Phone cameras have certainly improved over the 15 years since this photo was taken.
We were living in Wallburg, NC. Jason was living in Columbia SC and working at Olive Garden.
I was on my way down to Charleston and had stopped at his work for a rest break, a beverage, a quick visit.
These are the kinds of things I'm finding as I scroll all the way down my Facebook memories. What a blessing it is to have those there, changing daily, always something to rediscover and remember.
Son Jeff was also with me on this trip - I think this is likely the last photos I have of them both with shorter hair and zero beards.
Family. Sons. Brothers.
And day by day we are holding it together as we get closer to Jason's surgery date.
This is happening:
Backing for my Brookgreen quilt!
I purchased this on my first visit to Paris. It's been in the stash for something like 13 years. It's a bit heavier than quilting cotton weight, but it is 100% cotton. Not quite home-dec weight, but somewhere in between.
At any rate it needed to leave the garage stash and find a place to thrive, so here it is on the reverse side of Brookgreen.
Swirling Leaves panto by Jessica Schick.
I'm quilting with a toasty sand colored thread.
Just right!
That moose thinks so, too!
And I've chosen this print for the binding.
And Just for fun - here are some super shares by members of our Quiltville’s Open Studio group:
Shirley's completed Four Patch Fun Leader & Ender challenge!
I need to get back to finishing mine - All in good time.
And yes, I know string quilts are heavy - there is often as much fabric in the seam allowances as is showing on the front - but wow. This is fabulous!
Tomorrow:
Our Lahinch Gift-Away begins! So don't miss that -
We'll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive a Lahinch PDF pattern from me and a fabric roll from Cotton to Quilts.
I think that just about covers everything for now.
What's your plan for today?
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
Vintage flower vase quilt found in Omaha, Nebraska.
Have a terrific Tuesday, everyone -
I remember that Laura Ashley fabric from the last century. I also had some in navy,red and white. Helen in France.
ReplyDeleteI think Starr should spell Starshine with two Rs also; first thought that popped into my brain. Great minds think alike! Love the old pics with your boys. Praying for Jason, all of you, and his medical team.
ReplyDeleteMy plan for today is to get my flu and Covid shots, so I won't get sick, so I will be able to get quilting once we arrive in Arizona in two weeks. The weather here has turned cold and we had SNOW on Sunday. Time to pack up for warner climes!
ReplyDeletePrayers for your son and strength for you all as a family while he goes through this health journey. Love from Kathy & Dale MacKie
ReplyDeleteI think I already posted my comment. It went away after I entered my name. Gotta love technology!
ReplyDeleteBeryl, the comments go away because Bonnie and her group have to vet them for content. Then they get posted.
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to see those pics of the boys. Thanks for sharing them.
I'm currently doing FMQ on my domestic, a Full size with blocks that aren't too piece-heavy, and even it weighs a ton! But I always think how warm this makes them. This one is for my friend who will soon be starting Chemo. I wanted it to be large and warm as he's 6'4"!
My plan for today is two doll quilts for my Linus group to give to Toys for Tots. Ellen T.
ReplyDeleteHandsome sons, sending hugs and prayers from SW Washington State.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures from the past! Great ones! And Jason’s dimples! I love looking at my older pictures. Sometimes brings a tear or two. Time flies! Sue
ReplyDeleteOh, Bonnie, what a beautiful photo of you and Jason! Such a handsome young man with his lovely mom. Loved seeing your boys pre-beard, what fun. Holding you all close in prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayers and good thoughts for your family and for the doctors and nurses treating Jason. Thank you Bonnie for all you do.
ReplyDeletePictures of grown sons at an earlier time is a heart grabber, isn't it? Prayers continuing for all of you.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of you and your boy. I loved your long hair. Positive thoughts and prayers for you all.
ReplyDeleteI have that binding fabric in my stash if you need some more! I bought it from Me & Moms quilt shop in Frisco, TX. They closed not long after my 40th birthday, it is deep stash fabric.
ReplyDeleteAwe, I love Facebook memories! Mine only go back 2 years, though, since my old account got hacked & I lost everything in a matter of minutes! UGH... great pictures you have there! I'm loving the Brookgreen. Beautifully done! The finishes are also beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteToday we are just getting back to the swing of things. Happy stitching! :-)
Bonnie. I live in Portland and if you need anything while you’re here please contact me. maryannwc1@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI remember you coming to Charleston all those years ago to teach the Blue Ridge Beauty workshop! I finally finished mine years later. I am still in Charleston (Mount Pleasant, actually). Times flies. You have accomplished so much since then! Best wishes for your travels to Washington, Bonnie. I don’t usually piece blocks together by hand, but when I was at the hospital for a few weeks with my sister, I had my husband send a box of 2” strips I had (thanks to Bonnie’s scrap saver methods), needle, thread, and scissors and I cut squares and sewed four patches together by hand during down time. It kept my hands busy and gave me some pleasure to put fabrics together. She had brain surgery and couldn’t have visitors but friends came to see her family in the waiting room. Those visitors sewed squares together with me and I made a quilt for her with them.
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