tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80927133955485339882024-03-13T12:23:10.537-04:00Little PenpenLittle Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comBlogger515125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-63417755682350087572023-01-15T09:48:00.001-05:002023-01-15T09:48:17.465-05:00Sunday Stitches<p> I’m plugging away at my stitching and actually getting things done.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibW6grQmQwzKYzER1tXrLgfe_LmD2cABIGaWrbDIovXrjt6tZZxa1gnpV1ag7CEimVIJwATPv3nR4PgfNpJj8UTJ0G5Ya6g7vVd3je9UWy1dxHeECCpdk_1It-ktUqKtF8pvxwXPi0NrSgMsTu9qWFLT5enJ50-t7IRAZ_GF8PejKz6gt80pxwVourgw/s3503/708615F7-3867-48B0-AA20-A5A9FB60154E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3503" data-original-width="2608" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibW6grQmQwzKYzER1tXrLgfe_LmD2cABIGaWrbDIovXrjt6tZZxa1gnpV1ag7CEimVIJwATPv3nR4PgfNpJj8UTJ0G5Ya6g7vVd3je9UWy1dxHeECCpdk_1It-ktUqKtF8pvxwXPi0NrSgMsTu9qWFLT5enJ50-t7IRAZ_GF8PejKz6gt80pxwVourgw/s320/708615F7-3867-48B0-AA20-A5A9FB60154E.jpeg" width="238" /></a></div><p>I’m calling the little reindeer quilt done and I’ve packed it away until Christmas comes again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3kgaH1TjEOw23JlPTglAnXD7PyPGUYot6MvyR7SqmwP5LNq6C37ztlNi0efrTgYoq-8bwZdiaQYMzMvqm-9vbB9Wgh6Kw28KMqHvnWjNAL0EshJP58dElNJKUnn8p0irLFNDMcStmB4HQ6HxBsd_zZiIa9wdmV5Og_AQ8JTTB2TWOyVQxfPPMJhmhw/s3267/353B0860-1DB6-4405-977B-B470E5EE8A14.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="3022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3kgaH1TjEOw23JlPTglAnXD7PyPGUYot6MvyR7SqmwP5LNq6C37ztlNi0efrTgYoq-8bwZdiaQYMzMvqm-9vbB9Wgh6Kw28KMqHvnWjNAL0EshJP58dElNJKUnn8p0irLFNDMcStmB4HQ6HxBsd_zZiIa9wdmV5Og_AQ8JTTB2TWOyVQxfPPMJhmhw/s320/353B0860-1DB6-4405-977B-B470E5EE8A14.jpeg" width="296" /></a></div><p>I’ve decided that this year's projects will be simple and done. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYemSodxTAgTwzOAKQDE8rFfVefmxYpWkNzP9yffBPxr9brZDwn4o-6_LBtYW3JdQsYu08UkMVUVFNDiVe45tBbfpZZqr3G9DwdBQ36avwIlSffsMgNquUEiQXxBZY0YKgP0WmyaQy0g5I-azRt4lrCllWj2cmyMR9gthoAdLWjcV9YkSeQmnJzpTzw/s4032/40E37D35-D0E2-439A-938B-19F8B2FCAF3A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYemSodxTAgTwzOAKQDE8rFfVefmxYpWkNzP9yffBPxr9brZDwn4o-6_LBtYW3JdQsYu08UkMVUVFNDiVe45tBbfpZZqr3G9DwdBQ36avwIlSffsMgNquUEiQXxBZY0YKgP0WmyaQy0g5I-azRt4lrCllWj2cmyMR9gthoAdLWjcV9YkSeQmnJzpTzw/s320/40E37D35-D0E2-439A-938B-19F8B2FCAF3A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>You will notice very minimal quilting lines, then it was tacked together in the corners.</p><p> Done!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWIqrYp39yhD7XdAWlYrBRFNfmsUyXhOC1cUcQ-ZYYZZlOh3tiLT31_wOSgMjuqyHM7bb9zm-gAdNYulM14xRIDiaPBIvzbn7sFyTsKrMcab126BptVIVnCikD4QG6rcwn_CdjvBfYJCkfsUU6J8n7qKzaKcOmo3v7biOLm8meD7ASkWI8075xnuvVQ/s1511/D4188CAE-BC62-4001-86E1-1D368881BB54.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWIqrYp39yhD7XdAWlYrBRFNfmsUyXhOC1cUcQ-ZYYZZlOh3tiLT31_wOSgMjuqyHM7bb9zm-gAdNYulM14xRIDiaPBIvzbn7sFyTsKrMcab126BptVIVnCikD4QG6rcwn_CdjvBfYJCkfsUU6J8n7qKzaKcOmo3v7biOLm8meD7ASkWI8075xnuvVQ/s320/D4188CAE-BC62-4001-86E1-1D368881BB54.jpeg" width="263" /></a></div><p>I finished one ornament cross stitch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI3kGkxmgxdo56ouLGHHPQTQXzk1NcTr7M2TCj8BbHAGynkk5LAqs_4vhcCZh4jqZMz5t0HkuKRbb21v39ocEB5Rw449CFu8tGoulX_IzDAi4LEx1_HP8or6VzhcS1WQO9shxRyddk1PgH_DzrhVN3oV79FAVgXFimlbqd0xvVdrRaxoO2_5KGjMElw/s4032/07CBED1C-A455-4D33-B52F-1C8DC807176D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI3kGkxmgxdo56ouLGHHPQTQXzk1NcTr7M2TCj8BbHAGynkk5LAqs_4vhcCZh4jqZMz5t0HkuKRbb21v39ocEB5Rw449CFu8tGoulX_IzDAi4LEx1_HP8or6VzhcS1WQO9shxRyddk1PgH_DzrhVN3oV79FAVgXFimlbqd0xvVdrRaxoO2_5KGjMElw/s320/07CBED1C-A455-4D33-B52F-1C8DC807176D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>And I’ve started another. I’m hoping to finish this one this week, then turn them both into ornaments. I’ll probably make them into little pillows, but I’ve been looking at different finishes that others are using. There are some incredibly talented people out there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbn58D5jQeETRoQUWAvLBKOIJe2w8kJD28XGv2uA0kmRO_MsSAsDNHyyL2AXoRraw6KhikUFEWebY18eRVSRFjJgpJkYcZU1MsECpS33X5gVKzxDKEp4MF9FHa92FvsOkw_qXAWGsIefhTNa4LQET0wgTokhfb3u-r9t4VYR0U_0gs2D3hfwu0EmRXvw/s3088/5A072B54-2A28-4D5D-B7D7-F19630203181.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbn58D5jQeETRoQUWAvLBKOIJe2w8kJD28XGv2uA0kmRO_MsSAsDNHyyL2AXoRraw6KhikUFEWebY18eRVSRFjJgpJkYcZU1MsECpS33X5gVKzxDKEp4MF9FHa92FvsOkw_qXAWGsIefhTNa4LQET0wgTokhfb3u-r9t4VYR0U_0gs2D3hfwu0EmRXvw/s320/5A072B54-2A28-4D5D-B7D7-F19630203181.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shout out to Karen at Karen Quilts, etc. she mentioned this neck light and it has been a game changer for hand stitching. I think anyone over 40 needs one! Lol Great for reading, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKXvauVQerAgu8BZxXhgs7DwaSGrOhHVKk-OrWwmSpD2LNKN-D7rfNFhjSKenRynxxWDdkaQgvLmelaZpS1AREmrR1LteIcXh16Hb5hY9aMyWs6QSAPjXZBnNikRisQnIP-4rMLZZIoSOhCBChpFa-R2YWDrXU3AK6L9jCp0XSKaG0OGwgYMiHc5VhQ/s4032/42EFD696-143B-4514-9F93-863F004457DA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKXvauVQerAgu8BZxXhgs7DwaSGrOhHVKk-OrWwmSpD2LNKN-D7rfNFhjSKenRynxxWDdkaQgvLmelaZpS1AREmrR1LteIcXh16Hb5hY9aMyWs6QSAPjXZBnNikRisQnIP-4rMLZZIoSOhCBChpFa-R2YWDrXU3AK6L9jCp0XSKaG0OGwgYMiHc5VhQ/s320/42EFD696-143B-4514-9F93-863F004457DA.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My silly simple way of getting more done these days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many of you have fancy little planners with color coordinated stickers and markers. I find I am easily distracted and have plenty of plain notebooks around the house. Writing out each day’s goals helps me to stay focused.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you make lists?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2023/01/slow-sunday-stitching_01257888777.html">Linking to Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-7694445896573927732023-01-08T09:27:00.003-05:002023-01-08T09:27:50.099-05:00Happy 2023! Thoughts on crafting!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> Happy New Year to my blogging friends! I hope 2023 will be wonderful for you!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOzohXCuGo8Xuh9FVqAoo9w99Np39yh710bz4DsMi4DLyPSUCRLgwRTDFa5M9tFb51t4QTCnxkZxDv2LIGQxpzrTdAZ7sUGeZA20JDnBDjpBIluhlXsmm1GOShNK4OLkCRsICsTWmaXvotEJBDZiLaOJGgy5Zs851iEPeAQdLwqe5oxSSYwiQeRBNYA/s4032/5634E37F-2D69-4601-AD4C-D936E2B35BD2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOzohXCuGo8Xuh9FVqAoo9w99Np39yh710bz4DsMi4DLyPSUCRLgwRTDFa5M9tFb51t4QTCnxkZxDv2LIGQxpzrTdAZ7sUGeZA20JDnBDjpBIluhlXsmm1GOShNK4OLkCRsICsTWmaXvotEJBDZiLaOJGgy5Zs851iEPeAQdLwqe5oxSSYwiQeRBNYA/s320/5634E37F-2D69-4601-AD4C-D936E2B35BD2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I finished the Santa embroidery a few weeks before Christmas and enjoyed seeing him on my wall. (No one else seemed to notice, so I guess that’s why it’s best to craft for ourselves— Lol)</p><p>Along that same thought, I tend to see donated cross stitch in thrift stores quite often. Unless someone requests a specific cross stitch, I don’t think I would gift my x stitch pieces to anyone. (Even though I have done so in the past) Christmas ornaments, yes— but not something they’d be expected to display year round. Your thoughts?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDDl-En3ZCkdiddlgpZLpRRp39eXXVaMLln8nn39VfZbHsdLdN93AzmiTt8c9nWeZf-rwroDTLQwE8E4sDTrv0bi4Ou382p806FyJSbj6BmgNonMeXYmffAklFB8iyFe6usPAXyHaIpJVWTh9EBnl9l85TuozYmY0vJ9Kzs4CI4qNliPBBt6JCnn_xA/s4032/95EC752E-4170-4375-8FDD-BA700713A095.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDDl-En3ZCkdiddlgpZLpRRp39eXXVaMLln8nn39VfZbHsdLdN93AzmiTt8c9nWeZf-rwroDTLQwE8E4sDTrv0bi4Ou382p806FyJSbj6BmgNonMeXYmffAklFB8iyFe6usPAXyHaIpJVWTh9EBnl9l85TuozYmY0vJ9Kzs4CI4qNliPBBt6JCnn_xA/s320/95EC752E-4170-4375-8FDD-BA700713A095.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I embroidered eight tiny reindeer, plus Rudolph.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcXH-dam4q0FCQXO0DB0yVHFoREn_c4FdeEySpZJECFR4lnCnDsMKa7SpNqWafScO5EdtMvTuWrpV02mpURls-M9ZBIWypPAdXMtNlF3XVgKHlEAWAiuSL7ASrZQ442SANMLjqTzB7UZR5wtJ52QTl5UsNtmeGUQ581Bc54e0L_rd0AFXXY3fnZH5ig/s4032/8F60DFF4-631B-4B4F-A749-768B0C016F74.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcXH-dam4q0FCQXO0DB0yVHFoREn_c4FdeEySpZJECFR4lnCnDsMKa7SpNqWafScO5EdtMvTuWrpV02mpURls-M9ZBIWypPAdXMtNlF3XVgKHlEAWAiuSL7ASrZQ442SANMLjqTzB7UZR5wtJ52QTl5UsNtmeGUQ581Bc54e0L_rd0AFXXY3fnZH5ig/s320/8F60DFF4-631B-4B4F-A749-768B0C016F74.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This has been my hand stitching project while sitting with the needy little girl you see in the background. We spend a lot of time in the bedroom these days.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYgAUuDcO9EfHaPELcbFmCHafq6jkV-iQ8lG1PGgDmiP2siAaGJleZhxs8hE7S8sepq2mtotu6u0ND8OJ51BBOoMSJWx-F1rIkZhgghQ2tq6iSO0WsvrwLVv0X0TXVzq7LRRoxC1FHcVAMQ16hq3h5HGaSCM8Hl0Ox4f3pLx8vV2UPLQtli3x9ZcA3A/s4032/BE4B936F-2E54-4281-9338-2FD8B4A620E7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYgAUuDcO9EfHaPELcbFmCHafq6jkV-iQ8lG1PGgDmiP2siAaGJleZhxs8hE7S8sepq2mtotu6u0ND8OJ51BBOoMSJWx-F1rIkZhgghQ2tq6iSO0WsvrwLVv0X0TXVzq7LRRoxC1FHcVAMQ16hq3h5HGaSCM8Hl0Ox4f3pLx8vV2UPLQtli3x9ZcA3A/s320/BE4B936F-2E54-4281-9338-2FD8B4A620E7.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I’ve also joined a challenge on Instagram this year. It’s called #12in23ornamentstitchalong. (Hosted by Caroling55) We hope to stitch a Christmas ornament each month. There are so many free cute patterns available on the internet. I think this will be fun. It’s not too late to join us. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkH8NQd1o8bShrbH_Dk2hwRhcKezhPnXGg5MjWva_Ovc19nLWFJEZD6zHnGmdAZir2qp4iXk052z4y8Fh0dA5ZETDgWF9IFHJCsnu1cspXjY5XL_K5Kc4Ws-5AmrlX3ElkqempjiXA2X3FZwk-yOAYce5YZCxazTtLmP1N505gXPr5rp2Iy-jXANqKw/s4032/02156BD1-BCD3-47CB-9D3F-CA471C6ECD79.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkH8NQd1o8bShrbH_Dk2hwRhcKezhPnXGg5MjWva_Ovc19nLWFJEZD6zHnGmdAZir2qp4iXk052z4y8Fh0dA5ZETDgWF9IFHJCsnu1cspXjY5XL_K5Kc4Ws-5AmrlX3ElkqempjiXA2X3FZwk-yOAYce5YZCxazTtLmP1N505gXPr5rp2Iy-jXANqKw/s320/02156BD1-BCD3-47CB-9D3F-CA471C6ECD79.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I leave you with this funny pic of my Daddy. We stopped by his friend’s house this week to see his new “man cave.” I’m not a fan of animal trophies , but I couldn’t resist taking this pic of my daddy next to this big bear. 😝 </p><p>Linking up to Kathy’s Quilts for <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2023/01/slow-sunday-stitching_02094618467.html">Slow Sunday Stitching</a>.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-32852346534136371172022-11-06T07:29:00.000-05:002022-11-06T07:29:14.258-05:00Santa<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG9foaS4zEN_bA4olECQQDVDyab_EUSdWTkQRyLKs6rl3D-mhCb_H_sMhm-n3V7To6_kcqIA_yFf8fAB351SH-RqBnRvMP2r6pyd21GAr82ZyQNxg-PIFCd4tVvZwcBAMAmnFZB45ibb7lzdufuXWHxC-AYwaWhtM01Sic0h8T-z7J0-x-z-KmObjlQ/s3700/FC1E5150-1C9D-4E4C-B0EC-2904D7763772.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3700" data-original-width="3022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguG9foaS4zEN_bA4olECQQDVDyab_EUSdWTkQRyLKs6rl3D-mhCb_H_sMhm-n3V7To6_kcqIA_yFf8fAB351SH-RqBnRvMP2r6pyd21GAr82ZyQNxg-PIFCd4tVvZwcBAMAmnFZB45ibb7lzdufuXWHxC-AYwaWhtM01Sic0h8T-z7J0-x-z-KmObjlQ/s320/FC1E5150-1C9D-4E4C-B0EC-2904D7763772.jpeg" width="261" /></a></div><br />I was aiming for a finish this week, but as I’m easily distracted, I was sidetracked. I had the Fly Lady on my brain and tried to do some cleaning. <p></p><p>Here’s hoping for a finish this week!</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-25621662582001876862022-10-22T10:36:00.001-04:002022-10-22T10:36:13.457-04:00Quilt Show<p>I went to a quilt show yesterday in New Bern, NC. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE92GDah3xbW3XfI_PoaznPcieWVSETEunAU8XZnapwzclK5nNWxuaWJg5uaTP3YIRGbTNC-Okji3bzJmAf1SzYfW2dQfu2ZL1W0F0AILLsWO22ud8MPWPozDSmmizJRMRSuERBRr0gKMkFRSGWWfM5ZKC7uzqrOZp9-AQaVvwId9OLtw4ZHn3uCl00A/s3060/5F5512BE-64AB-4339-AFC7-9BC3F03AD6BE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="3023" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE92GDah3xbW3XfI_PoaznPcieWVSETEunAU8XZnapwzclK5nNWxuaWJg5uaTP3YIRGbTNC-Okji3bzJmAf1SzYfW2dQfu2ZL1W0F0AILLsWO22ud8MPWPozDSmmizJRMRSuERBRr0gKMkFRSGWWfM5ZKC7uzqrOZp9-AQaVvwId9OLtw4ZHn3uCl00A/s320/5F5512BE-64AB-4339-AFC7-9BC3F03AD6BE.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><p>I’m posting pics of a few of my favorites. There were so many to see!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_vGSZpwNcfSySQD6JsatJYZUcAa4hpwhtm_QYQG14H0w352nA-opRRoZEaL3L0xVrdcc6POF-2RTF_KQyC763coqVsIDHfxsMF0sjQa1GAeONQcOyWS58zCMOSYVzTPxP6EEGFkb2rI7j-au75gCbPLAriK9EwG0mZtvnuuO2IL2L539I7f0_HS4-g/s4032/E1ED7853-6E03-42D7-AF7C-CE327E929536.