tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27193252091199276202024-03-13T03:31:52.050-04:00Robbie's Paw PrintsA little chatter and some fiber work!Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.comBlogger2136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-43540053724283168422024-02-23T06:00:00.026-05:002024-02-23T06:00:00.135-05:00Cyano Print Progress Sorta<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjc-DtanUo5KIfabkylTUfj7LVSptUh_OKr-gBvpqZPaorS5hQFVPMNNKdavDBoXUQnSVKHt_IBABr6l_0qgKRAlFv_jQi4AVhSyo5iJFS2OqFrAH5qm5GOJg2ZCi4GgSqFeD-xr76JLCJXrzVET3l3uSlNEx3SXTJWF1glmOaWrDWrGpGF_HDTUD6PL8P/s4032/20240124_182611.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjc-DtanUo5KIfabkylTUfj7LVSptUh_OKr-gBvpqZPaorS5hQFVPMNNKdavDBoXUQnSVKHt_IBABr6l_0qgKRAlFv_jQi4AVhSyo5iJFS2OqFrAH5qm5GOJg2ZCi4GgSqFeD-xr76JLCJXrzVET3l3uSlNEx3SXTJWF1glmOaWrDWrGpGF_HDTUD6PL8P/s320/20240124_182611.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Haven't made much progress on the Cyano print project. Too many distractions...Kalee has had another one of her stomach issues. We were up last weekend from Sunday 4 a.m. until Monday 6 a.m.! UGH...Poor dog...the vet is trying a new approach...when Kalee starts to feel poorly, she is restless, licking her lips (nausea) and vomiting. In the past, she has been treated for pancreatitis, which she has had confirmation of. Because she never loses her appetite, no diarrhea, no belly pain or pancreas symptoms, the vet is now treating her for some type of allergy! I make my own dog food (99% ground turkey/veggies) and she is on Hills' ID kibble. Since I started feeding her this, her stomach issues and no discomfort in pancreas have seemed to decrease...........SO, she's now on anti nausea med (which no vomiting for 2 days) and also on Prednisone for about a week. She appears to be doing much better and we all slept Monday night with no interruptions! Just need to figure out what type of allergy she has. Vet doesn't feel the turkey/veggie mix is it...so process of elimination. UGH<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjdVpCad_wkVbL2PY0a4l2RYZVLAX5-lJVILUQwcKo4YmnFaux0z8TaxjD2M1eW2JFrDHJBsKrkSR9GYcZgJ1B_RqDKuIzhqDmuCJuqZrSSU2Cqy17WH7kFuWQor_8TvPAHiiEb6qMvZUQNWAYTK9E6SPbmdZX2tGFKzuSGcdAGhJXKqwNcIolIFgbQ9G/s2554/20240211_142656.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2476" data-original-width="2554" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjdVpCad_wkVbL2PY0a4l2RYZVLAX5-lJVILUQwcKo4YmnFaux0z8TaxjD2M1eW2JFrDHJBsKrkSR9GYcZgJ1B_RqDKuIzhqDmuCJuqZrSSU2Cqy17WH7kFuWQor_8TvPAHiiEb6qMvZUQNWAYTK9E6SPbmdZX2tGFKzuSGcdAGhJXKqwNcIolIFgbQ9G/s320/20240211_142656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>So now I'm playing around with different border fabrics and layouts.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXG2FlEKlpPbWEx_ibpXlbOueUhTQqdKhnIgxslptCqnNGm8hbdh3T57DsWN6EYrV6xRMFo4fq2AsECH3gMto46SEFp7apHApPuaZD_yfWO2N8asZ7OjjEzDhVxIT9shQ7XR11_oXxc7hE4B_DoIKhhSEYW8JZlgu3u8gEbH8wHmfz4mGjrQ4wZRh16wd/s2856/20240211_142835.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2613" data-original-width="2856" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXG2FlEKlpPbWEx_ibpXlbOueUhTQqdKhnIgxslptCqnNGm8hbdh3T57DsWN6EYrV6xRMFo4fq2AsECH3gMto46SEFp7apHApPuaZD_yfWO2N8asZ7OjjEzDhVxIT9shQ7XR11_oXxc7hE4B_DoIKhhSEYW8JZlgu3u8gEbH8wHmfz4mGjrQ4wZRh16wd/s320/20240211_142835.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hNbkrsrJAbD7ILYi6i3Zxj_ayEUTOUWeJXx_6DPr09XBgbFjPAUyWjJkL-e8Enr1NVwO-C-tLvlec-ihBNjLBEdJokrkxFopmCosIUYOXTV1GabALzN8GD8ewScR-zRvO6HehB27T361rEOFG8aQ59mZx4pyR5qCKbhBDRfZ3eL2ISiM18pZXmpq4q2v/s4032/20240211_143338.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hNbkrsrJAbD7ILYi6i3Zxj_ayEUTOUWeJXx_6DPr09XBgbFjPAUyWjJkL-e8Enr1NVwO-C-tLvlec-ihBNjLBEdJokrkxFopmCosIUYOXTV1GabALzN8GD8ewScR-zRvO6HehB27T361rEOFG8aQ59mZx4pyR5qCKbhBDRfZ3eL2ISiM18pZXmpq4q2v/s320/20240211_143338.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumsongDSZHH_CG7jDFYYTg2uXJfteoXlhI6gadar6zkYuu5EwK6IjD8QqZ0ZpB9sD1mn4NSNUws6EU7R_dFVg2SrAPsYlHZpuNU_ORTRWrwPC8A2JCFGGfvTA_oAVPPpqXD8OxSWvHH1KleGXfpexrz7T_Wr-qFffqv_URUa0eoTEXGyDc4_WoC8teXGy/s2689/20240211_143353.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2630" data-original-width="2689" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumsongDSZHH_CG7jDFYYTg2uXJfteoXlhI6gadar6zkYuu5EwK6IjD8QqZ0ZpB9sD1mn4NSNUws6EU7R_dFVg2SrAPsYlHZpuNU_ORTRWrwPC8A2JCFGGfvTA_oAVPPpqXD8OxSWvHH1KleGXfpexrz7T_Wr-qFffqv_URUa0eoTEXGyDc4_WoC8teXGy/s320/20240211_143353.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Not happy...just don't want something that is so 'expected' for a block. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do I dare cut it up more! HA No, I won't do that as I do want to hand embroider the leaf areas.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2A8gfwamHnM-nwRvnUd7AbzCJ6vnLEduveSrMb09Oh1U80B7qhQjxUTe__nuH2nhOZhdf4ONUxGwXKQ3ZrwpMFUxNQWfNvObVzgmHt2pefdD2-Mr8WaTre5Mqfj66rnDp7S_xaj0NT5QRDN6LKtxDjza3bLB5oPPjllGiI8G6Zl2M0kvX4mDWDMW7tKiI/s2628/20240220_133426.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2276" data-original-width="2628" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2A8gfwamHnM-nwRvnUd7AbzCJ6vnLEduveSrMb09Oh1U80B7qhQjxUTe__nuH2nhOZhdf4ONUxGwXKQ3ZrwpMFUxNQWfNvObVzgmHt2pefdD2-Mr8WaTre5Mqfj66rnDp7S_xaj0NT5QRDN6LKtxDjza3bLB5oPPjllGiI8G6Zl2M0kvX4mDWDMW7tKiI/s320/20240220_133426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think I am going to add 1/8th inch strip and work from there. This is 1/4" strip I just laid on the piece. I like this so much better! Now to cut it up and add that 1/4"!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakKdiSd5DxdKyBbgZJmZy159SmdiOzZS_449KH7KqImlG_erRk3Rb1eViqxbbBb4jiPX4wC-FgCVunE-iogQmRKAerGEIgpUm9IoYjvha6a7gtCliEnYq4BZo-uSkWxlC77hDBLCHCQRqxMKXnnofjDGasiyrFAcyuANYHaB4rTPC_HldBAa1mK0-gpsC/s2386/20240220_181737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2179" data-original-width="2386" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakKdiSd5DxdKyBbgZJmZy159SmdiOzZS_449KH7KqImlG_erRk3Rb1eViqxbbBb4jiPX4wC-FgCVunE-iogQmRKAerGEIgpUm9IoYjvha6a7gtCliEnYq4BZo-uSkWxlC77hDBLCHCQRqxMKXnnofjDGasiyrFAcyuANYHaB4rTPC_HldBAa1mK0-gpsC/s320/20240220_181737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>AND the srip is added...picture is a little crooked but I'm a lot more content with the piece. Now back to borders, trim????? Who know what!</div><div><br /></div><div>So when I can't knit, I'll try and continue on with different fabric for border or whatever!</div><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-40156884278747423402024-02-20T11:57:00.000-05:002024-02-20T11:57:38.484-05:00Whitecaps Progress Continues!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWAeT0_GKARafo55nwwdm-uSg1uDuHLuncNAJ-cCtlYw3MXK2ME0OpnddzzEBvNrGpSSe5TWB-Y3EBGB0HStM36NZOd23_VXIlswRen29YBAPiGZaK-2xTns8m2h8l2_d78ZuegzTF4JjrTH7Am1JukROaAH3s0byUUt0zMjLNVYH48n1x7NRyoY5-xWj/s4032/20240211_124008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWAeT0_GKARafo55nwwdm-uSg1uDuHLuncNAJ-cCtlYw3MXK2ME0OpnddzzEBvNrGpSSe5TWB-Y3EBGB0HStM36NZOd23_VXIlswRen29YBAPiGZaK-2xTns8m2h8l2_d78ZuegzTF4JjrTH7Am1JukROaAH3s0byUUt0zMjLNVYH48n1x7NRyoY5-xWj/s320/20240211_124008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Well, I finished blocking one of two panels I need for the whitecaps lace top. It's kinda scary when you take your knitted piece and place it in water!! I felt I needed to be extra gentle with this lace and even more careful when I placed the pins when blocking it! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvlwz_MmGBOxPsFfSYEz-fJU-NLt1Zf4F6u1uOgP1dNfK0v5caVclk5afeBngEc2QAriwy_GOOrKpA2rZyj3oNaHI3uy2LSQBckWOmEDEctKZyeN1oez-NqQl2bvtra0DXcgPM4jS3XTSIq2JxWhiBj6pYmvzY0qruqDW1pImmuWBxnolltvNVw7y9nhH/s2640/20240212_145345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1288" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvlwz_MmGBOxPsFfSYEz-fJU-NLt1Zf4F6u1uOgP1dNfK0v5caVclk5afeBngEc2QAriwy_GOOrKpA2rZyj3oNaHI3uy2LSQBckWOmEDEctKZyeN1oez-NqQl2bvtra0DXcgPM4jS3XTSIq2JxWhiBj6pYmvzY0qruqDW1pImmuWBxnolltvNVw7y9nhH/w195-h400/20240212_145345.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>So far so good! Don't mind the disheveled look! I had just walked two miles at the church and then another 1/2 mile with the dogs. I just wanted to hold up the top to see how it would look when the piece dried! </p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4Mtp1YYIbrkPGGUQjE4dxxxheDFxrjIjz1pt8c_7vipOgi9MlnNUFvYxzI7T9QpqBWs47LCMx7lrGNj-rudZKAhDpTGNiGc6Ys6zKHyUa0up1NaRg8A7BbUquQ4n6VGwGmPrImSuOY14hrElobcqZiytmZ472-bnW9SCOPZlA99IREN8exAjUjvvcPQp/s4032/20240220_110001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4Mtp1YYIbrkPGGUQjE4dxxxheDFxrjIjz1pt8c_7vipOgi9MlnNUFvYxzI7T9QpqBWs47LCMx7lrGNj-rudZKAhDpTGNiGc6Ys6zKHyUa0up1NaRg8A7BbUquQ4n6VGwGmPrImSuOY14hrElobcqZiytmZ472-bnW9SCOPZlA99IREN8exAjUjvvcPQp/s320/20240220_110001.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> This is the start of the 2nd panel...I have quite a way to go but I have to say the pattern is easy to follow AND I only had to rip out a few rows when I got sidetracked! Which is easy for me to do. I usually knit in my sewing room or when there's something on TV that I don't have to follow! HA EXCEPT if the dogs are on my lap/side it can get confusing...they are either up and down of trying to get on my lap. I'll have to take a picture of that situation! <p></p><p>Onward and upward!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAeZRXSwY3VpnKj5HgbnDmksXK21jYRrr4HQln_WIxGe6A-Kf-UzxzK_cBU5almhiIsM8nm8AWrvn3lo-ach18BKRbaSSv6Qltetn8P3f3GQSb8MPG3KyCWr0AgnNw3vFpqwSXedYJOYuJs1bdBC-URxurz0qdp32RQqjy3ZYNkz1a1LNyRy-mfyPAhRC/s2640/20240212_145345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAeZRXSwY3VpnKj5HgbnDmksXK21jYRrr4HQln_WIxGe6A-Kf-UzxzK_cBU5almhiIsM8nm8AWrvn3lo-ach18BKRbaSSv6Qltetn8P3f3GQSb8MPG3KyCWr0AgnNw3vFpqwSXedYJOYuJs1bdBC-URxurz0qdp32RQqjy3ZYNkz1a1LNyRy-mfyPAhRC/s320/20240212_145345.jpg" width="156" /></a></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-67322648545990196622024-02-09T05:30:00.003-05:002024-02-09T05:30:00.160-05:00Whitecaps Progress<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbWEeyaNcYs8jV5_aJqq9kLMnWVwzEmuta66yx3ZjmonxWg_bNfY7UmJDhwCWXAtYYuUZuQ-xvxDfwllStXrOWDMFd_xYMB0q0E9NXpW4mOdg1IveTCxoLV005ahTTDJYh-Y9nErxXNpyelOIQLwPRVRMWQpzPsCRP27rT9Nsblpjv0kHw4ya1Ge2vH8x/s506/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="484" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbWEeyaNcYs8jV5_aJqq9kLMnWVwzEmuta66yx3ZjmonxWg_bNfY7UmJDhwCWXAtYYuUZuQ-xvxDfwllStXrOWDMFd_xYMB0q0E9NXpW4mOdg1IveTCxoLV005ahTTDJYh-Y9nErxXNpyelOIQLwPRVRMWQpzPsCRP27rT9Nsblpjv0kHw4ya1Ge2vH8x/s320/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" width="306" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>This is the lace pullover or cover that I started. It's a pattern by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/DanDoh/whitecaps" target="_blank">DanDoh designs</a>. I love Yumiko's patterns! They are all so feminie and patterns very well written. </p><p>I love the red but it's not a color I wear well..I'm more the spring color pallet! HA So I am making in vanilla yarn, which I did purchase from DanDoh. It's a lovely silk yarn.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpMQl19bOkz4Sft5dx9yB-ilsNlK05-qa3eGON2X7ad1NiZoQnBKDXudUly_KttI2Ov7ceW1wlTrUPu84j55_Vk64cOYdVJrtyQaINHbgGUFywuHO2KoFjW1PzlNat736NGUtGhEf_oVgOzGg4EKr-iCLUXxnjFY_wgrNnoDQQFtcL2Y6qOyGo2oxgBPw/s4032/20240122_152708.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpMQl19bOkz4Sft5dx9yB-ilsNlK05-qa3eGON2X7ad1NiZoQnBKDXudUly_KttI2Ov7ceW1wlTrUPu84j55_Vk64cOYdVJrtyQaINHbgGUFywuHO2KoFjW1PzlNat736NGUtGhEf_oVgOzGg4EKr-iCLUXxnjFY_wgrNnoDQQFtcL2Y6qOyGo2oxgBPw/s320/20240122_152708.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The only problem I had was getting gauge! I knit tight so normally I have to go up at least one needle size. Also, I'm not used to using a larger needle to knit with this lace type yarn! </p><p>You can see these two gauge samples...bottom is my pink sweater gauge swatch I did but using #5 needles..top is using the silk yarn and #10 needle. But with some tips from Yumiko I did get gauge! Woohoo...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqVdMX8tGuvgZ8auKYRYCG1rXLcFxNqiA5gMbT888bj3y4SZCoz_T9w5GL_GoRp-Xe4C6wHpTQCX2rsfQYNFNMxXkqO2uzggb0u6qdRInnloV5AyPe3N734-lz9Yg081u0FWvvq-eLzdOFJrTlmxasH1C-PoaSH0Djy1kj1jBKb_iEgnHRzdRvG8ebdKR/s4032/20240127_191435.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqVdMX8tGuvgZ8auKYRYCG1rXLcFxNqiA5gMbT888bj3y4SZCoz_T9w5GL_GoRp-Xe4C6wHpTQCX2rsfQYNFNMxXkqO2uzggb0u6qdRInnloV5AyPe3N734-lz9Yg081u0FWvvq-eLzdOFJrTlmxasH1C-PoaSH0Djy1kj1jBKb_iEgnHRzdRvG8ebdKR/s320/20240127_191435.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I'm using a different circular needle I purchased. This are called ChiaoGoo and they are fantastic! One issue with circular needles is the wire part that twists and turns...ugh...so frustrating and uncomfortable. </p><p>On one of the knitting FB pages I follow, someone suggested they use these needles and love them. So off to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DX88LZ2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1" target="_blank">Amazon to orde</a>r. I love, love them!! They have a wire steel cable which doesn't bend and twist! </p><p> </p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-oKM_SK06OVkK94sP_FEjEKsVu-f2-VaCdaVYU1eFRdnLLm9xiyepgNbhFZc6qYMUnTmifKvNjDdaw_UVW3AAICzul7OP1ET3fMcvhy2_zwxooi3daalz_M2QyYKoVjiHopOqj778gUWpOWzO0j1wlZiUjLjRKDpqZjrX06pjGmgZqxsLgyZ3FEnvzyU/s4032/20240130_142551.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-oKM_SK06OVkK94sP_FEjEKsVu-f2-VaCdaVYU1eFRdnLLm9xiyepgNbhFZc6qYMUnTmifKvNjDdaw_UVW3AAICzul7OP1ET3fMcvhy2_zwxooi3daalz_M2QyYKoVjiHopOqj778gUWpOWzO0j1wlZiUjLjRKDpqZjrX06pjGmgZqxsLgyZ3FEnvzyU/s320/20240130_142551.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>You can see the red wire...so easy to knit with!! My only problem is finding time to knit. I know...what the heck do you do all day, Robbie!!</p><p>In between being 'everyday housewife' I do meet up with friends, volunteer at the library, try to walk 2 miles several days a week along with dog walking when weather permits, yada, yada. So my knitting takes a back seat!</p><p>I try to knit for an hour a day if possible...usually after dinner before World News with David Muir!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh91-M4mDNxFo34bSudIArxykH3xZhN7W0OIAUUKtwMvPSulEVmrwf7BZnzASCMd2KJ4BRngyHc4YiJrV46wJeSug1cVN6rSvm3GtlV6s3CuUASEl8uqgtnBtdru4d3R0Fp8EWxYOQuphfPD3-c2KJYZ4SxKfC5eNWYl7SlF1qOlhdNW_m7adnW32NIea5/s2978/20240206_090808.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2746" data-original-width="2978" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh91-M4mDNxFo34bSudIArxykH3xZhN7W0OIAUUKtwMvPSulEVmrwf7BZnzASCMd2KJ4BRngyHc4YiJrV46wJeSug1cVN6rSvm3GtlV6s3CuUASEl8uqgtnBtdru4d3R0Fp8EWxYOQuphfPD3-c2KJYZ4SxKfC5eNWYl7SlF1qOlhdNW_m7adnW32NIea5/w400-h369/20240206_090808.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p>So this is my progress! I've reached the underarm section so have about 60 rows to go before I bind off. Kumiko has you block each piece (this is 1 of 2 pieces - front and back). So the next pictures will be this piece being blocked.<p></p><p>Once blocked you'll see the pattern much better and will look like something! HA</p><p>So, that's my story so far! Now that I wasted time updating my blog I think I"ll go and knit!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-6400989512360420382024-02-06T09:36:00.001-05:002024-02-06T09:36:16.374-05:00Cyano Print Fabric<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryOIqEnuV-YQvlOxeuugQ1tEpWZniuhFf6f7WZLzCmP5I_EF6OVnvb8rV3P4nQDoL3DY9gfBaMIrJesLKQfLqk-hpQO1xDci7qPfKmQ_VGYOrD5qv_WoACJMyGNTniaCkoDuGKEVMdbHahOa6TaWFdK7V8yLLE_MS9uNu9DI7u5jZpKhpfAB2XurgHVAv/s4032/20240202_104820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryOIqEnuV-YQvlOxeuugQ1tEpWZniuhFf6f7WZLzCmP5I_EF6OVnvb8rV3P4nQDoL3DY9gfBaMIrJesLKQfLqk-hpQO1xDci7qPfKmQ_VGYOrD5qv_WoACJMyGNTniaCkoDuGKEVMdbHahOa6TaWFdK7V8yLLE_MS9uNu9DI7u5jZpKhpfAB2XurgHVAv/s320/20240202_104820.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> I mentioned in a post this last month showing a beautiful cyano print fabric one of my friends, Bonnie, made and sent to me! What a lovely surprise! BUT now what to do with it! Decisions, decisions...this is always the hardest part of any art work isn't it!<p></p><p>So, I bit the bullet and started to play around with "what if I cut it up?"....gosh, I hate to cut it up but......</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjYSCHe-3-sYTdYTI7Z893kjVmGwFjXCjPf_FhiOvFCf8HLTFCDZ1Ic86ZGcGXXaljWNWvXHDTQEw9j7VcxiTA5VarlX7-mRxMxuYTedJ_vdXw-WYLjQXTfhQorT2yFTvuLjc_bny_Tv5crkOAghSDBdWZntIDxIOsaTnE1edDtVYZ4bkSdia1uFyADRq/s4032/20240202_105826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjYSCHe-3-sYTdYTI7Z893kjVmGwFjXCjPf_FhiOvFCf8HLTFCDZ1Ic86ZGcGXXaljWNWvXHDTQEw9j7VcxiTA5VarlX7-mRxMxuYTedJ_vdXw-WYLjQXTfhQorT2yFTvuLjc_bny_Tv5crkOAghSDBdWZntIDxIOsaTnE1edDtVYZ4bkSdia1uFyADRq/s320/20240202_105826.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I ended up drawing funky leaves on tracing paper and laying on top of the fabric just to give me an idea on placement, etc.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiilow5GKMuD-0btZAWmyZLCBbQJH0ZrcrnsFypVpwtlVKZW-ePRvbYB_tcRoh1QoI_TQMpDtoCtuT-88ebY0aQAeQV5Qxb0YpuwGyoTP8xGLrcH-gg2vzzaIWm_4hKcM_d4reI5gG2zbcYhx_v7VIkcCIcviFAsbwxasrTKGWpzVMmuRu_SoMTUGWDbS/s4032/20240202_110058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiilow5GKMuD-0btZAWmyZLCBbQJH0ZrcrnsFypVpwtlVKZW-ePRvbYB_tcRoh1QoI_TQMpDtoCtuT-88ebY0aQAeQV5Qxb0YpuwGyoTP8xGLrcH-gg2vzzaIWm_4hKcM_d4reI5gG2zbcYhx_v7VIkcCIcviFAsbwxasrTKGWpzVMmuRu_SoMTUGWDbS/s320/20240202_110058.