Colle di Val d”Elsa

Today we drove to this little town that has a waterfall. The kids swam in the river and really had a great time. The water farther down the trail was so blue. John did his trip split and we have the picture to prove it.

John and I left after a while because they were going to hike some more. We went back and I took another nap-and then when the kids got back we all went to the pool. Ah how refreshing the pool is! tonight before dinner I felt great. Better than I had all week. I don’t know if it was the heat or catching up on sleep but I felt really good. We went ristorante la volpenera. They had a great menu and I think I ate more than I have all week. The bruschetta was delicious and I had spaghetti and tomato sauce which was also delicious. Sefina like my spaghetti more than her lasagna so she helped me finish mine. We learned yesterday that you need a license to serve pasta here. The land of pasta and you need a special license to serve it. The place we are staying at has a limited menu because they do not have a pasta license. Who’d a thought?

We went home and had a delicious tiramisu and off to bed. Tomorrow is a big day. We need to leave by 8:30 to get to Ravenna in time to board our ship.

Unknown's avatar

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.

Home

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