As the new year is upon us, I always think about what I want this year to be! What do I want to change? What do I want to improve on? I saw this cute idea on Free Time Frolic for keeping track of your goals and I wanted to add a quilting twist. The… Continue reading 20 Goals Done 20 Times in 2020- Free Printable
One of my biggest struggles is letting go of my frustrations. Something happens and you are “justifiably” mad about the situation. We have all been there. Right?!!! A friend makes a snarky comment or the drive-through guy shorts your order. The list could go on and on. How do we not let those things take… Continue reading Snowball Fight!! – Free Pattern
Saturday was the 10th anniversary of losing my dad. One of the things my dad taught me was how to love all people. My dad was a core driller. If you have never been on a drill rig site, it can be a bit of a tough crowd. My dad started at the bottom and… Continue reading He is the Reason for the Season! — Free Printable
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Right? Ok, so it's the craziest time of the year anyway. I don't know about all of you, but life gets pretty hairy for me this time of year. I work as a pre-op and recovery room nurse and we call this time of the year the… Continue reading Light the World
We have probably all heard the phrase; families are like quilts. Well, sometimes that quilt can feel a little heavy. As the holidays approach, I want to talk about something I have been working on. Family is one of our greatest gifts but it can also be a challenge! A couple years ago I discovered… Continue reading Thanksgiving Tablecloths
As we work on our Give Thanks quilts, I want to talk about my brain. I have what I like to call a squirrel brain. If any of you have watched the movie Up, remember Dug the dog? I love the part when he is talking and then gets easily distracted and suddenly yells, "squirrel"!… Continue reading Squirrel!
My plan for this blog is to post a quilting idea with a happy thought every Monday, and a happy thought with a quilting twist every Thursday. Even if your not a quilter, I hope there will be something for everyone. Simple gratitude or being grateful makes us happier. When we focus on the things… Continue reading Button! Button! Who’s got a Button?
The Grateful Quilter 