Splendid Sampler — Week 8 Last Saturday’s newsletter from Pat Sloan with the Splendid Sampler was titled There is ALWAYS time to be Splendid! I thought that was a pretty cool statement! So I just decided to be splendid all week long! And a splendid week it was. Two of our granddaughters spent a few days with us. So much … ….oh there’s more
It’s HOT. 96 degrees while I was taking several of these photos. Some of the plants are obviously suffering but these are hanging in there. The hydrangeas want a lot of water now and are usually very limp in the afternoon. Took these photos early in the AM. Plumerias are still lovely. The summer rains that typically arrive every afternoon haven’t materialized … ….oh there’s more
Splendid Sampler — Week 7 Here is some color inspiration for my favorite combo… Which leads me to think about the many different shades of reds and blues I have put in this quilt–just like in nature! Aqua, seafoam, teal, turquoise–all different shades of a blue-green combo. I would never mix those shades together in my clothes but I think … ….oh there’s more
American Flag Block For that most patriotic month of the year–the month of the Independence of the USA–I’ve designed my own version of the American flag block. I dither, back to the American Flag Block. I’ve got all 13 stripes, starting and ending with red. In the star field, I’m using one wonky star. Love wonky stars! I made a wonky star … ….oh there’s more
Splendid Sampler — Week 6 Here are the pretty pieces from the Moda Little Ruby Charm Pack that I’ve been using for the Splendid Sampler. (Along with other yardage I’ve been picking up every few weeks.) And here’s what they looked like when I got home from returning Piper to North Dakota. Granddaughters Piper, Kendall, and Addison had used them to create … ….oh there’s more
Just finished my new Travel Tote for the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge! It’s very shiny and glittery and glimmery. Pretty. Pretty. Pretty. I received these beautiful fabrics by entering the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge sponsored by SewMamaSew.com and Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The only rules were to use solid colors of Robert Kaufman Fabrics and one had to be from the new Manchester … ….oh there’s more
Splendid Sampler — Week 5 I took Pipety Piper home to Mandan, North Dakota last week. So sad. I miss her energy. And her hugs. And just having a kid around. And even worse, who will I get to be my model???? Piper and I were very busy during her two week visit. We went to see mermaids, and alpacas, … ….oh there’s more
I’ve been very fortunate to have so many great friends that have shared their many plants over the years. My friend Cheryl in Houston gave me my first plumeria. You may also know them as frangipani. Leis are made from the blossoms. It’s a tropical plant and can’t tolerate cold weather. Cheryl gave me a small branch in a pot … ….oh there’s more
Splendid Sampler — Week 4 The first block I did this week for the Splendid Sampler was Iowa by Sherry McConnell. And I used one of the new pieces of fabric that I just got from Fabric.com to augment the charm packs from Moda that I’ve been using along with bits from my scrap basket. (Have I mentioned how much I love … ….oh there’s more
Splendid Sampler — Week 3 Even with Pipety Piper here, I was able to get another 3 blocks done this week. In the wee hours of the morning–fortunately that child likes to sleep in! I did come to the realization that I couldn’t just use charm packs and fabric in my stash. The charms are 5″ and mini-charms are only … ….oh there’s more
