Which topics would you rather see me blog about the most?
Getting Ready To Dig My Garden
I planted tomato, eggplant,peppers okra and more
Apple themed IRISH Chain Quilt Top
I made this. 100% cotton
Big Pinwheel Quilt Top
I enjoyed making this beautiful quilt top; and it's available for finishing into a quilt.
I, also, make beautiful Cat Quilts. MANY MORE to come.
Your lovable Princess (cat) should love this Handmade Quilt/ Blanket
Patchwork Pocket
I added a Patchwork/Strippy/Pieced pocket on one of my latest tote bags.
Preview of the Garden digging that prompted the RedBird Post.
Stay tuned for the garden digging update
The Lavendar Plant that Survived Winter
Hoping that it totally bounces back
Snow on Dec. 25, 2010
Tilapia-It's good fer ya'
A peek from an upcoming story
Do you love APPLIQUE ??
A struggling cucumber
A baby struggling amidst the heat to become an adult.
Pretty Yellow Squash Bloom
...or this could be a cucumber.
There once was a house on this foundation
Snow photo-A cool summer reminder
This is a show day photo that was taken Feb 2010. Should be cooling during the hot summer months.
This was a beautiful day in the neighborhood
Thars SNOW in dem thar hills.
Vampires after dark !!
Could there be a slew of VAMPIRES living on this mountain ??
Guess what this is
An interesting surface don't you think
Bell Pepper
Just a tiny bell pepper that I grew in my garden last summer.
Just another winter road.
There is no fork in this road.
More signs of FALL Autumn
Taken Oct. 30, 2009 in the Southeast USA
Still Fall Autumn
Many leaves to rake. Taken October 30, 2009
HandmadeDiva purse style
A sample of what's to come. Yes, this one is for sale. Click on the photo to view or purchase; and to see other lovely items on my website.
Here's what's NEW for the DIVA in you.
Pretty new pink and white shoulder bag purse.
In which type project should I use my hand appliqued red bird Cardinal??
Roses on Parade Shoulderbag Purse
Great for the dressy and pretty event.
The perfect fall leaf
All gold and orange, found in my back yard
Fall is in the air in my neck of the woods
High above the trees
A pecan tale
This is from the pecan tree in my front yard. The pecans began dropping in late July, seriously, and they are terrible. Not a good crop this year.
Not so good pecans
I haven't found one yet that was edible. I have noticed a few partially eaten ones that the squirrels dropped that seemed pretty good. I guess they're finding the best ones way up in the tree before they fall.
Fall in the clouds
A fall sky with clouds
Fall Foliage
Leaves changing colors
Love the sun spackle.
Oh, the glare of the setting sun in my camera lenses.
Can a Squirrel enjoy a nut???
This little squirrel sat in my pecan tree in the front yard enjoying his pecans. Gave me the perfect photo.
Fall Leaves
I found these wonderful fall colored leaves in my backyard.
While caring for the chickens today, I gazed down and found some of the most wonderfully colored Fall - Autumn - Winter leaves.
The lone feather, and the straw decided to join the party. 😂
I usually rake, but not this year, so far.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Is it Fall or Autumn?
There is no denying that Fall /Autumn is here.
Most of the leaves are beautifully colored; and there are many that have lost their holdings and have met the ground.
Tis a prettiful season, in the woods, once again.
Tis a prettiful season, in the woods, once again.
Oh, and thank goodness, the record-breaking Summer-heat is gone with the wind.
Friday, June 26, 2020
WineGrapesLog Cabin
FLORAL Gold GLITTER Quilt Blocks
11 x 11 inches.
Wonderful - but, you can't get drunk off them. LOL.
Love the gold glitter accent.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
RosesFlowers
Pieced Quilt Top
Apprx. 47 x 46 inches.
~ Black, Red, White, Stripes, Turquoise ~
Pinwheels and Rail Fences.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
SpringFloral - Fall LeavesBERRIES
LogCabinQuiltBlocks
Apprx. 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 each.
I have made many log cabin blocks during my sewing career.
Love the gold - accented leaves and berries.
Log cabin blocks can be arranged numerous different ways.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Purple Pastel and Turkey Red Floral Garden
Ohio Star Quilt Blocks
Roses
Apprx. 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches each.
Tulips Pastel Quilt Blocks
It's always difficult to get matching seam - points on this type block.
Love the creamy tonal mini florals.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Hand Embroidery - Embroidered
FANTASYFloral - UNIQUEQuilt Block
Apprx. 9.50 x 9.75
I hand - embroidered this beautiful little gem, myself.
This is my own unique design. I used my imagination and free-hand drew the flowers and the leaves, and then did the embroidery with good quality DMC embroidery floss.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Lover's KnotQuilt Blocks
11 x 11 inches each.
I'm new at making this type of block.
After creating the 9 - patch units, and matching the seams, the rest is easy. LOL.
I love to design, craft and read; and is a divorced mom and YOUNG grandma. Did I mention that I am, also, mom to six lovely hen chicken!!! I hold a college degree; and is a former secretary.