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My design wall doesn't look too bad at the moment, only one layer on it!
There are 87 9 patches, a few spare 4 patches, some bits and pieces to a set of swap blocks, a lone blue star block, a newspaper article, instructions on how to make endless binding. A little wall plaque from a friend.
My wall is made of Styrofoam insulation board and is about 8x8 ft. 1 1/2" thick, I can stick pins in it to hold my blocks up.
Monday goals, I don't think I am going to make any this week. I'm not feeling well and having medical tests, we're still planting soybeans (but down to the last little bit) and I'm too beat to even do the dishes! But when I don't feel good, I have fits of nostalgia, and found these two old photos.
This is Buster or "Toad" as we called him. He was about "half a horse" 900# or so. He was well broke, gentle, and could keep up with the big boys. All kids want a horse, I had horses, and so we bought Buster. He was the best starter horse! Laura Beth is about six in the picture. His only fault was that he was so fat and slick it was hard to keep a saddle in the middle of his back, the first day we were riding him it slipped around underneath his belly (oh--all you horse people are cringing as I was!) and Laura Beth was dumped on the ground screaming and crying. He just sighed patiently and stood all relaxed with his hind leg cocked up under him--the look on his face was "fix it and get that kid out from underneath me"! Usually when that happens the horse goes totally crazy and runs kicking and bucking trying to get that "thing" hanging underneath their belly off. But not Buster. He was worth his weight in gold!
Next is a picture of my mother and Laura Beth when we were on a weekend trip. Yes, my mother was red headed and freckled. She had cancer even then, and although the trip was hard for her she loved it. There was shopping, carnival rides, an open ferry boat ride around the lake at sunset, the beach, it was all great fun for the three of us. Laura Beth loved her dearly, and says the reason she wanted to become a nurse was influenced by seeing her grandmother sick and in the hospital. Both these pictures were in about 1990.
And since we had an early supper yesterday with Laura Beth, Nick, and Mason--a few more pictures!
This is Mason's usual sunny face. Did you notice Laura Beth trying to hide behind Mason. Too bad, I got a picture of her anyway!
Mason and Grandpa had a great time, they went to Culver's and had a hot fudge sundae. Mason watched that spoon every time Grandpa took a bite, and could hardly wait for his! And his favorite toy--a plastic straw! And Grandpa's moustache!
It's a beautiful day, we had a light shower of rain this morning, and now the sun is shining and the birds are singing. We are going to Sioux Falls later to meet with Laura Beth, Mason and Nick--they are there for a wedding. I will get to see Mason and enjoy all their company, at least for a little while.
But on to the stash report. Nothing bought, nothing finished this week, so I'm still a -7 yds. But I'm ok with that, I have several projects "in the works" so more finishes are coming. Thanks to Judy and the Stash Reports I buy much more responsibly.
What my stash needs is for me to go thru and pull out all the small pieces of yardage and cut them into noodles and bricks. I use them the most, so it's a good idea. A few Nickel squares for "just in case". Maybe I will do that in color groups, and see if the stash becomes more workable. What do you think? Any ideas out there??
I haven't done much sewing except to cut the Disappearing 9 Patch blocks. I have some errands I HAVE to get done in the afternoon, but I should be far enough ahead of Ken and the planter that it shouldn't matter. "Annie the Anteater" has a tummy ache and needs to see a tractor doctor, we rented another tractor so we aren't held up. I admit, I really MISS Annie, she is easier to turn, has more power (although she is rated 155hp, and the tractor we rented is supposed to 195hp!) and I can pull through wet spots easier. But beggars can't be choosy!
This tractor is a Case IH 7240 front wheel assist. Annie is much older, a Case IH 3588--2+2. That means she is a full time 4 wheel drive. "Big Red" is pretty and shiny, has a nice interior and a comfy seat. And the radio looks fancy, but I haven't tried it.
I had wanted to take pictures of my camping area, but it was overcast and drizzling, so that will have to wait until another day. I packed up my laundry and perishables and drove home this morning, I am off until next week and if it doesn't rain I will help Ken tomorrow.
But remember I said I needed (okay--not NEEDED, maybe wanted is the better word?) projects to sew on in the camper? Tonight I cut out enough pieces to make a Disappearing 9 Patch. I used some of that batik I bought last week, a solid dark purple, and a soft yellow. Do you like them??
I won't sew any more of these, I will save them to work on while camping.
I'm having a brain block to think of goals for this week. We are still planting soybeans so I think I will be helping with that. Spent Sat-Sun-Mon, and will spend Tuesday volunteering at the Visitor Center. The weekend I think is spent babysitting Mason maybe. But I have a few possible ones
- Cut out a project to work on while camping
- work on pink/purple/green UFO
- put together some bricks and stepping stones blocks--they are all pieced in a tote
I have a few other things that I need to get done, so I don't lack for projects, I lack for time!! Still have a few flowers to put in the ground, but the garden is done.
I wanted to post a picture I took with my phone, but I don't have it quite figured out yet and I'm too tired to read the manual! The weather was overcast, cold, and a bit drippy all weekend, and we were quite busy in the Visitor Center. I like it that way, makes the days go fast. And I enjoy all the people, from the very young to the "young at heart"!!
Judy asked what's on our design wall, so I will have to take a picture when I get home. I'm glad she didn't ask for a picture inside my closet or the top of my cutting table, or even underneath my big table! Now THAT'S scarey!!
Sunday Stash Reports roll around fast when you've bought fabric! When I was plodding along not getting much done, I didn't have anything to report!
This week I finished the Serenity quilt--that used 13 yards. And the blue and cream Irish chain used 15--so that's 28 yards used. But, uh, I bought 35 yards the other day. Oh, I don't regret any of it, three jelly rolls, a charm pack, and a piece of pink, brown, and rust, colors I am low on. And a piece to coordinate for some backing. So I feel good about my purchases, they were needed! And, I bought them all on sale and even used a 60% off coupon on the backing! So that made them even better!~
So that puts me -7 yds for the year. But I'm still feeling good about my stash! Thanks Judy, I'm buying much more responsibly!
There are 87 9 patches, a few spare 4 patches, some bits and pieces to a set of swap blocks, a lone blue star block, a newspaper article, instructions on how to make endless binding. A little wall plaque from a friend.
Mason and Grandpa had a great time, they went to Culver's and had a hot fudge sundae. Mason watched that spoon every time Grandpa took a bite, and could hardly wait for his! And his favorite toy--a plastic straw! And Grandpa's moustache! 
This tractor is a Case IH 7240 front wheel assist. Annie is much older, a Case IH 3588--2+2. That means she is a full time 4 wheel drive. "Big Red" is pretty and shiny, has a nice interior and a comfy seat. And the radio looks fancy, but I haven't tried it. 
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