Just a little zipper pouch for work. I love making these easy finishes!
I have continued making these blocks. They turn out to be "original", even though I do not plan for them to be!!
I am also cutting pieces for the latest leader and ender quilt from Quiltville. Please see here: Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Tulip Swirl: 2026 Leader & Ender Challenge!
I continue to enjoy working on the Barn Star quilt. Great fun!! Every single block is cut out and started!!
This is not mine...just one I think is pretty!!!
********************************Ponderings************************
Despite the challenges at home and at work, I am still loving my nursing field. I am the second oldest in my unit. The "kids" treat me like that too, which is disturbing, until they need an IV started or NG tube placed, or difficult foley. Then I am worthy! Snort!
I wonder what my purpose is in this life. Do you even ponder that? Why am I here? Why are we here?
Too heavy of thought for the blog, for sure, but I do wonder. Do you???
Julie
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I wonder often. No one tells you about the insecurities that come with middle age/late middle age. My quilting friends are supportive and thru them I find validation. Wondering how your husband is doing? Suzanne
Julie you got a lot done on the quilting front! I leave those tough questions to God. We have to the older we get.
I hear you! We see so much as nurses, it becomes very hard when your heart is in it. I was particularly struck by “the kids.” I experienced that too after 25 yrs as a hospital RN. It takes experience and compassion to become a real nurse. I’ll take an experienced RN for my NG, IV, and foley!! It’s even harder when it’s your family who is the patient. My thoughts are with you! Love to see your posts and your projects. Hang in there, you are making a difference. And keep quilting!!
Mary in Michigan
Wow, Julie, you have been very busy. Lovely selection of quilts. I particularly like the second one. It is an interesting looking design. Is there a pattern or did you make it up? In regards to your philosophy question, I think your long career as a dedicated nurse shows you have made a difference in many people's lives.
Pat
You have been very busy! I really love the jelly roll quilt.
What a wonderful array of projects. The stars set off the golden cat panel perfectly! Micah 6:8 comes to mind. ( He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.)
wow love that barn star...so much delish eye candy to see in this post...yes i wondered about my purpose too...retired, stuck in a senior apt, no close friends..but must be one
It is so fun to see your quilting progress! The Dresden blocks definitely are fun. I love the plaid in them :-) You have a sweet sewing partner there. I have been blessed to learn that my two kitties are complete naturals in the sewing room. They know how to get in the way, keep me distracted and press fabric for me. I love it! I'm slowly getting back into quilting but still working on the forever cat quilt. I'm hand appliqueing cat tails on. Only about a dozen to go.
Your unit is so fortunate to have you there. Someday hopefully they will realize it. Healthcare keeps getting less personal which is kind of scary.
It's definitely a challenge to maintain any understanding in this day and age of why humans are allowed to continue on. Many of us have lost the plot about showing love. I'd say you still carry on in that purpose rather well though. You are an inspiration. Hugs to you and Lucky :-)
wow what a productive summer. so many beautiful quilts.
it's tough being the eldest in the work place. I had a trip (not a fall) at home and hurt my arm so all my work children wanted to install rails and bubble wrap around my desk. Such smarties lol
Lucky is on to something! That is a great quilt - those stars really pull out the rich colors!
Excellent resource for anyone interested.
I haven't kept up the past few months, and for that I am sorry. But you continue to amaze me with your progress on so many quilts. I love that kitten playing with the kitten quilt. :)
These are all great projects, Julie. Makes me wish I didn't have so many UFOs of my own, because I would like to make one or two of these.
Youth does not often appreciate the wisdom of age and experience. But you are constantly blessing lives with your compassion and care, combined with your knowledge and skill.
My faith and beliefs have always helped me feel grounded in why we are here.
Still, and again, thinking of you, wishing for your return to "normal" -- albeit the word might have different meaning. Hope to hear from/see you back to quilting soon.
hope this good wish comes through! Thinking of you, whatever you may have to endure or learn. Hope things return back to a version of "normal".
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What a productive summer — the Lucky quilt with the golden cat panel and the stars pulling out those rich colours really caught my eye. I also loved hearing that the Dresden blocks were fun to piece, and that the jelly roll quilt turned out so well despite the busy months at work.
What a productive summer of quilting, from the Lucky quilt with its golden cat panel and stars to the Dresden blocks and the jelly roll quilt. It was moving to read how you kept sewing through busy months at work and questions about purpose, and I hope the finished quilts brought you some comfort. The plaid barn star and kitty quilt sound especially charming, and I wish you a calmer season ahead.
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