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

Quilts and Flowers

 

It's a bad picture, but pulled from the Library site.  This is where I will be along with fellow quildmates.  This is our 5th year hosting this show, the flower club joined us 3 yrs ago and it makes for a lovely combination.

The Arts Council is sponsoring the music groups thru the day, lots of vendors on the lawn, some 'make and take' activities for the kids, and several food trucks.

Hopefully the weather clears for the day (we've had several rainy days).

Will share pictures of the day later,

Sharon

Happy Memorial Day