...Tactile Pleasures . . . in Fabric...

Blogger Question

2012-01-23T13:32:00.003-06:00

I've started a Gramma's Brag blog that I wish to keep private between
my family and friends. Does anyone know how to go about this,
in a manner that they do not have to make Google Account?

Do I use that Open ID selection?

Also would like to know if they are having trouble with
their profile photo showing up properly on their blog...?

I would sure like to know...

Myra

OH MY GOODNESS...

2012-01-21T12:39:00.008-06:00

First, let me say...
"Thanks so much for all your congratulatory comments on yesterday's posts!!"

Permission to also announce now...

IT'S GOING TO BE...

When it rains it really pours around here!!!

Never a dull moment in these last 2 years...

Two baby quilts to make now,
which each will be different...

See my OOPS here...

Myra

WOW!

2012-01-20T10:11:00.001-06:00

I forgot to mention, this time it is DD1...

Our Mr & Mrs Farmer in Wisconsin...

A bit of a change for a while...

2012-01-02T14:11:00.014-06:00

Hello family, friends, and followers!

Again "Happy New Year" to you all!!

Just letting you know, that I'll not be posting often on my "Tactile Pleasures" blog for a bit.

If you care to, I'd love for you to follow along on my "Myra's 365 Days" blog,
where I post a little something everyday...

This doesn't mean I'll not be posting on my Tactile Pleasures blog,
it just means it won't be as often...

Wishing you all the best in 2012!

Myra

2012-01-01T00:00:00.016-06:00

Suggestions Welcome...

2011-12-27T14:30:00.000-06:00

Another Gingerbread creation at out house Christmas Day...
Supposed to have been a Gingerbread House and Train...
We never know what they'll come up with!

I posted a crochet problem on my photo journal blog.
So many days spent getting it to that point... Sigh...
Take a peek and see if you have any suggestions for me...

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Myra

2011-12-25T00:01:00.003-06:00

2012 - To Simplify...

2011-12-21T22:41:00.001-06:00

Blog cleaned up, stuff hidden in tabs,

and a more simplified overall look.

K I S S

Keep It Simple Silly

Changes:

Isn't that what a new year brings? We want positive changes, but we have to do our part in making the changes successful. Right!? ;)

Falling Behind:

I'd like to simplify things in my sewing/comp room, by doing a major clean out, organize projects in the waiting, line up & list all my PhDs, and get them done. DONE!!

I'll not be leading another PhD Challenge, until I get my committed PhDs from 2011 done,
and then it will be a "maybe". We shall see...

Homemaking:

I really need to keep up with book-keeping, put more effort into my household chores, and maybe get myself to like cooking/baking again? There, I said it! My homemaker confessions... lol...

Friends:

I haven't seen many of my long time friendships in quite a while, not on purpose, it is just that time has been flying by, with our lives changing so much in the last 2 years. Two daughters married, one darling grandchild in our lives now, and more in the future I'm sure. Things just seem to change. So, more visits/outings with friends are in order...

Exercise:

Ya right!?! Not even gonna touch that one! Speaking from experience here... lol...

My Blog

Been thinking a lot about the way I use my blog, and how long-winded I get sometimes. I know I really appreciate visiting blogs/posts "with photos" and a quick read. Some just have a knack for making posts that are quick and to the point, which I've been trying out on my photo journal blog, and am quite liking it. So, I will be attempting to stick to such an example on this blog also, though there will be longer posts for tutorials and such periodically...

Time Management:

I've been spending way too much time on the comp, so I need to simplify/time-manage to fix that. I plan to limit hopping all over blog-land, a lot, and visit only those wonderful bloggers/followers that bless me with a much appreciated visit. This way, I will free up much time to be with the people I love, do my chores, and get more sewing done...

Responding to Email:

I still can't promise to keep up with my emails, cause that has been a constant struggle,

but will do my best to do better at responding...

I know this post is somewhat "long-winded",

but it is #one of my last 3 posts here for 2011.
I've got some organizing to do! ;)

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas,

and all the best in 2012!

Myra

Another Christmas Finish...

2011-12-14T14:50:00.010-06:00

A Christmas Stocking for

baby Jackson's first Christmas.

I was informed that the Christmas countdown is on...
DD2 says, "10 more days Mom!"

... Oh my!!

Take time for a cuppa something soothing!

Myra

Monday's fiber play...

2011-12-12T21:42:00.004-06:00

A ~~Thong~~ Flip-Flop Bag, for one that wears

them from April to Nov if she can...

I screwed up on it, and spent the afternoon getting it fixed, but now it is done!!!

I then moved on to another Christmas Stocking. One for little Jackson's first Christmas... My "niece's" baby... Made a quilt for him back in July...

You can see him here...

Applique pieces need a bit of tweaking yet,

but you get the idea...

Pop on over to The Needle and Thread Network to view more WIPS out there in Blogville, and if you are Canadian, perhaps you'll read up on what this blog is all about and do your part to make things happen...

What fiber fun did you have this fine Monday?

Happy stitching!

Myra

We had a baptism this weekend...

2011-12-11T22:26:00.000-06:00

Our TJ with Great Grandma "Oma"

before christening...

During...

He was fussing/hungry mid way through. Started a half hour late due to

a wedding party before us...

After christening, a feed and diaper change...

Content... Much happier... 8)

DD1 and Mr.Farmer were up from Wisconsin for the event too... A quick here, and gone again... A 10-hour drive each way... 8(

Hope you all had a fun and safe weekend!

Myra

On my design wall today...

2011-12-06T15:58:00.003-06:00

Playing with my D9P blocks made at the quilt retreat over the weekend.

The pink looks overpowering here due to the photo, but it isn't so in reality...

I grabbed a whole bunch of small print florals that were taking up space in my stash, to whip up a quick D9P to throw on the couch...

You can see other photos from the weekend in my previous post...

Make sure to go check out other design wall creations on the Needle and Thread Network, and if you are a Canadian quilter/fiber artist, become a follower there... Pop on over to Esther's blog too to see WIP links to other blogs..

Happy stitching!

Myra

Back from the retreat!

2011-12-05T23:07:00.002-06:00

Our workshop area. Seven sewing machines.

Dining, ironing, cutting area, and design wall...

Upper bunk, my bed...

Loft area rail used to display our creations. Kitchen lower left.

Two of Dl's Country Register mystery blocks... 24" blocks.

Dl's creation. Pattern is "Tropical Delight" by Marie Minaudier. A local designer...

Yn's Table Topper. Pattern from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol 3, block #280.

I'm sure you recognize this one! A Bonnie Hunter's Roll, Roll, Cotton Boll Mystery. This one is Jr's that she managed to get done this weekend... Yaaa...

Ls' creation from scraps...

Ls's charm pack put to the Billie Lauder Method of piecing,,,

Ls's Table Topper...

Nd's WIP. A Tree skirt...

I finished the baby quilt top I started a while back. For our guest room crib..

I also cut up some of my stash for another Disappearing 9-Patch quilt...

I got quite a few blocks done...
Will post a photo soon..

I came home to find out that we have TJ's baptism to attend this comming weekend, and that Mr & Mrs Farmer are driving up for it too!!! Good stuff! ;)

I hope you had a safe, creative,

and wonderful weekend!

Myra

Time for a laugh filled weekend...

2011-12-02T11:41:00.000-06:00

Yup! That time again!!

Another Quilt Retreat Weekend!!

Lots of stitching to do, and fun to be had!

A small group cottage weekend.

There will be 7 of us...Woohoo!!

I shall get back to blogging and

responding to emails on Tuesday...

Happy stitching, and have a great weekend!

Myra

A finish...

2011-11-29T18:27:00.003-06:00

Today I finished our little TJ's stocking, in

good time of his first Christmas.

I doctored up the photo...

His real name is indeed on the stocking...

Bought Vol 4 here...

Some really great blocks in there!!

Next up! Get this baby quilt done...

Also, I need to figure out what I'll be working on at another Cottage Retreat this coming weekend, and get everything packed up...

Calling all Canadian Quilters, pop on over to The Needle and Thread Network and read what is asked of you. Come on! Do your part to get this off the ground...

And pop on over to Lee's blog to check out the wonderful projects popping up on her WIP Wednesday post...

Happy stitching!

Myra

Mini Retrerat Show & Tell

2011-11-28T17:01:00.002-06:00

Corina's

Joanne's

Part of the room... 35 quilters present...

A fun day was had...

Hope you enjoyed the show & tell, from our wonderful and creative group of ladies...

I've been seeing some more "Myra's Mystery" quilt tops popping up on blogs... Anyone seen any more out there? Please let me know as I would love to see them! There are still a few to be completed in my quilt group too...

Myra

Fur-Girls Stamp of Approval

2011-11-27T21:04:00.003-06:00

I finished up all the applique on TJ's "Christmas stocking to be" at our Day Retreat today.

Now it is time to put the stocking together...

I sprayed out our TJ's name in "Paint" on the comp, and drew in the J and happy face...

Hope you all had a great weekend!!

Myra

Go Blue Bombers!

Festive Season upon us......

2011-11-25T23:16:00.005-06:00

We visited our little TJ and his

mommy & daddy the other day...

He is getting so strong, starting to grab at things, and is giggling now. I put a little giggle video on my "Gramma's Brag" page...

I started a Christmas stocking for our little TJ. After looking through a lot of books/mags I decided on an Angel Snowman applique design of Nancy Halvorsen's in "Angels Among Us"...

Besides cutting all the pieces needed to make the stocking, I also got all the applique pieces glued down...