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Besides the blue from the cyano print and the blue mottled fabric, I just felt it needed something else so I laid red fabric under the pieces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyFeiHf7ugqw3jZ8A7VC3AIRqc2V4rj-OkVGQ5FBmXAK-moaEt1IHSrzQMn9R2idL1brXRxQeMgkaJiwFpevqCbphlSs5ZIMi0P6QmyK-zyhQ_xKIqOBPcnjv3t67mCz9kwGZa6e0QqDYYCe-5fykXUVvuWmYke4FrLZbbog_xbZOLpxzQBfWlfPbL1gY/s2731/20240202_142022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2613" data-original-width="2731" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyFeiHf7ugqw3jZ8A7VC3AIRqc2V4rj-OkVGQ5FBmXAK-moaEt1IHSrzQMn9R2idL1brXRxQeMgkaJiwFpevqCbphlSs5ZIMi0P6QmyK-zyhQ_xKIqOBPcnjv3t67mCz9kwGZa6e0QqDYYCe-5fykXUVvuWmYke4FrLZbbog_xbZOLpxzQBfWlfPbL1gY/s320/20240202_142022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I took away the red fabric and cut 1/4 inch strips and just laid across the fabric and that was all this beautiful print needed!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgCZOAeKOGZY2JFjQAFNi5hMx0FyoDomo8LXQUvQpJk91CFeFy0hPwg2aYT9AVHE13uFaJTNuYXmhxlyqZuymBU2owVovOlZM9-ovrCyi1r7c-Lx9uH7cPyC16ZLhfpQDS10olqvzw5ogn1bJ7Trw4LPqtH49M5uKpnsdXXPp9wT5lwKM-PPvwwMbsusM/s4032/20240202_161008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgCZOAeKOGZY2JFjQAFNi5hMx0FyoDomo8LXQUvQpJk91CFeFy0hPwg2aYT9AVHE13uFaJTNuYXmhxlyqZuymBU2owVovOlZM9-ovrCyi1r7c-Lx9uH7cPyC16ZLhfpQDS10olqvzw5ogn1bJ7Trw4LPqtH49M5uKpnsdXXPp9wT5lwKM-PPvwwMbsusM/s320/20240202_161008.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>With any quilting pattern or design work, cutting a piece of fabric up is a scary challenge! HA At least it is for me. So I took some scrap fabric the same size of the print. <div><br /></div><div>I measured each section then added 3/4" for the 1/4" inserts I wanted. I know...math!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>But it worked!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMhM2ll5E4YVlXFl0fS5i3wwYIBffrfoRwuquILj0H5GNngdnPQY9mtNCHj6AZixIROHaUr21Lf8x7JkGlS5RCGAg9kzPhDIrxXrXPfqk8daGpp1iJEFM0jRXGXSM5d01JGYQOr3Sbj0ky6SAkbOTgwWnBPPzDjwh4us9BYweHWte1negQWax0sAypOnKy/s3045/20240202_161019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3045" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMhM2ll5E4YVlXFl0fS5i3wwYIBffrfoRwuquILj0H5GNngdnPQY9mtNCHj6AZixIROHaUr21Lf8x7JkGlS5RCGAg9kzPhDIrxXrXPfqk8daGpp1iJEFM0jRXGXSM5d01JGYQOr3Sbj0ky6SAkbOTgwWnBPPzDjwh4us9BYweHWte1negQWax0sAypOnKy/s320/20240202_161019.jpg" width="318" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is around a fat quarter in size...perfect for one of those table top pieces. Or I may just add some type of border on one side? Or 3 sides? Or no sides!</div><div><br /></div><div>My plan is to sandwich and then stitch in the ditch around each insert. Then to do some hand embroidery work. I may do free motion around some areas as well..in fact, as I'm typing this, I am thinking I may do that before embroidery work...but who knows! Time will tell!<br /><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-22577655182154090542024-02-01T17:32:00.000-05:002024-02-01T17:32:41.198-05:00Whitecaps Knitted Pattern<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAMVja7sfdHqdy6qtaiWMCcC7T4peB3HEH-cFJRNf5Vo37msiezkTLzZtKuENnjqow7_8cdI3IbDcBqePWqwFQJytKW-cu2_hKD5olDaFkH4gvSrxxRFtRoWGv9GjQ_z9ljU6fcFOqtqv9Gv4BA2hVxuQFPDUJsAclnZR7B5R-1rZPE1laJace1YivYrH/s506/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="484" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAMVja7sfdHqdy6qtaiWMCcC7T4peB3HEH-cFJRNf5Vo37msiezkTLzZtKuENnjqow7_8cdI3IbDcBqePWqwFQJytKW-cu2_hKD5olDaFkH4gvSrxxRFtRoWGv9GjQ_z9ljU6fcFOqtqv9Gv4BA2hVxuQFPDUJsAclnZR7B5R-1rZPE1laJace1YivYrH/s320/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" width="306" /></a></div>Well, Easter is right around the corner, right! So I'm hoping I can finish this top by then. I can always brighten up the white by wearing a bright color camisole under it. I wear a lot of black so black will look good too! Now to finish it!<p></p><p>This is a pattern by Yumiko Alexander (<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whitecaps-7" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>) called Whitecaps. It's a fairly easy pattern but finding the time to make the top is a real challenge for me. Hard to knit at night if dogs are on my lap...so I have to hide in the sewing room and have dogs on the table in front of me! HA</p><p>The red is adorable but I just don't look good in red. You can see all the different tops others have knitted in beautiful colors. I'll stick with 'vanilla' for now...who knows....I might make another one! HA</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvh_zadravs7EDFfUOfMah75zZ0VdsHqgvjoxSQkUxrelb6jUj2_xazA4HLiUkyi7Gqxt191YV7PuNfq-ySr-Xag5HOIzyamejrxpa4NdFLKgRZprTa6UDKAB9Ir_E2pTzugV0RJDlScs1lzH9YA3YfGNaR4Gvx5W-e8uuJ1VbzOjCQRyUHUCfqiVdRfn/s4032/20240128_163013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvh_zadravs7EDFfUOfMah75zZ0VdsHqgvjoxSQkUxrelb6jUj2_xazA4HLiUkyi7Gqxt191YV7PuNfq-ySr-Xag5HOIzyamejrxpa4NdFLKgRZprTa6UDKAB9Ir_E2pTzugV0RJDlScs1lzH9YA3YfGNaR4Gvx5W-e8uuJ1VbzOjCQRyUHUCfqiVdRfn/s320/20240128_163013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You knit with 2 strand of yarn for rows then switch to two stands....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP21aSX6mdLAhg5DYHzmK9x3iXFHf1a9ojiVArX4AljP78dsMUIY2-y3DVLUqfHp92Vmc9ezKB2h7rGHJKOTDNb8VNog9_KVVhtlWpEJpv4Zsm5Yj0BkvLsXB0mny8TW3RR2N8K1r6aYSJ_rvjxdzaQoZeZ5XO_QEOkACdk0L6-R6rvVRvzM_MY6biDIl_/s4032/20240127_191435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP21aSX6mdLAhg5DYHzmK9x3iXFHf1a9ojiVArX4AljP78dsMUIY2-y3DVLUqfHp92Vmc9ezKB2h7rGHJKOTDNb8VNog9_KVVhtlWpEJpv4Zsm5Yj0BkvLsXB0mny8TW3RR2N8K1r6aYSJ_rvjxdzaQoZeZ5XO_QEOkACdk0L6-R6rvVRvzM_MY6biDIl_/s320/20240127_191435.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Looks weird here in a little circle...I'm using a circular needle even though we are not knitting in the round. Just easier for me to put my knitting down!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXOh4gvHTx6VDV5VlPvBEDT7B0qnyrDnwSSLwZc3HVdv9qxWuSKih1wkcDC5J7q51vn9HxdMB9HlHZtvbcUvhotJULLTLiHiXyW5RV5bLWV0n8sR5mBVSdokyr3bvmZgYsoYxY53Qut_M4KYJDbkRsv7DUyOYi41DZCY4_YfIGGi_hU0fEEt40phdaOtX/s4032/20240128_184018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXOh4gvHTx6VDV5VlPvBEDT7B0qnyrDnwSSLwZc3HVdv9qxWuSKih1wkcDC5J7q51vn9HxdMB9HlHZtvbcUvhotJULLTLiHiXyW5RV5bLWV0n8sR5mBVSdokyr3bvmZgYsoYxY53Qut_M4KYJDbkRsv7DUyOYi41DZCY4_YfIGGi_hU0fEEt40phdaOtX/s320/20240128_184018.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, I did slip up and had to rip out two rows! Duh...not sure what I did and it was even on an easy 'knit only' row! Go figure!</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTxX42sIj3OTfmuTVh8P90wh1A0x-z105uMRSgYF0FB2kF5nsR1__7Kpne3XhwbJADV68ewYay5V4q5Iz5PunMNYCo2uYv5DuIGOIDOfGoy0I3BZlw_FkMMJOuAP1XjH2sANP83xZQ55nELIlPvK4Jk36hnS9Tlwv12b_jSLYr_i2iHPrL9vpfiQWb30U/s4032/20240130_142551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTxX42sIj3OTfmuTVh8P90wh1A0x-z105uMRSgYF0FB2kF5nsR1__7Kpne3XhwbJADV68ewYay5V4q5Iz5PunMNYCo2uYv5DuIGOIDOfGoy0I3BZlw_FkMMJOuAP1XjH2sANP83xZQ55nELIlPvK4Jk36hnS9Tlwv12b_jSLYr_i2iHPrL9vpfiQWb30U/s320/20240130_142551.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is knit from bottom up, which is different from what I usually knit. Most of my lace tops, and my last sweater, are knit from the top down. </div><div>But I really like Yumiko's (DanDoh) patterns. They seem so well written! I've bought two so far.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTq0rWzYftn4BlN5xHI6_i0zWD9PQXs9mCYn5-wsIFRFjAX_WHibWp5mJjM4XYmqRimEbw_VVUDiX321huapV8MYtAIlWCPklPNOt5wP5YBVPvv1KGIb_0ISAjRO3Dhm7oOXOuVHJXBmq2BJExAlEs9Lw8LjEb6jeH9FzoC9_sZYHp4tMcIcqPFQsuuvM/s4032/20240201_170621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTq0rWzYftn4BlN5xHI6_i0zWD9PQXs9mCYn5-wsIFRFjAX_WHibWp5mJjM4XYmqRimEbw_VVUDiX321huapV8MYtAIlWCPklPNOt5wP5YBVPvv1KGIb_0ISAjRO3Dhm7oOXOuVHJXBmq2BJExAlEs9Lw8LjEb6jeH9FzoC9_sZYHp4tMcIcqPFQsuuvM/s320/20240201_170621.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>So this is where I stand today, 2/1/2024! Long way to go and I need two of these! Sleeves will be added and then a side seam. I am making the longer sleeves which have a cute curve at the end of them. Several who have made this pattern say, it's the best knitted piece and they wear it often. Hope that's the same for me!!!<br /><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-42595215737279083102024-01-29T16:30:00.001-05:002024-01-29T16:30:00.244-05:00Dye Dog #5!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbutO93lo62Fhl4jS3wYqgieFcp0bGTAoqWG4kBfvsaAh-tI4DxqLIr1NJV7ueb5c3R6myEJ3HIIaWZaq5qtCqdQGJQGvCU5Z8ROyToUUvaMptiSGTiV-YrsSkg7cqFjdcpGunIxvGiCcJ6h1eVYxgS-yvfV_lopnKDpJsFbRdSJMlXL__wmeuZVTq_VT/s4032/20240113_143010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbutO93lo62Fhl4jS3wYqgieFcp0bGTAoqWG4kBfvsaAh-tI4DxqLIr1NJV7ueb5c3R6myEJ3HIIaWZaq5qtCqdQGJQGvCU5Z8ROyToUUvaMptiSGTiV-YrsSkg7cqFjdcpGunIxvGiCcJ6h1eVYxgS-yvfV_lopnKDpJsFbRdSJMlXL__wmeuZVTq_VT/s320/20240113_143010.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> Yes, I'm finished with a 'dye dog #5!'...HA Actually, I'm cheating since I could call this project dye dog 4.5! <div><br /></div><div><div> I've posted often on my dye dogs and on #4 that I was hand embroidering and free motion quilting. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEBroUD2dg1jbe_3Fg224Beoc_l6XeL3KrExVtYfG1dDtB5XNqxAzsb0HhsYU1PbAAGYSCusuT9_KClQT5d6fPWYT7YmnuuotlBqqMjmh2XM3YVe0ZmyeEPRfzh1z5tvop_8_MHZgpEddbV7XiucdfE6tgfjmOjbFG8Ttl0AUmZKsDLb51ys-BiWLvYaX/s4032/20240113_143020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEBroUD2dg1jbe_3Fg224Beoc_l6XeL3KrExVtYfG1dDtB5XNqxAzsb0HhsYU1PbAAGYSCusuT9_KClQT5d6fPWYT7YmnuuotlBqqMjmh2XM3YVe0ZmyeEPRfzh1z5tvop_8_MHZgpEddbV7XiucdfE6tgfjmOjbFG8Ttl0AUmZKsDLb51ys-BiWLvYaX/s320/20240113_143020.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Some of the hand embroidery work<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuSmFze0qPpFRuUOzJdknxwYzaXoSvpSEFGXWSHgLjSH-WRRq1utSzAwtZoQZCTkSzz529NAyyGVf3oukcoNEFFW-nGbprx9JygjnlDu76DGTORCtkHKDbdySPU74sP4RTsDZ8a9z9s5FteFa64UqVMgzy-MI3QpvG77FdmuICukmBFAs_O0NwzRxPUsm/s4032/20240113_142257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuSmFze0qPpFRuUOzJdknxwYzaXoSvpSEFGXWSHgLjSH-WRRq1utSzAwtZoQZCTkSzz529NAyyGVf3oukcoNEFFW-nGbprx9JygjnlDu76DGTORCtkHKDbdySPU74sP4RTsDZ8a9z9s5FteFa64UqVMgzy-MI3QpvG77FdmuICukmBFAs_O0NwzRxPUsm/s320/20240113_142257.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And some free motion circles</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4u_k80TXLzkBz8_xe0JMT33TBdaBoGM6vsGb9Z0aG_akN3o1zS3R1ksqaOUkWuIkqEnCQx-Ki0RoxszXnwh3dCFOprgVf4QAZpvTtU9zfra3rRQS1zxFYaqMxlDY-RPZteJpfe7qEpP7N2nvlxs2ljBacmnguXzBvpcNtrWLom33bPOQYnFF6Pr9S7o_/s4032/20240113_143034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4u_k80TXLzkBz8_xe0JMT33TBdaBoGM6vsGb9Z0aG_akN3o1zS3R1ksqaOUkWuIkqEnCQx-Ki0RoxszXnwh3dCFOprgVf4QAZpvTtU9zfra3rRQS1zxFYaqMxlDY-RPZteJpfe7qEpP7N2nvlxs2ljBacmnguXzBvpcNtrWLom33bPOQYnFF6Pr9S7o_/s320/20240113_143034.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Hard to decide how and what to machine quilt! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CKK_iRLyzb8ojyMg7QJyfHzSz5tYRgjgKD5UsyGR-PnCwmY7Sf6OyDpwrao3Z9CgoSUrcsAkZf7AUW4Rm7ubMPjyrCdhPW9UjwfXtS4e46egME6y2sSe7F0cyOtEpINaasXFD70vvUALAig1UmXDru-IABRJVLUtnBwRWXfZvruEWviklBj5dLFQsNVA/s4032/20240115_180314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CKK_iRLyzb8ojyMg7QJyfHzSz5tYRgjgKD5UsyGR-PnCwmY7Sf6OyDpwrao3Z9CgoSUrcsAkZf7AUW4Rm7ubMPjyrCdhPW9UjwfXtS4e46egME6y2sSe7F0cyOtEpINaasXFD70vvUALAig1UmXDru-IABRJVLUtnBwRWXfZvruEWviklBj5dLFQsNVA/s320/20240115_180314.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>All finished with embroidery work and quilting! So now what do I do with it! hmmmmmmmmm</div><div><br /></div><div>I thought this was a great piece to make some upcycled purses, you can see one of my <a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2022/11/upcycled-purses.html" target="_blank">posts here </a>on making them. I have made over two dozen so far! I use mine to hold my pens and highlighter next to my recliner chair in the LR. Otherwise, Kalee does like to grab my pencil or pen...I know...bad dog mom! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fNtX4HynEFziuwFFizXciz0XNYGfevq485qiGnKQ-fKKlDUMJD7SCmf4qAEoKoOdlP2W5WANo1sFOpmc_LeK39LPSJU_iG8toodEGIIbF-xzBssOjPKubdPjI63eUeCcG6Jua6ALbmtaFO0kq5NjXvnjOsZThRswaDwyEKRgq_bEbBsyNEWTZncf7V6V/s4032/20240125_173541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fNtX4HynEFziuwFFizXciz0XNYGfevq485qiGnKQ-fKKlDUMJD7SCmf4qAEoKoOdlP2W5WANo1sFOpmc_LeK39LPSJU_iG8toodEGIIbF-xzBssOjPKubdPjI63eUeCcG6Jua6ALbmtaFO0kq5NjXvnjOsZThRswaDwyEKRgq_bEbBsyNEWTZncf7V6V/s320/20240125_173541.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>So first up is to cut up the quilt! I was able to get two purses to make with a little fabric left over! Now who to give them to!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, first I had to send a tote to Kay Sorensen from <a href="https://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilts + Colo</a>r. Kay is a wonderful quilter and artist. Most of you already know her and her work. Kay gave several of us some of her 'dye dog' fabrics in the past to make something with. It was always a challenge but one I did enjoy working on. If you do a search on my blog for <b>dye dog</b>, you'll see several posts on work we have made in the past. </div><div>I met Kay in person in 2012 and i did a b<a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2012/02/small-world.html" target="_blank">log post here</a> on our meeting! It was meant to be! So she was first on the list to receive one!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOkSWaL6oByndZOpUhXRMepiiSxFR-J6sCsQD9pBcKgwlPjnhXvmGCPqwHz70OWYajbCKiLK3Xo_v6yGWFnHooprnP0PZY1aAGqQbiyvJKQHuPzwoD3gNgzIvwkYM3rO9uFsvvl3n_qPO1L2kZoPC7V98eKL82YkDtpttJY-CRPKxbrbHGYDbz4e8m7o2/s4032/cyano%20fabric%20by%20bonnie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOkSWaL6oByndZOpUhXRMepiiSxFR-J6sCsQD9pBcKgwlPjnhXvmGCPqwHz70OWYajbCKiLK3Xo_v6yGWFnHooprnP0PZY1aAGqQbiyvJKQHuPzwoD3gNgzIvwkYM3rO9uFsvvl3n_qPO1L2kZoPC7V98eKL82YkDtpttJY-CRPKxbrbHGYDbz4e8m7o2/s320/cyano%20fabric%20by%20bonnie.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And next up was our friend, Bonnie! I met Bonnie in 2017 at Kay's! And you will also remember Bonnie's name as the lady who just sent me the beautiful piece of Cyano printed fabric a few weeks ago! </div><div><br /></div><div>So i hope both Bonnie and Kay enjoy their small token of my appreciation of their friendship and generosity! <br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjqPvL1ASnMr_FGitVKkJEbdRhTa1vjt64Ecx03NPub0b9JvMQljHAeYUGmBJ7njZ-H9yw3rrpGjtrFDZKLPw9uz0AKwOmADAugtu7ddfM-WT2WdQAQMCqYi3HDpJF4kLqOOVwGsN8dwpFDT4eB42njBU_eoLmiS8dS8yvyl0ZSHsEqzNLO7ZcpI8d57j/s4032/20240125_183335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjqPvL1ASnMr_FGitVKkJEbdRhTa1vjt64Ecx03NPub0b9JvMQljHAeYUGmBJ7njZ-H9yw3rrpGjtrFDZKLPw9uz0AKwOmADAugtu7ddfM-WT2WdQAQMCqYi3HDpJF4kLqOOVwGsN8dwpFDT4eB42njBU_eoLmiS8dS8yvyl0ZSHsEqzNLO7ZcpI8d57j/s320/20240125_183335.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the front or one side of the finished totes</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pg-3imOmEXfARbWZe6qqxHM-z7acUG_9qUQZKHCB8OTQmMMblWAajFK5NgYlcYjHbUDzPL_ftdkwPizUJYNS9aFKdZiBU6JIrffM79fspUqlSvImr7ipXcMFq6N7t0-HfiyJSzAh8IHNIoUQJybYyUCASfICZW7gmJCVk2XmzrnUYljD08M-wjJsilPb/s4032/20240125_183405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pg-3imOmEXfARbWZe6qqxHM-z7acUG_9qUQZKHCB8OTQmMMblWAajFK5NgYlcYjHbUDzPL_ftdkwPizUJYNS9aFKdZiBU6JIrffM79fspUqlSvImr7ipXcMFq6N7t0-HfiyJSzAh8IHNIoUQJybYyUCASfICZW7gmJCVk2XmzrnUYljD08M-wjJsilPb/s320/20240125_183405.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>And the back or other side! HA I tried to give each some circles of embroidery and free motion work...one has a lime green zipper and one has a pink zipper. Have to keep these bright! HA</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I am making progress on my knitted lace top. Post coming this week! It's fun to make...so far! HA</div><div><br /></div><div>Kay and Bonnie, I hope you both enjoy your totes!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-43041056934976041552024-01-21T05:30:00.000-05:002024-01-21T05:30:00.139-05:00A little of everything!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8ysZ8uxpthRFIje0mvkUJly3VscHnGzqCyWCtOMRQEejEK9n5c2m-abKhhtaRiTM1B6Ok2jMEo0-gSLZQh6yq9J7LIHHe9wI1H9FNSgGBTs1iU0slgo3DWIwpqPQZXyujpVWpJelooeHR9PiafFzTIc4AOnNtE2E7Wl4PeGpy9tWxS7ozb4ouLtL3oej/s1951/20240119_164012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1951" data-original-width="1004" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8ysZ8uxpthRFIje0mvkUJly3VscHnGzqCyWCtOMRQEejEK9n5c2m-abKhhtaRiTM1B6Ok2jMEo0-gSLZQh6yq9J7LIHHe9wI1H9FNSgGBTs1iU0slgo3DWIwpqPQZXyujpVWpJelooeHR9PiafFzTIc4AOnNtE2E7Wl4PeGpy9tWxS7ozb4ouLtL3oej/s320/20240119_164012.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><p></p><p>In no particular order, but I like to have pics and narrating in my blog. I just printed out 2023 and should have my blog book in a few days...it's been shipped! Woohoo...I love looking through my blog book...but I digress...Here is a pic of my knitted sweater I finished! Actually, wore it when Bob and I had errands to run on Friday! I was freezing and didn't want to wear a sweat shirt out, so looked on my shelf and look what I found! I had washed and blocked it over a week ago but put it away! Hard to take a selfie! HA HA</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE4ZmPf4i0auPXFLtfBDuxJ_2TglJnZNOqGDYHrotE2hG1Hn05BB3doQIu1p62k2i1G64uSTR5I36hfI294bbZKSnfLK4HEQybAegeQJ_A_pdTr8818U4-CbnX7yZbME_CRymZQq8peFc9S2VnWkUgP0bpc9zDeTBMo5lwsN5WPGtBdhKobe-sUbddH66/s3043/20240119_144722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3043" data-original-width="1284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE4ZmPf4i0auPXFLtfBDuxJ_2TglJnZNOqGDYHrotE2hG1Hn05BB3doQIu1p62k2i1G64uSTR5I36hfI294bbZKSnfLK4HEQybAegeQJ_A_pdTr8818U4-CbnX7yZbME_CRymZQq8peFc9S2VnWkUgP0bpc9zDeTBMo5lwsN5WPGtBdhKobe-sUbddH66/s320/20240119_144722.jpg" width="135" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG8OkeZeL_bt0idEf4ymz_cCm0d29wQqcPIEYxRzrjkD_Q75mIO529lfr8x-MLsPpN5-Hs-SxfOlnp_7A6QNFd26vxr_ByaqA7NV-CcI8sYlCqCZh0dlRQ5hxDgWLWJYgiRwGiZTzG0z3THrTWaUYENCUOYlIenuD8l1z9F1rgxkSS1feYtzPWQIpJh91/s2640/20240105_145605.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG8OkeZeL_bt0idEf4ymz_cCm0d29wQqcPIEYxRzrjkD_Q75mIO529lfr8x-MLsPpN5-Hs-SxfOlnp_7A6QNFd26vxr_ByaqA7NV-CcI8sYlCqCZh0dlRQ5hxDgWLWJYgiRwGiZTzG0z3THrTWaUYENCUOYlIenuD8l1z9F1rgxkSS1feYtzPWQIpJh91/s320/20240105_145605.