It’s barn quilt time again at Johnson Family Farms! It all started back in the spring of 2015 when I learned to make one myself. I did 5 blog posts …
Death, Taxes, and Creativity
Well, last week we had our taxes prepared. Before you all think we are way ahead of the game, I must explain: full time farmers have to file their taxes …
Pandemic Projects 5
Finally! “Will she ever be done with this?” you ask. Yes, rest assured, this is my last post about my Pandemic Projects. Phew! First, a few stragglers to share: My …
Pandemic Projects 4
Well, as I continue, I realize that I thought I would include many other projects that haven’t made the cut so far. I’ve decided to give them a quick nod …
Pandemic Projects 3
Well, I’ve got to keep pushing through this. I have to say, I think you may be surprised by a couple of my last pandemic projects, so stick with me. …
Pandemic Projects 2
In my second installment, let’s start with some shopping. I have always toyed with the idea of owning a serger. Last spring I started pursuing one. I searched for an …
Pandemic Projects
So, one would think that during a pandemic including a stay-at-home order, that I would have had time to make many, many blog posts. Well, apparently not! I thought I ...
Passing Down Our Stuff
At 58 years old, I’m facing a crisis that none of my ancestors had. Too much stuff! Ok, arguments can be made against that, but honestly, I plan to make …
Trends and Keeping Up
When I was a young married woman, I remember shopping for colors and designs with which to decorate our home. Did I realize how much I was influenced in making …
Quote
To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts- such is the duty of the artist. – Schumann 1856
Baby Quilt
In my quilting adventures, I have learned to call everything I make “practice!” It takes off the pressure for perfection and paves the way to my creative juices flowing. …
Twister Quilt
Welcome back to the PeriwinkleSue Blog! Sorry for the gap in my blog posts. I promised I would share some projects I’ve been working on. Better late than never! I’ll share …
Inspiration
Inspiration. An ounce of inspiration is worth more than a pound of scolding and finger pointing to motivate me. How about you? You can tell me I need to clean …
A Date with God
Many of you are aware that for over a year the plans for a Date with God had been forming. August 30-September 6, Cannon Beach, OR. This was a trek …
The Principle of the Path
As we are in graduation season, I’ve been thinking of what I would say to a graduating senior. No, I haven’t been invited to speak at a graduation since my ...
Planning, Organizing and FEAR
Ever feel like you spend way more time planning a sewing project than actually doing it? I’m one of those. Although I feel like the planning stages are very important, …
Burdens are Things God Turns into Wings
After my last post, I was reminded of this poem that I've always liked by Helen Steiner Rice. Enjoy.... Burdens Are Things God Turns Into Wings By Helen Steiner Rice ...
How God Works through a Seed
How God works…through a seed. I remember as a child in elementary school my teacher telling us how plants came to grow on an island formed by volcanic eruptions …
Photos
Photos “Say cheese!” Photos. What a treasure to have photos! Because of photos, I can see what my parents and grandparents looked like as a child. I can see what ...
Decorating the Barn Addition
Well looking back on a blog from November of 2015, I found I never followed up on my promise to keep you posted on the installation of the recently purchased …