I see already I should have doubled up on the white for the head... Ah well... I'll be getting to the stitching sometime next week...

With the season of giving, and all the parties upon us, I may be "missing in action" for a bit... But you know I'll be blogging/visiting when I can!

While you are shopping, cooking, baking, stitching, cleaning, and decorating in preparation for the festivities too, do remember to stop for a nice cup of tea, or apple cider, and put your feet up every so often!

Keep smiling!

Myra

2011-11-24T16:45:00.002-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving/Turkey Day

To My Stateside

Family & Friends...

Myra

Mini Design Board...

2011-11-20T19:10:00.003-06:00

I've seen mini design boards made on other blogs, and I thought this was a great idea! Thus I set out to make one today...

I took a piece of foam-board, a hot glue-gun, and a piece of batting cut 3 inches bigger than the board, and walla! You have a design board!!!

I took pieces for one block from my large design wall, placed them on my new mini design board...

...and carried over to my sewing machine...

Time to change to another thread color,

and get stitching...

Perhaps this may be a helpful tool for you

in your sewing room too...
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I was too lazy to clear off my ironing-board (just don't know how it gets all piled up with things? No clue!! LOL), so I was using this little pressing tool. Not the best option when pressing quite a few seams...

Then I recalled I had bought this mini iron...way back when...and had never used it, so thought that today was a good day to try it out...

I was surprized at how hot it got, and it works pretty good...for someone that is too lazy to get out of her chair today!! LOL...

As I was sewing today, I finally saw the whole movie "Fiddler on the Roof" on the TV, from start to finish... I've only seen bits and pieces before... Now to do some research...

Happy stitching...

Myra

Teacup of a different sort...

2011-11-20T13:14:00.000-06:00

In keeping with yesterday's post of Teacup Dolly...

This is a crocheted teacup my Tante (aunt) Tini made many years ago. A bit yellowed with age, but still a pretty keepsake for me...

Tante Tini also crocheted many of my Christmas tree ornaments, and left me with many fond memories of her...

What keepsakes do you have?

Myra

Teacup Dolly...Revisited

2011-11-19T14:24:00.005-06:00

Finally, I have finished my Teacup Dolly, which was first introduced to my blog back in December 2009. I didn't get it done the way the pattern shows in the magazine, cause I kept forgetting to buy the little "add in pieces". So, today I spotted it sitting in my sewing room, just waiting to be done, and I decided to give it

a different look, with things I had on hand...

Thus, I introduce you to....

"Knitting Teacup Dolly"!

Teacup is a keepsake of my departed MIL...

Knitting was transferred from small

knitting needles, on to toothpicks ...

Feels good to get that one done,

and sitting in the living-room now...

Next!

It was a Guild night...

2011-11-17T23:34:00.000-06:00

Friend Ac showed this quilt that she made for her niece. Isn't it wonderful!?

Lucky niece!!

Ac, you want to be my auntie? ;)

I tried loading a few more photos, but

blogger isn't letting me tonight...

Will try again next time I post...

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Pop on over to Beth's blog to see her Mystery finish from my mystery quilt-along... Beth used fabrics strictly from her stash!! Awesome! 8-)

Anyone else have a mystery finish to share?

Happy stitching!
Myra

What's on my display wall?

2011-11-15T13:56:00.000-06:00

Monika, from "The Needle and Thread Network" blog, is looking for Canadian bloggers to follow her blog, in order to... Well... Just go there and read her opening info just below her header. That will explain everything, and if you are interested, follow her blog, and post about it on your blog for others to join in... I have her button in my sidebar too... "WIP Wednesday Link-up".

I started cutting up a jelly-roll of...?... I think they are 30s prints, for a new baby quilt to keep for our crib here... For when the kids come for overnight stays/visits...

I still have quite a few pieces to go up,

and more white to cut up...

I followed a friend's past BOM pattern for our group, but upon sitting back and looking at the display wall, I realized that there would have been a simpler way to piece this to basically get the same effect. Oh well... too late now...

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This is on my friend Pg's design wall. She doesn't have a blog. When Pg decides to make something, she just dives in and does it!!! We find her drive inspiring!! Her quilt top was inspired by Em's Leaders & Enders quilt... Pg always uses her scraps wonderfully!! ;)

What is on your display wall?

Myra

Quilt Retreat Sew, Show & Tell

2011-11-14T10:05:00.001-06:00

Here are photos of some of the wonderful

eye candy that was shown at the last retreat

I was at...

These 2 were made in a class with Corina teaching the method, through our

Manitoba Prairie Quilters Guild...

This cutie complete with little black sheep...

Jar quilts were won from a BOM draw... Half used for a boy quilt, and next half will be for a girl's quilt. Grandchildren of the winner...

Paper-piecing...Didn't get a photo of all her blocks, or the proper layout of them... :(

A similar table topper as this one

These table toppers are all created from another class put on by our

Manitoba Prairie Quilters Guild...

There were many other show & tells, but I didn't catch them all, being that we were really spread out in the lodge. But, you can see some that I missed on Katherine's blog!!

My show & tell for today is Bitty Bear... ;)

Our little TJ is growing so darn fast... More photos of him on my Gramma's Brag page...

Hope you have something that brings
a big smile to your face today!

Happy stitching!

Myra

Remembrance Day

2011-11-11T02:02:00.001-06:00

At 11:00 AM,

On the 11th day,

Of the 11th month,

A minute of silence

for all those who fought

for our country.

Lest we forget.

Pg's Mystery Top

2011-11-10T16:11:00.000-06:00

Pg brought her Mystery quilt top to Wonky Bits today to show us. I love the fabrics she used, and her Dresden Plates that she created for her own choice blocks are wonderful!! Very nice PG!! Thanks for taking part in my first

Mystery Quilt-Along P!! 8-)

Now I'm eagerly waiting to see some more

of my gal's Mystery top finishes, and to see

some pop up in blogland.

Please email me a link to yours if you've

posted of it, or leave a comment here

for me to pop over to see it.

If you don't have a blog, please do email a photo of your Mystery top for me to share/post here for others to see... My email address can be found in my Profile (link by the photo of me on the left hand sidebar).

This is so exciting seeing the finishes!!

I had so much fun creating the Mystery for everyone, and I even have another Mystery quilt pattern planned for another time... 8-)

Happy stitching!

Myra

Over the past weekend...

2011-11-09T21:37:00.001-06:00

I took my Mystery quilt top off my display wall, as it had been hanging there long enough...

...and replaced it with what I've managed to get done at the quilt retreat. Still sewing the rows...

I call this "Birthday Purples", because I received all the purple FQs for my last 2 birthdays, from my CCC quilt group. Thanks ladies!!! 8-)

You can see it is way too big for my display wall!! I wondered (and still wonder) if I should make 2 lap quilts? Or keep going in this direction, for a queen size quilt for our guest room... I am wondering if it even needs the borders!?! It is huge! LOL!

Before I went to the retreat this past weekend, I stopped at a couple fabric shops. In the first photo here, I went looking for more of the fabrics I used in the table topper top, shown on the left, to make another side-table topper. Sadly, I could not find the big leaf fabric, so found something that could work...

At the other shop I bought some flannel to make myself some new PJs...

And at both shops I bought that stuff known as "PUL", used to make diapers. The first I bought is very thin, and the second one is much more of what I had expected, as you can see here.

I'll make a couple of diapers with them both, and see how they stand up for our little TJ... 8-)

Happy stitching!

Myra

Quilt Retreat Weekend...

2011-11-04T11:56:00.001-05:00

Gone here again!!

Big lodge just down the road amongst the trees there...

Why do we not see signs like this when

we take the picture!?!?! Humph!!

Happy stitching!

Myra

Goodies from the quilt shop!

2011-11-03T20:17:00.000-05:00

"Kickass Country Store" quilt shop

in Plumas, Manitoba, Canada.

A spur of the moment trip...

A wonderful little shop jam packed

with quilty goodness...

Here is the damage to my plastic...

I couldn't resist the Brandywine

"Christmas Critters" book...

Off to another quilt retreat... Yes another...

This weekend... Fun, fun, fun!! 8-)

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Happy stitching!

Myra

2011-10-31T17:52:00.001-05:00

Bloggers Quilt Festival...

2011-10-30T23:16:00.003-05:00

Amy, from Amy's Creative Side, is hosting the Blogger's Quilt Festival for Fall 2011. Click on the pic to go to her website to see lots of wonderful/gorgeous quilts, and try to leave comments when you visit these talented quilters! New blogging/quilting friends to be made, and lots of inspirational quilty goodness to see...

My entry for the quilt festival is

my "Summer Logs" quilt.

It was my first lesson in paper-piecing.

The logs are only 1/2" wide. The blocks are only 4" finished, and there is 36 of them! Tedious it was, but I love the outcome.

I also love the country look of
the appliqued flowers.

This quilt hangs in my living-room today...

You can see more of my quilts

on my Projects Done page...

I hope you enjoyed your visit! I'm sure enjoying my visits to the other quilter's blogs that have linked in to Amy's festival post!!

Happy stitching!

Myra

Some Wonky Bits Show and Tell...

2011-10-28T12:43:00.002-05:00

It was quite the frosty and foggy morning yesterday! We were all late with getting to our quilt gathering due to this, but we all got there safe and sound...

The sky was clear and sun was shining when we left, so that was good...

Here are some Wonky Bits Show & Tell finishes for you to enjoy...

This is Lp's Scrappy Hexagons quilt. All pieced by hand, and then machine quilted.

