April Showers

 

In case you don't know, chickens are not impressed by rain. And they are not deterred by muddy ground. They simply do not care. They are going to have chicken fun anyway! They make me laugh.

 

This is during a light rain. The flowers are absolutely loving it!

 

 

 

Meanwhile, back inside where it's dry I finished this quilt for a friend of mine. It came together easily. I like all the fabrics on the front, and the backing is a super soft flannel, and don't you love that antiqued red and white stripe for the binding!

 

This sweet little quilt is made from leftovers from the Hexagon quilt I made recently for our son. This one went to the Children's Church where we attend the grown up church. It is all flannel, and the kids really enjoy, so I'm told, sitting on the quilts I give them during story time.

 

 

This is Dinah. We brought her home to our daughter Ruthie as a very small kitten in 2014. She really gave Miss Ru a reason to keep trying, and for that she will have a home here as long as she wants to stay.
 

 

This is the same crochet doily she is sitting calmly on in the first picture. Here? She has no idea how that happened to the crochet and frankly, doesn't want to be questioned about it.

 

And lest you think this will be a post without Buddy, no. Here he is also living such a hard life! LOL! He's my boy! 

 

If you've stayed through all this rambling, I congratulate you! It is still raining outside and a little visit with blog friends seemed like a very good idea.

 

I hope all is well in your world. It is still a good life and I am thankful to the Lord for allowing me to live it.

 

Hugs and kisses,

Elaine 

 

 

Springtime in Muddle Land

 

Of course, we start with a quilt. I had just finished this flannel half hexie quilt when our son came over for a visit. He seemed to feel that it was just the thing he needed, so he took it home with him! I love that picture with the guitar and the quilt together. He is quite a talented guitarist.

 

 

SO many pretty things to see out in our back yard, and after a very long dry spell we are getting some nice rain today. So refreshing for the plants, and for us, too.

 

 

Julie at MyThreadBear life had such an interesting and inspiring post  (as she always does) about some egg pockets she had made. I followed the link on her blog to an Instagram post showing instructions, and decided I needed to make some! 

Mine are in a totally different direction from hers, but I like them a lot. I used 1930's reproduction fabrics that look so very happy. These little happy pockets will be going to some friends of mine tomorrow. As you may be able to figure out from the pics above, each little egg pocket holds an Easter hanging decoration (thank you, Amazon), a small rolled up napkin and a chocolate bunny or two. I am very pleased how they turned out. 

 

 

As you can see, there are a few chocolate bunnies hiding in the lower part of the blue glass egg on the dining room table. Just in case of emergency, you know.

 

I was so pleased to hear President Trump unashamedly call Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. He is mine, too!

 

Hugs and kisses,

Elaine