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I love this picture, Hannah. You captured the heart of my daughter. I praise the LORD for your talent!
Commented Apr 3, 2012 on Anna at Graceful Designs
Anna
I am feeling the excitement with you! I love the denim sandbags! Go, girls, go!
Commented Apr 3, 2012 on Preparing for Market: Part 3 at Mountain Musings
Preparing for Market: Part 3
Sarah and I are on the home stretch of getting everything ready for the farmer's market's opening day! Here I am making a batch of Lemon Poppyseed castile soap to introduce at the market in the upcoming weeks of spring. It's bright citrus-y scent is combining with all the other fragrances dryi...
I love Granny's baskets and Hannah's soaps!! My Mom had a wonderful sense of humor. She could make laugh at the most unusual things!
Commented Apr 29, 2011 on 1,600! at Mountain Musings
1,600!
Mountain Musings hit a record 1,600 posts earlier this week when Granny wrote about preparing for her craft show. Today's post actually marks our 1,602 post! As promised, we think that milestone calls for a giveaway! How about something that each of the ladies here at Mountain Musings had a part...
What a great opportunity to win this series! I would pick either "How to Take Children Safely Through an Airport" or "How to Address the Plague of “Jive Talk” in Your Home." Thanks for offering it, Hannah!
Commented Feb 24, 2011 on Family Strategies Audio Giveaway at Mountain Musings
Family Strategies Audio Giveaway
strat-e-gies: The art of devising or employing plans or stratagems toward a goal. Calling all Christian families--it's time for another special giveaway here on Mountain Musings (courtesy of Vision Forum)! Family Strategies: Practical Issues for Building Healthy Families is a new audio webinar...
Wow!!! I love it, Sarah!
Commented Feb 22, 2011 on Turning old jeans into a new skirt at Mountain Musings
Turning old jeans into a new skirt
Last fall, Granny was cleaning out her closet and brought out a stack of clothes to give to Goodwill. I swooped in, rescued 2 pairs of L.L. Bean Tencel jeans still in great condition, and was excited to try out a tutorial I had found. Hannah has a L.L. Bean Riding Skirt, and I've always loved t...
I have learned my lesson......I need to comment more! RATS! I've been reading Granny, but I did not take time to comment. Oh, how I wish I had so that I could have had two chances to win!
Your talent shines through, Granny!
Commented Oct 9, 2010 on Granny's Two-Pint Basket ~ Part 4 at Mountain Musings
Granny's Two-Pint Basket ~ Part 4
Giveaway is now closed. Winner announced soon. This is my last basket post. I hope you've enjoyed reading about my hobby. Thank you to everyone who has commented! I wanted to show you one of the smaller baskets that I make. It's called a two-pint basket because two pint jars of jelly will f...
A round of applause to Hannah and Sarah!!!!
WOW.....it is beautiful!
The fun thing is that you actually surprised your Mom!!!! :-)
Commented Aug 27, 2010 on A Surprise 30th Anniversary Photo Quilt! at Mountain Musings
A Surprise 30th Anniversary Photo Quilt!
In a recent post I referenced a quilt pattern, 30 Stars for 30 Years, that I purchased especially to make a quilt as a remembrance of our 30th anniversary. I intend to do that this fall. However... Little did I know the girls were planning quite the surprise for us with a quilt of their own. Whe...
It sounds like a perfect day for a quilt loving friend! I am so glad you had fun!
Commented Jul 24, 2010 on Quilt Odyssey ~ Hershey, PA at Mountain Musings
Quilt Odyssey ~ Hershey, PA
Well, yesterday was a very fun, full, and tiring day! It was the day I'd been waiting for with much excitement--attending Quilt Odyssey! Our two buses, full of chattering women (and a couple of husbands), left from Patchwork Plus, my local quilt shop, and headed to Hershey, PA, for an all-day ...
Happy Birthday, Deb!!!!!!
I love theses lists! A passport????? WOW!!!!!! I can't wait to see where you go!
Happy Birthday!!
Much love to you with a BIG ((hug))!
Commented Jul 2, 2010 on 58 at Mountain Musings
58
1. I love quilts...but you probably already knew that from reading the blog. 2. I have several quilts in various stages of completion. Why can't I start and finish one at a time before beginning another one? Any other quilters do the same thing? 3. My Bernina is one of my favorite and most used ...
