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“Anemone Anemometer” for Ed from Nina Paley

A $150 Drawing.

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added by Nina Paley 3 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 3 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 1 year, 1 month 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 1 year, 1 month 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 1 year, 4 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 1 year, 5 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 1 year, 5 months 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 1 year, 5 months 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 1 year, 7 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 1 year, 8 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 1 year, 8 months ago. under animals , cross stitch , free patterns , kaffe , links , quilting , wheel within a wheel

Nature's Blossoms, Kaffe Tablerunner, 83rd Birthday, Family, from Canadian Needle Nana

First of all thanks for the words of encouragement for what I talked about last post. I heard from so many of you with similar and even more surprising stories regarding episodes of forgetfulness. Leaving the house can be an adventure for some of us!!! A few of you are concerned and some not at all. Kudos to you who have had the gumption to take the test. I guess misery does love company because those stories did make me feel better. And on an encouraging note, dementia research is huge right now so who knows what they will find ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 9 months ago. under animals , dogs , flowers , kaffe , quilting

“Trough Hawks” for Natalie 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 1 year, 9 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

Three Free Patterns on a Thursday, More Panama Pyramids, A Prime Series to Watch from Canadian Needle Nana

I got the fridge cleaned out and one of the large corner bottom cabinets tidied too. Oh I hate those cupboards. Things get put in them and completely forgotten about. I have to get down on my knees to reach things at the back which is far from convenient. Anyway, I did decide to move some of the small appliances I use more often down there rather than having them way down the hall in a spare room. Big grocery shop is done and it feels good to have tinned goods restocked, things like broth, tuna, beans, etc. Also pickles ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 10 months ago. under animals , books , cross stitch , dogs , free patterns , panama pyramids , quilting

Tornado Warnings, Eye Candy for Dogs, Dresden Blades, Woolly Purchase from Canadian Needle Nana

We had another tornado warning last week!

The radar showed we were directly in its' path which was scary for a few hours. Unlike before, warnings were issued in a timely fashion so folks had time to pick their kids up at school and daughter and Robbie came right to our house. The idea was that our house is very solid with a good basement underground. It was an uneasy feeling watching the wind start to whip up. But at the last minute the storm path divided right around us, part moving south and part going north, remarkable to see ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 10 months ago. under animals , dogs , ned , quilting , wheel within a wheel

Three Freebies on a Thursday, Hubby's New Toy, Tumbling Blocks, Rabbit in White Socks from Canadian Needle Nana

Hubby with his latest purchase. Something called a Spyder which is three wheeled and has power steering. I'm filing this under...you only live once! He rides mid week with a group of similarly vintage drivers who ride the back roads and take all the precautions. I really don't worry about him...that much.

In the tall woods, I spied this little fellow. The ears gave him away.

His close up! His paws were still winter white when this photo was taken.

A new feature on this blog...I'll try to corral the free patterns to Thursday ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 10 months ago. under animals , cross stitch , epp , free patterns , links , tumbling quilt

Bridal Wreath Spirea Bush, Haphazard Quilting, Panama Pyramids, Falling Off the Wagon-The Diet Wagon That Is from Canadian Needle Nana

The weather is unsettled and moody...humidity, slivers of sun, lots of cloud, rain, thunder, lightening- that's all in one day! We've had two thunder and lightening storms since the big one. I admit I felt a little uneasy each time and was glad to be home and not driving somewhere when they occurred. And relieved when they faded away.

But the Bridal Wreath Spirea is thriving. This is summer #2 for this bush. I'm so pleased. It's also Painted Turtle heaven down at the pond. Photo from last year but ditto for now. I've ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 10 months ago. under animals , confetti quilt , epp , flowers , panama pyramids , quilting , youtube videos

“Cabbie Monkey” for David 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 1 year, 11 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

“Cobra’s Nose” for Sharon 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 1 year, 11 months ago. under $100 drawings , animals , hundred dollar drawings (Comments)

January 2022 Blizzard, Lily Challenge, Big Project Mystery Clue from Canadian Needle Nana

This fall the little gray squirrel has been a steady visitor to the bird feeders. I was struck by how beautiful his tail is.

He looks very healthy.

How appropriate to have my Snowbound (Kathy Schmitz's fabric line) Hexie runner in use. All day Monday we were mostly house bound while a blizzard blew around us. That is unusual for here as while we get lots of snow, we lack the winds to create a blizzard.

Neddy and I had a bit of a hard time doing our early morning walk. I had to stop twice to catch my ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 3 months ago. under animals , quilting , scrappy lilies

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