Well, Phooey!

 Sharing this short post at ScrapHappy  Saturday and Slow Sunday Stitching. 

Nothing accomplished by me this week. Except trip to the ER, doctor’s office, PT Dept and the Dermatology Clinic.

Monday I fell, walking outdoors. Fullout face plant!

Bruises, and a small fracture to my left elbow.

By Tuesday morning I looked pretty sad!

. After a visit to the orthopedic clinic and their PT department, I looked, not better, but different. 

Thursday, Mr. Busy dropped me off at Stitching, to lift my spirits. I visited and felt better. then we went to the Dermatologist.  He took a growth off my right upper arm. 

Waiting for pathology report! Fingers crossed.!.

No sewing for me this week, will see how next week goes! I’ll let you know!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

I LIKE THURSDAY #284

 I need this reminder every once in a while. I’ve been AWOL for a bit.

LeAnna’s conversation starters for the last couple of weeks. So I’ll answer them all here. 

June 11 2026

would you rather be swinging in a hammock outside or digging in your garden

Definitely I’d choose the hammock. 


June 18 2026

what are your fave flowers to grow or put in hanging baskets ? petunias. In the past I’ve grown some: 

June25 2026

did you go to the beach as a child? did you like to collect shells? build a sand castle? have a favorite swimsuit or toy?

If no beach, did you go to a lake or river? 

No beaches in South Dakota or Wyoming. We played in creeks and small lakes. Some lakes had man-made beaches. We thought they were fun. No seashells though. 

Mostly I’ve been overwhelmed by puppy care. She chewed the cord on my floor lamp. We haven’t replaced it. So not much stitching. 

Monday, I walked again with my friend. We have  a small lake in the middle of our town. There is a wide concrete walking path around the perimeter. It is 1.1 miles. Monday while looking at the geese that live around there, I tripped on a broken slab of the walkway. Full face plant!

Monday after being in the ER. ⤴️ and ⤵️

 

By Tuesday it looked like this. ⤵️

Today I saw the orthopedic PA.  My arm will not require surgery , but my elbow is broken. A slight fracture of the neck of the bone there. So now I am in a different contraption. 

I won’t be able to hold a hoop for some time. We will see if the sewing machine is compatible. I am glad I won’t need surgery. I’m thankful for a friend who stayed with me all the way to the hospital. I’m glad for an attentive and qualified Emergency Staff. 

Not a lot to be happy about, but a few. We had Show and Tell,last week at Thursday Stitchers. 

Marva is a new cross stitcher, but an accomplished embroidery stitcher. She’s getting good at cross-stitch. 

She also made a tall narrow bag to carry her Z-frame , shown above.⤴️

Jean sewed up this gorgeous quilt top then ….

Used scraps to make a puffy pillow top. 

We are sooooo creative!. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

It’s ScrapHappy Saturday June 20th.

 

It’s been nearly 2 weeks since I posted anything. I feel bad. People have been checking up on me. I am fine, just busy!  Super busy!

Being  a new pet parent is harder and takes more time than we both anticipated. 

She looks cute, but she’s in trouble A LOT!

She chewed  the cord on my floor lamp in half. We covered it with cord protection, and she removed it!😳

We also have a bathroom remodeled in progress. Before:

Day one:

I decided not to do pastel 16 patch stars. I used all hues in the colors so far. So I made light/neutral string blocks. One done, one in progress. (No photo of the in progress one)

In my downtime, I’ve done some stitching. 

“Stitching” is almost done. 

Sweetly Sayin’ 4th of July has begun. I just had to do this one! It’s from Primrose Cottage, also. Can you tell I’m a center starter?

Linking up at last, with Angela and others at ScrapHappy Saturday

And sharing at Slow Sunday Stitching too. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful, 

Slow Sunday Stitching

 

I’m joining Kathy and other slow stitching aficionados to celebrate the act of Stitching slowly with intention. 

 I’m on the road to finishing the Free Stitch from Primrose Cottage. I’m way behind! But I’m looking forward to stitching this one. If you sign up for her newsletter, you can download the chart for free. 

