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A Stroll in the Garden

Posted on May 15, 2021 | 8 comments

Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weathered… the crown that came from those sufferings which gave new radiance to the faith… All saints give testimony to the truth that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown. -Thomas Becket

My crown is called content, a crown that seldom kings enjoy. -William Shakespeare

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

A lot of people want the crown, but they’re not willing to bleed for it. -Scott Haze

A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in. -Frederick the Great

Being champion is all well and good, but you can’t eat a crown. -Althea Gibson

He that hath no cross deserves no crown. -Francis Quarles

A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing. -Pearl Bailey

By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy. -George Bancroft

Behaving like a princess is work. It’s not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It’s more about how you are inside. -Julie Andrews

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

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Patriotic Table Topper

Posted on May 13, 2021 | 14 comments

One of my Focus goals this year was to make table runners. I have made one. Maybe I can get two made before the end of the year!

With that goal in mind, I have chosen a patriotic pattern by Bonnie Hunter, called the Courthouse Square. She also has a similar pattern called Irish Courthouse that you might be interested in. I like both of them!

I ‘shopped’ my own stash, and cut out all of the parts. Then I layered nine blocks so that I could piece them all together rather than piecing one block at a time.

I pieced the blocks from the center to the outside.

A close up look at one of the completed blocks:

All nine completed blocks:

And that is where they sit (or hang, actually…on the design wall); waiting for me to decide if I want to set them the same as in the pattern, or do something else. I need to decide the size that I want.

Quilt On!

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Visiting My Daughter-Day 4…Trinidad State Beach

Posted on May 11, 2021 | 4 comments

Our daughter loves the beach (and why wouldn’t she…being the wonderful Coast Guard wife that she is), and therefore, our vacation had to include a visit to nearby Trinidad State Beach.

Trinidad is another great area to visit over and over again. There are a couple of beaches to play on, tide pools to explore, a pier, a good restaurant to eat at (which we did), and trails to hike.

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I did not know that my camera settings were askew (that mischievous little demon), so I am again apologizing for the not-so-sharp photos. I hope they are enough to inspire you anyway!