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, it's me! VERY, VERY cold here in Michigan...although, it's up to 7 degrees/real feel is 4. Minus 2 this a.m. This was taken early last week when we had a 35+ degree day and girls wanted to walk!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv14BiUd-Nj5mZDzEeV0Pdg65CTuXrUSuWW-sCZTH5m9RZrRUqSKvtbdJBb_9zBeveiaU5UBC3b4GWZoFnFVBhqgbbhpMXzpznYFVRrueU60pN2S68MXJdWUkVP9KHCT5HIjxN5Ngg_qhqgR0Mu7LH0L9Nq0DsjA4NpQ_7DLQND7XjtsjFrzKuXl2xF4Jd/s4032/20240105_145717.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv14BiUd-Nj5mZDzEeV0Pdg65CTuXrUSuWW-sCZTH5m9RZrRUqSKvtbdJBb_9zBeveiaU5UBC3b4GWZoFnFVBhqgbbhpMXzpznYFVRrueU60pN2S68MXJdWUkVP9KHCT5HIjxN5Ngg_qhqgR0Mu7LH0L9Nq0DsjA4NpQ_7DLQND7XjtsjFrzKuXl2xF4Jd/s320/20240105_145717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>So, yes, we girls bundled up and off for a half mile walk!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_ALc9TCFtO3kpR-hTCh0sqmvAuhZUCkOosu74ei8tiBw_SHLqIn-n1n4zF8YIvPkbygP67ZAEWpopN3CBUlot6o50lQcXJpu9XzE8RDxOGAqrz8AiRJvAtDyroqSF9fMCZ6vveSS442mHM1JNf_H8SygxD9_t9ypGPhPaPgYlM1qdfSMtXS7qZ4h3fY8/s1463/IMG_7849.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_ALc9TCFtO3kpR-hTCh0sqmvAuhZUCkOosu74ei8tiBw_SHLqIn-n1n4zF8YIvPkbygP67ZAEWpopN3CBUlot6o50lQcXJpu9XzE8RDxOGAqrz8AiRJvAtDyroqSF9fMCZ6vveSS442mHM1JNf_H8SygxD9_t9ypGPhPaPgYlM1qdfSMtXS7qZ4h3fY8/s320/IMG_7849.jpg" width="256" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Woohoo! Michigan win! Talk about being a nervous wreck!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7HBno_Wd1hbZSDjmdXSoNtUvXBvsPNsbmCWxqAtw3wtc2egxUXo_aPxGHitWF3rzQ99Qr7z8aq_w57usln8i-Xb9xnW1VTPSICMYn8JTkr-ox1q9EtZG1O7yAiGieYViKutFeBnjCv8w0QoaVE9SxJwcbGhCkAMh5ar4OvZhcvMkapfhiXFs41Duo5Dh/s3265/20240109_152409.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="2486" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7HBno_Wd1hbZSDjmdXSoNtUvXBvsPNsbmCWxqAtw3wtc2egxUXo_aPxGHitWF3rzQ99Qr7z8aq_w57usln8i-Xb9xnW1VTPSICMYn8JTkr-ox1q9EtZG1O7yAiGieYViKutFeBnjCv8w0QoaVE9SxJwcbGhCkAMh5ar4OvZhcvMkapfhiXFs41Duo5Dh/s320/20240109_152409.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Gigi was their cheerleader!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6B9x5fJZ2Dvj49QCCUkpTomx0oFeTAowlz6HZleAgET2C1oY4oYgp8Pk13uANZ7nvYtGsvHP1qfAM3jiMS2Ja73wmjrO_fceUueyONUC8rK5V_PWwBBw4FEnJ33KAEJxyKdVxIgGrZmmhRcxTg8E4vm7ZerhwgeGodJDxWXILV-JEj6tiBlKodaxqdhHo/s900/facebook_1703556992511_7145235907919856881.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6B9x5fJZ2Dvj49QCCUkpTomx0oFeTAowlz6HZleAgET2C1oY4oYgp8Pk13uANZ7nvYtGsvHP1qfAM3jiMS2Ja73wmjrO_fceUueyONUC8rK5V_PWwBBw4FEnJ33KAEJxyKdVxIgGrZmmhRcxTg8E4vm7ZerhwgeGodJDxWXILV-JEj6tiBlKodaxqdhHo/s320/facebook_1703556992511_7145235907919856881.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kayla (L) our grand daughter and Talissa our new 'grand daugher'..she and Ian got married this past fall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGC_dQGFIpJHZ8p5CEntxVdaAxA5B-TsLFQ24MC3POWpGZIc6Y6C5Ug0y07ZgK2wXcMuSE-gg21GjNc3N-Rw4c_rxkNCOuWbPbvjFOynhtpz1-ebw206aE3vZfONXP470js0D10cLG2EMSQSpF4o7l58PhqYYHhFsDYEMDdi6ZzGJQoBRf8rgcN-gy3Ny/s900/facebook_1703557012033_7145235989800799802.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGC_dQGFIpJHZ8p5CEntxVdaAxA5B-TsLFQ24MC3POWpGZIc6Y6C5Ug0y07ZgK2wXcMuSE-gg21GjNc3N-Rw4c_rxkNCOuWbPbvjFOynhtpz1-ebw206aE3vZfONXP470js0D10cLG2EMSQSpF4o7l58PhqYYHhFsDYEMDdi6ZzGJQoBRf8rgcN-gy3Ny/s320/facebook_1703557012033_7145235989800799802.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is Ron and his grand daughter (our great grand)...they are really close, which is wonderful! This is a great picture!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXXdWHvIOSWHz8w8eFwK7eM9OrxZqAnjC75WFAdAgg4kQtYUkgwt5P_0dd0EJILIMftlon-LR13HwjgWNZfJ6cgrmgloIkIoVOfiYzt2qDrf0LQ0Qize2r4iofeGiMfpSArSUif8nu7cYZBNwg-rhDX7Z73h-NlJmRh_XwQLs1_1XqSk_3w_cDMqBQP1_/s900/facebook_1703557028534_7145236059011044936.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXXdWHvIOSWHz8w8eFwK7eM9OrxZqAnjC75WFAdAgg4kQtYUkgwt5P_0dd0EJILIMftlon-LR13HwjgWNZfJ6cgrmgloIkIoVOfiYzt2qDrf0LQ0Qize2r4iofeGiMfpSArSUif8nu7cYZBNwg-rhDX7Z73h-NlJmRh_XwQLs1_1XqSk_3w_cDMqBQP1_/s320/facebook_1703557028534_7145236059011044936.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is Ron's wife, Mary Jo and their daughter Kayla !<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZlbna5ifbf1Sa262R-6cMz8mFbqqBkeKvNVSJMPFlrKhV_EQXaAmgNwyBsrq2A-6xm8KyRBY4O3GLVrmVocSSqlzG4_2WsReH-dQT9-0IJEVV1kxGvWpMTRCEadNiXexCLGK7dblVhwPVDtgYXf-JR9SulDiNkKWgBmwopytZZyznsigSKbwJR_cQhwK/s2048/IMG_6492.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZlbna5ifbf1Sa262R-6cMz8mFbqqBkeKvNVSJMPFlrKhV_EQXaAmgNwyBsrq2A-6xm8KyRBY4O3GLVrmVocSSqlzG4_2WsReH-dQT9-0IJEVV1kxGvWpMTRCEadNiXexCLGK7dblVhwPVDtgYXf-JR9SulDiNkKWgBmwopytZZyznsigSKbwJR_cQhwK/s320/IMG_6492.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Not knitting but this is crochet project my sister is making! She is taller than I am and this is something she would wear. She knitted a coat years and years ago that she won an award at the local fair for knitting. She doesn't have any pictures of it, which is a shame. I remember seeing it and it was beautiful This will look great on my sis too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1_ZA945EvdkqdUx9LNZpXwSRe3G-JPjWQg12LXBhM21O9huv5gCiRHfEtffhO18ODYF7NBrMNruLQXNDfcYb5vd794np9oJ9z0x1CbRL1EDhOmcSMvFOOWhbZzzuNWaIcPG0Frq-ewIL_SqbhmzJe65cILCC81xuZd2vILDsruUyQSlXToIJ6ZdcbYzR/s720/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="720" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1_ZA945EvdkqdUx9LNZpXwSRe3G-JPjWQg12LXBhM21O9huv5gCiRHfEtffhO18ODYF7NBrMNruLQXNDfcYb5vd794np9oJ9z0x1CbRL1EDhOmcSMvFOOWhbZzzuNWaIcPG0Frq-ewIL_SqbhmzJe65cILCC81xuZd2vILDsruUyQSlXToIJ6ZdcbYzR/s320/tempFileForShare_20240112-183421.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>This is my next knitting project. I'm making in vanilla as red doesn't look good on me! HA it's really very pretty in black too but I have so much black and with a black camisole under the white knitting will look good or I can wear white under too. I love this designer's patterns!! If you are or aren't on Ravelry, check her out. Her page is called <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whitecaps-7">DanDoh..</a>.I bought two of her patterns...have to be ready for the next one, right!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU0H7RR-zZHVsuD38Hkfvsa7yj2Yr7mXnOvEF_kFPmHnDJeeSUey3FQQpacWH5HrJqrvzIT9_hOw-Kx8cfvc7Oi9hRI9Nxna97nGIZf279KuUWzg3cfcLM7CZAgIcAffbdJEw5_g0QUsPEycqAm84OzncpeVikMjeWFQfTw-JEkRsySReBlNQpAby2D8m/s4032/20231230_145842.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU0H7RR-zZHVsuD38Hkfvsa7yj2Yr7mXnOvEF_kFPmHnDJeeSUey3FQQpacWH5HrJqrvzIT9_hOw-Kx8cfvc7Oi9hRI9Nxna97nGIZf279KuUWzg3cfcLM7CZAgIcAffbdJEw5_g0QUsPEycqAm84OzncpeVikMjeWFQfTw-JEkRsySReBlNQpAby2D8m/s320/20231230_145842.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Check out this beautiful cyano print on fabric that my friend, Bonnie Banks sent me. Bonnie and I met one winter when she came to Florida for a visit with Beth Sherman (I've had posts on Beth before on my blog. She's a beautiful quilter, artist, you name it! Beth can do it!). </div></div><div>Bonnie is also a talented quilter and artist. She's on FB so look her up sometime. She only lives about an hour or so from me...guess we need to meet half way sometime!!! Bonnie is a sweetheart and I love she sent this to me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Not sure how I will use this piece or if I'll cut it up! I know that sounds bad but you'd be surprise how beautiful cyano prints can look even cut up. I've not decided how to use it yet......</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND for the most exciting news!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVdBwsO0gqTOqIK2FtsygV5atsOQtUHKuBM2k6tLHVBLg8m9oS-qfCeh-aAa78mxwyboJ1I5h-FyZmoHJmAwIhaPnM7y1RoxmVfxInp1EF8-NVHJy6-HBxEslxyM7YMSGGHkyKtpmUuvIFv00e1SZCUMGA0taRlaM9zoCaZ8LZiZ1w7YpSOLLd15_0p-I/s1001/419352797_10227114957393387_6103772574448204291_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVdBwsO0gqTOqIK2FtsygV5atsOQtUHKuBM2k6tLHVBLg8m9oS-qfCeh-aAa78mxwyboJ1I5h-FyZmoHJmAwIhaPnM7y1RoxmVfxInp1EF8-NVHJy6-HBxEslxyM7YMSGGHkyKtpmUuvIFv00e1SZCUMGA0taRlaM9zoCaZ8LZiZ1w7YpSOLLd15_0p-I/s320/419352797_10227114957393387_6103772574448204291_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">24-23 NFC wild-card win over the visiting Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday (Jan. 20th) at Ford Field. First time in 32 yrs! How cool is this!!! Woohoo! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-68291242046700603442024-01-17T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-17T05:30:00.256-05:00Dye Dog #3 almost finished! <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDRqx3eLDe4yZ6gd5qq_bus2ivTqMceDcCPhCKrENot1RP3Q3qjYykVYGhRwr43tgAWs3XLirvrG_7Ffc75dTpFSq6EhX9qzVuY4U-OXN4lEZifIFBU5jbt2coTXZrFjQTgCSHEIla124cZdhyKwV6bNyNYwSzGa1-gsqiBwSZxRVDfn6jxk99wrqq6W0/s4032/20240112_150052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDRqx3eLDe4yZ6gd5qq_bus2ivTqMceDcCPhCKrENot1RP3Q3qjYykVYGhRwr43tgAWs3XLirvrG_7Ffc75dTpFSq6EhX9qzVuY4U-OXN4lEZifIFBU5jbt2coTXZrFjQTgCSHEIla124cZdhyKwV6bNyNYwSzGa1-gsqiBwSZxRVDfn6jxk99wrqq6W0/w300-h400/20240112_150052.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p> I started my Dye Dog # (using Kay Sorensen's fabrics) back in the /spring summer of 2023...and guess why! I finished my sweater I was knitting. So as it was blocking I decided I needed something to work on, You can see one of my posts on the project <a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2023/05/dye-dog-3-progress.html" target="_blank">here on my blog</a>. </p><p>The sweater doesn't look very good here but I will model it later this week sometime. And, yes, I have another knitted project...actually, two of them! Next post!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWyY05NVqHXMQV_x-cC41LANddu8goY9EilnHhM8V1JvsIGKRlQnaxDvu8MSxVdSyTjKOMRPffbMfLy922B2eWVtmRXtk9of4PwRc0VsF0zdSYI3ZQ5BaTgn4Uuu8_DqfAf9dkIA3kOG9wAv8KJsbH-HcuTdzHqZ9k3Ihspq4p6_wu-dByIf_P0cOwYQg/s4032/20240115_180314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWyY05NVqHXMQV_x-cC41LANddu8goY9EilnHhM8V1JvsIGKRlQnaxDvu8MSxVdSyTjKOMRPffbMfLy922B2eWVtmRXtk9of4PwRc0VsF0zdSYI3ZQ5BaTgn4Uuu8_DqfAf9dkIA3kOG9wAv8KJsbH-HcuTdzHqZ9k3Ihspq4p6_wu-dByIf_P0cOwYQg/s320/20240115_180314.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Looking almost finished. Still have edges to quilt. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiKRUweV3jnjQTUhhuOf49r4oO9PcrM71jZ1F0qBVsyZPOv9EmlqKg6f9XFRJgVKNCgwMKMdp6GYuwwE061ZzvcDGnyk1nMatQR3vlAsvadTSa5o4i5Jt8QgD5mDCdeJmNcRmj7ZbmBFS10wE-rApmzr7djsEAipZ2NBBwXv_fNyarDlkfyY3aKJG7Iyw/s4032/20240113_143034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiKRUweV3jnjQTUhhuOf49r4oO9PcrM71jZ1F0qBVsyZPOv9EmlqKg6f9XFRJgVKNCgwMKMdp6GYuwwE061ZzvcDGnyk1nMatQR3vlAsvadTSa5o4i5Jt8QgD5mDCdeJmNcRmj7ZbmBFS10wE-rApmzr7djsEAipZ2NBBwXv_fNyarDlkfyY3aKJG7Iyw/s320/20240113_143034.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5m4UaD7CyUz6WjpLIPvpFYqaZCMa97VnVWF8Y0BEWylqj8KxrZaPZC5hdXlfll9kwMgVRM72fIghIQZtllsf146uGiZ3Tyd9NTne1RdSY9FGCAkeyLv0XOBvdfd_q2odFbiWk9NMrhNDwRuUG4_K3cMXBARAXWuE6Y3RrcgsaPtIoAD512G1mjTACDqZw/s4032/20240113_143020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5m4UaD7CyUz6WjpLIPvpFYqaZCMa97VnVWF8Y0BEWylqj8KxrZaPZC5hdXlfll9kwMgVRM72fIghIQZtllsf146uGiZ3Tyd9NTne1RdSY9FGCAkeyLv0XOBvdfd_q2odFbiWk9NMrhNDwRuUG4_K3cMXBARAXWuE6Y3RrcgsaPtIoAD512G1mjTACDqZw/s320/20240113_143020.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Fun to do hand embroidery and to combine with FMQuilting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2arvfchzZD-_VRwgvdOftwMAPRL9Oy1MNfHSAF0GKMSKIY43EdhrFHrD04EKU5bwrXIzU1fQ4oYVEBWRJ8SpKH7smlDH0fSyfSSiD5yTYQd_XD8XjxTRIwldr0hnrL2yHTkUn9FW1zScl74TNJUOCt2EXj_ZaY6qhubp3WjCALr6o9LpItWSrQ6tErrZ/s4032/20240113_143010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2arvfchzZD-_VRwgvdOftwMAPRL9Oy1MNfHSAF0GKMSKIY43EdhrFHrD04EKU5bwrXIzU1fQ4oYVEBWRJ8SpKH7smlDH0fSyfSSiD5yTYQd_XD8XjxTRIwldr0hnrL2yHTkUn9FW1zScl74TNJUOCt2EXj_ZaY6qhubp3WjCALr6o9LpItWSrQ6tErrZ/s320/20240113_143010.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I'm not sure what I'll do with this piece...might end up making more bags from it. I do love Kay's fabric that she dyes. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQP0FVS2WdVayBBPePvKdJG5vACRhJFeB_CwoC1Q9F18o7rpFoEZ1K_7z58V2C3HdCmE4pBwBxXCs2lEGGR4EJDQv5QAC0suja5EfW5pTY5vHnMS7_vgAGzq8cVNgWCBvrJ3GfNSiQzfvDJ7u1R36i4mWIlTGRJpkCGUcalToA1eDQCfsAi-2NSbw5WJt/s4032/20240113_142257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQP0FVS2WdVayBBPePvKdJG5vACRhJFeB_CwoC1Q9F18o7rpFoEZ1K_7z58V2C3HdCmE4pBwBxXCs2lEGGR4EJDQv5QAC0suja5EfW5pTY5vHnMS7_vgAGzq8cVNgWCBvrJ3GfNSiQzfvDJ7u1R36i4mWIlTGRJpkCGUcalToA1eDQCfsAi-2NSbw5WJt/s320/20240113_142257.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>So, I got back into FMQ'ing the rest of my Dye Dog #3 piece! Almost finished...just have some outside panels to quilt and then bind. </p><p>Have to finish so when my new yarn comes I can start to knit again! Woohoo</p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-5900072167392616242024-01-15T18:20:00.005-05:002024-01-15T18:20:55.538-05:00Christmas 2023 visit<p> </p><p dir="ltr">We had a wonderful few days with Bob's son, <span style="background-color: #0866ff;">Ron</span> & <span style="background-color: #0866ff;">Mary Jo</span>!!! They live in Indiana so we don't get to see them often but they took time to visit and we are so happy they did!<br />
We started off Thursday night with dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, <span style="background-color: #0866ff;">Escamilla Amigos Cantina</span> ! Food was great as were the margaritas!!! Home to watch a "little" football and enjoy cookies!<br />
Friday, Mary Jo and I went to the Bodies in Motion exhibit at the Sloan Museum. It was so interesting! Of course we had a stop for Starbucks then back to goodrich for a stop at <span style="background-color: #0866ff;">Cottage Used Books</span> and to have a delicious take out sandwich at home and do a little book shopping. <br />
Bob and Ron went to the RC race store (Limitless in Davison) to watch and to run Bob's RC cars. They had a great time...back home for dinner and then the guys went back to Limitless RC for night races at 7 p.m.! That worked out great so Mary Jo and I could watch FISK, a comedy, on Netflix! It's a great series I finished but MJ hadn't seen it before. We laughed and were disappointed when the guys got home around 9:30! Of course, football (college) was on so we started to watch that with the guys! </p><p dir="ltr">All in all it was a fun weekend. And MJ gave me a recipe for Lasagna Soup that was fantastic!!! Here's <a href="https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/lasagna-soup/" target="_blank">the link</a>...we had enough for two containers for the freezer and I gave two neighbors each some!!! What a great weekend. Kids made it safe to Holland area to spend time with MJ's dad and sisters and their family. 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I love it and the girls really look like each other!!!! What a precious gift!!!!</p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr">He also made these using the same technique for other gifts for family members. So talented and he couldn't have given us a more special gift!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUpE-Gh5Brth4LufaLvDBlimP1NKQ9Jxg0Ewm3EHKPE-OUzwwD-c7aJijN5cZWbPBwwyJdUcBGgygYPaGeQ2y2V-4VEh64Gc5tDczaq2N5yAibgkYrpJe6zin6ZSKTFlCYlg02tZXxfD_Yzm5megk__fVPBLh3jfiVNUeJ-rcE47P0Hiz2PRy0fN0rkcW/s960/facebook_1705360778322_7152801533962801815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUpE-Gh5Brth4LufaLvDBlimP1NKQ9Jxg0Ewm3EHKPE-OUzwwD-c7aJijN5cZWbPBwwyJdUcBGgygYPaGeQ2y2V-4VEh64Gc5tDczaq2N5yAibgkYrpJe6zin6ZSKTFlCYlg02tZXxfD_Yzm5megk__fVPBLh3jfiVNUeJ-rcE47P0Hiz2PRy0fN0rkcW/s320/facebook_1705360778322_7152801533962801815.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIMPpJgKomt1-U4GEA3atxEIb8drTEKf6fp7YJBJGnO30pJmWrlB-67nzlUS4DrApKxQ3lBah4qrkmjqT31fzN7gZGGoobAlPe27ezauCs1JvvHxJwxvf1NAUT_WL1SGp6F6mtp2j-56Gx7V7AgiDc_Oq00iBb1GSzz2YmtCF7BjqNIvlaRqeCnk2cIyN/s960/facebook_1705360764124_7152801474411230587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIMPpJgKomt1-U4GEA3atxEIb8drTEKf6fp7YJBJGnO30pJmWrlB-67nzlUS4DrApKxQ3lBah4qrkmjqT31fzN7gZGGoobAlPe27ezauCs1JvvHxJwxvf1NAUT_WL1SGp6F6mtp2j-56Gx7V7AgiDc_Oq00iBb1GSzz2YmtCF7BjqNIvlaRqeCnk2cIyN/s320/facebook_1705360764124_7152801474411230587.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq0FvElVn-z5Rt0s8adT8bI90-a3c1-47ot-NVV6v2-gQlssNd8vDb7XAiRZCP-IBPe-sh3w9lEx9YKRzRqagwRXK0-ZpnnlMR9nq0XJx6TuBZJLsF3rkYrdN7R_JVcMeLZ1i-zkm-PQobASABk35bauxOpRkk__NGNPHUvJf47_nC104LIwR4KCjwSTy/s960/facebook_1705360751541_7152801421634808511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq0FvElVn-z5Rt0s8adT8bI90-a3c1-47ot-NVV6v2-gQlssNd8vDb7XAiRZCP-IBPe-sh3w9lEx9YKRzRqagwRXK0-ZpnnlMR9nq0XJx6TuBZJLsF3rkYrdN7R_JVcMeLZ1i-zkm-PQobASABk35bauxOpRkk__NGNPHUvJf47_nC104LIwR4KCjwSTy/s320/facebook_1705360751541_7152801421634808511.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMz9YlzbjCafvYOSvEtjQIR7uFHPDxWri-D0ZdAH3Lzkj4jB1Dh9HYPwb-iyvYS77HpJgx2Zo3LPDWn0urmI66sX_Cce5Xqie3zL8_UyA7lMRASP2TMwy5LIOMz3DzBHo_XZDzFB0PuOZC6l0QqWi7zIYSh9p2rfaU0pTBrZkPXck_JSJxG1lXbdUY4Im/s960/facebook_1705360739216_7152801369939904802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMz9YlzbjCafvYOSvEtjQIR7uFHPDxWri-D0ZdAH3Lzkj4jB1Dh9HYPwb-iyvYS77HpJgx2Zo3LPDWn0urmI66sX_Cce5Xqie3zL8_UyA7lMRASP2TMwy5LIOMz3DzBHo_XZDzFB0PuOZC6l0QqWi7zIYSh9p2rfaU0pTBrZkPXck_JSJxG1lXbdUY4Im/s320/facebook_1705360739216_7152801369939904802.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr">p.s. Sorry for the late post! I forgot to post it weeks ago! Go figure!!!!!