But I would like to finish this one first. 

I’m also stitching small initials for pincushion gifts. This will be a yearlong project.  I finished this “G” pincushion on Wednesday 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

I LIKE Thursday #283

    

Joining LeeAnna @ Not Afraid of Color and the gang to talk about things that we like and answer this week’s conversation starter.

June 4th

What would be your favorite insect and why? think about the good or pretty insects out there not just annoying ones... did you ever capture lightning bugs in a jar as a kid?

I’m pretty sure I DON’T have a favorite insect. I don’t mind caterpillars. Some are really interesting in color and looks. 

I’m not at all fond of spiders or ants. Mosquitoes love me but I don’t return the sentiment.  Not only did I never capture lightning bugs as a kid, I have never seen a lightning bug. I would like that, I think. 

Other things:  Last Friday night we decided to go out for dinner. We chose Ruby Tuesdays, but they were packed. So we opted for Soporros.  A Japanese Restaurant in our town. We did their hibachi tables several years ago for our anniversary. This time we had sushi rolls, I think that’s what they called them. Mine was really good. I did not try the wasabi that was on the plate!🔥

 Tuesday was our anniversary. Mr Busy had a dentist appointment. He always has conscious sedation for dental work. He was mostly done for the day. We’re going to celebrate this weekend. 

 

A friend shared this on June 1st on Facebook . I love the idea of loving LOUD!

I have been using a new favorite mug for my morning cup of coffee. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful!

Last Orange Saturday May 30th, 2026

 

I was finally able to sneak off to the sewing room to finish the last 2 orange 16patch star blocks. Even though there are 5 Saturdays this year in May, I’m just doing 4 in each month’s color. So we are 1/2 way, if I only do the 10 colors that Angela usually presents for Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Here are the four blocks for March (red), April (pink) and May (orange). 

I need to cut 20 + white 2.5” squares for the star centers. I have used up all my white scraps, less that 5”x 5’. So now on to bigger chunks. Fat quarters or less. Slowly, slowly I’m using up my stash. 🙂 The star points are 1.5” squares sewed stitch & flip method on 4 colored squares . They are scrappy , whites, no creams or beige. 

I’m still stitching crumb blocks as Leaders and Enders. No photos today though. 

Happy weekend to all. Today is our youngest granddaughter’s birthday. She’s 33, living in Vermont. She and her friends have formed a Granny Hobbies group. They gather and knit, crochet, embroider and one even quilts. I think that is so special! HB, Miss Sunshine!

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful 

I LIKE Thursday #282

I don’t remember if I shared this:  Mr Busy ad I drove to a nearby town for lunch several weeks ago . This sign was posted behind the bar. 

May 28 2026       LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color gives us a conversation starter every Thursday. 

did you ever dye your hair, or perm and it turned into a disaster?

I have colored and permed my hair often. No more coloring and the jury is still out on the perming. I don’t remember a specific disaster, but I’ve had a few home perms. Back in the late 50’s. I’m sure some of them were awful. This photo is proof. My sister, on the right and I had perms before this Christmas photo was taken by our Dad for the family Christmas card. Maybe 1958!  Pretty ugly!

The weather has finally warmed up in the morning, so Emily and I can be outside. It’s my favorite summer time activity, to be outside in the mornings with my coffee and a book or my tablet. 

Our book club has finished for the time being. We run on a school district schedule. Most of the founding members were teachers. Slowly, others have filtered in. Our summer reads are Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin

 and Circle of Days by Ken Follett. 

I ordered this one used from Amazon. It came from a 3rd party seller, The Salvation Army in California. It is in perfect condition. I’m glad I agreed to purchase it. 

I have started it. So far I like it. I think I will have to schedule time every day to read. It’s a big one, 688 pages.

I’m still struggling to get time in the sewing room or even doing slow stitching in the evenings. Puppy supervision is a real chore. And I’m too tired in the evenings. Not really complaining, just fact. 

Mr Busy and Emily are napping. I wonder if I can sneak into the sewing room for a bit? 🤞😉

Gonna try!