Brenda Hotinger
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Vernal Falls, Yosemite NP, May 16, 2023.Pictures of El Capitan and Half Dome from our trip a week ago to Yosemite NP. Also included are pictures of Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls from our hike and a hike my son did to the top of Nevada Falls. The reflection of Half Dome is at Mirror Lake and the reflection of Yosemite Falls is from the flood water in the center of the park. The falls were spectacular!On our trip a week ago, we went to Yosemite NP. The weather was perfect and the sound of the waterfalls could be heard throughout the park. There was water everywhere! We spent three days here exploring and hiking. It was wonderful.We have been home just over a week from our wonderful trip to the National Parks of the Sierra Nevada. Our first stop was Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP. Because of the road conditions and snowfall, we were only able to visit the foothills of Sequoia and the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon. The wild flowers were in bloom in Sequoia and the mountain sides were beautiful.Follow on Pinterest
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
WIP Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Hello Everyone! Where has March gone? In my neck of the woods, it came in like a lion and is going out like a lion. Of course, the wind blows here a lot so that’s not surprising. I’m sitting in … Continue reading
Harpers Ferry and a Quilty Update
Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! This week, I just have a short update on my rainbow quilts’ progress and then I want to share pictures from our Harpers Ferry, WV day out last Sunday. First, … Continue reading
Posted in Quilts, Rainbow Quilts, Scrap Quilts, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Harpers Ferry, Rainbow Quilt, Scrap Quilts, Travel
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WIP Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Plus an FFO and New Start
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Works in Progress Wednesday! I hope you all are having a great week. We spent some enjoyable time at Harper’s Ferry, WV on Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful afternoon and I took lots of pictures. … Continue reading
Quilty Progress Being Made
Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. We are enjoying some nice temperatures again after a cold week. I hope that was the end of the very cold. It was 25 degrees when I went to swim … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Sewing, County Fair Quilt, Quilts, Rainbow Quilts, Scrap Quilts, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas Quilts, County Fair, Rainbow Quilt, Scrap Quilts, scrappy
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WIP Wednesday, March 17, 2021 and Project Bag Finishes
Hello Everyone and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t have any St. Paddy’s Day decorations, but I do like a good corned beef and cabbage meal. I especially like the corned beef hash that I make from leftovers. I’m looking … Continue reading
Posted in Bags and Tote Bags, Blackbird Designs, Cross-Stitch, Patriotic Cross Stitch, Project Bags, Sampler Cross Stitch, Scenic Farm Cross Stitch, Stitchery, Uncategorized, Winter stitching
Tagged Blackbird Designs, Cross Stitch, cross stitch bags, luminousfiberarts, Patriotic Cross Stitch, Scenic Farm Cross Stitch, Winter Cross Stitch
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Project Bag Progress
Hello Everyone! I had big plans for lots of sewing last week, but I kept getting side tracked. I got a start on the Lori Holt block project bags and removed my winter decorations. I got a few spring things … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday, March 10, 2021 and A Finish
Hello Everyone! Welcome to WIP Wednesday! Today I have a fully finished object (FFO) to share with you along with my works in progress, plus a few new plans. Let’s start with the finish. Dorothy Mae’s Spring House is finished. … Continue reading
Posted in Blackbird Designs, Cross Stitch Finishes, Cross-Stitch, Patriotic Cross Stitch, Pillows, Pin Cushions, Project Bags, Scenic Farm Cross Stitch, Stitchery, Uncategorized, Winter stitching
Tagged Blackbird Designs, Cross Stich, Cross Stitch Finishes, Patriotic Cross Stitch, Pillows, Pin Cushions, Scenic Farm Cross Stitch, Winter Cross Stitch
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Sewing Studio Tour in the Virginia House
Hello Everyone! I would like to welcome you to my new Quilting Nook. We have been in our new home for almost six months and I finally have my sewing studio set up the way I want it with things … Continue reading
A Beautiful Drive and Scouting Trip
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to pop in here today to share some photos of our fishing scouting trip last week. It was an absolutely gorgeous day! My husband had mapped out a route that would take us to three … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Hiking, Mountain Trips, Shenandoah NP, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Day Trips, Hiking, MountainTrips, Shenandoah NP, Travel, Virginia Travel
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WIP Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Hello Everyone! Can you believe it’s already March? At least the sun has been present the past view days. It seemed that most of February was covered in clouds with snow on the ground. It was sort of nice to … Continue reading