July BEE Retreats

 The summer retreats are here and I am super excited.  It's been seven weeks of family, which I loved, but I'm ready for friend time.  Off I go.

June 2024 Quilt and Life Update

 

Our theme this year, JOY!!!  I believe we all need a bit of a help in adding this to our lives.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  Here we go for June: Where is this year going? June has arrived and the joy of summer has begun.  Take a few minute to find the JOY in the little things.  It's really very simple.  Check out a cloud or flower - listen to a child - sew a straight seam.  Small things that make us smile.  That's what it is all about.  

Deer Country Quilts Spotlight - Seeley Lake, MT

We are on the road today and as we go through Seeley, MT, Mister and I spot a quilt shop that is just about to open.  With a bakery stand right across the parking lot, we decide to wait and check it out.  Welcome to Deer Country Quilts.

Harmony Quilt Shop Spotlight - Provo, UT

 I am in Provo, UT spending some time with my daughter and grands.  While en route, I finished up the pillow sham to match a quilt I am gifting my granddaughter for her birthday and I need a pen to write on the label.  I feel as though I packed the entire studio with me in the car, but I don't have that item.  At any rate, there is a shop near me called Harmony.  Come along for a peek inside this cute little house.

May 2024 Quilt and Life Update

 

Our theme this year, JOY!!!  I believe we all need a bit of a help in adding this to our lives.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  Here we go for May:  It's my month!!  The world is green and full of joy.  so - how can we focus that joy this month?  How about with friends?  That's my plan and you should do the same.  Allow the joy of friendships to permeate your soul this and every month.  

Welcome to Our New Gnome/Home is Where My Gnomies Are Retreats - The Getaway

 WE have a new home!!!  The retreat has been moved to Joshua, TX and, yes, we are still out in the country as we like to be.  Upon my arrival at the location - I grabbed a quick pic of the view along the road.

April 2024 Quilt and Life Update

 

Our theme this year, JOY!!!  I believe we all need a bit of a help in adding this to our lives.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  Here we go for March:    Did you find Joy in Music last month?  We sure did in our house.  All music was gone through and reorganized and is being listened to once again.  It's so nice.  So, for this month  - find the joy in work.  It does exist and the type of work is up to you.  Work is defined as "exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something."  You can do it.  Find it.  You will be happier due to it.