Sunday Porch Stitching

 

This morning it is calm and a bit cool. I have on long pants and a light summer jacket. But the birds are singing, the sun has just come up, the lawn sprinkler has just about finished it’s Sunday morning session. 

It’s a perfect morning to be stitching on the porch. I just started on the 4th and last octopus on the biscornu. Can used the light blue tentacle just to the right of octopus #3?

 I’m anxious to finish this after seeing a friend’s finished one. She lives in Oregon but was a stitching quilting buddy during her time in Wyoming.

Also, since last week talked I finished HELLO SUMMER. It’s not fully finished, but I want to frame it. 

I think I need to initial and date it too!

I may start on this soon. If done on 36 ct linen. 1 over 2, it’s tiny. Only 3.6” square. It’s cute though. 

Guess, I’d better get to stitching instead of blogging. The sun will be around the corner soon and Mr. Busy will be waking up. I’m linking up with Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

Scraphappy Saturday

 There was some sewing done this week. Another aqua potato chip block. That makes 3. While checking my calendar for something else I realized August has 5 Fridays. I’m having to scrounge for 12 different aqua fabrics for each block, without cutting up an intact fat quarter! I know, I know!  What the heck am I saving them for?  

And I’m back to evening stitching on Marcellus and friends. 

It’s good sometimes to step back and really look at a stitchery piece. I can see some missed stitches on octopus #2. And #3 still needs tentacles 5, 6 ,7 & 8 completed. 

I’m joining Angela and friends for ScrappyHappy Saturday. There are some fabulous projects being worked on. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful. 

I Like Thursday

 

As I was preparing my I LIKE  Thursdays post for this week, I realized I completely spaced out las Thursdays. Gosh, I don’t know why except I was focused on getting a quilt ready to bind so I could take it to my stitching group. 

I found the meme on Facebook. . I wish I could give credit. 

Other things I liked this week. At the end of our street, where it joins with Wy Hwy 14-16 is a planter. It was built by our city and then offered to individuals or groups to plant and maintain. This one is lovingly taken care of. ( Some are not)

This pretty little poppy just blooming ⤴️ and one just ready to bloom planted next to it. ⤵️ 

My cooking mojo has left the building. So I was happy to find that Mr Busy liked these Knorr Sides. On the back there is a QR code to scan to find recipes to turn the sides into a skillet meal. On these hot summer afternoons, that’s easier than  heating up the oven. 

This one is called Marry Me Chicken and Penne. Though it may not have enticed him to “marry me” again, it did make him stay!LOL

I really would have liked to get a picture of the Sturgeon Moon the other night, but it’s pretty bleak. 

 

It was way more glorious in person. 

LeeAnna’s conversation starter for this week. 

 I just saw recipes for Fudgecicles would you want a fudgecicle or orange creamcicle?

I like them both. Fudgecicles are easy to find and even replicate. But an orange creamsicle is rarer and not easy to make in your own kitchen. So I choose a  Creamcicle. Yum!

I leave you with this photo of our 9 year old great granddaughter’s new shoes. Tiny little kitten heels, with bows and pearls. Next thing you know she’ll be going to the prom.!

Linking up with others at Not Afraid of Color

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful

Slow Sunday Stitching.

 

I’d really hoped to finish Hello Summer this last week, but it was not to be.  I needed to work on the Glowing Hearts QAL,  hosted by Sandra at mmmquilts. I was very,very late to the finish. I trimmed it up, constructed the binding and got it ready to hand sew down on Wednesday, 

Many of you have followed my slow progress, but it is done. And before the baby arrives. A win-win. 

So there was some progress on Hello Summer, but it is not finished. The larger watermelon slice is nearly finished and the border needs to be finished. Then I can frame it. 

And get back to work on the octopus biscornu. 

Today it will warm up a bit from earlier in the week. A high of 80° is predicted today. But we don’t have humidity, so it should be pleasant to stitch out on the deck.  Fingers crossed. 

I’m linking up with other stitching friends at Kathy’s Quilts Slow Sunday Stitching. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

ScrapHappy Saturday

 

Linking up for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.  August is Aqua. 

I added on more potato chip block. Not much I know. But progress is progress. 

This week’s addition.

And both on the design wall. 

In defense of my non-productive-ness, the baby quilt is finished. And little miss is not born yet, but they are officially on “Baby Watch”. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

Finished or Not Friday!

Charmed I’m Sure aka Glowing Hearts is finished except for a label. I will wait for the name and birthdate of the recipient before completing that step. 

You’ve seen lots of progress photos, so only the Glamour Shot today. 

My long arm quilter got it back to me in record time. She received it on a Thursday and Sunday she called me to say it was completed. I kinda gave here carte blanche as to the overall quilting design. It’s flowers and swirls, in a peach thread. Perfect the Nancy Halvorson fabric Charms features flowers and swirls. 

I’m linking up with Alycia for Finished or Not Friday

There is lots to see at her blog. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful. 

August 3rd Slow Sunday Stitching

 

You know how it feels like the only thing that shows up in the mail these days is “junk”. Advertisements, invitations to buy a time-share, & coupons. Well, the coupons are ok, but the rest is “meh”. Yesterday my mailbox was stuffed with this white puffy package. 

I was so excited. I won a prize from Texas Quilt Gal during her Christmas in July post. I took a photo if the wonderful contents, but my photography skills are minimal. So I’ll show you the photo Linda used on her post. 

The bag is great and the sparkly gold fabric and glittering flosses have me searching for a Christmas chart to do them justice. Thank you, thank you Linda and Toby. 

 Currently I am working on the cute happy stitch from Primrose Cottage. Kathy has hers done and Slow Stitching participant Vicki in MN is almost finished with hers.

Mine is coming close to the finish line. I was lucky enough to find a piece of pink Aida in my stash. I’m anxious to finish this and get it Fully Finished. 

Check out all the rest of the stitchers at Kathy’s Slow Sunday Stitching!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy with Hopeful.