It was a great grab and go project, and Lp spent many hours on it over the summer at her cottage/trailer... Looking good L!
I need to catch up with mine now!!!

This is Pg's beauty! Love the fabrics (mostly batiks), and the look of this pattern. Pg has such a good eye for color arrangement...

Here is Pg's end result from Bonnie Hunter's "Roll Roll, Cotton Boll" mystery project.

P really enjoys a good mystery... Especially Bonnie's. She is looking forward to the next one that is coming up sometime soon...

Here is a close up of the quilting, done by a local longarm quilter. Looks wonderful...

Pg herself does an awesome job of
machine quilting on her home machine,
on smaller projects, such as the quilt below...

This was Pg's "leaders and enders" project with scrappy red 9-Patches. She then set them with light and green backgrounds, and found the perfect border to bring it all together...

Just thought I'd share some of
my friends' wonderful talents...

I best get some more of my PhDs done soon too (though I am enjoying creating more. lol...). I think I will indeed be taking a couple of my quilts to that new longarm quilter that Pg has been bringing her quilts too...

Happy stitching and have a great weekend!

Myra

PS: If you have any trouble opening up the Mystery PDF files, do let me know...

I'm back from a wonderful retreat weekend!

2011-10-23T23:40:00.001-05:00

Before we got to the retreat center we stopped for lunch, and HAD TO stop at a friend's quilt shop. This was the damage to my credit card... ;)

I also bought these 2 patterns...

Though the magazines I bought at my local grocery store before heading out...

There was the sign we had to watch for!!! Yippee! We were there!

Nothing fancy, a kids camp kind of lodge.

Very comfortable, and wonderful meals...

Here is the workshop (and dining tables to the right). There was 16 of us participants. A nice size group, and very friendly ladies...

This is friend Dw's and my work table... I was some concerned that we wouldn't be using chairs, but it wasn't too bad...

Friday night I finished a 5 year UFO bag... Finally!!

It has 2 outside pockets...

It is a zippered bag, and still needs

dowels on each end...

Two inside pockets too...

I then started on these 2 Fall table toppers, and finished the tops up on Saturday...

Love the colors, though they aren't

true on the photos...

I also made this Christmas table topper top...

I got all my Purples cut up Saturday night, and got lots of it sewn this morning...

I shall keep that project bagged up

for the next retreat I go to...

The gals that organized this event had

a "Make & Take" project for us to do.

Luggage Tags...

I also won one of their 6 door prizes...

Some wonderful fabrics! Oooo lucky me!

A wonderful time was had...

Next retreat in 2 weeks!!

Hope you all had a safe

and wonderful weekend too!!

Myra

TJ's turtle quilt finally done...

2011-10-21T09:04:00.001-05:00

So many interuptions, but it is washed and ready for the little monkey to snuggle in... 8-)

Off to another quilt retreat weekend.

I shall be working with my purples collection.

Happy stitching,

and have a wonderful weekend friends!

Myra

Life around here...

2011-10-18T23:26:00.002-05:00

I've been visiting my parents every few days... Dad is doing well now, being on his pain-killers. Sleeping much better, and slowly on the mend... Been helping Mom with her new computer and the internet. Bouncing around online with her. She is just amazed at all that shows up on her screen...

My Bro is pretty much back to normal now. Still has to take it easy at times though, as doing too much reminds him of that... Hopefully these broken ribs between my dad and bro, don't come in threes, as we've had enough of that now! lol...

Hubby came home from his "work visit" to DD1's in Wisconsin. Worked on their upstairs bathroom... Dry-walled, puttied, painted, put all the bathroom pieces in, and made sure that it all works. Now back to routine of going to work...

I've been stitching this and that in my sewing-room, and finishing up the binding on TJ's quilt... Yup! Still not finished, but close now...

Our little Fall-time pumpkin

came for a visit today...

He is already 12 pounds!!! Little porker! LOL...

We are really enjoying him... 8-)

Happy stitching!

Myra

Oh My...

2011-10-14T22:33:00.000-05:00

Car fire, Firetruck/men, Medics, Police, Tow-truck... An eventful evening outside my front window tonight...

I have no clue who's car it was, but it is now gone... Thank goodness no one was hurt...

We'll see how much glass there is

on the street in the morning...

Time for bed...

Nighty-night!

Myra

Tactile Pleasures...in Fabrics

2011-10-11T11:08:00.000-05:00

"What's your Name and Why?"

That is what Dawn at "As Sweet as Cinnimon" has asked us to post about!

Why I named my blog as...

As quilters, we all love the feel of fabrics, especially new fabrics. Thus I chose "Tactile".

Working with, and creating with fabrics, is purely a pleasure... For the most part right!?

So I chose to add "Pleasures".

I thought, "Tactile Pleasures" alone may not be good, as you never know what might pop up on the internet if you google just that, so I added "in Fabrics" to cover my butt so to speak... LOL!! 8-)

And there you have it! The meaning behind my blog name "Tactile Pleasures...in Fabric".

Pop on over to Dawn's blog to read why others have named their blogs what they have...

Then perhaps you will post such a write-up, about about why you named your blog
what you did, and add your post link
to Dawn's list of links...

I'm off to feel my fabrics now! 8-)

Have a wonderful day!

Myra

Something yummy for you...

2011-10-10T13:48:00.000-05:00

Mmmmmm . . . . .

I decided to make some muffins on this

cool cloudy day... Bran Flax Muffins!

With carrots, apples, raisins, and walnuts too! Oh so yummy....

This recipe is soooo darn good that

I had to share it with you!!

Hope you will enjoy them also!

Myra

2011-10-09T12:20:00.007-05:00

Wishing all my Canadian blogging friends,

home and/or traveling, a safe and

wonderful Thanksgiving weekend

with your family & friends...

God bless you all,

Your friend in blogging,

Myra

Mom's on the internet, and Dad's ouchie...

2011-10-08T16:41:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I spent the day with Mom, her new laptop of 2 weeks, oversaw things with the guy who did her internet hookup, and spent some time getting her a bit familiar with email and such... Seems it was all too much for Mom, cause she had a whopper of a headache last night...

DD1 had set up an email account on http://www.famililink.com/ for my mom while my parents went down to Wisconsin to visit last week. This site is apparently good for seniors just learning about emailing and the internet... Way to go DD1!!!

You read about my Bro and his broken ribs here this past Summer, and now, not to be outdone, my dad broke some of his...

Accidentally of course... 8-(

Dad has this motorized scooter, and goes out for a daily spin, away from the apartment, since he is unable to go for walks... This past Wednesday, while looking around on his spin, he hit a pothole, and over he went. Two wonderful truckers stopped to get his scooter up-righted, and helped him up and back on it... Thank goodness there are helpful people out there...

Anyway, Dad has three broken ribs, and a possible 4th... Now he's on pain-killers, so hopefully he will be more comfortable.

Never a dull moment in my family's lives these last 2 years... Sheesh!!

Hope you are having a good weekend!

Myra

This and That from the week...

2011-10-07T09:58:00.001-05:00

A few retreat photos from last weekend...

This is friend Dl's creation from the weekend.

It still needs a border...

It is a Swirly Girls Designs, "Focus Pocus" Pattern. Love it! Wouldn't it look great in Oriental fabrics!?!

Friend Ls' darling baby quilt in the making...

Friend Yn's table runner...

Photo doesn't show its true rich colors...

Another of Yn's. This is from a class she took at the Fargo quilt show a couple weeks back...

Y finished it up at our retreat.

Sometimes at weekend retreats,

you need a break from sewing... 8-)

This week I've been quilting my little TJ's baby quilt... Nope! Still not done!! Shame on me... but life seems to keep getting in my way of finishing this up!!! 8-(

I just have the borders to quilt,

and the binding to do now...

At my CCC group this week, we had our monthly BOM raffle. Eight and a quarter blocks. LOL!!

The quarter is a block promise, plus there is one more block, a blue one, that will be added for a total of 10 blocks...

These are the samples of October's BOM... Another thing to add to my list "to do soon"...

We went to DD2's. DD1 and her were making pierogies (me too some)...

All shapes and sizes it seems... 8-)

But mostly I was on baby TJ

watch/play/snuggle...

He's lost his hair on top his head... 8-(

See, I was supposed to have TJ's quilt done to bring to him yesterday... 8-(

Hope you all had a great week!

To my fellow Canadians,
enjoy your turkey/thanksgiving weekend!

Myra

On my retreat weekend...

2011-10-02T19:56:00.000-05:00

I put together Septembers BOM...
Paper- pieced...

The BOM group project is supposed to be "EASY", that every level of quilter in our group can accomplish... Not so with this block, and way to time consuming!!!

I put together a jelly roll. Quite a few quilters are doing it like this right now. I won the jelly roll at the Carberry Retreat in the Spring...

I plan to put some applique on it. Some of the gals suggested a silhouette. We'll give it some thought, and do some creating on it later, after I get more of my PhDs done...

I also put together a table runner
out of a Charm Pack.

Did it in 4-Patches the Billy Lauder way...

We had a cute little visitor...

...that tended to "linger" after someone
gave it a bowl of milk... lol!

We had a wonderful weekend with lots of wonderful creations on the go, and good eats...

Time to plan the next retreat! 8-)

Myra

A day into the wilderness...

2011-10-01T11:58:00.000-05:00

With a lovely Fall day with 26* temps on Tuesday, we had to take advantage of it!! So out into the wilderness we went... On the Winnipeg River, in the Whiteshell Provincial Park...

