Tablet Holders

Thank you everyone for your kind words regarding my health problems.  I wasn't feeling well at quilt group and the ladies convinced me to get back to the doctor.  I, reluctantly I admit, made an appointment for today.  I really didn't think it was of much use as he wouldn't have any results back from my test and wouldn't be able to prescribe anything until he had.  However, I did want to talk to him about a medication I was taking so, off I went.
As it turned out, it was a good move and the medication has been cancelled and am going to see if I have any improvement.  Thank you for caring and I will let you know what happens.
On the quilting front:  I have completed a couple of tablet holders for the grandchildren as well as

a customers  top, almost finished a crib sized top and a few other odds and ends.  

Our weather has been really lovely and it is a pleasure being outdoors even if the reason is doctor's appointments.

Blessings to all,

A Long Walk That was Too Long.

It has been another lovely day.  It was warm enough to go out in shirt sleeves and light pants and cool enough to be able to go for a long walk without getting over heated.  Heidi and I did go for a walk and it was longer than usual in that direction.  If you turn right from our driveway, there are a lot of hills.  It is the area I prefer because there is bush on both sides.  The opposite side is easier walk but not as scenic until you get to the lake.
Usually, when walking north, I turn around at the bottom of a steep hill.  Today, I kept going until I reached the top.  I didn't think I would make it and given how I felt when I got home, I probably shouldn't have tried.  With my current health challenges, it was rather a dumb thing to do but I did it.
I got a lot of quilting done today and am pleased with what I've accomplished.  I have a few things that need to get done and it is always gratifying to see that happen. My Gracie (Q'Nique long arm) was humming along nicely and I was quilting a design that I enjoy so I almost completed a quilt top.  Pretty good for one day.
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment where I am hoping to get some definitive information as to what is going on.  Your prayers of support would be appreciated.
We are  going to pick up a half dozen laying hens after wards.  I hope they start laying fairly soon after they get comfortable in our new home. Customers are waiting.
Blessings,

A Handy Guy

I finished preserving the last of my bushel of peaches today.  A sticky mess but nice to see all those freezer bags in the freezer.  I had some  syrup left over and a bunch of carrots I got on sale Wed so, I cut up four, partially cooked them and then added to the syrup.  I boiled until the syrup was almost gone and then cooled the carrots.  Threw them into a freezer bag and we will have a nice treat to add to a meal.

 Top of the dinosaur quilt Ihave been working on.  A close up of the centre is below.

Hubby spent the day putting a couple of air vents on our roof.  He said that as soon as he had made the holes, hot air came gushing out.  The vents should help prevent ice build up this winter and perhaps even keep the place cooler in the summer.  Nice being married to a handy guy.
Blessings,

1908 Sphinx

After spending an hour or so doing some research, I have found that I own a 1908 Singer Sphinx 127.  Now I have established that, I can get some parts. That research will have to wait as I am getting some quilting done.  I finished the dinosaur top and have started on a charity quilt that has been waiting on the frame for a while.
A friend brought me a 6 4 quart baskets of peaches today and I have got one processed and in the fridge.  I peeled them, made a light syrup and then scooped into freezer bags.  I haven't decided whether I am going to make jam with any.
A lady in the Burk's Falls Art and Crafts Club passed on a chili sauce recipe that uses peaches so might try that for something different.
I have a meeting in the morning and evening and grocery shopping in the afternoon so not sure if I will get much done tomorrow. A device I ordered on line arrived today and I am hoping to try it out this week.  You are supposed to be able to bind a quilt with it.  I will let you know how it works out.
Tomorrow is, of course, Sept. 11.  I don't think anyone who was alive on that dreadful day will every forget it. Like the assassination of John Kennedy, we all remember exactly where we were and what we were doing.
Blessing,

A New Old Machine

Our trees are slowly changing colour as one of my favourite seasons is sending out a gentle reminder that it is on its way. We had about a week of coolish weather-enough to light the wood stove one evening.  Once it starts to cool down I start my jam and preserve making.  On Saturday I did a couple lots of freezer jam.  I have a friend bringing a bushel of peaches back from Welland and they will be canned.  I will probably also do some peach jam. Autumn is a busy time but I enjoy it.
I am still puttering away at my dinosaur quilt.  Just two more sides for the last border and then I can get it on the frame.  I am not sure how I will quilt it yet but as it is for a young boy, it will be sturdy rather than fancy.
Today I acquired something I have been wanting for quite a while.  A friend gave me her mother's old Singer Manufacturing Company machine.  It is going to be needing quite a bit of work before I will be able to use it

The serial number is easy to read so I will be checking on line to see what info I can get regarding manual and parts.  It is going to need a good oiling and cleaning first.  I will keep you posted on its restoration.

Blessings,

Back to Normal

September has to be my favourite month.  It is, for me, the time when everything returns to normal.  That might be a strange thing for a person who is retired to say but it is true for me.  When the Labour Day weekend is over our summer residents abandon their cottages, noisy boats, atvs and fireworks and return to their permanent home.  We are now able to go to the grocery store and coffee shop without a line up.  It is nice to have these folk here to add some excitement (and dollars) to the community but it is rather like having the grandchildren for a weekend-you love them but it is nice to get back to a quiet home.
With the passing of the weekend,  the fall fair is over and I can mark that off the calendar.  I didn't do as well this year.  I usually get only a couple second prizes with all others being first.  I did get a few red ribbons but not nearly as many as in previous years.  Of course, it is my fault.  I left everything to the last minute and the articles were not as well prepared as they could have been.  Even my dressed doll which did get a first, wasn't up to my usual standard.
I have now written  a note on my calendar at the beginning of August 2020to remind myself to  start deciding what I am going to submit and get those articles together.  I am making a list now of the categories in which I usually enter and am going to start on some of them now.
The passing of August and the changing leaves remind me that Christmas isn't far away.  I have almost finished one customer quilt and have the other top about half done.  My customers are giving them as gifts so I need to get them finished in good time.
Of course, September is back to school time with all the tears and excitement that brings.  Our grandson was feeling a bit nervous this year as he is going to a different school.  We Skyped with them this evening and he and his sister both had a great day.
So, here we are at the beginning of another month with another season just around the corner.  Take time to enjoy something about each day and focus on one thing for which you are thankful. You will find your day will be filled with
Blessings.