Embroidery Day - Crocheting

Today Patrick woke me before he headed out for golfing. I got up to get moving to our meeting.  Sandy V and Sandy were there with me. Took some veggies too. 

I finished my whale. Then I finished the potholder I started last night. 

Then started another one. They go fast and break up my getting tired of the same thing. 

Went to get 2 quilts but mistook Connie for Colleen.  Left Connie's laughing and went to Colleen's to get 2 quilts. Then went to pick up a quilt from Debbie while having coffee at Dutch Brothers.  

Finally came home and worked some more on my potholder. I need to order more yarn since quiet a few said they love those potholder and needed more. May end up with gifts at Christmas. 🤣🤣

At least today wasn't wasted and I could be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoying A Visit With Family

This morning I was out walking with Ron. We got 6 laps in. He's getting ready to leave for CA. He has another place down there with his friends.  He doesn't have a lot of friends up here any more but he loves his house.  

I worked on my pattern for tomorrow.  I had to enlarge my space needle design.  I have it to the size I want. It goes with our retreat last weekend.  I may need to order more floss.

Then it was time to go to moms. Since my washer is still waiting on a part, I took 3 loads of laundry to moms. When we arrived both Patrick and Christine were there. Since they took a shower,  I had to wait to start the load. We sat and enjoyed each other's company.  I took crocheting with me since we needed hot pads.

I decided to use up the rolls I had. I finished the one on the right. Got the one on the left started and close to done. I will finish it tomorrow.  

Took a quilt to moms. Have 2 to pick up tomorrow and drop off at her place.  

Stopped at Safeway to shop on the way home.  Now I am calling it a night.🫠

I found time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Very Quiet Day

This morning I was up early. Just relaxing pretty much all day. Patrick slept a couple hours longer than me. 😅

This afternoon, I pulled out my folder of the Wineland family. I added a letter from mom to grandma about President Kennedy's assignation.  I also added more Wineland's to the family tree. That pretty much took all afternoon to add and work on the family.  I have a ton of paperwork to go through on the family to add more. I guess I can say it's another start. 

I worked on cinnamon buns for tomorrow morning.  They will be yummy tomorrow.  Brother Patrick asked if we wanted to come over tomorrow.  Guess we will have supper with them. 

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

Out And About

This morning I didn't go to moms for Quilting. Just wasn't in the mood.  Good thing too, because my headache wouldn't have been able to handle it. My game had a war challenge that I signed up for. So, I played that. Then I cleaned up the kitchen putting away the dishes. Was trying to figure out lunch when Patrick got back from golfing.  We shared left overs. 

Then he was ready to leave. We went down passed Kelso to the casino there. We spent a good 4 hours there, didn't spend a lot. We then went to Red Lobster for dinner. I had a salad with shrimp. Both salads they had were Mexican type of food.  Not my favorite but it worked for me. 

Came home and just relaxed. Wasn't in the mood to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Took Time For Beading

 Was up early, had a couple nightmares. I checked the pattern we used for the floating star. I noticed we could have done it better. I was wondering about the teeth of the star. We did it different then the pattern. It was bothering me the last couple days, so went to look. 

Debbie came over for backing fabric.  She's all set. 

After she left, I played my game for a bit. Patrick took a nap, so I put my tablet away and got to work on my beading.  

I got half of the left done.  It went really easy.  

I was having trouble with my stomach today. So didn't get much done. First time I have been in pain for over a year. Ugh! Just not feeling good lately. 

At least I found more time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

One Of Those Days

Today was another good day. Patrick went golfing.  Ron and I got 5 laps in on walking. 

Came in and played my games for a bit. My bread dough was ready, so I made hamburger rolls. Patrick helped me try something different.  We put 4 small balls together.  It actually came out pretty good. Patrick froze the extra. 

I ended up working on QOV stuff again. Got some work done. Ordered flyers for December. 

Once all that was done and supper was over, I remembered to clean the cat litter box. 🤣🤣

Then I decided to bead.

Got back to working on my ornaments.  This is the second one of the first panel. It went fast and was fun to work on. I wanted to do a bracelet but decided I needed to finish the ornament first. I have it all ready. I need to do one or two for a Christmas present. 

Today was another good day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quilters Day

This morning Patrick helped me get set up for the QOV quilters.  I was getting worried when the hadn't arrived by 9:50 am. Once one arrived they started coming in. We had 6 of us today.

Gail is a member and first timer. It worked out great. Connie,  Kristi,  Val and Gail sewed in the room with the fabrics.  Debbie and I moved around.  I was cutting and ironing most of the day. Debbie made one block. Then she started helping me out. 

Of course I forgot to take pictures,  till everyone left. This is were they sewed with the table in the middle of the room.

