Cool Ohio and cloudy....

Another cloudy day here rain is on the way they say and heavy. I have cut out my fabric for my doll quilt challenge. I have never done a log cabin before but I think I will like it when I get going on it.

I have several dolls and these two I have added this year. The one on the top is 32" tall & I got her at an antiques mall near Springfield. The other one with Pancho I bought from a thrift store on my first trip there. They were having 50% off day on everything and I had a ball looking.

I have my doll quilt finished for Amma at the Board but have to get some other things to send her. She lives in Washington state. I have met some really nice people on these forums.

I am going to a potluck at Britgal's house in 2 weeks. I will see the ladies that were here for the quilt show downtown.

Thanks for reading

Darlene

A cloudy Friday....

What a yucky past 2 days here. At least it isn't raining now.


I did receive my doll quilt from Ninnie and it is so cute. The white blocks are embroidered.

The star fabric and thimble charm are nice too.

I guess I will join in on the October swap too. Chele talked me into it since I am one of the "veterans".

When I was first married I did a lot of embroidery and am self taught. I also have done a lot of x stitching but the eyes aren't as good now.
Have a great evening
Darlene

Cloudy days are here again. Went to breakfast and then the bank. Wanted to stop at Walmart but went right past it. LOL

This is a photo of the doll quilt for my partner Ninnie from NC she said she loved and it was fun to put together. I haven't received mine yet.

I also finished a doily called Spring Time for a CAL at Crochetbox. It was really technical but I finally nailed the tricky part That is it above.

Have a great day and thanks for reading.

Darlene

Sunny blue skies today

It has been a wonderful day and I have gotten a lot done. Finished two small quilts, started a doily for a CAL and went to the library to replenish my book supply.

On Saturday I received my mini fall quilt from Holee. She did a wonderful job and even DH thought it was a beauty. She also sent two pretty pieces of fabric a pattern to make ornaments and some cut Christmas buttons. Thanks Bea.

When you watch TV do you get tired of all the preaching the talkers do? What I mean is they tell you how to do everything from how to dress for the weather "carry an umbrella", what to look for when buying a car or anything; I get so tired of this.

Have a great evening and thanks for reading

Darlene

September Already....

This the latest doily I made it took about a month with all the swaps I was doing.

School started last week and the skies look different here too. The cool mornings and warm afternoons have been perfect. And of course the days are shorter which I don't mind. I am a winter person even though I was born in late spring.

My SIL is in the ICU at IU in Indy and I am worried about her she has been in bad shape for a while and it doesn't look good. I haven't seen her for 2 years but I think of her often. I lost my other SIL 12 years ago and still miss her.

I have been working on my new embroidery BOM from Gail Pan and it is so much fun. I don't mind tracing these on fabric either that is part of the fun. These ladys are so talented and are so generous sharing their work with everybody.

I have the quilt done for the mini swap in October but will not mail it until Holee is moved and settled.

I have part of the next doll quilt cut out too. It is due September 30th. Then I am going to slow down with the swaps until next year.

We don't do anything for Labor Day but maybe cook out I will try to get some steaks on Sunday. I am making soft tacos when DD comes tomorrow and a favorite Magic Cookie bars. Yummo!!

Thanks for reading

Rainy Friday....

This is her quilt in her doll bed. How cute!!

This is the doll quilt I made for Barbsbus she wanted a small one for a doll bed she has.

And this is the one she sent me I really like it.

We got some much needed rain today only a ½" but more on the way. I have been going back to some of my oldest forums for crochet and visiting with the gals. They always seem happy to hear from me. I may do some swaps with some them too.

I have been working on a mini quilt, embroidery quilt and getting started on another doll quilt too. Also finishing up a CAL at Celt's too. I also do a BOM at HGTV.

Have a great weekend

thanks for reading

A great day

It has been a great day we took Maggie to be groomed and glad that is over for two months. Then DH is having a window glass fixed and when he went to put it in the frame it cracked. So he is down there now having that part repaired. He didn't get too mad. LOL.

I have been working on my doll quilt for the swap I have all of the blocks done then have to put it together and add the border and binding. I don't think I will quilt it too much because they are spools blocks and there are a lot of small parts to it.

A few days ago a woman on the Board needed some purple and some green squares 5" and 6". So I mailed her 8 which is all I had in those colors and today she sent me a lot of fabric cuts which are so nice I couldn't believe it. She lives in Texas and is originally from Germany and just as nice as she can be. I really appreciate this more than she can know. They are in the photo above.

Thanks for reading. PS I hope Holee's move is going well. And this house should be a lot warmer.