We hadn't been there in a long time, and

we were surprized at how low the

water levels were... Wow!

Stopped for a couple hour sit/picnic/walk

on a sandy beach...

We saw wolf tracks...

Big bear tracks...

Beside baby bear tracks...

We went on a steep up hill hike

to look over the area...

Sun is going down, we best get down,

and back into the boat...

Beautiful Fall time colors...

Gorgeous colors, and still waters...

Made it to the dock just as the sun went down...

It was a lovely, fresh air kind of day... I had a great sleep that night! 8-)

Hope you are able to get out in these warm Fall days, before the weather turns icy...

Myra

Wednesday's Show & Tell...

2011-09-30T10:53:00.002-05:00

This is Jr's quilt tops she put together from the June BOM blocks she won... She wins for first quilt made from their winnings this year... Good for you Jr!! 8-)

This is the back of her quilt...

This is Corina's! She has now joined our weekly gatherings...

You can see her photo of it on her Flickr page here...

I better get another finish done soon!!! These gals are putting me to shame! ;)

From Sunday's Day Retreat...

2011-09-27T10:14:00.001-05:00

September's BOM pattern that I need to get made this coming weekend...

These blocks are Ac's, and Vh's...

Al's T-Shirt quilt top! Love the border fabric!!

De's animal quilt top for her grandson...

De's quilt top... A Marie Minaudier pattern..

Dl's September "one quilt top a month" project...

Jc's sheepish quilt tops, complete with a black sheep on the left hand side...

Joanne's "Henrietta Whispers" quilt, done and bound! Way to go Joanne! 8-)

Lw's wonderful greens...

Lw's "Fabulous Fractures" by Brenda Esslinger...

Ms' quilt top before borders...

We had a wonderful day...

What was I working on? A PhD of mine that is still in the process of being hand-quilted...

Oh My Goodness!!!!! Pat Sloan got me hooked on a "another" card game!! Crazy Quilt Solitaire! A nice change from the regular Solitaire and Spider Solitaire!

Definitely a game to bookmark!! 8-)

What have the gals in your quilt groups been creating?

Happy stitching!

Myra

Sew, Show, and Tell...

2011-09-21T13:12:00.009-05:00

Last week Wednesday I (once again) became a member of our provinces guild. Manitoba Prairie Quilters Guild. I think I took a 3-4 year break from it...

This beauty is this year's raffle quilt...

So now I have some show and tell from that evening to show you.

These are the ones that really caught my eye!

This one was done Stack & Whack method...

An Artistic Piece - This gal is always very creative! Check out her website.

Love this scrappy Double Wedding Ring with the black background!!

Our city, after 15 years of being without, now has its hockey team back!! The city is crazy with excitement of its first game...
This is the old logo of the team.

Now they have created a new logo...

A fairly new blogger, Beth, is playing along on my Mystery Quilt-Along. Do take a minute to visit her blog... We all remember how please we were when people were visiting/commenting on our blogs when we first started blogging! Right! 8-)

Do I know you E.M.?

You left me a lovely congratulatory comment as "Anonymous", on the birth of TJ, but you are a "no-reply", so I can't email you a thank you...? I'm racking my brain to try to figure out if I know you, as I always tell my non-blogging friends to leave their initials for me!?!? I am stumped here! Hmmmm...?

Now, off to hopefully get some sewing done!!

Have a great day!

Myra

More of Gramma's brag...

2011-09-19T21:58:00.004-05:00

I promise I will not be making overly to many Gramma brags on my blog! It is just that it is
all so new and exciting just now... lol! 8-)

I was gone for a few days... again!!

Yup! At TJ's house... again!! I went to help prepare and pull off another family gathering...

Pretty much the whole family got together (sadly, minus Mr&Mrs.Farmer), this past Sunday to celebrate DD2's 25th birthday, DH's 50th, Mr&Mrs.Rose's 1st wedding anniversary,

and DH and my 27th... TJ was such a good baby throughout the whole day/evening, and everyone got to hold him for a bit... 8-)

This photo was taken this morning...

TJ's baby blue eyes are not blue any longer... Turning dark like his Daddy's side of the family...

...and here are the proud first time Great-Grandparents, my mom and dad...

I was just tickled pink today, as TJ gave me 3 big smiles while I was talking to him this morning... DD2 insists it was gas... NOT!!

Back to my regular life tomorrow...

Back to doing some sewing and housework!

Happy stitching!

Myra

Mystery Quilt-Along Questions...

2011-09-16T14:36:00.005-05:00

I've had a couple of questions asked about the mystery, so thought I'd share...

Question 1 - Doreen asked if the 3 blocks that you were to create from the first step could be on-point? Nope! Not in this layout, but it can be made in any method you'd like. Paper-pieced, appliqued, whatever you wish?

Question 2 - Sandie asked if this mystery would work as a 2 colored quilt? Hmmm...? I'm not very good with the 2 color thing, so Sand suggested I look at my fabrics in gray scale, to see if you'd need light, medium and Dark... Well, I've put photos on here for Sandie to decide, and maybe comment her thoughts here for the rest of us... I'm not making that decision for anyone... LOL! 8-)

My fabrics in color...

In gray scale...

My 4-patches from Step 2
arranged like this "Just For This Photo..."

...and in gray scale...

Unveiling my 3 blocks for this Mystery Project...

...and in gray scale...

And there you have it!!
Click on photos for a better look-see... 8-)

Thoughts?

Myra

Mystery Quilt-Along Step 2...

2011-09-15T01:19:00.002-05:00

Well, I've managed to figure out how to get my instructions up in PDF files, so that will be helpful to you for printing!!

Yahoo!!

You can't imagine how excited I am about learning how to do that!!! LOL! 8-)

Thanks to those that tried out my trial PDF of Step 1, and gave me feedback!!! 8-)

You will find the instructions for Step 2 coming up soon, with a link to the instructions in PDF form at the bottom of the page...

It is not too late to join in on the mystery fun!

Happy Stitching!!

Myra

PS: I'm home from "Gramma" duty/help for a few days, but will be gone again soon for a while. Hopefully I will get some caught up with blog hopping/commenting before then!!

My PDF Trial...

2011-09-14T22:38:00.000-05:00

A favor to ask!

Could someone go to my CCC Mystery Quilt-Along page and open my trial

"Step 1" PDF file that I put there?

Do let me know if it opens properly,

and if you can print it OK?

If I did it right and it works,

then I can put up "Step 2" tomorrow...

Thanks!

Myra

PDF Files...???

2011-09-13T11:35:00.000-05:00

Can anyone give me a heads up on how to get a PDF file onto my blog/Mystery Quilt-Along page? I tried a few times, but it isn't working for me...? Maybe direct me somehow? Please?

Myra

Big News... Finally!!

2011-09-08T21:14:00.025-05:00

I've been away from home for a week now,

without access to the internet!
I sent out 180 texts from my cell phone,
and received 141... Wow!!

Talk about being patient with waiting to
get online to share my news!!!

Home now for a couple nights, and then back to DD2's new home and little family I will go. So, there will be more time between posts here...

With parental permission to post a photo,
I introduce you to TJ, our first grandchild.

Baby Boy!
Born at 4:30am on Sept 2nd, 2011.
He's 21 inches long, and weighed 7 lbs - 13.5 ozs.
What a precious gift to us all... :)

Photo of the happy little family...
Taken 6 hours after TJ was born...

TJ is a good little baby...
Eat, Sleep, so far, so good! 8-)

Last Wednesday Mr & Mrs Rose spent 2 hours sleeping in their new home, their first night there, and DD2's water broke.
Seems TJ couldn't wait to join them...

Lots to do for them to be totally settled in yet...
All in good time! 8-)

Must catch up on 70 emails in my inbox now...

Hope you are all well, and wishing all the kiddies a great first week in school! 8-)

Myra

Turtles ready...

2011-08-30T16:23:00.002-05:00

Turtle pieces in place on baby quilt...

Machine applique to go!

They will be much more defined then...

DD2's new baby sheets, towels, clothes, baby clothes, etc, plus DD1's wonderful thrift store baby clothes finds ($5 a bag full x 2) are all washed and ready for our angel. Sorted into boy's and girl's boxes. All ready to be used...

Mr&Mrs.Rose's new house (previous post) is apparently in place, and tomorrow we help clean and move everything in... I hope they have a few days to enjoy it before they are joined by baby...

Hope you are having a great week!

Myra

Another Baby Quilt Top...

2011-08-29T22:09:00.058-05:00

I made a quilt top a while ago for my first grandchild, thinking it was to be neutral, for girl or boy, but found it to suit a baby girl more. So, I decided to make another quilt top more suited to a baby boy. That is what I've been working on here and there this last while since we've been home from our time away... Only thing I have to do yet is add a turtle applique...

Once baby makes its way into the world I will complete the appropriate quilt... 8-)

Our Mrs Rose (DD2) is looking wonderful, and feeling great! Can you believe she hasn't gained a pound!!

These two are busy bees right now, and we are all hoping baby can wait another week... Read "why" above my posts...

Their house did come today...

It will be put in place tomorrow...

I put a poll on my right sidebar to see how many are interested in taking part in my Mystery Quilt-Along...

(As if I need to be doing this MQA with
everything else going on around here!!!
Like I need a hole in my head too!!! LOL!)
Anyway, I sure would appreciate seeing what

the results might be on the poll... 8-)

It has been well over a week since I've posted, and much longer since I've caught up on visiting all those special bloggers that I follow, as well as those that leave comments on my posts... Once this crazy time that we've been experiencing is over, and I don't feel so overwhelmed, my blogging practices will resurface I am sure...

