When I became a grandmother, it was the most amazing thing that had ever happened to me.
Jumping on a plane, I flew from Portland to see this amazing little creation when he was about 2 weeks old.
I held him for 10 hours straight (only giving him up for feeding and changing.)
When I left their house that first day, covered with baby spit-up and pee....I was the happiest person alive.
Here we are...18 years later. I'm still a very happy and proud G-Ma.
...I think of Sunflowers.
One of my favorite flowers. So happy and Sunny!
Now that I am back in a house and have a garden, each spring when I plant Sunflowers...
this is what I envision... Big, Fat, Beautiful flowers.
This is my reality:
They'll probably have these down to the nubbins by the end of the week.
But they can't get the Sunflowers on my door! (MSQC Hat on a Cat)
These days my Friday evenings are divided between two live sessions: Ukulele Zoom and
Cheryl Sleboda Whited of Muppins Sewing Emporium.
This past week she was introducing all kinds of new items in the shop, among them this fat quarter bundle.
This picture of the Fat Quarters does not do the fabric justice. The colors are so vibrant. I just HAD to have them....
My Sister's 32nd wedding anniversary is coming up so I made them a small gift
In these last days of summer, it isn't too late to to accomplish something in the studio (she said to herself.)
UPDATE: August 22, 2024
Miracle upon miracles...I have a Sunflower!
Shhhhhhh, don't say that too loud, the deer might here!
*Ukulele Zoom: HERE 4 pm Pacific Time. This group is open to all. If you don't play the ukulele, now is a good time to start.
*Muppin's Live on YouTube: HERE 5 pm Pacific Time
** I have a new plan for next year...I'm going to plant the Sunflowers with the Zinnias (incognito) in the flower bed nearest to the house.
They don't seem to eat the Zinnias. See if that intimidates the deer a bit. And, if not...at least I'm feeding the wild life.
The phrase 'Dog Days Of Summer' is used to talk about hot, sultry days.
And, Boy-Howdy, have the days been "hot and sultry" in Western Kentucky!! I've been running the AC non-stop this past week, remaining inside and letting the garden pretty-much take care of itself (with the exception of watering.)
I Found A Quilted Heart
I'm embarrassed to admit I have not sat down at my sewing machine in a month-of-Sundays because FILL IN THE BLANK pick your own reason.
Now that we are in the last part of summer with the anticipation of Fall, I'm getting that nesting feeling and I feel the need to get back in the studio.
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Basically you make these cute, fabric hearts and leave them around town.
People find them and keep them. I found one a few months ago,
and it did make me smile.
Making these cute hearts ticks all the boxes...picking fabric ... sewing ... getting the thrill of actually completing a project. And Finally, you can make someone else's day!
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