It has been a busy day. I finished a charity quilt and got it ready for binding. I was planning on loading another customer quilt but my house guest had a better idea. She was taking a couple of small items for our grandchildren with her when she returned home. Postage is a lot cheaper in province and it was also possible her son would be driving to the area so that would be even better. I gave her the items and address and figure that was that. Nope. She thought that making pillowcases for the children would be a great idea so we spent a lot of the rest of the day doing those. I will admit they turned out beautifully and think the children will really like them.
In the middle of the afternoon, we took a break, if it could be called that, to bring in the rest of the tomatoes. I didn't realize how many there were. We pretty much filled one of those totes you use to carry groceries and that was with leaving behind all the little red and green ones. Looks like I am going to be making a lot of tomato based preserves.
After pulling up the plants and the stakes, we were both tired but, troopers that we are, we went back to sewing.
I think I am getting to old for all this excitement.
Blessings,
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Thursday, September 6, 2018
A Helping Hand
Thank you all for the nice and supportive comments about my fall fair entries. Brenda, I am looking forward to hearing how you did.
A huge box arrived in the mail today. It was stamped as extra heavy with a symbol for the carrier. I was glad that hubby was the one that went in for the mail today as I wouldn't have been able to carry it. The box was packed with clothing for the memory quilt I am making for a customer. There was a separate bag containing T shirts for the her son.
I told myself that I wasn't going to open the box right away as I was already working on two quilts but the temptation was too much. It was so much fun sorting through the contents and deciding how each would be used. And then the cutting began. Not by me though. My visitor volunteered to get started and we decided that 9 inch squares would be good. She has been doing an excellent job. Some squares include a pocket, others a section from a button closed front, lace, sequins and other adornments are on other pieces. I am really going to enjoy sewing them together.
A number of sweaters have been included and I think I will back them with iron on interfacing and serge around the edges of the pieces I use. I am hoping that will keep everything from unravelling.
Tomorrow, hubby is taking us on a drive north to see if more of the trees have changed colour in that area. My friend is returning home a week from today. I am going to miss her.
Blessings,
A huge box arrived in the mail today. It was stamped as extra heavy with a symbol for the carrier. I was glad that hubby was the one that went in for the mail today as I wouldn't have been able to carry it. The box was packed with clothing for the memory quilt I am making for a customer. There was a separate bag containing T shirts for the her son.
I told myself that I wasn't going to open the box right away as I was already working on two quilts but the temptation was too much. It was so much fun sorting through the contents and deciding how each would be used. And then the cutting began. Not by me though. My visitor volunteered to get started and we decided that 9 inch squares would be good. She has been doing an excellent job. Some squares include a pocket, others a section from a button closed front, lace, sequins and other adornments are on other pieces. I am really going to enjoy sewing them together.
A number of sweaters have been included and I think I will back them with iron on interfacing and serge around the edges of the pieces I use. I am hoping that will keep everything from unravelling.
Tomorrow, hubby is taking us on a drive north to see if more of the trees have changed colour in that area. My friend is returning home a week from today. I am going to miss her.
Blessings,
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Mini Chickens and Blog Contest
I have been able to spend the afternoon quilting and would have got another charity quilt done but didn't precheck my tension and it was out. Decided to leave it for a bit and work on finishing a customers quilt top.
Our little bantam chickens have finally settled into being part of the flock. We had been having a lot of problems with the little female. She would not going into the coop at night. The male trotted in with the rest but she wanted to show her independence. We would have to come back out later when she was ready. Tonight, she was one of the first in and didn't show any inclination of slipping back outside.
We had some stale cobs of corn given to us today so broke them up and tossed them outside for the flock. It was so funny watching the regular size birds foraging with the two tiny ones zipping around them. I must try and take a photo.
This is the last chance for you to enter your name for a blog hop prize. Go to the blog and follow the their rules. Mine draw has taken place.
If you have children, I hope their first day back was fun for them and restful for you.
Blessings,
Our little bantam chickens have finally settled into being part of the flock. We had been having a lot of problems with the little female. She would not going into the coop at night. The male trotted in with the rest but she wanted to show her independence. We would have to come back out later when she was ready. Tonight, she was one of the first in and didn't show any inclination of slipping back outside.
