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Multitasking

The laundry is done, the fleece is soaking – actually rinsing, and it’s a bit late to dry today, but I’ll put it our and it will dry tomorrow. A quilt is on the long arm

and the embroidery machine is still at work. It’s just me that is wearing thin. I still have the hanging baskets to water and then I’ll just drop. I’m so glad tomorrow is a day of rest.

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Picnic quilt blocks

This beautiful color has dried and now she looks like the photo on the right. She’s still cute.

I have all the hot dogs and corn done, I was going to start the ice cream cones, but had to get off the knee and ice it. so I’m planning to have at least some of those to show you tomorrow. They look like they will take about an hour a piece and there are 6 of them to do.

This twisted knee is getting in the way. I went to the doctor this morning and he thinks it is meniscus related. so rest it as much as possible for a couple weeks and see where we are. Sometimes doctors are so impractical! Do they think we have little fairies to feed the animals and water the hoop house? And no, the big garden just won’t be going in this summer.

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Baby girl!

I started working on the picnic quilt again this morning and had nearly finished the third block when DH texted me. These blocks take about an hour each. Since DH is not real comfortable with any new happening in the barnyard, he investigated to see why this sheep was bawling. Then of course, texted me to come see. What I saw was one sheep lying down, with all the other sheep surrounding her. And of course she was complaining. Then came the zoo, which is trying to get her in the birthing pen by herself. She didn’t really want to go, but all the others were very willing (grain helps)

This is the sheep that I thought might have trouble because she is so small. I watched her with one little hoof at the door for about half an hour at which point I called the vet and told him Mauve was really pushing, but nothing else was happening. He had just told me to go in and find the second hoof, when with one big heave, out came two hooves and a nose. And was she ever wiggly! She tossed that little head around like a fish out of water. This was mom’s first time, and she wasn’t really sure what was going on. I picked baby up and put her by Mauve’s head and instant connection. She started cleaning her daughter.

She is beautiful, with the ears and lankiness of her father and a beautiful caramel coat. I have my fingers crossed for a coat somewhat like dad’s long silky one.

Just out of curiosity, do any of you know why the lamb instantly goes to the front of mom for a meal and takes awhile to realize the food is at the other end?

However,

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Hot dogs!

Yesterday, my friend, Mary came over for the afternoon. She embroidered these lovely hot dogs in buns. By the time the applique pieces are put on, stitched around, trimmed, and the final stitching is done, each of these took about 45 minutes

I worked on these checkered squares for the quilt. I love when she comes over as we have such a wonderful day together.

Now she has wedding dresses to make and I have other foods to embroider for this quilt as well as more checkered squares. And the most exciting news is that she will be a grandmother this winter. So of course, sometime this year, there will be baby items to make. Stay tuned.

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A birthday!

Yes, I added another year to my age. It is terrific that I am still active and can add another year. Daughter, Jennifer sent this pretty fruit basket. Another daughter called to tell me, there is a picture book coming. Many friends from whom I rarely hear wished me a happy birthday (for your part, thank you Facebook). It was a very good day which I will end with knitting.

My friend, Mary, came over and we spent an enjoyable day in the studio embroidering these little ants for a coming quilt. Naturally, there was also much conversation and laughter.

For lunch, I made my favorite cream of Broccoli soup from the 5 Loaves cookbook I started by putting an onion and half a red pepper in the blender with a cup of water. I added 1 teas of garlic powder, l teas of savory, and 1 Tbsp of chicken-like seasoning. I brought these to a boil and simmered 10 minutes. Meanwhile I took some frozen broccoli from Costco, microwaved it 1 minute and cut into small pieces. Then I put it in with the onion and added 2 more cups of water, brought it to a boil and let it cook, maybe 10 minutes – until the broccoli was still green but nearly done. While the broccoli was cooking I put 3/4 cup raw cashews in the blender with 1/4 potato starch and 2 cups water and blended well. I poured this into the broccoli, mixed well and served. I usually make double or triple this much as it freezes so well and I love having it for those days I don’t want to cook.

Category Archive: machine embroidery

Multitasking

The laundry is done, the fleece is soaking – actually rinsing, and it’s a bit late to dry today, but I’ll put it our and it will dry tomorrow. A quilt is on the long arm

and the embroidery machine is still at work. It’s just me that is wearing thin. I still have the hanging baskets to water and then I’ll just drop. I’m so glad tomorrow is a day of rest.

Picnic quilt blocks

This beautiful color has dried and now she looks like the photo on the right. She’s still cute.

I have all the hot dogs and corn done, I was going to start the ice cream cones, but had to get off the knee and ice it. so I’m planning to have at least some of those to show you tomorrow. They look like they will take about an hour a piece and there are 6 of them to do.

Baby girl!

She is beautiful, with the ears and lankiness of her father and a beautiful caramel coat. I have my fingers crossed for a coat somewhat like dad’s long silky one.

Just out of curiosity, do any of you know why the lamb instantly goes to the front of mom for a meal and takes awhile to realize the food is at the other end?

Hot dogs!

Yesterday, my friend, Mary came over for the afternoon. She embroidered these lovely hot dogs in buns. By the time the applique pieces are put on, stitched around, trimmed, and the final stitching is done, each of these took about 45 minutes

I worked on these checkered squares for the quilt. I love when she comes over as we have such a wonderful day together.

Now she has wedding dresses to make and I have other foods to embroider for this quilt as well as more checkered squares. And the most exciting news is that she will be a grandmother this winter. So of course, sometime this year, there will be baby items to make. Stay tuned.

A birthday!

My friend, Mary, came over and we spent an enjoyable day in the studio embroidering these little ants for a coming quilt. Naturally, there was also much conversation and laughter.

I did not get the lambs we’ve been expecting for a week. But then I guess the ewe’s bodies know best.