Monday, March 8, 2021

BABY QUILTS AND ROOSTER RUNNERS

 This has been another rather hectic week.  I finally managed to get my internet and home telephone situation corrected.  However, things still were rather crazy.  I am the treasurer for my local quilt guild.  We found in a rather rush that our web site had to be moved to another service.  I spent literally hours on the phone or email with Anita that manages our web services, and Cathy our membership person that had to coordinate our membership directory.  At the same time our member's dues are coming in fast and furious with deposits that need to be made.  

I did manage to finish up this simple 44 by 44 inch baby quilt top for our charity division.  I had a goal of 12 quilt tops with prepared bindings for the 2020 year.  Sadly I was short four.  I have over the last two weeks managed to get 2 more done.  So before I decided to set a 2021 goal I figured I had better finish 2020's goal pronto.  

I also purchased some rooster fabric to make placemats and a runner for my daughter.  Yes, the one with all the chickens, ducks, and peacocks.  It should have been for her birthday in January.  I guess I am aiming for Mother's Day now.  I need to get a move on with this project.  

At least these ladies are living the life of carefree luxury.  My daughter let these hens out to roam around in the nice sunny weather along with their rooster Orby.  He was sitting off to the side watching over them as they enjoy themselves.  They found one of her empty raised gardens, which is the perfect place to have a spa day.  Rolling around in the nice warm soil is just the perfect afternoon treat when you are a chicken.  Better enjoy it ladies, as once she starts spring planting in the garden boxes they are off limits.

15 comments:

  1. Laughing at the spa day for the chickens. You always share fun tidbits from the farm...or house. Ugh, trying to keep up with Internet issues is absolutely no fun. Congrats on helping to get it all worked out. Sewing was probably at the back of your mind but the top you shared is really nice. I'm sitting here thinking, do I have stash that would allow me to do something similar. (Not talking about millions of UFOS and the new start I'm working on today...) Hope you have more quilting and less hassle this week.

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  2. I LOVE to watch my chickens have dust bath social hour!!! They have the perfect dry place right now in an old berry barn that my husband took the side off of. I took a video of them the other day. The dust was just a flying! They are happy hens.

    What is that metal thing in the raised bed? Is it something for a plant to climb? Is it art? Is it a piece of metal that was thrown in there to keep it out of the way of the mower? Inquiring minds want to know. :)

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  3. Hi DonnaleeQ! Oh those chickens. As you said, they might as well enjoy it now. Love the rooster runner! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  4. Hi,
    Beautiful quilt...love the chicken table runner. I collect chickens to put in my kitchen. I'll have to make a wall hanging of chickens..that's another project to add to my growing list of quilts I want to make...love all the animal pictures you share. Have a great day!

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  5. Love your quilts and love seeing the birds. Every lady needs a spa day.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  6. Those rooster squares are magnificent. Cant wait to see it finished

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  7. Great charity quilt and the rooster table runner is sure to be a hit with your daughter. Thanks for sharing both on my Wednesday Wait Loss linkup.

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  8. LOL, I would love to be sunning myself right now, only not in a raised garden bed!! Good luck on finishing your Daughter's gift!

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  9. Pleased you got your internet issues sorted, but then you had your quilt guild problems too, such hassle. At least a little stitching got done, and you know we all enjoy seeing pics of your daughters birds. Dont they look happy having a dust bath!

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  10. I bet the chickens were having a great time!

    Your link is a welcome addition to My Corner of the World' this week!

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  11. Cool Quilt! I like how you laid those blocks out!! and the table runner is awesome!! Good to have a goal to get it done right?

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  12. A rooster runner sounds perfect. I hope the guild work settles down soon so that you can get back to finishing off the 2020 goals.

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  13. Nice baby quilt! I'm always looking for new ideas. Lucky hens, having a warm spa day in the garden.

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  14. Soft and sweet baby quilt. Looks like the feathered ladies had a lot of fun!
    Thank you for linking up with Patchwork & Quilts ;)

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