Time To Get Organized

This morning, I walked with Ron, and we got in our 6 laps around the neighborhood. He was doing pretty good today. At 94 years old, I hope I am as good as he is at that age. 

Came in and started cleaning a bit. Got laundry going. Even got the cat litter cleaned out. Every couple weeks I wash the litter box itself. Then bleach it. Doesn't seem to both Sophie. But it does make me feel better when I wash the box. 

I was waiting for my bag of tubes to come in so I could get my beads organized. I was thrilled when they finally arrived. 

I pulled out my supply and had it ready to put the beads away when I was done. I had them numbered by box, but the beads have gotten to be so many that the numbers on the boxes aren't even close to what's in them. I have some boxes that only cover about 12 colors. It's something I will have to fix another day. 

My bag of 100 tubes arrived this afternoon. So, I was enjoying myself with organizing the beads. I had to add a few to my list. I also wanted to have all the beads ready for my trip to Michigan next week. It's going to be a couple weeks, and I needed something to keep me busy. 

I was putting all these into the tubes. It wasn't a lot, but it did take time. The bright yellow I had. I wanted to add it to the tube I had. I even thought I should move them to a bigger tube but changed my mind. Next thing I know, the beads are overflowing and going everywhere. Try picking up all those small - little - beads and putting them in the tube! I ended up doing what I thought I should have and didn't. Never fails! Little yellow beads are still showing up after I thought I had them all done. 

I was playing my game off and on today. I'm enjoying the friends I find on there. I was getting organized, so it wasn't a day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Day With A Friend

 This morning Patrick wasn't doing that good. So, I went walking with Ron. We got in a good 6 laps. 

Then I came in and got ready to go with Debbie for coffee. Even though I drink tea. We sat and chatted for a while. She had a bad day yesterday. So, we talked about a lot of different stuff. Had a good visit and I really enjoyed it. We have a good time when we do that. 

Came home and we looked for another plan on her quilt top. Patrick helped out. The top is really pretty. It will be great for a veteran. I can't wait to see it done. We decided we need more panels with eagles. We have all kinds of panels, but the eagles are the popular ones, and really more fun to do. 

My quilt came back and is done. I really like it. Turned out better than I expected. 

I pretty much wasn't in the mood for beading or quilting. Not sure what's going on with me. So, I played my game. 

Patrick was doing better this afternoon. So, things are hard sometimes. He really didn't look good this morning but did look better this afternoon. HATE chemo!! But it's not my choice. Life goes on. And I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Calm Down Day

This morning Patrick went golfing, and I went walking with Ron. We walked 6 laps together. Then he was ready to call it quits. 

I decided since I had been so busy this week, I would just relax and enjoy the day. Patrick came home and turned on the "Love Boat" series and I about died. That show I used to watch as a teenager and now it's so lame I can't stand to watch it. So, I did what I always do when he does that, pulled out my headphones and listened to my book. 

Then I beaded....

I was able to get 2 rows done. It's amazing what 2 rows can show when it's a piece like this. The body is starting to show through. I love it. Trouble was, I wasn't loving working on it today. I just wasn't in the mood for anything - go figure! My back didn't like my sitting position either so that was part of it. 

Geralyn came and picked up the star's mom had ready to applique. She's going to do that when she goes to the beach. 

I was lazy the rest of the day. I listened to my book and played my game. 

When I got ready to work on my blog, I had a really nice message from Melody Jacob. She said she started a blog and asked what I thought. Me? Really? This is a boring blog compared to hers! lol But then again, I warned everyone it was boring! So, back to Melody. I read her trip to the cemetery in Scotland and enjoyed it. I really, really want to go to Scotland one of these days! I would love to see my ancestor's homeland. I have even seen the Matheson Castle on TV. I am going to go back and sit and enjoy seeing what she has. I did notice we have to weed through ads but I can do that. Probably similar to this blog. 

In the end of the day, it was still nice to try and be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Judging All Day

I was up early this morning. I needed to be ready to leave by 8:30 am. I was about to get ready to leave when Patrick decided to get up and shower. So, I waited, and waited, and waited. I finally went into the bathroom while he was getting out. Got a dirty look from him and a smart comment, "Am I in your way?" I replied, "Yes, I need to get ready to leave." That shut him up. He keeps doing that to me. I have 15 mins to get ready, and that's when he goes into the shower. Taking his dear sweet time. I should go in there and throw cold water on him! - But I won't. lol 

I was at the Fair by 9 am when I was supposed to be there. I judged the embroidery or "stitchery" and was really happy with the choices I made. I was done around noon. We had a potluck lunch. Afterwards I helped with the table setting judging. They had 11 tables that were set. It was fun working on that. I also helped pick the best of show in quilting. I did find out my ornament was best of Division and the other 2 beaded pictures were blue ribbons. I'm happy with that. By the time I was done, I called Patrick and found out he wanted donuts for supper. So, I went to Centralia and picked out a few donuts for him. I also got a piece of fried chicken and some potato wedges. Came home and ate. 

