Bits and Pieces

Nothing major to share here today. I thought I would share a few tidbits. The 3rd PIF gift was received by Kathy, so I can show it to you now. It is a Rose of Sharon block. Hand appliqued and hand quilted, it is one of my favorite blocks to work on. I put it in all my samplers. I would really like to do a whole quilt of these! Speaking of hand applique, I have set aside the last 2 PIF gifts for a bit (I have a year to do them) and picked up my own applique work. The next couple of pics are blurry, but you get the idea. I have added some leaves to the floral applique border and they look great! The fabric is perfect for leaves! My favorite applique technique is needle turn. I have freezer paper underneath to give me a nice crisp edge. Once sewn on, I cut a slit in the back and pull the paper out.

Today I am going to applique more leaves while watching Gone With The Wind. Other than laundry and dinner, it will be that kind of day. I need it!!

Hey, remember how Sweetheart and Zach worked together to put a lock on the file cabinet drawer? (There was a keyed lock, but we never had the key) At the time they were doing it, Zach was not sure why. Later he asked me and I explained that it was to lock up medicines....Charlotte has acquired a taste for medications that taste "good".

Zachary looked a little puzzled and said, "You know mom, that lock isn't doing any good. All you have to do is pull the top drawer open enough and you can reach right down into the bottom drawer." My eyes got huge as he said this. Goodness!! I told him NOT to tell his sister that and hopefully she would not figure it out! Either he is extremely bright, or we are extremely dim!

Did you see the baby eagle hatch? I have been watching the Live Eagle Cam with the kids. So exciting to see the new baby come into the world. The 2nd of 3 eggs has a hole in it so another one will be coming soon. You can find other bird cams there too. My mom is watching the hummingbird babies...the mom comes and feeds them while you watch live. Very addictive, so make sure you have the time.

My oldest son moved into his new digs. The kids spent the weekend with him. They both love their "new home with Daddy".Emerson loves the new puppies that live there. (Bud moved in with a friend)

Ginger and, I think the Ginger's baby is named Slash...I could be wrong. TJ talked about them a lot. Also 2 kitties...Sugar and Nitro.

I thought it was nice to see Bud has his quilt at the foot of his bed...he sent me these pics.

Well, I am off to make lunch, switch laundry around and put in Gone With The Wind.