Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Time to (Hopefully) Re-Join the Dance


We finally got to enjoy Christmas with family Saturday.  First there was extended family scheduling to navigate.  Then Bob and I got sick.  Then Julia got sick.  It was worth the wait though and we had a wonderful day.  Actually, with my leg break September 2 and then my bout with bronchitis, the last quarter of 2025 left me feeling pretty disconnected with friends.  Time to get back in a more active rhythm of life.  Christmas decorations are mostly put away.



I pin hasted this tumbler quilt and thought I knew how I wanted to quilt it, but ended up ripping out the part I had done.  It’s been so long since I sat at the quilting machine, I’ve become very rusty.



Two more hexie flowers are complete.  One last “big” one to go then the smaller clusters and leaves start.



My 2025 handwork ort jar isn't quite full.  I've switched to a finer thread for my English Paper Piecing.  We'll see how 2026 goes.



My orchid from several birthdays ago and my amaryllis from my most recent one are still holding their blooms.  Good thing.  My Christmas cacti did not have a good season.  I think they may need some TLC.

Today my Tuesday group will gather and I’m really looking forward do seeing everyone.