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_vGSZpwNcfSySQD6JsatJYZUcAa4hpwhtm_QYQG14H0w352nA-opRRoZEaL3L0xVrdcc6POF-2RTF_KQyC763coqVsIDHfxsMF0sjQa1GAeONQcOyWS58zCMOSYVzTPxP6EEGFkb2rI7j-au75gCbPLAriK9EwG0mZtvnuuO2IL2L539I7f0_HS4-g/s320/E1ED7853-6E03-42D7-AF7C-CE327E929536.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>This quilt was huge. I loved it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiexd6FBL__roAPFgn0IP6snTCNgVT7oxJXkux--gkLVUNcKP_qS-CtrM4kStYTlRS5bkhOPevqUYuCbfSkTeSvPibXqae_oU_hvl1AZRFnAd2_z3OkNUI6ZTasey8VnfHpT5MIllM0JorKCYNRejnKSkFs1FsUOmFmeT5Iksv9hBKKccZSmMlYwpwA/s3566/5CBAF14C-4C97-4636-91A7-0E2BA27A696B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3566" data-original-width="3023" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiexd6FBL__roAPFgn0IP6snTCNgVT7oxJXkux--gkLVUNcKP_qS-CtrM4kStYTlRS5bkhOPevqUYuCbfSkTeSvPibXqae_oU_hvl1AZRFnAd2_z3OkNUI6ZTasey8VnfHpT5MIllM0JorKCYNRejnKSkFs1FsUOmFmeT5Iksv9hBKKccZSmMlYwpwA/s320/5CBAF14C-4C97-4636-91A7-0E2BA27A696B.jpeg" width="271" /></a></div><p>This was a sentimental favorite for me. You can read the description in the next photo.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAAfKe-wrjjeABSCabphFxRGPUrEAq4GWVx9QM-A1B_0Td8klotjcTM2f6lUlVgkHblQoAg9y9M1s_xEyqJpXC-TIGEmVV_L4VxyBct7jTb3ytDyZlGkE2z3MnH8ADIuMh15qLw6C1CSJUaA-1tWzZvzF7LI8_50bi5DlRxWQ9G1WQgumdv0CUB-cxA/s4032/9A12FFC7-D5EE-4894-B9DC-C109FACA4C40.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAAfKe-wrjjeABSCabphFxRGPUrEAq4GWVx9QM-A1B_0Td8klotjcTM2f6lUlVgkHblQoAg9y9M1s_xEyqJpXC-TIGEmVV_L4VxyBct7jTb3ytDyZlGkE2z3MnH8ADIuMh15qLw6C1CSJUaA-1tWzZvzF7LI8_50bi5DlRxWQ9G1WQgumdv0CUB-cxA/s320/9A12FFC7-D5EE-4894-B9DC-C109FACA4C40.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>In fact, there was a special display to honor their former guild members who had passed away.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSII1Bv09IyvGJydJ-Vaaom0zGwiBUm3UK2L4wtfk6dSI7Wl8CP8_mtVnA72Kl7GAnfge7D6yisDacNto0Df1i2b4cywv3Ysji9Q-DOvtQMqkQiS-cCHwk5fDi15gouIePYQyVqzDxfNKRb8pCOnnuAhGGTS4p6XDOF4MHSz6lY5fK1MvuPX3DVxNeCQ/s4032/86C8A0BD-FB97-4B1D-B0BB-1A6CF037D1F7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSII1Bv09IyvGJydJ-Vaaom0zGwiBUm3UK2L4wtfk6dSI7Wl8CP8_mtVnA72Kl7GAnfge7D6yisDacNto0Df1i2b4cywv3Ysji9Q-DOvtQMqkQiS-cCHwk5fDi15gouIePYQyVqzDxfNKRb8pCOnnuAhGGTS4p6XDOF4MHSz6lY5fK1MvuPX3DVxNeCQ/s320/86C8A0BD-FB97-4B1D-B0BB-1A6CF037D1F7.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I enjoyed this display.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52PmPcYzT-KfswuORcK3IhHrNFjjuqXTzSRw1it8lpJ-NpYijZ0wbB9daZbKWZxyS5Zg7BNBQclfzbh5fNvmf9b6A8TOtAb2kExqB8NF2LDHbnjP54bJBzsQ7XR5vzveqhfvKeo_xLtGZqCICuyeCXldTgDFQAcVU80iloZF-HutObOD5URfaX7fF1w/s3204/C29758A0-6653-4645-BC81-74060040B084.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3204" data-original-width="2771" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52PmPcYzT-KfswuORcK3IhHrNFjjuqXTzSRw1it8lpJ-NpYijZ0wbB9daZbKWZxyS5Zg7BNBQclfzbh5fNvmf9b6A8TOtAb2kExqB8NF2LDHbnjP54bJBzsQ7XR5vzveqhfvKeo_xLtGZqCICuyeCXldTgDFQAcVU80iloZF-HutObOD5URfaX7fF1w/s320/C29758A0-6653-4645-BC81-74060040B084.jpeg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I heard someone say this is a stack and whack style quilt. I love the kitties.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4iIv9yHSk_J_oPPY0u4u9Va7jyKmXsz1a_ZTjCk-8xmHtjGevtWdQP32QogL1ExnbrN7cuy3p8uh78jr9lltXZmNlup7iJrkgJJ4yTHsCQ6nWObbddZhe5VLkcxJHTWq3IOYVZSeiUUJdK7UEEOzJ3Gw5vhrPTxWRkN3wequNBSOZNssext5fp70YA/s4032/71C5C994-8FC1-4E74-8588-CF9079F147DC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4iIv9yHSk_J_oPPY0u4u9Va7jyKmXsz1a_ZTjCk-8xmHtjGevtWdQP32QogL1ExnbrN7cuy3p8uh78jr9lltXZmNlup7iJrkgJJ4yTHsCQ6nWObbddZhe5VLkcxJHTWq3IOYVZSeiUUJdK7UEEOzJ3Gw5vhrPTxWRkN3wequNBSOZNssext5fp70YA/s320/71C5C994-8FC1-4E74-8588-CF9079F147DC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was the only quilt I noticed that was hand quilted. Most seemed to be quilted by machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AuQikWLSBfV8m7QCzeyPQMrBM_82R-4urQb0_HG74rytwfD6xARY7Snf_paN4rtVLKRgPy42byDvzVXU81lvB6oD52gUjcEFADotF7SL8pTpSHSc1iy9Xhcr5w0PVK4gE9EfueqE3y1EwH8kSl115ZZDjLyQPiJ3UYbDADXOXVNwaDQfRbRwR3-5zA/s4032/B1C04187-158A-4C41-B347-F43BFD624590.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AuQikWLSBfV8m7QCzeyPQMrBM_82R-4urQb0_HG74rytwfD6xARY7Snf_paN4rtVLKRgPy42byDvzVXU81lvB6oD52gUjcEFADotF7SL8pTpSHSc1iy9Xhcr5w0PVK4gE9EfueqE3y1EwH8kSl115ZZDjLyQPiJ3UYbDADXOXVNwaDQfRbRwR3-5zA/s320/B1C04187-158A-4C41-B347-F43BFD624590.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A machine just can’t capture the softness and crinkly love of hand made stitches. ❤️<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzR-1-wtw9G3nXRbUp1rs0dgtq1XpWRjg0SD0iHnsUBNtN1f6QSfX5IEE1z1kRy9hKmrubwRsPXGXkw_QxYZdrvA8x20xWCWg5RGWbLXFeMvBRc4RsKTkJe1G9Z3TKRfeyAtETWu3mykUey0EzXpxxM_wSMcsCWn5mDleHrmyCbbT9K9H2Wril1exPYQ/s4032/F32FC188-C5D1-4355-8A7A-C90A7CAE88B9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzR-1-wtw9G3nXRbUp1rs0dgtq1XpWRjg0SD0iHnsUBNtN1f6QSfX5IEE1z1kRy9hKmrubwRsPXGXkw_QxYZdrvA8x20xWCWg5RGWbLXFeMvBRc4RsKTkJe1G9Z3TKRfeyAtETWu3mykUey0EzXpxxM_wSMcsCWn5mDleHrmyCbbT9K9H2Wril1exPYQ/s320/F32FC188-C5D1-4355-8A7A-C90A7CAE88B9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaARLhAsHebUPYvOd41QIybjdpMxSgEkPY61lJnQ7x0H8kqhf0n3jKMTILvt61zctadxFR_oPaPWTO3Zng6hGTB2WbQJ4-hiXhtyKWpZu95MUTgiRVf4dTofjGYIHvaX2D3sEB8ZRCADff6shhS56sThC1cUb0nRoqzfdvL_9tG1h0AGlzcqxAi7oyQ/s3023/C6295C5E-5FA7-4219-AE61-B8395BD15261.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2975" data-original-width="3023" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaARLhAsHebUPYvOd41QIybjdpMxSgEkPY61lJnQ7x0H8kqhf0n3jKMTILvt61zctadxFR_oPaPWTO3Zng6hGTB2WbQJ4-hiXhtyKWpZu95MUTgiRVf4dTofjGYIHvaX2D3sEB8ZRCADff6shhS56sThC1cUb0nRoqzfdvL_9tG1h0AGlzcqxAi7oyQ/s320/C6295C5E-5FA7-4219-AE61-B8395BD15261.jpeg" width="320" /></a>I was totally in awe of this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-PJkfAQIndOcXkBNBNv3Af0XZmY2BkZVowXM4yqvu4BNZmhvd8LOCvoF9AHJxCcD1pY4uBqGlWwWQ19EA28p5M7eyHGQO2AklW-YUQAln4mT-psautiJTsvpOk4wJT0ONXIoeeO7whdlg05jXdPa72g-aywnAipk3wNzLcb3X-kMHMPmAx7eWNkwhA/s2797/CA557E49-53B7-45E0-8327-5F04B73EB17B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2797" data-original-width="2738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-PJkfAQIndOcXkBNBNv3Af0XZmY2BkZVowXM4yqvu4BNZmhvd8LOCvoF9AHJxCcD1pY4uBqGlWwWQ19EA28p5M7eyHGQO2AklW-YUQAln4mT-psautiJTsvpOk4wJT0ONXIoeeO7whdlg05jXdPa72g-aywnAipk3wNzLcb3X-kMHMPmAx7eWNkwhA/s320/CA557E49-53B7-45E0-8327-5F04B73EB17B.jpeg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful and Patriotic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgwWoxCabWfrbrEt2_mLoK8OpiJbyhUJhDxhvwW_Fz19MqNNGeUmBWFD3C6mZaYmweggtb9Ij683bSPIQ3iLD4vHZiP9GKFyGmPb2Y6dvS3SXRWtqLALRTzTEjYWKF8LpU_jtaxD22f5L0s8pxbY42gAU1cTh7ul9SiJR1aJGj99LYFfng5MY-CzFVA/s4032/975A0262-E578-46D7-819B-FA76A7D7452C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgwWoxCabWfrbrEt2_mLoK8OpiJbyhUJhDxhvwW_Fz19MqNNGeUmBWFD3C6mZaYmweggtb9Ij683bSPIQ3iLD4vHZiP9GKFyGmPb2Y6dvS3SXRWtqLALRTzTEjYWKF8LpU_jtaxD22f5L0s8pxbY42gAU1cTh7ul9SiJR1aJGj99LYFfng5MY-CzFVA/s320/975A0262-E578-46D7-819B-FA76A7D7452C.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Classic red white and blue! I loved this simple quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmliqVqe3iQ3VXL0RzcS_VBKDPSCXPzX9KzrXqrAvnJbFugQ-ZjxsoFCFqxynliZUklG5pHu2NH29fFqDVDcyZT_oJqXu3993odnV244ng0k_JBezsSPCIkCpXp-wf2e7Sqm0eS-BRnWYF7pXMQytNi5F5kzcJ695r3Kw10Px7_7iW2chNZbbyZGeXfA/s3223/364A72D6-542B-49E9-BA21-955D115C10FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3223" data-original-width="3023" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmliqVqe3iQ3VXL0RzcS_VBKDPSCXPzX9KzrXqrAvnJbFugQ-ZjxsoFCFqxynliZUklG5pHu2NH29fFqDVDcyZT_oJqXu3993odnV244ng0k_JBezsSPCIkCpXp-wf2e7Sqm0eS-BRnWYF7pXMQytNi5F5kzcJ695r3Kw10Px7_7iW2chNZbbyZGeXfA/s320/364A72D6-542B-49E9-BA21-955D115C10FC.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m not a fan of sugar skulls, but this quilt was amazing. Totally appliquéd! Look at those tiny little dots! She must have used tweezers! Beautiful!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSMxCvhZhKy8JhdtS_QuhX8FVB8fgWKrOiYz5t51WDbzLZXIk3HraoMiwJtDu4Vb0KR6XRHoOvcgP90-aPwxnUbM3bF_U3QAzFGvCmKwsNG54iwAiFC0xfj-9mY8oU98pbeYDtj160qPIGh_Uint8CniffbsP0VN0h0_SXT_9OXMYkGkcuSUtH4EVWQ/s4032/06BFC40E-F4B6-4C71-A5CA-7D77364ED889.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSMxCvhZhKy8JhdtS_QuhX8FVB8fgWKrOiYz5t51WDbzLZXIk3HraoMiwJtDu4Vb0KR6XRHoOvcgP90-aPwxnUbM3bF_U3QAzFGvCmKwsNG54iwAiFC0xfj-9mY8oU98pbeYDtj160qPIGh_Uint8CniffbsP0VN0h0_SXT_9OXMYkGkcuSUtH4EVWQ/s320/06BFC40E-F4B6-4C71-A5CA-7D77364ED889.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ric rac basket handles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Gorgeous calicoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv50M3fYK1xWMFHUXOmjd0DQSWgecW9B98TD0xEKJ8f6VsdAjX14fO7VWwwhIMtdYuRyu7anmBp4gt2EDfUZNPQPMAg-RtFwa7WzGOKnc7xpLbxvruZ136NqgzWX_rE2xLyN6iOXw0gRPXSjpPw5tsRJftvWvxT1WW-1za03t2Q1b0WYLUS-FYzlZmLg/s3079/E7288F67-123B-4427-BC97-9DFEEE4FAAA3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3079" data-original-width="3022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv50M3fYK1xWMFHUXOmjd0DQSWgecW9B98TD0xEKJ8f6VsdAjX14fO7VWwwhIMtdYuRyu7anmBp4gt2EDfUZNPQPMAg-RtFwa7WzGOKnc7xpLbxvruZ136NqgzWX_rE2xLyN6iOXw0gRPXSjpPw5tsRJftvWvxT1WW-1za03t2Q1b0WYLUS-FYzlZmLg/s320/E7288F67-123B-4427-BC97-9DFEEE4FAAA3.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful fall quilt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_fBLy_gv8ojIFtP_X8ocDWeqi8Rx71MwwxUp9ELZNyqS1jnaykCoTZvhUZsmrQGSj7QUpUOX9weTfucLY8tbdO80D5LvmLKAodUpNeE8NKDaOSGjbufP3aF5CVKfuICkE9Shoy9dsP4wcvi-WGgXzzbsBdcZEgsEV1uXh9EU3BMIIcc2qwREOCJiqA/s3071/2B88F4B2-A744-4D57-8C34-112F2563FBAE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3071" data-original-width="2655" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_fBLy_gv8ojIFtP_X8ocDWeqi8Rx71MwwxUp9ELZNyqS1jnaykCoTZvhUZsmrQGSj7QUpUOX9weTfucLY8tbdO80D5LvmLKAodUpNeE8NKDaOSGjbufP3aF5CVKfuICkE9Shoy9dsP4wcvi-WGgXzzbsBdcZEgsEV1uXh9EU3BMIIcc2qwREOCJiqA/s320/2B88F4B2-A744-4D57-8C34-112F2563FBAE.jpeg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful Quilt of Valor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeHs-Wd4dSjTkKsVt0VMj_jS_0KiSZiBMx6-VnAippm2jwEOjie8cluQGpeMVeHeDtWJBVYnLNc6t0ZFdh_Dh5I9sVa8kdmxpwNpSgGbL4d61vgFL5HN4jedK1ucWV23R2siFljXfC1LVWq2G3HURhPtmftxJ9RZ0c7wYesObBTD3mi7C00a_DLTqeQ/s3101/D396E08A-BCDF-49FE-992F-7EA17198DD45.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3101" data-original-width="3022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeHs-Wd4dSjTkKsVt0VMj_jS_0KiSZiBMx6-VnAippm2jwEOjie8cluQGpeMVeHeDtWJBVYnLNc6t0ZFdh_Dh5I9sVa8kdmxpwNpSgGbL4d61vgFL5HN4jedK1ucWV23R2siFljXfC1LVWq2G3HURhPtmftxJ9RZ0c7wYesObBTD3mi7C00a_DLTqeQ/s320/D396E08A-BCDF-49FE-992F-7EA17198DD45.jpeg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’ll end here, but there were so many more to see. There were a few vendors, but the best part was like a huge yard sale. There were used patterns, quilting tools, books, notions, etc and FABRICS being sold at rock bottom prices. It was a fun visit.</div></div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-75662785211750067452022-10-15T17:32:00.004-04:002022-10-16T08:42:40.642-04:00Hand Quilted Finish<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6L-kFHf1G1mJwe8wy7WjAS5KA6M0zlGMqFLojhn9M8oz26TJajY1FYWXvjV-gw6o4zDUDLj6B0RXyoQYSmGUZx9xYXMB1K38v8GgsANGQbiTAAdGHPnlRMHt-1d2q19fYNOykcBK1IA9GvXCsnqswhBBVMQi75H8-dzXICBDAHkFgweLFxOwqNytvDw/s3767/0A6A8449-EF0B-4DE7-9EEC-751F68D49152.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3767" data-original-width="2932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6L-kFHf1G1mJwe8wy7WjAS5KA6M0zlGMqFLojhn9M8oz26TJajY1FYWXvjV-gw6o4zDUDLj6B0RXyoQYSmGUZx9xYXMB1K38v8GgsANGQbiTAAdGHPnlRMHt-1d2q19fYNOykcBK1IA9GvXCsnqswhBBVMQi75H8-dzXICBDAHkFgweLFxOwqNytvDw/s320/0A6A8449-EF0B-4DE7-9EEC-751F68D49152.jpeg" width="249" /></a></div><br /> I’m trying to finish up a few things, before I start something new. I bought this quilt top from eBay last year (or even before) mainly because it was cheap and I liked the happy colors. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzGtvhv5aqVZVKjx-wDKbGtCAHgHMmKlR_IQ2hYukoK3RcBv-kcQtMYISHmMFRJEcsBw5MEwlYK7FxZ7EmpDF6YUMZ49IA9RLS3gOIoNCc-Dgqln_4VUizvQlPSKQtDltSl8E4pzvLABxKpD75YjNStAw5HQT51wzFt6-qhtX_fZsSOdje6Uz1NLG0Q/s4032/A9793169-D698-4BF4-9DDB-200DFF5B167E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzGtvhv5aqVZVKjx-wDKbGtCAHgHMmKlR_IQ2hYukoK3RcBv-kcQtMYISHmMFRJEcsBw5MEwlYK7FxZ7EmpDF6YUMZ49IA9RLS3gOIoNCc-Dgqln_4VUizvQlPSKQtDltSl8E4pzvLABxKpD75YjNStAw5HQT51wzFt6-qhtX_fZsSOdje6Uz1NLG0Q/s320/A9793169-D698-4BF4-9DDB-200DFF5B167E.