Monthly Archives: April 2022

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I took a little break from the quilt retreat yesterday to meet John and some of our invited friends for a tour of the new Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital being built in Lehi, Utah.  We’re excited to have this new … Continue reading →

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School Uniforms for Zimbabwe!

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s always amazing to me how things find their way to places they need to go.  Like this batch of Challenger School uniforms that were no longer needed here.  A friend calls a friend, who calls a friend, who calls … Continue reading →

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Quilt Retreat at Sundance

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve just returned from a heavenly week with my dear friends at a quilt retreat.  I can’t think of many things I’d rather do that sit with my quilt group and sew all day and into the night.  You’d think … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Love–Thinning Out My Quilt Room

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve been spending considerable time in my sewing room, thinning and sorting and deciding what things I can part with (that means things I won’t get to before I exit this life).  Tonight I parted with 8-10 boxes of fabric, … Continue reading →

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The Valuable Time of Maturity by Mário de Andrade

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The Valuable Time of Maturity by Mário de Andrade I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by, than I have lived so far. I have more past than future. I feel like that boy … Continue reading →

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Pressers and Clappers

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Just when you think we’ve figured it all out, some new gadget or ruler or method shows up in the quilting world.  At the quilt retreat a couple of weeks ago, I learned about wool pressing mats and clappers.  I’d … Continue reading →

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A New Berry Patch

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I grew up on a farm in California where we had a huge boysenberry patch.  I’ve always dreamed of having another, here in Utah.  Today was the day we got after it.  The stakes are in the ground, the wire … Continue reading →

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Aaron and Abbey’s Wedding Day, 15 April 2022

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We woke feeling excited.  The air was cool and crisp.  We got ready to drive to the Draper Temple.  Aaron drove early with Adam and the rest of us followed.  The Draper Temple is high on the side of the … Continue reading →

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Aaron and Abbey’s Wedding Dinner

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We enjoyed a very lovely evening at the Salt Lake Country Club, where we celebrated Aaron and Abbey’s wedding this morning.  Everything was beautiful.  It was great to relax with family members and some close friends.  The food was delicious, … Continue reading →

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A Grand Musical Production: A Pinegar Family Tradition

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Tonight we were introduced to a huge Pinegar Family Tradition.  The night before anyone in their extended family gets married, the family puts on a full Broadway theater production, re-written to fit the story of the young couple.  Abbey’s aunts … Continue reading →

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