Things that come in Threes, Fours or Fives?

This picture is here to remind me that no matter the problem, there are always ALWAYS helpers.

This was my view on Saturday morning as I descended the drive showing just what my neighbors had cleared away from the downed tree that smashed the gate on Friday afternoon.

I couldn't fully see it in the dark as I returned from dinner - it certainly wasn't light enough to stop and get a photo then, but on Saturday morning I could.

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October Quiltvillians In The House!

The October Quiltvillians are in the house!

And I think I can officially say that the 2025 porch season has come to a windy and chilly close.

So windy that branches have come down into the yard - and all of the porch decor has been packed away until next year.

Let's just say that it is no fun to chase a bunch of paper napkins around the yard, nor to catch the salt and pepper shakers that have rolled off of the tables.

And while I am sad that summer is over - toasty mornings of coffee in the hen den with the fire on also brings happiness.

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Quiltville Winter Mystery: Lupine & Laughter! (Intro)

It's Mystery Season, Quiltvillians!

With everything going on with our son Jason's recovery from brain surgery, I'm getting this out a week early with the best news ever - Jason was released from the hospital yesterday and is now resting at home with his Dad. I leave November 2nd to go spend 2 weeks with him.

My reason for releasing the introduction to Lupine & Laughter a week early is so I can get all ruler orders out to you before I fly to Portland. I will do my best to get your ruler/notions orders out to you as quickly as possible. 

I return on November 25th. The 2 weeks I am gone will also allow me to order more in if need be and I will resume sending things out upon my return home.

Needless to say, thank you so much for your patience with me during this time.

This year's mystery gets its inspiration from somewhere I've been in the past year or so- ICELAND!

This post contains the back story, colors, yardage requirements, and recommended tools.

Our yearly Quiltville Winter Mystery begins in earnest with Part One going live on - PLEASE READ - NOVEMBER 21, 2025!

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One Hour. One Day At A Time.

Guess who got some machine time yesterday??

And I admit it - these last nine blocks were sewn as Leaders & Enders for each other -

I hadn't sat at a sewing machine since putting the binding on Brookgreen.

I wasn't even very speedy about getting the hand stitching of that binding down...the mind-space that sewing takes has just been beyond my grasp for the most part over the past few weeks.

And now that we are coming out the other side - all I feel is emotionally exhausted.  Like all of that pent up adrenaline over worry for my son has just all gone out in a big whoooosh leaving me just numb.

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