Birds, Berries and Black Cats

The snow stopped, but not much melting has been happening today. The high was around 28. Back down to 13 now. 

The birds are enjoying the feeders scattered around the house.

Of course Witt was enjoying all the activity out there.

He was running back and forth between all the windows.

I really liked this holly tree. Just like the cardinals, red berries look so pretty in the snow.

The wind was blowing quite a bit, so a lot of the snow fell off, but I still like it.

 I did manage to get some actual sewing done in between all the normal chores.

I finished the first set of black cats.

One more set of black ones to go and then on to the two sets of patchwork ones. They are all different colors.

Oh yeah, there will be hearts. And vines. I am still not sure if I love the color of green that I picked for the vines, but I don't need to worry about that yet.

 And just a little cool pic of the measuring cup that hubby surprised me with for our anniversary.

Yeah, on top of collecting fabric and books, I also collect green glass. Yeah, I need a bigger house!!

Too bad I would have to clean it!!!

Hope everyone had a safe and sew-y weekend. 

L,A-

What are you doing today??

 

This is what we are doing so far this morning.

It is still snowing and probably will be for several more hours.

The birds are happily eating, but as you can see--the building of the new garage has come to a screeching halt.

Fortunately there is still plenty to do in the sewing room, and no snow in there unless you count some snowflake fabric. I am sure there is some of that up there somewhere.

Hope everyone here in the storm area is staying home and staying safe and warm.

 

For now I am loving it!!!

L,A- 

Progress!!!

I made it into the sewing room and was somewhat productive time. I did not get any real sewing done, but I got lots of rearranging and unearthing accomplished.

I have to say that being up there just made me happy.

All of my favorite things are there.

Lots of fabric, sweet Wittersheim and books!!!

We have lost many of our furry friends over the last two years and Witt is our new addition.

He (ha ha ha) keeps Squeaks company.

I think I have sorted out my UFO's. I went back through all the tubs and piles and my final count seems to be 77!!!

Oh my!

This one is sitting on the table in progress:

It is called PatchKats by Denise Russart.

Many, many, many pieces.

Actually, it is twice many, many, many pieces because I am making two. One for me and one to donate to the Humane Society. Fortunately they don't care what year I get it to them.

Do not look at the mess in the background too closely. I am getting there!!

Work and doctor's appointments are going to get in the way for the rest of the week, but I will get more done this weekend.

I will, I will, I will!!!!

L,A-

OK

I have decided not to beat myself up about not blogging forever or not sewing enough.

Life will always find a way to hinder.

Instead 2017 will be my year for baby steps.

 Blog as much as I can, sew as much as I can and not sweat it too much when I can't.

This is all supposed to be fun--is it not!!!

Today laundry will share my time with trying to figure out those pesky UFO's, so 1 2 3 Go!!!

I will see how far I get!!!

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Skyping with Joy and Hot Rods

Just a couple of my favorite things!!!!

Now if I was only a little better photographer.

I tried to get a photo of Joy but I kept getting a big old flash reflection, so unfortunately the best one is a really good photo of her cup of tea.

I continued to work on last year's Quilt Doodle BOM.

Slow and steady right???

 

I am slowly getting the new sewing room usable.

It is not organized by any stretch of the imagination but I can sew and I can see a bit of the floor!! Woo Hoo!!!

Don't look to far to the right or left!!!

It was a busy weekend. 

I am working backwards here.

Joy and I sewed at around 7:30 pm, Virginia time, bright and early Australia time.

Before sewing we went to the Hot Rod show at the convention center.

  Oh don't we wish we had kept and babied all the old cars we had when we were youngens???

I am a Mustang girl

Hubby is a Camaro man

and the boy is a Corvette guy

Couldn't find an orange Corvette! Not sure why I picked that color up there.

Must be the new red, because there were lots of orange cars there.

The guys had fun:

Which is good because while I was having fun with Joy, they were outside working on the new shed. Photos for another day!

Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

L,A-

Simply Scrumptious

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

No cream added (Really)

Made by my amazing hubby!

He is never ever ever allowed to try to make a quilt because I am sure that he will show me up!

L,A-

Happy Easter Happy Spring

It's coming!!!!!

If my front garden has anything to say about it at least.

Hope the sun is shining where you are!!!!

L,A-