Another Finish!

Another one done and off the list!  Very pretty colors and nice piecing...  this client does beautiful work!  I used the circle lord Gingko template..two motifs, for the block designs; a line dancing variation in the triangles, and pumpkin seed in the sashing.   Quilters Dream cotton select batting; Superior "Lava" thread.



"L" x8 ,then "B"x8... offset 1 step



"L"x8, then "B" x8





Circle Lord Gingko template



I used motifs "B"



and "L"



Makes a pretty design.

Text messaging

I have been very slow to embrace text messaging.  Just didn't see the need, someone wants to send me a message...I have e-mail.  Want to talk, I have a cell phone that is always on and with me.

It's not that I don't like technology...I couldn't function without my computer.  I'm even understand a little more than half of it...what I don't get, I'm fortunate to have Mary, who helps me get the rest.

Well, I recently added a texting package to my cell phone.  Why, you say?  My oldest granddaughter, Kara (14 in Oct) has started texting me...every day...sometimes several times a day.  She used to talk to me on the phone a lot.  That stopped when she was about 12.  But she will text.  So, for me it was a no brainer...now I have that daily contact with her which is so wonderful!  Especially since she lives so far away.  I did figure out pretty quick you need a phone that has a full normal keyboard(albeit tiny).  Grandpa Trout won't have texting on his phone....

But, when Kara sends a message to him thru me....he says;"write her back and tell her....yada yada,  and sign my name"   I told him if he adds the texting to his phone, he can tell her himself.  He still rumbles "if they want to talk to me they can call"...blah,blah,blah!

He'll come around though....everytime Kara sends him a message through me, that he can't respond to  directly, wears away at his resolve.  Won't be long now!

See, even old dogs can learn new tricks. And this particular trick lets me be a daily part of my granddaughter's life...there's nothing but good about that!

A Finish

I finished the small colored piece. The pattern is from Irena Bluhm's book.  I did add a little extra detail to the center flower.  I used Derwent Inktense Pencils, and both textile mediums recommended in the book as well as the fixer.  I hate to heat set!  I used two batting's; warm & white on the bottom and Quilters Dream Puff on the top.  The fabric I used for the top was Pimatex PFD.  Turned out sort of cute.  I'll probably eventually bead the edge to finish it.  It is small ~15 inches square.



And the back is a piece of fabric that I hand dyed last fall



Now, on to the next project!

Harry wanted to say hi

Are you sick of hand dyes yet??

I certainly am not, nor will I ever be!  I got a wonderful package in the mail today...the custom palettes that I ordered from Vicki.  And oh boy are they gorgeous!  The photographs don't begin to show the beauty of either the depth of color or texture.  Thanks, Vicki for more beautiful stuff!

palette #1



palette #2



and turquoise to grape gradation. This is fabulous not only for the color, but that it runs selvage to selvage.  Much more versatile that way.



And then I did a little messing around with a sample using Irena Bluhm's technique... in between editing video.



I also want to say thanks to Mary. She is doing a wonderful job helping get the new site up and running.  Aren't sisters the greatest?

SO, what did you do today?

Looky what I got today!

First up, I received a signed copy of my friend Cathy Wiggins new book! "Clowns on Parade" You can see it and purchase it here. Congratulations again, Cathy!

And then, new stuff from Vicki. Isn't this just yummy! Love those colors and all the texture.
And this is a selvage to selvage gradation...boy is this rich looking! Good work, as always Vicki!
I've actually commissioned her to develop some custom palettes for me. Looking forward to seeing those!

If you haven't yet tried Vicki's fabric, head over to her shop. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

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Goodnight Teddy

You will be missedjust as your brothers still are today.

A life full of very human flaws; but that did so much for so many. May you find peace. I thank you for all you did for this nation.

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