January Done

 

Well, I did a poor job in blogging in January.  I think I froze in more ways than one.  We are known for cold Januarys and boy was it.  We  had snow each week but luckily not the Lake Effect snow in western NY.

No sewing other to help my Mom out with completing another of her quilts and that's OK.

I did take a challenge with some friends in walking 15 minutes each day - indoors.  No risk of freezing and no risk of falling (at our age, not good).  I, also, opened my door or a window with each walk time to let some fresh air into the house.  The goal was to move during a month that might keep you sedentary.

We have a plan for February to get us fit for Spring.

  

I've had the Sparrows pattern for some time and I think it's finally time to make it.  I like this dark grey setting (I have the background fabric for some time) but will mix up the colors per my scraps as this is a little too red for me.

I have seen this pattern all over Facebook and did a little searching.  If you aren't familiar with Tilda - you can find them HERE with lots of free patterns.  This will look so sweet in 30's prints and I downloaded the Blowing pattern as well - little girl with dog.  Maybe my Liberty fabrics will come into play with that pattern.

My plan is to keep calm for the year.  No commission work, don't stress on the goal trend and do what makes me happy.  My Monday sewing group is doing a challenge of a Tree of Life wallhanging using the strip piece method - no rush and no stress for all of us.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Merry Christmas

 

Winter Soltice brought us sub temps, snow and winds - to yes we have a White Christmas.  With the stress of the Holiday season, I wanted to share a bit of whimsy.

The Holiday will be just Mom and me as she is not well.  Perhaps watching parades on TV, maybe some football. and a small , quiet meal together.  While she naps, I'll try to take the kitties out for a bit of a snow walk.

Happy Holidays,

Sharon 

That Word

 

Yes, that word - SNOW!  We actually had about 3 inches here in the valley and the mountains had over 8 inches.  Schools ran 2 hours late.  I didn't get out early for the photo and the change to rain had it almost gone.  We have been on high alert burn bans and there was some fires in parts of lower NY and Mass.  People's wells were running dry - in November - almost never happens.  

I'm trying to finish up the last commission - a sweat shirt quilt.  Just the left panel to put on and then the top and bottome sashing border.  Just straight line quilting this as it is a BEAR.  T-shirt quilts are bad enough, but sweatshirts do take a tool on your machine. In fact one of mine went so out of timing sync that I have to take it in for repair as I couldn't get it sorted out.  And I NEVER do another one of these again.  Besides, I've desided to take a year off from committions for at least a year so I can catch up on my own things.

I wanted to share my little 'feral' kitty.  this is 'T" - what I yell when I put out her food dish.  She is a drop off fixed feral (notched ear) that has been here for 4 years.  It has taken that long for her to come to the edge of the porch.  She waits until I go inside and shut the door before she;ll come up on the porch to eat.  She is a wee thing and I respect her space.  Not to worry, she has a comfy and warm spot in one of the barns abd sge gets fed twuce a day.

And you'll see more of Doopey in the future.  He was another feral drop off 2 years ago.  I've had 6 of these poor drop offs in years with some either wandering off or probably not making it.  I have reported them as feral collections are suppose to be released back to the same area.  I suspect he was a family pet that was dumped in a feral location as he just wanted attention but had learned the feral habits.  Bellas was taken by him and over the summer she let him come in the house for a bit and now he is a permanent house kitty.  

We will be doing just Mom and me for Thanksgiving - have meals being delivered.  I know she will want to watch the parades on TV and then probably nap the rest of the day,  I plan on sewing.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

A Long Time Ago

 I have been gone for so long I had to kick start the blog.  Thank you to those who private messaged me to see how things were going.  Momma is still with use - celebrated a birthday for several weeks!

 Yes, the flowers went into their 'yellow' phase as Fall came upon us.  These Susans I did NOT plant - birds or critters did some creative design.  I had a small stroke in July caused by heat exhaustion.  So quilting has not been on my schedule for some months.

I did travel with the Quilters Hall of Fame raffle quilt for several months - keeping to just 1 hrs. drive away.  Monies raised went to 10 different charities thru out the 5 counties. 

And I managed to stay healthy enough to finish my co-chair position for the Hall  of Fame Quilt Show in September.  I even went on a local radio station to promote the show - a first for me!

My sweet Bella is still the queen of the house.  She will turn 18 in April.  A dear friend made me this double sided plushy throw and she has 'called' it hers and I think she is entitled.

As the cold is creeping in (we've had that 4 letter word already), it means it's hibernation time and I hope it leads to getting back to that sewing machine.  I made no head way with my motto for the year of working even small things.  I need to concentrate on finishing.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon