A couple of weeks ago I delivered this sweet pink basket to our Pastor's wife Jennifer.
When I told her I would like to make a quilt for her, she was flatteringly pleased. I'm glad I asked what colors she would like, because these are not my usual suspects! She wanted pastels - pink, blue and green. So this is what I did. Isn't it sweet!
Here it is freshly quilted and bound.
And now after a run through the washer and dryer, in all its crinkly, cuddly wonderfulness! I am so happy that she likes it. It was a privilege to bless someone who is such a blessing to us and all our church.
Our next door neighbor is a manager at our local hardware store. Recently they got in two chickens the owner did not want to sell in their store. Our neighbor thought I might like them, so sent them home with Mr. Muddling.
Of course I want them! The are so delightfully chickenish. I'm still laughing every time I see them.
My little darling chickens on the other hand make me so angry some times that I could wring their little necks. I don't, but......
Yesterday they decided they did not want to go back into their pen, so we had a not too fun for me game of chase the chickens all over the back yard! Today they are grounded!!!
This is Gloria's quilt I'm working on right now. It has grown quite a bit since these pictures. I have been happy with one design wall for a while now, but this one is going to require two. So. We bought a 4 ft. X 8 ft. one inch thick panel of foam insulation board. I had to cut a couple of inches of the top off, and now I need to get it covered and to work!
Tomorrow will be October, which will mean absolutely nothing here in Houston, Texas. Still hot!
Hope you're cool and comfortable where you are!
Hugs and kisses,
Elaine
5 comments:
I think pastel quilts are pretty and remind me more of the quilts I saw in magazines in the 1950s. I just sold my pastel 16 patch so I need to make another one.
I think we need a video of you vs. the chickens returning to their pen.
The pastels quilt is just beautiful Elaine & I love those colours. What a special gift for the pastors wife. I think your new chickens are delightful & probably less trouble than your real ones!!! xx
What a gorgeous quilt! And, yes, those colours are so different to what you normally use. But the end result is delightful.
I can't believe you have naughty chickens. Maybe you will have to show them your new chicken decorations and tell them that they will be replaced if they don't shape up! Haha!
This is a darling quilt and I love the designs. What a beautiful gift. How cute is the gifted chickens. Now who could resist them. It sounds like your real chickens gave you a run for your money. Have a wonderful day, Elaine and happy quilting. Hugs.
It is hot here during the day as well. Hahaha how I remember trying to herd chickens in and they did not want to cooperate! Love your chicken lights! Such a beautiful quilt with the pastel colors!
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