Um, Deb.....Ben wants to know if we can come over for dessert tonight? One apple pie for just for him would make him smile REALLY big he said! (Ben's all time favorite dessert is apple pie made with any apple, but Granny Smith apples are y-u-m-m-y!)
Commented Mar 15, 2010 on Reason # 257 at Mountain Musings
Reason # 257
...why we like Granny living here with us. Apple Pie tonight! ~Deb
Looks great, Deb! You are working so hard!
Hello to Granny from Anna!
Commented Mar 10, 2010 on WIP Wednesday ~ Quilt-Alongs are Coming Along at Mountain Musings
WIP Wednesday ~ Quilt-Alongs are Coming Along
Hello! Let me re-introduce myself....I'm Deb, the missing-in-action blogger on Mountain Musings for these past few weeks. A big thank-you to Hannah and Sarah for covering for me until I found my way back here. So...would you like to see some Works-In-Progress I've been sewing lately? This is t...
A round of applause from the Wagner ladies!!!!
WooHoo Sarah!
I know your Dad was very proud of you!
Commented Mar 10, 2010 on How a cake was made at Mountain Musings
How a cake was made
This week I have been quite busy preparing and decorating a cake for Dad's work. A supervisor was retiring, and Dad commissioned me to make the cake for the big party they were having yesterday. Eighty-five people were expected to be there, so that meant it had to be a pretty large cake! Sinc...
Oh, Hannah! We think you did a wonderful job!
Much love,
Mrs. Wagner and Anna
Commented Jan 25, 2010 on Lettered Family Names---Completed! at Mountain Musings
Lettered Family Names---Completed!
Remember this project? This past weekend, I was able to dot the i's on the last of the 12 names, and the finished pieces were delivered to our friends. The idea for this special project has been a long time in planning, so I'm thankful for the strength to have gotten it completed! Here a...
I was missing you this morning, so I had my second cup of coffee and decided to stop by for a visit. ((hug))
Deb, I can hear you saying to the girls, "Your great-grandmother gave this lamp to your grandmother 60 years ago! Don't you want it? Should we really sell it??" Hmmmm, with the love you have for your family heritage/antiques and the uncertainty of selling it, I'd say hold onto it a little longer. Put it in the guest room for a while and then place a time limit on deciding yes or no. How about the first day of spring being the go or stay day?
Miss you and a big hello to everyone!
Commented Jan 21, 2010 on Would You Sell It? Or Keep It? at Mountain Musings
Would You Sell It? Or Keep It?
I think I already know what most of you would answer to that question, but first let me give you some background. My parents were married in July of 1949, and my mom received this lamp as a gift from her mother-in-law their first Christmas. That means as of this past December...this lamp has bee...
Hannah,
What a wonderful project! Your friend had a wonderful idea and she picked the perfect person to complete it--YOU!
Commented Jan 13, 2010 on Matboard and Foamcore Galore at Mountain Musings
Matboard and Foamcore Galore
A friend requested me to complete a special project for her. She found some beautiful artwork that features verse 4 from 3 John: "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." She wants me to create companion pieces including each of her 12 family members' names. I will b...
Ahhhhh, Deb, that was so generous! I love the way you sneaked the surprise in for everyone!
Commented Jan 11, 2010 on Rockfish Gap Treasures at Mountain Musings
Rockfish Gap Treasures
Well, I know a few people who have been waiting for this post to find out what I bought at Rockfish Gap Country Store last week. Today's the day you get a peek. Rockfish Gap hosts 25 antique vendors under one roof and is a wonderful stop if you're headed over Afton Mountain. Here are the three v...
Hannah,
I love the effects! Will you try it again with another object to see if you can recapture the illusion?
Did you have a nice birthday?
Hello from Anna, too!
Commented Jan 11, 2010 on 9/365: Horse and Buggy at Mountain Musings
9/365: Horse and Buggy
Project 365 continues.... Believe it or not, the above image is a photo, not an unfinished watercolor pencil drawing. Today as Mom, Sarah, and I were driving up to the quilt shop in Dayton, VA, Mom suddenly yelled, "HANNAH, CAMERA!!" The reason being there was a horse and buggy crossing the in...
I bet it sounded beautiful!