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>It’s actually a preprinted panel (cheater quilt) to which someone added a couple borders. My plan was to quickly hand quilt it with diagonal lines in one direction only. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBqmJQYKiiOb7ZczVtN-Axrkw4uSDso19xbnHt37hWY_xQTL2wMEfZfBFzuvso16VcI6Gc4iprMHJ7XQ0wXSe-5A6CGYDBfuGfOfobncjE-FzlDyXQyWQ5zQNVyGk5vTBHSQChua4QVlVLgf1bLT17rqBUefuyfdGQPXai59Gee-J_dRMq6JJdUzJXw/s4032/D458BA71-B5C5-4034-9C1E-0690A50DB14A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBqmJQYKiiOb7ZczVtN-Axrkw4uSDso19xbnHt37hWY_xQTL2wMEfZfBFzuvso16VcI6Gc4iprMHJ7XQ0wXSe-5A6CGYDBfuGfOfobncjE-FzlDyXQyWQ5zQNVyGk5vTBHSQChua4QVlVLgf1bLT17rqBUefuyfdGQPXai59Gee-J_dRMq6JJdUzJXw/s320/D458BA71-B5C5-4034-9C1E-0690A50DB14A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Needless to say, very shortly into the quilting, I realized I had unintentionally criss crossed my quilting lines. That’s why I had to finish with two sets of diagonal lines. It took a lot longer to complete, but it looks better that way.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNo0kt3pRjfygiWX3l5WKm468EGwtLlSN7ukikv9KUyM9iDAbktfn3C9bx3MzVoDwNDMWlBP3Y3InUMMsLylZP9y-1tNPZCR4H96mlmseJGlxeCOHGzvfn_6FkILCVbm_YBC2lldFv7f2nZBAOAp8hKCzjxweoRdP-6VYkteGQa9eOPU1T3OanibD_g/s3772/E603EE6A-2214-424E-A554-3B8488A491CE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3772" data-original-width="2758" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNo0kt3pRjfygiWX3l5WKm468EGwtLlSN7ukikv9KUyM9iDAbktfn3C9bx3MzVoDwNDMWlBP3Y3InUMMsLylZP9y-1tNPZCR4H96mlmseJGlxeCOHGzvfn_6FkILCVbm_YBC2lldFv7f2nZBAOAp8hKCzjxweoRdP-6VYkteGQa9eOPU1T3OanibD_g/s320/E603EE6A-2214-424E-A554-3B8488A491CE.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See my friendly stray cat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I completed the quilting a month or so ago, but finally put the binding on this week. (Backing is a thrifted sheet and binding also from thrifted fabric.) It is approximately twin size and we will use it for watching tv on the couch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd10NP3b6BGa4izw98j8aVafxVoz-QQzMfdm3uiQErbz-rLYwvtBfNbGspFgUYoUe9jV8IVIO4eyB1n7IOx04DwQhlVMXKQholcRpB7q8zNCjYpLfnNw12fEn5Wr-RQUMgKhIcKIt6pLhTN8AAwoBu9B5AnPM_qRlGeTmgUc8VJ9ydItIV6sc78wl5ZQ/s4032/BA24977A-88CC-4912-A7F3-D2786CC51F97.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd10NP3b6BGa4izw98j8aVafxVoz-QQzMfdm3uiQErbz-rLYwvtBfNbGspFgUYoUe9jV8IVIO4eyB1n7IOx04DwQhlVMXKQholcRpB7q8zNCjYpLfnNw12fEn5Wr-RQUMgKhIcKIt6pLhTN8AAwoBu9B5AnPM_qRlGeTmgUc8VJ9ydItIV6sc78wl5ZQ/s320/BA24977A-88CC-4912-A7F3-D2786CC51F97.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found this Christmas colored yarn at a thrift store while visiting my daughter in Mississippi. I’ve been putting trim on a few dish cloths.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAxjxOYezJEDYKFxhWb2KAF233ridyil4GZjjclL01VNPEP9zvJOKo9upkKQPrSzcaegLq122rwi1Fpa2ShcaUahZwxuY1Fe4_uEepLzKiqeXH3tv9uL4nc4Qd4SBr1DScIoCbWJpqODKwM5u0YRBsoIEI9fjTELJecRk3ByhL2HjoNZurvf_m0W85Q/s4032/C8C3CBC9-49DE-430C-A0B3-4860283704A6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAxjxOYezJEDYKFxhWb2KAF233ridyil4GZjjclL01VNPEP9zvJOKo9upkKQPrSzcaegLq122rwi1Fpa2ShcaUahZwxuY1Fe4_uEepLzKiqeXH3tv9uL4nc4Qd4SBr1DScIoCbWJpqODKwM5u0YRBsoIEI9fjTELJecRk3ByhL2HjoNZurvf_m0W85Q/s320/C8C3CBC9-49DE-430C-A0B3-4860283704A6.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I continue to work on Santa Claus. Zoom for a better view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2022/10/slow-sunday-stitching_02075367909.html">Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching. Go here</a> to see what others are hand stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRv5BMFgBwtzD04-rAAnWLi7fiOsP2UeuVoj-8XM5z7aAHVtBwps-owKOoW9ElJWsGEC9pYAC6na_T88G76QvYt1ckr_BIWviLyQ9fu3nUdPo2BGUQhtn1j5IIei1fS3Jk7IhCB5v47tx39l8Lyg8z_qSP5m4997y8AqKluU06CyREPnV2WmKn7CbDg/s4032/7D59C4CC-B7A7-4692-9189-EAAEA5DC86AC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRv5BMFgBwtzD04-rAAnWLi7fiOsP2UeuVoj-8XM5z7aAHVtBwps-owKOoW9ElJWsGEC9pYAC6na_T88G76QvYt1ckr_BIWviLyQ9fu3nUdPo2BGUQhtn1j5IIei1fS3Jk7IhCB5v47tx39l8Lyg8z_qSP5m4997y8AqKluU06CyREPnV2WmKn7CbDg/s320/7D59C4CC-B7A7-4692-9189-EAAEA5DC86AC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’ve shown this little quilt before and it’s still a favorite. I don’t do much decorating for fall, but I do like this on my table. It took a couple weeks to have new tile floors installed a few years ago. I sat in the sewing room during the installer’s work hours, locked inside with three dogs, while hand stitching this little quilt together. Two of those dogs are gone now. 🌈🌈. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">About that stray cat, he has become so friendly, and follows me around like a puppy when I’m outside. I have never picked him up, but I can rub on him all day if I wanted. So, I know I need to do the responsible thing and have him neutered. Yikes! Soon, I promise. Did I mention there are three new young kittens coming around these days? The things we get ourselves into ——</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">🐈⬛ </div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-3132668726569981552022-10-05T19:03:00.001-04:002022-10-05T19:03:59.769-04:00Halloween Wall Hanging<p> I’ve long admired those who have a little quilt for each season. While many of you have many quilts for each season, my goal is to have just one to hang in my foyer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPENawn-zkEwBjL80esoUdZdIyv7tsKa1d2Mo1n_Aj8Cng_WU1ooCBLZ_UY5wABIyjyyUCSAQ52c0jLpmSYwG47cwqdnHjX1vev2koNw40HIVXzNEzXPfOB6oQsel_xWk416j9KgCLkcvCUtZcTU_2QR6FNYRvLGwc78tJciEuXOceKP8mm1XbHa0qyg/s2574/C37FB11C-12FF-4BBD-909F-37B4BBE0F638.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2574" data-original-width="2422" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPENawn-zkEwBjL80esoUdZdIyv7tsKa1d2Mo1n_Aj8Cng_WU1ooCBLZ_UY5wABIyjyyUCSAQ52c0jLpmSYwG47cwqdnHjX1vev2koNw40HIVXzNEzXPfOB6oQsel_xWk416j9KgCLkcvCUtZcTU_2QR6FNYRvLGwc78tJciEuXOceKP8mm1XbHa0qyg/s320/C37FB11C-12FF-4BBD-909F-37B4BBE0F638.jpeg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p>I used a thrifted scrub top for the cute little critters. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDx8vB0U2B95V3R1sIfLmVaLgCZ-cjkRFqTQAGxlcmmDOq-G-nJflzjX9Fo9HWborQiUmUODhQFacTFko3Sdzz188Mwwz-BX5e7JG56ZmvT8jqNq8uL_IEwZ3_pKk7Tfcth23ZkPokDehmAs0b_FAUfuLVuxTlTLZYuokv2d8ncmNQH7ncrEzBe5VNA/s320/F030F921-9002-4FBC-9866-AD8FDF3B9F36.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>One of my favorite blocks reminds me of my new stray cat who has now become a little love bug. ❤️<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWCrRz-KTKyRjTHj8MNcYcEJ6xUKLUcstfVX_wR5aBTCd4FLNI-yPKJJMu6F7jyGl4U20QBCTW_irIfEq9VjwglKhOKrVrv2XZ7jUIgLjCAKF1s5B16wI6kqVwsFy7IS_ycdgk8cSG4hW4rgPHhZHflsTzZ8Z-FZoaC-RME3a1XCT3IQuUAmp-NlgjA/s4032/6A76AF0F-D85D-44CB-A74F-61E52B1DE6CE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWCrRz-KTKyRjTHj8MNcYcEJ6xUKLUcstfVX_wR5aBTCd4FLNI-yPKJJMu6F7jyGl4U20QBCTW_irIfEq9VjwglKhOKrVrv2XZ7jUIgLjCAKF1s5B16wI6kqVwsFy7IS_ycdgk8cSG4hW4rgPHhZHflsTzZ8Z-FZoaC-RME3a1XCT3IQuUAmp-NlgjA/s320/6A76AF0F-D85D-44CB-A74F-61E52B1DE6CE.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbR6zItUmqcPFXKU56SX1HsUa-c1HiIbdkvjzhbdU-f7pdkLfFXb-v-KTCCr0AYCa44XTRS2cOPVpN8_I-8fP2r_aL6wetBE_RUM02UeJSj1orGRKDHcN5_2iQ_76ZJI6vRJA9CHSSDoUxAqMMEydPyRJ44cW1mKgW1oFPpEvZTS1duAjUIZdfoS36A/s3042/B0FF59BD-DBD9-41FE-894D-0777609A188C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="2935" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbR6zItUmqcPFXKU56SX1HsUa-c1HiIbdkvjzhbdU-f7pdkLfFXb-v-KTCCr0AYCa44XTRS2cOPVpN8_I-8fP2r_aL6wetBE_RUM02UeJSj1orGRKDHcN5_2iQ_76ZJI6vRJA9CHSSDoUxAqMMEydPyRJ44cW1mKgW1oFPpEvZTS1duAjUIZdfoS36A/s320/B0FF59BD-DBD9-41FE-894D-0777609A188C.jpeg" width="309" /></a></div><div>Another favorite because it reminds me of my little old Sweet Pea girl.</div><div><br /></div><div>I probably won’t have one ready for November, but I’m still working on the redwork Santa, in hopes that he will make it to the door by December.</div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-18348646997083006282022-10-03T10:30:00.000-04:002022-10-03T10:30:29.236-04:00Plans With No Action<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoobQ7uCGRw_A8bnYJGfkHtPQoIwd6Tq428HWyp5DPq9fVT4-AIIJ8h7Gyi8ehJWIngrdeILegIulv7iWxuMECLNgtRsWOOLPT3zqEPScNgr949SreGfzzR_EO5b792zZFPckY0yzVSXcn58IDTZP_yNgzI3YzzCC0wL8mrO1fcsFprNPjOIc5YFyNlQ/s2933/9D846E1A-1D5B-4C22-BD9F-F033E2FBEAA7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="2624" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoobQ7uCGRw_A8bnYJGfkHtPQoIwd6Tq428HWyp5DPq9fVT4-AIIJ8h7Gyi8ehJWIngrdeILegIulv7iWxuMECLNgtRsWOOLPT3zqEPScNgr949SreGfzzR_EO5b792zZFPckY0yzVSXcn58IDTZP_yNgzI3YzzCC0wL8mrO1fcsFprNPjOIc5YFyNlQ/s320/9D846E1A-1D5B-4C22-BD9F-F033E2FBEAA7.jpeg" width="286" /></a></div><br /> It seems every year around Christmas time, I tell myself I’m going to do better next year. I tend to make plans and dream about what I want done before next Christmas. I had several quilts I wanted to whip up, along with several other things.<p></p><p>So, it’s October, and this is the only one I’ve completed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-xNOmHeCeLUHzqg5ayNrjiixnwPPobSYbLzLSrPuaxLOT0GqLWn5Cscrx7PTwzANPNdhtEeDza7XHJngQ35GTCH8K73aAXyWED-Bfs1aKDeRB47Fli67SPJaFQFgw-2hFUvDPE8DMlh-0X2PPuIvjq8YVwopmM49VMfbiY9h4D3Ptg_XQTiBbI3QtQ/s3627/533DE89A-4A11-4DA2-B7EA-F020821578C9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3627" data-original-width="2902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-xNOmHeCeLUHzqg5ayNrjiixnwPPobSYbLzLSrPuaxLOT0GqLWn5Cscrx7PTwzANPNdhtEeDza7XHJngQ35GTCH8K73aAXyWED-Bfs1aKDeRB47Fli67SPJaFQFgw-2hFUvDPE8DMlh-0X2PPuIvjq8YVwopmM49VMfbiY9h4D3Ptg_XQTiBbI3QtQ/s320/533DE89A-4A11-4DA2-B7EA-F020821578C9.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p>I’ve made a little progress on my redwork Santa. I’ve found a regular time of each day to work on him, as my friend got me interested in a couple of soap operas before she passed away last month. I catch myself saying “this is so cheesy, this is so stupid” , but I keep going back. Sewing while I watch the soaps, makes me feel a little less guilty for watching. 😁</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggskZhJHwPfiEUMjouqr5yM-h_elLe2cDS0BTHx6xfTOJ9XtmhtyZfOqcrs7u3e3QCnfg4ui4kdmbTrOscgrJP5fQ7DnfZPV3L3RdIRYqEDUQpccMVMmSGkDU0GzhEzQe8lcqffIu229nKEBjZvWxPxXlsrV0gsb-2W_13DXZUvYHAkOnRDbhp2V1vFg/s1257/1B533E2C-7DD5-4B0C-B0A9-0753E2805929.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggskZhJHwPfiEUMjouqr5yM-h_elLe2cDS0BTHx6xfTOJ9XtmhtyZfOqcrs7u3e3QCnfg4ui4kdmbTrOscgrJP5fQ7DnfZPV3L3RdIRYqEDUQpccMVMmSGkDU0GzhEzQe8lcqffIu229nKEBjZvWxPxXlsrV0gsb-2W_13DXZUvYHAkOnRDbhp2V1vFg/s320/1B533E2C-7DD5-4B0C-B0A9-0753E2805929.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><p>I drove to Mississippi with my dog and visited this girl for a week. I really had to push aside some anxiety and trust in God to make that trip. It went well and I’m so happy I visited. ❤️</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMOj3Fpv663x0EzgN297WEbOdQVjL6E0kM4xga3n-VxPE_ERj99cPxd0F4PlOYf-8fjNJilx42PUjiWbP4M_DTQusc-FiFy7FO-t1b3Jg5bTOzJ7wyomg8fL8_BYPuuhpuL-ry_J0oKWX3XkFfv2_b4abJqPSuAldtqX3LY_z6DtVX8vBqHp8RmJb6g/s1419/47640139-F551-41D7-802D-EC609109271F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="916" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMOj3Fpv663x0EzgN297WEbOdQVjL6E0kM4xga3n-VxPE_ERj99cPxd0F4PlOYf-8fjNJilx42PUjiWbP4M_DTQusc-FiFy7FO-t1b3Jg5bTOzJ7wyomg8fL8_BYPuuhpuL-ry_J0oKWX3XkFfv2_b4abJqPSuAldtqX3LY_z6DtVX8vBqHp8RmJb6g/s320/47640139-F551-41D7-802D-EC609109271F.jpeg" width="207" /></a></div><p>And I can always find time for reading, as my 15 year old Sweet Pea keeps me close by her side these days. I picked this book up on a whim and it wasn’t anything like I expected. However, I loved it ! It was about a young family in Alaska and the anxiety and heartbreaks of a young mother, trying to hold a family together while her husband was commercial fishing. It stayed on my heart for a couple days after I finished reading it. I couldn’t decide if I was “grieving about” or “satisfied with” the ending.</p><p>If any of you have read it, I’d love to know your thoughts. It’s an older book, and if you are anything like me, I forget what I’ve read a few days later. But let me know if you’ve read it!</p><p>.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-27415024077726192882022-09-02T12:39:00.000-04:002022-09-02T12:39:10.094-04:00Farewell, See You Soon<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHfn8SrrdeFj9E2V1PKOQvFtxotR2E5hoi4YKr2BKXDAUd4hxiQvLsCmqZHw1vp7EC2fcja2sXo_wtqA9kmczMiyxSpU3gggIwGu74GSxQHBE05g1LnCPq3CsLQGiOlqCFCieQh6E3gpA95ry_w6Br_pOfqjg5MmOd3bT3GKfqfGttsdDsixhIAdg5A/s2208/0E48B76B-E158-423A-9FAB-81AE9F5F879A.