Snowed in December 2008

This is a pile of...? a byproduct of an 8 day snow in. Notice the colors & patterns...

This is our back yard as seen from the living room window. Just past the yard is the point of no return on Hachtel Hill. It's where novice drivers discover & experience the natural laws governing gravity & inertia. We're too old to be novice drivers anymore, so we avoid the excitement & stay home keeping ourselves buzy with other activities...

Heather decided to design her own quilt.

This quilt was made for my younger brother Paul. He lives in a group home. Notice the bear & canoe blocks in the bottom right hand corner.

In the top right center, you'll notice a pillow case with the bear & canoe pattern. You may also notice the feet in the foreground, and that there is light coming through the window.

Bears have been known to hibernate in the winter.


Heather's quilt sewn & on her bed. It's an intricate design representing many things that are important to her.

(Return to the pile on top)

Being snowed in has definately slowed me down in some respects, but it has freed me in others. It's been a blessing to have sufficient time at home to sew quilts for my loved ones. Sewing for my family nourishes my soul and helps me to feel grounded.

I so appreciate being snowed in with electricity this year!

(Two years ago, we were without electricity for 8 days.)