Sienna and San Gimignano

In front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

It was another scorcher of a day in Italy. I believe it was 95 but, Sienna offered more shade and less crowds. A lot of hills. Whew, another city that wore me out early. We did tour the cathedral and lit some candles for some friends who need it. Then we headed to lunch.

We had lunch in this amazing restaurant in Sienna. You feel like you are in a cave. Antica Osteria Divo. Food was delicious and ambiance was divine.

After lunch we headed back to our room to enjoy the pool and take a nap before our next adventure. I must say the heat is so exhausting and the pool really refreshes you. So do the naps. I am not a nap person. I never want to take a nap but, this heat has been draining me like there is no tomorrow. Like the kids said, I am too old for this. Our next adventure took us to the town of San Gimignano. This town was adorable. It’s like the entire town is inside a castle or what once was a castle. Lots of hills again. While there we met up the Brandt’s and then headed to a Attoria Poggo Allura a Farmhouse for dinner. It was amazing. It was family style and they just brought out the food and drinks. The view was so amazing.

FYI no edit on that last picture

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Published by Mary Lesh

My journey with sewing began when I was just seven or eight years old. My grandmother was a talented seamstress, and she introduced me to the world of fabric, thread, and creativity. Under her guidance, I learned the basics of sewing and spent many years making clothing and other projects. Despite growing up in a family of quilters, I always insisted that quilting wasn't for me. While my sisters happily pieced together quilts, I was convinced I would never make one myself.Life, however, had other plans. In 2018, my mother came to live with me, and together we began spending time quilting. What started as an opportunity to share time with her quickly became a passion I never expected. Before long, I found myself completely immersed in the art of quilting, discovering the joy, creativity, and sense of accomplishment that comes with turning fabric into something beautiful and meaningful. Since then, quilting has become much more than a hobby. It has become a way to honor the generations of women who taught me, preserve traditional sewing skills, and create lasting memories through handmade craftsmanship. Today, I am continuing that tradition by teaching my son everything I know about sewing, piecing, embroidery, and quilting. Together, we are building Sew Together—a place where creativity, family, and quilting come together one stitch at a time. I believe every quilt tells a story, and I am grateful to be sharing mine while helping others create stories of their own.

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