Patchwork Posies

Another unfinished project done! I found this pattern about 5-6 years ago and decided it was perfect to use to make a bed quilt with some vintage fabrics that were part of my mom's fabric stash.  I'm guessing the fabrics are 40--50's era and from cut-off scraps from a uniform factory in Evansville, Indiana.

Started the project, and worked on it off and on.  Pull it out, add a few more stitches and pieces and....back to the shelf.  Finally this winter as the snow falls and warm weather is months away, I decided to finish it...........as a wall hanging or mini quilt.  It is not the bed quilt I initially wanted to make, but at 48 inches square, it turned out well.....and FINISHED!

In Flight

Saw this "In Flight" pattern in a quilt shop in West Bend when I dropped off my machine for it's annual 1000 mile checkup.    I kept thinking about it.  Of course when I went back to pick up my cleaned machine, I was helpless....I had to buy it.

 

It found a home in the laundry room hanging on the huge metal safety pin.  It is next to a window, so when the light is off, the geese just seem to be taking off in flight!         

                                                                 

Sunset over lake

My first oil painting.   I took a class with a certified Bob Ross instructor.  She talks and demonstrates you through the whole process.  After 4 hours - you end up with a completed painting.....something like hers.

I just may try another one....another day.