Family

A significant lifetime event occurred this month--the loss of my brother, John Terry Weeks, followed by the celebration of his life in Austin, Texas. He was an influential lawyer who mentored and shared his wisdom and love of life. Being the surviving sibling of this generation is a reminder of how blessed I am to have grown up with this family.

Terry, Martha, Linda

At Terry's Celebration of Life
(R-L) Niece Mandy, her husband Will Klein, and Martha

With my nephews, Russell, Bill, and Ben Woodland

I'm glad earlier this year I sent Terry one of my favorite quilts--made by our grandmother Martha Rosalie Terry Hood Hearn sometime in the 1950s while she was living with our parents. I had used it for many years and knew Terry would enjoy it. When he saw it he immediately identified three of his shirts in the fabrics, from Mother's scrap bag. This photo was taken on the USM campus and appeared in Quiltfolk magazine Issue 26--Mississippi, p. 11.

Photo credit: Azuree Holloway

February--OLLI Exhibit

The exhibit of Linda's and my quilts and fiber art is at the OLLI building (3601 Pearl Street, Hattiesburg, MS) and we hope people attending classes are enjoying seeing them. The exhibit will hang through April, with a Reception on Friday, February 21 from 1-2:30.  

We have five pieces using Katie Pasquini Masopust's Artful Log Cabin technique (ALC), with the photo inspiration for the quilts. Katie's book is entitled Artful Log Cabin Quilts; she also teaches online classes through American Quilter's Society.

Interleave Symphony, 34" x 31", Red-Green Interleave, 14" x 15"

Hector's Flower Pot, 12" x 24"

Flying Geese Over Lake Michigan, 9" x 12"
Horses on Parade, 8" x 10"
Marta Boldo, 16" x 24"
Yellow Fish, 21" x 16"
Green Fish, 20" x 19"

Finding My Way, 64" x 65"

In the Beginning, 36" x 44"

 

Artful Kitten, 22" x 26" and photo inspiration
Artful Log Cabin (ALC) technique, Linda Ginn

Caladium I and II, 12" x 15" 
Dried Caladium Leaf, stitched

Mosaic, 69" x 69", Arabian, 20" x 20" 
Linda Ginn

Twisted Tree II, 18" x 20"

City of Lights, 55" x 64"
Linda Ginn
Sunday Ties, 12" x 25"

One Day at a Time (temperature quilt), 49" x 65"
City of Lights, 55" x 64"
Linda Ginn

Leaf Study, Sycamore, 15" x 15"

Carpenter's Star. 20" x 29"
Linda Ginn

Outrageous Orange Windows, 15" x 45" - Martha
Cook Library 210AA, 31" x 37" - Linda

Mountain Snow Melt, ALC 32" x 24"
The Conversation, ALC 26" x 26"

Ireland Street, ALC 26" x 18"

Red Daylily, 20" x 20"

Black Swallowtail Butterfly ALC, Austin Market ALC 
Leaf Study-Crotons
Linda, Martha, Karrie & Dean Pennington, Theresa Ratti, Autumn Pennington

Violets, 62" x 62"
Linda Ginn

Snow in Mississippi in January

It doesn't happen but every five or even ten years, but we get very excited when it does. Of course, all the pot plants on the front porch have to be moved inside. The ones in the back flowerbed and driveway get dragged into the garage. Since the below freezing temperature doesn't last but two or three days, this will usually save the plants. Then they all get moved back outside for the bright, sunny days. Lots of clean-up, but well worth the trouble.

View from my front porch

Daughter Linda and I, with help from the art committee at OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), hung our quilts/fiber art exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from January through April at the Peck House (OLLI's building), 3601 Pearl Street, in Hattiesburg. There is a terrific lineup of classes for this spring term, and we are happy to get to have our art on display. A reception will be held Friday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 

The Invitation

Theresa Ratti

L to R: Linda, Martha, Karrie Pennington, Dean Pennington,
Theresa Ratti, Autumn Pennington

End of 2024

It's been a busy December, not with decorating or shopping, but with gatherings with friends and music events. One of my requirements for celebrating is listening/watching "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on YouTube. I've even gotten to sing in it a couple of times in the past and can still quote some of the words. My sasanqua camellia put on a beautiful show of pink blossoms and then a pink carpet for me to enjoy for a couple of months. Inside, Poinsettias and a little metal sparkly tree are plenty to be festive. 

My Christmas Tree

Sasanqua camellia bush in back yard

Prayer plant

My front porch

My Texas Family--Mark and Melody and five granddaughters and their families

This crisp weather has been so pleasant for enjoying whatever is growing in the flowerbeds without the work and worry of trying to keep plants watered. I can't believe how long the Gerbera Daisy blooms have lasted. 

Gerbera Daisies

The two indoor kitties are getting plenty of lap time. The outdoor kitty is happy even though she sometimes has to share with the possum.

Rahrah on quilt batting

Elizabeth trying to camouflage herself

Lacey enjoying the sunshine

Possum finishing up Lacey's supper