</p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-34191402819463486002023-12-18T19:53:00.001-05:002023-12-18T19:53:54.989-05:00Christmas 2023 Decorations<p> Finally, I've finished decorating for Christmas 2023! Just haven't had the energy or the mood to do so. I started this past weekend getting all the boxes out...which is a feat in itself! HA </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqCsrsgG6dg3Os0MuWFrdxODnviOtAW56iV-tAf_z65czr79dBFXqjGpicR2fefnxiD-wPLMrJzSvK54TgT3rs_KWcMtifns9uyPJ1x7HwUyI-1mqMV-SZBqI4YYDgwRWUKCs9FpJQn4wwG9TnXhsaP_BcTCGP7RsGGAwD_DnU6G1qHjBWUb3dODEg31e/s4032/20231217_132720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqCsrsgG6dg3Os0MuWFrdxODnviOtAW56iV-tAf_z65czr79dBFXqjGpicR2fefnxiD-wPLMrJzSvK54TgT3rs_KWcMtifns9uyPJ1x7HwUyI-1mqMV-SZBqI4YYDgwRWUKCs9FpJQn4wwG9TnXhsaP_BcTCGP7RsGGAwD_DnU6G1qHjBWUb3dODEg31e/s320/20231217_132720.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>I always hang this little quilted ornament my cousin, Tootie, made back in 2000. I have posted before about Tootie. In fact, my daughter and I flew to Pennsylvania for her surprise 90th birthday party. You can read about this unique, wonderful lady <a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2021/01/loss-of-precious-lady.html" target="_blank">here. </a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVZA_O4UwAW3hgetgeRL6Axfr1aWgNrcixZQEIw8GpoN6r39UIPBaWfETSS7NabdWtOgds9Od9YUDuJu_nH7eHD7we9CDzjcuBX7NrIYagQ3F1uqw08Hy0zVAqnkMxe2does5B1JdVbTx8FV0eJHLGyDfvc_PQoUGvvQyhvK2JE6rvDLRJJin61zBHgfM/s4032/20231217_132713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVZA_O4UwAW3hgetgeRL6Axfr1aWgNrcixZQEIw8GpoN6r39UIPBaWfETSS7NabdWtOgds9Od9YUDuJu_nH7eHD7we9CDzjcuBX7NrIYagQ3F1uqw08Hy0zVAqnkMxe2does5B1JdVbTx8FV0eJHLGyDfvc_PQoUGvvQyhvK2JE6rvDLRJJin61zBHgfM/s320/20231217_132713.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>This is the front of the ornament. It's only 2 1/2"x2 1/2" and was paper pieced! I love it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8e5PRqbXMoFDwsFTyvqCeFhuG7NZpqchMBOjl9H4-bkC9NhkyxiJD5Qf-XXkukl7Si6RfS-644bFG1UaeArs2tSmcKea5XbF3MPRX-JA29F_HTcLstT-zBFpn5dEVxT_xTN5tBKOTc9WlTvvJjBWj8oyXmMeJi7OD7kiOwQAG0AJhyszEQcewQLR1WA6/s3072/20231218_104952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2904" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8e5PRqbXMoFDwsFTyvqCeFhuG7NZpqchMBOjl9H4-bkC9NhkyxiJD5Qf-XXkukl7Si6RfS-644bFG1UaeArs2tSmcKea5XbF3MPRX-JA29F_HTcLstT-zBFpn5dEVxT_xTN5tBKOTc9WlTvvJjBWj8oyXmMeJi7OD7kiOwQAG0AJhyszEQcewQLR1WA6/w379-h400/20231218_104952.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The tree is all decorated and in the family room downstairs. The quilt on the left is a beautiful hand appliqued and hand quilted by the Genesee Star Quilter's Group in Flint, Michigan. <p></p><p>Years ago I belonged to this great group but slowly the days just didn't work out. This quilt was a raffle and I won it!!! I usually put it on our bed but decided to have it out to enjoy along with the other Christmas decorations!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRvHXR6ZyGQJ6TYs2c_wqKDFkLtqSHu_tSdz4H6vudhbFOd71Xk40GQ4YoTWhRt5ChXB-5PalXMk8_EAoyRGZOGi60G8bpG5ZiIPqp8JcOVBAdlp0RH84f_CkhuufGh-pVxu50d_tQo5NY6AKFnv04Vla6gcToB_XI80NdCh6Qn2y-40v6aQXpY4EcoGf/s4032/20231218_114642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRvHXR6ZyGQJ6TYs2c_wqKDFkLtqSHu_tSdz4H6vudhbFOd71Xk40GQ4YoTWhRt5ChXB-5PalXMk8_EAoyRGZOGi60G8bpG5ZiIPqp8JcOVBAdlp0RH84f_CkhuufGh-pVxu50d_tQo5NY6AKFnv04Vla6gcToB_XI80NdCh6Qn2y-40v6aQXpY4EcoGf/s320/20231218_114642.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>I put minimal decorations up this year. Seems just right this year!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtya08xDZkfgd8NcMBSinWCKHDAD7vKmhBDkBfwulPADOOBdKPF-X3ylSltYN8fb-ikbDm2N8J9LdLD1ICTBNYs31mH1ekZoGLhIrs6DjL3HXM71xTWZUhbaXfSoesqOiWhrwIzBTY8cbcxC-PMaswQF2GN27j3OanAiQHZz3RM_31P7qWWkqKEok6THLI/s4032/20231217_153932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtya08xDZkfgd8NcMBSinWCKHDAD7vKmhBDkBfwulPADOOBdKPF-X3ylSltYN8fb-ikbDm2N8J9LdLD1ICTBNYs31mH1ekZoGLhIrs6DjL3HXM71xTWZUhbaXfSoesqOiWhrwIzBTY8cbcxC-PMaswQF2GN27j3OanAiQHZz3RM_31P7qWWkqKEok6THLI/s320/20231217_153932.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>This is a corner in our living room. The little stuffed reindeer was given to me by my daughter-in law's mom last year. It's so cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNF7tITouO1Z9OEjCor_zzdlUv-7lvrcvNet1CMvgkGsNz_hKAIPnrKk4A8mI8VinUCSZVtoC3FESmRppClKWfithPhCOsM6VdEOyNfoOQVO5yNPdbL3gzIrYo-cI7WDeLbW_qCL0Z3pTz9cNi_Ud06XDe5U8iq7tLhmprNt87jWL421BuXxdKzD7n7FQ2/s4032/20231217_153917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNF7tITouO1Z9OEjCor_zzdlUv-7lvrcvNet1CMvgkGsNz_hKAIPnrKk4A8mI8VinUCSZVtoC3FESmRppClKWfithPhCOsM6VdEOyNfoOQVO5yNPdbL3gzIrYo-cI7WDeLbW_qCL0Z3pTz9cNi_Ud06XDe5U8iq7tLhmprNt87jWL421BuXxdKzD7n7FQ2/s320/20231217_153917.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>I purchased that textile textured painted panel several years ago in Florida. It was heck wrapping and getting it home in one piece! HA<p></p><p>This is in our foyer. I covered my glass enclosed quilt cabinet with a circular quilted tree skirt. This was a round robin from the GSQ group I mentioned above. A fun piece to do.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCp_8Plb16AllXom1CQXbvRp4ZoFlk_CsKADpVxFVfmgn0pFD7jl66sOtaR6F0fqkoj8zhASREGyBpEfS6ANwYXdr8lnPymJQdR7HmBQhUFJxU8AIIEhUXIj1ygUCW7lQc53B5W74dRH0-PxY_OOS69-LYLzTd6HrerBuq5uukODAJoOduRsCNEDFfOGs/s4032/20231217_153900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCp_8Plb16AllXom1CQXbvRp4ZoFlk_CsKADpVxFVfmgn0pFD7jl66sOtaR6F0fqkoj8zhASREGyBpEfS6ANwYXdr8lnPymJQdR7HmBQhUFJxU8AIIEhUXIj1ygUCW7lQc53B5W74dRH0-PxY_OOS69-LYLzTd6HrerBuq5uukODAJoOduRsCNEDFfOGs/w300-h400/20231217_153900.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The mantel upstairs in the living room is decorated very minimally too! But I'm happy with it! I collect old Santa's and I usually put them on the bottom of the fireplace but Kalee loves to sniff them and, yes, at times chew on their heads! HA She doesn't chew anything else in the house but the Santa's! Go Figure!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7bCmcIBJcl_MWSTioawDhPl-Mpo3RYXh9zAvmg9-dQkoeslKFBYPP60a5EDTtIzdQUZ9bJ2ATnwV6RVz2-aeO7Q0Kwkx5AKy_VitqgIId5qwv5Ql1reGtPv0sMTlSx7_4gCXqAjr_rdASbHD0nyYI3cHAeDeizesdRYU521vbi3D01_RW1TzJlJZWhx_/s4032/20231215_145043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7bCmcIBJcl_MWSTioawDhPl-Mpo3RYXh9zAvmg9-dQkoeslKFBYPP60a5EDTtIzdQUZ9bJ2ATnwV6RVz2-aeO7Q0Kwkx5AKy_VitqgIId5qwv5Ql1reGtPv0sMTlSx7_4gCXqAjr_rdASbHD0nyYI3cHAeDeizesdRYU521vbi3D01_RW1TzJlJZWhx_/s320/20231215_145043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Over the weekend I played Betty Crocker. I made five different batches of cookies: Chocolate drop cookies (in picture), frosted sugar cookies (my fav!), Bob's chocolate chip mound cookies, Russian Teacakes (aka Snowballs, Mexican tea cakes) and candy cane cookies (they just look like a candy cane but I don't put peppermint flavoring in them!). </p><p>My kitchen was a mess! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmTanbPRDD2PKVJktrv930odhpZJmfDizSYi4Dm0LAFx04BLyZac8Whv7m82jBnTqPMhGz7Xx8GBZFvLvsqpQQkSrGTIRrWbRLl-QQHG_kusMvyuQ6am207uHuVOob_HAERXtJ3Uj-6vO1x_2Knym0MnA4r15Nxne8rlyV9i5pqOKjJ-I1WVY8YCzK2o_/s4032/20231217_170659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmTanbPRDD2PKVJktrv930odhpZJmfDizSYi4Dm0LAFx04BLyZac8Whv7m82jBnTqPMhGz7Xx8GBZFvLvsqpQQkSrGTIRrWbRLl-QQHG_kusMvyuQ6am207uHuVOob_HAERXtJ3Uj-6vO1x_2Knym0MnA4r15Nxne8rlyV9i5pqOKjJ-I1WVY8YCzK2o_/s320/20231217_170659.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>But well worth it...all the cookies tasted great! They are in air tight containers in the freezer. I'll be putting into gift boxes for some folks and others will be for our Christmas Eve with family!</p><p>Happy Holidays one and all..we're looking forward to the new year of 2024! It's going to be a great one!!!</p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-16238136428613729772023-12-03T18:06:00.002-05:002023-12-03T18:06:34.062-05:00Has it really been a month or more!<p> Yes, I have been lax in updating my blog...other social media calls before our blogs now! Which is sad. I use my blog as a diary of sorts. I print out each year and I so enjoy reading my blog book when it's printed. This year may be the cheapest printing I will have. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aH4gAGuh_hHZS3vRk-B3mS1FLw0M2r8zvYZBU0Xndoi3Ek-o1FYdqpmGKueyh3ebskOcwXsLpzbHXoqAlKKk1aKpOXDjUshzvodmdp_SAR8jqIP225e2u66f6Om2AkAx-a1z6hursEzy9CamzzfHPWHQXOEwGJbKUzJWA15t2o85CcYyPNo8t-gMCltU/s2640/20231118_132827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1288" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aH4gAGuh_hHZS3vRk-B3mS1FLw0M2r8zvYZBU0Xndoi3Ek-o1FYdqpmGKueyh3ebskOcwXsLpzbHXoqAlKKk1aKpOXDjUshzvodmdp_SAR8jqIP225e2u66f6Om2AkAx-a1z6hursEzy9CamzzfHPWHQXOEwGJbKUzJWA15t2o85CcYyPNo8t-gMCltU/w195-h400/20231118_132827.jpg" width="195" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm pointing to the decorative side panel!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkCQWgu2Q6C3Z8M-eg88IxwtjRbeSl4OYOZdDxVOYosoHBeaCW9Zfjd60REUuPxZqOYBo9oMTp8ohQ5KidO6LJUE7anVuHg6Nm3Gnl2PNEfNKlMxwmFfIpbyqECQA85ULDikIRr4-c4hSNHhvtiJPUe_z_p7wubqlnpk9FpNFg00R_xaALWhcGOrqDHBj/s4032/20231129_190045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkCQWgu2Q6C3Z8M-eg88IxwtjRbeSl4OYOZdDxVOYosoHBeaCW9Zfjd60REUuPxZqOYBo9oMTp8ohQ5KidO6LJUE7anVuHg6Nm3Gnl2PNEfNKlMxwmFfIpbyqECQA85ULDikIRr4-c4hSNHhvtiJPUe_z_p7wubqlnpk9FpNFg00R_xaALWhcGOrqDHBj/s320/20231129_190045.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, after my 2nd carpal tunnel surgery (this one on the right side) I am back to knitting. I may just finished this sweater before Christmas....I am working on the right sleeve in this picture but Kalee is being my model this time!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am not happy with my workmanship but I will still wear this piece....It wasn't really as difficult as the lace tops I've knitted...so not sure why I had so many issues with it. BUT I will finish and wear at least once! HA</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BihJbnBPyOuFimQZsizV9Gn12WBB0SXGV78tidA1q3KCB9InxxEOFpgmAspf1G5GhXwRjv1L2GA03mhgL75-5yk_gpQEcxiS4YvbeAPWfXL1jHyXdI9FKzqjfLrOCy1y3LqVwL-nSP5wAG7ZCvDRJXwdzTg_-LZWHry6lI03wxW2eYqAkXgz0qlRuDE_/s720/facebook_1700919772638_7134174606055387482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="720" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BihJbnBPyOuFimQZsizV9Gn12WBB0SXGV78tidA1q3KCB9InxxEOFpgmAspf1G5GhXwRjv1L2GA03mhgL75-5yk_gpQEcxiS4YvbeAPWfXL1jHyXdI9FKzqjfLrOCy1y3LqVwL-nSP5wAG7ZCvDRJXwdzTg_-LZWHry6lI03wxW2eYqAkXgz0qlRuDE_/s320/facebook_1700919772638_7134174606055387482.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>And on another very sad note, my next door neighbor passed away. It was so sad. I did get to say goodbye two days before she passed. She wasn't responding but I do feel she still heard me. She's no longer suffering and for that I am glad. But I am so sad for her hubby and two daughters. A life cut short...toooo soon.</div><div>And to read a story about Lori and I and the snake...click here...<a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-paynes-menagerie.html" target="_blank">Snake Story</a> You have to scroll down a paragraph or two...you'll see a snake pic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOli8c_EcN1nCc0n35WoMTOuBWKpkagp71XJU-53Rk-6no3rK-pv2uP043H6VhR2nw5h3ku7NhoqwzlhxWtccQk4_ewDYPwREGoEbxJS3rEOVgyX2uOae5buAV5MB_aq2-AFJlThNB06gd-ME_dstscpdwZ9XFAW_sg5MGX0RpBq6q2kwrYNApRENnIbLP/s4032/20231124_092709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOli8c_EcN1nCc0n35WoMTOuBWKpkagp71XJU-53Rk-6no3rK-pv2uP043H6VhR2nw5h3ku7NhoqwzlhxWtccQk4_ewDYPwREGoEbxJS3rEOVgyX2uOae5buAV5MB_aq2-AFJlThNB06gd-ME_dstscpdwZ9XFAW_sg5MGX0RpBq6q2kwrYNApRENnIbLP/s320/20231124_092709.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>My daughter always makes Thanksgiving dinner for her hubby's family. She cooks most of it at home then they do a 'delivery' and she'll also put in an apple pie while they are eating. She's such a sweet daughter. She got me these beautiful flowers because she wouldn't see me/us on Thanksgiving. <div><br /></div><div>I just threw out the flowers. They have lasted so long!!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJ-P8AX2dg37DtDu1blLCPr0kYVYjN3WqcH78v8yij-fpNEfqQAddzkYC0Fg9vnaTlwn_M5r9qR974eW8fVZov3lvAvTMH7d9w1ppBcPfrwF1FOYvwywabn718bzuuyl5cj_XLlFnqTfV-yOfOKvklj9OxPNHvctfNCrJMw6C0iLXtTIHaHi11BLZego7/s4032/20231123_172933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJ-P8AX2dg37DtDu1blLCPr0kYVYjN3WqcH78v8yij-fpNEfqQAddzkYC0Fg9vnaTlwn_M5r9qR974eW8fVZov3lvAvTMH7d9w1ppBcPfrwF1FOYvwywabn718bzuuyl5cj_XLlFnqTfV-yOfOKvklj9OxPNHvctfNCrJMw6C0iLXtTIHaHi11BLZego7/s320/20231123_172933.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We had our Thanksgiving at Darrin's house as usual! It's always such a feast and good food and company. <div><br /></div><div>I love these grand kids. Hard to get a good pic of us all but at least I remembered to capture one of the three of us!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P33leT2wr-f4np7AX39q6rNyOhBp8RFxUPm6ulSOOOfV6wZho3wdRxW3ffelQTTbFSjhyphenhyphen4R6mwbl_4w1vZugEDP34s9psKKP_7dti5LZvgGRHjvvrotafnroSR3oYsxsQa89b1NK-i_7EAczAm6LkHPCcNvpZuBCV8Thuadv81qX1dEyZec9fbP8e4Uu/s4032/20231123_160353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P33leT2wr-f4np7AX39q6rNyOhBp8RFxUPm6ulSOOOfV6wZho3wdRxW3ffelQTTbFSjhyphenhyphen4R6mwbl_4w1vZugEDP34s9psKKP_7dti5LZvgGRHjvvrotafnroSR3oYsxsQa89b1NK-i_7EAczAm6LkHPCcNvpZuBCV8Thuadv81qX1dEyZec9fbP8e4Uu/s320/20231123_160353.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Kris always makes the best meal(s)!!! She's an awesome cook and prepares the entire meal all herself. </div><div><br /></div><div> I did get a pic of my plate! It was delicious! We had pumpkin squares made by my DIL's mom, Nancy (which were yummy!). I made lemon pie, cream puffs and white bark candy.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnN4xbHknQB1IMGUakw_M91PSLfD9IkprmA11_cukU0MeIGFAyWuDOTlM9glkx9KUIf7TXkxwGvpGFsNj3qiEkUwZTcsuGn4HabZHZ98b0IwfCCElLNIG8Q8Ot1JxrZMnN5GZrCyjMV_4xSVh2HV9-odDFEx6fAPmNH54gL6CNBPnfnxk7cyRG16CYm4ZR/s4032/20231123_183755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnN4xbHknQB1IMGUakw_M91PSLfD9IkprmA11_cukU0MeIGFAyWuDOTlM9glkx9KUIf7TXkxwGvpGFsNj3qiEkUwZTcsuGn4HabZHZ98b0IwfCCElLNIG8Q8Ot1JxrZMnN5GZrCyjMV_4xSVh2HV9-odDFEx6fAPmNH54gL6CNBPnfnxk7cyRG16CYm4ZR/s320/20231123_183755.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>These cream puffs are SO good...it's from an old, old recipe I've kept all these years...at least from the 70's or 80's!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9ATvmvKSkYvvXYGQLOm9p3ago0y9VW8-HPrOn1Ttlod1dH4TNtoesWnNjjPVCBugmrWrIXhWKQprSkIDOj9a4UpsSAzC1mSxrK6M1578gdV1NaD5qULpaekTYjeW043UostcDPlGyQY6VJ9gm_VJJlalRJpve0FSE_RiWIoY3BJENk4OsNqelXyjjyqA/s4032/20231123_183806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9ATvmvKSkYvvXYGQLOm9p3ago0y9VW8-HPrOn1Ttlod1dH4TNtoesWnNjjPVCBugmrWrIXhWKQprSkIDOj9a4UpsSAzC1mSxrK6M1578gdV1NaD5qULpaekTYjeW043UostcDPlGyQY6VJ9gm_VJJlalRJpve0FSE_RiWIoY3BJENk4OsNqelXyjjyqA/s320/20231123_183806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We took home the pumpkin bars and ate during the week! SO GOOD! Nancy is a great cook!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mV1dgG0e_IRuD6yIpueevMXYu6m_OI3dnF7g1dqyamkEBi_cuZwGYFIVnSpD5PMyjPfkKwTFTwZAHJB1vynJId4gYQrXhQadRbyXSXpxG06GcI0LKMlx3okFJF6mCIxaatrRqlj5FcPMFOkozKT7c_d5ncFQ7P4YNoKc3l7wpIOfkrM1c0saaEh0yiwr/s4032/20231123_183759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mV1dgG0e_IRuD6yIpueevMXYu6m_OI3dnF7g1dqyamkEBi_cuZwGYFIVnSpD5PMyjPfkKwTFTwZAHJB1vynJId4gYQrXhQadRbyXSXpxG06GcI0LKMlx3okFJF6mCIxaatrRqlj5FcPMFOkozKT7c_d5ncFQ7P4YNoKc3l7wpIOfkrM1c0saaEh0yiwr/s320/20231123_183759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This was what was left of my lemon pie. Yes, it was good. I love lemon pie and another recipe from the 70's!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3jL1VknPmbPwhYf5F_g3zSY-EivKG_VB9RwdUOAXMKCeQ5Cj_2zr92mLKYvJhwi0RmHyzUOJLqvWq3xZomzVtUi51x71BosaN6Gor5eb7E98f585nubZFsdWm5SBo8ieW1JrEI1VpSfBn261JLnBk91_nzpyHoziQAZUu0-L1QD0vmKXqOkitPvJACqN/s4032/20231123_184146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3jL1VknPmbPwhYf5F_g3zSY-EivKG_VB9RwdUOAXMKCeQ5Cj_2zr92mLKYvJhwi0RmHyzUOJLqvWq3xZomzVtUi51x71BosaN6Gor5eb7E98f585nubZFsdWm5SBo8ieW1JrEI1VpSfBn261JLnBk91_nzpyHoziQAZUu0-L1QD0vmKXqOkitPvJACqN/s320/20231123_184146.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Kris' displays at the kid's house! So pretty!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzKriTDcj6ezouvtO5vwO-H9FkGLbPtatg2YI5D2nLUmoWgQv1xW1ZNQL77A4NDp1N_ToIXvBxFNF8Nq6F6Em0YAg6Og9SvKf91rfegwqwby1yZkIxvulrKhPC8gbASi9NF93Ji0VOylvg2tyr8Xd1yt7CBwoprK-kn7214bts54l_iiFD11UZ6GbN-Wy/s1600/girls%20thanksgiving%202015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzKriTDcj6ezouvtO5vwO-H9FkGLbPtatg2YI5D2nLUmoWgQv1xW1ZNQL77A4NDp1N_ToIXvBxFNF8Nq6F6Em0YAg6Og9SvKf91rfegwqwby1yZkIxvulrKhPC8gbASi9NF93Ji0VOylvg2tyr8Xd1yt7CBwoprK-kn7214bts54l_iiFD11UZ6GbN-Wy/s320/girls%20thanksgiving%202015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And that it was! A Happy Thanksgiving with loved ones! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-56322253278110073122023-10-11T06:30:00.008-04:002023-10-11T06:30:00.136-04:00Another Farmer's Market Find!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgROceXdNhuXjUKzTiFZLMGAuRv3qiRY1hfZW4wzxRnrDOWqhPj0nhDzemhVpYpCP2_0DzBAXyQLLZohY48y8QzkDOjhXfJVcPDy-vUPbIKs1GjDpZJ5pIqkHxMQMOLUO25-T9qbCDP-jOo9gdmKCs2qi5qbkoo2Etkl4Gr3uGRtPsOcfrZIvd28Vh6oiqK/s4032/20231001_141111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgROceXdNhuXjUKzTiFZLMGAuRv3qiRY1hfZW4wzxRnrDOWqhPj0nhDzemhVpYpCP2_0DzBAXyQLLZohY48y8QzkDOjhXfJVcPDy-vUPbIKs1GjDpZJ5pIqkHxMQMOLUO25-T9qbCDP-jOo9gdmKCs2qi5qbkoo2Etkl4Gr3uGRtPsOcfrZIvd28Vh6oiqK/s320/20231001_141111.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Last weekend, I met a delightful young lady named Alexis. This young woman is trying to raise funds to go to Peru! She is <span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;"> a wildlife biology student at the University of Michigan who is working to raise dollars so she can spend a month (next August) in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru studying. