Verandah Views finished

Here is my little quilt I finished some time ago. It's not per directions as I used the same fabric for the block borders and that way I didn't have to buy new.

Beautiful Ohio has turned into cloudy Ohio. Hopefully the weather will improve soon.

My dog Maggie has been getting me up really early in the mornings. I try to lay back down but she insists I get up and let her out. I am talking 3:30 am. Then she has to eat and by that time I am wide awake making coffee.LOL. Here she is a couple of years ago. Thanks for reading

Darlene

More clouds....

This has been a pretty quiet day went to library and did laundry.

I have been working on a small log cabin challenge quilt and boy it turns out wonky every time. I have ripped out 3 of the blocks 3 times but no more. I have what I assume is good enough put together but will not quilt it. It was a practice piece LOL.Here they are before I ripped out and started over.

I want to put together the Christmas blocks I did from Gail Pan. But I have plenty of time.

I am meeting my friend Karol for pizza Friday at Cici's we haven't been there for a long time. DH won't go there much.

Thanks for reading

Darlene

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