Spring (and Fishing) in the Poconos

Even with only half the leaves out and the temps close to freezing - I knew it was Spring when the fishing poles came out! And when Tessa found out she was old enough to fish too - STAND BACK! Emergency run to get her own pole IMMEDIATELY, followed by hours of practice off the deck! Rowan really stepped up to show her how and when it was time for the actual fishing the most amazing thing happened:

Quiet, peace and happiness. An end to bickering between these two and a deep breath for my family. Exhale. Relax. Six more months of rustling leaves on trees, outdoor adventures, fresh air in & out of the house, and all those unknown possibilities that come with Spring.

Like big brothers that show kindness to little sisters...

And little sisters who are finally big enough.

Little Somethings...

After nearly 4 years without quilting (YIKES! I can't believe it's been that long!) I set out to make - and accomplished - this little number! It's from Joelle Hoverson's Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts. It was just the right project to get me back in the game! Easy, fun, SO cute! Tessa helped me pick out the fabrics - something she has become quite good at and very serious about! She was just as thrilled as I was that I finished it!





I really enjoyed doing the quilting on this & just let myself freeform, something I never do, and it went surprising well. So, after a little drama with the screw that holds the presser foot to the shank of my sewing machine (yeah it broke –BROKE! who else would that happen to!) I'm happy to report it's in the hands of Mama Kara and her incredibly beautiful new daughter! And I feel like I could maybe just finish all those quilts in my head and the quilt tops lurking in drawers...