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;">Her trip sounds amazing and for an animal lover I am sure she'll do well and learn so much. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;">I purchased one of the hand made bracelets to send to our great grand daughter. They were made by locals in Peru. She also had some really cool key chains her father made for her to sell. But we don't use key chains anymore do we!</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlfwpvOiOVwDl_JXu6cCzSdMQrexWQVyxfqF32FcTm7v0FdL7VlUBIcn9hNgNqo-NCPq2FtF8gDnpjQbODqdgy-jlU37KH2uqYGSJNkfK7tzG4MtFz-r863Zxpj2GgNz00C7Oz59iD96VHy4lhqK0PeVwpu1Q8vBMqUV0FZ_LzGoGUnjKm4crLD1gMxhP/s4032/20231001_140851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlfwpvOiOVwDl_JXu6cCzSdMQrexWQVyxfqF32FcTm7v0FdL7VlUBIcn9hNgNqo-NCPq2FtF8gDnpjQbODqdgy-jlU37KH2uqYGSJNkfK7tzG4MtFz-r863Zxpj2GgNz00C7Oz59iD96VHy4lhqK0PeVwpu1Q8vBMqUV0FZ_LzGoGUnjKm4crLD1gMxhP/s320/20231001_140851.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;">I did visit her blog to read how and why she decided to do this journey. It's quite interesting. Hope you'll check it out here: </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Crimson Text"; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://followmyarrow22.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Alexis Blog</a><br /></span></p><p>And you can follow Alexis on Facebook, Instagram and she has a Fund Me page as well. All the links are here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/followmyarrow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/followmyarrow</a></p><p>I wish this young lady all the best! To be young and adventurous! Heck, I don't want to go more than 10 miles from my house! Let alone go to Peru!</p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-14115397208540160652023-10-08T05:30:00.001-04:002023-10-08T05:30:00.143-04:00Knitting Iceberg Sweater<p> Yep, after my 3 time ripping out the pattern, I started a fourth time and I'm almost to the waist! Woohoo!</p><p>It's been a struggle...not sure why other than I got so used to reading a chart, I can't keep my eyes from wandering and reading the pattern correctly! But I'm on a roll now! As is my sister!!! She's making the same pattern, which is nice so we can bounce off of each other when we struggle! HA</p><p>My right hand carpal tunnel surgery was put off until Nov. 3rd (from Oct. 27th!)...dang. I really want to get it over with so I can start healing and not have the pain/numbness/discomfort...but it is what it is. So, I'll just keep on keeping on! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjsU7xjZNmzSZypoCVyfJ4KLtFDjqWp2N-Ow7hyR1acTPemOB64z8bsIK46o18QFp5sgb4gqRKLzR1mugF-lf9LmDt9Va5zxRhd7RwswlmmqUE6XDTkRhBk80-N1lzqVhkHGGonADu4SaP2besWyfUbAi_cWomIthjOdmpluIdtwtGd2tQptrXFHiUuqj/s4032/20230806_192134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjsU7xjZNmzSZypoCVyfJ4KLtFDjqWp2N-Ow7hyR1acTPemOB64z8bsIK46o18QFp5sgb4gqRKLzR1mugF-lf9LmDt9Va5zxRhd7RwswlmmqUE6XDTkRhBk80-N1lzqVhkHGGonADu4SaP2besWyfUbAi_cWomIthjOdmpluIdtwtGd2tQptrXFHiUuqj/s320/20230806_192134.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Love the Brioche stitch pattern for the neck and chest area. This same pattern will be at the waist on each side. At least, that's what we're hoping for!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-AgcmnBAzRZOHjtqxwVrQJ1MOY_p64DermAebVvROG4bkK102x2FBjSc3oQv9rYNJ9Q4fBBtfV8oAOBHnH23jvKFYLvdUG95KjUNGCrKV_FFP1RXCTGr1hOnq4-xgRhltJGUyXScJ5mEBM9W8mXVJNNcoMyKaSiA3P14gkhXDU9cZp0egp1f1nDxRpNY/s4032/20230806_192413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-AgcmnBAzRZOHjtqxwVrQJ1MOY_p64DermAebVvROG4bkK102x2FBjSc3oQv9rYNJ9Q4fBBtfV8oAOBHnH23jvKFYLvdUG95KjUNGCrKV_FFP1RXCTGr1hOnq4-xgRhltJGUyXScJ5mEBM9W8mXVJNNcoMyKaSiA3P14gkhXDU9cZp0egp1f1nDxRpNY/s320/20230806_192413.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Her sleep cap is kinda cute...different but interesting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaUpFsrETGB8fA4h49RvGbNLBmOdHcNQlmw0iHr4tj5k1r6W1YbNvZXhUpiPIAfJ-ZjIjbhHtwR4EEFkoQRsLue41qB5JnRaHafGWoM0NCVX19btiLjyI1JjKAd9ZzyjL3weo4QPRPbven8MrzQPIYUD0D-6YsoipwjMQt9ge9mH4OP1jTCtrbDKK6Jah/s4032/20230825_182324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaUpFsrETGB8fA4h49RvGbNLBmOdHcNQlmw0iHr4tj5k1r6W1YbNvZXhUpiPIAfJ-ZjIjbhHtwR4EEFkoQRsLue41qB5JnRaHafGWoM0NCVX19btiLjyI1JjKAd9ZzyjL3weo4QPRPbven8MrzQPIYUD0D-6YsoipwjMQt9ge9mH4OP1jTCtrbDKK6Jah/s320/20230825_182324.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Just one of the times I ripped out! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGmFVAZIagvt6T8MXdWLUfjXDoM0kcj4jyHcMg95Id8iGbVqS46tAGuwx4HDkRgRVLXntR6x_G73hKek5KbISiVzvfvIxBTaUV-mr83EzCSzAM6RnYP1-6YT_hA5CvWC-m97_E8iU0tbJJyLeig4zSbVPxQWvzeELYBeUGQ9hycSYbUdESQm0YlMsGzFx/s4032/20230921_122447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGmFVAZIagvt6T8MXdWLUfjXDoM0kcj4jyHcMg95Id8iGbVqS46tAGuwx4HDkRgRVLXntR6x_G73hKek5KbISiVzvfvIxBTaUV-mr83EzCSzAM6RnYP1-6YT_hA5CvWC-m97_E8iU0tbJJyLeig4zSbVPxQWvzeELYBeUGQ9hycSYbUdESQm0YlMsGzFx/s320/20230921_122447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sitting out on the deck this past week knitting with the beautiful weather!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPsBc40XvPc4BMHDQvNsMzQKjkYBU43Zi9KKfbSR5HGEi378LNFF9bsxFJ2rSAwiC1zovSuD4P_InXauq1rFqqJ8bS1T6gSVrR_pGi_qqAD1AisgR1atRqkrc-KFHhdhBkKNjFgjHC2g70PWz-M52TmRRS5cLpU2LGmpKnkMv7rbDJ1US4YQYP7SosYFz/s4032/20230922_124841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPsBc40XvPc4BMHDQvNsMzQKjkYBU43Zi9KKfbSR5HGEi378LNFF9bsxFJ2rSAwiC1zovSuD4P_InXauq1rFqqJ8bS1T6gSVrR_pGi_qqAD1AisgR1atRqkrc-KFHhdhBkKNjFgjHC2g70PWz-M52TmRRS5cLpU2LGmpKnkMv7rbDJ1US4YQYP7SosYFz/s320/20230922_124841.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is upside down! HA oops<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifT57nyAvpYkeyo8FtRCEAHiC_PZ9iUqra59MwYvrN2A0jY-P0V-Z0XQIhoRoiyejIFnlk4uZJcqk4PV7zJvv8KD5bii71uH3PXAYzbwKFUJdDlHzoE4WMJ4VPTnI2qdYPr0QXmXyZWahHv_FeThcacyIfDA65v5L_pv89-GF1CQuZ4ENGrOayMmLe7a-4/s4032/20230927_184402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifT57nyAvpYkeyo8FtRCEAHiC_PZ9iUqra59MwYvrN2A0jY-P0V-Z0XQIhoRoiyejIFnlk4uZJcqk4PV7zJvv8KD5bii71uH3PXAYzbwKFUJdDlHzoE4WMJ4VPTnI2qdYPr0QXmXyZWahHv_FeThcacyIfDA65v5L_pv89-GF1CQuZ4ENGrOayMmLe7a-4/s320/20230927_184402.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Finally making good progress!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDcECKKQsHx7vEx5PMD-6qyBUdRmmgr37q5SMfIW5KeX-fZ83PL7IuHWxD1I_buuguM-lVKc2dlM3T7mXashmp-IDnqzNBaRglyzsiFOauQ1DccTcrfno5CveHYerx3r45zDbwpcoQap9abxS8aocD_IRgs5viORiyPt2Ejs7RW3E049t5pVDNrkCFgSx/s4032/20231005_183635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDcECKKQsHx7vEx5PMD-6qyBUdRmmgr37q5SMfIW5KeX-fZ83PL7IuHWxD1I_buuguM-lVKc2dlM3T7mXashmp-IDnqzNBaRglyzsiFOauQ1DccTcrfno5CveHYerx3r45zDbwpcoQap9abxS8aocD_IRgs5viORiyPt2Ejs7RW3E049t5pVDNrkCFgSx/s320/20231005_183635.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Getting there! Long way to go but perhaps it's best I'll still have my right hand to knit with! A reason for everything, right! Guess my surgeon knew I needed to finish this sweater before surgery! HA<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-61775657642616948752023-10-05T18:26:00.001-04:002023-10-05T18:26:49.052-04:00Cyano Printing Again<p> Yep, with the Florida weather we've been having, I thought I'd make the most of it by doing some more Cyano Prints. I've finished the printing for my Christmas cards but decided to play around with some of my watercolor paper that I created based on my drawings from Hilary's online class in 2019!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKM4jKLda7lhDaNq-7OoCSc_RHa_ctj65H2kwj2wsMKKCZCcXHsppNShyphenhyphenfEqWHQJqBiJimFzHgB744M2GXx9aCm23KypohRBE0RWwbabnZuZuLEB95Re_p8EGD0QS1g7WTpg4T6VzECxd9T6zDf6FUmht7xdSIfAQoaA4TTWJkDhxBFOJOW60cq5P7ZFT/s4032/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKM4jKLda7lhDaNq-7OoCSc_RHa_ctj65H2kwj2wsMKKCZCcXHsppNShyphenhyphenfEqWHQJqBiJimFzHgB744M2GXx9aCm23KypohRBE0RWwbabnZuZuLEB95Re_p8EGD0QS1g7WTpg4T6VzECxd9T6zDf6FUmht7xdSIfAQoaA4TTWJkDhxBFOJOW60cq5P7ZFT/s320/1a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQ1NUwBV55fSuGs29PoVvoq8lSLT04cMTIKsVBBa0nkBfmxEsasXb5VQz2W64B94_YT46o9a7UvrJDQd7tFlncnjjRM7SIXRE0A61LhB4VF8aopCUHYneDP2voEAbpV0_nK6y-h_TYGpFEYm_b2P1m01RQR90MK496EOztJBDscBatqVG7Pia0iupyI1o/s1600/20190924_144320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQ1NUwBV55fSuGs29PoVvoq8lSLT04cMTIKsVBBa0nkBfmxEsasXb5VQz2W64B94_YT46o9a7UvrJDQd7tFlncnjjRM7SIXRE0A61LhB4VF8aopCUHYneDP2voEAbpV0_nK6y-h_TYGpFEYm_b2P1m01RQR90MK496EOztJBDscBatqVG7Pia0iupyI1o/s320/20190924_144320.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I painted each watercolor paper with the Cyano print chemical and let dry (in the dark!). <div>I wasn't sure this would work covering up the pastels or crayons but it did!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_P860-i_DBJSG3G1akIbnWLcCcfe2pBjIOibW5E5JhEXli5TwCebVcOAc6fMSdr8Y31AuYue5bpYncKI9DH9epZr5Dl7h98KgReSBIYVa_9gtgX5ehdeVUYuluv3WC-09tY2pvUXE5kV2RgBpOWNYfeiWoL4PDx7dXquTkCRa5y-3ahBpKIuwvu0-_3k/s4032/20231002_113453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_P860-i_DBJSG3G1akIbnWLcCcfe2pBjIOibW5E5JhEXli5TwCebVcOAc6fMSdr8Y31AuYue5bpYncKI9DH9epZr5Dl7h98KgReSBIYVa_9gtgX5ehdeVUYuluv3WC-09tY2pvUXE5kV2RgBpOWNYfeiWoL4PDx7dXquTkCRa5y-3ahBpKIuwvu0-_3k/s320/20231002_113453.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was how the paper looked when painted with the Cyano print chemical.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwuHdX5G-7fnqJkpn9QG6UQx8OA1gra98EXtjJ4NF88g9qhonKDpNtd_Zol6yAvGXFJ0ccljHqlCAEFj5SZAA6RboGoO3O76U3c_JzJErOPiBqWBzAdinEg9nLnOUZ3UKXANBjJmU3csRUrDIM8svuuURgOPXNqjldAgQ_-2f-4NdKOnwWWEMWtwJ6XZG/s4032/3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwuHdX5G-7fnqJkpn9QG6UQx8OA1gra98EXtjJ4NF88g9qhonKDpNtd_Zol6yAvGXFJ0ccljHqlCAEFj5SZAA6RboGoO3O76U3c_JzJErOPiBqWBzAdinEg9nLnOUZ3UKXANBjJmU3csRUrDIM8svuuURgOPXNqjldAgQ_-2f-4NdKOnwWWEMWtwJ6XZG/s320/3b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was after it sat in the sun for 5 min. for the print to take effect.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjA3BxcDx9xXY6ArNX8l3w-bq73SYkvW01mjHdUTKq30oUMfVb_tEkJXthmht_3I3hg-27OxQ-RDfwsIl0CyEJEIf3hujedcd_uCbkJnYwLT-LiVHKJDeqD8dEnrWUklozzYpjDLs9fxcAYlup6NtQYoCedF7THrUJHcyI5wev_L-j880ENidAgjMumLsv/s4032/3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjA3BxcDx9xXY6ArNX8l3w-bq73SYkvW01mjHdUTKq30oUMfVb_tEkJXthmht_3I3hg-27OxQ-RDfwsIl0CyEJEIf3hujedcd_uCbkJnYwLT-LiVHKJDeqD8dEnrWUklozzYpjDLs9fxcAYlup6NtQYoCedF7THrUJHcyI5wev_L-j880ENidAgjMumLsv/s320/3a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>And this was after the chemicals were washed out. <div><br /></div><div>Not bad...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtDoM1Qguc8NveaiyH5VFuNFq8eV-tfX0KmLyneMaRMtSbwSrEtPxzMOTfTRlC56D7D_B6ZknlNA4EZm22u3Pp628AmMQralf2XdTe_FOGbAs85bn13nnq-FDribYnn7wdlthCSd3_Ot4txmsdPxjSkOx6ru-ohlzBWR42jOpd5N1c3o6DHgvmpz1lHTB/s4032/4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtDoM1Qguc8NveaiyH5VFuNFq8eV-tfX0KmLyneMaRMtSbwSrEtPxzMOTfTRlC56D7D_B6ZknlNA4EZm22u3Pp628AmMQralf2XdTe_FOGbAs85bn13nnq-FDribYnn7wdlthCSd3_Ot4txmsdPxjSkOx6ru-ohlzBWR42jOpd5N1c3o6DHgvmpz1lHTB/s320/4a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Another finished piece<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zy1sP7pEXWF1fPd6BcovaKg6LCOWFI0GL79ZGDE4THawDCfrBWtR_57JYch9j_MpxEoOkindBs235H7bI-nCWoggB0nl4vA30kkMFyI263FmfW024f6_ocRjdVt-FHrxLxPt3rXzaTWoKISvNK8SzvDbl1cZAU4PgBQVihA1nD6G9-kqvRjmgyELqejM/s4032/20230921_134429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zy1sP7pEXWF1fPd6BcovaKg6LCOWFI0GL79ZGDE4THawDCfrBWtR_57JYch9j_MpxEoOkindBs235H7bI-nCWoggB0nl4vA30kkMFyI263FmfW024f6_ocRjdVt-FHrxLxPt3rXzaTWoKISvNK8SzvDbl1cZAU4PgBQVihA1nD6G9-kqvRjmgyELqejM/s320/20230921_134429.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You can see each one was covered with the chemical before I set out in the sun. These were in the drying process. You have to keep in an area that is dark. After dry, place in a black bad to keep the chemical from reacting to any light.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy with the results...not sure how I'll cut them apart but I'm sure they'll go into cards!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, I am knitting...just too busy to post but I'm trying to get caught up...on my blog that is! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-80105776764620348232023-08-17T13:45:00.000-04:002023-08-17T13:45:15.962-04:00We love our home town farmer's market!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWrK8FZLbAZrPDO5XUfzSQepr6oceGUVscYesC7nIWMz2GuxZ-FwuBoB3Djqcb2915-5d6xwVL9BLu72SR3sIXfPzeZigzAiEU-WgfYwtbLqz8lO2IRgSMOBxd1h4j9dpJgdoHrEjARNEFhWCLpSjvMpm59PTv04e-OOxdB65U_SvM310cke-frxBao3D/s2048/342906933_1296767621192668_8821043850957415953_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1928" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWrK8FZLbAZrPDO5XUfzSQepr6oceGUVscYesC7nIWMz2GuxZ-FwuBoB3Djqcb2915-5d6xwVL9BLu72SR3sIXfPzeZigzAiEU-WgfYwtbLqz8lO2IRgSMOBxd1h4j9dpJgdoHrEjARNEFhWCLpSjvMpm59PTv04e-OOxdB65U_SvM310cke-frxBao3D/s320/342906933_1296767621192668_8821043850957415953_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Living in a small town/village has somany advantages...one this summer is being able to walk to our own Farmer's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goodrichfarmersmarket" target="_blank">Market</a>. It's held every Sunday (2p.m.-5p.m.) a mile from the house...actually shorter because we can cut through my friend's back yard to the church parking lot where the market is being held. And that's what Donna and I do each Sunday! <p></p><p>There is so many different options to purchase, from veggies, to desserts (yes, lots of desserts!), breads, plants, jewelry, wood working, etc. I wanted to share some of the vendors that I was impressed with! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGI0eLA91-QxNAOL8bAxDw9U89nKg2FMGsu7z78JEtrHPBwkWLjjj5fc_dI9ZhDommVWMey_n1Z9YGsgdZTArV7-YKjtxYf04f4sGNFrIzS7ETht_lMxlyCiK8msd_YqPeU1xHUH1CbRk2gstfWAxZAIZuXb7FK-SZZa5hw-qNkBkqvhFr684EOo9CPbK/s4032/20230813_144517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGI0eLA91-QxNAOL8bAxDw9U89nKg2FMGsu7z78JEtrHPBwkWLjjj5fc_dI9ZhDommVWMey_n1Z9YGsgdZTArV7-YKjtxYf04f4sGNFrIzS7ETht_lMxlyCiK8msd_YqPeU1xHUH1CbRk2gstfWAxZAIZuXb7FK-SZZa5hw-qNkBkqvhFr684EOo9CPbK/s320/20230813_144517.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>First up, is MaryBeth, a delightful young lady who creates beautiful beaded earrings. I was so impressed with her workmanship!!!! <div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXFygcg1FJSB0JNYlX6SM3yMaR6ox0VF3EV9sTgm6saHT7kuIDPpop3qCmleezUUVHo5CivFyCyuroj_PEqa3z8n5hB-oj0It01v6_nhUKExqhQwo76vFj4Kr17zGOJKKzTb7U-JyI-mO2BSiKG5NC6eW_HkGcLxriTrdH8Ic1yvv41yxcGBbwt7vgA2I/s4032/20230813_144521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXFygcg1FJSB0JNYlX6SM3yMaR6ox0VF3EV9sTgm6saHT7kuIDPpop3qCmleezUUVHo5CivFyCyuroj_PEqa3z8n5hB-oj0It01v6_nhUKExqhQwo76vFj4Kr17zGOJKKzTb7U-JyI-mO2BSiKG5NC6eW_HkGcLxriTrdH8Ic1yvv41yxcGBbwt7vgA2I/s320/20230813_144521.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>MaryBeth creates indigenous beaded art, primarily earrings. Her workmanship is outstanding. I didn't get a better picture of additional pieces of her work. I may have to take more pics next week.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWtXs_GLkyQiL9rjPA0O3hxabrlELbxvbgeFdr0GYKHCOTrUCRsgae6KFFsthPKqeFNavX8v9nR2dz-thFxerqz39jBMm3J0xAC5GYqZAZYFYlHQ-GcY_p8jgCiUIU2Bc_WQ-1av5NGLxgKiHlqdEscOMcovy0MlfU0KcunbRI8Q8DJVeGS6SMHUkG1ws/s1778/365208726_207332268979107_8864082281883579974_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="1778" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWtXs_GLkyQiL9rjPA0O3hxabrlELbxvbgeFdr0GYKHCOTrUCRsgae6KFFsthPKqeFNavX8v9nR2dz-thFxerqz39jBMm3J0xAC5GYqZAZYFYlHQ-GcY_p8jgCiUIU2Bc_WQ-1av5NGLxgKiHlqdEscOMcovy0MlfU0KcunbRI8Q8DJVeGS6SMHUkG1ws/w320-h302/365208726_207332268979107_8864082281883579974_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You may be able to zoom in on MaryBeth's table and see more work on the left side. <div><br /></div><div>She doesn't have a website but is on Instagram. Do check out her page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bubsbeadwork/" target="_blank">here.</a> Her site is called @bubsbeadwork. MaryBeth said they always have called her 'bub'! I'm sure there's a story there! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7v6UCoteYXxKLm279yEjna_bVI0IZCd2fE0QrhkDPx83xxCTlQdverp31h8s925pcO6lcNmO3h-BMjI06JIJ8wvkRvAP3n6QFRik4Q8Q5oI7bSwBXQhW5Fo-3nKwHz4Wm1AXstPoqMwCTpwPHucrrUYHTK4e_LuvqRBgA7yECh6vswUiqlunzN8UzSgp/s4032/20230813_142946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7v6UCoteYXxKLm279yEjna_bVI0IZCd2fE0QrhkDPx83xxCTlQdverp31h8s925pcO6lcNmO3h-BMjI06JIJ8wvkRvAP3n6QFRik4Q8Q5oI7bSwBXQhW5Fo-3nKwHz4Wm1AXstPoqMwCTpwPHucrrUYHTK4e_LuvqRBgA7yECh6vswUiqlunzN8UzSgp/s320/20230813_142946.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Next up is <a href="https://wummeldesignco.square.site/" target="_blank">Wummel Design Co</a>. Another great vendor who does creates art using wood as their palette! Nicholas' woodburning art is outstanding. He achieves such detail on beautiful wood, for example, cherry wood. <div><br /></div><div>He also creates tables (white oak with black walnut), cutting boards, etc. Do visit his <a href="https://wummeldesignco.square.site/s/shop" target="_blank">web site</a> to appreciate all that this couple create! Christmas is coming...gift time!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-yXuyngpVJUOPhYXtqXeg41b1GVomUUDlusFrQq7NLljKTkvj3eXFOpH5xd4Iwfu3OGbmuiZej76f2fY8QIxPFhxgpbbttJwao57IaeoW-JVwqho9ZrghDOJD94tnqkB4H-afln5lWhrBxKHiBMyzgDppxwFtBg-CM8Uu8twwgvFRgCCcTJ171kAgRLD/s4032/20230813_145008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-yXuyngpVJUOPhYXtqXeg41b1GVomUUDlusFrQq7NLljKTkvj3eXFOpH5xd4Iwfu3OGbmuiZej76f2fY8QIxPFhxgpbbttJwao57IaeoW-JVwqho9ZrghDOJD94tnqkB4H-afln5lWhrBxKHiBMyzgDppxwFtBg-CM8Uu8twwgvFRgCCcTJ171kAgRLD/s320/20230813_145008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jenny Shulskie makes the best breads!!! I purchased her Jalapeno cheddar bread a few weeks ago and it's fantastic! