Saturday, November 30, 2024

Where We Are Today

Yes, I did actually finish this one and it has been delivered. Gloria loves it! And that is the main thing. She is such a blessing to us always.
 
I finished also this lovely blue and white, which is a Helen Phillips design. It is backed with a perfect match blue flannel. As you might guess, Mr. Muddling has claimed it!
 
I love the complicated, scrappy, many fabric quilts so much, but this simple blue and white was very satisfying, too.
 
The view from my kitchen sink! The metalwork rooster outside was a gift from our son years ago. He always makes me smile. (I meant the rooster but the son, as well!) And look, a new African violet - a pink one!
 
And you KNOW I like my chickens!
 
 
My boy Buddy is having some health issues. Doing a lot of praying for him. I love him SO much!
 
Chrysanthemums are blooming like crazy out there. I am enjoying the color while we have it.

 
Probably most of you quilters already know this, but just in case.... When you are joining two pieces of quilt batting with your sewing machine, if you cut a regular drinking straw, bend it and then put it over the machine foot, it will not try to grab the batting! Made my life much simpler.
 
I had been eyeing (drooling over) the Tilda Jubilee fabric for a while, and when Fat Quarter Shop had one of their GOOD sales, I bought a half yard pack.

 
                                I have been having fun making some little cuties.

                      And ridiculous as it may be, I could not bear to throw away those      cute little bits I had trimmed.  So, I cobbled together this little piece, which I love!

So, yes, this is where we are today. Still muddling and still having a good time doing it! God is so good to me, and to us all. I truly am thankful for my life and my family - both biological and those of us who belong to the blogging family!

                                                Hugs and kisses and lots of love,

                                                                   Elaine

 

                     

4 comments:

Gene Black said...

Both quilts are lovely. It is difficult for me to make a two color quilt. I really love a riot of color.

Jeanna said...

You have been busy creating some nice projects, especially those beautiful quilts. Thanks for the straw tip, I hadn't seen that one before.

Julie said...

What a wonderful post filled with some really special finishes Elaine. Love both the quilts - so lovely but those Tilda hearts - Oh My!!! Just adore all their fabric ranges. So sorry to read about your darling dog - sending prayers for him. Have a creative week my friend. xx

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

You have been busy! Both quilts are nice and I can see why the blue/white isn't leaving your house. I hope there is a cure for you dog's troubles.