Tuesday's Treasures

Good Morning friends! When March began, the weather person predicted that it would come in like a lamb and go out like a lion; that certainly seems to be the case here in Colorado. Last week we got about 7" of snow and tomorrow we are supposed to get some more as well as Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Really?! Today seems like it will be a nice day and I will be at home, so hoping to get Hunter out for a walk. I don't like it when I miss our walks and I'm pretty sure he doesn't like it either. I have two granddaughters coming over this morning so think I'll take them along. This is the last block I finished for the Splendid Sampler sew along; I like it a lot. I've skipped the embroidery blocks; I also am starting another sampler that the club I've joined is doing. It is a traditional quilt, so I'm sure I'll like it.

I mentioned yesterday that I was visiting a friend and getting a necklace for another friend whose birthday is tomorrow. Here is the necklace I bought my neighbor-isn't it gorgeous!

When I got to my friends yesterday she also had a present waiting for me, although my birthday is not for another week. She was so thoughtful, my gift held a soy candle, a pair of small bunny salt&pepper shakers and a book by Philip Yancey. She knew Mr. Yancey's mom quite well and I was touched at the gifts.
My friend sells her items on Poshmark, which I'd never heard of before. I love her stones and am sure my neighbor will love this also.
Well, I want to get downstairs before the girls get here, so I best bid you good day.
Seize the day!
Noreen

A Little of This, A Little of That

Bright Monday blessings to you! I hope you had a great weekend and a bit of nice weather so you could get out and about. Our weekend was fine, productive and relaxed. Hubby was running work errands on Saturday morning, so I got time to sew. This first block was the pattern we received on Thursday and I finally got to it. For those of you who embroider, please don't look too closely-it's been at least 15 years since I did any and it took quite a while to remember how(it isn't the best looking, but it's done). I choose to do this square in other fabrics and not sure it will go in the quilt top I end up making. I will say that working with such tiny pieces has brought out a little ocd in me, which is an o.k. trait with quilting.

Here are the first three blocks and I'm happy with the colors I choose I choose for the top too, but by the end of the year I may be so tired of browns, tans and reds.

Here is one more Honor Flight Square that I made yesterday; I really like the look on this square.  I have sewing with the girls this week and think I may cut out fabric for them and then have each set of sisters make a square with help.  I think it would be a great lesson for them to learn to honor those who have fought for our country.

Today I have to run to the store to pick up a few more things for tomorrow~I'm having two friends over for lunch. I initially thought about just salad, rolls and dessert,  but have changed me mind and am going to make a crustless quiche, salad, almond cake with fresh fruit on it.  This afternoon I am also taking my neighbor to a mushroom farm down the road to see what type of mushrooms they sell.  I may even add some to the quiche.  I'm hoping to sew this afternoon, but also need to tidy up a bit.
On a side note, as I was redoing dates on our white board calendar on the fridge, I realized today was my mom's birthday-she would have been 103, instead she's celebrating with Jesus.  Happy Birthday Mom.
I hope you have a great day today, may you have sunshine and giggles.
Noreen