We had some stale cobs of corn given to us today so broke them up and tossed them outside for the flock. It was so funny watching the regular size birds foraging with the two tiny ones zipping around them. I must try and take a photo.
This is the last chance for you to enter your name for a blog hop prize. Go to the blog and follow the their rules. Mine draw has taken place.
If you have children, I hope their first day back was fun for them and restful for you.
Blessings,
Monday, September 3, 2018
Fair Day Prizes
I did quite well at the fair. I have some photos to share. You have seen the quilts so just took pictures of some of the other items. Before I do that, however, this is the address of where you can get the elephant pattern for those interested: abby glassenberg design. Can be purchased at AnniesCatalog.com.
This kitty wall hanging wasn't a fair entry but wanted to share it anyway. It was made by my friend who is visiting. I helped design the pattern. Didn't she do a wonderful job?
My doll outfit earned a first prize ribbon. I really enjoy making clothes for this doll as it is an easy size.
My coaster only got a 3rd prize ribbon but I still really like them.
And my placemats also got a first. I got 6 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third and one item that didn't get anything. I was especially pleased that my chili sauce got a red ribbon. I will try and find photos of the quilts and post them just so you can see which ones they were. Am I being narcistic thinking anyone cares? I often think about that but assume that if a person isn't interested, they will just stop reading and delete.
I forgot to mention that my elephant also got a first.
All in all a good day and now I can relax for another year.
Hope everyone has arrived safely home after the long weekend,
Blessings
I forgot to mention that my elephant also got a first.
All in all a good day and now I can relax for another year.
Hope everyone has arrived safely home after the long weekend,
Blessings
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Elephant Babies
I took these photos with my computer camera so lots of unnecessary background stuff, however, I thought you might like to see my little elephants. I have mislaid the pattern at the moment but will try to remember and post it tomorrow. It has been a busy day and I am tired right now so am just sharing these with you and then will get a little bit of quilting done before stopping for the night.
Blessings,
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Place Mats Galore
My friend and I spent a busy afternoon quilting. We were both working on placemats: mine for fall fair entry and she for charity donation. I showed her my quilt as you go technique and she zipped up two mats in record time. I gave her some of my left over strips of Island Batik so both are very colourful.
I will try to find time to write it up and take some photos. It is so quick and can be used for larger items as well. I did a lap quilt using the same method.
All day the sky told us it was going to rain but it didn't happen. It was however, quite humid.
Tomorrow we are of to a friends house for our monthly quilting get together.
Blessings,
I will try to find time to write it up and take some photos. It is so quick and can be used for larger items as well. I did a lap quilt using the same method.
All day the sky told us it was going to rain but it didn't happen. It was however, quite humid.
Tomorrow we are of to a friends house for our monthly quilting get together.
Blessings,
Monday, August 27, 2018
More Green Tomato Recipes.
It has been a busy and tiring day. My friend, Lilliana arrived from Edmonton after a few airport problems. The connection from Toronto to the airport just north of us was missed because her flight was late. Of course, we didn't know and had made the hour and a bit drive. We were quite concerned when she wasn't there and really didn't know what was best to do. In the end, we drove back home and I called her (no, I wasn't smart enough to take the number with me) and found out what happened. She was able to get another flight a few hours later so back we went and all was well. She is now settled in and resting. I am looking forward to showing her our beautiful area and introducing her to some of my friends.
I am continuing to work away feverishly on my fair entries and will be posting photos of them shortly. In the meantime, I got this dress at a second hand store and found that it fit Ms. Bear perfectly.
I am continuing to work away feverishly on my fair entries and will be posting photos of them shortly. In the meantime, I got this dress at a second hand store and found that it fit Ms. Bear perfectly.
Chili Sauce and Strawberry Jam.
Green Tomato Recipes.
If you have still more green tomatoes, I also have a recipe for green tomato mincemeat and green tomato jam. I haven't made the last one but the mincemeat turned out all right. Easier to just buy a jar of the regular stuff though.
I hope you are continuing to follow the Island Batik blog hop posts. A lovely charm pack was one of the prizes today and it is open to international entries. Check it out.
Blessings,
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