Grandmother's Choice BOW

I liked the block this week for two reasons...easy and then I had an idea to personalize the blocks.  I went thru the 37 that we have done so far and tried to determine who will "sign" the block.  Most of them were pretty easy to determine through Barbara Brackman's history lessons with each block.  I am still deciding on a couple, but for the most part there is a lady who played a part in the suffrage movement on each block.  I was looking for a handwriting font and then said...hmmm I wonder if there are their actual signatures out there...wonders of the Internet.  I have found some and will continue to look...I have started with Lucy Stone on block 37. Here is her signature and below how it came out on the block. Now on to the other 36 ;o)

It's that time of year...

Time to sign up for Primitive Gatherings Summer BOW...yes block of the week.  Loved it from last year...hmmmm need to finish that one ;o)  Just look at the wonderful picture below.  Usually you also get a "freebie" with your block, but it is not posted on Lisa's blog yet.  Go sign up now!

Happy Scrappy Spring Row 1

Well I was able to finish Row 1 of Happy Scrappy Spring 1/2 size.  Math to make smaller was not hard to do and was good for me.  Kaaren posted Row 2 on Wednesday so I need to get going on that too.  It seemed to be easier with 9 patches and no flying geese...I do think I will substitute an embroidery design this time...we will see. Hope you like. I love the bunny tale.

Catching up...

I was really happy this weekend when I finally got caught up on Barbara Brackman's Grandmother's Choice BOW.  Between the move and Snowbound quilt a long I got a little  a lot behind.  With over half done, I have started to ponder sashing ideas.  I loved the one I did with her Civil War BOW, but know I will not do that sashing with this quilt.  I am getting closer to narrowing one down.  To view my progress, go to my Grandmother's Choice page here.

Finishes

I seem to be into pin cushions at the moment.  From left to right: Buggy Barn 2012  kit, Buggy Barn Digby Dog kit, and Pig in a Blanket Wools made by my good friend, Brenda, with her hand dyed wools.  Now to use as pin cushions...hmmm...have a hard time sticking pins in a dog or bird...the pig? Well I guess I could think of it as pig on a stick...sorry Brenda.

Starting to rest

Well Bob and I have been unpacking, finding new places to go...like grocery store, gas station, restaurants...usual stuff and now I think I have it down.  I still need to get my library card, but that is hopefully going to happen tomorrow.
The dogs are getting comfortable with the surroundings and the wildlife as you can see with Toby below.

It is rather funny because they will NOT go into the water.  Buddy "fell" in today trying to drink out of this big water dish and was able to get out quicker than I could get there.  He definitely did not like it.  All the other dogs came by to see if he was okay...it's not like he can't swim or anything!

I have been working on the Snowbound Quilt along with Pat and it is so close to being done!  I only have to find my embroidery threads to finish up...now off to find that box!

Happy Easter

Well it wouldn't be Easter if the Easter Pug did not make an appearance.  Please have a joyous one with your family.

I did find this cute picture also...I know weird humor.