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHfn8SrrdeFj9E2V1PKOQvFtxotR2E5hoi4YKr2BKXDAUd4hxiQvLsCmqZHw1vp7EC2fcja2sXo_wtqA9kmczMiyxSpU3gggIwGu74GSxQHBE05g1LnCPq3CsLQGiOlqCFCieQh6E3gpA95ry_w6Br_pOfqjg5MmOd3bT3GKfqfGttsdDsixhIAdg5A/s320/0E48B76B-E158-423A-9FAB-81AE9F5F879A.png" width="180" /></a></div>Farewell to thee,<p></p><p>My Sweetest Friend,</p><p>Till heaven calls me,</p><p>And we meet again!</p><p><br /></p><p>I love you, Donna. You taught me so much about love, faith, grace, and prayer. I will always cherish our friendship. 😘</p><p><br /></p><p>March 10, 1963 - September 1, 2022</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-36068047534766813362022-05-01T09:03:00.000-04:002022-05-01T09:03:14.558-04:00Sunday Blogging<p> I stitched two whole rows on this preprinted quilt top. Does that count as sewing this week?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0VsfiX3zWXs0jKPI4tGbpfWkmx_xDwQlpPVSrjUoODlLHLFRYkbmOqArFsukvdGV-QFFJ5021aZ_DV8H5OM7uVGpNhUzZA7-0OOpWXM1MPZbtWh-cDKShVvn0rP2vD6herDHrKKGr31VOOBNjVgahysx9XSZ4qrusrFKfI5FjRBxywzAieoJrs-fxg/s4032/0E4E4CB7-DAA1-42DC-A4CD-7E8E88495B86.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0VsfiX3zWXs0jKPI4tGbpfWkmx_xDwQlpPVSrjUoODlLHLFRYkbmOqArFsukvdGV-QFFJ5021aZ_DV8H5OM7uVGpNhUzZA7-0OOpWXM1MPZbtWh-cDKShVvn0rP2vD6herDHrKKGr31VOOBNjVgahysx9XSZ4qrusrFKfI5FjRBxywzAieoJrs-fxg/s320/0E4E4CB7-DAA1-42DC-A4CD-7E8E88495B86.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We had two really tall pine trees removed from our yard this week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ELemgK2PMB8YzlTO7Z93sTFnTnnQMKlL_1kt8K7-wXhiQlybrx41lQuiOAivrIC8nMboZN7lr11y7sFmdFiisuEVhcKbCf8nbGf-ELSKLj9am_sfiveqxLq51MT47WBmOJL7OpQ9aav2oZc1sJJsrxtFF3rsV_35l5VdTV6aACE0xHTgap5LpjLyxA/s4032/7E65BA0E-168E-4FB7-9D06-94B016E59C7D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ELemgK2PMB8YzlTO7Z93sTFnTnnQMKlL_1kt8K7-wXhiQlybrx41lQuiOAivrIC8nMboZN7lr11y7sFmdFiisuEVhcKbCf8nbGf-ELSKLj9am_sfiveqxLq51MT47WBmOJL7OpQ9aav2oZc1sJJsrxtFF3rsV_35l5VdTV6aACE0xHTgap5LpjLyxA/s320/7E65BA0E-168E-4FB7-9D06-94B016E59C7D.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>For the past several months, I’ve been trying to befriend two stray cats . (Both male) We have come a long way, in that I can now pet both of them, although the black one still makes me a little nervous. They sometimes fight, which makes me sad. The yellow one is missing an eye. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggP4w4i92M3_tT2332BRJw9Kokt2rI5vvhTarvtS-OOZnenhmGT_g1QuscMM58z_KbQvwovLjyg35F4V8H74CWzYpVviHYk68hs94RZRd12mkkcg109JJYMf_GwvwesCnqDiBhA8gSoZaTBua6HVYqHPsKOGvw8dROjqDJbeXOVGdDlVzHsX8U3X12nA/s2739/8847FBF2-FA2E-4F1F-9245-3A806FBF0A97.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2739" data-original-width="2691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggP4w4i92M3_tT2332BRJw9Kokt2rI5vvhTarvtS-OOZnenhmGT_g1QuscMM58z_KbQvwovLjyg35F4V8H74CWzYpVviHYk68hs94RZRd12mkkcg109JJYMf_GwvwesCnqDiBhA8gSoZaTBua6HVYqHPsKOGvw8dROjqDJbeXOVGdDlVzHsX8U3X12nA/s320/8847FBF2-FA2E-4F1F-9245-3A806FBF0A97.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eMGngtNnjKVL43NWySCLdCgsXoEkotdxqjJCZjJCa6AnwPmUcOMe2saWtHbO0nIex_faGbgvOS5RmiOalCjyKijaUkWMgPceLFluU2FodRDAxzvkAWiCB8wQ6OVS_Mg1iRgMHkNtRD4uG0pUMVwytNND3_bAaLN6iSnHx2WGTcwUu4BLjCiIkgMvpA/s2908/0B147049-E5BB-4431-A57A-556B659808C1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2908" data-original-width="2425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eMGngtNnjKVL43NWySCLdCgsXoEkotdxqjJCZjJCa6AnwPmUcOMe2saWtHbO0nIex_faGbgvOS5RmiOalCjyKijaUkWMgPceLFluU2FodRDAxzvkAWiCB8wQ6OVS_Mg1iRgMHkNtRD4uG0pUMVwytNND3_bAaLN6iSnHx2WGTcwUu4BLjCiIkgMvpA/s320/0B147049-E5BB-4431-A57A-556B659808C1.jpeg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I would love to have them both neutered, but I’m more than afraid to trap them and have it done. Any advice would be appreciated, as I would love to keep them and have them live in harmony. 🤪</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmTvuRwtvAWXJICYj3jmRve9hYSIjEbHVL260Q3nWGtfcGYsCtkCh8guMuIGZH3YzDAHUfFNRl-1F8DdSuFWdcYgh3w10rJzEbOzXvEh7zd8KoRUVB0ILfzu8ZYVK2azlbhtSOhLJA8STX89iR-A1ixiy9o3sKA2kZjGLfOn8CfEe8VwXKSVtoumj1g/s2208/85F502C0-CB71-46BB-A788-4F452596B185.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmTvuRwtvAWXJICYj3jmRve9hYSIjEbHVL260Q3nWGtfcGYsCtkCh8guMuIGZH3YzDAHUfFNRl-1F8DdSuFWdcYgh3w10rJzEbOzXvEh7zd8KoRUVB0ILfzu8ZYVK2azlbhtSOhLJA8STX89iR-A1ixiy9o3sKA2kZjGLfOn8CfEe8VwXKSVtoumj1g/s320/85F502C0-CB71-46BB-A788-4F452596B185.png" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p>I’ll leave you with our little gymnast, Brinley Kate. She has been competing for approximately a year now and won first place recently. She is everything her Grandma always dreamed of being.... lol... I don’t have an athletic bone in my body. I’m so proud of her. ❤️</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-25442426145051244772022-04-24T09:20:00.002-04:002022-04-24T09:20:44.588-04:00This and That<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkgIatKISHiCnllWVUuF3ksoWya1ujUOFwNp-4ySoaDRLwdqhyHmnUa1GpgUk8k6Mv4_pJbKgZalZB__Tk7BEO8GyFuIIIo3PkP6o9O-n1KJepkRXUqco4H1YHHyKcr00YXZJeJRNmD74aygIwGWEja9_N0LmjtOJoLBpOex9TDu40roxA3Gay-lMSw/s4032/C054DACE-9D8A-489D-A0C7-CFCB63B76D53.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkgIatKISHiCnllWVUuF3ksoWya1ujUOFwNp-4ySoaDRLwdqhyHmnUa1GpgUk8k6Mv4_pJbKgZalZB__Tk7BEO8GyFuIIIo3PkP6o9O-n1KJepkRXUqco4H1YHHyKcr00YXZJeJRNmD74aygIwGWEja9_N0LmjtOJoLBpOex9TDu40roxA3Gay-lMSw/s320/C054DACE-9D8A-489D-A0C7-CFCB63B76D53.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> I’ve been busy, but not a lot to show for it, as far as sewing goes. I hope to discipline myself to get back to it. I have this lap size quilt ready for binding.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFNZxnFOnVQVc3u7K4e1X-_uG3zV3haBn9MvpWp7PULxxiNC21iAZd4PvcOtr8OhDiMPzi5YNBBx3bDP781XMSGwwu_LzJz-QxCZug3RBXwp6UfHFVBBzP3r-d5hmeeUzmRmWVQRqBr9yioqfgjTP0U1NeYVS3HzcLlSmCaLNWiBLQiEktA1fS02oQw/s899/CD740313-976B-4AE3-96D5-8ABD0CA33D5C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="899" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFNZxnFOnVQVc3u7K4e1X-_uG3zV3haBn9MvpWp7PULxxiNC21iAZd4PvcOtr8OhDiMPzi5YNBBx3bDP781XMSGwwu_LzJz-QxCZug3RBXwp6UfHFVBBzP3r-d5hmeeUzmRmWVQRqBr9yioqfgjTP0U1NeYVS3HzcLlSmCaLNWiBLQiEktA1fS02oQw/s320/CD740313-976B-4AE3-96D5-8ABD0CA33D5C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Made this cute candle mat for a friend.</p><p>I’ve made myself some dish cloths. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw-gB6EevBfWNPuBLGT_cV9MTS-ZZbla7KElHhvF1L2cbwUjseEY02yT8BiafQiLBmO8pJtAh2A-aOrG4N9szK421f5uzaAx78m3AJhFmV1docc_VsLYx9ZnS69IQMSjTUhG2ysutKtMKMbNslrixPBG43LCqe4zgGjEWtz9PieCDqvXMmSJ_POr6jQ/s4032/BA57E022-9DCE-4319-97FE-48B906F2E007.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw-gB6EevBfWNPuBLGT_cV9MTS-ZZbla7KElHhvF1L2cbwUjseEY02yT8BiafQiLBmO8pJtAh2A-aOrG4N9szK421f5uzaAx78m3AJhFmV1docc_VsLYx9ZnS69IQMSjTUhG2ysutKtMKMbNslrixPBG43LCqe4zgGjEWtz9PieCDqvXMmSJ_POr6jQ/s320/BA57E022-9DCE-4319-97FE-48B906F2E007.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUga-6YC5_1Ic4fmRZxVHPG0YSFor4YXXOTOtA8c8r0HrvIheX7yiZ6BVmg5fb7aqzZC-eW5nd8zjkVkyRoU1BdAqnk5WksAGcuqfJhz89RBJmGE8s7AqBLvy48JVuV3Wi94GFgzZJpaYbYnaSiSamk428FQSHnOirp0X886SK67uSnCKK94olLsffCg/s4032/E615C0F7-8FE7-4786-B2ED-5C181A7C574F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUga-6YC5_1Ic4fmRZxVHPG0YSFor4YXXOTOtA8c8r0HrvIheX7yiZ6BVmg5fb7aqzZC-eW5nd8zjkVkyRoU1BdAqnk5WksAGcuqfJhz89RBJmGE8s7AqBLvy48JVuV3Wi94GFgzZJpaYbYnaSiSamk428FQSHnOirp0X886SK67uSnCKK94olLsffCg/s320/E615C0F7-8FE7-4786-B2ED-5C181A7C574F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I redecorated the little bathroom for Christmas. (This is a late post...lol)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj6RZeWoRTfy9o-AOOEb9j9a2KpF1o7vyvdjsvsQwAVeSjh6DROX82Lbjs3ktqTSA2nMhIX1wAL3oF8BCbFSxvcGEcuUoKhCNkgOEyLaPgcmCTyK9p28ons5Ox1k-0hRFkaSw8lCQDiWpTASjEQvOsp47R5mn6zfdis741kk9r34zbkrXcpc1mutbbQ/s4032/BEB7F09A-82A2-41B2-A6D1-20F45D8E070C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj6RZeWoRTfy9o-AOOEb9j9a2KpF1o7vyvdjsvsQwAVeSjh6DROX82Lbjs3ktqTSA2nMhIX1wAL3oF8BCbFSxvcGEcuUoKhCNkgOEyLaPgcmCTyK9p28ons5Ox1k-0hRFkaSw8lCQDiWpTASjEQvOsp47R5mn6zfdis741kk9r34zbkrXcpc1mutbbQ/s320/BEB7F09A-82A2-41B2-A6D1-20F45D8E070C.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Hubby learned to make biscuits. 🤣</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtCyBehSzSk2lRMQp7ZJjjheJTcsaaa1u585gnFjLV2spiiBTcqW2asw9eGHbJxmJ_asRuYKtyNgz4n-PEEDWoBhPxWa21xUGSkrSmM7pc7N-cnOuSnAsCAdyxQtryi3memiFw_o5mkD5nDEnnibzR2G87XVNYJVx2Eutz4tbYIKEHNUHePEOXBnqtg/s4032/9C1B3F87-24CA-4A93-BCCF-54E9F1906F43.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtCyBehSzSk2lRMQp7ZJjjheJTcsaaa1u585gnFjLV2spiiBTcqW2asw9eGHbJxmJ_asRuYKtyNgz4n-PEEDWoBhPxWa21xUGSkrSmM7pc7N-cnOuSnAsCAdyxQtryi3memiFw_o5mkD5nDEnnibzR2G87XVNYJVx2Eutz4tbYIKEHNUHePEOXBnqtg/s320/9C1B3F87-24CA-4A93-BCCF-54E9F1906F43.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjRkeM4BLKgr7Car1TiUIxzXDFSdAJP7v3L7rgjh6aNwBRZl-n2Qx63EJ7zmq7CrNca3Z_Zb9WfAjMyR8sivYZV1VvQalNKmfjkaTE5lYWuXe83DFlAw4jbWUQFJ2nZmOXVGihqul21XQEJ5MZygAFUkXjj81mHnP4qk-jt5KjZe7S-Pa5VpL3u_Dmw/s4032/831C1786-E4E2-4A55-8300-30305860E57F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjRkeM4BLKgr7Car1TiUIxzXDFSdAJP7v3L7rgjh6aNwBRZl-n2Qx63EJ7zmq7CrNca3Z_Zb9WfAjMyR8sivYZV1VvQalNKmfjkaTE5lYWuXe83DFlAw4jbWUQFJ2nZmOXVGihqul21XQEJ5MZygAFUkXjj81mHnP4qk-jt5KjZe7S-Pa5VpL3u_Dmw/s320/831C1786-E4E2-4A55-8300-30305860E57F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Current photos. Butterbean has a pink dogwood by his grave. He had yellow daffodils a few weeks before this photo was taken.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1OsEpX73MfKO8z-j5nrZ-7n5mSTPwh9EuNv4vzmvlx2QeBxuZCGLWHwFcKPVRaA3_k3C4XqtUnEE4Wjq5kAyjAWWYKrbNOgCXY4K6otrsia0KCSrviS0rE6toQZFheUYJz3sh63jJ_Sl0wWEsoZ8tUIYmslY9iOYYPJLc_jgYQkKl3GgXRWFki9GSDA/s4032/284D1E06-D217-45E0-8EF3-A5230A64CBC1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1OsEpX73MfKO8z-j5nrZ-7n5mSTPwh9EuNv4vzmvlx2QeBxuZCGLWHwFcKPVRaA3_k3C4XqtUnEE4Wjq5kAyjAWWYKrbNOgCXY4K6otrsia0KCSrviS0rE6toQZFheUYJz3sh63jJ_Sl0wWEsoZ8tUIYmslY9iOYYPJLc_jgYQkKl3GgXRWFki9GSDA/s320/284D1E06-D217-45E0-8EF3-A5230A64CBC1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>My sidekick, Sweet Pea, will be 15 in a few weeks. She’s deaf and full of barks and anxiety. We have her on medication for her anxiety, which helps some, but not perfectly. I’m pretty home bound these days with this girl, but she rides with me to get our grocery orders. You would think I’d get lots of sewing done in these circumstances, but alas.... she is very needy. ☹️</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-21014134432328266652021-10-24T16:48:00.004-04:002021-10-24T16:48:59.038-04:00Nothing to See Here<p> I promised myself I would post regularly, as a way to measure progress and also as a way to motivate myself to create.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgBk5pPrP6w/YXXB8-fxsoI/AAAAAAAAMo0/rRgOW_C6WikukgrsCxH7OPf0sXrc91uEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A5B6E1CA-BC03-4216-B37A-EF6B5B9C869E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgBk5pPrP6w/YXXB8-fxsoI/AAAAAAAAMo0/rRgOW_C6WikukgrsCxH7OPf0sXrc91uEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A5B6E1CA-BC03-4216-B37A-EF6B5B9C869E.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The recent trip to Mississippi really played a number on my back. I haven’t felt like doing much of anything. Thankfully, I can tell it’s getting better now. </p><p>I had painted my small kitchen table a few months ago and had plans of making a table skirt. Like most ideas that come to mind these days, I forget them almost as quickly as I think them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gI-aBLDi9fE/YXXCyBpAVdI/AAAAAAAAMo8/e6inyzB6tqQJGuU5vnjg7NR811Y9gR1rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/85558EA4-9ABC-4EF3-B5FE-A970B5B32A7E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gI-aBLDi9fE/YXXCyBpAVdI/AAAAAAAAMo8/e6inyzB6tqQJGuU5vnjg7NR811Y9gR1rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/85558EA4-9ABC-4EF3-B5FE-A970B5B32A7E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>While browsing my favorite thrift store last week, I found a stack of these unused curtain panels. The lightbulb turned on and I bought enough to make my table skirt. They were so easy to do... I cut off the tabs and made one simple hem. I threaded a tension rod through the pre-sewn hem and that was it! I only found one tension rod at the thrift store, so I’ll be on the hunt for three more this week.</p><p>Notice I’m set up to sew in my dining room. I have so much clutter in my sewing room, I now feel overwhelmed trying to work in there. Soon I will need to declutter and rethink that area!