Lessons from Yogi

Last weekend DH & I took our nephew C, and our niece L camping at the Jellystone Park in the Wisconsin Dells.  The campground was a little old and outdated, but it had WIFI, a big playground, and a great kiddie pool so we all had a really good time.

As I watched C & L putt around on the golf course I suddenly realized that at their ages (5 & 3) just about everything they do is a learning/growing experience.

L playing golf. She crawled under EACH tunnel.

Later that day it dawned on me that this learning "theory" applies to people of all ages. After all, every time I do Free Motion Quilting I learn new techniques and get better and better at it. Each time DH and I go camping we learn some new hints/tricks or better ways to do things for next time. 

This trip we learned to not park on a hill (the front jack of the camper bent and DH had to replace it once we got home).

Without knowing it, the kids taught me a lesson.  They taught me that every time you try/do something for the first time, you grow as a person. So here's a big thank you to C & L for reminding me about growing and learning. 

Below are some more lessons...brought you by C & L.

#1: It's okay to try something new and not like it.  C did not like the roller coaster, he and I got off after only one time around. Honestly I was thrilled to get off. I don't like coasters either.

 

#2: Don't take every little thing too seriously. Let Go. Enjoy. Remember to have fun in life.

#3:  Exercise can be fun!

#4: Love unconditionally.

#5: Sometimes you just need to do a dry/practice run first. 

Try something new this weekend and let me know what you learn.

C&L...I love you guys!!    - Auntie Kat

Vacation Time!!!!

DH and I are about to head out on our vacation!!! Just us, the dogs, the truck, the RV and two ATVs...driving into the sunset. 

We are headed out West...gonna cross a few things off of the old bucket list; like seeing Mt. Rushmore and visiting Yellowstone National Park and watching Old Faithful blast water high into the air.

Not sure how much I'll be able to blog from the road, but I'll be sure to post photos via Twitter. Until then I've got to finish packing.

Happy Summer everyone!
- Kat  :)

Sneak Peek - big girl bed quilt

You know I'm hard at work on a project when the floor of my studio looks like this:

Normally I clean it up as I go, but with big projects I tend to let every little scrap just fall to the floor. Good thing DH installed the central vac down stairs too!

I've been working on my niece's quilt. Ironing the wonder under to the fabric and cutting out the shapes. Here's a sneak peek of what the flower blocks will look like. I have not fused the pieces down yet...but they still look soo pretty!

I apologize for the quality of the photo, I just snapped it quick with my iPhone during #Talknt last nite.
I'll post more (and better) photos once I start stitching!

Happy Sewing everyone!
- Kat  :)