I've been neglecting my crazy quilting work for quite a while, now, and need a kick start to get going again. I've found just the thing: The Crazy Quilt Journal Project (CQJP). The plan is to create a 6x6 inch (minimum size) CQ block each month during 2012. Many other CQ enthusiasts are also joining in and there will be a CQJP blog which will foster discussion and allow links to each participant's own blog.
It sounds like great fun and the kick start I need. Now, to start pulling out all the CQ stash...........
Monday, December 26, 2011
Winter Thoughts and Acorns
I can't believe that we are nearing the end of December and we don't have any snow. There was the "Halloween Blizzard" but all of that snow is long gone. Now, don't get me wrong -- I'm not wanting snow. I'm just considering how odd it is to look out of the studio window and see green grass with all the bare trees and not a white wilderness. All in all, I rather prefer walking out to the studio without having to shovel, or slip and slide.
The other really odd thing about this year has been the absolute lack of acorns. Usually they carpet the driveway and at the edge of the forest, they are inches thick. Walking there is like walking on a pile of marbles -- dangerous! But not this year. There were virtually none on the driveway and only one here and there at the forest edge. I worry for the critters that depend on them for food...especially my favorite wild turkeys.
The other really odd thing about this year has been the absolute lack of acorns. Usually they carpet the driveway and at the edge of the forest, they are inches thick. Walking there is like walking on a pile of marbles -- dangerous! But not this year. There were virtually none on the driveway and only one here and there at the forest edge. I worry for the critters that depend on them for food...especially my favorite wild turkeys.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Long time favorite
Okay, the Holidays are fast approaching and it is time for me to remember my favorite "Christmas carol" .....and some great Holiday lighting. Turn up the sound, make the image go full screen, and enjoy.
Friday, July 29, 2011
No Wonder I'm so Tired
I have mono. Yes, it can happen when one is "older" and it has happened to me. I have been really tired for a week or so, and have had a case of strep throat that has been resistant to antibiotics. Now, I know why. Ah, well, sleeping 20 hours a day gets me away from housework....and, unfortunately, away from my art studio. Blah!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Eddie's Quilt
I started this 60 x 100 inch long twin sized quilt on June 28th and finished it on July 23rd. I'll be mailing it to my grandson, Eddie, for him to take to college and use in the dorm. His favorite color is orange, and this is full of eye-popping orange batiks. It will be in the mail this week, he moves into the dorm in late August.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Halfway Point
Today is June 30. Halfway through the year 2011. Are you halfway through the goals you've set for this year?
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