Portland, OR USA

I was rushing along on my normal route, trying to make up for lost time, as usual. It was a rainy morning, and I was on foot with my toddler in the stroller. I have a tendency to notice shiny things, or when something is out of the ordinary. I like to say that I have magpie tendencies. Something tied to a tree caught my eye. It was this precious quilted heart, getting soaked in the rain! A quick glance at the tag assured me that the heart was up for grabs, so even though we were in a rush, I tucked it away to bring home and research later. I’m totally charmed by this project and my new treasure, which reminds me to stop and be present in the moment so you don’t miss out on the quirky and lovely parts of life!