Back in the early 40s’ my Grandma and her mother quilted this Wedding Ring Quilt.
This is my Grandmother and her mother (Mama Ju). I love this picture of the two of them taken about the time they did this quilt together. My Grandma is still sharing her love for quilting with her 4 boys, Grandkids, and Great Grandkids!
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Sometimes we find things on our road trips that are cool but ordinary. Then there are other times when we discover something quite out of the regular road trip adventure. Stumphouse Tunnel & Issaqueena Falls is one of those really cool places off the beaten path that deserve a stop. The Stumphouse Tunnel was dug…
October is almost here, and that means pumpkins, fall leaves, corn mazes, and cool evenings on the farm. While many people love decorating with ghosts, goblins, and spooky vibes, I’ll admit that’s not really my thing. I’d much rather lean into the cozy side of autumn. Give me pumpkins, straw bales, and that crisp October…
This summer we skipped the traditional week-long vacation and instead focused on simple day trips. Summer day trips deliver all the fun of adventure, but keep the costs under control and let you sleep in your own bed each night. We’ve found the best fudge, the coolest thrift stores, met some amazing people with fun…
Last summer, my Mom brought me an old quilt that her mom made using leftover fabric from all the dresses that she had sewn over the years. The quilt was torn, the fabric was fragile, and it was way past being used as a blanket. Mom and I carefully pulled apart each of the rectangular-shaped…
What do you get when you combine a love for quilting with the joy of cross stitch? You get a family heirloom! Years ago, my Grandma did this cross-stitch quilt. When we decorated for her 85th birthday party, we pulled out her quilt treasures and used them to decorate the whole Fellowship Hall. There were…
Heading out to South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park or over to Wyoming to tour Devil’s Tower? You just might want to plan some time to explore Deadwood, South Dakota. Deadwood was born in 1876 and has roots to legends like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Now less than 2,000 people…