At least I can say my sewing area was picked up and looked good after we were done. lol

I sewed 5 blocks that were really easy and actually fun to do. We had lunch that Connie and Kristi provided. Awesome food!

The block we worked on was the floating star. By the time we called it done,  we had 24 blocks. Of those,  20 will make a quilt. Connie was going to work on the left over fabrics for another set. Her and Val are going to a quilt retreat on October. 

Debbie helped me move things back to normal.  Then I called it a day. My chest didn't like me using the rotary cutter. But hey! I was Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Out Running Around

This morning I had to get mom and take her to Olympia.  She needed a root canal done. She was going up with Nancy because it was our embroidery group meeting day. I had to cancel the meeting.  I wasn't happy about it. Mom never checks with me on her appointments and I have to cancel my plans every time. We were up in Olympia a good 2 hrs. Then headed home and stopped at Dairy Queen for a milk shake and fries. The milk shake was like drinking milk. Not ice cream. I won't be going back there again. 

Got to moms and she had things she wanted me to do. So I spent another 2 hours with her. 

When I left, I went to wash and vacuum the car. Next stop was gas. By the time I got home it was after 3 pm. At that point I needed to move the table downstairs to get ready for the quilters tomorrow.  I am not looking forward to it. But it's ready for them to come. Sent an email telling them to bring lunch, to find out Connie and Kristi are handing that. So, it just wasn't my day. 

After supper,  I decided to listen to my book and play my game. As much as I wanted to, I was not Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Long Day

 Woke around 7:45 am but our classes didn't start till 9 am. I decided to shower and clean up before heading down to our meeting room. I was uncomfortable being in that room without friends close by. 

Arrived early, had a doughnut and then sat and chatted with our group. At least the ones that were there. Sandy and her sister went downstairs to the breakfast room. 

We started the day with doing Bigfoot, public market and the tulips. 

First we did the tulip. Everyone loves my tree but I didn't think it looked like a good pine tree. 

Bigfoot was nexted. I thought Peggy did an awesome job on her Bigfoot.  We fill him in with the chain stitch.  This is practice. I will figure where I want him and go from there. 

While Sandy and Jeanette were learning the chickadee pattern, I was finishing up my whale. I just need to add the water splashes and he will be done. Turned out better than I thought. 

We all were done around 3:30. Cleaned up and packed up. We stopped by Jack's BBQ to pick up a peacan pie for Patrick.  Then came home. I arrived home at 5 pm, made a sandwich and sat down to relax. I didn't realize how tired I am, but have a couple things I want to do before bed. I am beat.

BUT the weekend was so worth it! I had a blast being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!!

A Little Behind Again

Was so tired yesterday that I completely forgot my blog. 

We have been doing a lot of different things for our projects.  It all free "classes" where we enjoy each other's company. 

I need to work on where I want to place the tree and other items that represents Seattle. 

I did decide on my whale. So got busy working on it. 

After all the classes we went to Jack's BBQ not far away. Then best BBQ I have had in a long time. 

Then back to hotel. I ended up on the 3rd floor way away from everyone else. I wasn't comfortable with that, but I did ok.

Too big a room for me. 

I did okay with it. Slept pretty good.  

It was a full day of being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Between Getting Ready And Organizing

Was up and trying to get stuff ready for the quilters to come over.  I pulled some fabrics from the shelves before they came, knowing if I left them there they would be taken.  It's fabrics that Debbie and I use all the time. 

Mom arrived with lunch and Debbie arrived after with my tea. We pulled the stuffwe got for fundraising.  Then Colleen arrived and we got started. We gave mom the fabrics we pulled for her as well. We laid the fabrics out on the floor by colors.  Connie and Joanne arrived and they helped. Joanne got the fabrics for pillow cases.  Connie and Colleen divided the scraps with each other. We all worked at it a couple hours. Patrick brought down the veggies for everyone.  

Once they left, I cleaned up some. I will need to get ready Monday for Tuesday's quilt day. 

Then I got busy with my list and getting ready for today. At 7 am we will be on the road to Pacific.  

Then I finished the label on Colleen's quilt.

Love what she did on this one.

So, even though I didn't stitch or sew, I was doing quilted stuff.  Still don't count for being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Interesting Day

 Was up early.  Nothing new there. 

Ron and I walked 5 laps. Patrick was out in the yard doing all kinds of things. He was working on the water faucets. Cleaned some of the garden up. 

I got busy working on some QOV stuff. Talked with Carol about getting the active duty guys done.

Then I started checking our list for Friday.  We are leaving at 7 am and I needed to get the stuff ready for our mini classes. Sandy sent the list that we have floss for. I found the pattern for the Goldfinch birds. I was working on it. I think I gave it away. 

Then it was a trip to Olympia.  My gastro appointment was told. Told him I fixed my issues and we chatted.  He was happy I was feeling a lot better and we chatted about how weird it is that beef is bad on those with IBS. Patrick went to Kaiser for appnother blood test. Things are looking better for him right now.  

Got home in time for him to go to his meeting.  I played my games. Then after supper we went out in the garage to get containers for all that material.  I Then cleaned it up. 

Was playing with Sophie on the stairs. lol 

It was a "this and that" day. Nothing special but interesting when I think of all I did today. Not a day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoyed Cross Stitching Today

Woke early after Patrick.  He went golfing.  He's looking and acting a lot better. Being off Chemo is awesome! He's not having the issues with Chemo.  Hope he doesn't go back on too soon. 

I vacuumed and cleaned up a bit. Then Ron and I went walking.  Only got 5 laps in. 

Patrick got home when we were done.  

I got a lot done today.

I was enjoying this. The tail was finished today and all that above got done.  I rolled the scroll to get more done.

I really enjoyed working on this and felt Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Baking Day

This morning I was lazy, so Ron and I left later then usual to walk. We went 6 laps today. 

This is our road we take laps on. His house is at the end. 

Once all that was done,  I came in to play games. I did add a few photos to my genealogy.  

Then it was time to bake. Patrick wanted a Peacan Chewy Bar.

It was something he pulled off the internet.  So I made them. Turned out pretty good to.

Then I wanted soft pretzels, so I made them as well.

Patrick tries to make the shape right. It's so funny to watch him try. I tried to show him a few times, but he's to dang stubborn to listen,  so I just laugh when he helps me. Makes life fun that way. So that turned out to be supper. 🤣

I had more fun baking then thinking about being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Usual Monday Meeting

This morning I had a list of stuff to do. So, started out heading to Rite Aid,  visit Phil, head to post office,  then to Colleen's, with a stop at Starbucks for coffee and tea. Once all that was over, I headed to the grange.  

Sandy was there with Geralyn.  We chatted for awhile before mom showed up. Then mom took over the conversation.  

I worked on the hummingbird piece since I didn't take my beads. Thought we were done when I took this.

Was able to stitch a few more stitches before we called it done. 

Headed to Carol's to drop off paperwork.  Then to Phil's to share in the mushrooms Sandy picked.

Made it back home before Patrick.  He went golfing and has gained a lb a day. 

Made fried rice for supper and the just played games. I was thrilled to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Found Time To Bead

 This morning I tried to sleep in. No such luck.  

Ron and I walked 6 laps. Then came in and got batting and backing cut for Colleen.  Then re-did the certificate for one of the veterans yesterday.  Now that is ready for tomorrow.  Monday's are my busiest days of the week. 

One I had everything done, I decided to bead. I had thought about pulling out my white on white quilt and start Quilting but changed my mind. Need to get my ornaments done first.

First panel in the second ornament done. I had to double check a few things before I could finish. 

Turned out to be a good day. I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Presentation Day

 This morning,  Patrick loaded the car with the 18 quilts to go to the museum. I had everything ready to go.

Before leaving,  I wanted to get labels on the 2 quilts in the bedroom.  I went downstairs and sewed 3 labels. Came upstairs and got started. 

Joanne Wisner made this one and Connie quilted it. 

This quilt was done by the same volunteer from yesterday.  I need to pay more attention to who made these to post their names. I do love this quilt. The quilt was given out today. 

These are the ones we honored with quilts today. It was on of our better presentations. Chip helped with presenting the veterans with their quilts.  They all seemed happy to get their quilts.  

Came home and entered the 8 applications we got. We also got 4 active duty veterans,  so we will work hard to get them as soon as possible.  

I have been sitting and playing games. My chest is mad at me and needs a break. At least I found time to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Collecting Fabric Today

This morning was Quilting at moms. I had a few places to stop along the way. I canceled one for Monday.  Got to moms by 9:30 am. We visited before everyone started coming in. 

I worked on moms BOM. 

I finished the leaves - or thought I did. 

The leaves in the center was done wrong. Took them out and started all over. I just need the circles on top of the leaves on top. Will finish them later.

Left at noon to drop off backing and batting.  Next stop ( after Dutch Brothers) was to Debbie's.  Picked her up and we headed to Onalaska to get fabric for QOV.  

This was after we went through 20-30 tubes. This isn't half of what we did. We organized it a little bit. There was more there, but after 3 hours of going through each box and taking what we wanted,  we called it done. We came home with 6 tubes of fabric that will work for us. 

Came home, unloaded, then took Debbie home. I Then took a shower and washed my hoodie because I wanted to wear it tomorrow.  

Finished the label on the quilt Colleen did for us.

Now I am beat and calling it a night. Tomorrow is presentation day. At least I was Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Lazy Day With Beading

This morning,  I slept on. Then playing games.  My lunch was canceled so didn't go anywhere.  

Ron and I walked 5 laps. He couldn't do any more.  Patrick went to his coffee chat. He meets up with his other City workers that retired when he did.

