Started the year off right

 I'm now working on my fourth quilt of the year - 2023.  Did the quilting on the Chilhowie (Bonnie Hunter mystery), and went right into a Valentine's quilt, much like the one I did last year for my brother.  It, too, has some of his birth mom's hand embroidered blocks in it.

Both of these new quilts have been on the beds for a couple of months now.

When I finished up the red and white one I decided to do another Bonnie Hunter complex quit pattern for a Christmas quilt.  I have it finished but it hasn't been quilted yet, still awaiting the backing. I loved making this one.  It is called On Ringo Lake and was one of her annual mystery quilts a few years ago. I even learned to miter the corners.

I upgraded my design wall this year.  I saw these acoustic tiles and loved the idea of no damage to the sheetrock, removable, and just really pretty.  I love, love, love the new design wall.

The last quilt I'll show is one I just started today.  It has bigger pieces with 4" HSTs and is called "Fresh" by Thimbleblossoms.  I am using a lot of a line called Lavender Blessings and will add some other like colored fabric.  I was inspired to make this springy quilt by the beautiful watercolor my precious daughter-in-law painted for me for my birthday in January.  I was so touched!  She is so talented.  I cried when she gave it to me, it is SO SPECIAL.

This one will be another for a king bed at 96" square without a border.  I will probably make it a bit bigger with a 4-6" border.  There will be 16 of these very large 24" star blocks.  Hope it turns out pretty!

In other news, the kids are playing soccer this spring.  We can't wait to watch their games.  We are helping by getting them to some of their practices, while momma and daddy start the packing process for their move to New Orleans in a couple of months.  :(  just can't dwell on that....I know the Lord will be there for them just like he is here.  We've tried to have them over for fun days, knowing our time is short with them.

Pets and grandkids playing a little electronics.  The pup loves them so very much, and it is likewise.

Mamaw sure loves this sweet puppy....and can't you just see the love in the picture below.  She adores her "daddy" and got to go for a boat ride recently.

So that's a little recap on what's been going on here in East Tennessee since the new year,