Saturday I went to a special event at
Aurora Colony in Aurora, OR. A friend of mine had bought a ticket for this event and then was unable to go, so she gave it to me. It was a special day with Emma, who was a pioneer arriving in Oregon in 1853. Jane Kirkpatrick, author of the Change and Cherish Historical Series about Emma was there for a book signing, tour of the colony and speech about her books. Besides the Change and Cherish series, Jane has written numerous other historical novels and I have enjoyed reading some of them. I plan to read all her books and do recommend them to you. Here is her
web site.
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| Emma Wagner Giesy House |
I also had some time to visit a few of the many antique shops in Aurora.
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| Quilt in antique shop |
The old Aurora Depot is now an antique shop.
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| Train Depot built in the 1800s |
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| Another quilt in a different antique shop |
It was wonderful to spend time with one of my sons and my oldest GD on Mother's Day (and of course DH). It was the first Mother's Day in several years that I have actually been with one of my sons. He took us out to eat at the McMinneman Hotel in McMinnville, OR and we ate in the restaurant the roof of the hotel. It was cloudy, but very pleasant.
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| View from the roof of the hotel. |
I have finally gotten back to working on my DJ quilt! As I was getting some blocks prepped, I noticed this super easy one and decided to make it right away. I also came across the perfect fabric for it. I have 7 other blocks prepped for hand appliqué.
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| D-6 |
I have a little over 30 blocks finished and 6 triangles pieced.
My garden is in and is happy after a couple rainy days! Happy quilting and gardening!
