UFO's

I am trying to finish some things from the last 4 years.  It is not a good idea to let some projects go that long especially those that come with multi-page directions as Judy Niemeyer's Japanese Fan.
Can't find a template for cutting the pieces for one of the two corner patterns.  LA is coming to my rescue.
My second nesting of bluebirds fledged without me on Wednesday of last week.  Just waiting to clean out the nest.  Have missed their toing and froing with the feedings.  It seems as if there is an atmospheric wall around wayne county to keep out the rain.  It has been over two weeks and with the wind and heat things are drying up.  I am careful not to wish for rain as so many people last week suffered flooding.
The morning (8am) sun on Sunday morning comes through the stained glass windows and throws beautiful watercolor-like images on the wall in the church.

The next picture is of a baby quilt for K's baby due next month.  just finished the binding and have to do label.  This is not the one I made but mine is similar.

My golf team!!! for Branch Pope Memorial Golf tournament.  We gave out two $1000 scholarships this year to two students from Rosewood who will be entering ECU in the fall.  It was a wonderful tournament with 19 teams.  We did not win but had a great day.

I have three quilts ready to put together and quilt.  Maybe can get one done before Thursday meeting.

Peaceful quilting.

Sally

Cool fans

Finally getting back to "Japanese fan" by Judy Neimeyer I began with Lucille Amos in ..2012 I think.
Just finished the fans (30) and have 10 more border sections and four corners.
This work is not hard just tedious. It is on my ufo list to get finished this year!
Hope my eyes hold out.
Clear quilting today.
Sally

Favorite things

This is a favorite time of the year for me. I give my gardenias until June 1 to start blooming or else... not that I could do anything about it. They don't last long on the bush or in the house but I pick a hand full each morning on the way back from walking my dog to replace the ones in the house.
I love the new line from Tula Pink, "chipper", and used the versitile "Greek cross" pattern from "quilters cache" for the table runner.
I am looking forward to some nicer weather this week.  Although, not loving hot weather, I say each rainy overcast day is a day not in the 90's.
Cooler quilting.
Sally

Bulls eye

Well it took all day but I finally got this quilted. Now for binding. This was a blind block exchange I think in 2011.yikes. just could not think how to quilt it and got help from m.q. P. M.Q. of course stands for master quilter. I like it and just did lines in border. Already too busy.
I am dedicated to clearing away some oooold projects. Unfortunately most involve getting them quilted.
Two more are ready to quilt. Maybe this week.
Windy quilting.

Magic squares

Just finished this top. I had put most of the squares together a few months ago.
Easter and other events intruded but I am determined to finish up some projects.
Will try a new pattern P suggested for a quilt tomorrow. I am planning on being home all day. Cecil will be glad.
Rainy quilting.
Sally

Withdrawal

I did not realize how much having a working computer was a part of my daily routine.  I am addicted to free cell and checking blogs.  When my server@$#%&* said I was eligible for a new modem enabling me to access the faster speed in my area I said yes because my computer had been sooooooslow.  That was a week ago and just yesterday thanks to my neighbor I was able to get on my computer again.  That was after numerous hours on the phone (at times my cell because the house line was with the server and down also).  Anyway I could use my cell but doing any amount of typing on the cell was not for ff (fat fingers).
Anyway today the sky is blue the sun is out it was cold for our walk and God is good.
We are giving K and S a baby shower this afternoon and all is ready.
Just went outside and the cardinals are eating the sunflower seeds, the blue jay is squawking, and the momma and poppa blue birds are feeding the three babies in the nest.  If they keep on the babies won't be able to get out.  I keep watching hoping to see them fly! I am also watching for the resident hawks flying high above.  It is indeed a wonderful world.
The picture below was taken last week when the rhododendron was in full bloom.
Time to work.
not quilting
Sally

Withdrawal

Getting ready for the shower.