I was sitting in my chair playing and found I was falling asleep. So, I think it's going to be an early night for me. I called Ron and told him it's 97 degrees at 7:30 pm and I'm not walking tonight. I'll walk with him tomorrow. 

It's been a long day and I'm about done. I haven't had the chance to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Back To Busy

This morning, we were at 6:30 and out the door by 7:30 am. I had my CAT scan today at 8:20 am. So, we headed out. Both of us needed blood work as well. 

Arrived for my CAT scan and was in within 10 mins. Then we stopped and got our blood drawn. Once that was over, we got a muffin and some tea. Then walked around the building because Patrick's appointment wasn't till 10:20 am. We waited a while and then thought we might be in the wrong area. So, we walked upstairs and then to the desk to ask if we were in the right place. Got back down there and 2 mins later they called Patrick in. His blood test was done before he went in. I'm betting his tests are marked "priority" because I didn't get my results for the first one till, we got home. He had all of his before we left Kaiser. It was noon before we got out of the building. 

Patrick wanted to go to Lucky Eagle casino. So, we stopped in there. At first it was taking the money so fast, we could have been done in 10 mins. Then we started to win and was able to play on that. I was surprised because Patrick decided to call it quits and cash in the money we had. He usually lets it all go. 

We got home and started supper. Then we sat and watched TV. I got a few things done for QOV. I have stars for Geralyn and wonder when she will come to get them. I have QOV stuff for Carol but won't be able to take them till maybe next week. I will do that before I go to MI. 

It wasn't a day where I could be comfortable and Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting. 

What A Day

Patrick was up and out the door for golf. I got up later and then got to work on the laundry. Then I vacuumed the living room after walking 6 laps with Ron. Patrick got home just as I was starting to vacuum. 

I got a text that the quilt was ready at the church, so I headed over there to pick it up. Then I came home and decided to try and get some beading done today. 

I got one more row done. As I was working it, I was thinking the black area is her back, but looking at it again, it could be the brick. I won't know for a while, so I need to get back to beading this! 

Carol called and we went over what's going on with the Veterans and when they will be awarded. She's doing an awesome job. I would hate to lose her! We chatted for about 45 mins. 

Then it was time to head to the fair and drop off 3 quilts for QOV and my bead work. They were really impressed with my beading. I hope it does good. I didn't enter embroidery because I am judging that area. Both Sandy's and Geralyn didn't have anything to enter, so I'm not sure what I will get. 

Even though it was only one row, I'm just glad to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Beading Day!

It was Brazilian Embroidery Day. I was up early and enjoyed about an hour of just relaxing. I was actually waiting on Patrick to leave for golfing. And waited and waited. Then I asked him why he hadn't left yet, and he said he wasn't doing good today and decided to stay home. Okay, then. 

I loaded the car with veggies, quilts and my bag. I decided to work on the last panel for the ornament. I did forget to take my thread. Before I got to the grange, I made a stop at Phil's. Showed him the veggies and he took a few, which is what I wanted him to do. Then I stopped and got a drink for Sandy and me. Once that was done, I headed to the grange, arriving around the same time as Sandy. 

I finished the third panel and love it. I put in on Instagram. Then we called it a day. I now have all three done and can do 3 more to finish one ornament. I like this one, so who knows how many I will make. 

Headed to Dutch Brothers for tea with Debbie. Then got the car washed next door. Once that was done, I headed to Colleen's and dropped off the 2 tops I had. Then we chatted for a while. Went to Safeway and picked up milk and a tomato. Thought about a roasted chicken but they had different flavored ones, do didn't get one. 

Came home and decided to get some beading done. 

Only got one row in, but I can see her body starting to show. This is getting to be fun! lol As if it's not already fun. It was a very enjoyable day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

 

Got To Work Today!

This morning Katt called. So, Ron and I didn't go walking. He had family coming and I was messing with my game. I needed to get the entries to the fair done as well. I'm ready to take them in this week. 

After things calmed down in the game, I headed downstairs to get a few things done. Once I got started, I kept going. First, I cut backing and batting for 2 quilts. Then I washed the backings. I have those ready to go to Colleen along with some panels. 

Once all that was done, I decided to finish up the quilt top I had on the wall. I cut down the blues to measure what Patrick told me to have. Then I got moving on finishing it up. 

I sewed the pieces together. Next was getting the borders on. 