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06rKSXJLoi4/YXXEZleu3sI/AAAAAAAAMpE/sT5-4drdaLQnNM2AjvjQHQRLZikthyFPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/233EABB2-121C-4095-9D4B-90A399D13AD3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1626" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06rKSXJLoi4/YXXEZleu3sI/AAAAAAAAMpE/sT5-4drdaLQnNM2AjvjQHQRLZikthyFPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/233EABB2-121C-4095-9D4B-90A399D13AD3.jpeg" width="254" /></a></div><br /><p>I pulled out a few washcloths and started some trim for dish cloths. That’s it!!! </p><p>I’m hoping to share a better report next time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-euc777tjNqE/YXXFL0-EcJI/AAAAAAAAMpM/BwJB0sijx04VBTSVxQ61UvwXM2fCGNd_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1576/6D6285DA-98AF-43E8-AA75-03428F3AED37.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-euc777tjNqE/YXXFL0-EcJI/AAAAAAAAMpM/BwJB0sijx04VBTSVxQ61UvwXM2fCGNd_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6D6285DA-98AF-43E8-AA75-03428F3AED37.jpeg" width="252" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m leaving this recipe here for future reference. But if you are from eastern NC, you know what Red Potatoes are. My friend shared this recipe with me. I made them last night for today’s lunch. I only used half the potatoes and didn’t adjust my spices down enough, and mine were too hot. However, the broth is delicious when made correctly, so I will keep this recipe ! </p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-13420655645242614082021-10-10T09:53:00.001-04:002021-10-10T09:53:16.490-04:00Mississippi <p> We just returned home from a 9 day trip to visit the children and their families. We spent 3 days with our son and his family who lives 3 hours away. Then we traveled on to Mississippi to see our daughter and her family’s new home and life there. I loved being with all my grandchildren and miss them already!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8npGMgj7LhI/YWLsUlnsUBI/AAAAAAAAMoE/_k7xsaxIOjcaRUlXmAVg_rgsJqWjmhy0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/D2DD2369-86F0-41EA-BA35-B4B87F3E674F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8npGMgj7LhI/YWLsUlnsUBI/AAAAAAAAMoE/_k7xsaxIOjcaRUlXmAVg_rgsJqWjmhy0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/D2DD2369-86F0-41EA-BA35-B4B87F3E674F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The only thing stitchy to share is this little pillow I made for my daughter before we took our trip. This is a free pattern from Melisa at <a href="https://pinkernpunkinquilting.blogspot.com/?m=1">Pinker and Punkin blog spot</a>. She shares lots of adorable free x stitch patterns there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-712VZd_enjg/YWLtYaSWQII/AAAAAAAAMoM/qKE9q26-04c-tcz57mX6Hn2RP954yp0iACLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/8E87D6D5-F03F-4121-9A09-DADED6C1C322.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-712VZd_enjg/YWLtYaSWQII/AAAAAAAAMoM/qKE9q26-04c-tcz57mX6Hn2RP954yp0iACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/8E87D6D5-F03F-4121-9A09-DADED6C1C322.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I found this beautiful quilt at a local thrift store before we made our trip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-On00Mm3ki7w/YWLt2tA-mkI/AAAAAAAAMoU/zQOOl6kSL-cMA25TLdsBIf-MiSXM6SV2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F4DCAA9A-6626-4F3A-9604-F7F2862CFE69.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-On00Mm3ki7w/YWLt2tA-mkI/AAAAAAAAMoU/zQOOl6kSL-cMA25TLdsBIf-MiSXM6SV2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/F4DCAA9A-6626-4F3A-9604-F7F2862CFE69.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>My daughter ‘needed’ it, so we took it to Mississippi to gift to her. An Instagram friend, who specializes in old quilt restoration, estimated it to be from the 1920’s. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJVzIwCpl_I/YWLuayjWrcI/AAAAAAAAMoc/ufJdgxAcwZwkECtD_4ynxPHFIGW2Y5ZoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/59B7E25F-C43D-49AB-AF9A-8E97AFD06630.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJVzIwCpl_I/YWLuayjWrcI/AAAAAAAAMoc/ufJdgxAcwZwkECtD_4ynxPHFIGW2Y5ZoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/59B7E25F-C43D-49AB-AF9A-8E97AFD06630.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Here’s a photo in its new home. We actually restaged it to the rail on the right, so as not to block Annabelle’s view from her bedroom. I didn’t get that photo, but it looks great there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jRjE-fR5Ndg/YWLvGH2DCnI/AAAAAAAAMok/ejLlt7KwoP09oLEwEuScKXPS2fQ3rqaUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/FBF76B58-A417-4DBF-8853-21D7ACB46C18.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jRjE-fR5Ndg/YWLvGH2DCnI/AAAAAAAAMok/ejLlt7KwoP09oLEwEuScKXPS2fQ3rqaUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FBF76B58-A417-4DBF-8853-21D7ACB46C18.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Very few photos were taken while we were away, but here’s one of Annabelle with the cupcakes she helped her Mama make. </p><p>This week will be a rest and recovery week. It took us 13 hours to drive home from Mississippi, with our sweet 14 year old dachshund riding in our laps. 😳 we all need our rest!! </p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-20959759077047456842021-09-26T08:51:00.004-04:002021-09-26T08:51:53.070-04:00Two little finishes<p> Two little finishes to record. Both of these were easy to make.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHTOE7Bkea4/YVBr__xIOVI/AAAAAAAAMnY/96SC09xGz8sdSIncdaZVlNesFIDpjCaVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F0CC0BF4-C4B7-4D31-B080-41F9F0CC6F98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1441" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHTOE7Bkea4/YVBr__xIOVI/AAAAAAAAMnY/96SC09xGz8sdSIncdaZVlNesFIDpjCaVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/F0CC0BF4-C4B7-4D31-B080-41F9F0CC6F98.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div>I’ll be stitching a little pumpkin today. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fir1OonG2I0/YVBr7eKvrfI/AAAAAAAAMnU/8cibD4G1zpIgvN14hp8kT8uWR0uf6B0pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3560/78BDD945-E022-46C5-B89C-886543F5D2F6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3560" data-original-width="2586" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fir1OonG2I0/YVBr7eKvrfI/AAAAAAAAMnU/8cibD4G1zpIgvN14hp8kT8uWR0uf6B0pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78BDD945-E022-46C5-B89C-886543F5D2F6.jpeg" width="232" /></a></div>Little cross stitch is fun.<p></p><div>(Comments off)</div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-41581540892089927262021-09-19T10:15:00.005-04:002021-09-19T10:15:49.406-04:00Sunday progress report<p> I put these blocks together, but totally left the original pattern behind. (Pattern has a cute whale appliqués on) I was ready to make a finish. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-vsJCxaSks/YUdE-gSeKcI/AAAAAAAAMm4/1L6uiE-YXNgWHEGWr1OQmBJ42xNQJ_UEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/853F5419-9755-475A-89AF-1A0027A74DA9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1785" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-vsJCxaSks/YUdE-gSeKcI/AAAAAAAAMm4/1L6uiE-YXNgWHEGWr1OQmBJ42xNQJ_UEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/853F5419-9755-475A-89AF-1A0027A74DA9.jpeg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><p>And the strawberry x stitch is coming along.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_LsNSS4UqE/YUdFYoIanRI/AAAAAAAAMnA/kTnob15AEqkYmtWdLKwsIsRVSCjuywr2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/660C4C70-5AA0-4BFF-B8E3-3CA5B3BB83DF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2038" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_LsNSS4UqE/YUdFYoIanRI/AAAAAAAAMnA/kTnob15AEqkYmtWdLKwsIsRVSCjuywr2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/660C4C70-5AA0-4BFF-B8E3-3CA5B3BB83DF.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p>I should have it finished, as I’ve been on self isolation this week for Covid exposure. Instead, I fell down the Gabby Petito rabbit hole. I pray they find her soon.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-33587687633811685292021-09-12T13:01:00.003-04:002021-09-13T17:34:58.488-04:00Sept 12, 2021<p> I finished a little cross stitch piece this week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HDHaP30Jlho/YT4uYXTEjnI/AAAAAAAAMmE/gCcsHSRXI1IJhNeNdTLBzN7xXvJq94GWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2568/D31FF1F7-BCBE-488D-B910-C1C182CFF17C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="1975" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HDHaP30Jlho/YT4uYXTEjnI/AAAAAAAAMmE/gCcsHSRXI1IJhNeNdTLBzN7xXvJq94GWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/D31FF1F7-BCBE-488D-B910-C1C182CFF17C.jpeg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a free pattern available online by La D Da . <div><br /></div><div>I started a new little strawberry piece.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iadjVPQ2kLk/YT4vBhidLJI/AAAAAAAAMmM/6b0uW8FlLOsGanL23WZ_mJFBezEvgmaSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E781BC23-C8E3-4BEF-AE01-C62ADCDCFF49.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iadjVPQ2kLk/YT4vBhidLJI/AAAAAAAAMmM/6b0uW8FlLOsGanL23WZ_mJFBezEvgmaSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E781BC23-C8E3-4BEF-AE01-C62ADCDCFF49.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The great thing about having the internet, is being able to color match threads without having to go to the store. I have lots of colors, but seldom do I have the exact colors called for in a pattern. A quick internet search helps with the guesswork!</p><p>I hope to stitch the afternoon away on the strawberry.</p><p>Goals: (not my photos)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bhi10krtA2E/YT4vsxdQtdI/AAAAAAAAMmU/U8I2WFX32HwHm37ntvTTVu_24wivuZKGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1428/1878EA0F-96E3-4E0C-8435-896544A69F9E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bhi10krtA2E/YT4vsxdQtdI/AAAAAAAAMmU/U8I2WFX32HwHm37ntvTTVu_24wivuZKGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1878EA0F-96E3-4E0C-8435-896544A69F9E.jpeg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvgeUf6ReNo/YT4vuA-Tx3I/AAAAAAAAMmY/hQWqOeh1Fzot5OLbdcHpw-ovWr0RKCoywCLcBGAsYHQ/s1242/F84D0D73-E14D-402D-94F4-A6DC9C72A78E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1242" height="294" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvgeUf6ReNo/YT4vuA-Tx3I/AAAAAAAAMmY/hQWqOeh1Fzot5OLbdcHpw-ovWr0RKCoywCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/F84D0D73-E14D-402D-94F4-A6DC9C72A78E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>These small patterns work up rather quickly, so i don’t get bored with them so soon, as I tend to do with a lot of projects. Aren’t these little pillow collections adorable?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tuvLIJ8WHg4/YT4wjh7JfrI/AAAAAAAAMmk/i3hMpCTv1Yo5U0VFKOKOer071DDg6V7bgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0CEBD3E0-43B6-4DBD-A61F-AF267809C5BF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tuvLIJ8WHg4/YT4wjh7JfrI/AAAAAAAAMmk/i3hMpCTv1Yo5U0VFKOKOer071DDg6V7bgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/0CEBD3E0-43B6-4DBD-A61F-AF267809C5BF.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I attended a beautiful wedding yesterday evening with my Daddy. My nephew, (daddy’s grandson) married his beautiful bride, Michelle. They should be in Hawaii for their honeymoon week by now. We wish them all the best!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ez0h6DFzeMM/YT4xezdQ2XI/AAAAAAAAMms/uuslxN1YRp0G2Ivhl_npjYM7YjiL9_1jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1028801F-8BDE-4B67-B4C7-9F9807A27AF9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ez0h6DFzeMM/YT4xezdQ2XI/AAAAAAAAMms/uuslxN1YRp0G2Ivhl_npjYM7YjiL9_1jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1028801F-8BDE-4B67-B4C7-9F9807A27AF9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Photo from my iPhone: my daddy on the right, Matt’s other grandparents on the left.</p><p>I’m off to stitch the afternoon away, while listening to a podcast about The Murdaugh Murders. Is anyone else following that story?</p></div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-41457160049910988122021-08-31T11:25:00.001-04:002021-08-31T11:25:17.060-04:00Quick Hello to Blogger<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXbe4AsKRTI/YS5HYVCo_II/AAAAAAAAMk4/obtJebCl-okCNiOfZ47jxI_mF487yTIaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/9D396879-17E6-4EA0-9190-B17C78A80607.