25 Weeks to Better Machine Quilting QAL
Good Morning, Quilters!
As you may have noticed, I’ve been absent from blogging and from our 25 Week Quilt-a-Long for quite awhile.
For Everything There is a Season
My brother-in-law died after several weeks in and out of the hospital.
I was his biggest fan…and he was one of my biggest cheerleaders.
Many of you have met my sister, Pat who frequently travels with me on quilting trips. Please keep her in your prayers.
We welcomed our first grand daughter, Elizabeth, into the world!
We now have five grandsons and one granddaughter!
Congratulations, Nora and Travis and boys!
A Time to Reap and a Time to Sew
It’s been a tremendously emotional time.
I have found solace in long walks and quiet, meditative quilting.
But I have not had the energy to focus on the steps (photography, editing and writing) necessary to create a quality blog post.
Quilt A Long, New Schedule
My original plan was to complete the quilt a long before Christmas this year…
The new plan is to pick up with Lesson 23 right away in January.
These are big lessons–pulling all of our work together–and it will be a fun and creative way to kick off 2021!
Family First
Until then, I will be spending a lot of time with my family and will pop in here once in awhile.
May YOU Enjoy all HEALTH and Happiness,
Lori
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113 comments
mickie mclaughlin
Condolences to your family. You’ve had an eventful year. I agree that walks are very therapeutic. mickie
BTW…you and your sister could be twins. Love that you re so close.
ADK Kate
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved brother-in-law. How wonderful that your sister has you for support. While we love your posts, everyone understands that you need time for yourself and your family right now. Rest and heal your spirit.
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss.
Brenda Perry
My heart goes out to you – Yes, please take care of yourself and your family while doing what brings you comfort and joy. “See” you again in 2021.
MaryJeanne Bruce
Dear Lori and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I too recently lost a very close friend who unexpectedly passed in her sleep. She was a quilter, knitter, hand embroiderer, upholsterer, tutor and just a wonderful loving person. I feel your pain. I hope your season is filled with blessings of love and happiness. I look forward every time I head to my machine for a little FMQ practice. Thank you so much for all your guidance in 2020. 2021 will be a New Year!!!
mickie mclaughlin
Forgot to add that I noticed how you have the pinecones, milkweed, etc. by your work area giving you an authentic view of what your designs should look like., Love it.
Helen S.
My condolences on this email of your brother in law’s passing.
How wonderful to have another grandchild and a grand daughter, at that!
I have one of your books on kindle and am looking forward to using it.
Wendy Sanborne
Our hearts are with you. May you find peace in your memories of your brother in law. And May that beautiful granddaughter comfort you. Love Team Lori
Robin Mikjaniec
Dear Lori
My heart and prayers go out to you and yours in this time of sorrow and joy !! Know that we are thinking of you and send all our love and thoughts your way for a kind and gentle holiday season. I look forward to your return In January 2021.
Warm regards,
Robin
nina777743
Dear Lori,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have been experiencing the same situation and have been absent for many weeks so did not know of the change in schedule. Please take all the time you need and want. If that is February or March, then so be it. We will all wait for you without pressure or grumbling. Although I do not know any of the other women in this group, I have read many of their dear and kind comments so feel like I can be a voice for the vast majority of gals.
Merry Christmas Lori….see you in 2021!
Blessings, Linda Morgan
Hermine
Lori, please take all the time you need for grieving and breathing. You are such a generous, lovely woman – now it is your turn. We can wait until you feel better. I am thinking of you and include you in my prayers. Stay warm and safe.
Maggie
Saddened to learn of the loss of a dear brother-in-law. Loved hearing of the birth of a sweet granddaughter. Thank you for sharing not only your talents, but your joys and sorrows as well.
Barb Michel
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother-in-law. Congratulations on a girl grand child. Take time for yourself. Prayers are with you.
Leslie Cotter Ferrell
Dear Lori,
SO sorry about your brother-in-law. My adored b-i-l, my husband’s brother, is in Intensive Care on a respirator as I write and I just can’t imagine the world without him in it. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
I am so sorry to hear that! It is so difficult to not be able to visit! Prayers for you and tour family!
Gloria
Please take as much time as you need … sorry for your loss…blessings as we head into the holiday season and new year
Patricia Stein
Lori,
The pain of losing your brother-in-law on top of this pandemic is so difficult to bear. You chose rightly when you chose your family. My Mom died 10 years ago this week. I still miss her terribly.
Take good care and know your priorities are in the right place.
Patty Stein
Jenny Garcia
Sending many hugs your way, Lori. It sounds like you’ll have many good memories to focus on with your brother-in-law’s passing. Honor your grief and say goodbye in the best way you can. Take care of yourself and your family.
Valerie
Hi Lori,
I’m sorry to hear that your brother in law passed on. My heart goes out to you.
Also, I am happy for you that you now have your first granddaughter! May God protect and guide her and her parents as they raise her.
Since I haven’t even begun the quilt along, I am hoping you will use the same photography and borrow from the same blog posts and host another quilt along so I can have your support and the support of others in the group in another quilt along the way.
Sending you hugs of condolences and congratulations at the same time.
Valerie J Garrison
Joan
Dear Lori,
By leaving the acorn, milkweed, and feathers next to your drawing, you just gave us another lesson!!!! Thank you for this lesson and this insight into how you make your magic. Prayers are with you. We will be waiting when you are ready to come back!
Sue
Lori, so sorry to hear this. So so sad, but a new granddaughter- how wonderful! I have one and she’s the light of my life. All my kids are boys so a girl is really fun. Hugs from me and yes, family is always first. 🙂
Anne
such bittersweet news. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother-in -law. Please feel free to take all the time you need to grieve. Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. Hold the memories in your heart Your followers will be here when you are ready to return.
