Mrs.+Kurtze

= = =Mrs. Kurtze =

There are many things I like to do, and reading is one of my favorites. On a winter day, nice and cold outside and warm and toasty inside, I love to curl up in a chair with a quilt on my legs and a book in my lap. In the spring and fall, I find a patch of sunshine on the front porch, soaking up the warmth while I settle into a good book. Summers might find me lying lazily on the back porch swing, shaded from the heat of the day, with a book propped up so I can read and swing slowly.

If I'm not reading, you might find me outside. Winters, I find time to cross country ski or tromp around the fields and woods in a pair of snow shoes. Spring is for planting flowers and a garden, and summer for riding bike, running a bit, swimming and boating (I like a kayak, but a slow pontoon is okay too), and just hanging out. Fall is my favorite, with the crisp autumn air and the ever-changing leaves.

Ever since my mother taught me to sew at the age of 8, I've loved to work with fabric. Currently, I'm into making quilts and a few fun things--a purse or bag, or clothes for my grandbabies. I like the creative aspect, turning pieces of cloth into something beautiful, as well as the sense of accomplishment I get from making something new, bit by bit.

(more later)