I messed up on the red. I cut it too small. So, the quilt is a couple inches smaller than I would like. It will have to do. I decided to get it ready for Colleen as well. So, cut the backing and batting on it. The backing is in the dryer and will be folded soon. 

It was 5 pm before I realized I needed a break. I was actually sewing some blocks together once I finished that top. 

I am sewing the blocks together that Connie gave me. I'm not sure what I will do, but I'm playing with it. As always, I think about what I need to do. Which makes me feel good about being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Hot Weather And Beading

This morning, I was up before Patrick. He didn't do so good last night. He's still having issues with his chemo, and I keep telling him it's going to be the chemo that kills him, not the cancer. 

I walked with Ron for 6 laps today. He was doing better today than he was the other day. Came in and got my beading stuff to take outside. I sat down on the swing and beaded while listening to my book on audio. 

The last panel was what I was beading on. I really like this pattern. I do have a mistake in it, and will try and fix that one the word chart when I do the corrections. I didn't see it till about 3 rows back. I'm leaving it, and I know it is only me that sees the mistake, at least I hope so. This is really fun to work on. When it got a little too hot outside, I came in and played my games. Then after supper, I worked on it some more. I had half of it done before supper and added about 10 rows to it while watching "The last of the Summer Wine" show. 

It really did feel good to bead. It got my mind off a few things. My daughter-in-law was sent home from the hospital after 3 days. Life is life and we move on. In the meantime, I'm just Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quilting And Beading

This morning, I woke to putting the 2 breads in the oven to bake. I realized I should have let it rise one more time, but decided the heck with it. They came out good anyway. I took on to moms for lunch, and was surprised at how much was eaten at lunchtime. 

Before heading to moms, I had to stop at the museum for a $75 check for membership. I gave Sam all the stuff and had an envelope that she could mail out with everything in it. 

Got to moms around 11 am which turned out a couple hours later than I planned. I took the veggie Patrick gave me to take. That went as well. Since I didn't have the time I would have wanted, I decided to work on the second block of mom's quilt. 

I got the pieces cut out from freezer paper. I still need to do a few more but will work on that later. I'm thinking of buying the templates from the company and make it a lot easier on myself. 

After lunch, everyone left. Nancy and mom talked to me about what happened at the meeting yesterday and said they didn't care for the way it was presented to me. They also said the four of them back at that end all agreed that I didn't need to do the extra work, because they didn't care what we had. I told them I did it this time and will not do it in the future for good reason. I don't have much respect for the two who made such a fuse yesterday. I will just do what I have been doing but won't chat or be free to say anything anymore to either of them. 

Patrick found a gorgeous embroidery work on FB, I believe. There was a link to the page, and I put it in my favorites. It shows some really pretty embroidery pieces! It tells one how to do the work, but not the pattern. I'm going to work on my own pattern. I want to do one that has cut work. AGAIN, here I go, thinking of another project! Still haven't learned to finish my stuff FIRST before I move on to another project! UGH 

Came home and decided I wanted to work on my beading. 

I wanted to get the second one done, so Patrick went to bed, and I finished up the second panel. I'm thrilled to get the second panel done and now I can call it a night. I will work on the third one. I will also make the pattern with the original colors to see which I like better. Sandy picked up the original colors for me when she went to Canada. I owe her for those. I also told her I would send the link to the shop I'm going to in MI that is a bead shop. If she wants anything they have up there, I will get it for her. 

She even sent me some pictures of cross stitch patterns she found at the Thrift shop and asked which ones I wanted. I told her I had 2 of them but wanted the other 2. 

It made my day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Small Presentation Day

This morning, I needed to leave early for our meeting and presentation.  Patrick loaded up the car for me and I was on my way. I had to go to the fair today to pick up the tickets for everyone to get into the fair for our table. Then got stuck at the light and was 20 mins late. 

I passed out the tickets, we chatted about what needed to be done. Of course, they wanted more from me, so I now have one more job to do. I seriously wish I could pass some of this off on them, but unless they want to be group leader, I can't. Rules and regulations. UGH I did buy pizza for everyone but was shocked no one even bothered to offer to give me some money for it. Just offering would have been enough. 

We honored Keith Yarter, Navy, Leonard Ralston, Marine Corps, and Fred Muniz, Navy. 

Came home tired and frustrated. I did the paperwork that needed to be done. Got the membership information done but forgot to get a check from the museum. I will have to stop by tomorrow. 

Once I sat done, I relaxed. It was way too hot for me today. I did work on my sourdough bread and have it ready for tomorrow. I'm going to bake it tomorrow and take it to moms. That will give me a little bit of time before I have to leave. 

As much as I really wanted to, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!