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Plants and Quilts from Quilts....etc.

Yesterday was another day not at the sewing machine. It was time to figure out where to put the house plants and set up plant lights that I decided to get this year. I did get some more work done on the hexies though so will show that first – I planned on stitching that […]

added by Karen 1 month ago. under animals , books , gardening , noriko's star - hexagons , the rose garden (la rosaraie) (Comments)

Slow Sunday Stitching from Quilts....etc.

Another Sunday has come around and for the link up with Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching group I will most likely be getting in more stitches on Noriko’s Star last corner which has been coming along pretty good. I will finish the link up this morning. Also linking to Kate’s Life in PIeces On Saturday […]

added by Karen 1 month, 1 week ago. under animals , noriko's star - hexagons , silent night , the rose garden (la rosaraie) (Comments)

Not Much Sewing from Quilts....etc.

It was one of those days when not much sewing got done. I had laundry going and the closet was dried out and aired out from the hot water heater leaking like crazy – we wanted to make sure the floor was completely dried out before filling it back up so had a fan in […]

added by Karen 1 month, 1 week ago. under animals , noriko's star - hexagons , the rose garden (la rosaraie) (Comments)

Pussy-Whipped from Nina Paley

A transcribed handwritten journal entry from this morning.

I’m mad at Lola, but being mad at her won’t stop her from walking across my pillow when I’ve just gotten back to sleep, much-needed sleep ended prematurely by this furry little bitch. Nor will it stop her dispensing poop on the counter as she licks herself from her latest diarrheic episode, nor will it stop her from sticking her ass over the opening of the litter box so she craps on the floor. It won’t stop me spending $100’s on special diet food and new litter ...

added by Nina Paley 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under animals , argh , bronchiectasis , health , heresy , psychology , relationships , sucktastic suckage (Comments)

Quilting and Plants from Quilts....etc.

Yesterday was another day for being outside – enjoying the warm temperatures. When I came out of the dentist office at 2:30 or so it was 85 degrees outside – unbelievable for March 12th. At home up on the ridge it was 80 – nice there too. Deer were seen in the backyard Flowers blooming […]

added by Karen 8 months, 1 week ago. under animals , gardening , new york beauty - paper piece , shooting star (Comments)

No Sewing Day from Quilts....etc.

We were out of town yesterday so no sewing got done until I sat down to quilt in the evening. I had my hand injections done yesterday way over a month overdue because I had to reschedule the appointment and then again a second time due to being sick for such awhile from Covid. While […]

added by Karen 1 year, 3 months ago. under animals , rsc22-carpenter's wheel (Comments)

Stitching, Crochet & More Deer from Quilts....etc.

We had another fine day yesterday – it was nice to have several cool days before the heat comes back today – heat index will be 105 it said last night on the news – yuck. I did spend part of the day out on the porch enjoying the 82 degrees weather we had but […]

added by Karen 1 year, 3 months ago. under animals , crochet , knitting , rsc22-carpenter's wheel , scrappy crossroads (Comments)

Baby Deer Back from Quilts....etc.

I think the mother and child are living in the woods for sure LOL – every afternoon late around 3-4 PM you can view the little family grazing. We should get the lawn mower back today – thank goodness – as soon as he is able Mike said he will be mowing grass – it […]

added by Karen 1 year, 3 months ago. under animals , books , new york beauty - paper piece , noriko's star - hexagons , rsc22-carpenter's wheel (Comments)

More Quilting from Quilts....etc.

More quilting on The Carpenter’s Wheel – It moved pretty smoothly Sunday evening but the pink fabric is very hard to quilt through. It is not a batik. I don’t remember what brand it was I got it such a long time ago it came in a fat quarter bundle and I used most of […]

added by Karen 1 year, 4 months ago. under animals , crochet , knitting , noriko's star - hexagons , rsc22-carpenter's wheel (Comments)

“Anemone Anemometer” for Ed from Nina Paley

A $150 Drawing.

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added by Nina Paley 1 year, 10 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

“Ferret Barometer” for Jackie from Nina Paley

A $150 Drawing.

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added by Nina Paley 1 year, 10 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

Free Patterns, Lone Star Medallion Progress, Cutest Thief from Canadian Needle Nana

Doesn't he look so innocent!

Meanwhile, he is a thief, albeit a cute one. He is quite adept at robbing bird seed from whatever style feeder I use, even those labelled "squirrel proof". Luckily, I don't mind. All creatures deserve a little something to get them through our cold winters. This time of year, the furthest from anything growing, there's not much left of nature's food.

This below made me smile; "my" squirrels still run away when I appear but the moment my back is turned, they are instantly like magic at the feeders again.

