June 22, 2015

Quilt and Kitten

















Oh, this mommy is tired. I have yawned all day. Yawn after yawn, every minute, every hour. It must be the heat or maybe my boredom. I've been longing to crochet, but not able. Did I tell you my "stash" has twilled down to NOTHING!. It's that even possible! We have been down in a financial slump lately so I haven't been able to make my monthly yarn shopping spree--sad times, so I've had to find other things to occupy myself with like quilting. Remember way back when I started this quilt, well I finally finished it. Hand quilted throughout. love. so cozy.  Now, as you can see, my quilts are not your so called fancy normal quilts with fancy fabrics. I find the scrappiest fabrics from just about~ where ever to use. The more mixed matched, the better! I also find that hand quilting is so much more relaxing than verses machine quilting. I've tried machine quilting before but my quilts always come out uneven which frustrates me so.

I've also been keeping busy with our new little addition. Way back when my when we had another kitty almost the same, and now no longer with us, I promised myself I would never have another have another in the house. But one fine day, a trip to the vet with my mother-n-law, this sweet lady who worked there came into the room and ask if I would like to have a kitten. Someone left this poor little thing in a box outside their office over the weekend with no food or water and it just broke my heart. The moment I laid eyes on her she was mine. She was only a few weeks old when she came home. Now thriving and thinks she is a human. Just look at those sweet kitty paws...so cute!

Now I'm going to finish piecing another quilt top together, much bigger than the last one and maybe dip my fingers into that basket of yarn, or at least....what's left in it.





June 19, 2015

Summer










 














Just a quick note to let you all know that I am still among the living and that I am NOT "MIA"(missing in action). Summer has set in, with all the muggy humidity weather to go along with it, but we are loving it. Since the kids are now out of school, I've rarely had a moment to sit--much less think to write a note, so.....I took a little break.

Now, I'm back and I tweaked the old blog again. Those who follow me for awhile know that this is no surprise. I'm always tweaking!!

Did I mention I am loving our summer so far? Let me tell you......
 Late morning sleep in's are the best- they are just so stinking wonderful!!! . I love waking up before everyone else to enjoy all the quietness. I even catch myself tip-toeing around so I will miss all those steps that make the floor squeak in certain areas, opening up the kitchen cabinet ever so slowly just to get a cup out for my morning orange juice , and another glass for my water. (Water is the only thing I drink throughout the day for about  9months now but I will save that for another day) Trying to flip through the paper without making a crinkle sound is hardly impossible, but possible! or even turning on the television then trying to turn down the volume button before it makes a sound......all just to have all that peace and quiet before the kids wake up for another day of summer fun.

Trips to the beach have been mandatory by my little guy up there but he will have to settle for his pool for now. We took a trip down to our local marina and feel in love with all the water and boats that he said he never wanted to leave.

Soon, baby, soon. We will take a trip to the beach!!!



May 6, 2015

Ohhhh, my......

 
 
 
 
.....look at all that sunshine.
 
It's just beaming through the windows today.
 
Can you just feel the warmth?
 
ooooohhh, so nice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a matter of fact, it's been this way all week.
 
 
simply  G E O R G E O U S.
 
 







It has so inspired me to start up a new project even though
 
I have two in the works already.
 
 
You know how it works......
 
 
you start something- it's going nicely-
 
then......
 
a thought will pop into your head.
 
 
A idea.
 
 
One that must be started without
 
hesitation
 







 
 
and so it begins
 
 
yet again!
 





 
I leave you with a few more pics
 
for you to gaze upon.

I've been such a shutterbug lately.
 
Hope you love them.
 
 
I do.
 






May 3, 2015

stash busting


 
a little bit of stash busting on this lovely Sunday
 
is on my agenda for today.
 







lovely colors of all sorts thrown in to the mix
 
 



a little snack is always a must.
 
I'm such a muncher!
 
 


 
cotton is always a favorite too.


 
little puffy squares are already begin joined
 
as I go. So~ so loving those little puffs.
 
This will take some time but I will get there.
 
 
....a new blanket
 
with a lacy border








don't you just love stash busting
 
Keeping it simple just relaxes me.
 
 
so that's how it will be.





gota love photo bomers !!!
 
 
talk again later
 


April 29, 2015

summer scrappy



 
 
another one finished and scratched off my list.
another random blanket
just simple granny squares
no certain colors
no certain order
 




 
 
blues were a must though
with a hint of pinks
the cream ones where my favorite to work up
but loving the white just as much





let's not forget some green just for the fun of it
or a touch of dark blue.
reminds me of summer
and all that goes with that.
 
 


April 25, 2015

:: remember me? ::






.....so sorry blog and followers.  I've surely neglected you a lot lately here is this space. The only excuse I have is that I've meet a new social media called Instagram and it lured me in. Highly addicted for sure. I love it!  It's much easier to post a picture and a little note and your done. Loving it more and more everyday verse the time it spends uploading images to my computer then waiting patiently for those said images to upload in a new blog post.

But....I assure you, I have not forgotten about you. I will promise to pop in more often to say "HI"
and wish you all happy days and good wishes.

Also I have to blame my absence on that sweet little face up there. She was brought home from the animal hospital about three weeks ago. She was left in a box outside their door and when I brought my mother-n-laws puppies there for a little day surgery the lady asked me if I wanted her. I fell in love right away. My heart melted. Long story short.....she is now doing well and such a happy little furry thing. Just a cuddle ball of love we call  "Libbie"

I am also happy to say, I'm still crocheting and knitting away. More blankets are coming together. I think I have about three in the works right now. When I get tired working on one....I move onto another. They will all be ready...........one day.

Bye for now!