Thursday, May 16, 2013

Two More Competed

Remember, I told you I was quilting this one the other day.  Well, here it is in all its glory.  I started this one a long time ago - I don't really remember how long.  But, it's done and I like it!  I think a boy would like it, don't you?
 
There are some sweet Debbie Mum kitty cats on the back.
 
This one was also completed this week.  This disappearing four patch was pieced by my friend Sandy and quilted by me. 
 
The backing is this red flannel print I was given years ago. It goes together really well.
 
As I said earlier, I committed to making six quilts for the boys' home.  This is five done!  Glory to God!  There are two more tops pieced by Sandy (what can I say - she is a machine!) that I need to get borders sewn on and backing chosen before I can quilt them, but soon.  And yes, I know that is seven, not six, but that's a good thing, isn't it?
 
Today was Mr. Muddling's and my anniversary.  Thirty-two glorious years.  We've had trials and struggles just like anyone else, but I can truthfully say - I could not have chosen anyone better to be by my side through them all.  He is the love of my life and I am forever grateful for him.  We have chosen to celebrate quietly at home this year and he grilled some delicious steaks for us.  My kind of celebration!
 
I do hope you've had a lovely day, full of things you enjoy.
 
Hugs and kisses,

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mothers Day!

 
You know I like chickens.  A friend thought I might like to use this, so how could I resist?
 
Hope your day has been totally wonderful!
 
Hugs and kisses,

Friday, May 10, 2013

Another Top Quilted

This picture was taken at 2:40 this morning.  Yes, I did it again.  I finished quilting this one at 4:30 a.m.  The good thing is, I can sleep in to make up for staying up all night!
 
 
 
 
I cut this quilt out at least three years ago and had sewn some of the blocks together.  I saw it on a blog, sorry no clue which one.  It is extremely simple as long as you keep your "peaks" going in the same direction.  The fact that I did not always do that means I have another one of these started.   There are some fun fabrics in this one that I think a boy might enjoy.  This one will be going to the Boys' Home, too.  That makes FOUR finished!  Yay!
 
 
  
In other news, I was awakened this morning by pounding on our roof.  When I got up to see what was happening, this is the sight that greeted me outside the front door.  Hail!  Lots of it and pounding down like crazy.   
 
 
 
There was a good bit of breakage of tender vegetation in the back yard, but nothing that won't grow back.  Except the plums which now litter the ground!  I am really thankful  It could have been so much worse.
 
Really weird!
 
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  We have more rain forecast, but we do still need it.  Hopefully it won't be too much.
 
Hugs and kisses,


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Scrappy Churn Dash


The Scrappy Churn Dash is quilted and bound.  This is the third quilt for the Boys' Home!  I really like how this one turned out.  It just makes me happy.
 
 
I used this dark green paisley for the backing, and just for fun added in a panel of fish.  I think some boy will enjoy that.
And a little glimpse of what's going on out in the back yard.  Lots of prettiness there!
 
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!  We're off to church now.
 
Hugs and kisses,

Monday, April 29, 2013

Second Quilt for the Boys' Home!


My friend Sandy pieced this top and I quilted it last night.  I think it turned out really well.
 
 
I had a piece of this men's shirting fabric just the right size for the backing.  Added a dark blue and a mottled green border and brown stripe binding.  DONE is good!
 
There are two more tops I need to get the borders sewn onto, and then I'll see about quilting them.  Moving right along!  It helps to have friends to help you.
 
 
 
Meanwhile, taking a little walk around the yard I see the chicken brigade is hard at work doing what they do best - scratching around!
 
And look who else I spotted amid all the frantic chirping of Mama and Daddy Cardinal.  I would hate to have the job of teaching those little ones to fly.  It must be awfully stressful, especially with all the cats, dogs and chickens around here!
 
Lots pretty to see outside.  The rain we've been getting lately has made a lot of things around here happy!
 
Hope there's plenty of happiness at your place, too!
 
Hugs and kisses,

Friday, April 26, 2013

Clara



This is the "secret" project I was working on earlier.  Our younger daughter recently had a birthday - her 29th and we did give her a nice gift, but I wanted to do something fun for her, too. 
 
Our baby girl has always been a fan of frogs.
 
I found this cute Melly & Me pattern and Clara came to life (sort of).
 
I improvised a felt jacket for her.  It's still cold in northern New York State, you know, and wrapped her with a Clara-sized little quilt for the journey.  She made the trip just fine.  And I think she was a hit with our daughter.  I thought perhaps Mary's cat, LB, would claim the little quilt.  But no.
 
He said he'd rather have the box.  Isn't he a pretty boy?  He was one of a litter of semi-wild kittens born in our chicken house years ago.  The mother belonged to our next door neighbors and they took the family home when we found them.  But LB came to live here when he was old enough.  He's done a lot of travelling in his life.
 
I finished the scrappy churn dash quilt top last night but I'm not sure when I'll get it quilted.  I've been doing lots more cutting and sewing and cutting and sewing.  You know the drill.
 
I hope things are going well in your neighborhood and you have an interesting weekend planned.  Me?  I'm trying to get over a cold.  Booo!  Not fun.
 
Hugs and kisses,


Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Scrappy

I think I may have been reading Bonnie Hunter's blog a little too much.  I've been wanting to make a churn dash quilt for quite a while now.  I've drooled over the ones on Wonky Girl's blog and then Sheila, in an email conversation, gave me the formula she got from her friend Sharon for making these.  They go together very easily and are a lot of fun to make.  I sewed these together with the sashing to give me a better idea of how they would look.  I like them!
 
Lots going on out in the back yard.  I see plenty of new growth and so many things that just make my heart happy.  I am SO thankful for all this beauty!
 
I love this view outside my sewing room window.  I am a blessed woman!
 
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the beauty where you are.  It's there.  You may have to look for it, but it IS there.
 
Hugs and kisses,