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXbe4AsKRTI/YS5HYVCo_II/AAAAAAAAMk4/obtJebCl-okCNiOfZ47jxI_mF487yTIaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/9D396879-17E6-4EA0-9190-B17C78A80607.png" width="180" /></a></div><br /> This morning I was in the process of finding a new dog groomer and was looking through my records for Sweet Pea’s most current Rabies vaccine. When I looked at her paperwork, the vet has my dog listed as 12 years old; probably my mistake from the first visit, as we changed vets when we moved back home. <p></p><p>So I looked to my blog to correct my mistake. And lo and behold, I found a blog post where she was a puppy in 2007, which makes her age at 14 years old. </p><p>I was glad I had the blog to sort through my memories. And in turn, decided to make a better effort to blog.</p><p>I don’t have a lot of news, as we are continuing to mostly stay home to Covid. We all know people who are sick or have died from Covid. It is still very real. 😢</p><p>I did complete another cross stitch piece. It is called Amazing Grace (Sunday Stitches) by Heartstring Samplery. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYPX77dgddc/YS5IrMvy27I/AAAAAAAAMlA/OzMzEmSPpmUlV1F4as3efZd1Zw3XCAiiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1993BFC8-E4FD-4E46-AC95-1486003F38B5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYPX77dgddc/YS5IrMvy27I/AAAAAAAAMlA/OzMzEmSPpmUlV1F4as3efZd1Zw3XCAiiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w242-h320/1993BFC8-E4FD-4E46-AC95-1486003F38B5.jpeg" width="242" /></a></div><br /><p>I didn’t even load the image correctly, but here it is for my records. 😆</p><p>I’m turning comments off...not because I don’t want to hear from you, but just don’t want anyone to feel obligated to comment. I’m just adding to my memories. Enjoy your week!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-1333871940099608062021-06-30T08:24:00.000-04:002021-06-30T08:24:45.959-04:00Quick Getaway!<p> Our family took a quick trip to Bryson City last weekend. Our family lived there for several years while our kids were still home. Our son graduated from High School there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jU3Z92uIPzA/YNxev32pXHI/AAAAAAAAMik/zMWPH99fKz4aVk7eRs-McgSemxV7kOuVACLcBGAsYHQ/s1126/2EF22811-D00C-4F64-B1E2-CDBB92A6826F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1118" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jU3Z92uIPzA/YNxev32pXHI/AAAAAAAAMik/zMWPH99fKz4aVk7eRs-McgSemxV7kOuVACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2EF22811-D00C-4F64-B1E2-CDBB92A6826F.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>We recalled fun memories and were able to share the area with the grandchildren. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhBh5sfPeMs/YNxfK7LpdBI/AAAAAAAAMis/4P_A-xsyaRQfGL-DARTEEONXq6SHKDNGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/5DBA20DC-C0E7-43C7-B50A-FF58BE443EB8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhBh5sfPeMs/YNxfK7LpdBI/AAAAAAAAMis/4P_A-xsyaRQfGL-DARTEEONXq6SHKDNGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/5DBA20DC-C0E7-43C7-B50A-FF58BE443EB8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>It took Will’s family a little over three hours to drive there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKbrujgiaD4/YNxftqpuFLI/AAAAAAAAMi0/t9U9iAunXnoAvPl6OC6bLnTa4iE8eCyZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/BCAA093D-DEDA-41FA-9039-E27450D2DC64.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKbrujgiaD4/YNxftqpuFLI/AAAAAAAAMi0/t9U9iAunXnoAvPl6OC6bLnTa4iE8eCyZACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/BCAA093D-DEDA-41FA-9039-E27450D2DC64.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>April and Annabelle drove over 7 hours from Mississippi.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BFyLu0Mscjs/YNxgAjXu5sI/AAAAAAAAMi8/EHkqZMv3O7o1Ed-oVU4PYY5IHWb5j8RUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1CDF5463-C10A-4FB7-917F-F0DC287D6D60.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BFyLu0Mscjs/YNxgAjXu5sI/AAAAAAAAMi8/EHkqZMv3O7o1Ed-oVU4PYY5IHWb5j8RUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1CDF5463-C10A-4FB7-917F-F0DC287D6D60.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Even 14 year old Sweet Pea made the trip with us. Hubby and I drove a little over 6 hours to get there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WovcHt3RJqs/YNxgdPdINfI/AAAAAAAAMjE/knW_uxEkpVk5wZ8ey_mKb2wPmFQHC3FSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/336CBD4C-F60A-4FF3-815D-E4DB593EBB06.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1861" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WovcHt3RJqs/YNxgdPdINfI/AAAAAAAAMjE/knW_uxEkpVk5wZ8ey_mKb2wPmFQHC3FSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/336CBD4C-F60A-4FF3-815D-E4DB593EBB06.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>We reunited with a few friends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-APSo46OTjRw/YNxgrz2vuDI/AAAAAAAAMjI/Aq95WEioWHkKlWHiANj6UD12NRYribnsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/402E4419-95DD-4731-9B3F-343DD866CF7E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-APSo46OTjRw/YNxgrz2vuDI/AAAAAAAAMjI/Aq95WEioWHkKlWHiANj6UD12NRYribnsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/402E4419-95DD-4731-9B3F-343DD866CF7E.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I visited this dear friend. He was a very important part of my years in Bryson City. ❤️ I previously posted here about <a href="https://littlepenpen.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-st-patricks-day.html?m=1">Mike</a> .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShGA7O5m9Fg/YNxhGSCzEMI/AAAAAAAAMjU/w1EyjDFzSVgwHQo0xJi-olpTRf-NPpuEACLcBGAsYHQ/s1108/AFDC5A4F-DF36-4B03-ACD0-B799FA10CEEC.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1108" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShGA7O5m9Fg/YNxhGSCzEMI/AAAAAAAAMjU/w1EyjDFzSVgwHQo0xJi-olpTRf-NPpuEACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/AFDC5A4F-DF36-4B03-ACD0-B799FA10CEEC.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>It was wonderful to have all our babies under one roof for a few days. Our kids are already making plans to visit again during the summer. Thank you Bryson City, for all the sweet memories.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-19058218456206992542021-06-20T08:53:00.001-04:002021-06-20T08:53:53.229-04:00A Little Hand Stitching<p> I spent most of the week trying to clean and reorganize my sewing room. Sometimes that’s all it takes to get motivated to sew again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kelSd94LQI8/YM82ki3bJaI/AAAAAAAAMhc/jrIavf1XU04KgTiqNI7QnrgPAOIXJMtxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/71311BCB-B486-4321-B11C-70B05A8965A2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kelSd94LQI8/YM82ki3bJaI/AAAAAAAAMhc/jrIavf1XU04KgTiqNI7QnrgPAOIXJMtxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/71311BCB-B486-4321-B11C-70B05A8965A2.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>This is another vintage potholder I bought on eBay some time back. I had already stitched the orange one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KqcFzIkqAPw/YM83I6zmsGI/AAAAAAAAMhk/DJh4bjy52XwGlupHor8PMtTgqAdQ8FWKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/44E7CC0A-3634-401F-9010-48BA5E42A3A7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KqcFzIkqAPw/YM83I6zmsGI/AAAAAAAAMhk/DJh4bjy52XwGlupHor8PMtTgqAdQ8FWKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/44E7CC0A-3634-401F-9010-48BA5E42A3A7.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I must admit that I have quite a few of these eBay projects waiting for me. Sometimes I go wild when I get on eBay. I want it all. 🤭</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNF8BU2eo4o/YM83sUAsb5I/AAAAAAAAMhs/MdgwwN_flY0PEwzBgOEqQqj0zuVJbF1lQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F228477B-AA64-4162-A9CF-1BE32382F5F8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNF8BU2eo4o/YM83sUAsb5I/AAAAAAAAMhs/MdgwwN_flY0PEwzBgOEqQqj0zuVJbF1lQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/F228477B-AA64-4162-A9CF-1BE32382F5F8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I have an apple left to do in this little series.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A6O-ZAMPQlk/YM84HhMA0GI/AAAAAAAAMh0/DZ_l_OVEDuQ_RUVz1PkqrwOmzaTqo3WrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D0A4652C-809F-427F-99CA-572B8639DFA3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1649" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A6O-ZAMPQlk/YM84HhMA0GI/AAAAAAAAMh0/DZ_l_OVEDuQ_RUVz1PkqrwOmzaTqo3WrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/D0A4652C-809F-427F-99CA-572B8639DFA3.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>This is an old embroidery I stitched several years ago. I found it again when I was cleaning, so I made it into a little pillow.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6a301sX1JQw/YM84mjAO7qI/AAAAAAAAMh8/sZrQQIGPkyIslRrSewhb3y0Yi6YtAIUYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/6C318772-92DB-4FAB-AB1F-19315A1794D1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1529" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6a301sX1JQw/YM84mjAO7qI/AAAAAAAAMh8/sZrQQIGPkyIslRrSewhb3y0Yi6YtAIUYACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6C318772-92DB-4FAB-AB1F-19315A1794D1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>My problem with making cute things, is I that I usually don’t know what to do with them once they are done. I had wanted a little rag doll to sit on this little stack of quilts. This little pillow will do for now. ☺️</p><p>Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and Happy Anniversary to hubby and me today. 37 years!</p><p>Linking to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/06/slow-sunday-stitching_01974766516.html?m=1">Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching</a>. Click on the link to see what others are working on today.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-72343313500106430522021-06-12T20:40:00.003-04:002021-06-13T08:17:44.717-04:00Progress in June<p> I’m having fun working on small projects and getting things done. </p><p>First, I made myself this patriotic mini quilt entirely from the scrap basket. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XsyN2lEyS7g/YMVGevpNIGI/AAAAAAAAMes/ApCxIpCUBX0cLRfW3m9Kac7FIFYgAHjIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/7324123C-C14A-4BD0-93CB-DAA26A8F9734.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1487" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XsyN2lEyS7g/YMVGevpNIGI/AAAAAAAAMes/ApCxIpCUBX0cLRfW3m9Kac7FIFYgAHjIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/7324123C-C14A-4BD0-93CB-DAA26A8F9734.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>The fun thing about scrappy quilts is remembering the projects where you used those particular fabrics before. There is a scrap from my first grandson’s baby quilt, a piece from the last quilt I made for my Mama, and scraps from other quilts I’ve made. </p><p>I just realized that everything in the above photo came from thrift stores, except for the cross on the wall. I love it all.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EoROYPFMJU/YMVH9qjpYrI/AAAAAAAAMe0/mi5YxE-OqaUJYMVEoMG3TCj0P9PKC-NzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2602/2A1279D0-6E1C-4650-943A-CC58A9365DF6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2602" data-original-width="1208" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EoROYPFMJU/YMVH9qjpYrI/AAAAAAAAMe0/mi5YxE-OqaUJYMVEoMG3TCj0P9PKC-NzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2A1279D0-6E1C-4650-943A-CC58A9365DF6.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>A better photo of the shelves with my favorite Amish girl, purchased over 25 years ago from a local crafter. I have cookbooks on the bottom two shelves.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Igz9_VWKm2c/YMVItGXMfVI/AAAAAAAAMe8/5ic8EdsY-zYmNMBlZONjIaWxMJos6_g6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/15FD2E06-1515-4457-B173-F0CD34F8D54A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1603" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Igz9_VWKm2c/YMVItGXMfVI/AAAAAAAAMe8/5ic8EdsY-zYmNMBlZONjIaWxMJos6_g6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/15FD2E06-1515-4457-B173-F0CD34F8D54A.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>A close up view before the little quilt was finished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BDXU_5utSgg/YMVJM613NMI/AAAAAAAAMfE/mUxJayYhcJ0Rco3zueCaEPB_5DeLT4lFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3E94199E-EBBB-4FDC-B790-E63CBF9EC928.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BDXU_5utSgg/YMVJM613NMI/AAAAAAAAMfE/mUxJayYhcJ0Rco3zueCaEPB_5DeLT4lFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3E94199E-EBBB-4FDC-B790-E63CBF9EC928.