Thursday, September 24, 2015

Slacker!

Yep! I’m a slacker!  Been busy but not here on my blog!!  Sometimes life just keeps ya spinning, right?
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Well, I can tell you that in less than two weeks, on October 5th, I’m having my left knee replaced, so have been doing all the pre-op testing and doctor appointments and such, while still going to PT twice a week for my right knee, which, by the way, is doing really well!!  Yay!!

So, for example, today I went to PT in the morning then came home and started cooking!  I made a huge pot of Beef and Mac soup, http://www.hoteatsandcoolreads.com/2013/11/beefy-tomato-macaroni-soup-recipe-with_11.html , which is in big containers in the freezer.  I then made four tins of yummy, gooey baked ziti, http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/baked-ziti/  , also now in the fridge.  Tomorrow, I have two chicken dishes,  http://www.pinkwhen.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole-recipe/#_a5y_p=3635074   and  http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/03/the-pioneer-womans-chicken-spaghetti-pin-of-the-week/   to make up and put in three serving tins, in the freezer.  All for us to have for dinner after my surgery, when I can’t be on my feet to cook!
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But,  I’ve not been a slacker on my Farm Girl Vintage blocks!! 
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In fact,  I have finished them all, plus two more not in the book!!
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My problem is, however, that the fabric that I have for the backing is not big enough for the quilt as shown.
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And I will use no other but this fabric, which is kinda vintagey, as it came out in 90’s, and it is very sentimental for me!!
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I used to be a crafter back then, and had booths in many craft fairs each year. 
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This fabric was very popular and I must have made and sold at least 50 dolls using this fabric for their dresses.
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So, I’m having to adjust the rows and borders in the quilt, in order to use this special fabric for the backing.
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I will use the blocks I’m taking out in a wall quilt or table runner, for sure!!
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I worked hard to get all the blocks done, as I will be again stuck downstairs and away from my sewing room for at least three weeks after the surgery!
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I’m going to finish the top and get it to a dear bee friend who is an exceptional long arm quilter!!
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Then I can hand sew down the binding as I recover!!
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I usually quilt my own stuff, but she has a wonderful chicken wire pattern that will be perfect for this quilt!!
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The pig and apple blocks are sold separately by Lori and are not in the FGV book!
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This was such a fun sewalong!!  Many dear friends are also doing these blocks and we have such fun comparing our blocks at bee!! 
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I’ve done a few more things to share, but this will do for now!!  Yoginess says hello and wants to know what YOU are sewing on these early fall days???
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Happy Almost Fall, Y’all!!

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I have this Snoopy flag that I put out the night before I had to go back to work at school at the end of each August.  It’s faded over time, but still cherish it and use it every year!!

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I’ll be putting it out today as well as putting my summer decor away and bringing out all my school decor!  After 34 years teaching, I have lots!!  

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But I must admit, I am soooo very glad to be retired from teaching now! I think Yogi likes that I’m home all day with him, too!!

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