I resolve....

I don't really like making New Year's Resolutions.  I like trying to map out my journey, but I seem to like getting diverted off my course, too.  So, this year I resolve to survive H's high school graduation and cut a few apron strings.  Also, I resolve to try to enjoy the journey 2 more teenage driver's will take me on.  Happy Birthday A & B!  And Happy Birthday to my Sweetheart, too!  One of my dear neighbors in Indiana took a picture of the sunset on the day A&B were born.  Here is a picture of our yard in Utah 16 years later....

Next, for your viewing pleasure are the few project that I was able to work on this past Fall while dealing with the declining health and eventual passing of Mom. 

This was the last project that I sewed for Mom.  She was able to enjoy it for 2 weeks.

 

This nifty little satchel is actually a protable pressing surface and iron carry-all.  It should be very useful when I need  to transport my hot iron home from a sewing class.  It opens flat to be used as a pressing surface.

 

 

I helped embroider a Chicken Scratch block for my neighbor's Wedding Quilt.

 

 

P.S. I never did get around to cleaning out those closets.  I've set a new goal to get started on them by Spring.