And congratulations on a lovely little granddaughter. What joy to have a little girl
Wishing you peace, solace, and joy this season.
Mrs. Plum
I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Know that all of you will be in my prayers. Please take care of yourself. Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter. Life continues, doesn’t it?
Jeanie Bassett
Oh my, please do not worry about us and keep your family near. Sounds like a good time for us to get more practice done and be ready for our new “restart” in the new year. I also have 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter which arrived last spring. So much fun! Oh, and found out recently that the granddaughter is going to be a big sis to a baby brother in May! Just enjoy your family, support your sister, celebrate this holy season and we will be here when you are ready.
Rita
Joys and sorrows in your life. Take all the time you need.
quilter1522
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo Baner
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies… Congratulations on your new granddaughter. In life, all things seem to balance out somehow. Enjoy your holiday season!
Claudia Burns
I’m so sorry to hear of your sad time. I feel your pain as my son passed last year . I’m impressed how you filled your time with positive activities and here you are , carrying on! Congratulations on your new granddaughter and thank you for sharing your life with us. Don’t worry about blogging less, we have plenty to keep busy with on your wonderful website! (And in my new books). Stay safe, Yours, Claudia
Lori Kennedy Quilts
So sorry to hear of
The loss of your son. Prayers for you!
mf1509
Sorry for your sister’s loss. Heartfelt sympathies to the family. Congratulations on your new granddaughter.. One life lost another gained. Praying that the new year will bring us all blessings.
Joanna
Peace, Love and Strength to you and your family in this time of mourning. I’m sure many of us can identify in one way or another and we are with you in spirit. You have given us so much already and we will be fine.
Lori Hope
I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law! I wish you and your family comfort and healing.
And, congratulations on the birth of your first granddaughter–may she bring all of you the joy and comfort you need at this time!
Lyn
Sorry for your loss, I pray strength, health, and love over your family, In Jesus Name!
Judy Hazel
May God be your strength and comfort at this time of loss Lori. Take care of yourself and your family. This is your priority at this time. You and your sister and family will be in my prayers.
Susan Fox
I am so sorry to hear of your dear sister’s loss and joyful about your grandbaby. Family is always first.
Bobbie Elder
Lori, you have no reason to feel apologetic to us. You have given so much of your time and talent for us! We are truly blessed to reap of your wisdom! You’ve had a very emotional and stressful time! I hope you will be able to rejoice this Christmas season and celebrate the two special family members—one lost and one just arrived. Know that I am praying for you and your family. And, you know—waiting until January will allow us all to doodle, doodle, doodle and practice, practice, practice! Sending love and hugs! Bobbie
Paula Lackner
I’m very sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heal your soul and take time for you right now.
Dawn
My deepest sympathies to you and your family , I lost my Mother , brother and my best friend recently so I know you need to take time for yourself – know that you helped me thru my losses. Enjoy that sweet new grand baby ❤️
Ellen
Take all the time you need, Lori. I am sorry for your loss, overjoyed for the new little life in your life, and wish you rest and healing. We, and free motion quilting, will all be here when you are ready, and have plenty to practice on until then.
Marsha
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please don’t worry about us. I am so far behind because of the death of our son, as well as cancer surgeries for my husband and brother both and the battles that follow. Family does come first, and my support is needed for our son’s grieving twin sister, our wonderful daughter-in-law, two beloved grandsons and other family members. It is nice to hear there was a break, perhaps I can catch up a little. I am so grateful for the recordings. Thank you and take care.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
I am so sorry for your loss and your on going family health concerns. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Edna
Lori, I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family in the coming weeks and months. It is so hard to lose someone. I pray you will find joy in the memories and praise the Lord for blessing you with those memories! Enjoy that new little one.
Patricia Foukas
May his memory be Eternal. Prayers for you and your family.
doreensherk
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Elizabeth T
Praying for you and your family. We love you. We understand these difficult times. It’s important to make time for yourself. May God Bless you and keep you safe. My you find comfort in His ways.
Rita S
Dear Lori so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother-in-law. This year has seen the loss of so many. Take time for yourself and family to heal. So glad to hear of your addition of a new granddaughter. She will be a precious distraction to everybody.
I think I can agree that many of have not had the time to practice our FMQ. Life tends to find other distractions for us to focus on or the need for down time.
Stay safe and be still.
Diana
my prayers go out to you and your family.
Shelley Kaurin
Blessings to you, I look forward to our time in January.
Cindy Holten
My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your BIL. When you lose someone close to you, a part of your heart hurts for some time. I, too, lost my wonderful BIL early this year, so I understand your heart ache. And I congratulate you on your newest and first granddaughter. I hope she grows up and plays sports WAY better than your grandsons…LOL! Thank you for your update on your life. It was great hearing from you. Yes, family first! We will continue to pray for you and your family.
JoAnn Castiglia
Our deepest sympathies for you snd your family. No words can ever express concern and love for you. Family first !! Praying for you 🙏🙏
Maureen Teoh
Dear Lori ,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother in law . Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family . I pray that this time together will help to be begin healing from this loss .
Congratulations on the birth of your grand daughter . I am sure emotions have just been like a roller coaster these days . I am thankful for this wonderful tiny gift as this new baby will help you smile and remember how precious life is .
Mary Northway
I am so sorry that you have lost a beloved brother. Your sister is so lucky to have you. I wish for you to find your peace. The blessings a grand daughter will bestow on you will be a bridge to your healing. Don’t worry about work. We will be waiting for you whenever you are ready. God Bless, Mary
Kresti Lyddon
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.
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