I stated in a previous post that I wanted to use up some of my hand dyed fabric, and I chose Bonnie Hunter’s Checkerboard Rails pattern to do it.
I had gotten this far:
Since then, I have made 142 blocks (assuming I counted right).
Layout has begun!
I can’t show the entire layout, since my wall space isn’t big enough, but you get the idea where I am going with this.
Have fun and carry on!
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Some of you already know that when I go to the coast to visit the Son and Fam, I like to walk through nearby Wonderwood Park. The woods change and bring such colors and textures, along with natural sounds, critters, and solace.
Enjoy walking with me!
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“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” ~ Anne Frank
“If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it’s time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit” ~ Charles R. Swindoll
“Every now and again take a good look at something not made with hands – a mountain, a star, the turn of a stream. There will come to you wisdom and patience and solace and, above all, the assurance that you are not alone in the world.” ~ Sid Lovett
“In our own storms in life the Savior is our solace and our sanctuary. If we seek peace, we must come unto Him, the Man who suffered for mankind, who committed His life to healing the sick and comforting the disconsolate, is mindful of your sufferings, doubts, and heartaches. Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace.” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
Other Wonderwood posts:
Stay healthy.
Stay safe.
Keep smiling.
See the world around you!
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When the Hubster and I travel across the state to visit Son and Fam, we take the scenic route instead of the interstate freeway. It is, by far, our favorite way to go.
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We visited the family for Thanksgiving. Of course, we drove the scenic route and took our time to admire the beauty of God’s handiwork.
We had a perfect autumn day!
For us, the scenic route means traveling through Washington’s central scablands/Columbia Basin. There is a whole lot of geologic science here going back to the ice age. Driving through this coulee includes Blue Lake, Lake Lenore, and Dry Falls…the photos that I am presenting to you in this post.
The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us. – Gabrielle Bernstein
A healthy social life is found only when, in the mirror of each soul, the whole community finds its reflection, and when, in the whole community, the virtue of each one is living. – Rudolf Steiner
The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them. – Thomas Merton
Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam
See the world around you!
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