Hello July!

Reality check! It's almost incredible to realize that we are already in July. July! How fast we find ourselves waving 'bye-bye' to half of 2025. But that's where we find ourselves. Reality check, indeed. 

 I have to say I haven't progressed as far on my list of goals as I had hoped. This means that I absolutely must get myself focused on these goals as we slide into the second half of this year. 

This past month posed more of a setback in goal efforts on two fronts: a 2-week sinus infection and the flooded basement. I am pleased to report that I feel better and the basement is dry. We have had extraordinary rainfall totals in the last 30 days - like nearly 12"!! These last two downpours (3.8") have not impacted our basement. Hallelujah! 

So yes, Goals. I'm gonna' get after it in these next 6 months. Seriously. 

Okay, let's take a look at the June wrap-up collage. Some sewing successes, sure, and happily a lot more family time.  

 TOP ROW: A super-proud Gramma Jayne with her two granddaughters, Reagan and Cate. We don't get too many opportunities to have them together, so this picture is one of my favorites. Early in the month, we discovered the basement flood, and all our plans suddenly were derailed. One big positive in the sewing room was having my Featherweight serviced. I am using it with lots of satisfaction since bringing it home. 

MIDDLE ROW: Late in the month, we were able to correct the basement flooding with a plumber who dug out a new drainage ditch and corrected the issues we were having. Just last Saturday, we attended an annual picnic and fireworks party at our friends' house. Little Reagan and her parents attended the same picnic, and of course we made the most of our play time.

BOTTOM ROW: My mother, 88 years young, cuddles Reagan on Sunday afternoon, when all of us went over to visit. The weather has played such a big role in our world this last month, I thought including a screenshot from the precipitation map was worthwhile. And, finally, the work on Cotton Ridge Farm has continued sporadically throughout the month. I am currently working on the outer border row of HSTs.

Looking ahead to what July will hold, all our home-oriented efforts will be toward prepping for the family reunion we will host at the end of the month. We do this every year, and I think this is #7 coming up. (Note to self: find the date for when we held the first one.) We've got our lists ready, and will be tackling small-ish items.

Sewing plans include finishing Cotton Ridge Farm and getting the long-arm going. I know. I've been saying that since the first of April, but I really will do it this month.

Okay, I'm off to stitch! 

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne