Daughters birthday present

Im not too good at keeping up with this blog. I don't know why either.  I will try to do better.

So lets see.....I am working on an owl wall hanging for my daughters birthday on June  11. hard to believe that she is going to be 37 this year. I am still placing the owls, leaves, acorns, wings and feet on it. Im going to spend a few days at Brendas so hopefully I can work  on it.

Well today was a good day. Brenda and I  finally got to sew today. We were both just as happy as a kid in a candy store.
We worked on a set of potholders. Brenda finished hers but I didnt finish mine. Maybe friday or saturday  if I go over there. Hate the end of the month.
Im pretty   bushed tonight as I only got about  2 hours sleep last night. So I am signing off.
Goodnight        

 Brenda and I are wanting to make potholders.  For months we have been wanting to make some new potholders as Brendas are wearing out.

Funniest thing though...what should have taken us an hour or so has already taken about 5 1/2 hours!!! And were still not done with the TOP!!!  We made some booboos that had us laughing so much that was some great medicine  for us both.

Here is a picture of one of my booboos

Geez look at the sewing and there were even LINES I just had to follow and that didnt happen.

Here are Brenda and I working on a potholder.

We had a great time sewing today even if we had to quit early because of storms. Boy was the thunder loud. I am afraid of thunder and lightning and was glad I was at Brendas. She was the smart one of us two...when the thunder kept happening she got up unplugged hers and my sewing machines and the iron to make sure  they werent damaged if the storm  was too bad.

Tomorrow Brenda and I get a gel manicure. We both are excited about it. They are free because a friend of mine gave me two gift certificates. And I wanted to treat Brenda to something nice so I invited her to get one done. Im sure we will post pictures tomorrow.

Hey its me....Im still here!!!!   I woke up on the green side of the dirt this morning. And it is such a good feeling.

Today was a nice sunny day again here in Grants Pass Oregon. Spring has sprung and I love it.

This past week Brenda and I got alot accomplished. And it did help that I stayed over for 2 days. First night we went to bed at 1:45 in the morning!!!

The second night we climbed on her bed and watched a movie and had snacks and we were both asleep by 10 pm. We both were totally worn out.

Brenda taught me how to machine applique and I had a blast. The first thing she taught me was a heart..and then for practice, I decided to try letters

Not too bad for just learning.

And here is a dresden  plate that I machine appliqued around the tops of the blades.

Here is a picture of my heart quilt to give to Project Linus. As I was tying it, I sat down and just stared at this quilt. And I kept looking at it for a good 15-20 minutes if not longer trying to decide what it needed. Well, I figured it out....

It needs something on it....something like a saying and I have decided to put this saying  on the red sashing....Everyday is a gift.  It really jumped out at me and I have never had that happen.Who knows maybe  whomever this blanket goes to may need to read that. This is the first time that Ive ever felt I needed to put a saying on it.


This past friday I was able to go to a yard sale with a friend and I struck the gold mine I think I did anyways....Brenda and I are going to start making wreaths. And at this yard sale I came across these little craft boxesfull of beads and things that  we can use on the wreaths  AND for the three boxes with all the goodies cost me $2.00!!!!

Well thats about all folks for now. Have a great week.

Well today is the beginning of the week. I dont know  why so many people hate Mondays I like them.

This is going to be a long week as I wont be going to sew at Brendas until  Thursday. Thursday seems so far away.

My last day sewing with Brenda was Saturday and she was teaching me how to machine applique and I had so much fun. Cant wait to do some more on Thursday.

Friday is our Project Linus monthly meeting. I really enjoy going and seeing all of the blankets that our members make and donate.  I have several quilt tops finished that I just need to put backings on which is the part I hate the most.

I have a minion quilt I need to finish tieing to send to my step sister for her 3 year old grandson who I guess is in love with the minions.

Today it was a bit cooler temperature wise today I think in the mid 60s And the sun was shining nice and bright up in the sky.

Hi everyone.

Today is a lazy day for me. My get up and go has gotten up and went but it forgot to take me with it.

With the help of Brenda a bit ago, she was able to walk me over the phone on how to ask to join the  
Scrap Dance Tango Mystery 2 group on fliker and how to add pictures. Brenda is a smart cookie. Or at least I think so.

A couple weeks ago Brenda, Kevin and I were at a yard sale and I found 2 wooden Lazy Susans and bought them for $1.00 each. One for me and one for Brenda. I've seen people on quilting tutorials using a little mat that swivels and that is why I thought these would work and I didn't have to pay $40 or more for it..

I had this little cutting mat and I just taped it onto it. It sure made trimming the little blocks a whole lot easier. Brenda has a lip on hers  so she got a piece of wood and wrapped it in foil and put a cutting mat on hers. Hopefully Kevin will be able to sand that rim off. But even if he doesn't she says shes happy with the way it is.

This is me trimming up  a 2 1/2 inch square on it

Here is my completed step 4 blocks. I can not hardly wait to see what this quilt is going to look like.

My quilt I think is manly looking as I am hoping it is. I'm making a lap size.

Today it is beautiful outside. The sun is shining  I can here the birds singing a distant dog barking and horn honking. I can feel the slight breeze coming through my bedroom window. I love spring weather as its not too hot nor is it too cold.

Im adding Brendas link to her blog to my blog, mainly so I can find hers easier.

http://thequiltjourney.blogspot.com/

Scrap Dance Tango Mystery Quilt 2016  Thats the name of the mystery quilt. I called it something else. Thanks Brenda for bringing that to my attention. And forgive me Carole. 

Yes you only had 4..and I had all 32 of mine to rip out. I"ll be needing a new Jack soon.

Today is beautiful and sunny and comfortable heat wise. I hope everyone had a beautiful day. 

I have an old sewing machine that I believe is a signature sewing machine. Brenda played with it over the weekend and it works the motor sounds fine.  But there's an issue with it that I cant remember what it was but it had something to do with the bobbin. Ill have it looked at in a few weeks by a service man and his wife that makes house calls. I will keep that one at Brendas house and bring my Singer Quantum home to sew on.