Daily Archives: April 9, 2025

The End of the Joann Fabric Store Era

When I first started quilting in 1992 or so, there were two Orem stores where quilters shopped:  JoAnn and Fantastic Fabrics on State Street in Orem.  I took my first quilting class from Penny Stephenson at Fantastic Fabrics.  My new … Continue reading

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A Recruiting Meeting for the Frankfurt Area Office

This evening we were invited by Elder Gerard to help with this recruiting meeting.  When he’s home each April and October (for General Conference) he he invites friends and prospective missionaries to his home in Salt Lake to learn more … Continue reading

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Soaking in Spring Here

John has been spending every day in the yard, bringing it back to life, weeding, pruning, thinning, planting.  We’re each compelled to do different things in this life.  For John, it’s yardwork.  I’ve been settling back into my Family History … Continue reading

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Reunited with my Wednesday Quilt Group

It feels like my life is falling back into my places here, as I reunite with old friends I’ve been away from.  It’s a good feeling.  I’ve missed so many dear friends.

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