Monday 3-31

Two major things today. First, H & R Landscaping coming to help me with some questions I have about my yard and flower beds. I'm really looking forward to that. So I want to make a list of questions and also plants I would like to get. Second, I have mending done, so today I begin with the planning part of a wall quilt for my sister Pat.

I have clean up to do in the flower beds and trimming of bushes and trees, before the spring growing begins. Lots of outside things on my list, like staining the front and back decks. I may want to do some stenciling on the front porch deck, I'll think on that more.

I made another annual promise to myself that I will NOT go and buy plants until I have all the flower beds cleaned out. Yea, right............. I haven't kept that promise, ever. When I get into a plant farm I have no self controll. I want it all. For many years I told my dear daughter Sarah that it was her job and previlage to go with me. She would beg not to, but I still made her go. She was quite embarassed to pull the red wagon up to the check out counter and tell the woman that there was more to come. So by the end of 1-2 hours we would have so many plants that the Van was full, even under the seats and between her feet and I secretly vowed to myself to return for more.

So looking forward to planning Pats quilt. I found the pattern in April 08 American Patchwork & Quilting. Problem oneis, it is 60 inches square and we want about 40. I have all the fabric, washed and ready to go. The magizine only had two diamond sizes to use and the rest are all measurments that is problem two. After two cups of coffe with chocolate raspberry cream, I think I am ready.

Keep tuned. I'm off to see the wizard. Bye

I'm New!

This is my first post on my first blog. I am hoping to connect with others about quilting, my faith in the Lord, and flower gardening.

I am a retired mother of three grown children. I live in Michigan, and I have two grandchildren.

Currently, I am working on a wall quilt for my older sister Pat. It is an 8-point star quilt in greens and rust colors. I am trying to reduce the pattern by one-third, and in the process, I'm pulling out my hair at the same time!

I should be working on it more than playing with this blog! More to come on that later!