Well, let's see. What have I been doing over here since last I posted?
For one thing, I've made up a new batch of laundry detergent . I've had issues with allergies and this one does not bother me. Thank God!
That beautiful red rose is growing behind the greenhouse, and has been there since long before the greenhouse. It was one of those deals to entice you to subscribe to something or other. I don't remember what exactly. But I do remember that they asked for five cents, yes - a nickel! - for my very own Blaze rose. Best nickel I ever spent! The plant I received was about the size of a short pencil, but it has grown and grown and bloomed and bloomed. Year after year after year.
On the top left are two of the lovely Peggy Martin roses blooming their little hearts out! Next to them is an amaryllis - a picotee, then the dogwood flowering into the sky and a pink hydrangea I have babied for years.
On the bottom row on the left is Buddy, my funny little dog. He is growing
up now but still very much a puppy. He is a character!
Mr. Muddling and I were able to get my Tin Lizzie (the longarm quilt machine) back in working order!!! I am so thankful for that. Thankful, too, for facebook groups that share their knowledge!
So. I got this quilt finished for the USO Lounge at our local airport. I need to make more!
The backing is this red flannel plaid, and don't you love the red and white stripe for the binding?
I am so thankful for so many things. If you've managed to stick around through all my blathering, I'm thankful for that, too! Blog friends are the best!
There ARE so many good people and things in this world of ours, it is silly not to be as happy as you can. Yes. I know there are a lot of bad people and bad things in the world, too, but I refuse to give much of my attention to them.
I hope you are having a lot of fun and happy things in your part of the world, and I truly hope you take time to thank our good God who only gives good gifts.
Hugs and kisses,
Elaine
5 comments:
I have made laundry soap before, but it was the creepy kind
I had no idea you could make your own laundry detergent. Interesting! Beautiful blooms. I can't wait to see more growth way up here in the north.
Do you ever hear from people who receive one of your quilts? QOV used to let us put our names on the quilts, now first name only and no contact info.
Your quilts are always so beautiful Elaine. Yes I make my own laundry detergent too & find it lasts for ages. Your garden is looking so pretty with all the spring colour around. Have a lovely week Elaine. xx
Lovely to see your garden doing so well. The roses are beautiful.
Yes, the orange blossom perfume is a delight. We have a well establishes orange tree and really appreciate the fruit that it provides.
Great work on that quilt. You have created a great effect with the snowballs and split patches.
I am pleased your quilting machine is back up and working!!!
How wise of you to make your own laundry detergent! Your flower photos are so lovely......and that sweet pooch! So good you got your long arm to work and oh my.......you have produced another beautiful work of art! Just lovely! By the way, I have planted some of the hairy cluster vine in some seeding cups. I hope they will sprout and grow. I will keep you updated. Wishing you a blessed Easter
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