a bit to help me and hopefully you find the good and great things in our lives. Another reason for my change is because I've found the strain on my wrists and thumbs has been too great for me to continue quilting.  After thinking through my options, I decided to pivot to sewing and joyful creation. So I took up bagmaking to use up some of m...

Wow!  My Instagram followers have a better idea of what I've been doing this year!  I've really slacked off writing!  My journal and personal history has suffered too. On the sewing front, did I show the clothing I made?  I don't think so. This turned into a skirt but no picture?! Comfy dress! My son bought an SUV.   My daughter chatting with us. Emergency surgery on this dinosaur's arm. Love this picture of my husband! Daughter with a missionary companion. Love this shot of the Kirtland Ohio Temple! I bought this kit in May.  My house was going on the real estate market.  What was I thinking?!  I'm hoping to start it sometime this year.  Maybe next. Farewell gift from dear friends in my quilt group! My quilting buddies. A few of the helpers loading our moving van. That guy behind and to the side?  A miracle worker! Driving north in rain.  That's our moving v...