Quilts 2023

 

I do like to record the quilts I make each year. As you can see, it was not a particularly prolific year for quilt making at Casa Muddling! But. I am happy with the ones that I completed. The first five I made for the USO Lounge at the local airport. The next four were for friends and family, and the last three are minis - a Christmas panel and two from Sheryl Johnson of Temecula Quilt Company, and those three stay here!

 

Another thing staying here is this cute little pincushion I made for my handwork basket. I had been struggling with one that pins and needles did NOT want to go into. Why I put up with it so long I do not know, but finally I put together some bits and pieces left from other projects, stuffed it and we have have lived happily ever after! 

We had LOTS of rain here last night, but that's all right, we needed it. Today is a pretty day, but chilly. Mr. Muddling and I did a little shopping and errands earlier today and now we are peacefully at home, the best place in the world for us!

 

I was saddened to learn that one of my blog friends, Susie Swanson of Country Side Poet passed away two years ago. I had once again sent her a Christmas card and her husband sent me the sweetest note letting me know that she had left us.

Susie had struggled with serious health issues for several years before she left, but she always posted such positive and hopeful posts, and some really good poetry. Her memories of her childhood and simple life were so touching to me. I am glad I took the opportunity to purchase a book of her poetry from her.

I hope you are in the best place for you!

 

Hugs and kisses,

Elaine

 

Little 2023 Update

 

I forgot to mention this little cutie, one of Sheryl Johnson of Temecula Quilt Company's 2023 Mini a Month collection. This is December.

 

I made a lot of these for Christmas gifts this year. Sorry, I was so focused on getting them done and delivered.....I forgot to take photos. These are some that are going to live here. I have never had kitchen towels with crochet edging. Never even thought of it, but I read a blog post by Jenny of Elefantz (reading blog posts has ALWAYS led me into new and sometimes really wonderful ideas. This was one for sure). She has blessed me with so many of her posts.

I hope to get a post up with quilts completed in 2023 next.

Until then, Hugs and kisses,

Elaine

 

Happy New Year

 

Hello, Strangers! I've been absent for so long, you've probably forgotten me, but here I am at last with a little keeping in touch post.

 

Lots happening, just like with all of you, and very poor documenting of the things! The cookies on the bottom row went to New York State for our two girls there. We had a lot of fun decorating our little nest, Mr. Muddling and me. I did hang the Christmas banner I made earlier. I like it! Christmas decorating makes me happy and still having flowers blooming outside at the very end of the year makes me happy, too!

 

I made this little quilt to go to the USO Lounge at the local airport. I need to get more made to join it. 

 

You may recall that I made this quilt before, Jellystone is the name from Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. It's from her book, Miss Rosie's Spice of Life Quilts. I love it so much. I gave the first one to our cousin, so I'm making another one for myself.

 

Here we are with a brand new year! I'm going to try to make it better one. How about you?

 

Thank God, He helps us!

 

Hugs and kisses,

 Elaine