Back To My Beading - Ornaments

 Today, we both slept in. Patrick wasn't feeling all that well, so stayed home from golfing. 

I played my games for a bit, then cleaned the house. Had a couple loads of laundry going and vacuumed the house. Amazing how much cat hair as well as my own hair that comes up in the vacuum cleaner. UGH

Then I played for an hour in the war games with my "alliance." 

Once I was done with that, I plugged my tablet in and looked for a beading ornament for this year. I started on a star one, but it was so complicated that I couldn't get it right. I took it apart and will try to work on it later. I was having to "knot" it and think I did a knot too many. Tried twice. 

So, I went looking for another pattern. I decided to try this one. It's a little prettier in my opinion. It has 2 parts to this one, so I'm going to do both parts the same color. Katt wanted white and silver/gold.  I will do one and see if I want to use 2 colors or not. If I like making these, then that will be this year's ornaments. 

Bryan called and I chatted with him for a bit. Then I sent him the family history on the Campbell family that I have. 

I got the certificate ready to mail and I talked with Debbie on getting her sister to do the scheduling for QOV. She said she would try it out. I hope she will do them for us. We will see how it goes. 

I'm so tired of people getting offended when we make changes. They are changes that need to be done. Donna knew from the start we were looking for a veteran to do the job. We tried a couple of them but wasn't too thrilled with the ones we tired. It's so frustrating. I don't do it to hurt people, but I do it to honor the veterans in the best way we can. The veterans are my priority, and I have made that clear to everyone. Oh, well. 

At least I found the time and enjoyed Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Sewing Day For QOV

This morning, Patrick went golfing and I got up to get ready for company to work on our QOV projects. 

I went downstairs and was getting things ready for sewing. Everyone arrived around 10 am and we worked all the way to 3:30 pm. Mary stayed a bit longer to help me with the panel quilt 

We had about 3 or 4 quilts going at once. They were all ones that were started but not finished. We did get one finished that needed a border to it. This quilt, we were able to get 9 of the 11 rows done. We will finish it up on the next sew days. This one has been going since the sew days in February. We didn't work on it last time because that was for pillowcases. So, 2 sew days of working on this, and now we need a third. 

We were able to get working on this one. It's the panel quilt that we need by July. So, I need to get the red on the top and bottom of the border. Then I can sew the sides and top together. We were working on getting the size right for the blocks. I don't think this will get a border when it's done, because it's pretty big as it is. 

Mary was working on these blocks. Mom cut part of the material that we needed to the wrong size, and this is the kit that I got ONLY the pieces to make the quilt. We may have to add another color or something but won't know till we get them put together. The stars need to be done first. Then I will worry about the strips that mom messed up on. 

I had some of the red and white quilt done, but not as much as I would have liked. That top quilt was a pain and took too much time. Today was a finishing day, but we only got one quilt finished and I will try and get the panel one done this weekend. 

After everyone left, I cleaned the kitchen. It was a mess! I unloaded the dishes and then added the dishes from lunch to it. It will be run again tomorrow, I'm betting. 

Then I relaxed till I came in here to get the blog done and found an email from Donna stating she is retiring from QOV. She was upset about not being able to present quilts to the veterans. She decided not to even call veterans to schedule them for our presentations. So, now I have to get all the paperwork she has and get someone else to do the work. I'm not looking forward to having to do it, because chances are no one will offer to help. I'm in trouble. We need to schedule for May now. Seems I'm good at pissing people off. We had told her in the beginning that we wanted a Veteran to do the presenting, and she didn't like it when we got my brother to do it. She was able to do it a year. Now, it's come back. UGH, UGH, UGH Bad enough this is a full time job for me. 

Anyway, at least I was able to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Hello Tuesday

 This morning, I tried to sleep in but wasn't so lucky. I pretty much played my games this morning. Patrick came in after golfing - at 10:30 am. I was going to go walking but it rained. So, instead, I headed downstairs and worked on my prepping for tomorrow. 

I cut more fabric for the kit quilt that needed more to it. Then I put together a pillowcase. I also trimmed the blocks that we are using for the panel quilt. I have it pretty much ready to get done. Hopefully, tomorrow we will have 2 quilts done, if not more. 

I spent most of the afternoon downstairs getting ready for tomorrow. I really don't think of taking pictures when I am down there working on stuff. 

I added more to this! I have that right bucket all full now. We may actually get a lot done tomorrow. I need Colleen to take her stuff tomorrow, so I'm not walking around it down there. 

Sophie came down and was playing with the rubber bands she kept finding. I kept taking them away. I don't know what it is about rubber, but she loves to chew on it. This time she was throwing them in the air and playing. I didn't want to take the chance she will eat it. 

My afternoon counts for Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Brazilian Embroidery Day

Today, Patrick was off golfing. I got up and out the door. 

First things first. Went to Safeway for meds and they said I had another one and to come back later. So, I headed to moms. I brought some of the cherry breads. I also had some to drop off at Phil's. 

Went to PUD because they gave us a FINAL shut off notice. I asked why I didn't get a curtesy letter. She said they sent one out and they called. Well, the number they called was disconnected. So, we chatted and I told her we just got the notice on Saturday and I couldn't do anything till today when it was the day to shut off. She fixed it for me. After 30 years of being with them, that was BS!

I worked on finishing this up. I have to add the beads, and then it's done. I like the way it came out and am surprised at how well I like it now. At first, I didn't because of the detached buttonhole stitch, but it went pretty fast. I shouldn't complain. I do like the colors too. Beads are next and then it's done, done, done. 

Went back to Safeway and they told me the other prescription wasn't ready till tomorrow. I got after her for telling me to come back and I could have gotten it this morning instead of coming back for the one they had for me. Ticked me off. 

Came home and called it a day. I ended up staying with mom a couple hours after everyone left. She needed this or that. Then I got after her for the quilts she gives away to family. She has her favorites and they get more than anyone else. I told her she needs to be fair with giving those out. Some don't take care of their stuff and she needs to realize that as well. All that time she puts into those quilts. Anyway, not my issue. 

At least, after the day I've had, I was actually Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Busy Day Of Baking

 This morning I pulled out the dough from last night that was in the refrigerator. It was frozen solid. I couldn't believe it! So, after I showered and had a few things going, like laundry, I got started on it again. This time I remembered the sour dough that was to go in it. 

I made about 18 of them. I think I should have waited on the frosting till it cooled down a bit, but that's okay. Its sweet bread with cherries. I was surprised it wasn't sweet like cinnamon rolls. Patrick said they were okay. But he loves sweets, so I can see why he wasn't really thrilled with them. I liked the bread. When I had mine, I forgot about the frosting, so added that after. I have them boxed and ready to go to Phil and moms tomorrow. 

I was cooking and cleaning all day. I tried to play some and got to for a bit here and there. I was going from one thing to another. Laundry got caught up a bit. The house got cleaned up and I was cooking or baking most of the afternoon. 

It wasn't my day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Ready For Wednesday

 Today, I enjoyed sleeping a little longer. I really didn't want to get up. 

When I did, I got laundry going (then forgot about it). I headed downstairs to work on getting ready for the sew day on Wednesday. I need to send out an email to everyone for a reminder. 

I was looking for things we started and didn't get finished. So, I found the quilt we were working on in January that didn't get done. I also pulled out the kit that JoAnn gave me back. I have it ready to work on as well. I was cutting and pinning when I needed to. I pinned 2 borders on Georgie's quilt to get that done. Then I pinned the flying geese parts together. I also cut fabric for the January quilt, and it's pinned also. 

I put them in boxes ready to go. 

Then I thought about our 250th panel quilt. So, I put it on the wall to see if I like it or not. 

It seems to work, so we may be working on this as well. I may have to trim the blocks, but I think this will work. I will ask Patrick tomorrow to see what he thinks. 

I do need those who have kits to bring them back. We need to get more quilts out there to be quilted. We are running out of quilts right now. 

Once I was happy with what I was doing, I called it done and came back upstairs to play on my tablet. We watched TV together and then just before bedtime I made the dough for Cherry Rolls. It was supposed to have sourdough in it, but I forgot it!! Oh, crap. We'll see how it goes tomorrow. 

I tried to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Watching Mariners Game

 This morning, I was up early. Even when I had my "blinders" on. Patrick slept a bit longer. 

I played on my tablet. I wanted to do something, but we had to leave around 11 am to get up to Olympia for my cardiologist appointment. We arrived on time and to my surprise was in on time. We talked about the medications I'm on and we are going to change things up. I have to talk to my doctor in 3 weeks, so will tell her what we talked about and see if Kaiser will do the shots or if I need to go through Providence for it. It's going to be interesting how this works. 

We then went to Costco and picked up some things we needed. It was crowded today. But we did get through quickly. The long wait was the food line. Patrick got his pizza and I got the dog. I was thinking of a salad, but that didn't look all that great. 

Stopped and dropped off food with Phil, then came home. I got started on making Date Bars (MIL's recipe) and then I made lasagna for "TV dinners." Patrick doesn't eat it, but I do. That will come in handy for the days Patrick isn't hunger and I'm trying to find things to eat. So, I made a small batch - about 6 servings. Tasted great when I was cutting them and getting them ready to freeze. 