Till then, take care and

happy stitching friends! 8-)

Myra

Been away again...

2011-08-20T16:27:00.001-05:00

We went to visit Mr & Mrs Farmer in Wisconsin Cheese Country! We had a wonderful visit, and once again DD1 surprized me with some quilty thrift store finds!!!

Fabrics! Measuring scrap size to 3/4yd...

Patterns at 50% off last marked price...

Books also at 50% off last marked price...

Lucky me!

DD1 also took me to several quilt

shops in the area... 8-)

Here are the 2 greens I bought at Brubaker Sewing & Furniture. They are to go with

these other fabrics to make a baby boy quilt,

in case our grandchild is a boy...

blue, green, orange, yellow...

DD2 picked the full green to use in the quilt, and I may use the print for the applique...?

At the "Sew'n Sew" Quilt Shop

I bought this T-Shirt...

These prints...

These Fat Quarters...

...And the zipper pattern. The zippers and the long needles I got at a very "cheep, cheep" shop that DD1 showed me...

I was amazed that the quilt shops were all found on the back roads around there, on private home properties! Love it! One place we stopped in sold quilts, no fabrics. It was an Amish Homestead. Beautiful quilts!!

DD1 also took me to one of her favorite thrift stores where we filled a paper bag full, and I do mean full, of gently used baby clothes for $5.00!!! WOW!

Can you believe I didn't take one photo during the whole time away!?!

Hope you have all been well!

Myra

Lets get started!

2011-08-11T11:02:00.006-05:00

Feel free to put my button on your sidebars with a link to my blog, or my Mystery Page for others to join in the fun! 8-)

Happy stitching!

Myra

PS: Sorry I have been behind in my blog visits this last while, life is kind of overwhelming family-wise right now...

What I have been up to...

2011-08-09T00:17:00.001-05:00

Visits with my Bro and SIL (he is on a slow mend), catching up on sleep (supposedly), hosted a couple dinners/BBQs, catching up with friends and family, and still prepping for baby's arrival with DD2...

My CCC quilt group has it's final BOM block, the August block, to produce for the beginning of September. Here is July's BOM contributions, won by friend Ac. 8-)

This is Jr's August BOM sample for us... Too cute!

A jar of frogs! 8-)

Here is my contribution, sewn and ready to go!

Tinkerbell in a jar! Pixie-dust and all...

And guess what I've finally got loaded
onto my comp!!?! Whoohoo!!!

It was easy-peasy to load, and for me,

not a minute to loose!!! 8)

After watching the tutorial videos,
I start to put things into practice...

Planned a layout. Plugged in sampler blocks, colors/fabrics, and such to get familiar with the program... Just for play, and I'm loving it!!! 8-)

I've even got my CCC Mystery Project made
up in EQ now, so time to get serious with that!!!
If you care to play along with us, the fabric requirements will be given by week's end.
You will find it on my "CCC Mystery Quilt Along" page, found under my blog's header title...

Happy stitchin'!
Myra

Happy 52nd Anniversary Mom & Dad!! 8-)

"Mystery 2011"

2011-08-08T14:04:00.003-05:00

"Mystery 2011"
Planned for my CCC Quilt Group, and I am making it available for any of you lovely quilters that wish to play along with us!!

The end result will be a 62"x74" quilt.

Fabric requirements, and a first step, to be done at your leisure, will be out by this week's end...

Since I have my first grand baby due at the end of this month, or beginning of next month, I will make the next step available around Sept 15th...

I am hoping this is going to be fun for you,
as well as for me!! 8-)

I would sure like to know if you decide to jump in and take part, as well I would like to know if you post of your progress, so I can pop in for a look-see!!! Perhaps I should look into seeing how that MrLinky thing works...?... 8-)

If interested, feel free to grab my "Mystery Quilt-Along" button for your sidebar, with a link-back to my blog home page or this page, and do become a follower if you wish!

Thanks for your consideration,
and for popping in!

Myra

Just checking in...

2011-08-02T12:45:00.006-05:00

Obviously, comp time, blogging and all it encompasses, is not a priority right now as you will have noticed... Been busy with family priorities... I've even missed a few weeks of my quilt gatherings... 8-(

Bro is home from the hospital, much to my dismay, as I feel he should have stayed there for another week, but he is happy to be home... It will be a long recoup time for him...

Did visits to Mr & Mrs Rose's property to see the prep work done for the house to be moved on. It has been slow going for them (paper work with the municipality, the bank and lawyers) to get the house out there... They have a month before baby makes its appearance, so we hope it all comes together before the big day... 8-)

My plan for getting my EQ 7 program onto

my comp and getting familiar with it a week

ago fell through, so I am looking forward to

that happening, hopefully this week now...

I have a mystery project to see through for

my CCC group!!! Pressure!!!

It is what keeps me going! lol! 8-)

The mail brought a fabric postcard to my door last week from Laurie. Isn't it adorable!?! Laurie took part in my PhD Challenge. Thanks Laurie!! Go have a look at what she is creating right now... Too cute!! 8-)

Progress on baby stitching and knitting

has also fell behind.. 8-(

My sample diaper that I made over a week ago is cute, but the fabric I used for wet proofing is not effective, so I must go look for this PUL stuff... I just used what I had on hand...

DD1 is my little "thrift store" shopper, and she surprized me with these wonderful quilt books she found... There are some wonderful inspirational thoughts coming out of them!! Some awesome patterns!!!
Thanks Mrs.Farmer!!! 8-)

Wonky Bits friend Pd made the 2 templates on the left for me, as I wanted a Twister template that was bigger than the one I bought, but smaller than the larger one my friend Pg bought... Pd also made me an apple-core template!!! Big smiles!!!
Thanks Pd! 8-)

Wonky Bits friend Hc gave me these 2 darling patterns for my grand-baby/future grand-babies. The rag quilt animal pattern is too cutel!!
Thanks Hc!! 8-)

I am so darn spoiled sometimes... ;)

Off for another trip to my Bro's home, appointments, and such...

I noticed there is a lot of wonderful quilty goodness happening out there in blogland, as per usual!!! Good for all of you!! I will pop in for visits when I can...

Happy stitchings friends!

Myra

Fishing & my Bro...

2011-07-27T11:06:00.003-05:00

Now here is some good fishing (video - takes about 15-20 seconds before it starts)
I am sure DH, DS, Bro, and DSIL would like to experience that one day...
Awesome, unreal, too funny!! 8-)

My Bro is making slow progress in the hospital...

I am hoping we can get him out of bed today.

He needs to do some walking I think.

I'm hoping to get to my CCC group tonight, as

I have missed a couple weeks...

Hope that you all are having a productive week!

Happy stitching!

Myra

Baby Jackson's Quilt...

2011-07-24T22:20:00.003-05:00

Packing up the machine, setting up the machine to finish off this quilt, and then pack it all up again and go home...?... Naw, I chose to forgo the mini retreat today and just get it done here...
My loss, as I always have a good time
at the minis... Next time! I didn't get to the hospital to visit my Bro either today...

Quilt made & washed by 2:00pm today!!

(First time machine stitched the whole binding.)

Baby quilt done in 9 to 10hours!!! Wow!!!

That is a world record for myself!!!

Patting myself on head... 8-)

Presenting "Jackson's Quilt"

I did the siggy on the binding...
Folded and ready to present... 8-)

And here, a photo of baby Jackson
with the quilt... 8-)

He is such a content little guy... 8-)
It was nice seeing my niece
and her beau again too...

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Myra

Under pressure and hospital visits...

2011-07-23T17:03:00.019-05:00

I'm having a niece over with her baby boy on Sunday, & decided to make a quick quilt for him... BUT, that got pushed to the wayside Thursday.

Reason?
My dear Bro & DS went dirt-biking that day. Bro had an accident. Long story short, hospital transfers, several broken ribs, a bruised lung, sever pain... CT Scan confirmed it isn't as bad as it could have been. Us gals stayed just long enough to watch a beautiful sunrise Friday morning... Now catching up on some much needed rest...
Never a dull minute in our family... 8-)

Today I decided, since we won't do a hospital visit till tonight, that I am sure I could whip up a quilt top today...

I had a layer cake, cut it into 4s, and then I made my 9-patches...

Cross-cut the 9-patches for the D 9-P...

Quilt top put together... The fabrics are running every which way, but that is ok...
I'm happy with it! 8-)

Hopefully I will be able to sandwich it after the hospital visit tonight... Machine quilt and bind it tomorrow ~~at a mini day retreat~~...Get a visit in with bro ~~on the way home from the mini retreat~~, and prepare the BBQ dinner for the visit with the niece, and present the baby quilt...

Here's hoping!!! 8-)

Have a great rest of your weekend!

Off to the hospital I go...

Myra

Serging along...

2011-07-20T18:59:00.003-05:00

... after I cleaned, oiled, and figured out

proper threading and tension...

I haven't used my overlock machine in years...

Many, many years!!!

Once all that was sorted out I serged 4 receiving blankets for my future grand-baby...

Next up, I'll be trying out this diaper pattern...
Can someone tell me what this "PUL" on the Materials List is?

Time is closing in on me!

Much to do in preparation of this

little bundle we are expecting... 8-)

Hope you are staying cool!

Myra

A missing blog in blogland...?

2011-07-20T14:23:00.003-05:00

Does anyone know what happen
with Tammy's blog?

