My Problem

 

My problem is that I try to do too many things at once. I am so interested in so many things, and I want to try so many things. And I do love flowers of all kinds. Everywhere.

 

Of course you know I like chickens. It is a definite personality disorder. They make me laugh! Thank God, Mr. Muddling tolerates and even abets my chicken love!

 

 

And then, I have this really big problem that I like to make quilts. And I like to put silly surprises in them. 

This one will go to the USO Lounge at the local airport. We need to get a few more to go with it first though.

 

And here is a really big problem. I like to make cakes and pies and cookies and don't forget banana pudding. And we like to eat them!

 

Well, guess what! After looking through all those pictures to add these to this post, I've decided I don't have any problems at all. I am a blessed woman and I am very thankful for my life!

 

You know I was just being silly. And I have it on good authority that being silly is all right!

 

I hope you are having fun where you are and still accomplishing things, too!

 

God is still good. All the time.

 

Hugs and kisses and love,

Elaine

 

Springtime Happenings

 

I chanced upon these cute little pouches and just had to make a few. And then I began to think of all the people I'd like to give one to, and the number grew.

It is a free pattern called Bit of Kindness Pouch at SewCanShe. I was amazed at all the sweet makes she has available for free.

I had bought this fabric a while back because I saw it in a quilting magazine and just had to have it. I made two baby quilts from it and had about a yard and bits and pieces left, waiting patiently for a project to come along. I ordered the fasteners and key rings recommended at amazon and assorted wool blend felt. The so sweet chocolate you can see in the first photo on the top left was Russel Stover Easter bunnies. I'm pretty sure they are no longer to be found. I spent three very intensive nights making these (and an enormous mess!) and I don't regret a minute of it!

 

Meanwhile, outside here at Muddle Manor, Springtime is really making me happy with all the pretty flowers! I was concerned how many of the amaryllis would bloom. The cold we had was much more intense than anticipated and a goodly number of those plants looked absolutely melted. But, as you can see, they made a complete recovery. Thank God! The roses and the dogwood are really pretty, too.

On the bottom row, left, is a little vignette telling you how I feel about Texas. And in the center is some delicious bacon, scrambled eggs and cranberry orange scones. Yummy! On the bottom right is the greeting of my very good boy Buddy when we returned after being gone far too long (in his opinion) running errands! I do love that big ole dog!

 

I will freely admit that I have a somewhat weird sense of humor, and this calendar page really made me laugh!

 

I have been rearranging (again) some of the storage in the sewing room and ran across some triangles left over from this quilt I made for our niece in 2017. As you can see, I had to play with them. I love leftovers!

I hope there are lots of really good and fun things going on in your part of the world. And if there are not, just create some! Life is still good and God is still good. All the time.

Hugs and kisses,

Elaine