Hi Friend's!
I thought I'd share two crazy quilted projects I did this spring.
The first is a clutch bag I made for Mom's birthday. She used it at my daughter Cheri's wedding last week-end which tickled me to pieces.
This was a little pouch was made for my niece Hayley.
It is made with silks as well...the plaid fabric on the right was a very expensive pair of dress pants I bought and never wore. That first cut was hard but then I never looked back ~ lol!
My garden has been acting wacky since spring, has yours?
Spring here in my corner of Conn. was a full two months early. It was fabulous enjoying flowers and warm temps so early but I began to wonder just how this would all play out when my mums started blooming in May instead of August.
The wisteria has had many re blooms since the initial one in May.
I had an azalea bloom for a second time in late July and foxgloves in various locations in bloom all summer ~ this one pictured below is a photo taken 2 days ago!
I plant tons of impatiens in different shades of pink because they add so much color to my garden from July until October....strangely enough this year they all died back 2 weeks ago except for a few in dense shade.
Of the hundred of seeds I planted....I had 3 large sunflowers actually survive! We have had plenty of summer showers and I water every sunny day so I can't blame lack of rain.
I'd love to hear from you if you have noticed similar issues in your area ~ of all my years of gardening I have never seen such strange happenings before.
I plan on keeping my heart light and my mind wide open...how about you??
Oh and don't forget check out the Autumn 2012 Issue of "Crazy Quilt Gatherings"
I just got my issue the other day and am really excited to try the pattern included for the Ipad case!
I have wanted to make one for over a year and Pat's pattern looks easy as can be!
The infamous Sharon Boggon from Australia has her work on the front cover. I had the pleasure of meeting her once, believe me she is the kindest and most humble soul.
Oh and just one more thing.....Nicki Lee from Raviolee Dreams is in bed recovering from shoulder surgery this past Fri the 31st. I know she would love your prayers for a speedy recovery or even a cheerful get well message on her blog.
She is the creator of the beautiful lace bits you see on so many crazy quilts.
Get Well Soon Nicki Lee!!!!
1 comment:
Love the photo's Sharon! I've had a different experience with my flowers this year also. I've had a rose bush that's been blooming nonstop since April. Most of my plants that have been watered regular because of the lack of rain have died out. Strange summer. Looking forward to Fall!
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