I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 8 months ago. under animals , cross stitch , embroidery , epp , free patterns , lone star medallion , quilting , youtube videos

“Yak’s Yacking” for Kevin from Nina Paley

A ~~Hundred~~ Hundred-and-Fifty Dollar Drawing. Hundred Dollar Drawings are now $150 due to inflation, but still a bargain! Available here.

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added by Nina Paley 2 years, 8 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

Embroidered Journals, Quilty 365, Tiny Tree Trains, Aging Thoughts from Canadian Needle Nana

The Snow has arrived!

Here is my Tuesday deep thought...

Now in my seventies (you have no idea how weird it is to write that), I realize my face is changing. My nose appears larger probably because my cheeks are sinking. My teeth look and feel bigger while my hair is thinning. It goes without saying but I'll say it anyway, how grateful I am to be here and still have my wits about me to be able to even note these changes. I also thank goodness I've never been overly vain, just the normal amount of vanity ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 11 months ago. under animals , feelings , foundation piecing , scrappy trees , tiny trees

News From the Ranch, Episode 1201 from Prairie Moon Quilts

I haven’t posted a Ranch news update in awhile. It’s hard to keep up with everything! We’ve downsized and don’t have cattle here any more, unless we’re babysitting cattle for other people, which happens sometimes — we use them to keep our pastures in shape.

The horses are doing great — fat and sassy:

The goats got the run of the place nearly all summer, since the cows are gone. They loved it. And I snapped this photo out the landing window one day of Ranger sitting like a dog — it was so funny. I guess he ...

added by prairiemoonquilts 2 years, 12 months ago. under animals , prairie moon ranch (Comments)

Old Fashioned Redwork Santa, Piccadilly Baskets, Medical Check Up Time from Canadian Needle Nana

We are now there with no leaves on the trees and I realize a plus for this...you can see through the woods more clearly.

This is useful when walking Ned on his lead. I could add to Thomas' list No Surprise Leaps at the turkeys or deer which are moving about daily. I've been fortunate so far to catch sight before he does and steer him away. He pulled me down hard once and I don't want to chance that again.

I shared an article on the Top Six Quilt Trends at Quilt Market in this post ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years ago. under animals , autumn , cross stitch , embroidery , redwork

Three Free Patterns, Sewing Tiny Trees and Poppies, Recipes Too from Canadian Needle Nana

Our laneway in view there and one of several mother trees on the property. To the right-the overgrown area was a rock garden originally. A few plants flower there from time to time and I would love to revive it.

I mentioned I tried growing herbs in a planter this summer. This is one of the culprits caught red handed or red pawed in this case. Look at him happily munching that plant. I recognize him as a "regular" because of the notch in his ear.

Recently I made us one of those breakfast for supper meals. I used Turkey ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years ago. under animals , autumn , food , foundation piecing , free patterns , shows to watch , tiny trees

“Torah Tiger” for Jonathan from Nina Paley

A ~~Hundred~~ Hundred-and-Fifty Dollar Drawing. Hundred Dollar Drawings are now $150 due to inflation, but still a bargain! Available here.

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added by Nina Paley 3 years, 2 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings , jewish , religion (Comments)

Three Free Patterns, Wildlife, Jackrabbit Cross Stitching, Favourite Sun Block Cream from Canadian Needle Nana

So what do you think? Lining one of the tunnels for a nest perhaps? Update...I've been told he/she is probably storing food for the winter.

The three small groundhogs, the chucklings, seem to have disappeared. I read they move on to establish their own territory and I hope that is true. This bigger one is spotted in the front yards nowadays often tearing chunks of grass. I've read a lot about groundhogs/woodchucks and have enjoyed observing and photographing them up close. Mid summer amusement.

I've also enjoyed a few calm early mornings laying stitches ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 3 months ago. under animals , applique , cross stitch , free patterns , wildlife , youtube videos

Three Free Patterns, Kaffe Table Runner, Wheel Within a Wheel Progress, Me in the Garden from Canadian Needle Nana

The deer have been around and gnawed down a couple of hosta plants; here they eat the same one and leave all the rest.

I've finished the impromptu/squirrel project, the Kaffe Table Runner. It finished at 13 by 25 inches. I enjoyed the hand quilting part of this project and how it used up some very old scraps.

I decided, because it was geometrical, I would try some rounded edges for the quilting as contrast. Sharing with the Purple Party at So Scrappy.

I cut a cardboard template and used my hera tool to make the quilting lines ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 3 months ago. under animals , cross stitch , free patterns , kaffe , links , quilting , wheel within a wheel

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