Butterfly motif - close-up  (Click on the picture for a larger view)

Quilting work close-up view.  (Click on the picture for a larger view)

"A Quilt of Hearts" completed!

Reverse of side of "A Quilt of Hearts"

Machine embroidered label for "A Quilt of Hearts".

Good Morning Quilty Friends!
I am so grateful for a sunshiny morning with cool temperatures here in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.  It feels like Fall is on its way!  Today is "duty day" - I'm trying to re-organize my "stuff" in the studio!  Oh boy, big job!!  I am much more creative when I have my "ducks lined up" - so off I go to do "my duty".  Then its on to continued work on my sister's quilt!  I'm determined to get that finished so I can mail it to her!  It is looking very nice and I really hope she likes it!  What are you working on today?

We just returned home from our road trip to Michigan.  It was a wonderful visit!  I'm so thankful for the opportunity to see some family and to spend some gentle days on the shore of Lake Huron.  I become more and more conscious of the need for us to get out into nature to allow our inner spirit the opportunity to commune with God.  I had a couple of opportunities to walk the shoreline with the water gently lapping over my bare feet.  The sun's rays shining through an opening in the clouds in the blue sky reminded me again of how important it is for us to "go to a quiet place" for prayer.  Several people I care about have been going through some times of suffering.  I could sense God's spirit gently listening to my pleas for their wellbeing.  Now, being back at home with my early morning walks and my opportunity to spend time working on my creative projects, I feel deeply grateful for my many blessings.