Treadleworks by Tammy

I went to see what she has been up too,
and I get a message that reads...

Blog has been removed

Sorry, the blog at treadleworksbytammy.blogspot.com
has been removed. This address is not
available for new blogs.

What happen Tammy!?!
Where did you go?

I've been away...

2011-07-18T14:34:00.003-05:00

CAMPING!!!

Dryberry Lake (Ontario), far into the forest,

3.5 hours from home...

We did a pit stop, looked at some

of our maps, let the dogs out..

Off the highway, onto a rugged road,

about 2-3 miles long...

Slow going... You can see our speed on the GPS.

It took about 50 minutes off road,

and finally we get to the boat launch.

We are off! My Bro and SIL ahead of us, for the 30-40 minute boat ride to find a camp spot...

Weighted down with all our camp gear...

Yup! I'm there! 8-)

Very rocky...

Beautiful...

Bro's dogs love going for boat rides,

and camping...

Our fur-girls stayed at "doggy hotel" for the weekend, and sure happy when we

picked them up again! 8-)

A bit of fishing done... not catches...

A foggy morning...

All in one boat touring the lake...

A stop to check out another camp spot for future use, and the dogs checking things out...

A carving at that site...

I've never seen so many loons together on the water... Though I only caught some on photo, there must have been around 25 together...

The guys and the dogs did a bit of climbing...

To take photos of Native rock paintings...

While us gals waited in the boat...

This is the sandy beach we camped at...

Very clean water! Beautiful!! 8-)

Because of the heat, we swam quite a bit...

View of our camp from the boat...

Bro's screen tent under an extra large tarp to keep a bit cooler and for good shade...

Our tents and BBQ table...

DH even found a place to hang his hammock!!

Our view from camp...

At sunset...

Blueberry bushes I discovered right around camp just before packing up...

A waterfall from a higher level lake in the area that DH showed me on the way back to the dock to head on home yesterday...

It was the first time in my DH's boat,

much to his pleasure...

I got just a tad-sunburned...

I actually went swimming 4 times! If you know me, that doesn't happen very often, especially in lake waters... but it was so very clean and hot,

I just had too!! 8-)

Very happy we had the screen tent

cause the bugs were many!

We had a lightening show we watched far off in the distance one night, expected rain, thunder, and lightening, but ended up with a REALLY BIG wind storm at about 2:30am for about an hour, with only 2 minutes of spitting rain...

It was a wonderful weekend!

Thanks Bro, SIL, and DH! 8-)

Time to do laundry and clean up stuff!

Will do my blog visits soon... 8-)

Myra

Wildlife, plus Show and Tell...

2011-07-13T22:53:00.001-05:00

Driving to my cousins yesterday, on a busy highway, I had to stop for a "Goose Crossing". There were 30 of them! Lots of this Spring's babies, and their parents. Too cute... but not the mess they all make! lol!

My cousin showed me her first quilt project she was working on, and I didn't even think to take my camera out! Duh!! She was doing a wonderful job of it! 8-)

This is my friend Sandi's garage. She emailed a few photos of her new "pets" (circled in red) she just found in there... I think she mentioned there were 4 babies. Her cat is laying there in front...

Don't know if there is a Momma around... Yikes!!! A delicate situation...
Sandi always has "something" going on at her place. I look forward to hearing what happens now... Good luck Sandi!! 8-)

Here is 1 show and tell from last night's Country Rose gathering... Pc is into making baby quilts, bumper pads, bed skirts just now for a new grandchild... This top still needs a couple of borders put on yet... Her own design...

Show and tell from tonight's CCC gathering...
This is Dl's QTM (quilt of the month)
quilt top for July...
You can read what that is about at the link provided if you are curious...

This is another of Dl's creations that she had started a while ago...

Here we have Sg's Bargello...

Just thought I'd show you my birthday goodies from my CCC gals... My color request was for purples... With this added to my stash, I think I have enough purples collected now to make a purple quilt... Thanks friends! 8-)

Thanks for all your comments on my progress of my grand-baby-to-be's Sunshine quilt top in my previous posts! 8-)

Take care friends, and happy stitching!
Myra

AND.... I leave you with a video of a dog trying to get a stranger to throw a stick... Too funny!! Enjoy!

That's better...

2011-07-10T22:15:00.002-05:00

Applique glued in place, stabilizer pinned on, ready to be sewn on... 8-)

... and yesterday's "issue" was fixed! 8-)

Here is where the problem was. Somehow this whole section got flipped the wrong way...?

I had to fix it!! 8-)

Feeling good!

Thanks for your comments/suggestions

on yesterday's post!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Myra

OMGosh!!! How did that happen!?!

2011-07-09T22:21:00.001-05:00

Stitched together, borders on, stand on tip-toes to put it up on my display wall, snap a few photos to admire my work, and to post about it, and then I saw it!!! ...?... OH NO!!!

OMG!! How did I so not see that earlier in the day!?!? I'm usually the one that spots those kind of things as soon as I stand back from it!! I had it on the display wall before adding the borders to look at!!!! Arrrrgh!!!

Can you see it!?!

Do I take it apart tomorrow and fix it!?!?

Right now I am inclined to just leave it, put the Sun applique on it, and call the top done...?...? Sheesh!!!

I will sleep on it..

I worked so steadily on it today...

Big sigh... 8-(

Myra

On my display wall...

2011-07-08T21:14:00.000-05:00

Well, I got my rows done today for my

grand-babies Sunlight, Sunbright quilt...

I probably would have had them all sewn together today, but I was short on my "stash" pink, to put them together as the pattern said (strip-pieced, tubed, cross-cut). I had to do a lot of picking and restitching to pull it all together. I only had to join 2 small pieces of pink to make 1 more square, to make that last row... 8-)

Yippee!!

I leave you with a photo of my Dora...

Happy stitching, as well as a great weekend!

Myra

A bit of Sew & Tell

2011-07-07T11:26:00.001-05:00

Here are our CCC June BOMs!

A scrap bin block...

There are a few more blocks to come yet!

Jr was the lucky winner this time!! 8-)

Here is Dl's QTM (quilt top of the month) for July in progress...

Dl has created a challenge for herself, due to her overwhelming stash! She asked each of us to bring her 12 easy, 2-4 fabric patterns, for her to use up some of her stash! Great idea!!!

Here is her QTM for June...

Wednesday Report!

2011-07-06T14:08:00.002-05:00

First, I hope all my US family and friends had a wonderful 4th of July!! 8-)

For Grand-Baby (GB1) to come, I made a hat to go with the sweater a while ago...

DD2 Momma and baby doing fine. Momma still working and dealing with swelling feet for the past month... Looking forward to Mat leave at the end of the month... We are making lists of what needs to be bought before baby joins us...

I had some friends join me yesterday for a day of stitching. This is Dw's project. She managed to sew all her strip pieces, and I cross cut the blocks for her... I think she ended up with 56 - 10.5" blocks... It will made a good size quilt!

I didn't do any stitching, but I did get all the pieces cut for GB1's quilt...

We also did some blogging stuff... Newbies!! 8-)

I leave you with a photo of

Ruby hanging around...

Her usual hangout while I am on the computer...

Yes those are my Xmas PJ bottoms!!! lol! 8-)

PhD Challenge Giveaway winners

announced here!!

I'm putting a new zipper in my SIL's
lined hoody today! Wish me luck! 8-)

Have a wonderful day!!!

Myra

Major stress today!!!

2011-07-02T19:09:00.006-05:00

I was doing some blog clean-up today, and ended up giving my heart a big workout!!!

Talk about stress!!! Sheesh!!!

Keep in mind that my concentration level has been a challenge the last few years... OK?! 8-)

I have 5 blogs listed on my Dashboard
that I contribute to...

Here is how the day went...

Intentions were; To Exported all posts from blog "B", that was for the most part "inactive", to another blog "C"...

Only thing is I Imported it all to
the wrong blog, blog "A"...

2-hours to clean-up that mess on blog "A"

Done...

Ok... Start again!!

Exporting from blog "B" to
Import all to blog "C"...

Yeah!!!! Looked thought it,
deleted a bunch of posts...

All is good! Done!!!

After I cleaned up all that I thought, "I might as well delete that first blog" blog "B"... only to delete the wrong blog, blog "E"!!! Augh!!!

OK... Heart be still....

UN-deleted blog "E"...

Whew!!!

Then I deleted the right blog, blog "B"...

Good stuff!!!

Then I decided to remove myself as an "administrator" (helper) to a friend's blog,
since she hasn't blogged in 4 months...

And then everything logged off...?...?...?

YIKES!!

Tried to sign back in 4 times!!!

Clammy cold hands and heart
beating out of my chest !

OH NO!!!!

Don't panic Myra! Don't PANIC!!!

The short end of this part is I had
to create a new password...

WHEW!!! And then I got back on... 8-)

Now I am down to 3 blogs!

Tis a good thing!!!

Have you had a good laugh now?

Then I had to do a word verification
cause of too many posts going on
and off my main blog here....

Hope this works!!! 8-)

Myra

2011-07-01T10:12:00.013-05:00

Wishing all our Canadian friends and family

a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Cheers! 8-)

Myra

Time to toot my horn AND to fess up!

2011-06-30T15:10:00.003-05:00

Well, the PhD Challenge is over at midnight tonight, and I know I won't be squeezing another finish under
the wire...

I committed to doing 6 projects, so, here I will show you what did, and didn't get accomplished.

1.) My QD Sampler...

