Designe Wall Monday/New Beginnings

Yes, it is a new beginning for me at least. My first post in 2013 and my first design wall showing for the new year. What a whirlwind the holidays were for us here on Dogwood Lane Farm. Before I get to all that let me show you that I truly have managed to get back into the sewing room for a little needle therapy this past few days.

I finished the twelfth and last focus block in my Memories of Provence BOM and I've cut out all the lattice blocks. I've even made a start on piecing them! This represents my determination not to let this quilt languish in the 'some day I'll finish that one' pile. I love the way the seemingly disparate units come together to make a stunning whole.

Now for a small Christmas report. The house was filled to the rafters with family for nearly two weeks which was truly a blessing. Our Southern Calif. sons and their families were able to be here although not at the same time and that made the holiday all we could wish for. Unfortunately along with family came some kind of bug that must have hitched a ride on Santa's sleigh 'cuz it arrived the day after Christmas and stayed until long after New Year. I have felt lousy for weeks now. Coughing can still be heard ringing down the hall!

A tiny Christmas Fairy

Lastly, I've been playing around with my new Christmas gift. A Cuisinart electric pressure cooker, isn't she a bute! I was almost too terrified to try it out but nothing ventured nothing gained so I jumped in and I LOVE it. I can make a pot of beans in 20 minutes in this baby! Wow! I'll let you know how other meal experiments go.

I leave you with my favorite photo from the holiday, hands down. My son Chris fixing his daughter's hair in front of the bathroom sink. So stinkin' cute.

Linking up to Patchwork Times Design Wall Mondays, thanks to Judy for providing us with so much inspiration week after week.

Until next time,