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO66EvYsHeF3TPn2gZArdFlGNWM8zVHzSK303c2ziHTIN7Bx0hDLAQeXj-SfJW1YXCFOWjpc8bei-dHUVfENWT6NWx8NtQjI7l3vkxkjqrvT47573Jd3pRfZy-r96L6pkbadiFN00xdciyNo-rJMcMdoqw0CGQXN7zrkJMsW5JfkBghoD2SKonomY_TY6G/s1601/20230813_145008%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1601" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO66EvYsHeF3TPn2gZArdFlGNWM8zVHzSK303c2ziHTIN7Bx0hDLAQeXj-SfJW1YXCFOWjpc8bei-dHUVfENWT6NWx8NtQjI7l3vkxkjqrvT47573Jd3pRfZy-r96L6pkbadiFN00xdciyNo-rJMcMdoqw0CGQXN7zrkJMsW5JfkBghoD2SKonomY_TY6G/s320/20230813_145008%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jenny doesn't have a FB page or web site but you can zoom in on her sign and call her if interested! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W7AbKCNqc-jn-QBlEOF_hNzb3lyFb9UrGT2rM2CEe4qD01-rlNTi_bZ5TCZCVR1upOmQs8tCGiIxr0q42GRvfmhqtgjaH9hWRUs0Vzn8kIX_abyVMQCLLyRFCYkNolCf-fVtZ4dUW_r63auLxUz7SB3vXY9MczN_nt0LuC7xjuYFUjzE_UXZ-d-o-WVG/s4032/20230813_145013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W7AbKCNqc-jn-QBlEOF_hNzb3lyFb9UrGT2rM2CEe4qD01-rlNTi_bZ5TCZCVR1upOmQs8tCGiIxr0q42GRvfmhqtgjaH9hWRUs0Vzn8kIX_abyVMQCLLyRFCYkNolCf-fVtZ4dUW_r63auLxUz7SB3vXY9MczN_nt0LuC7xjuYFUjzE_UXZ-d-o-WVG/s320/20230813_145013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is the bread I've purchased. I ate half a loaf all by myself. I love Jalapeno's so this bread was right up my alley!!!<div><br /></div><div>Jenny also makes a honey whipped butter that is delicious on the cheddar bread!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf7azyEbL8hUygjtiwzqM12kI1aZKKEsiPsDPYkN2HBxx9tx6ds7C3PKlF7BhTC-oJrg1PG99FvKyn0fsFRkivTRW6k4UyWx2-IfQ707-11aCDVVO5KDsAq-LdXRWiKWPMZhqytihckGp1s7O8QY9plbpL5tWIw_r_CRMmAgmGQTqUkzwY-xNNEKU_Sdy/s4032/20230813_143458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf7azyEbL8hUygjtiwzqM12kI1aZKKEsiPsDPYkN2HBxx9tx6ds7C3PKlF7BhTC-oJrg1PG99FvKyn0fsFRkivTRW6k4UyWx2-IfQ707-11aCDVVO5KDsAq-LdXRWiKWPMZhqytihckGp1s7O8QY9plbpL5tWIw_r_CRMmAgmGQTqUkzwY-xNNEKU_Sdy/s320/20230813_143458.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is 'bitter melon'...I was curious as was another lady so we split the basket! I looked up this veggie online...it appears to be an Oriental veggie. I saw different recipes for Chinese and Vietnamese cooking. Will give it a try!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CzasCSIR6LACIUqjlKowydJJQvzDEMJ9v56Jo5l2I984m99M-JOXZS6xHWprQBl5PmonFZu4EkAg7tnjPN-R2HmUTSNI8unrnN46PqgpD2ZKmZ0oy1A4gIW-PbZos_D3cgmMBP7ckWb0IkzOj-fqMi5a6pSvQ25w62wk4ZvJEsqgIzK1enqkGYFy_PG5/s4032/20230813_150300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CzasCSIR6LACIUqjlKowydJJQvzDEMJ9v56Jo5l2I984m99M-JOXZS6xHWprQBl5PmonFZu4EkAg7tnjPN-R2HmUTSNI8unrnN46PqgpD2ZKmZ0oy1A4gIW-PbZos_D3cgmMBP7ckWb0IkzOj-fqMi5a6pSvQ25w62wk4ZvJEsqgIzK1enqkGYFy_PG5/s320/20230813_150300.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This was taken shortly after the market opened at 2 p.m. So far, the attendance has been great and I think successful for the first year. I sure hope more vendors will sign up for next year. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5xPqFpVdqN6rXeIxpBbp38IlCMSu02-aGiZsFuao1J6fKhIN1Wb-pyMFsOTdoqqvNpl0Wa0vrWJwTnc9JWoXhuKRAmUdfoQhq3UvHkrBb8qrBozqu1Ke_723aB18t7R2Z0FXtJP5pyLzkD6o_soTXfIS0YOOpQkLFzlZkmKo6dMDuY1_yFD3BAr22TAZ/s4032/20230813_150305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5xPqFpVdqN6rXeIxpBbp38IlCMSu02-aGiZsFuao1J6fKhIN1Wb-pyMFsOTdoqqvNpl0Wa0vrWJwTnc9JWoXhuKRAmUdfoQhq3UvHkrBb8qrBozqu1Ke_723aB18t7R2Z0FXtJP5pyLzkD6o_soTXfIS0YOOpQkLFzlZkmKo6dMDuY1_yFD3BAr22TAZ/s320/20230813_150305.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I purchased some blueberry muffins from a couple and they were DELICIOUS!!!! I'll have to find out the name of their farm! I don't remember all of them...ha.</div><div>And, yes, I have purchased cakes, cookies, honey, peaches, pickles and other leaf veggies....so, so good! </div><div><br /></div><div>Take advantage of small or large markets in your area. So great to keep our folks farming and being productive members of our areas.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-17247386609302128102023-07-31T18:55:00.004-04:002023-07-31T18:55:58.657-04:00I forgot!!!<p> Can't believe I forgot to post about our family reunion in Ohio earlier this month! My daughter and I drove together from Michigan to Ohio! We had a good time to and from!!! And, I got to see my sister as they were in Tenn. so opted to drive to Ohio! Also got to see all three of my nieces and met my sister's grandson and his wife and baby! It was a wonderful time and I am actually looking forward to meeting up next year!!! Bob did great with the girls, which made me feel better!!! </p><p>Here's a video I put together from pictures I took! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gIBvCRCnp4" width="320" youtube-src-id="_gIBvCRCnp4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-41475574325917306672023-07-29T05:30:00.002-04:002023-07-29T05:30:00.156-04:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1foLCUZYM_ddzGKJFAmEkoE3uEzd4jWGzwY__4lAnMKGPjmVXn5PQd1oTbkXbxyIWnqiQ-zw93Z37WibukUaqm6kyckezP0_mHuL5N9jgJJQna5k7wgNayV4yFimt9Gd3OEJM2BRKLEKiPwvevwc2BVUyEnwcGcyZWVyjcqDWu2LG7TSCGIzpbAVAwNb/s640/00_iceberg-by-hinterm-stein-3296f_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1foLCUZYM_ddzGKJFAmEkoE3uEzd4jWGzwY__4lAnMKGPjmVXn5PQd1oTbkXbxyIWnqiQ-zw93Z37WibukUaqm6kyckezP0_mHuL5N9jgJJQna5k7wgNayV4yFimt9Gd3OEJM2BRKLEKiPwvevwc2BVUyEnwcGcyZWVyjcqDWu2LG7TSCGIzpbAVAwNb/s320/00_iceberg-by-hinterm-stein-3296f_medium2.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br />Now, let's get into a project that you have to read and think! Which for some reason, I don't do well when reading a knitting pattern. Hence, I love charts! For some reason, that makes sense to me. Words are easy for me to 'read into them' what I think is happening! <p></p><div><br /></div><div>This is a sweater I want to make for Christmas...I didn't say which Christmas!!!! Trying to shoot for 2023 but I am realistic! HA</div><div><br /></div><div>The pattern is by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HintermStein/iceberg" target="_blank">Hinterm Stein on Ravelry.</a> I also have another one of her patterns I want to make.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6a9ecHUKdnpDV854B-sejGdRCt6HpqkkZDn30i8qnAOz6W8LQumetzyx97Xo2g33nfhhLJ1EMSQlkozOu5jISJ8goHII23xKF_Ki1LFfNsEPraBdhjWRGfs2zYJ9JrmAJNGynDJL6XCIEVVK4F8p0WZLU6HZ9VMrp4yRw5DnbhVWoQJOPcK8poRA04ra/s4032/20230723_190424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6a9ecHUKdnpDV854B-sejGdRCt6HpqkkZDn30i8qnAOz6W8LQumetzyx97Xo2g33nfhhLJ1EMSQlkozOu5jISJ8goHII23xKF_Ki1LFfNsEPraBdhjWRGfs2zYJ9JrmAJNGynDJL6XCIEVVK4F8p0WZLU6HZ9VMrp4yRw5DnbhVWoQJOPcK8poRA04ra/s320/20230723_190424.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I started this past week and thought the center pattern was really cool!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1EgGdU1lHcmiZkaztMKvXbjjo4KuaRl7kYyh3-KYieJ0XLZOvCAobCnNCvQauSegS99PcbBQj-vyEawEIWaeRHbHAxvzu-r-5OL6ZlupsugKiWbc6WvE_bLEmxh3WqpJzT70BsVm8XYurPT23DmrpFYpAVLO6ubsLHZaZoVhzBxisqXKagyGuDLDGIG9/s4032/20230726_085737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1EgGdU1lHcmiZkaztMKvXbjjo4KuaRl7kYyh3-KYieJ0XLZOvCAobCnNCvQauSegS99PcbBQj-vyEawEIWaeRHbHAxvzu-r-5OL6ZlupsugKiWbc6WvE_bLEmxh3WqpJzT70BsVm8XYurPT23DmrpFYpAVLO6ubsLHZaZoVhzBxisqXKagyGuDLDGIG9/s320/20230726_085737.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>But then I ran into some 'issues' I caused myself...yep, not reading correctly...but I struggled through and thought...boy, this is hard!!! <div><br /></div><div>Just one of the edges didn't look right...of course, I didn't notice until I had knitted about 10 rows! DUH.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mbf0pPPj4WQwaFLxukpI-eldMPMKKo6bMGLmc69ghdSj-8Folz1be8uQoqu_z_dsAxgvpb82t5RXJ0M5uXqwY6q6vLzqMShrHkLFtr78IRgHhedRNkkyUzwQrhUqRYSe4TIr64zuMHz9FUw8jVlqRYEPtQu2PwVXsYziNzrGABRZkrjxt2waBdqEA4aA/s4032/20230726_091718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mbf0pPPj4WQwaFLxukpI-eldMPMKKo6bMGLmc69ghdSj-8Folz1be8uQoqu_z_dsAxgvpb82t5RXJ0M5uXqwY6q6vLzqMShrHkLFtr78IRgHhedRNkkyUzwQrhUqRYSe4TIr64zuMHz9FUw8jVlqRYEPtQu2PwVXsYziNzrGABRZkrjxt2waBdqEA4aA/s320/20230726_091718.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I also noticed I was off ONE stitch! Grrrrrrrrr<div><br /></div><div>So what's a gal to do but rip/rip!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWt6JzQTQt2HzahTq_4q45TUKDDmUwWHHn0vdG58WmSIPmKAvkX1Mu_nn-115JhMzP4OTN48tTJaCP8oKwkZ20eOYRSFJVW1e5VGU6CpGVCFbVXwmTzRP5907vemKZ5cX1IOrKODkUnREGt2muieXdf5W6nY_eMRP-P7M_JfR_XQetg69w9QKqS34NLoK/s4032/20230726_091434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWt6JzQTQt2HzahTq_4q45TUKDDmUwWHHn0vdG58WmSIPmKAvkX1Mu_nn-115JhMzP4OTN48tTJaCP8oKwkZ20eOYRSFJVW1e5VGU6CpGVCFbVXwmTzRP5907vemKZ5cX1IOrKODkUnREGt2muieXdf5W6nY_eMRP-P7M_JfR_XQetg69w9QKqS34NLoK/s320/20230726_091434.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Started to unknit here and decided it was easier in above pic to wrap the collar area around my coffee cup! </div><div><br /></div><div>So now I'll be starting over! But that's ok...it's a lot of work to knit projects and I'd rather start over and have it correct than get frustrated because it doesn't look right or fit! So that's my story and I'm sticking to it!<br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2abHpWuO7_wT3rDkAzEyGl8cvwzh1nnv7Gw5BKVa5-_M8gpu9rfScEJyJTF0PD8fUX6PNc_9zElohz_Cnvec1audFxdy49uL_tv91bNvPimMA47vBzrup7hrjHVq5z5u939R8Gq_Z7htnDsp351XMRC3zPTC4TdOGmlyLzstwsOH3sOcRlYAC2Hs_nLT6/s640/00_iceberg-by-hinterm-stein-3296f_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-74491526331440610612023-07-26T10:10:00.002-04:002023-07-26T10:10:30.519-04:00Back at it! Well, sorta!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWSqR3-fn1MK8vodmovcnSBaBnpgeHdzlj_r2CqubZmDNiFAIIZW3Q9ZcIHm3FxMb4RpOVvjLgDnzIEdCJoAtcdBsQ29uoPw8iY5iJLORl6-twjpYCJJDd6S-YrqR0OpaMH1DrlH_vI4Udw5xxK_epE1lxhdMG_nlcx2YGO9SfQdPl5AoNeoNC1md_-_q/s4032/20230725_134443.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWSqR3-fn1MK8vodmovcnSBaBnpgeHdzlj_r2CqubZmDNiFAIIZW3Q9ZcIHm3FxMb4RpOVvjLgDnzIEdCJoAtcdBsQ29uoPw8iY5iJLORl6-twjpYCJJDd6S-YrqR0OpaMH1DrlH_vI4Udw5xxK_epE1lxhdMG_nlcx2YGO9SfQdPl5AoNeoNC1md_-_q/s320/20230725_134443.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> Before I get into the current knitting project, here is my Dye Dog #3 that I am hand stitching. Doesn't look so great now but in given time, who knows how long!, it will work out. I can always cut this piece up for more totes! HA I certainly don't need any more wall quilts. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XizaiSQs_wlQn7twL_ToOLDwmE586biLlVKl3g5mmtbiD9EXM8eItZ3Gsv4nYwu89WF6Zp1IDb8xBYKkyVCea5eMIEYHOQsmjolkJF7jeuHagQhRn4gj0Ncdazpj6PwHY7VbgIBxE106xEB18sD3u1goNZhzui6GE6CSGozFlkHX8waYa4lF6Mu3DqL2/s4032/20230725_134454.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XizaiSQs_wlQn7twL_ToOLDwmE586biLlVKl3g5mmtbiD9EXM8eItZ3Gsv4nYwu89WF6Zp1IDb8xBYKkyVCea5eMIEYHOQsmjolkJF7jeuHagQhRn4gj0Ncdazpj6PwHY7VbgIBxE106xEB18sD3u1goNZhzui6GE6CSGozFlkHX8waYa4lF6Mu3DqL2/s320/20230725_134454.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The white areas are the iron-away white pen I'm using to mark stitching areas. I really like the <a href="https://madamsew.com/products/heat-erasable-fabric-marking-gel-pens" target="_blank">heat erasable markers by Madam Sew</a>. I've used the red and black in my beading, which worked great. The first white pen I had just didn't mark at all...but the refill worked great. You just remove the marks with a warm/hot iron. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrJGx2vVXE5rLTqL_hpBUfqKYb0olsVcAsLbE1PhLlm4cJGQy2AwAe9Fv3Ogc4T2uobCmTPwre9UthnUsyhvHueCPi1gnhdfwdPYCDnawH9HaecpLHQgAxXUEXM19dSwwtp6ga7u1f7qK7ctGkQqpy57YsJ4aEfu7RK54zX3kMD2AFqru4j5kl8ucDsgp/s4032/20230726_094011.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrJGx2vVXE5rLTqL_hpBUfqKYb0olsVcAsLbE1PhLlm4cJGQy2AwAe9Fv3Ogc4T2uobCmTPwre9UthnUsyhvHueCPi1gnhdfwdPYCDnawH9HaecpLHQgAxXUEXM19dSwwtp6ga7u1f7qK7ctGkQqpy57YsJ4aEfu7RK54zX3kMD2AFqru4j5kl8ucDsgp/s320/20230726_094011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's nice to have a project that is 'mindless' that I can work on while watching a movie or baseball (if I'm not watching a movie on my laptop! HA). All you do is stitch around a mark!</div><div><br /></div><div>And in my next post, you'll see why I need a mindless project to work on in between knitting! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-23377838382690380762023-07-13T06:00:00.010-04:002023-07-13T06:00:00.141-04:00Quilting Dye Dog #3<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2BewQjyqeHg4FUX6BjTQCinwZo4pX2T--cQMFhIAzHu58OiC_za1pxiZlDGU4lvNzPMZkP89eDno0RHDGEmWfI6F9AHcCm6Wbc9FZvZbQaT21ytcMKvZVrPk3oVaH1dFsJCX_OaYmX04sBBN_HDZPg9OD2mNjB4y7tGbmizB4YOfKEYSKs0T5rhYlmBx/s3305/20230503_144305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3305" data-original-width="2973" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2BewQjyqeHg4FUX6BjTQCinwZo4pX2T--cQMFhIAzHu58OiC_za1pxiZlDGU4lvNzPMZkP89eDno0RHDGEmWfI6F9AHcCm6Wbc9FZvZbQaT21ytcMKvZVrPk3oVaH1dFsJCX_OaYmX04sBBN_HDZPg9OD2mNjB4y7tGbmizB4YOfKEYSKs0T5rhYlmBx/s320/20230503_144305.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This was the finished layout of my dye dog #3</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I started to play around with how to quilt the piece. I taped together some tracing paper and laid on top of the quilt. That gave me some ideas on how to quilt it. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlOeV5mXqW_7nd1KJ6lI7yUczS4nQaKlcOMBEm1yPZfr5b5iAkmbpZfaxeqa8hBoSMUOZ64WnwzqImR3Pf5i_-b0wX42VlCHnJtjCi88o-Efn5NYt2WUWWvSud8g6TM7uwItS4Lg4PiTckPtVALC7X_h-nCF2rLqFcKUoCImYTtoyWCvP-nGSoFI7ZNqh/s4032/20230710_182256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlOeV5mXqW_7nd1KJ6lI7yUczS4nQaKlcOMBEm1yPZfr5b5iAkmbpZfaxeqa8hBoSMUOZ64WnwzqImR3Pf5i_-b0wX42VlCHnJtjCi88o-Efn5NYt2WUWWvSud8g6TM7uwItS4Lg4PiTckPtVALC7X_h-nCF2rLqFcKUoCImYTtoyWCvP-nGSoFI7ZNqh/w480-h640/20230710_182256.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It's rather hard to see, but after I sandwiched and stitched in the ditch, I started to free motion horizonal lines alternating rose and turquoise threads.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The white circles are a disappearing pen that I used to mark out some circles. I'm planning on hand stitching quite a lot on this piece....the color and quilt look a tad rough but it does look good in person! </p><p>I was going to try and show a technique for tying threads from the top...I don't remember which quilting professional showed this but I love it. Hope my pics and explanation make sense. Keeps those knots from showing up on the back of your quilt and are hidden on the front! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikk2a_qZPSGdio1FqsufUUnuSVVizac9B5FCTmqSfdmbDV-uveHDK4oXW5sP_vUaaA-nGGOgXN8u2NUp1fMWwMqfYThJ2aH8ydwq-0IHD6h5KRBJiINxWN1LO6LbjguJDNyTYKia4FQZlC_zA14O-nBNq2VGSZ8D8l8mN5MXF9S0xBiOqYs_6vccxSEYe/s4032/20230710_175206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikk2a_qZPSGdio1FqsufUUnuSVVizac9B5FCTmqSfdmbDV-uveHDK4oXW5sP_vUaaA-nGGOgXN8u2NUp1fMWwMqfYThJ2aH8ydwq-0IHD6h5KRBJiINxWN1LO6LbjguJDNyTYKia4FQZlC_zA14O-nBNq2VGSZ8D8l8mN5MXF9S0xBiOqYs_6vccxSEYe/s320/20230710_175206.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You need to pull your bobbin thread to your quilt top and tie in a surgeon (over/under). Or just make a knot! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIX0eF_0sHMom7GqRXoxSKcuXLv-4ZznptejP18kipLJ5DyemiPonxxfEHJ_BgX32Kmt_0jxCcoJR098eoJS09O3sI88kHVQLRDFZ2OkqqhPgJ1b94OY6HzlQzZTui2tI1B5H1pCY6xElgoZ4CFLwuJEHoRYs7aqYSL4hqG1UvbpJvZNdBclhKg3taq-l/s4032/20230710_175245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIX0eF_0sHMom7GqRXoxSKcuXLv-4ZznptejP18kipLJ5DyemiPonxxfEHJ_BgX32Kmt_0jxCcoJR098eoJS09O3sI88kHVQLRDFZ2OkqqhPgJ1b94OY6HzlQzZTui2tI1B5H1pCY6xElgoZ4CFLwuJEHoRYs7aqYSL4hqG1UvbpJvZNdBclhKg3taq-l/s320/20230710_175245.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Taking any size needle and 1 piece of sewing thread, thread your needle and keep a loop at the bottom. Make sense??<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7SZBDMClg1270lUcKpyirlmT_WsRgmzHWiFV8oOmSKbdawpVPW-saLYbW_bjCc2oFwgC6nDbpWlWZFOlEJmCGBnxdr2KG4IPAzmqqnBDkwlrLMdsvQqqrPHOejUPg-sOy5X2TNLROuzj2sEi6OD5oOcctifWshOtVHTQWKEWRkaoVtrIEdyhzJkj3PPv/s4032/20230710_175320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7SZBDMClg1270lUcKpyirlmT_WsRgmzHWiFV8oOmSKbdawpVPW-saLYbW_bjCc2oFwgC6nDbpWlWZFOlEJmCGBnxdr2KG4IPAzmqqnBDkwlrLMdsvQqqrPHOejUPg-sOy5X2TNLROuzj2sEi6OD5oOcctifWshOtVHTQWKEWRkaoVtrIEdyhzJkj3PPv/s320/20230710_175320.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Put your bobbin and top thread through the loop......<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDX1VCr92SSeWEHbJ6rRlivPdp1EohbM5AeOroCiyeWYAw3-zHdx_G31UsBEyNXTyJkO697ep3Q5ZfS6dsjnie0gt6EYSBYP7oPa3KWpVkZ7RVh3nmWevSrOGLp8C2GdmWc5BV-hTNWR1fcFCHd1RTbM8PibkVl_9dkjyJwpn-EaIUazci-btBKdbCVv-v/s4032/20230710_175340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDX1VCr92SSeWEHbJ6rRlivPdp1EohbM5AeOroCiyeWYAw3-zHdx_G31UsBEyNXTyJkO697ep3Q5ZfS6dsjnie0gt6EYSBYP7oPa3KWpVkZ7RVh3nmWevSrOGLp8C2GdmWc5BV-hTNWR1fcFCHd1RTbM8PibkVl_9dkjyJwpn-EaIUazci-btBKdbCVv-v/s320/20230710_175340.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Now take your needle back into where your top and bobbin threads are and slip through the batting and backing.....and come back up to the top of your quilt.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCA1LJCcaT25FF8p9roCIG2GoKqyabqm7GmqEv1eWh9Sb6wj8b6V-CiTib2cN0sR3I5z3BGi98rgnUb-yt1RQD5vWaX4cxaMYpn_Ra-MlTkISvAwEUqAqMkW2kDm5FVccXDXCe1OHoeU1mUNgnvKoAQM7tuopTp5kZuo9RAEXXCjUvGdXsmzV3oi6QKRRd/s4032/20230710_175413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCA1LJCcaT25FF8p9roCIG2GoKqyabqm7GmqEv1eWh9Sb6wj8b6V-CiTib2cN0sR3I5z3BGi98rgnUb-yt1RQD5vWaX4cxaMYpn_Ra-MlTkISvAwEUqAqMkW2kDm5FVccXDXCe1OHoeU1mUNgnvKoAQM7tuopTp5kZuo9RAEXXCjUvGdXsmzV3oi6QKRRd/s320/20230710_175413.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Now pull your needle through and both top and bobbin threads will appear! By having your quilting threads in the loop, you'll pull the threads easily to the top! All you do is cut the thread....