I LIKE Thursday #2

My second weekly post to share with participants of " I Like Thursday"  at Not Afraid of Color 

Forgive me while I experiment and try to find a format that works for me,

I Like:

The first cup of coffee in the morning, with 1/2 teaspoon of regular non flavored creamer. I don't own a lot of interesting cups. Lots were gifts from when I turned 50. And more of them are what I call, "Gimmee Cups",  advertising a bank or a place. This one has words!  It says: What are Angels.  Full of happy song, Always hopeful! Heaven’s laughter! Love with wings! 

The red petunias in the railing pot on our front deck. They are supposed to be the trailing variety, but the hail keeps beating them down. We have had 3 different hail storms this season! 

This photo was taken through the front screen, because there is a yellow swallowtail butterfly being a good pollinator. Can you see her?

And some  hailstones.   

A cap from a water bottle for size comparison. 

Weird hail at my brother’s house. Their garden is no more! 

A neighbor saved some hailstones in her freezer....golf ball sized! 

Photos of family shared :

A backyard pool - these a 2 of our great grands. 

Another great grand with her kitty!

Working on goals for the month:

The fabric for a second Geese Migration block. I am trying to use 20 different fabrics plus the solid.

Sometimes my fabrics read the same. I have used the grayscale feature on my phone's camera and also a pair of red glasses to see the variation. It is often very subtle! 

And I like words:

I hope you all have a good weekend. Take the time to appreciate the life you have. Find the joy in your surroundings. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy

RSC20 Deep Blue Week 2

This week I finished my bed jacket on  Wednesday the 8th. You can see it on my Finished or Not Finished post here 

I,  then finished one more hollow nine patches, selected and cut fabric for 2 Geese Migration blocks.  One is finished and on the design wall and one is still in construction.

  Also on the design wall are 2   4.5 inch unfinished samples of Bonnie Hunter's new Leader and Ender project for this year. It's called Easy Breezy. Those are tiny. Not sure how many I'll do. I have pieces cut for 10 more. 

I also read a book this week. I finished, Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum. It's not a new book. It was published in 2005. It's sometimes stark and raw. But well written,  I think. A different perspective on the atrocities of WWII.  I gave it 4/5 stars. 

I'm linking up with Angela at Super Scrappy

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy

Please, please, please wear a mask!  We have got to help each other and get this virus under control. I have family in two of the "hot zones". Arizona and Florida!  

Finished or Not Finished Friday

Last week, I got started on a flannel bed jacket that was my OMG (One Monthly Goal) for July! 

I was in the zone....it’s done! Including buttonholes! I’m pretty stoked! 

Yes, the arms look long . They are a bit, but I’m not going to adjust them until I’ve worn it. I have short arms, but I may like them down over my wrists when it’s colder. And it’s short, so it doesn’t get caught under my “tush”, when I’m reading in bed! 

I didn't even have to buy buttons. I had some yellowish greenish ones in my button jar. They are perfect, I think. 

I'm linking up with Alycia at her Finished or Not Finished Friday party.

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy

I Like Thursday #1

Good Morning!  I am joining my very first "I Like Thursday" at Not Afraid of Color 

I LIKE:

Pincushions beside my chair(s)!  These are the same style..How many pincushions do you have?

 

Flowers:   All kinds.   The Amaryllis are a favorite

 because my sister has gifted me several over the           Unusual flower shared by a friend.   It's a 

 years.                                                                                                                 Foxtail Lily!

PHOTOS OF FAMILY: shared on Facebook Especially those of water! 

WORDS:

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week. Hope you'll check out all the other "I Like" posts that LeAnna has linked on her blog today. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy

Darker Deeper Blues for July

Linking up with ScrapHappy Saturday

I made this basket in June!  I was challenged by The Joyful Quilter. 

And I made these  2 Hollow 9-patches:

More of the 2" squares are cut and waiting beside my machine. I got sidetracked!

I did pull or find fabric for 2 Geese Migration blocks in dark blue. 

The light on top was for contrast, otherwise my pile looks "dark"!  Also, I probably will cut it into 2'5" square for the Geese Migration block or use part of it for the internal goose part( is that what you call the triangle section of a flying geese block?  haha)

Any way... I'll sew blue this month. I'm trying not to be "blue". Trying to stay positive! I probably should stay off Facebook, if that is my goal.  But Mr Busy has the news on non-stop, so it's hard not to get drawn in. Hoping to see reduction in the number of new cases of Covid-19, but I fear that will not be so!

Have a happy 4th!  Stay Safe!  Wear your mask!  Wash your hands (for 20 seconds)  

                                                                You know the drill!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy!

Finished or Not Friday

It’s July 3rd. It’s my Granddaughter and her husband’s 16th wedding anniversary. Wow, how did that happen? Time sure does fly. 

I’m sewing a flannel bed jacket! I’ve had the pattern and the flannel since before 2007! 

It’s cut out. The shoulder seams are sewn. I remembered to make them 5/8, not a scant 1/4! So that’s good. The collar is interfaced, top stitched and sewn to the neckline! Whew! 

And the front facings are cut out and fused to interfacing. It's going pretty well. No issues really. I'll have a new bed jacket soon!

So it not finished........but on the way!

Linking to Finished or Not Finished Friday!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy

July One Monthly Goal

A long time ago, in anticipation of a 3 day retreat, my roomie and I decided to make matching pajama pants .Our JoAnn’s had just opened and we each purchased this sewing themed flannel and a pattern.

 Well, things changed and everyone from our guild, Quilt Chicks, decided to make matching pajama pants (using this fabric which is still in my scrap tote) 

(Pretty wild for old ladies........I still wear mine!  )

that we would wear with our own t-shirts. 

So my flannel yardage and pattern sat and sat and sat! I am not a Flannel pajama wearer. (TMI?) Recently I moved the bag that had the pattern and the flannel in it for the umpteenth time! OMG July is around the corner! Lightbulb moment! I’m going to make just the pajama button front top to have as a bed jacket. I like to read in bed...books or blog posts..and my arms get cold . There was a time I was always in my own personal summer, but I am way past “ that age!”

So my OMG for July is to cut out and sew up this cute little flannel bed jacket. I won’t put the ruffle on the sleeves or the bottom. I’m way past “that age” too. The flannel requirements for the pants was 2 3/4 yards. I'm sure I purchased 3 yards assuming it would shrink. I did wash it and when I measured it this morning, I had 2 3/8 yds . So it shrunk a lot!  But there is enough for the top, without the ruffle. 

I hope I can remember all the ins and outs of garment sewing. I just checked and I even have fusible interfacing in my stash! 

So I will be linking up with Patty's One Monthly Goal 

Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal July Link-up

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy