Monday, September 7, 2020
CATS, THE BEACH, AND NORTHERN AMERICAN HERONS
This week has not been terribly productive. I did work on my wisteria project a bit, but it is tedious and often I just work on it a few hours each week. Sometimes I just need something simple to do to fill in some mindless time.
I considered starting a Broderie Perse project, but decided that might not be mindless. Not up to that.
So instead I found a fabric that somewhat mimicked that idea. I have two daughter's that live in the area. The older one is a teacher and works a great deal with an agency that traps and neuters ferrel cats and returns them to their colonies. They often do fundraisers to pay the vet bills so I though I would contribute to one of her agency's fundraisers.
A quick finished wall hanging or table topper. 
I received the first instructions on my Morewood Mystery quilt. There is an icon on my sidebar for it on my blog. Gives one something to look forward to each month that has plenty of time to accomplish.
A quick trip to JoAnn's this week to pick up beads for my beach landscape. Not really beads except for one, but perfect for that piece.
They are going to be perfect for it. 
This is a photo of a visiter at my younger daughter's home this past week. He is a Northern American Heron and he brought his lady friend with him. Unfortunatley they decided to dine on the fish in pond and devoured all 50 or so gold fish in it. Not a single fish left! Ben my youngest grandson, the keeper of the pond, proclaimed to get his BB gun out and get them. Mother of course did not allow that, but I don't think they are going to be in a hurry to replace the fish until those two move along to another dining establishment.
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I'm afraid I would be out buying feeder goldfish to keep those beauties around. I haven't felt very creative lately so I'm enjoying what other people are doing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea to use that fabric for the cat. Far less work for the same result. The heron is pretty - so nice for your family to feed them, even if inadvertently.
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ReplyDeleteLove the cat block...the fabric is perfect. Lovely capture of the Heron...we have a couple at our park...they look so majestic. Sorry about your fish...have a great day!
I love your little cat piece and also the fun things you found to embellish your beach landscape! That's a great story about the heron couple, although not so great for the fish in the pond. I bet they thought that was a tasty buffet!
ReplyDeleteHi DonnaLee, your small cat piece is so lovely! The fabric is just perfect for it. I think that you're going to have a lot of fun with those beads :-) That's too bad about the gold fish. I sure hope that they appreciated the feast!
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee! Wowee - I can imagine how upset your grandson was about the herons eating his fish. Who would have thought?! I think your mini cat quilt is so darn cute. That will be a good auction piece. You'll have to let us know how it does. Nice job on your HSTs for Morewood. I'm following along from a distance but can't wait to see where these go. Thanks for linking up this week. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThey are great fisher birds. They hardly move until they strike. Yes they will eat every fish.
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I should start doing more applique...it's been a long time.
ReplyDeleteYour HST are so pretty for the Morewood mystery -- I love seeing the variety of fabrics people use for mystery quilts. Fortunately goldfish are cheaper than koi...
ReplyDeleteKitty is so pretty and perfect for a fundraiser. Love the beads you found. Your landscape is really coming together. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteThose goldfish/koi were, ahem, sitting ducks for the herons! Yes, the cat applique would be a lot easier than the broderie perse -- but when you get to that project it will be lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the cat wallhanging. Funny I am also working on a landscape quilt. It is my first attempt and I am enjoying the process. I will look forward to seeing the progress on yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat cat lover's won't want to scoop up that sweet kitty quilt?!?! LOVE how your beach scene is coming together. Can't WAIT to see it with the shell beads added!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are beautiful! I’m sure the Feral Cats wall hanging/table topper will bring in a great donation for your daughter’s Feral Cats project. Your landscape quilt looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cat topper! I love the fabric you chose. And it’s awesome that you are donating it!
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Maybe not terribly productive - but it looks as if your having fun. That little cat is just so darling!!
ReplyDeleteThose shells are terrific for you piece. Sorry that the heron visit was so bitter sweet. Thanks for sharing all your projects with us at Clever Chameleon.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to wanting a simple project these days. I'm glad that darling cat project fit the bill for you!
ReplyDeleteTell Ben to put screening over his pond. My aunt had that happen several years ago & after they put screen over the pond, the fish were safe.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Those beads are perfect for your beach landscape! Love it!
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