Tag Archives: family

A Stroll in the Garden

Clematis

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

Veronica Spicata/ Spiked Speedwell

Sweet Woodruff

Peony

Peony

Chive

Montana Blue Centaurea

Geum/Avens

See the world around you!

She Looks Like a Movie Star

It has been a devastating month. I have not picked up needle and thread and probably won’t next month, either.

That is my update for the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – July, and it will be the same next month. I am linking up here, if you would like to see the other participant’s fun projects!

The rest of this post has lots of photos and deep meaning for me. You are welcome to stay if you’d like.

Meet Dorothy Joan Jewell, born in 1931, my Mama (isn’t she adorable!).

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1931

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1932

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1932

I love these old photos…they are a peak into what life was like back in the day!

A four year old Jody (she was never actually called Dorothy), being hugged by her step-daddy, George.

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1934

In 1935, five year old Jody had her picture taken professionally with her parents, George and Betty.

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1935

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1936

Jody, with her brother, George Jr. He liked to be called Uncle Ed (after his middle name, Edward). He was so much fun to be with!

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1938

This color photo of Jody in 1938, reminds me so much of my youngest sister!

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1938

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1940

Jody is growing up! Here she is, about 1947, 16 years old and beautiful!

Dorothy Joan Jewell circa 1947

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1948

Mom’s graduation photo, 1949. I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world when I first saw this photo. I still think so!

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1949

I loved the photo so much, that I decided to take an art portrait class and create a quilt to honor her. In 2004, I completed that quilt, and presented it to Mom for Christmas.

Dorothy Joan Jewell

You can click on the photo above to enlarge it. It will be much easier to read the label! Then you will understand the title of this portrait quilt.

Dorothy Joan Jewell

Dorothy Joan Jewell

Dorothy Joan Jewell 2004

Mom married Dad (Ray) in 1950. I bet it was a fairy tale wedding!

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1950

This is Mom in 1951. I believe it was during her honeymoon.

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1951

Dorothy Joan Jewell 1953-1955

Five daughters came along for the ride! For the curious, I am the one in the upper right. This photo was taken in 1981.

Dorothy Joan Jewell and daughters 1981

Here we are again, in 2006. We had a fantastic time together in Victoria, B.C., Canada! Again, I am in the upper right, for the curious.

Dorothy Joan Jewell 2006

Still beautiful as ever! I think this photo was taken sometime around 2019. She loved pink, and she wore it well!

Dorothy Joan Jewell circa 2019

December 05, 1931 – July 14, 2024

I know that you have gone before me to a place of glory; a place of brilliant colors and unsurpassed love, but I miss you, Mama,… so, so much!

This and That

I saw Pat Sloan’s beach bucket banner and I thought it was pretty cute for summer.

I dropped everything and made one.

Pat Sloan's Beach Bucket Banner

Since I don’t have any beach buttons in my stash, I’ll be making a little shopping trip to see if I can find any.

Then this banner will be gifted.

Pat Sloan's Beach Bucket Banner

Mom lives about 1-1/2 hours away, so Hubby and I packed a bag and spent a couple of days at my older sister’s home.

We had plans.

Condo painting plans!

Some family members got together and made Mom’s wish a reality!

It was work, but because the family made this happen together, we had lots of fun, too.

Mom says she hasn’t heard that much laughter in quite a while!

It turned out to be a great way to spend the holiday week!

Painting Mom's Home

Mom took a few pics. Older Sis and her daughter are hard at work the day before we got there.

Painting Mom's Home

Mom had a tough time choosing colors, and decided to go bold!

Painting Mom's Home

For the curious, I made the wall hanging quite a few years ago. It is my interpretation of Mom’s high school graduation photo.

Painting Mom's Home

Sis and I taking a break out in front of Mom’s condo. We are a couple of grey heads now, hopefully wise ones. Ha!

Painting Mom's Home

All of the hen party blocks are not only fused, but stitched and squared up as well!

Hen Party

Have Fun and Quilt On!