goodbye 2024

like most years, this one had lots of ups and downs...too numerous to mention them all

the best thing?  facilitating a reunion between brother #2 and my mother, her long-time prayer

the worst thing?  sitting at her side praying God to welcome her home--so very hard

on the homefront, my health improved, slowly made connections in the new location, lots of sewing accomplished and streamlined space in the apartment.  there were countless blessings from friends and neighbors and some fun things despite losing car and my independence.  

resolutions?  none...just prayers for lots of situations, including return of my freedom, continued good health, more fun things, more enjoyable sewing....not too grandiose wishes you think?  me either...

and quick announcement...looking to sell these two items:

first, john flynn double wedding ring templates for 12" block EXCEPT small arc pieces, somehow disappeared.  other size patterns in accompanying book....$20 includes shipping.

and this vintage quilt top..yes, in need of repair but not much...it measures about 120x90 and has obviously never been used...colors vivid and true and original.  realize i'll never do anything with it so it needs a new home.  extra squares included to make the repairs...lots of very old fabrics in this top.  price is $50 does NOT include shipping, which would be priority, about $16.  happy to provide further photos/details for serious inquiries.

today i'll be zooming with my quilty peeps down under where it is already new year's eve...and quilting away on the bow ties...i tell ya is there any better way to spend a holiday???  i don't think so...