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A Stroll in the Garden

Maple Tree

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

Clematis

Snapdragon

Iris

Tree Peony

Banana Pepper

Peony

Marguerite Daisy

See the world around you!

HQAL June 2025

Three weeks has gone by fast and it is time to share my HQAL progress.

First, a reminder of where I was three weeks ago.

I was just beginning to stitch my fifth block.

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

This block was a quick and easy one and I completed it!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

I had started the next block in anticipation of completing it as well.

You know how life has a way of changing plans.

I have barely begun the block, but should finish stitching it by the next time that I share my progress.

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

Hand Quilt Along Links

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

KathyMargaretDebSharonKarrinDaisy, and Laura

HQAL January 2025

HQAL February 2025

HQAL February 2025

HQAL April 2025

HQAL May 2025

Have fun and carry on!

Family Time

The Hubster and I recently traveled from eastern Washington state, where we live, to western Washington state, where our son and his family live.

It was so good to see them!

We are super proud grandparents to have had the opportunity to attend our granddaughter’s high school graduation and our grandson’s college graduation! So fun!

Aiden and Alyssa Graduates 2025

We had another granddaughter graduate from high school as well. She lives in North Carolina, and we were privileged to watch her graduate from a live video presentation!

Hannah Graduate 2025

The family took us to Bolstad Ocean Beach where we listened to the ocean roar, chased seagulls, and simply enjoyed being there.

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

So refreshing!

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour, but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” – Sandy Gingras

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

Bolstad Ocean Beach Washington State

While I was visiting the family, my youngest sister’s light went out. Not unexpected, she had been ill a very long time, but heartbreaking nonetheless.

Her shining eyes, robust laughter, and light will be forever in my heart!

Carol Janene Pitt Smith Lewis

Carol Janene Pitt Smith Lewis

December 1970 – June 2025