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

Happy Monday....

Wow it has been really nice the last two days but is clouding up now. Supposed to get rain the next few days.
I have made the 26th block of Barbara Brackman's blog's BOW Civil War. It is called Barbara Frietchie Star.

I have been doing a lot of crocheting and x stitch this summer.
I really love making small doilies and pot holders.

These are the ones I have made so far.
I recently learned that Kaaren Johnston is ill and won't be blogging for awhile. I hope things go well for her. Also Kathy at Sentimental Quilter had a serious surgery but is on the mend. These two ladies are the nicest generous ladies in the blog world and I wish them the best.
I have this problem with my dog Maggie. She is in need of grooming and I would take her in an instant but she seems to be tired of it. A vet I took her to put her kennel cough medicine up her nose instead of a shot. Now she won't let anyone come near her head with anything like scissors. Her head is in terrible shape and messy as all get out. I am going to call the groomer and see what she thinks. After all Maggie bit her last time when she was trimming her nails. She wouldn't let me even see it. 
Hope you have a great week.

Darlene

Hello world

And a great Saturday to you. It has been cloudy here all day but a little humid and light rain off and on.
I made my 25th block from Barbara Brackman's blog on the Civil War.
This one was super easy and I enjoyed making it. I used some Moda charms for this block since the squares were under 5".

I made lasagne for supper. This morning I made a banana cake.  DD was here for lunch and going home there was an accident on the freeway so they didn't get home for over 2 hours which usually takes 20 minutes.  Around here they close the roads for even the most minor accident. 
I have baby tomatoes on my cherry tomato plant in the pot. The other 4 in the ground (Better Boys) are just starting to bloom. 

A cool Monday here...

and it's nice for a change. I have had some kind of virus now for a week. But at least now my appetite is back and food tastes good again.
I made my 24th block for Barbara Brackman's blog called Ladies Aid Album. 

It's not very colorful.  I have really enjoyed making these blocks along with thousands of other people over the world. So many different fabrics and combos. 
I recently read a wonderful book about a family who had to make tough choices. It is called While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky.  If you get a chance to read it it has some very good lessons.
For my birthday my DD got me  Chicken Soup for the Soul for Dog Lovers.  These books are wonderful too.