It’s been about 5 weeks since I made my optimistic list of 17 things that I’d like to get done…
Currently / 11.28.16
We had a nice trip down to Corpus Christi to spend Thanksgiving with Jose’s family. We drove down on Wednesday…
Thanksgiving
These are all the kids — some small, some nearly grown, some still in bellies — in Jose’s extended family…
Quilting Ideas and Quilting Reality
Last week I had this idea. One that I couldn’t — or didn’t — shake off. An idea that seemed…
Emma-isms (#23)
— She often has a cup of chocolate milk before brushing her teeth and going to bed. She knows how…
Currently…in Space / 11.18.16
I’ve written two guest posts this month for Sew Mama Sew’s annual Handmade Holidays roundup. The first — Gifts for…
Friedlander Hexies Mini Quilt
Between my trip downtown to the Quilt Festival and the hand applique class I took with Carolyn Friedlander, I’ve been…
Currently / 11.11.16
Happy Veterans Day! Jose and I are off work and the daycare is closed, so we’re getting started on our…
The Election
I cried last night. I’ve never cried over an election — never even come close. But last night, I cried….
Quilt Festival 2016
It’s hard to believe it was already my 4th year of enjoying a day at the International Quilt Festival, but…
One Little Word: “July”
This year I’m participating in Ali Edwards’ One Little Word workshop. My word is “clear.” All of my OLW posts…
Currently / 11.4.16
Enjoying // The International Quilt Festival today! I can’t believe this is already my 4th year going downtown to check…










