Showing posts with label Weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weather. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

It’s a Jammie Day here in Texas

Last night we had rain, sleet, snow and ice.  So today the town in almost shut down.  Terrible roadways and stranded motorists.  I feel so grateful that I no longer have to get out in it or make a decision about what to do.  So I stayed in my jammies all day and sewed.

About 10 days ago I went to a quilting retreat so I thought I would show you some of the little projects that I worked on.

This was a fabric challenge quilt and we had to focus on the acorns hence, the oak leaves.  The applique is a freebie from Sentimental Stitches.  It is from an antique quilt called Beyond the Cherry Tree.  I was pleased with the end result.

Acorn Challenge 001

I also completed these tops.  I ran out of red fabric for the border on one, so I will just bind it in blue.  I think that the little one is so cute.  I want Mr. Quilts to make me a doll bed so I can use these little cuties. Small Quilts 002 Small Quilts 001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also worked on this wall hanging called House on the Square by Jacqueline Paton.  I have since placed all of the red wool chimneys on the top.  Maybe I will sew them down tomorrow because it looks like it will be a repeat of today. This was a fun quilt  to make.

House on the Square

Until next time – stay warm.

Pat

Sunday, January 9, 2011

It is Snowing in Texas

Today we are getting our first, and probably our last, snow of the year.  Here in North Central Texas snow is rare.  I don’t think this one will be a big one like last year when we got 12 inches.

Snow in Texas 001   Snow in Texas 002 Snow in Texas 003Here in Texas we plant Pansies for winter color!

 

 

 

 

 

The temperatures are falling so it could get slippery later in the day.   I am sure my grandchildren are hoping for a snow day tomorrow!

This will be a good day to stay in and sew or stitch.  I am working on this project Enchanted Alphabet

It is “Enchanted Alphabet” by Lavender and Lace.  I am using 32 count Linen.  I find myself humming the childhood alphabet song while I am stitching.

I just looked out the window and since I took the pictures it is definitely starting to stick on the roofs and grass.

Until next time.

Pat