Commented Jan 4, 2010 on Violins, Flutes, Guitars...and a Keyboard at Mountain Musings
Violins, Flutes, Guitars...and a Keyboard
After our Sunday worship service today, we enjoyed an encouraging musical afternoon. Tom had asked anyone who played a musical instrument to bring it along for a hymn sing after our fellowship meal. The guitars, violins, flutes, and keyboard were great contributions, and the rest of us joined ...
Hi Girotti family!
I am Leslie from the Shenandoah Valley!
One of the things we are looking forward to as a family in 2010 is a trip to Colorado! It will be the first time our children have flown!
My favorite thing to remember from 2009 is a camping trip we took as a family in the mountains!
Happy Birthday, Tom!
Happy Birthday, Mountain Musings!
Commented Dec 30, 2009 on 5 Years! 1,400 Posts Later! at Mountain Musings
5 Years! 1,400 Posts Later!
Yes, it's hard to believe that we have been blogging for 5 years! But, sure enough, we received the gift of Typepad for Christmas five years ago. Yesterday's post was # 1,400!! Happy Blogiversary to Mountain Musings! What can we do to celebrate? Well, part of the fun of blogging is read...
You did a superb job!
I can tell by the picture that Bet loved it! Her smile makes all of the work worth it, doesn't it?
I think you like that adrenaline rush of getting it made at the last minute, my friend. Wouldn't coffee work just as well??? *wink*
Commented Dec 29, 2009 on Piece of Cake! at Mountain Musings
Piece of Cake!
Here are the girls holding up the quilt I've been working on for a Christmas gift for my sister. The last stitch was sewn on the name label at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve...quite a bit earlier than past years' projects; I actually had some time to spare! I absolutely love how this pattern turned ...
Hello Hannah and Sarah!
It looks like that you had a great time with Madeline. I'm sure that you both were great teachers!
Love,
Anna
Commented Dec 11, 2009 on Moments with Madeline at Mountain Musings
Moments with Madeline
On Wednesday, Madeline, one of our friends from our church, came over for an afternoon of cake decorating and art with us. It was a lot of fun! First we had lunch, then we dove right into making some peanut butter filled candy to put on the cake. I had baked and iced the chocolate cake the nig...
It has been a beautiful snow, hasn't it? I hope the ice doesn't affect Tom this evening!
Thinking of you today!
Commented Dec 8, 2009 on Good Morning, Sun! at Mountain Musings
Good Morning, Sun!
One of the first things I do each morning is look outside to see what the day will hold for us...and then often I go grab a camera, especially when the sky looks like it's on fire. Granny's sitting room faces east and looks towards the Blue Ridge, and this is her view every morning...well, ...
Happy Birthday, Sarah!!!! You almost got the foot of snow we hoped for your birthday!
Much love,
Mrs. Wagner for all
Commented Dec 5, 2009 on Snowy Birthday for Sarah! at Mountain Musings
Snowy Birthday for Sarah!
It's quite the s-n-o-w-y Saturday outside, and it's just perfect for our snow-loving birthday girl, Sarah! Today is her 23rd birthday! Happy Birthday, Sarah!! The above view is taken from Granny's back door looking east towards the Blue Ridge, although no mountains are in sight today! Tom meas...
Wooooo Hoooooo!
Go, Deb, Go! I knew you could do it!!!! Sounds like you should celebrate with a touch of chocolate to me!
Commented Nov 14, 2009 on Queen and Her Court ~ Block 2 at Mountain Musings
Queen and Her Court ~ Block 2
Our monthly Saturday Sampler class is tomorrow, and my block is all finished!! Now whadda ya think of that? In fact, it was completed a month ago before our Texas company arrived and before Granny moved in....thanks to Sarah's insistence that we get it done! And tonight...it's hard to wipe t...
Wonderful pictures!
I think my favorite part was the singing you did up on the top! What great memories for both of your families!!!
Commented Nov 4, 2009 on Humpback Rock--Day 4 at Mountain Musings
Humpback Rock--Day 4
On the agenda for Day 4: after spending the morning looking at a tractor (guys) and browsing a yarn shop (girls), we headed up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a picnic lunch and S'mores on the grill, stopping to grab some local apples on Afton Mountain. All our skewers and sticks were filled with...
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