Top is done, needs batting, backing, quilting, binding & label. Not done! 8-(

2.) Country Sampler
the Rabbit Factory

DONE! 8-)

3.) Hidden Thimbles

Blocks made, but that is it! Progress made,
but not done! 8-(

4.) Holly Jolly

Disappearing 9-Patch done with 4 charm packs!!

DONE! 8-)

5.) Charm Packs on Point

DONE! 8-)
.

6.) Many Thanks
Art to Heart - Nancy Halvorsen

Being hand-quilted...
Progress made, but not done! 8-(

There you have it! My toots and fesses! 8-)

Three out of Six done...
I'm happy with that, and will continue to work at completing the last 3 by the end of 2011...

I thank all the lovely ladies that jumped on board with me to get some of their PhDs off their backs also!! You all rock! 8-)

For those of you that followed our progress,
I hope you've been able to get some of your own PhDs/UFOs/WIPs done during this first
half of 2011 too!! 8-)

32*C - feels like 44*C
translates to
89.6*F - feels like 111.2*F
Very humid! I'm one of those that
cant handle the humidity... 8-(

Stay cool!!
Happy stitchings!

Myra

Rhubarb Torte Recipe

2011-06-29T14:30:00.005-05:00

I was asked for the recipe for

something I posted yesterday...

So, here it is! 8-)

This is a very refreshing dessert on a

hot summer's day, especially nice

after a BBQ'd meal! 8-)

* Read through recipe before starting...

First:

1/2 c. water

2 T. sugar

1 T. cornstarch

Bring to a boil in microwave safe bowl in microwave, or do stove-top.

*** Set aside to cool for the meringue later...

Crust:

1 c. margarine, softened some

2 egg yolks

1/2 t. vanilla

3 T. sugar

2 c. flour

Mix ingredients together well and pat into

a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Filling:

2 T. butter or margarine, softened

4 egg yolks

1+1/2 c. sugar

4 T. flour

1 small tin Carnation Milk

(or 1/2 of larger tin)

4 to 5 c. rhubarb, cut up

Whisk first 5 ingredients of filling together well, then toss in rhubarb, stir to coat. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350*F for 45 minutes.

Meringue:

6 egg whites

4 T. sugar

1 t. vanilla

While torte is baking, beat together Meringue ingredients until stiff.

*** Now fold in the cooled cornstarch mixture that you started with.

Pour meringue over torte right after baking, and gently spread to cover; return to oven to brown under broiler. (watch it, as it doesn't take long to burn it)

Once counter cooled, cover and refrigerate till time to enjoy...

This can be made the day before a BBQ dinner.

You will be asked for the recipe, believe me!

Enjoy! 8-)

Myra

A busy day and Sew & Tell...

2011-06-28T23:31:00.001-05:00

I spent a good amount of time in the kitchen today... If you know me, that is a rare event now-a-days... 8-)

First I made some Banana Nut Muffins... As you can see, they are half eaten already... That is what happens when you don't bake very often! 8-)

Then I made 2 Rhubarb Tortes to bring to my CCC group tomorrow night... Mmm... Yum!

We have a thing that if it is your birthday during that week, the birthday girl brings something to share in celebration... Kind of like making your own birthday cake!...?... Who does that!?!?! lol!

We do!!! 8-)

I then went on to make a pot of Cream of Cauliflower Soup for supper. This time, after blending/processing the soup, I added fried and cut up Italian Farmer Sausage, as well as ripped up Kale for something different.

It was good! 8-)

I then went to my Country Rose gathering.

I hadn't been for a month, so it was nice to

see the gals again!!!

This is Pc's baby quilt she was binding... The rabbit is running away with a Log Cabin block!!!

This is what she used on the back. Nice & soft!

These are the blocks that Rs was putting together! Love the fabrics!

And since I am seeing garden goodies on lots of blogs out there, I thought I'd show you what just opened up today in mine... There should be lots more tomorrow! 8-)

This is a volunteer that just popped up along the side of the house that we don't use, but where the dogs "visit"... a bit of flowery fragrance? lol!

Finishes are constantly popping up on the PhD Challenge blog.

Two days to go till the end of the challenge. Many of the ladies are making great progress...

We have 134 finishes right now!

Pop on over there, click on the "DONE" label

to view all the finishes...

That be it for tonight!

Hope you had the most wonderful day today!

Myra

Oh my...posts are getting toooooo long again!!!

Must change that... "again"...

A finish!!! 8-)

2011-06-27T21:41:00.002-05:00

YES!!! I have my Country Sampler all done!!!

My 3rd PhD finish for the challenge!!!

Read more about my finish on the PhD Challenge blog...

On to making a baby quilt now...

Happy stitchings!

Myra

Sunday's Mini Retreat...

2011-06-26T23:38:00.004-05:00

I had a great day at our Mini Retreat today!!! Sadly I was remiss with my photo taking, so
not much to show from the day... I spent most
of my time stitching, visiting, and getting to know another blogger!

I invited Corina, another Manitoban, to join us for the day, and Joanne also joined us again...
Here they are with their work in their hands...
Privacy, no smiles showing... 8-)

Corina was binding her Strings Quilt. It is lovely, as well as the gal making it! It was nice
meeting you Corina!!! Pop on over to Corina's blog to read up on it.

Joanne was hand-quilting her Bear's Paws PhD, aiming to have it done for my PhD Challenge which ends on Thursday. Her quilt is wonderful (sadly I didn't get a photo, but you can see it on her blog), and it was nice to spend time with her at another one of our mini retreats!

Thanks for joining us gals!!! I look forward to you both joining us again in the future!! 8-)

I had also invited Irene (friend) to pop in for
a look-see. She is crafty, and is retiring
next week, so maybe we can talk her into
becoming a quilter!!! 8-)
It was nice to see you Irene!!

This is one of our CCC gals' quilt top. This was a
BOM our group had done last month. Sd liked
the block so much, she decided to make a
whole quilt for herself...

Myself, I was diligently working on the binding of one of my PhD projects. (also posted here)
I managed 3 corners and only had 3 feet to go, but my hand cramped up tonight.
Thus it will wait till tomorrow...

To all my CCC gals, it was another wonderful mini retreat today! Thanks! 8-)

Wallets 2 Wear
This was brought to my attention on Facebook, and I thought I'd share it with you.
Perhaps of interest? 8-)

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Myra

A baby quilt being planned...

2011-06-24T11:24:00.000-05:00

I found this magazine while at Safeway (grocery store) the other day,

and tossed it in my cart...

Looking through it I found 3 quilts that I

thought could be the one to make for my

first "grand-baby-to-be"... I'd been looking

around for a while for just the right pattern...

I showed my daughter all 3 patterns,

she picked this one, we looked through

my stash, picked out these 3 fabrics, and

now I need to go buy a couple yellows for it..

I'll be digging in on this one once my PhD Challenge is over in 6 days...end of June...

Back to finishing up the quilting on the

PhD project in my previous post,

and get the binding on it...

Have a great day/weekend friends! 8-)

Myra

Still doing FMQ...

2011-06-22T12:40:00.000-05:00

Yup! I'm busy quilting, though not fully

enjoying the process... I enjoy piecing the

quilt top, and hand-stitching the bindings

more... It is looking much less than perfect,

but I'm Ok with that. At least it is getting

done... Working on the borders now...

Should I have used an invisible thread? Probably... Oh well...

I am hoping to get the binding on it in time to do the hand-stitching on Sunday at the Mini Retreat my CCC group is having... That way I don't need to dismantle and set up my Pfaffy... The more I can avoid hauling my Pfaffy, the better, though I need to get my Featherweight serviced so I do have a machine that is ready to grab and go with a project for my outings...

Hope you are having a productive day!

Happy stitchings!

Myra

Quilting Progress

2011-06-20T23:00:00.002-05:00

Does slow and steady win the race?

Not always, but at least they eventually finish...

That is how things are going with my PhDs

right now... I am not going to get my 6

committed done for my PhD Challenge,

but I WILL get a 3rd one done!!!

I've been quilting my Country Sample
(#2 on my list) the last 2 days...

Had enough of it today, the rest can wait till tomorrow, and hopefully I'll get the
binding on by day's end...

Happy stitchings!

Myra

DEDON NESTREST... I want one!!!

2011-06-20T09:24:00.033-05:00

Isn't this charming?

Can you see yourself here, in a DEDON Nestrest, reading a good book, flipping through some quilt magazines, doing some hand-stitching, sharing a glass of wine and conversation with a friend, or just
taking a good long snooze...?

I SURE COULD!!! 8-)

Love it! ...?... Not that I have a place for one,
nor could I afford it... To dream...

Thanks Mrs.A for bring this wonderful

~~daydream~~ product to my attention!!!

Myra

PS: I finally figured out how to add the comment option on my "Pages" now! Yippee!! 8-)

2011-06-19T01:11:00.007-05:00

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

to all the dads in the world!!

May you all enjoy this day with your families!

SIL on the left, is a Father to be very soon...

DH on the right, Father of three...

My Father, of two, Grand-Father of three...

Wishing you all a good day of sun,

fun, food, games, and laughter... 8-)

Hugs & blessings,

Myra

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PS: Here is my progress on my knitting.

Two sweaters, and one pair of leggings started...

Some Wonky Bits Show & Tell

2011-06-18T10:38:00.004-05:00

These photos are from the last few Wonky Bits gathering days. We gather twice a month...

Lp's strip of hexagons,

and my blimp of hexagons...

I have learned, if I ever do hexies again, I will do them in strips instead of groupings...

