2026 OneThing #11 Be a Blessing

This probably seems like a weird goal for the week, but it made sense for me. I knew I had a lot going on (though last weekend's blizzard gave me some extra time at home that I really enjoyed!) and I didn't want to set myself up for too much of a goal. I always want to be a blessing, but setting it as my one thing made me cognizant of my choices - my words, my actions, . . . and I tried to be a blessing to others around me.

 

I was in a really good state of mind all week. Subbing, co-hosting the quilt retreat at MQ, watching my grandsons, . . . it was all good. Since I love to post pictures, I'll include this one here:

 

 

This quilter was at her very first MQ in-town retreat. She was lovely! She finished this quilt top for a four year old neighbor. (Incidentally, I finished all 88 log cabin blocks for Morgan's and Angela's wedding anniversary quilt. I got a few other small things done as well.)

 

 

 

 

I had lots of fun with the grands this weekend! Joshua's favorite picture was of him doing a silly face (it's mostly his nostrils), but I like this one better:

 

 

 

 

2026 OneThing #2 - Prepare for and Enjoy the January Quilt Retreat / Be a Blessing!

It made sense to focus on this since I only planned to be home for Sunday through Wednesday morning. I had a great time at the quilt retreat and I hope I was a blessing to others. It was my first time hosting and Ann was my co-host. We had a good time and I think we did a fairly good job. There were only 18 quilters including us, so perhaps fewer people made it go easier. (Typically, there is room for 24 plus two co-hosts. And typically there is at least one person who is a bit of an irritant.)

I got a lot done on Morgan's and Angela's wedding quilt (I hope to finish it for their tenth anniversary this October), I made a pair of pants (that don't fit me but at least I learned how to follow the pattern), and I made a few gift bags. (I had already serged the bags at home, but added corners to a few and finished the handles / tops on all.)

 

KSTP's Joe Mason and his camera guy Jason were there to interview Merle about Quilting for Others. It was unexpected to me! The "So Minnesota" episode will air in about a month.

 Below are some pictures of other people's projects.