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Remember the scrap gingham rag ball I made? 🤣 Here it is again! I also cross stitched this little patriotic piece and made a little pillow. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PV0zaZ_4dEM/YMVKdJH170I/AAAAAAAAMfM/XNxT2a4rLZwEdfz7RZH3eKtCvwADi110wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/B4AD6E03-31B8-4C7A-9DE2-491E42C63164.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PV0zaZ_4dEM/YMVKdJH170I/AAAAAAAAMfM/XNxT2a4rLZwEdfz7RZH3eKtCvwADi110wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/B4AD6E03-31B8-4C7A-9DE2-491E42C63164.png" /></a></div><br /><p>I only did the top part of this free pattern from Plum Street Samplers. The fabric I used was horrible to work with and I used the wrong color for the shirt. So I went back and stitched over instead of removing the wrong thread. I did not enjoy it, so I got to a stopping point and called it a day. I do want to attempt this pattern again—it’s called Happy Birthday, Mr.President — in honor of George Washington’s Birthday.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mWN5H4qo2AU/YMVL6GKX_mI/AAAAAAAAMfU/Qd_01Q-vRrMZqE7OFXJSr7CgUU1qWXpSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1803999C-D93C-4141-B5B9-64007A3DA8A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1745" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mWN5H4qo2AU/YMVL6GKX_mI/AAAAAAAAMfU/Qd_01Q-vRrMZqE7OFXJSr7CgUU1qWXpSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1803999C-D93C-4141-B5B9-64007A3DA8A1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I promised not to show this again until it was framed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LX1lbQ13L3c/YMVMZEXJ2pI/AAAAAAAAMfc/CSGhv-cBS7UnLiM4P3sZP9Q3Fe1BUALFACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/99765D4E-A320-4BBE-97D2-AC2364861037.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LX1lbQ13L3c/YMVMZEXJ2pI/AAAAAAAAMfc/CSGhv-cBS7UnLiM4P3sZP9Q3Fe1BUALFACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/99765D4E-A320-4BBE-97D2-AC2364861037.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I studied up on how to frame it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D_AY39oP3fY/YMVNDqRvmrI/AAAAAAAAMfk/M9V1mkS3StUejAEVLwNNrRu3TcLo28SpACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/7E86372A-1D33-4663-9398-4CD879ADA9C2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1723" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D_AY39oP3fY/YMVNDqRvmrI/AAAAAAAAMfk/M9V1mkS3StUejAEVLwNNrRu3TcLo28SpACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/7E86372A-1D33-4663-9398-4CD879ADA9C2.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>And I did it!! Is it perfect? No! But I love it and saved a lot of $ by framing it myself. I ordered a custom sized frame from USArt online. The 1978 stamped kit was a vintage find on EBay and I enjoyed every minute of stitching this piece. My grandson, Chandler, stitched the “h” in “The Lord...”</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHHDd_Xm_4Y/YMVO1JV_R1I/AAAAAAAAMf0/IHTudbvuUVUy_WgWiXGHkdLGQrU3-StewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D70EDAEB-2188-42CC-85DB-04EEF90FC1B8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHHDd_Xm_4Y/YMVO1JV_R1I/AAAAAAAAMf0/IHTudbvuUVUy_WgWiXGHkdLGQrU3-StewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/D70EDAEB-2188-42CC-85DB-04EEF90FC1B8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Ok this part is cheesy, but thought I’d share in case you have something like this in your closet. I like the skirt part of this dress, but the top was too big and</p>So I cut off the top above the drawstring waist. Knit doesn’t fray, so no sewing needed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xYlr02rIdM/YMVRFQnc6SI/AAAAAAAAMgM/WDARONOPClYt_Py0TiGL5UwjSL7BuJdrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F03A7689-E2E6-438F-990D-51F91F3074B9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xYlr02rIdM/YMVRFQnc6SI/AAAAAAAAMgM/WDARONOPClYt_Py0TiGL5UwjSL7BuJdrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/F03A7689-E2E6-438F-990D-51F91F3074B9.jpeg" /></a></div><div><p>I think I created my favorite summer skirt. Have you ever cut an outfit in half before? Maybe you have something in your closet you can reinvent. 🙃🙃🙃</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Linking to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/06/slow-sunday-stitching_01940361474.html?m=1">Kathy’s Slow Sunday Stitching</a>. Jump over here if you want to see some wonderful hand stitching projects.</p></div>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-73904146578670074252021-05-30T18:19:00.001-04:002021-05-30T18:19:48.197-04:00Goodbye to May<p> Even though I’ve been busy, I don’t have much sewing to show this week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYBlOiVHfCY/YLQKkvXzimI/AAAAAAAAMdU/LdR9RnS4SOwloMFGcZp49P1onawqhmj6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/8F4DA91C-9965-4BCB-A4B2-F04EBC91B297.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYBlOiVHfCY/YLQKkvXzimI/AAAAAAAAMdU/LdR9RnS4SOwloMFGcZp49P1onawqhmj6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/8F4DA91C-9965-4BCB-A4B2-F04EBC91B297.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I used an online tutorial to make a pillowcase dress for Annabelle. Her mom bought her one recently that has become one of her favorite dresses. I hemmed it last night and will wait for a photo to see if it’s anywhere close to fitting her. The good thing about these dresses is that they are totally adjustable. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75i0NkNWgEs/YLQLo91r68I/AAAAAAAAMdc/7w0BEXNfOtcDoE1HDCnC2yNNNSyBmDlDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/13EF5D08-8CA0-4E62-B706-F219B1D581AC.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75i0NkNWgEs/YLQLo91r68I/AAAAAAAAMdc/7w0BEXNfOtcDoE1HDCnC2yNNNSyBmDlDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/13EF5D08-8CA0-4E62-B706-F219B1D581AC.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>We hung curtains in the dining room! We’ve been in our house for five years and it was about time. I love the way they look in here. I saw these particular curtains on an Instagram friend’s post and she told me they were from Target. I quickly found them online and they were here within 3-4 days. I love online shopping!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-00f1cMFsMp4/YLQM2Un85vI/AAAAAAAAMdk/4WUjPgL-yLkpwWqQOdjCfvPJOa_zi-JsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/49A6EB1E-1E96-4DC9-9EDE-2B48E06082AB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-00f1cMFsMp4/YLQM2Un85vI/AAAAAAAAMdk/4WUjPgL-yLkpwWqQOdjCfvPJOa_zi-JsACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/49A6EB1E-1E96-4DC9-9EDE-2B48E06082AB.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Hubby and I have really enjoyed the birds, squirrels, and neighborhood cats this year. There’s a lot that goes on outside, even when we aren’t looking! We are making an effort to watch them more. Notice the butterfly reflector decals on my glass door. The hummingbirds kept flying and bumping into the door, so these were added for their safety. I hope they work!</p><p>I started picking through my fabric scraps last night to make something red white and blue. I’ve seen so many cute Americana displays online that include mini patriotic quilts. I’m hoping to try out one of my “new to me” sewing machines this week with that project. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 </p><p>Have a safe Memorial Day and always remember those who died so that we can live free!!</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-50336529236637341022021-05-23T16:57:00.001-04:002021-05-23T17:11:11.431-04:00May 2021<p> I started blogging again as a way to keep a record of my sewing projects. I didn’t want to bore everyone with my ongoing cross stitch sampler, so I dropped out for a few weeks. ☺️</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htJeASIGimg/YKq9hZ-meFI/AAAAAAAAMaw/RXcGMcB5-Q8kVL6DsnEAypNt6VmEeTQdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/44BA9009-DACB-4D24-B400-6F31623AAD80.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htJeASIGimg/YKq9hZ-meFI/AAAAAAAAMaw/RXcGMcB5-Q8kVL6DsnEAypNt6VmEeTQdwCLcBGAsYHQ/w260-h320/44BA9009-DACB-4D24-B400-6F31623AAD80.jpeg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><p>Here it is... one more time... finished! I won’t make you look at it again until it’s framed. I’m a tightwad and want to frame it myself to save money, but also for the experience. If that doesn’t work out, I guess I’ll splurge on professional framing. Stay tuned.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tu6cXjeLlBw/YKq-PiQnLYI/AAAAAAAAMa4/oMQB5M8GQzgsgW52FloCZyhoTutV7aFgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/FD68E720-020F-4B2D-A1D7-3A0A7D845B53.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tu6cXjeLlBw/YKq-PiQnLYI/AAAAAAAAMa4/oMQB5M8GQzgsgW52FloCZyhoTutV7aFgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FD68E720-020F-4B2D-A1D7-3A0A7D845B53.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I played around with a quilted pillow sham and made these little bowl fillers. Now that I have them, I don’t quite know what to do with them. I enjoy making little things, but then the clutter gets on my nerves. 😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqTm-N0YvMw/YKq-_kwh0YI/AAAAAAAAMbA/ZbxWl8Atv1wuUpMzmfLTiyKKRduUDQgeACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A3286668-FF1B-434C-BB58-931C0740E541.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1892" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqTm-N0YvMw/YKq-_kwh0YI/AAAAAAAAMbA/ZbxWl8Atv1wuUpMzmfLTiyKKRduUDQgeACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A3286668-FF1B-434C-BB58-931C0740E541.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Speaking of hoarding....I mean, clutter.... I bought this old quilt from a thrift store last week. I think it’s gorgeous. I have it folded on the back of a rocking chair, where it brings me a lot of joy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_2yaZQeHPE/YKrEoxKtjHI/AAAAAAAAMbY/Gg3jH_StxcwTZAAHwtk1Jz4unvbb_RmIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A7EDF0EB-BA49-4DE5-96BE-329F264A17BE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1898" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_2yaZQeHPE/YKrEoxKtjHI/AAAAAAAAMbY/Gg3jH_StxcwTZAAHwtk1Jz4unvbb_RmIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A7EDF0EB-BA49-4DE5-96BE-329F264A17BE.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’ve been trimming more dishcloths. The crochet edge makes them just a bit cute, I think. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B79fitpVVtQ/YKrAEzI4tWI/AAAAAAAAMbI/AtLxteMZYtQGtRDLBa3Fb_tRYlBZ7gGngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/C779E828-9750-4404-B240-13733AAC1FCF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B79fitpVVtQ/YKrAEzI4tWI/AAAAAAAAMbI/AtLxteMZYtQGtRDLBa3Fb_tRYlBZ7gGngCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/C779E828-9750-4404-B240-13733AAC1FCF.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Our daily entertainment these days, is this guy. It is a stray cat that we’ve been feeding out by our barn. We haven’t petted it yet, but we are getting closer and closer to it. In this picture, it had climbed the fence into our backyard, and was drinking from the bird bath. It’s just another simple joy in my life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZGkca8mxwA/YKrA-m3qPuI/AAAAAAAAMbQ/UR6QELYXrEonsIZMjPL8CNWxStxRmHb7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AB1ED4A8-65C7-43CE-B871-37DFBD2936B7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZGkca8mxwA/YKrA-m3qPuI/AAAAAAAAMbQ/UR6QELYXrEonsIZMjPL8CNWxStxRmHb7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/AB1ED4A8-65C7-43CE-B871-37DFBD2936B7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This is just one of our many beautiful sunsets that we have enjoyed lately. With all the craziness in this world, these sunsets remind me that God is still good and He is still in control. May you feel His peace in your life, too.</p><p><br /></p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-53750823882802092602021-04-11T08:40:00.004-04:002021-04-11T17:04:20.860-04:00Slow Stitching <p> I really am getting close to the end.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1uVLs4n4jus/YHLsDaZ9jlI/AAAAAAAAMVU/W3JGPHi5dbUV_3Z6JrLRYWJbaKWJ2Uq8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/93C717EC-CAA1-42D9-9FE1-E65F612D56A9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1uVLs4n4jus/YHLsDaZ9jlI/AAAAAAAAMVU/W3JGPHi5dbUV_3Z6JrLRYWJbaKWJ2Uq8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/93C717EC-CAA1-42D9-9FE1-E65F612D56A9.