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUDgOZFiJPa-ryZXaBoET0CBrSb7wJTkAgbFMvQ5VC72zbCfOHBVDiiPpLNUr_HtFEv6kLzxwBkJC5gsfL8liaHeXsQB6wuI55w9wMYwgsSiOhSPAUVuimW1CxbQEW5ZvaPhKx8C-zT1OTNEY-twdo3SfRJJKAx5-gR9JO_CkB5942IKwBwq251A3Ve1y/s4032/20230710_175428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUDgOZFiJPa-ryZXaBoET0CBrSb7wJTkAgbFMvQ5VC72zbCfOHBVDiiPpLNUr_HtFEv6kLzxwBkJC5gsfL8liaHeXsQB6wuI55w9wMYwgsSiOhSPAUVuimW1CxbQEW5ZvaPhKx8C-zT1OTNEY-twdo3SfRJJKAx5-gR9JO_CkB5942IKwBwq251A3Ve1y/s320/20230710_175428.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is the back of the quilt and you can't see any knots or threads...a little dog hair or is it my hair! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QZZ0IaxSlMCBO7lOf9pnRwkN_V0Pkpbf1ESBkTSRkeOJG_ifgLRxJiOkzSFp03QbGlprF9DIuJTE4vYsg4U15UZjNXAFAVH-3izNTIAqxwrt10wUX6sIwFDBSehBTBpSA_5kB7ioSzqnYawTpwFKm9U2qarWfSY7agZ-WaPOotZJPKM7IJLSVISoqMyL/s4032/20230710_175435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QZZ0IaxSlMCBO7lOf9pnRwkN_V0Pkpbf1ESBkTSRkeOJG_ifgLRxJiOkzSFp03QbGlprF9DIuJTE4vYsg4U15UZjNXAFAVH-3izNTIAqxwrt10wUX6sIwFDBSehBTBpSA_5kB7ioSzqnYawTpwFKm9U2qarWfSY7agZ-WaPOotZJPKM7IJLSVISoqMyL/s320/20230710_175435.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>And this is the front...same....no bobbin or top threads show! Hope this makes sense and if you have seen this and know who has shown this method, please let me know. Wish I could remember!!!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned...I will take this quilt with me to hand stitch while in Ohio. My daughter is taking her knitting as is my sister. I'm still working on a gauge swatch to determine which size needle I'm using on a new project....next post. Think any of us will get any hand work done with 11 in a household...HA HA HA<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-56258433333754019312023-07-11T05:30:00.008-04:002023-07-11T05:30:00.144-04:00Cuttin Time Again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlzEQckmWuH-Iiioep2cc_qPgzYkZ6r9aukKQLbQGHJF59hc4ziUzGVSaIShysVWZMkke4Nhk3E2qTwe9f6DJJyL6I8a_W_lpe4aB3514O7ZtycHMFsdO7VB_2l2rm_qxPcG8dKZt8uFyhmUf64IjTGk_1jQVkoOiDF8U9YUGHnpfAaSbkGnyX-vBxrLI/s4032/20230704_171930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlzEQckmWuH-Iiioep2cc_qPgzYkZ6r9aukKQLbQGHJF59hc4ziUzGVSaIShysVWZMkke4Nhk3E2qTwe9f6DJJyL6I8a_W_lpe4aB3514O7ZtycHMFsdO7VB_2l2rm_qxPcG8dKZt8uFyhmUf64IjTGk_1jQVkoOiDF8U9YUGHnpfAaSbkGnyX-vBxrLI/s320/20230704_171930.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>For Christmas gifts this past year, I made several 'upcycled zippered totes' from cutting up some of my quilts. This past week I decided to make another six totes ,so I started cutting up quilts!<div><br /></div><div>These are the pieces cut into rectangles ready to find lining and facing fabrics. Another good use of clearing out fabric, right!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHLWkS-JBMUZMdlMWPS3iLMvHJxmX2nVgGgRD59QwuUjw4GvgOLpZMlzYuWN-wuOUwUJM9aokNoqe4D0nrBfaqJGAm8GbonFnhZIYZ8H-w3Rr-wP2hS7vDHxQWPo7LkNnRfe_j8Cie8uonCKt886Oxara24kk0wrWFCi5UoWqLu53m8IMCYCo6Psb9o49/s4032/20230707_183447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHLWkS-JBMUZMdlMWPS3iLMvHJxmX2nVgGgRD59QwuUjw4GvgOLpZMlzYuWN-wuOUwUJM9aokNoqe4D0nrBfaqJGAm8GbonFnhZIYZ8H-w3Rr-wP2hS7vDHxQWPo7LkNnRfe_j8Cie8uonCKt886Oxara24kk0wrWFCi5UoWqLu53m8IMCYCo6Psb9o49/s320/20230707_183447.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was trying to get a production line going but changing threads caused me a little extra work but it all worked out in the end. I finished all six by Saturday last weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div> I'm headed to Ohio this coming Thursday, along with my daughter, to meet up with my sister and three of her daughters and her grandson/his wife/and their son! Yep, there will be 11 (10 adults) of us in the grandson's home! Plus 3 dogs (no, I' not taking mine...sniff, sniff). God Bless Mitchell and Tiffany for having us all stay over! Anyway, I thought the little totes would be a nice gift for all the women!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarWoQPUFy59odfb_gYvoeOMJgjDVrPnMNAjsdQzvvlNhtIeqZK7Vwz1Li7WKUJJJlxsmg7FDQgldlywnKKCuauUYmo8AezTqMptQW581LuPpskEmG3by6sfTJE0phTcWcnKGVdDsjY-AITZPPlR-AU0b7MHC1pDChsmdsRcNjcHoBh9eSy9_eVuiCwzum/s4032/20230708_172816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarWoQPUFy59odfb_gYvoeOMJgjDVrPnMNAjsdQzvvlNhtIeqZK7Vwz1Li7WKUJJJlxsmg7FDQgldlywnKKCuauUYmo8AezTqMptQW581LuPpskEmG3by6sfTJE0phTcWcnKGVdDsjY-AITZPPlR-AU0b7MHC1pDChsmdsRcNjcHoBh9eSy9_eVuiCwzum/w300-h400/20230708_172816.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was a large stitched shibori quilt I made in 2013. I do have some of the quilt left to make another bag or two from! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DbTs8z5iegwnCNf86QH41nWDOJwP8GLOhumLd8SwGSrXOYp7swKvW7UBr85eOHW3Pr1eBClNQCXYmNVzIhRxSY8ytD1bGUHAc1LQ5Dy8loL148B3i1o43U9fioiGNpBqFI0MnHpjoUOBDxoKwiTv2RiPCp80a_amkIhuAqBCwVMkl3N0K1bFaAMIlrd9/s1600/out%20of%20asia%202013%20008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DbTs8z5iegwnCNf86QH41nWDOJwP8GLOhumLd8SwGSrXOYp7swKvW7UBr85eOHW3Pr1eBClNQCXYmNVzIhRxSY8ytD1bGUHAc1LQ5Dy8loL148B3i1o43U9fioiGNpBqFI0MnHpjoUOBDxoKwiTv2RiPCp80a_amkIhuAqBCwVMkl3N0K1bFaAMIlrd9/w300-h400/out%20of%20asia%202013%20008.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lot of hand stitching on this one!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobTt3V4v44aUWphCpOVK4uMX4ddpJWgYR64qwGU2RksXEroLgj7Ht5JOPowem3Qvzbfn23rYEj0LtzSSx3w6DHVC4LOZMqhDjr4jeixz40Qw4LLBw7p7190nalbdvR6eJUjo62hgFBLlEepLZUhZ9Wov2zOLCb5MS3HJw71qL7QiI2C0okFyKQW4DUOLO/s4032/20230708_172825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobTt3V4v44aUWphCpOVK4uMX4ddpJWgYR64qwGU2RksXEroLgj7Ht5JOPowem3Qvzbfn23rYEj0LtzSSx3w6DHVC4LOZMqhDjr4jeixz40Qw4LLBw7p7190nalbdvR6eJUjo62hgFBLlEepLZUhZ9Wov2zOLCb5MS3HJw71qL7QiI2C0okFyKQW4DUOLO/s320/20230708_172825.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This was from the practice free motion quilting I was playing with a few weeks ago! there was quite a bit of stitching so what else to do but make a bag from it!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa58akmg5kykcVNU8uJHmqx8Elt4jETCIwC6UoqHbtMSK8wkcECgKoG5CT9735pZse-9Xr8WIuv3kDYS9feHfGKwN2GOf9grLbevdPAkmQ2dD6WY_BT6xX1pcIcUpSqXWGEbDuGS65BxP586reedCACPrCDa57DK7Wr4HizLJfOVjZ_Ms1JYTOX0qRZyD/s4032/20230708_172835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa58akmg5kykcVNU8uJHmqx8Elt4jETCIwC6UoqHbtMSK8wkcECgKoG5CT9735pZse-9Xr8WIuv3kDYS9feHfGKwN2GOf9grLbevdPAkmQ2dD6WY_BT6xX1pcIcUpSqXWGEbDuGS65BxP586reedCACPrCDa57DK7Wr4HizLJfOVjZ_Ms1JYTOX0qRZyD/s320/20230708_172835.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This was another small quilted piece that I had hand stamped and free motion quilted. It was the perfect size (8.5"x 6.5")!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbnKb6l_Lj6NwdDZjv3hDewnyk8iEbaAA3tIY5sBmJrnC3VsNGA4xnR03xyg8t_6lRqb1DHk3uFyNuycXA_kA_ze6YsbrtW0QEWq0HvWV4bJJkJpfE9QTV-16gc5yoNNWHkHR9LryKG8X8qX7kKrScYBUK_LE25JLSRmRfltE8AeujWhCpgBeeLTqt1Xs/s4032/20230708_172843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbnKb6l_Lj6NwdDZjv3hDewnyk8iEbaAA3tIY5sBmJrnC3VsNGA4xnR03xyg8t_6lRqb1DHk3uFyNuycXA_kA_ze6YsbrtW0QEWq0HvWV4bJJkJpfE9QTV-16gc5yoNNWHkHR9LryKG8X8qX7kKrScYBUK_LE25JLSRmRfltE8AeujWhCpgBeeLTqt1Xs/s320/20230708_172843.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The back of the quilted tote above has this orange quilted piece! This was from another large quilt I made years and years ago. <div><br /></div><div>I just thought the orange looked really good with the colored leaves on the front!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicENN4t9f6XbmS9gRH3ixLoK7jDGXuNBFmHdXJzlB09-dOuK8d5sB7nFj14SKBsgVACDoyb_gt9bG44uT0VhRoRD4E0yZ-Njl01pAGCdfI_3VR29r-OOe6_wIuMkVgRWSu54CaH3h2EO-voSk_aFf6SaJKm4q9cPyJ0H0iX89i6Jc4NlQtaWd2Ye4Twubq/s4032/20230708_172858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicENN4t9f6XbmS9gRH3ixLoK7jDGXuNBFmHdXJzlB09-dOuK8d5sB7nFj14SKBsgVACDoyb_gt9bG44uT0VhRoRD4E0yZ-Njl01pAGCdfI_3VR29r-OOe6_wIuMkVgRWSu54CaH3h2EO-voSk_aFf6SaJKm4q9cPyJ0H0iX89i6Jc4NlQtaWd2Ye4Twubq/w400-h300/20230708_172858.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>These three were all made with the same quilt cut up! I did all the hand stitching on this patchwork quilt and I think looks nice in a tote!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK9B3aRXZzkhzimIUB2ignfCeAg-yNzfKdd9Pxz025meHm7UMvf_KYDJlOLGuYIxIrG5VdGRX7xJRaBqDROwg7tz8L8fIxS2Dthz9yaATxl5idYcvVzAPF6VtNjYk4UhXv7zitvDozsPONOgyoFK2ZMOmpLR15di9R2hDBgEsMylbxNUPRh-opWNnbrpF/s4032/20210815_175354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK9B3aRXZzkhzimIUB2ignfCeAg-yNzfKdd9Pxz025meHm7UMvf_KYDJlOLGuYIxIrG5VdGRX7xJRaBqDROwg7tz8L8fIxS2Dthz9yaATxl5idYcvVzAPF6VtNjYk4UhXv7zitvDozsPONOgyoFK2ZMOmpLR15di9R2hDBgEsMylbxNUPRh-opWNnbrpF/w400-h300/20210815_175354.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click to see stitching</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>This was the finished quilt with all my hand stitching...this was in 2021. I was going to make a pillow but that never happened so....a good one to cut up too! HA<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vG9VvA1lBLrXV81HZeOOz84r1jZ9X5uN4HVy4cIIoxxtd9PQqSR_d1McxuoHM00onKanxgps-2lovCGM0YzjqUmrS1M9I017qvqc0Qh-NS4l4AFxn9YCIco_Vkbz1CNTtcvE-su9f3NlQpxIWszSuDokjk_mI99kJHH8N-aGuY2BVpksMprslXxT-Jsi/s4032/20230708_172808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vG9VvA1lBLrXV81HZeOOz84r1jZ9X5uN4HVy4cIIoxxtd9PQqSR_d1McxuoHM00onKanxgps-2lovCGM0YzjqUmrS1M9I017qvqc0Qh-NS4l4AFxn9YCIco_Vkbz1CNTtcvE-su9f3NlQpxIWszSuDokjk_mI99kJHH8N-aGuY2BVpksMprslXxT-Jsi/w300-h400/20230708_172808.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So the little totes (finished size is around 8" x 6") are all ready to put in a bag for the family woman to take one! I made six thinking I would have one leftover so everyone would at least get a choice...turns out one of my nieces is also arriving on Friday from Florida! Whew! So now they'll just have to grab! HA<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-11970612196391181232023-07-05T05:30:00.000-04:002023-07-05T05:30:00.139-04:00Playtime with Free Motion Quilting<p> Started to play with some free motion quilting. I have two books from <a href="https://www.karleeporter.com/" target="_blank">Karlee Porter - Graffiti Quilter</a>. I love her cool designs. She has some amazing long arm computer designs that are fantastic! Makes me want a computerized long arm but that will never happen! HA</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eOe0RXT7YrE3dqH8kMN5-iIbPE_zH8-VAbadNFKmNl2cXNtsyshspKcffoiJ28usCbW-dT4BzLOer5vtPgZNI7MM47XJXQOXe34ijc0spDwHy0CpdfMP7rPnZkHzXoTxwi68gcAMUvcfaYDJ4y8Q0PNuclWwm_yBHAgpUx5GTUnulA8-dO4xfisSnGAl/s4032/20230627_120402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eOe0RXT7YrE3dqH8kMN5-iIbPE_zH8-VAbadNFKmNl2cXNtsyshspKcffoiJ28usCbW-dT4BzLOer5vtPgZNI7MM47XJXQOXe34ijc0spDwHy0CpdfMP7rPnZkHzXoTxwi68gcAMUvcfaYDJ4y8Q0PNuclWwm_yBHAgpUx5GTUnulA8-dO4xfisSnGAl/s320/20230627_120402.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>So I started to play with some of her designs on some scrap pieces.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght1eFwIxQpgKUl6tBJm1-_Ffu83LOGbPjk-DT2VuasFt7QsB7SIOkhQGbzJMA1Oj-N-42otGTuZecE54yI-NClme1DhRRDGrkThrn-4lDbruOcqUAhakGoC0ICJsCTrvfnqSOwHjoCayS_C1L-clomYfsG-9zlD-IPBh8S85TPWCUpw08JNVd7p_Fz1Ce/s4032/20230627_120416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght1eFwIxQpgKUl6tBJm1-_Ffu83LOGbPjk-DT2VuasFt7QsB7SIOkhQGbzJMA1Oj-N-42otGTuZecE54yI-NClme1DhRRDGrkThrn-4lDbruOcqUAhakGoC0ICJsCTrvfnqSOwHjoCayS_C1L-clomYfsG-9zlD-IPBh8S85TPWCUpw08JNVd7p_Fz1Ce/s320/20230627_120416.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Back of piece<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LtK-NchSTrDoJqrIvtyVHVtmqsMVnU47QOMizPE6Fd7nlPtORHDJtXL0riQrwkoeu6A2ObVenvBMPA-xk4BGmj3sZLgP7Ar4WbgEfajYMC5JCURDto4JauV66vt_ipkQdJ4H-gjon8DfCTJozjIjcErekNlOXuBex7fOD4wDKxIikZPXU2yR1sabiODM/s4032/20230627_122425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LtK-NchSTrDoJqrIvtyVHVtmqsMVnU47QOMizPE6Fd7nlPtORHDJtXL0riQrwkoeu6A2ObVenvBMPA-xk4BGmj3sZLgP7Ar4WbgEfajYMC5JCURDto4JauV66vt_ipkQdJ4H-gjon8DfCTJozjIjcErekNlOXuBex7fOD4wDKxIikZPXU2yR1sabiODM/s320/20230627_122425.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Always fun to play with free motion....BUT the more I think about it, I'm thinking of doing straight lines on the dye dog #3 quilt...still not sure but leaning that way....horizonal and vertical lines throughout...guess we'll see! Until then, I'll keep playing with some of Karlee's designs! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu7ANoDWX7Pmb0hReAty_AHKV1OPwDW3TJ7h_Jdh4EmX93RR3b6gklUHsd5TSjzomLa2bWiBCLvezW3kOIJCfLmLw9KlYLyBHotQ0I5PtVk_eaG60Y7C4rQZwE0J3yJ5J6dQliZj0DE9CYapeNJTbNl-i4x8jGVtdV-sQl6ZZQIicOOhhqPMLMOUfaFTf/s500/karlee%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu7ANoDWX7Pmb0hReAty_AHKV1OPwDW3TJ7h_Jdh4EmX93RR3b6gklUHsd5TSjzomLa2bWiBCLvezW3kOIJCfLmLw9KlYLyBHotQ0I5PtVk_eaG60Y7C4rQZwE0J3yJ5J6dQliZj0DE9CYapeNJTbNl-i4x8jGVtdV-sQl6ZZQIicOOhhqPMLMOUfaFTf/s320/karlee%201.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I know our library/MEL system had one of her books...check your library or order. I'd get her 2nd book if you don't have any of her books. Gives some good insight on 'how to'.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FIzo3F0vfZnkvTcVjI9rsVKHEE_0g0iRfkp5OPpoYXOaIctU2Y-nDTE-7Xpk5h6R-nnYyuY9z8OoyTaeDDtJmLkAqmumF0zvwIrCHMxXYRDRcjSzBSWwWUUczpIJSOY-eIkW3zp9ZJikx0dSKcE4083NUKnZHFrF-RtucnamD5ioaJOJagcdbLgYWsI8/s277/Karlee%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="215" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FIzo3F0vfZnkvTcVjI9rsVKHEE_0g0iRfkp5OPpoYXOaIctU2Y-nDTE-7Xpk5h6R-nnYyuY9z8OoyTaeDDtJmLkAqmumF0zvwIrCHMxXYRDRcjSzBSWwWUUczpIJSOY-eIkW3zp9ZJikx0dSKcE4083NUKnZHFrF-RtucnamD5ioaJOJagcdbLgYWsI8/s1600/Karlee%202.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-71084139547497177312023-07-01T05:30:00.000-04:002023-07-01T05:30:00.142-04:00What a way to make a living! Yikes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K0aWUwPkwoU9HD-lijSS9LpfOoW_QYJaxQkF0fpPsXlswsrHUYKXp9tm3waS0WhiNK_tT_Kd9OxmNnA-TW3GUjweZFu4BI32PpdQwCnh6nKaT-tESKAB2mxfWeLT_OvP0sspPqxMi1q9Y5ZXIbT8S4OZKfvuRCWdE5cmvdNSQ_mK6V50VTZjs7sQyWBB/s2115/20230629_091841%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2115" data-original-width="1829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8K0aWUwPkwoU9HD-lijSS9LpfOoW_QYJaxQkF0fpPsXlswsrHUYKXp9tm3waS0WhiNK_tT_Kd9OxmNnA-TW3GUjweZFu4BI32PpdQwCnh6nKaT-tESKAB2mxfWeLT_OvP0sspPqxMi1q9Y5ZXIbT8S4OZKfvuRCWdE5cmvdNSQ_mK6V50VTZjs7sQyWBB/s320/20230629_091841%20(2).jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>On Thursday this past week, we had a tree service come out to cut down a very large tree due to it dying. I took the dogs for a car ride while Bob stayed home to watch! He took several video's but he said they were so fast he had a hard time keeping up with them! Check it out!</p><p><br /></p><p>This worker climbs the tree to use a power saw to cut the branches!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpl_9uo0NOUUYZ7nrlqxyXnnu75n96gcpBgvpTA801xoumXBxLULV4xuMS5MuBxehGBqMeStNNT4TQnzaLffOLBbIdEoreZjiyCQk_tocsxVVAkCiQGMH9XeHh2LJ0ehUgb7oEpu7GBrca9nXi5D_J-xmqI_8d656AxaJYbfoHok65YLrsol-xv7V5hjg1/s4032/20230629_091841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpl_9uo0NOUUYZ7nrlqxyXnnu75n96gcpBgvpTA801xoumXBxLULV4xuMS5MuBxehGBqMeStNNT4TQnzaLffOLBbIdEoreZjiyCQk_tocsxVVAkCiQGMH9XeHh2LJ0ehUgb7oEpu7GBrca9nXi5D_J-xmqI_8d656AxaJYbfoHok65YLrsol-xv7V5hjg1/w189-h400/20230629_091841.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is the tree from our deck. We have lots of woods area behind us but they are on private property - where the deer live! HA along with other wildlife!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfB6qgDXtTsvlP7X9NZGl5qzL2ACLPiRwc9m4U4hu1pjNXlmQZ8AOCsYoMqWdd89unm0O8NzvCozd5kaSKZS7Jo70qe-TLsVeEIEFdKxSDcRy7V2RXJ-rZhnB1gfl9bDDChge1M7p7tcyHn40PFmp2nDvcCOMBTuT1Ph3XIpQCN2eQWbYksBl8_v9lNVX/s4032/20230629_091907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfB6qgDXtTsvlP7X9NZGl5qzL2ACLPiRwc9m4U4hu1pjNXlmQZ8AOCsYoMqWdd89unm0O8NzvCozd5kaSKZS7Jo70qe-TLsVeEIEFdKxSDcRy7V2RXJ-rZhnB1gfl9bDDChge1M7p7tcyHn40PFmp2nDvcCOMBTuT1Ph3XIpQCN2eQWbYksBl8_v9lNVX/w189-h400/20230629_091907.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bob said they came in so quick and the fellow climbed up the tree and started to cut limbs!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJzT0plYh41lM6Un13Iz-_02Txvi-0017p9KiMR1YnZ6SL4EPhEwqz9hvpiKfUEPosXuae81uog04xW9mITcd2aZxdgP3ccHHSbkSLX7MOfkQNDhfjnu3XaN0pr6oQtC5jrTM2qMP4hcqEb6DxelO20ItkhSMvZBm50urgcxvP_e5A-jG_YSMLzAmWKRd/s4032/20230629_092013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1908" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJzT0plYh41lM6Un13Iz-_02Txvi-0017p9KiMR1YnZ6SL4EPhEwqz9hvpiKfUEPosXuae81uog04xW9mITcd2aZxdgP3ccHHSbkSLX7MOfkQNDhfjnu3XaN0pr6oQtC5jrTM2qMP4hcqEb6DxelO20ItkhSMvZBm50urgcxvP_e5A-jG_YSMLzAmWKRd/w302-h640/20230629_092013.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ground crews pick up the large limbs as fast as they are cut off. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKK3GRNwJvbF2hm7YdTay6y_amqjVJbGaGHnRQ0peiqj-KQUmQ7rD0yoBgQurVz5IQNwJGrc-y4-qGU8nzjgwoajfDIwDgpvS7oWYDPprP6h7hzuvHxCoAXfcHjWZusvhZy8Q_7620fudqhl5AMxfFcktBjKQGxTZP9sScRqcJkjO0zYPuZ0Tey5dITz6f/s1791/20230629_092113%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="1429" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKK3GRNwJvbF2hm7YdTay6y_amqjVJbGaGHnRQ0peiqj-KQUmQ7rD0yoBgQurVz5IQNwJGrc-y4-qGU8nzjgwoajfDIwDgpvS7oWYDPprP6h7hzuvHxCoAXfcHjWZusvhZy8Q_7620fudqhl5AMxfFcktBjKQGxTZP9sScRqcJkjO0zYPuZ0Tey5dITz6f/s320/20230629_092113%20(2).jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sawing away!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLQpxwxCOckAUhQTjmALEBThQTLFMvczIdAvOfS7IML0bbnhymicnpqni3O6zpj4R4q58GiAvrc1onTDoRdABmMcmT3jvsobC-grp5Snh7YXw-visL-V-HkavXFLqmrIf7Wu6_Yoxm9NrK0h71s2INRs6D0wNsuxtWskNWkRW0mF7O5rTsJ9koi4fx_ge/s4032/20230629_092113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLQpxwxCOckAUhQTjmALEBThQTLFMvczIdAvOfS7IML0bbnhymicnpqni3O6zpj4R4q58GiAvrc1onTDoRdABmMcmT3jvsobC-grp5Snh7YXw-visL-V-HkavXFLqmrIf7Wu6_Yoxm9NrK0h71s2INRs6D0wNsuxtWskNWkRW0mF7O5rTsJ9koi4fx_ge/w400-h189/20230629_092113.