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A Patriotic Bunting

The Patriotic bug has absolutely taken over at this place!!

I saw this pattern somewhere and couldn’t resist. I already had all the colors–which made it so easy.

And it only took a couple of nights listening to my favorite podcast and they were finished.

My kind of crochet project indeed. I pondered how to tie them together and did a temporary strand of yarn –just to see how they looked and poof! That did it.

I liked the simple strand bows so much that that’s how they’re staying.

Only trouble is–I love all the Red, White and Blue so much–I can’t stop!!

You’ll see….

 

 

Note: Original Pattern came from Whiskers & Wool: Patriotic Bunting

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Uncle Sam–the Squirrel

By now, you have to be expecting SOME kind of post about our favorite squirrel–right?

Short of little Tarmac holding a live sparkler–I personally couldn’t think of a better “get up” than good ol’ Uncle Sam!!

I made two versions of the US flag that he’s holding–neither of which made me incredibly happy. The first had good stripes but a funky blue space. The second had an ok blue space but weird stripes.

Ahhh well. It needs to be the thought that counts because I’m not keen on doing it again.

We’ll be content to know that we have the most patriotic squirrel in the land.

And who else can say that?

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Happy Flag Day!!

Look at us and our amazing patriotic kitties! Chili and Hobbes are good sports, but alas–Lyla would have none of it.

We love any occasion to hang the flag. To be honest, I’m always tempted to just leave it up from Memorial Day to Labor Day because it makes my makes my little red, white and blue soul happy.

Enjoy the day my friends.

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My Very Own Quilt

Now, I ask you–isn’t this the most beautiful quilt you’ve EVER seen in all your life?! No need to answer because of COURSE it is!!

Long ago, I told April, my quilty daughter, that I would love a quilt made with only fabric that she designed and this is the lovely creation that she gave me.

It’s the perfect combination of pinks and purples and everything else to keep me happy for a very, very long time.

Thank you so much April!! I ADORE it!!

love,

Mom

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Things To Love In May

Puzzles.

If you ever come to my house and don’t see a puzzle set up somewhere–take my temperature quick. I probably have a fever.

I love puzzles…always.

Finding a box of trinkets with some actual cool stuff inside. A tiny wooden sheep, an old spool, liquid luck and pixie dust.

I love stuff like that.

There have been lots of mystery things popping up all over the place around here. Have to wait to see if I’m happy about it or not. For now though, the hope of color here and there is very fun.

Love these crazy kitties of ours…Lyla and Chili napping…

and good old Hobbes–a bit under the weather. Rest up and get well boy.

Pink flowers–any kind, will make me happy all day long. Thanks Jillian!!

Oh, look–another…puzzle. Heh, heh.

A FAIRY DOOR!! I’ll show you more of this later, but for now, just know that I’m SOOOOO excited!!!

New books. History books. Church books. All my favorite things rolled between two covers! 

A beautiful quilt from my daughter–that’s my very own!!! Isn’t it gorgeous?! At last, at last!! I love it so, so much!