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

July 27th.....

it is going to be another nice day here in Buckeyeland. High 88° and less humid.  I just got back from getting a mammogram. Those digital things are great no more x rays.
I have finished the 30th block for Barbara's BOW Civil War blocks. This one is called Petersons Stars and Stripes.

I liked this one because it is applique. I need to do 28 and 29 but can't figure out what fabrics I want for them.
I also want to share some x stitch projects I have done this summer. Since getting my cataracts taken care of last year I can see so much better now and recently started again.

I have a lot of baby tomatoes growing on my 3 plants and the Sweet 100 are producing a lot too.  I am going to freeze some of the tomatoes for the winter for soup making. I don't want to can them.
We have had some good sweet corn so far this summer. I love corn on the cob.  I made some strawberry freezer jam too.
Thanks for looking and stopping in

Darlene

It's a hot Tuesday...

so I have stayed in the house most of the day. At least the humidity is low.
I finished the latest Civil War block at Barbara's blog but it is not the greatest. It is called Irish Chain and is the 27th.

Most people used stripes but I used a sort of checkered look.
My nephew Alan came to visit Saturday from California. He had driven all over the upper western states with his dog JT.
Then went on to Indiana to visit his parents and sister. I was really pleased that he decided to come here too. He was driving back thru the south and then home.
We didn't do anything special for the 4th of July just grilled a TBone steak and I made potato salad. We never have gone to fireworks I can't take loud noises. LOL
But I hope all of you had a great holiday

Darlene