Home again, jiggidy jig

 We are home but still getting back into the groove of things.  While away #1 son helped me purchase a new Samsung Galaxy A17 phone and now there's a huge learning curve once again.  I was ever-so-proud of myself that I managed to figure out how to connect with our home Wi-Fi, but then returned to earth with a thump when I attempted to move some photos from the phone to the computer.  Still haven't figured that one out and finally gave it up for a bad job and I will try again another day.

While we were visiting our family we had many really great meals (including a wonderful risotto/steak dish that our chef son made for us).  We saw the live theatre production of 'The Hobbit' which was loved by all of us, and went to a fun outdoor Art In The Park, along with their local farmer's market.  We also had an epic crokinole tournament one afternoon.  It's been years since the RC and I have played so it was fun taking on our grandson.  (if you aren't familiar with crokinole, you can read more HERE).

I haven't had time to search out any links for you this time but will return to the regular mumblings on Friday, along with a reveal of the latest landscape.

Permission to play

 Ok folks, the RC and I are heading out tomorrow for a road trip to visit  our #1 son and his family so I will be MIA for about a week.  Feel free to party amongst yourselves!  I won't have access to a computer or internet while I'm gone.

- At the risk of being tarred and feathered, I thought I'd share THIS great way to use some of that broken costume jewelry we have stuck in a drawer somewhere.  Another of her great projects is THIS one (and now I want one of those trees!!).   And I know I sent you to THIS last year, but it bears repeating.

- Have a peek at THESE!

- Some things just make me laugh and THIS is one of them (I know it's a paid pattern, but I thought you'd get a kick out of it too).

- THIS takes you to part one of a six-part series focusing on creating a fabric collage.  Wish my stash would yield the 'fodder' to attempt this!  While you're there, be sure to check out her galleries of work!

Another section

 Lots of hours went into working on the Christmas tree but I was happy to use up some 'stuff' that had been lurking in my stash for far too long.  I did go and buy the red bead trim though...and there's lots left over so I guess, in the grand scheme of things, I haven't gained anything.

- I would love THIS if it happened to come my way, but I don't think I'll try making it myself (scroll down to see the completed project).

- THIS little fellow is definitely awww-worthy.

- THIS takes you to a pdf of a really cute pumpkin themed pillow (or could be used as a quilt block).  And THIS is a really cute project too!

- HERE is another project you might like to try before the leaves are all gone for the year.

Today's quote..."When we understand that each day isn't one more day, but one less, we'll start giving more value to the things that truly matter"

More hours

 I spent a long time creating an embroidered wreath to hang on the fireplace in the landscape...

It still needs a bow at the bottom to finish it off.  

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A mini-rant...I haven't felt the need to do a reverse look up for any phone numbers recently but yesterday I wondered why we keep getting a local number showing up (don't know it, so won't answer).  So I did my usual query and discovered that it doesn't simply tell you where the number originates - now they want to tell you all sorts of 'stuff' about the person at that number AND, despite their web site saying the look up is free - it's not.  They wanted my credit card number so they could charge me nearly $2.  Really?  Free?  Yeah, right.  Needless to say I muttered something akin to them whistling up a rope and gave up.  Now they have their hooks into me, I wonder if I'm now going to get calls from THEM demanding their $2.  Rant over.

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- If you're interested in trying out wool applique, perhaps THIS cute fellow will encourage you.

- HERE is a cute pattern for your fall decor.

- I thought THESE were rather awww-worthy.

Today's quote...

He continues to pay the price!

Forty seven years ago yesterday the RC gave up his perfectly good bachelorhood to marry me and I'm thankful every day.  Pretty sure he'd say the same (as long as I'm in the room...lol).  

We were married at the home of my cousin who was our officiant (he also married my parents).  

- THIS is a work of art!

- I know I've sent  you to another version of these, but THIS one is really pretty!

-  THIS little guy is rather awww-worthy.

And so, it begins (again)

 Here's the beginning of another landscape (my 83rd, believe it or not!!)...

There were altogether too many hours spent quilting the 'wall' and 'floor' but at least now the fun stuff starts happening.  I was quite proud of myself that I figured out how to add 'glass' to the window (a piece of a sheet protector to be exact).  

-If you've never made a junk journal, perhaps THIS tutorial will set you up for success.

- THIS is a somewhat different design for a tote bag.

- THESE made me smile.

Today's quote is from Martin Luther King Jr...."The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy".

grrrrrrrrr

..........second post of the day, but I'm wondering if anyone else is having issues leaving comments on blogs today??  Or is it just me?  

A colossal mess

 I don't really have anything ready to show you but perhaps these pictures might have somewhat of an explanation for that...

See the mess??

This shows just some of the piles I end up with when I'm creating a landscape.  Never let it be said that I'm afraid to show you my mess  creative inspiration!!

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!

- Have a peek at the fun creations by THIS artist.

- THIS is most definitely awwww-worthy!  And THIS too!

- HERE is something you could make for your autumn decor (scroll down for the free pattern).