Once Upon A Treasure

Be safe, everyone! 🙏🏽

Lots of cutting and organizing to prepare for my next quilting project. It should be completed by December 2024. Stay tuned for details...

I recently purchased another Singer Featherweight to add to my collection. This Singer hand crank sewing machine was purchased from eBay....

On yesterday, I took a class in LaPorte, Texas. A quilted sneaker class! There was a lot of prep work in preparation for the class which...

Wishing you a great week! I’m starting my week off with fresh flowers. Tulips galore!

Now, this clapper is a work of art! I am sure that all of my quilting seams will easily lie flat using this beautiful wood. A tailor’s...

I love these scissors. They cut through multiple layers of fabric with ease. And… with these scissors, I never accidentally mix them up...

The Baby Lock Sashiko sewing machine boasts gorgeous hand stitching, using a technique known as Sashiko. This traditional look can be...

Update as of April 20 - I missed the class due to being sick. I look forward to making the bag on my own. Stay tuned!

It's beginning to look like spring in my yard.

Springtime wreath is ready for my front door! Now, I will buy new plants for my backyard patio and front door areas. Stay tuned.

Retired effective March 1, 2024 from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. Thanks HPARD for the memories, well wishes, momentos...

A special thank you to Roy Wilson and Shadston Pittman for treating me to breakfast at Little Hen Restaurant. The venue is pretty and...

Thanks a million Charlotte Lusk for creating this special gift that you personally designed for me through the art of crochet. You...

(front of quilt) In my spare time, outside of my normal job duties and responsibilities, I have enjoyed teaching the art of quilting to...

What a great retirement celebration with my family! We celebrated at Local Table-Cinco Ranch in Katy, Texas. The food was delicious but...

Trader Joe's has delicious scones. I purchased a bag of lemon scones and a bag of orange cranberry. I am having a lemon scone with a...

Still basking in the glory of my retirement from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department after 43 years of service as of March 1,...

Raleigh, North Carolina was a great host venue for 2024 QuiltCon. The Procreate class that I attended was very informative. Can't wait to...