A little of this...a little of that!

 First up, Yes, I'm still working on my hex piece!  I have to stitch down each triangle...all three sides but it's not easy.  Having to fold, lift, maneuver this heavy piece is a challenge for me!  Between my arthritis fingers and back, I'm trying to enjoy the process but some days it's not so much fun!  But I'm getting there!!!

I'm also working on my beaded project after dinner/dishes, but it's been SO hot here in Michigan, even sitting out on the deck in the shade is too much.  We've had 90 degree weather for over a week or two.  No hurry on this piece...it's just something to fill in-between my hex piece.  

I have to show what I purchased from Painted Lady Cabochons!  I love these little birds! They are 2"x1" and just lovely!!!! 

Sometime I will incorporate in my work...at the moment I'm  not sure where...but I can see these cabochons on one of my little totes??!!  

Several years ago, in 2013!!!  I purchased one of Brenda's cuffs! You can see that post here.   That post shows one of her cuffs but here is the cuff I purchased.  I wear it often..folks will comment on it!  It sitll looks great! 

 I've bought my grand daughter a phone holder and key chains!!!  Wish I had pics of them!!!  Check out Brenda's FB page, Painted Lady Cabochons or her website here.  

I don't see any cuffs or other items on her web site/FB page..so I'm glad I still have my cuff!!!

Other than above keeping me busy, kids had us over for a BBQ on the 4th and it was fantastic as usual!!!!  

This pic was just appetizers!

Darrin loves cooking and his chicken was delicious!  Kris marinated the chicken breasts in her famous old recipe!  I only know it's 'mayo & Italian dressing'.

Smoking meat is another of Darrin's favorite things to do!!!  And we're all so glad he does!  Ribs were delicious...

This is just part of the dinner layout of foods!!!  OMG...every dish was wonderful...as was the company.  Love having time with my kids...

So now back to my 'regular schedule program'....sewing the hex quilt!