Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! There’s no stress–I didn’t cook. There’s no cleanup either–we ate at a church dinner. We had a relaxing time catching up with the neighbors and just spending time together.

With my extra time on Thanksgiving Day I finished a baby quilt. The shower is next weekend so no last minute panic!

Today I spent some time putting a few items in my Etsy shop, JoansPatches. Seemed like the thing to do on “Black Friday” instead of fighting the crowds at the shopping mall. I’m hoping to add a few more this weekend.

Recently we had visitors of our favorite kind—children and grandchildren. It was too short but a lovely time. Since then, I’ve reflected on some of our conversations. I’m musing about childhood myths.

Over the years, I’ve heard remarks that are clearly, to me, myths. My children may differ in opinion.

I’ve heard remarks like—

• You made me eat a whole plate of (insert least favorite food here).
• You never let me (insert go to a concert, go to the beach, watch favorite program, stay out late, etc.).
• You don’t like my friends.
• I always had to do chores.
• You always yell at me.
• You guys are so square! (actually, this one is true)
• You’re ruining my life!

“Always” and “never” are often a part of the statement.

I’m wondering now—what myths did I throw at my parents? I think at least some were the same. I’m also wondering—do our children hear the same myths, or will they?

The center block, a found block from an unknown quilter, was provided as part of a challenge. The fan blocks came from my Grandmother’s leftovers. She was well known for her prolific quiltmaking. I felt a satisfying connection to my Grandmother and other quilters from the past as I constructed this quilt from vintage fabrics and trims.

My mother loved the snow! She would put on Christmas music, make a pan of fudge, and watch the snow fall. She was diagnosed with ALS at age 82 and passed on at age 83. I made this large snowflake quilt in her memory. It makes me smile!

So, instead of getting any of the old projects finished, I’ve quilted a project for a friend and she is pleased. A group of us got together and made a quilt top to donate to Birthright. It’s a really cute and bright hugs and kisses quilt. I’ll get a picture when it’s finished.

Not what I had planned but satisfying and good things are done!