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the largest branch they carefully dropped!<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ICOL3yC0Ldh7n8FbDpwtvBtb70UhT-zPM_b1BgghDMoBqFANt6YbELQxUuki1YGdytTUluWCEF4YpoQ7fEFQ3XqgXIX64hym_aT-YyYgkaTRbJPfOQZ4Fp4GTACR_x9heR-ngMfX8dGNHN57AW5m847koPZ4c_oZomPKBEgWQhJ_88ZZpjiE__Xj9rzS/s4032/20230629_092119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ICOL3yC0Ldh7n8FbDpwtvBtb70UhT-zPM_b1BgghDMoBqFANt6YbELQxUuki1YGdytTUluWCEF4YpoQ7fEFQ3XqgXIX64hym_aT-YyYgkaTRbJPfOQZ4Fp4GTACR_x9heR-ngMfX8dGNHN57AW5m847koPZ4c_oZomPKBEgWQhJ_88ZZpjiE__Xj9rzS/w640-h302/20230629_092119.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard to see the ropes but safety first!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQC003XDz_jHKaoIDAGxBxt1doWhk03glI-PRRkn56URQYj-yr9sA7OjhNrRGfCiwdY-I7G6upfevmbFtBgSR5IeeYt2IvEtAK0awKddtb32SS_QT_FQ0pEbWgYLHBzwoew9VPO9Mx1aOptKsPRy3xGkF0ST5BLUJDfZYCSpVdwVoymKUHsv2GbHpxM1H/s4032/20230629_092135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQC003XDz_jHKaoIDAGxBxt1doWhk03glI-PRRkn56URQYj-yr9sA7OjhNrRGfCiwdY-I7G6upfevmbFtBgSR5IeeYt2IvEtAK0awKddtb32SS_QT_FQ0pEbWgYLHBzwoew9VPO9Mx1aOptKsPRy3xGkF0ST5BLUJDfZYCSpVdwVoymKUHsv2GbHpxM1H/w640-h302/20230629_092135.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>From here, they drag the limbs up to a chopper they have on site! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMIBYbZMO2OMo4-9gf8tQuBOs-Olju2ZnRlS1dDSqqM1OkTlxVlxnEWGg3cgCyS9JALazzFWvT8mKn6JWc7ElG6QSHEelt4RbQ72-2DH8LVOhc-uRzwjp6VOp8INSB0SLr5AMAc8RA3AgToqtNwZTWiU5J8rUxfrtCPr5zajpKDSt9oa-x7i8_GSPyQuw/s4032/20230629_093208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMIBYbZMO2OMo4-9gf8tQuBOs-Olju2ZnRlS1dDSqqM1OkTlxVlxnEWGg3cgCyS9JALazzFWvT8mKn6JWc7ElG6QSHEelt4RbQ72-2DH8LVOhc-uRzwjp6VOp8INSB0SLr5AMAc8RA3AgToqtNwZTWiU5J8rUxfrtCPr5zajpKDSt9oa-x7i8_GSPyQuw/w640-h302/20230629_093208.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cleanup was amazing! You couldn't tell other than the stump that they were working in the yard today!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjSOYX1cileX7Dv6ivopEKlvVVyQWu1hL4oQipQl4TLrnH7EPz2D02PhQYU2F8omFMGMGO45JjHEcka0VhPHV7BgPUtDLDZNZsWYd1bFajsOu_29jtqC8ReXUbXaaom2bPIbWqeqEwT1I6mXmcJt6hNJEeUuB6WBgo_RLUY4wb0kBU6Fpn_lHyndgCCSN/s4032/20230629_093748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjSOYX1cileX7Dv6ivopEKlvVVyQWu1hL4oQipQl4TLrnH7EPz2D02PhQYU2F8omFMGMGO45JjHEcka0VhPHV7BgPUtDLDZNZsWYd1bFajsOu_29jtqC8ReXUbXaaom2bPIbWqeqEwT1I6mXmcJt6hNJEeUuB6WBgo_RLUY4wb0kBU6Fpn_lHyndgCCSN/w640-h302/20230629_093748.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poor Tree! We feel bad as Bob took this tree as a wee one from his daughter's yard! That was over 25 years ago. This video is one Bob took of the crew in action! We would highly recommend <a href="https://gibbstreeservices.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick" target="_blank">Gibb's Tree Service </a>if you're in this area! Bob is super pleased and thank goodness for that! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxc2932xTppVQTXujFj2On7QBGSur9r_ZebhSpV88KOPSkr1IPWs_DpZMwg1AWUYhkfIoBcsh0mY0Rrp1Nn1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-86086225044269393402023-06-29T05:30:00.001-04:002023-06-29T05:30:00.133-04:003rd Dye Dog Progress<p> Well, I've finally finished the layout for the 3rd dye dog! This piece consists of fabric by Kay Sorensen, <a href="http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilts + Color</a>. I finished our 2nd Dye Dog a few months ago. You can see that finished piece <a href="https://robbiespawprints.blogspot.com/2023/04/dye-dog-2-finished.html" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCqhru4fZtBZNWMKCcI_85eLS91VQJq68QKD5CsQ3CUp3gz8CRIWAPw7omTdAUMCHAV8dl4uSGvcIXDj-RfTPYE3TTCvG5if6AxyaKldb329Sf4cv4sm38IJkvjBeWSbJVkSCmLp9b2W1zdrOD_8XnBNXkM72MOgDs_8azp_PfFVUjUwsaEBH2No3WrzW/s4032/20230626_145321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCqhru4fZtBZNWMKCcI_85eLS91VQJq68QKD5CsQ3CUp3gz8CRIWAPw7omTdAUMCHAV8dl4uSGvcIXDj-RfTPYE3TTCvG5if6AxyaKldb329Sf4cv4sm38IJkvjBeWSbJVkSCmLp9b2W1zdrOD_8XnBNXkM72MOgDs_8azp_PfFVUjUwsaEBH2No3WrzW/w300-h400/20230626_145321.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Not sure which direction it will end up but it's all sewn together and I started to stich each section to hold in place. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdisU1SocyZV4zD98gXlxi3PoY9091KgxkNCJIsp52NoEskntnMIx02Jl_q7dWytNdiqdeV30atx01UeZs_0KZxdtkUkSlGLI0P-qVhmGd_cdmPT_uJ-ed8F1v610j-pMZfGFNxXNdDH4KOrf0ldwByzwRSq-55JO0oYk1gOL7ONp0Ji1gdmAgs0M2rMKB/s4032/20230626_111434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdisU1SocyZV4zD98gXlxi3PoY9091KgxkNCJIsp52NoEskntnMIx02Jl_q7dWytNdiqdeV30atx01UeZs_0KZxdtkUkSlGLI0P-qVhmGd_cdmPT_uJ-ed8F1v610j-pMZfGFNxXNdDH4KOrf0ldwByzwRSq-55JO0oYk1gOL7ONp0Ji1gdmAgs0M2rMKB/w300-h400/20230626_111434.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Haven't decided if I'll hand stitch or free motion quilting. I have been playing with some free motion work lately. Just not sure which I end up doing<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYORAtSzrGAW-sjr2ExIqNq50w3kf_2A8dihp6yjDRLdPEOzTtjjr52g3a6g0AwCkUwzrPsckaMdokw3EBVPyaMGBERElMfPVezx1e-IWh_Nojmo8hRmauRZurdoBgxmF3_ihRr6D8tceSBpPA9i_BQl2CaxC1Lr-96wAPIA1XWghSAqiCivIMzTEUktGw/s4032/20230626_145328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYORAtSzrGAW-sjr2ExIqNq50w3kf_2A8dihp6yjDRLdPEOzTtjjr52g3a6g0AwCkUwzrPsckaMdokw3EBVPyaMGBERElMfPVezx1e-IWh_Nojmo8hRmauRZurdoBgxmF3_ihRr6D8tceSBpPA9i_BQl2CaxC1Lr-96wAPIA1XWghSAqiCivIMzTEUktGw/s320/20230626_145328.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I do like the colors in Kay's hand dyed fabrics and I was lucky to still have some shibori fabric, in pink, from another exchange I did years ago with our fiber group. Colors just all went together!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_7OTbUfdtG7ykzG2oJQVQ6BHtr0YI4rlvbE6qwjo3thtC5YJaFw7MqifCwn6T9bFNWaGZUGgN8wjpyQxbzmLf35qA3mqrcMvh_lZ5uiHSlsFnoWsKSV7aSgwNMBXcdsoLdbcJBJyKehWht2B0WSmcOyHuiTH4RL092-eIKtVoqAtB_RRdO59X2jCEIGh/s4032/20230626_151607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_7OTbUfdtG7ykzG2oJQVQ6BHtr0YI4rlvbE6qwjo3thtC5YJaFw7MqifCwn6T9bFNWaGZUGgN8wjpyQxbzmLf35qA3mqrcMvh_lZ5uiHSlsFnoWsKSV7aSgwNMBXcdsoLdbcJBJyKehWht2B0WSmcOyHuiTH4RL092-eIKtVoqAtB_RRdO59X2jCEIGh/s320/20230626_151607.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>In case I do hand stitch, I like to stitch in the ditch to keep the piece stable. Embroidery/hand stitching can cause some ripples so this just helps keep it all together!<div><br /></div><div>Now to get back to free motion quilting. It does take a bit to get back into the swing of free motion work. Fingers crossed I haven't forgot how to do it! <br /><p><br /></p></div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-31049494455823183342023-06-27T17:37:00.000-04:002023-06-27T17:37:02.744-04:00What's new?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_S2uRF7_3CbFM0e5gLjf9p4-B6JcpAxLAY2uiRfeTsNcbeLDb-OPr5MvOyH2bDWgxlwvUYzEvNkJVMPkgfjiursXcF5M3UAALnLiNHcaORbCat9RMPhN8IAD53jl7arH_PzFXkMtS1ykMqrUa5CFJJ4nlr-cu7TdHXfuUFaPDuKL77yuZBJOFgwtvO7Fd/s1440/facebook_1687650268453_7078518271575323104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_S2uRF7_3CbFM0e5gLjf9p4-B6JcpAxLAY2uiRfeTsNcbeLDb-OPr5MvOyH2bDWgxlwvUYzEvNkJVMPkgfjiursXcF5M3UAALnLiNHcaORbCat9RMPhN8IAD53jl7arH_PzFXkMtS1ykMqrUa5CFJJ4nlr-cu7TdHXfuUFaPDuKL77yuZBJOFgwtvO7Fd/s320/facebook_1687650268453_7078518271575323104.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>First up, the latest news on our great grand baby, Declan! As of late this afternoon, they did remove the breathing tube from his surgery yesterday to repair his heart issues with a balloon, which worked great, but then they identified another area of restriction of a smaller area where they placed a stent. Lots going on for a 3 day old baby!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQDIdXCN3ux8Bbb2IHbmEc8BoGygFfmGTWJiW0tsGAJF0wO17wILXDyMUd1pb82I-bigxWy4LEvICoyu4z65yzNmTabqmrtEZlmO4EnMZPZ6Q8E6w7ZJuvkpZqG7KjcrmWEeg8WjFIhvG4T0X2tosFd5iGcKBVV5a-e9mnnGs2n3G6tYS8ia2s1uPRVxo/s1440/facebook_1687650292825_7078518373797551330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQDIdXCN3ux8Bbb2IHbmEc8BoGygFfmGTWJiW0tsGAJF0wO17wILXDyMUd1pb82I-bigxWy4LEvICoyu4z65yzNmTabqmrtEZlmO4EnMZPZ6Q8E6w7ZJuvkpZqG7KjcrmWEeg8WjFIhvG4T0X2tosFd5iGcKBVV5a-e9mnnGs2n3G6tYS8ia2s1uPRVxo/s320/facebook_1687650292825_7078518373797551330.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mom and dad are frazzled for sure but they are hanging in there. Children's Hospital in Cincinnati has been awesome. They are all in good hands!<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCNnW9s75hhZPxzhwNTqzf9oyjx7fcNt7jSpe54LVrkKBniMCKzrEUbDemBNnzOUg1HjlCq8bPQmLoyV-RC1lUM9VAxBnSOnMj5Roq-ByoWnzBO5vukknWXbOIV9iA3iOYZXcqgMwg2Fk3wOrOkka5h_DsIHVonq_MWlAzwrG21R8U2t06jJyyT9qVZn_/s1440/facebook_1687901247983_7079570956024232414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCNnW9s75hhZPxzhwNTqzf9oyjx7fcNt7jSpe54LVrkKBniMCKzrEUbDemBNnzOUg1HjlCq8bPQmLoyV-RC1lUM9VAxBnSOnMj5Roq-ByoWnzBO5vukknWXbOIV9iA3iOYZXcqgMwg2Fk3wOrOkka5h_DsIHVonq_MWlAzwrG21R8U2t06jJyyT9qVZn_/s320/facebook_1687901247983_7079570956024232414.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>He weighed in at 7lb 3 oz. But I'm sure he's lost quite a bit of weight since last Friday! So hard to see a baby go through this but good that he won't remember any of it!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My wrist is doing great...some residual twinges in my left palm and wrist but I just wear a compression wrap and it feels better. Until I hit it or try to lift a dog! HA Easy procedure and looking forward to having the right hand done in October! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LfsfVAjsbeVRT6CHlVVOWT4e62DT_joWrSDUCdFqHCQdbkXARE2wv1oGi1j9fMIBEWmO2YfQve_8MbTFPDCUs0PKED0I1lwZ-kpus9AQnOxYPWXvKhFp3bVviNHmqPNMfogrqfQHxhASAQvMy4iHepuTbVUiVuH-ZLGM6GScckuYh1MfIRCUF3YVvGqq/s3012/20230618_192506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="3012" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LfsfVAjsbeVRT6CHlVVOWT4e62DT_joWrSDUCdFqHCQdbkXARE2wv1oGi1j9fMIBEWmO2YfQve_8MbTFPDCUs0PKED0I1lwZ-kpus9AQnOxYPWXvKhFp3bVviNHmqPNMfogrqfQHxhASAQvMy4iHepuTbVUiVuH-ZLGM6GScckuYh1MfIRCUF3YVvGqq/s320/20230618_192506.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We keep seeing a cardinal at the Oriole jelly feeder! I know folks won't believe me but I'll get a video one of these days. He's there in the a.m. and while we have dinner. I just forget to have my phone/camera handy to get a good picture! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdSRT6bRMYKV6kQWqa_SFgrLfdcxSH3L0hIZORBT9KlcyvXA7JUAbwaeFd6-L7ooypRaEG8JNTG1L90Wwl04QDbjNCMLlkqhqSiHbhe7bXksmgkYUvpZVp5JPRVkxGH_88lvzYCK2W-waAFi_K9LEKdkRv6YqWd9RAO9PwnWIX1_3KYj1wl0BCd6mxsaN/s2981/20230618_192407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="2981" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdSRT6bRMYKV6kQWqa_SFgrLfdcxSH3L0hIZORBT9KlcyvXA7JUAbwaeFd6-L7ooypRaEG8JNTG1L90Wwl04QDbjNCMLlkqhqSiHbhe7bXksmgkYUvpZVp5JPRVkxGH_88lvzYCK2W-waAFi_K9LEKdkRv6YqWd9RAO9PwnWIX1_3KYj1wl0BCd6mxsaN/s320/20230618_192407.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I keep trying to get a picture of his beak in the jelly! No luck yet!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliYokJ7IAPAXS01Z1booHXSR0z7lZvZN_qboyrXTxTU37DjAMI8X8skEikgDQxwBxz5TbdQpmh5xaanAq4DO1eKLMGKTgwVuyclDP0e-z_msBrIyTBT149xWg25R24qj0MzkXLAS5QP4Mvw5VcTQ6VfVLR24nCC2M8gm7Mgk4lc30meKGGL4134MTLZRW/s2075/20230627_091751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="2075" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliYokJ7IAPAXS01Z1booHXSR0z7lZvZN_qboyrXTxTU37DjAMI8X8skEikgDQxwBxz5TbdQpmh5xaanAq4DO1eKLMGKTgwVuyclDP0e-z_msBrIyTBT149xWg25R24qj0MzkXLAS5QP4Mvw5VcTQ6VfVLR24nCC2M8gm7Mgk4lc30meKGGL4134MTLZRW/s320/20230627_091751.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Today I got this picture of him on the 2nd jelly dish! He does get chased away by the house finches! What a scary bird he is...but guess he knows he's not suppose to be eating jelly! HA</div>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719325209119927620.post-13025178395982342832023-06-13T12:10:00.001-04:002023-06-13T12:10:11.931-04:00June 13! Really!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5blgXbHcdFbIDZt1zsjWu_z_1eEkORNTLDqfGtRzuH_MFwxdFsLsWr2HgC-WF2UVV3s6dVmOdXtL2lLyEhnAflXVFRSOy031bvcvddrh-uM6mJ-jqLREKSuFKRBYxS5iVUlxPyStwZIYCL_OLF_wWm0ojyqAdPfFOK4zNjBUrM1tGLPM8Frf36o71Q/s3127/20230608_165400~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2662" data-original-width="3127" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5blgXbHcdFbIDZt1zsjWu_z_1eEkORNTLDqfGtRzuH_MFwxdFsLsWr2HgC-WF2UVV3s6dVmOdXtL2lLyEhnAflXVFRSOy031bvcvddrh-uM6mJ-jqLREKSuFKRBYxS5iVUlxPyStwZIYCL_OLF_wWm0ojyqAdPfFOK4zNjBUrM1tGLPM8Frf36o71Q/s320/20230608_165400~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I guess it's been a week or two since I've posted! But I do have an excuse...hard typing with one hand but I'm back at using both hands. Woohoo!!! Still wearing my brace and I started PT yesterday for building up strength and muscle in my hand from surgery! I've been able to use my fingers since day 1...and never missed making breakfast or dinner or doing dishes since the night of surgery! HA<p></p><p>Bob and I do go out to dinner about once a week...and this time we invited Donna to go to Applebee's with us!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT79Hp-DQ2PgrZFpzRf6Wakc2VH1WOURwywfPnFlx4vy_hSe6v59tf77aRpJqNaxpsp8la0KJYucOORaiYWky5evZeQCXZNywwTviCW5pdGkzSh6_stb4C39Bb6y-CuYnArxD4lQBdlYUjSOvYpLlrgaWIXZQLfy7VanNAmJDDkLG9J48Ry0wa4-YM-Q/s4032/20230608_155130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT79Hp-DQ2PgrZFpzRf6Wakc2VH1WOURwywfPnFlx4vy_hSe6v59tf77aRpJqNaxpsp8la0KJYucOORaiYWky5evZeQCXZNywwTviCW5pdGkzSh6_stb4C39Bb6y-CuYnArxD4lQBdlYUjSOvYpLlrgaWIXZQLfy7VanNAmJDDkLG9J48Ry0wa4-YM-Q/s320/20230608_155130.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Applebee's was having their Long Island Ice Tea for $2 each!!! It was Donna's first time having one and she seemed to enjoy it! These aren't your Long Island's from years ago...for $2 they won't be strong but taste really good.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PWdMK2BKZWBeha1TvyRMrpmYiPQGWJkZ35ku0NJhivxsXnT_zxsUZtlwCLvdkvwQzPOwNr-veUp1nNXG8NI4eGR6PSmsvgIBRsgETXABQK8TdoNhvzVOmK6KrfW0aSCGMFeXCJ8szTddS25bMaBT1R7Nz1AfsQccA5P37psckZTx-fwGA4D4Wi_aFA/s4032/20230608_155635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PWdMK2BKZWBeha1TvyRMrpmYiPQGWJkZ35ku0NJhivxsXnT_zxsUZtlwCLvdkvwQzPOwNr-veUp1nNXG8NI4eGR6PSmsvgIBRsgETXABQK8TdoNhvzVOmK6KrfW0aSCGMFeXCJ8szTddS25bMaBT1R7Nz1AfsQccA5P37psckZTx-fwGA4D4Wi_aFA/s320/20230608_155635.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>We haven't been to Applebee's since last fall but we did enjoy dinner and their pretzel appetizer was GREAT! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Not much else going on here...Donna and I still try to walk 2 miles weather permitting or when the church walking track is open. We've had cool weather lately in the 50's and some rain...but it's 65 right now and I think an outside walking day today!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1f-rtjlFGSf1DMQAr-wr-1o7wqSs4e90K5TPBV_UfQWTtBEXt8wiFayn8km6vCKFz98lOMwozXIGu-y0fRNwO2dhA2YtP_V8lDsDZvI2yDHSc8WsOAsYRL3iJXleT3q-TqBzhU7ymVWBQ7LRgPA1uxTaypAttdVfFkxUlm0XCMUf6NFqZH1U9YIu5g/s1830/20230604_134639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1347" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1f-rtjlFGSf1DMQAr-wr-1o7wqSs4e90K5TPBV_UfQWTtBEXt8wiFayn8km6vCKFz98lOMwozXIGu-y0fRNwO2dhA2YtP_V8lDsDZvI2yDHSc8WsOAsYRL3iJXleT3q-TqBzhU7ymVWBQ7LRgPA1uxTaypAttdVfFkxUlm0XCMUf6NFqZH1U9YIu5g/s320/20230604_134639.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p>I do have to share an landscape art piece I bought. Those on FB have already seen it! I think 'she' is adorable....and when you walk through the neighbor past our house, her eyes FOLLOW you! It's a hoot...we/I call her Mandy in honor of our first Bichon. I just love her!</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQzaaCUEcKUsEy26zBg5BoVAi0QLKpqgc6M2Xj5kp26lvBp7R40MHjmDj4T69i4Z1JreJ4-zCuJC1hWpZ6tF77GFi0dSOsHWxIgADv8vPj8aQ8YX-WbnbEeO_miue-GaKD9FBTdok_95LDXmw2TPpOsxpLNwYfSt09K-z9uKO96cif2PP_YzXbPJlwA/s2118/20230525_145043~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="2118" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQzaaCUEcKUsEy26zBg5BoVAi0QLKpqgc6M2Xj5kp26lvBp7R40MHjmDj4T69i4Z1JreJ4-zCuJC1hWpZ6tF77GFi0dSOsHWxIgADv8vPj8aQ8YX-WbnbEeO_miue-GaKD9FBTdok_95LDXmw2TPpOsxpLNwYfSt09K-z9uKO96cif2PP_YzXbPJlwA/s320/20230525_145043~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>She sits at our front porch area!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CJG6TtyePFL_sYj8s-Du-c16xKwTYudymlWdI4VeHBAA9CPsc2Z8zm5v3QBpgOAdK5Tiofy8EHOosNWlvpQcL7Jyj9RSIn2RCxllhW7qaGVmrmy_gi-vVqAQ9nyBzl9mmzn4gz3_lPaukx2vh61C0V267P8DXEN90GGtNBFo0_8Ihf_V9XytS9g3lg/s4032/20230525_145043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CJG6TtyePFL_sYj8s-Du-c16xKwTYudymlWdI4VeHBAA9CPsc2Z8zm5v3QBpgOAdK5Tiofy8EHOosNWlvpQcL7Jyj9RSIn2RCxllhW7qaGVmrmy_gi-vVqAQ9nyBzl9mmzn4gz3_lPaukx2vh61C0V267P8DXEN90GGtNBFo0_8Ihf_V9XytS9g3lg/s320/20230525_145043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Gotta love folks who make items like this! I purchased from C<a href="https://www.collectionsetc.com/products/realistic-bichon-frise-outdoor-garden-stake/?ntt=bichon%20%20garden%20stakes" target="_blank">ollections Etc. </a> I was surprised at how sturdy this is. Bob spray paint with Rustoleum to protect from the sun. A member on a Bichon FB page I belong to purchased one and sent a picture out. I think she should get a discount from the Collections company as she has sold quite a few for them! HA</p><p>Enjoy our Mandy!<br /> </p><p><br /></p>Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com1