I got my certificates done for Saturday.  Then I cut backing and batting for Colleen.  I found the foot peddle for the sewing machine.  

Then when he got home it was being lazy. We didn't even have the TV on. He picked up a roasted chicken for us. It was pretty good.  

I Then pulled out the quilts that need to be done for Saturday. 

I only had 2 labels and pulled the 2 quilts that have been the longest. This is mine.

This was done by 2 of Kristi's friends.  I can't remember the names.  They donated the quilt. 

This one was done by Cathy Bussman and quilted by Jeannie C. This one had a label sewn in the side, so I just needed to stitch 2 sides.

Then I decided to pull my beading out.

This is close to being done.  I do like most of these colors.  What fun!!

Just a note, Patrick is taking a month break from chemo. Hopefully he will gain weight to help him.

Tomorrow is going to be busy. At least I will be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!!

Dental Appointment Today

 This morning, I was up and ready to go. I drank some of Patrick's protein drink for breakfast. I didn't want to have to work on my teeth before my dental appointment. This time I went through town and arrived early. Thank goodness, I was able to get in early. I like my hygienist, she's awesome. The same gal that introduced me to the dental office the first time. She's a sweetheart and I found that she just got married in July. I may have to take something to you for your wedding. 

Was home by 11:30 and Ron and I went walking at noon. I did 7 laps and he did 6. They are working on the apartments by his house. It should be getting a updated look from what they told me. 

Came in the house and Patrick was getting stuff cleaned up outside. Then he came in and I went to the computer room to play games. He wanted to watch his shows and I came in here. I was okay with that. 

Then I baked my potato for supper and pretty much didn't do another thing other than play games. It was nice actually. 

Tomorrow is another day! So, nope, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting.   

Life

 Today I was able to sleep in and did. 😅

We went to Olympia for blood tests and flu shot. Once that was done we headed to the casino.  We won some but put it back into the casino. 

View on the way.

Came home and watched the debates. Them made my cream cones. My pastry came out great this time. Made my day!

So, no, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Back On Track

This morning,  I was up early.  Had to get my stuff together for our meeting. Patrick was up and got the veggies from the garden for me to take to mom and the gals. 

I headed to the PO to drop off my recycling stuff for Oral B. Found out I needed to go to Staples because the label was for UPS. I ended up waiting 10 mins before I could hand it over. 

Arrived to find Alice and Sandy there. Gave Sandy the kits I got fir her and the porcupine quills. 

I was able to get this much done on the first panel. We chatted and I beaded. Sandy brought me some mushrooms she picked this weekend. 

Went to moms and tried to fix her printer but I ended up deleting it. When I tried to fix it, the printer didn't show up. I told her I would fix it Friday.  She gave me 6 quilts that where done.

Debbie's quilt fir one on Saturday. 

This one is Colleen's. 

Another Connie's.  At least I had all the labels done on all of these.

Sarah Jeffers did this one. A volunteer. 

This is another that will be presented on Saturday by Debbie Aust. 

This was Nancy's quilt. So, we are set for Saturday.  

It felt good to be back to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Working Day

This morning, Patrick was up before me. I showered and waited for Ron to call. We walked another 5 laps. Both of us were hurting by then. My back was mad at me and his breathing wasn't that good. Could be because of the smoke in the air.

When I got back, I went into the computer room to work on my Gunderson bookkeeping.  Then I started in on my email. Debbie called and said she would pick me up to go for coffee. We needed to go over stuff for QOV and how we both were faring. We chatted for a good 2 hours. 

Came home and composed a message to the group.  Also worked on a few emails. I tried to clean up my email, getting rid of stuff I didn't need.

Then I got busy making pastry for tomorrow.  It's spending time in the refrigerator.  

I got everything ready for tomorrow.  I copied the pattern for this bird. I got it from Sandy's magazine.  One of the best embroidery magazines out there. Inspiration.  It is Australian,  so it's not cheap. 

After I copied the pattern, my day was over and so was being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Yet Another Saturday

I woke early to find Patrick was up before me.  6:30 am is early even for me. 

I played my games till about 10 am. Patrick and I peeled and cut apples for dehydration.  The rest for apple sauce.  We froze it all. Once I was done peeing,  Ron and I went walking.  We got 6 laps in today. 

Came in and waited for Phil. He came for a couple hours visit.  We had a great time. I beaded for a bit while he was here. After he left, I went into the computer room and got some QOV stuff done. Called Carol and found out a few things.  We are set.

Then I played more on my games. And after that was done,  I pulled my beading out and worked on it.

I worked it in the original colors.  I actually like the original colors better. This is the first panel. I found my corrected word chart is still wrong. Oh well. 

Sophie has been falling me all day. Surprised I could get anything done, let alone be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!