A new block complete and the computer is now mine!

 I have been stitching.  I am so happy to have this block done.  I am going to do the two blocks that go along side of this which will represent the right edge of the project.  The end is in sight.  Yippee!

I am also working on computers.  My regular computer is throwing hard disk failure messages at me.  I had to make a move.  This was my dear Jack's lap top and it is newer than mine.  I decided to move my files and set ups to this lap top and move on.  Today I found some stickers to decorate this lap top with to make it my own. 

New computer - garden update - some stitching

 My son and I just finished putting down some food and mulch when the rain started.  It looks good  I hope all the plants like our improvements. 

My computer is giving me errors that the hard disk is about to crash.  I must do a backup.  Well, it is backed up and I am hoping to get all my data files off that lap top to this one before the end happens.  Meanwhile I am learning a new lap top and a new key board.  Things are not where they belong.  ARGH!!  This too will pass.

Busy day with a bit of tree work

My day started with a bit of spring clean up outside.  Then I tackled the John Deer tractor/mower.  I did okay for a bit but then my son took over and finished up the mow job.  I know there are things that I am going to have to learn and that was one of them.  I spent the afternoon watching old John Wayne movies and stitching.  I have this block about half done?  There is a blue bird here also.  I seem to like blue birds of late. 

Blue Bird Project

I visited a quilt shop today.  This afternoon I put together this applique block.  Tomorrow I hope to stitch the edges of the appliques and then finish up the quilt block.  The bird will also get a small button for an eye.  It is something quite different. 

Honest - I am stitching

Part Two is done!  I am now working with the last two pieces of paper/charts.  I am thrilled to make this report.  I wish I could say that I have been stitching up a storm but I haven't.   Life gets in the way.  Paperwork seems to always be looming.  Add in the housework and normal things and I do seem to keep very busy. 

Lilacs, daisies and blue jeans

My son brought me some lilacs yesterday.  We also went out to brunch and he had a lovely card with a bracelet in it.  Oh - and the trellis and clamatis.  I am one spoiled Mom.

I did get some stitching done over the weekend.  Along with so many things done in the house.  I am making progress all over the place.  I am most eager to have that one large center block done.  Leaves, then flowers and the bunny needs a tail....  then done.  It is cold here.  I have had a fire today to help take the chill out of the room.  What has happened to spring?  I might have to cover the new plants tonight.  Oh No.....

What a handsome son and some stitching on a rainy day

My photo came out blurry but I am going to post it anyway.  Bud has a party to attend and is wearing his new purple shirt to the big occasion,  Meanwhile the knee brace is smaller but still very necessary.  I doubt there will be much dancing this evening.

It rained in the night and I woke to the sound of rain,  All the more reason to roll over and sleep a bit longer.  Then I got up, got some things done and stitched.  Progress is being made.  Rumor has it that I may be doing some model stitching in the near future.  I am so glad to be back to my stitching...