Live and learn!!! 8-)

This is Lp's finished Tisket a Tasket BOM,

that Bunny Hills offered.

Pg's Star quilt. This was a class that MPQ offered a while back... You can see De's here...

Here is a MPQ Challenge quilt Pg whipped up in a week, from start to finish.

Here is my latest knitting project. Another sweater for the bun that is in the oven, which is my darling GrCh (grandchild)... I'm learning to read knitting instructions, and what the abbr meanings actually are. I am also learning that not all instructions are error free... 8-)

I finished knitting the yoke of this little sweater, only to realize that the instructions didn't have me put in button holes for the future buttons!!! Duh!! 8-(

Another little pattern booklet and yarn for a future project for GrCh...

OK! Enough playing on the comp, and blog hopping! There is time for more of that tonight! Time to get back to my FMQ!!!

Hope you are all having a productive day! 8-)

Myra

Show & Tell

2011-06-17T00:11:00.002-05:00

Lots to catch up with yet after my
comp problem hiatus...

This is the May CCC BOM grouping that
I won on June 1st...
Yaaay!!! I finally won one!!!

Here they are displayed on my wall at home...

There are a few more blocks to come in yet...

At our small group retreat that following weekend, we were pleasantly surprized to find that there was a lovely stone patio added to the cottage since we were there in April...
We made good use of it! 8-)

First thing I did was finish up knitting up this baby afghan that I'm making for my G-Babe to be... Silly me I thought 3 balls would be enough...NOT!!! Now I have to go find more...

Very soft, and fun to knit up...

Then I made June's CCC BOM scrappy
block for the next draw...

...and since I won May's block, it is up to me to whip up a block along with instructions to present to the gals for the July BOM... Already made, but can't reveal it just yet... Surprize ya know!?! 8-)

This is Yn's Iron Carrier that she made
at the retreat.

Here she is opening it up.

The outside when flattened out.

The ironing pad side up... Very handy!!

Too cute! I'll be making one!! 8-)

This is A's "quilt as you go" double sided butterfly project that she was working on...

This is De's Lone Star and Log Cabin quilt. It took a bit of fussing and ripping, but she got it put together!!! All it needs are the borders now...

Dl started her 2 fabric paper-pieced project...

De's Star Quilt... I believe it was done like
a stack & whack...

Ls' baby quilt gift. Panel pictures and Disappearing 4-Patches.

Ls's finished raffle donation quilt...

Ls's redwork snowmen that she received as a gift. She started making the pieces to sash them...

The gang that was out for this retreat...

My work station. Putting the binding on one
of my PhDs for my challenge...

Here it is finished a few days after the retreat.

You can read a bit more about it (my frustrations) on the PhD Challenge blog here...

Glad I got a 2nd one completed, and now I am
on to my 3rd, hoping to have it done before
the end of the month...

Will have some Wonky Bit Show & Tell
in the next day or two...

Thanks for visiting!

Happy stitches!

Myra

My little get away trip with friend Wendy...

2011-06-16T11:45:00.005-05:00

We had never visited our own provinces south-western area, so that is what we did at the end of May... Beautiful hills, valleys, and waterways... In our part of Manitoba we live on flat prairie land...

We stopped for a coffee break,. and came to a place with a camel... in Manitoba, Canada!?! Yup! In Glenboro, a town just south of Manitoba's own Carberry Desert... A desert in Canada!?! Yup! We've got it! Hot stuff! 8-)

We ended up in the town Boissevain for the night, home of the big painted turtle... Due to Turtle Mountain Provincial Park being just south of it. 8-)

They have an lovely looking church there that had to be photographed, of course... 8-)

The next day, as we drove south, we came upon more of these wind turbines. We seem to be getting quite a few up in our province... New age...

Drove over the Canadian/US border at the International Peace Gardens. It would have been nice to stop there to have a look around, but it was raining quite hard at the time...

In the States, we stopped for a break in Dunseith, which also had a big turtle, due to being just south of that Turtle Mountain Park...

It was made of tire rims...

An interesting looking barn...

In Minot we visited the Scandinavian Heritage Center where they have a wonderful buildings on the grounds there to see... A lovely park like setting... We had a nice little tour...

This building had awesome carvings all over it... Too bad it was close. Would have loved to see the inside... I guess it only opens for tourist season in the summer...?

Further on in our 5 day tour, we stopped at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Washburn, North Dakota. Had a nice little tour of the center and Fort Mandan. The fort was very compact.
Very interesting...

You know how many times I've been to Fargo and not seen this Visitors Center!?! Again, it wasn't open for us to pop in...

We did a fair amount of shopping and dining, but we also made time for our game playing in the evenings at the hotel... 8-)

We played Scrabble, Appletters, and didn't even have time for Canasta as we had planned cause we were having so much fun with the word games...

Did we stop in any quilt shops? No, but I did make it to Mills End Textiles in Fargo!!! 8-)

The first 5 and then 7 & 8th fabrics is what I bought there... The other fabrics I had

at home already....

Bought a couple new patterns, in hopes of making them for Gr-babe for next summer...

I also bought some yarn, and knitted 3 balls up already... Too bad I didn't buy enough for a whole baby afghan... I hope I can match some up at "Michael's" here!!

Tomorrow I will show you a finish from 2 weeks ago...?... Oops! It is the one in my header now... So much to catch up on when the comp has been down...

Now, time to see what you've all been up to!! 8-)

Myra

Quilt Galery Weekly Contest...

2011-05-27T04:00:00.004-05:00

A scheduled post - As you read this, I am away for a "Mom's" 6-day getaway with a friend... Yippee!!!

First let me say "Thank-you!" to all that took the time to vote for my "Grandpa's Hollyhocks" last week!! Very much appreciated! It came in forth... 8-)

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I've decided to enter another one of my quilts!

This week's theme is "Wildlife"

This is the quilt I made for my brother and S-I-L for their 25th wedding anniversary in 2008... They are avid campers, fishers, hunters, and always exploring new lakes and surrounding areas.

I truly enjoyed making this quilt for them, and was pleased to hear they hung it up in their living-room, right that week I gave it to them... It is nice when someone appreciates your time and efforts in this way... 8-)

Entry photos for Contest "Wildlife" will pop up on Friday, and voting runs from Friday to Sunday midnight. There is only one vote per IP address.

Would love for you to go there and vote for mine, "Gone Camping"! 8-)

Thanks!

Myra

CCC BOM - May

2011-05-24T11:30:00.004-05:00

Our latest block - "Spinning Star"

Falcon (cam) chicks hatched!
Shucks! I missed it!!!
Click on the start/arrow button on video screen itself...

THANK-YOU to those that popped on over to the Quilting Gallery's Weekly Contest and voted for my "Hollyhocks" quilt!
Much appreciated! 8-)

Myra

Reminder...Wink-Wink...

2011-05-21T09:41:00.004-05:00

I entered my "Grandpa's Hollyhocks" quilt into the Quilting Gallery's Weekly Themed Contest.

Theme being "Birds & Insects"

(Click link to see quilts entered, and to vote just below them)

A first time entry for me!

The entry photos/write-ups are
put up for viewing now.

Voting is Friday to Sunday.

I would love for you to vote for mine!

hint-hint-wink-wink.... 8-)

Myra

Bloggers' Quilt Festival!

2011-05-19T19:41:00.007-05:00

Hi there! I'm another late comer to the festival! What a great idea for showcasing all our wonderful creations!!

Here, I am sharing the queen size quilt that I made last year, for my DD2 and her Mr.Rose, for their wedding gift. They wanted a wilderness themed quilt, since they are big into fishing and camping.

I didn't know where to begin, but for buying the appropriate fabrics for such a quilt. How to use them was another question.

Looking through my patterns/books nothing jumped out at me as "Yes! That is the one!" Then I then came upon something in my blog hopping visits, that I thought "something like that would be good", thus I designed this quilt to help showcase the fabrics...

I really enjoyed creating this quilt of love for my darlings, and they absolutely love it!! 8-)

Here are the pillow cases I included in the quilt gift... Tis a joy to see the quilt set on their bed...

With this project, I learned that I do produce well under pressure, and that I enjoyed creating the pattern for it. Now I am creating a "mystery quilt" for my quilt group, and I bought EQ-7 to play with... Fun stuff!

Thank you Amy for leading this Bloggers' Quilt Festival! Pop on over to check out all the lovely creations that were linked in for your viewing pleasure...

Enjoy!

Myra

Vote for mine... 8-)

2011-05-19T14:55:00.007-05:00

I entered my "Grandpa's Hollyhocks" quilt into the Quilting Gallery's Weekly Themed Contest.

Theme being "Birds & Insects"

A first time entry for me!

The entry photos/write-ups are
put up for viewing on Friday.

Voting is Friday to Sunday.

I would love for you to vote for mine!

hint-hint-wink-wink.... 8-)

Myra

PS: Perhaps of interest to you, this is our Winnipeg Falcons (Falcon Cam) that we are watching for hatching eggs/chicks to come... 8-)

Image by:
Kenneth Fink - NPS Photo
Photo borrowed from this website...

Homemade Laundry Detergent

2011-05-17T12:47:00.002-05:00

I made some homemade

laundry detergent this week!

I ended up with just about 3 full jugs...

There are so many recipes out there for Homemade Laundry Detergent...

This one is similar to what I made...

Cause I can't find the one I used again...

Pennies per wash compared to store bought...

We'll see how it performs!?!
Back to my laundry... 8-)

Happy washing! 8-)

Myra