Civil War block #35 Star of the West

This is the latest block from Barbara Brackman's  block of the week. I can't believe we have been at this for over 7 months. But it has been a lot of fun.
It was a beautiful weekend here  no rain or even threat of any bad weather. I am glad the hurricane turned out better than they predicted.  A lot of rain is falling there.
I am finishing up my xstitch project;  now I just have some more backstitching to do.  Then put it together as a wall hanging.
I ordered two more booklets from 123 stitch and they are used ones as far as I can tell. I didn't realize they sell old stuff. But I do like them.
Have a great week.
Darlene

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood...

even though I had a dental appointment this morning. She has been my dentist since 1995 is originally from Venezuela and her staff are from Cambodia.  I love them all.
We have had bad luck this summer with patio umbrellas. The first one was too big and the thing wouldn't wind down after a month. The second one was red and I liked it but one of the ribs broke so we had to return it. Today I bought a 6 ft.model for $10.00 it is red too and just right. It will probably last 10 years. LOL.
I received my box yesterday from my Secret Pal at the Board. Her name is Sarah and she really outdid herself.  Thanks Sarah.

She lives in Michigan and got the honey locally.

I also finished block 34 of the BOW CW blog of Barbara Brackman's. It is called Rosebud and I enjoyed making it. I hadn't trimmed around the outside before I took the photo so it looks kind of crooked but it turned out exactly 8 1/2 ".

School started today in our area. I remember those days well. I had to walk to school most of the time. In 7th & 8th grade we rode to another area  on the school bus. I loved those years especially.
Hope you have a great evening
DARLENE

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood....

even though I had a dental appointment. It was just a check up and cleaning but I am always glad to get it done. I have had the same dentist since 1995 she is from Venezuela originally and her staff are from Cambodia. I love them all.
We have not had a lot of luck this summer with patio umbrellas; bought our third one today for $10.00. It is red and only siz foot across but that is fine with me. The first one we bought was too big and it wouldn't crank down after a month so returned it. Then the second one was a good size but one of the spokes broke so returned it too. Today I got a cheap one and it will probably last ten years. LOL
I received my Secret Santa box yesterday and it was great. Filled completely to the top. Her name is Sarah and she lives near Flint, MI.

I couldn't believe it when I saw all she sent. Thanks Sarah.
I also finished the 34th block for the CW BOW at Barbara Brackman's. I liked making this one too.

I hadn't trimmed the edges when I took the photo. Have a great rest of the week.
Darlene

A new blog

I have recently come across the funniest blog on here.
The woman's mother is a friend of mine and she is a great writer too. This new blog is about her family and the summer's travels this year.

http://wardenslog.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!!!


Darlene

What a wonderful day today...

blue skies, cool morning temps - 59° and then around 80° this afternoon.
Yesterday we went to Springfield to my favorite antiques mall - Heart of Ohio.

We walked a lot, had lunch and I bought a few things. It's hard to go there and not buy something.
These are 3 cross stitch mags I got for a dollar each.

 This bowl is so pretty with a cottage in the center. I also got the small bowl with lid to use for a sugar bowl.

I am still plugging away on my large x stitch project. I am almost finished with the people just have to do the banner and then the border.

See ya - Darlene

 
 

#33 Indiana Puzzle

I finished this one earlier and really liked making it.

A lot of people have dropped out of the BOW it is kind of hard to keep up for some. Especially new quilters. I think piecing is the hardest part of making a quilt and I prefer applique. Of course I have only made 3 large quilts.
Have a good week
                                    DARLENE

Another week has passed....

and I have finally gotten caught up with my CW BOW from Barbara's  blog. The first one is Empty Spools #31

 The second one is #32 Carolina Lilly.

Right this very minute we are having a wonderful thunderstorm. It has been raining hard for about30 minutes. My yard and plants are loving it.
This coming week is supposed to be a lot cooler and not humid. It will be a welcome respite around here. My fav temp is around 75°. 
My doggie Maggie hurt herself on Tuesday (we think chasing a squirrel) and is limping some. It is a lot better today and we think it is her hip. If she's not a lot better by tomorrow then we will take her to the vet. She doesn't appear to be in pain.
Have a great week.

                          DARLENE

Happy Monday...

it is another hot one around here. 88° right now but not so humid. I heard thunder a few minutes ago.
Our tomato plants are so big and full we had to buy more stakes to put in beside the others. We haven't had any red ones yet.
I am getting caught up on the blocks for Barbara's blog CWBOW.
Here is #28 Next Door Neighbor.

I also made #29 Railroad Crossing. It was by far a lot easier.

I am not posting these on the Flickr group anymore. 
Recently I joined a message board mainly for needlework people. I have never seen such mean people in one group. Someone is always trying to start an argument or fight with someone else. There is no moderation like most forums have and it's such a shame. For one thing they have a lot of Off Topic posts and usually these do cause trouble.
I have joined the Secret Pal for August at the QB.  It will be a lot of fun.
Have a great week.

                                       DARLENE