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March 2022 OMG Update

I wasn’t home to declare a March OMG goal, but I have one. I wanted to complete all of the March 365 Challenge blocks.

And so I have.

365 Challenge

I have also finished most of the STID (stitch-in-the-ditch) on my daughter’s patriotic quilt. The majority of the basting pins have been removed.

Jessica's Patriot

I shared about this quilt in this post.

Jessica's Patriot

The quilt sandwich is stable now (the layers are secure), and some of the weight is lightened without those pins.

Jessica's Patriot

The quilt is now marinating while I decide how to quilt it.

Jessica's Patriot

Jessica's Patriot

Most of the snow is gone, and the past couple of days have been warm (upper 50’s and 60 degrees). I am so excited to be home to enjoy spring! I’ve been out raking and discovering lots of spring bulbs popping up!

I am linking up with OMG at Elm Street Quilts. Hop on over there and check out the wonderful projects that others are doing!

Quilt On!

Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal March 2022

I am still very much involved in genealogy research. I thought I would be much further along, but it has proved more fascinating for me than I thought that it would. I feel that my mind is sharper than it has been in a long time.

I’ve learned much about history while discovering Huguenots, reasons for immigration, reverends, doctors, farmers, loggers, plantation owners (some with slaves), patriots, deserters, murderers (one over property, two from family disputes, and one racist), bootleggers, and more. It is hard to tear myself away.

Which brings me to my original non sewing goal. Editing and creating a photo memory book from our family trip to Hawaii in 2016. I haven’t put much effort into it.

Diamond Head Hawaii

These photos are from the day that the family visited the very beautiful Diamond Head State Park.

Diamond Head Hawaii

The Diamond Head Trail …, which culminates in panoramic views of Oahu, the famous Diamond Head Lighthouse, a United States Coast Guard facility that has been featured on a U.S. postage stamp, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. On a clear day, you can also the nearby island of Molokai.”

Diamond Head Hawaii

Our son, daughter-in-law, and their 2 children, our daughter, son-in-law, and their 3 children hiked this very steep mule trail up to the crater and back with Hubby and myself. It was arduous and I was overcome with the heat (bring a lot of water!). But it sure was worth it!

Diamond Head Hawaii
Diamond Head Hawaii

See that big smile on Hubby’s face? He was so happy to be with family! This amazing man hiked the entire trail with a shattered knee! Yup…he was in pain, but none of us knew that he had broken his knee before coming on this vacation.

He wasn’t going to let a little mishap ruin this vacation!

How about you? How are the non sewing goals coming along? What new thing do you want to learn and experience this year?

Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal January 2022

Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal January 2022 Update

Non-Sewing/Embroidery Goal February 2022

See the world around you!

Carry On!

Another February 2022 OMG Update

I know that it is March, but since I made an unplanned trip to visit family in February, I did not meet my OMG goal.

Since coming home, I have been playing the catch up game. So, while I still don’t have my daughter’s patriotic quilt basted, I do have my February 365 Challenge blocks finished.

365 Challenge
The center block is also finished.
365 Challenge

Onward to March!

Quilt On!