This past week has been very frustrating. Computer technical issues with our internet and a new modem has caused hours of telephone calls with the provider and finally they have decided after multiple telephone calls with no success to come out and deal with the issue. Needless to say it has cut into my sewing time drastically. Sewing is my zen place, when things get tough or stressful I sew. Needless to say nothing much got done and I am not a very happy camper right now.
I finally managed to get a 5 rows together on my 9 patch 4 patch quilt. One more row to go. I still have tons of blue and neutral squares cut out. I way over cut for sure. I guess I will have to stash them away and start another quilt with them at another time. Some time ago I saw a picture in Art Quilting Studio's Winter 2021 issue by Ela Zeman that caught my eye. I started it several weeks ago with the background. I did get the background quilted, and added some grasses one afternoon. I need a much darker green for additional vines, but have not had time to get out to a quilt store or order on line so it is on hold.
At least one major accomplishment happen at my daughter's house. The naughty peacocks' jail was finished this week. No more raiding the neighbors walnut orchard, laying around their pool or sitting on top of the cars of visitors. It is a huge structure and 17 feet high and roofed so no flying out. My daughter's two Ginny hens have joined them and all seem to be very happy. They have the large nesting box to keep them out of the wet weather and plenty of roosting poles to sit on. My daughter is happy that husband is no longer threatening to BBQ them and I suspect the neighbors are relieved too.
Sorry about your internet problems...so frustrating! I love your blue and beige quilt...a timeless color combination.
ReplyDeleteHAHA!! I LOVE it (the 'jail', that is). Too funny but it looks like a pretty nice jail. And yes, I bet the neighbors are relieved!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like quite a comfortable "jail." It's certainly better than the BBQ. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, that is FRUSTRATING, dealing with internet or phone providers. I hate it. Sure hope things are squared away by now. That's a serious endeavor, the 17ft high enclosure! They're so pretty. I would love somebody else's peacocks visiting my yard, but yeah - probably not the happiest thing if they scratched up the car.
ReplyDeletelove, love the blue quilt project!!!
ReplyDeletethe pen for the birds is amazing!!
I hope your week will be peaceful, and full of sewing time. Your 9 / 4 patch is going very well, love the 2 blocks together. Oh my, the big birds have a house! You always make me laught when it's about them ;)
ReplyDeleteLove that blue quilt. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also love those peacocks. Most handsome.
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Wonderful seeing the peacocks
ReplyDeleteLove your blue quilt project. Love the colour combination - it's so comforting.
ReplyDeleteHOpe your week is a good one.
Now the peacocks can be watched and enjoyed and not BBQed and enjoyed. I love your 9 patch 4 patch quilt! And the Art quilt is gorgeous. I love the subtlety of the colors. I hope your internet problems are over! Have a marvellously happy (and stitchy) day.
ReplyDeleteJail time...poor babies. No more spa time. Hope you get your internet problems fixed soon, so your day will move along much smoother.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the neighbors are quite happy!! Pretty quilt. Hope all is calmed down by now :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you this week at 'My Corner of the World'!
Oh, goodness -- your SIL was threatening to BBQ the peacocks?!! That makes him sound like an evil supervillain, at least to bird lovers!! I'm glad they found a solution that didn't involve cooking anyone's pets! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with tech issues. But your 9-patch 4-patch looks fabulous. If you wanted to unload your extra squares with a giveaway instead of stashing them for later, I'd put my name in the hat for that... ;-). Otherwise I just might have to start cutting out squares from my own scrap bins! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteUgh on the internet issues. I know that is a pain that I have to go through every couple of years. Your blocks are very pretty though. Wow, that's a really nice peacock jail. LOL. Maybe they can get out with good behavior as long as they are supervised from time to time.
ReplyDeletePeacock jail. What a thought! Glad they won't be getting into any trouble. I hope that you get your technical issues ironed out soon.
ReplyDeleteHow are the peacocks coping with jail time? Guess they are not allowed out for play time, I imagine they would be difficult birds to move around?
ReplyDeleteBwah haa haa Peacock Jail!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSorry about all your internet troubles - that does ruin the zen of stitchin.... heres to a good day!
Great pattern the 9 patch/4 patch. I was wondering how big your squares are? The peacock retreat is very nice. So funny, your description of the peacocks lounging by the pool and the naughty stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in your nine patch four patches quilt. Very calming.
ReplyDeleteHi DonnaleeQ! I am so sorry to hear about your internet/phone issues. Ugg. Technology is just great when it works . . . and when it doesn't. Well, thanks for getting our whole life dependent on you. I hope all those issues are solved now. {{Hugs}} Well, well, well. The peacocks have met their match, hey?! Hmm. No more lounging by the pool, I guess, enjoying walnuts. Gosh, your blue and neutral quilt top looks fabulous. If you have to pack up the excess, be sure to include that picture of what the pieces are for! I think that's a fabulous idea and tip. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating wasting good sewing time. Love the new home for the peacocks. Looking forward to seeing your art quilt progress.
ReplyDeleteHa! So glad those naughty peacocks are contained so everyone is happier. Love your quilt! So sorry about the problems. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet those birds are missing their freedom, though the neighbors, not so much
ReplyDeleteLove your 4 in 9 patches together! What a great idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteInternet issues are so frustrating. Our telephone company finally laid fiber and all has been well since. Love your colors for the 9 patch/ 4 patch quilt and happy to see it expand. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down last week.
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