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m not working on this piece as much as I was in the beginning , as I keep finding other things to do! But I WILL finish it soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzyZHPmW-xw/YHLsxkJTQmI/AAAAAAAAMVc/jOc-sEW_yTU-ssR0lce8l0qgpxiER9-pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/4FBBBF05-F8DE-46B9-A231-222F7FCF2B89.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1587" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzyZHPmW-xw/YHLsxkJTQmI/AAAAAAAAMVc/jOc-sEW_yTU-ssR0lce8l0qgpxiER9-pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/4FBBBF05-F8DE-46B9-A231-222F7FCF2B89.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I did make this no sew rag wreath this past week. I went through my scrap basket and tied strips onto a wire wreath frame. Easy peasey, but barely touched my scrap basket. 😆 There are instructions all over Pinterest if you want to make your own.</p><p>I’m linking up with <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/04/slow-stitching-post-idea.html?m=1">Kathy’s Quilts for S</a>low Sunday Stitching . Take a peek to see what others are hand stitching today.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-92218027717114013422021-03-28T09:08:00.002-04:002021-03-28T09:08:24.406-04:00Sunday Update<p> I skipped last week because I didn’t have a lot of progress to show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lp6NuN8kScg/YGB8uksnitI/AAAAAAAAMTo/GjaXYwl5jT0DWbUE_LLFtRElASjszzsBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/81DF9450-EA1F-47B1-B3FB-A9256D74D9A1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lp6NuN8kScg/YGB8uksnitI/AAAAAAAAMTo/GjaXYwl5jT0DWbUE_LLFtRElASjszzsBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/81DF9450-EA1F-47B1-B3FB-A9256D74D9A1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I have completed the words on my Psalm 23 piece and it seems to be moving along pretty quickly. I still recite the Psalm daily to make sure I can remember it. I plan to hang this in my bedroom where I can see it from my side of the bed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ja8crBpV-M/YGB9Sj_sMyI/AAAAAAAAMTw/VW7YoBigZnonFcIEnMUxIymq5VZVbzopgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A16FA67B-3E33-4845-B29F-CF064EAEA0F5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ja8crBpV-M/YGB9Sj_sMyI/AAAAAAAAMTw/VW7YoBigZnonFcIEnMUxIymq5VZVbzopgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A16FA67B-3E33-4845-B29F-CF064EAEA0F5.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Next is the Noah quilt. I sewed the binding on, but still have a few areas that need quilting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ujakl2S8aso/YGB9m3v2lCI/AAAAAAAAMT4/wlfjJGIAKIcQSFnrt6Xs7RZpWCsNFZDCACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A26F0D9E-0EFD-45AB-979A-EB7272EBBED5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ujakl2S8aso/YGB9m3v2lCI/AAAAAAAAMT4/wlfjJGIAKIcQSFnrt6Xs7RZpWCsNFZDCACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A26F0D9E-0EFD-45AB-979A-EB7272EBBED5.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>If I were to never get back to it, at least it’s usable. 🤣 I do plan to finish hand quilting it. This is going to be my lap quilt, made for me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBvaCQsd0Zc/YGB-ACYNvkI/AAAAAAAAMUA/KEsa0vrHEz8ETksimB2_zV8ZGQwTAVcjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E86511F9-2466-46FE-BDA2-0C6DC31578B9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1708" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBvaCQsd0Zc/YGB-ACYNvkI/AAAAAAAAMUA/KEsa0vrHEz8ETksimB2_zV8ZGQwTAVcjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E86511F9-2466-46FE-BDA2-0C6DC31578B9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m sharing one of our favorite recipes from a Taste of Home cookbook. It’s a freezer recipe cookbook and the instructions tell you how to make one meatloaf and freeze one. I make one big meatloaf and we always have leftovers which are delicious. This is on our menu for today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2emQabq7ihU/YGB-lIbP_TI/AAAAAAAAMUI/BwM-SeW386o1f_UhrKS94-Drhry1GWR_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/35941E84-FED8-4D6C-A2C4-539A18241897.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2emQabq7ihU/YGB-lIbP_TI/AAAAAAAAMUI/BwM-SeW386o1f_UhrKS94-Drhry1GWR_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/35941E84-FED8-4D6C-A2C4-539A18241897.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m showing off my new tulips that I planted this past fall. Aren’t they gorgeous?</p><p>I hope your Spring is beautiful and pray that things are looking up for all of us!</p><p><br /></p><p>I’m linking to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/03/slow-sunday-stitching_28.html?m=1">Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching</a>. Click to see what others are working on this week.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-61746853516011823842021-03-14T08:44:00.000-04:002021-03-14T08:44:20.656-04:00Making slow stitch progress<p> I have accumulated several new hand stitching projects (how does that happen?) so I’m trying to steadily work on this one. I refuse to start a new project until I can finish this Psalm 23 piece and the Noah quilt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBhJGLqrHDo/YE4ALEobv-I/AAAAAAAAMRI/ZXofEM1MQLY4NMOq7P13f6Pp52ttv-eXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/26AEE2DA-73F3-4CB1-81FA-3077805DA741.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBhJGLqrHDo/YE4ALEobv-I/AAAAAAAAMRI/ZXofEM1MQLY4NMOq7P13f6Pp52ttv-eXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/26AEE2DA-73F3-4CB1-81FA-3077805DA741.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’ve been aiming for at least one hour a day, usually in the evenings while watching tv, to work on this piece. I really enjoy these vintage stamped embroideries. </p><p>I didn’t do a lot to the Noah quilt this past week, but I’m moving it to the top of the list for this week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HA68W0p-cP8/YE4BJ7a4V7I/AAAAAAAAMRQ/pBb4qV5kTlYIFb901htTFCrcReNb7am8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/749510F4-BA79-44D9-80AF-B15AB7063D8C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HA68W0p-cP8/YE4BJ7a4V7I/AAAAAAAAMRQ/pBb4qV5kTlYIFb901htTFCrcReNb7am8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/749510F4-BA79-44D9-80AF-B15AB7063D8C.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I almost took this tired little wreath down this week. It was dusty and lifeless and just plain ole “blah” to me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMbOpBwFZy4/YE4BuvUah2I/AAAAAAAAMRY/Ck0g__fjUD8__GXDIzzh0dw0rFNDLBjIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/569B570B-2C12-416B-8AD8-2B8BEF25929D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMbOpBwFZy4/YE4BuvUah2I/AAAAAAAAMRY/Ck0g__fjUD8__GXDIzzh0dw0rFNDLBjIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/569B570B-2C12-416B-8AD8-2B8BEF25929D.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I cleaned it up and added some apples, and have now decided I like it again. A friend made this for me several years ago and I think I’ll enjoy it a few more years.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2IHFZFgR7Wc/YE4CafoKP5I/AAAAAAAAMRg/Al9AoClqBOE5KAx6TlqQipFMu436vOEbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DF2CD569-B4B9-45F6-AB27-2FEB91F2CE7A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2IHFZFgR7Wc/YE4CafoKP5I/AAAAAAAAMRg/Al9AoClqBOE5KAx6TlqQipFMu436vOEbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DF2CD569-B4B9-45F6-AB27-2FEB91F2CE7A.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Do you decorate for Easter? I really don’t, but my sister in law sent pictures of her cute decor throughout her house. It sparked me to find my rabbit and put this little arrangement on my dining room table. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN2lEKZ6v2Y/YE4DdSe0cyI/AAAAAAAAMRw/SB7yZZdxB5oPREEopoqY9WMjfhiqrDeJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/46DF88C0-6D77-4FDC-905E-7FE95C5C5E51.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN2lEKZ6v2Y/YE4DdSe0cyI/AAAAAAAAMRw/SB7yZZdxB5oPREEopoqY9WMjfhiqrDeJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/46DF88C0-6D77-4FDC-905E-7FE95C5C5E51.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>After I took the first picture, I put the white egg inside this little crochet chicken egg cover. I didn’t make the chicken, but would if I knew how. ☺️ I found it at a thrift store this past week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e1sRdIhQR-U/YE4EGKOCvEI/AAAAAAAAMR4/gRu0v98CLRkIzKCo_6PfWK_r92DIA-YVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/FD4B14CA-00B7-4669-80BD-C5012952D5B9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e1sRdIhQR-U/YE4EGKOCvEI/AAAAAAAAMR4/gRu0v98CLRkIzKCo_6PfWK_r92DIA-YVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FD4B14CA-00B7-4669-80BD-C5012952D5B9.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I just love all the granny crafts! </p><p>I’m linking up to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/03/slow-sunday-stitching.html?m=1">Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching. Click</a> on the link to visit others and see what their busy hands are working on today.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092713395548533988.post-27788325189843168392021-03-07T06:14:00.001-05:002021-06-01T03:26:34.316-04:00Slow Stitching<p> I’ve enjoyed slow stitching all week and only sat at the sewing machine once.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CcUH88bgEPg/YESx6JfKS_I/AAAAAAAAMPo/3alm0JhNHggjNt8nRSSI_0YgtgvK1K3wQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2982/DBDF328D-7357-430B-B13A-CA63804AC53C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2982" data-original-width="2795" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CcUH88bgEPg/YESx6JfKS_I/AAAAAAAAMPo/3alm0JhNHggjNt8nRSSI_0YgtgvK1K3wQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DBDF328D-7357-430B-B13A-CA63804AC53C.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>And that was just to stitch the seams for this little pillow. I enjoyed this little cross stitch and hope to make something larger next time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnrqmVw-aO0/YESynrVEOOI/AAAAAAAAMPw/noPAJ-vvGdIT-Uy5IzmEXEDkLJAqBjT2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E6AE784C-9459-44F7-A859-7A7D3355BA5F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnrqmVw-aO0/YESynrVEOOI/AAAAAAAAMPw/noPAJ-vvGdIT-Uy5IzmEXEDkLJAqBjT2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E6AE784C-9459-44F7-A859-7A7D3355BA5F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m treating myself to easy stitching on this stamped sampler I found on eBay. It’s The 23rd Psalm. Recently, I was trying to recite Psalms 23 to myself and found that I no longer knew it very well. </p><p>I spent all last week “re” memorizing it, and thought this sampler will be a good reminder. How about you? Can you still quote it? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-62NrEeoCgIA/YESzdnW6X3I/AAAAAAAAMP4/uwXMdpn6T0IT4qCx_yJ0-Jq9K4mUEOivwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/39ABE528-6BA6-4A74-AC81-19D9CDA2085E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-62NrEeoCgIA/YESzdnW6X3I/AAAAAAAAMP4/uwXMdpn6T0IT4qCx_yJ0-Jq9K4mUEOivwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/39ABE528-6BA6-4A74-AC81-19D9CDA2085E.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m still hand quilting in the evenings on the Noah quilt. I enjoy seeing the progress on the back side of the quilt. If you zoom in, you can see the Lion pretty well in this photo.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLV8fGkNDYw/YESz8tyZjfI/AAAAAAAAMQA/DM-6L1JrYJwf8AWfCNeA9qYSrWmkbl_igCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/C0ED7422-6D70-409D-B79C-D8960F6066A0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLV8fGkNDYw/YESz8tyZjfI/AAAAAAAAMQA/DM-6L1JrYJwf8AWfCNeA9qYSrWmkbl_igCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/C0ED7422-6D70-409D-B79C-D8960F6066A0.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>I’m heading into the kitchen to put this crockpot dish together for our lunch. My daddy eats with us on Sundays and lately, I’ve been looking for easier dishes, so that my Sunday mornings aren’t so rushed. I hope this will be yummy with oven fried onion rings.</p><p>Easy or prepare ahead recipes are welcome. Do you have a favorite?</p><p>Linking up with <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-slow-sunday-stitching.html?m=1">Kathy at Slow Sunday Stitching</a>. It’s always fun to see what others are sewing too.</p>Little Penpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com21