Once all that was done, I was done. We have been sitting here watching the Mariner's game for the past hour. Before that it was the space mission coming back to earth. The news was bothersome because they talked over the information coming from the station. We waited the hour and a half for them to get out of the capsule and then went to the game. We are doing pretty good today. Fingers crossed we win this one! 

Which means I was nowhere near Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

 

QOV Presentation Day

This morning, I worked on cleaning up the house before heading to the museum. I had some laundry done, cat litter taken care of, and even some computer work done. 

Then I headed out to the museum and picked up some coffee for Debbie, tea for me, before getting there. 

I had a few things going on when I arrived. Sam wasn't there, because she's in Texas. Chip was busy with something that happened to the museum, so didn't get a chance to chat with him. Everything was set up for the presentation. Donna filled in for Patrick. I think that might be her last one, I want a veteran in that spot. We honored 8 veterans today. 

We had the honor of honoring the following - Duane Snelson US Army- Donald Ice US Army- Dennis Lawler US Navy- Steven Johnson US Air Force- David Gagne US Army- Jennifer Mannikko US Army- Seth Knox US Army, Zack Lange, US Army. 

 As usual, I came home and did nothing the rest of the night. Presentations take a lot out of me. I did get some paperwork done, but that was about it. I have a lot to do this weekend to get ready for the sewing day on Wednesday. 

So, nope, I didn't have the chance for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino And A Finish

This morning, we headed out to the casino. We have Wednesdays this month for the casino - except for next week. We have sew days here. 

We played at the casino a good 4-5 hours. We didn't lose much at all.  We played on their money. I think the little we lost was from the money we won a few weeks ago. So, we are still ahead. Patrick got a bonus of $1,163 that was under the line of having to get an IRS form done. lol 

We then went to Safeway for things we need. We even had a couple ideas of what to have this week for super. Spent the most at Safeway in a very long time. Just needed to get a few things. I even got a couple things to replace what was outdated in the cupboards. 

Then I sat down and worked on the wreath. I needed to get that done. I don't want to have to think about doing it! 

This one is done! And I'm not doing another! I'm done, done. I have enough stuff to work on that another one would get in the way. This makes 2 from me and I'm betting only about 3 of us are working on them. Out of 23 members! Ugh. 

Now, I can sit and play my games and be glad I found time for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Ready For Thursday

This morning, Patrick went golfing and I slept in. When I got up, I started laundry and got on the computer to work on a few things. 

Once all that was done, Patrick walked in the house. Didn't get to listen to my book for very long. I then went downstairs to get the backing and batting done for the 250th panel quilt. It needs to get done. 

Came back upstairs and started writing the names on the labels of the quilts we have done. They will go to the museum Thursday. 

This was one that Colleen's sister made. It's prettier in person. This will go out in June. 

Barbara McLaughlin made this one. It was a kit from Connecting Threads. 

Can't remember who made this one. Might be mom but not for sure. 

This is the group quilt that we worked on in February. It was pieced together by Mary Brawner. I think she even did the stars to go with it. 

Once that was done, I had plenty to take to the museum. I did get all the photos done, but I did get a few. 

My Kia bag comes in handy. Think it's a good 5 years old. I may have to go and get more. lol 

After all that, we headed to Olympia for Patrick's kidney doctor appointment. All went well. 

Came home by way of DQ. We got supper there and then came home. I needed to get my butt in gear and work on the wreath so I could give it to Colleen and call it done. 

It will be done by tomorrow night. It goes fast. I did about that much in about 2 hours work. I worked on it just before we left for Olympia and then again while watching the game shows on TV. Plus, playing my games at the same time. 

All in all, it turned out to be a productive day and makes me Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

My Weekly Monday

 Today I was off to moms. I brought along some iced tea so I wouldn't have to stop. 

Arrived at moms first. Then Gerilyn, Bonnie and Georgie came. We ended up "BSing" more than doing anything else. I did get some work on my embroidery though. 

I was able to get the second one done with the first layer. I am going to have to wire the rest soon. We talked about sourdough bread, mom and her job as a protective payee, Sandy and her health. Just about everything. 

Then I headed home by stopping at Colleens and picking up 2 more quilts. I got another panel from her. Tomorrow, I need to put the names on the quilts and get them ready to go to the museum on Thursday. I'm hoping I can figure out what quilt was taken. 

My sister-in-law sent me my swimsuit, and she got me another swimsuit for our trip to Tahiti. I love the swimsuit! But I seriously need to lose a little weight!

Then I spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying a chat with Patrick. We didn't watch TV but we did read when we weren't chatting. 

My day had some Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!