Working on Wall Hangings This Week

 I am doing more sewing lately with the good weather and so much time on my hands.

This one is named Lady Sandra.  She has her red border now so next I will be layering her with her backing and pinning her for machine-quilting.

This is Lady Lillian.  I really do not like anything in the color orange except pumpkins in the fall, but this tangerine shade works for me. I am unusually pleased with her.

This foursome will be named Lady Flora Belle (for pretty flower) Garden Society.  I think this will look good on a door front or a wall.  I still have borders to cut for this one.

This one I think I will name Tilly Teacup.  She is an extra after laying out 6 teacup and tea pot blocks for 2 wall hangings.  One for me and one for my daughter.  Borders are yet to choose.

It's been marvelous weather here in southwestern Maine for this spring.  We get sufficient rain to keep our forests safe from forest fires, a big plus.  I don't mind the rain when it comes as long as we get a few nice sunny days of sunshine and warm, but not hot, days.

Enjoy your spring and summer.

Shoe Rack Storage In Two Ways

 I received my new over-door shoe rack and put it together.  It just needed the hooks to go thru the holes for hanging on the door.

This is the new one and it's made sturdier than the old one.  Very useful and can hold up to 24 paper product rolls.  I find this a handy storage place for these things.

This one I made by cutting out the parts of the old shoe rack that were wearing.  It only has 9 slots left and I have it hanging inside my bathroom closet door.  It's useful for cough crops, bars of soap, lotions, etc.  

For the current products in use, I keep them in a tall cardboard carton that fits nicely into a narrow lower cabinet in my kitchen.  It's so handy to grab what I need.

It's a fine day here in Maine.  Temps have decided to be normal, which means 60s to 70sF days and 50s nites.  We are expecting rain again tonite which is good.  Our forests need it to reduce the chance of forest fires.

Have a good day.

STORAGE TIPS FOR PAPER PRODUCTS

 When one has limited storage space, you have to find ways to store items as needed.

For me it was rolls of paper products.  I have such a small kitchen and space is limited.

The first thing was my unopened rolls of waxed paper, foil, parchment paper, freezer bags, etc.  

This is an over-the-door shoe rack with 24 slots.  It hangs on my closet door.  A nifty place for such things.

Then what to do for the current rolls that are being used daily.

I have a very narrow cupboard in my kitchen beside my sink.  I found a tall cardboard carton that fits nicely.  In this manner I can set the rolls on end so they are easy to grab.  The carton itself is also easy to pull forward so I can see what I have in the carton.

It really has saved me space and hunting when the roll is needed.

I hope this idea helps at least one person besides me.

Have a good day.

WORKED ON BABY DRAGON PINK PEARL

 I am back to working on my baby dragon, Pink Pearl, just starting out in life. The wall hanging needed something more than just Pearl, so I added a couple of fairies to the scene.

                       This is Pink Pearl with her 2 friends.

I now have a border to find and that should not be difficult.  I have lots of fabrics on my shelves.

Other things happening is our monthly Potluck Dinner tonite.  It's "Breakfast for Dinner" nite.  I am bringing my Tater Tot Sausage Casserole which is a hit with my family and a few of the neighbors here.  

We have a good time at our monthly Potluck Dinners.  A bit of eating, a bit of chatting, reminiscing, and we can even take home a doggy bowl with leftovers for another meal or two.

Rain is coming our way.  The resident gardeners are happy.  Their garden plots are coming along just fine so far.  We never got a frost late this month yet so even the tomato transplants are holding up well.  I wish them continued success.

Have a good day my friends.

A WALK THRU OUR GARDEN

 Its a fine day here in Maine.  We have our spring flowers continuing to pop up bringing us some lovely color.  I cut some lilacs to put in a vase so I can enjoy their aroma for a few days.  I love the scent of lilacs.

Let's take a photo journey today......

I'll start with the lilacs I cut for myself.  They smell so darn nice.

The Creeping Phlox always does so well in spring.

Beside our back patio we have lilacs in bloom.  The early spring tulips and daffodils are already snug in their beds till next year.

Our Paper White Birch are my favorite trees here.  This section of the garden also has more lilac bushes.

In one of our personal veggie beds someone has transplanted some pretty colorful flowers to enjoy.

A few geraniums are still in bloom.

Another gardener is taking a chance by transplanting tomatoes already.  We often get frosty nights right up until Memorial Day and even into the month of June sometimes.

  

From our back patio we also enjoy the view of the river with its waterfall.  

We can also view the bridge that connects our town to the one next door.

All in all, it was a nice stroll thru the garden today.

LADY GERTRUDE AND LADY JANIS ARE FINISHED.

Lady Gertrude and Lady Janis are ready for their new homes.  

       This is Lady Gertrude for Kathy D. 14" by 16"

         Lady Janis is for Peggy L.  another 14" by 16" size.

Now I will be able to figure out what project to finish next.  It could be the teacups, the dragons, or something else.  My mind is always designing new projects to keep me busy.

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

My Teacup Embroidered Blocks

 I checked thru my WIP container to see what I still had there.  Lo and behold, there were 13 embroidered teacup and teapot blocks I made over 10 years ago.  They are too pretty to sit unseen, so I will make something with them in the near future.  Possibly a couple of wall hangings.  They are all 10 1/2 inches square.

                      These are blocks numbered 1-3. 

                                               Numbered 4-6

                                            Numbered 7-9

                                       Numbered 10-12

                 Here's the last one.  Doesn't that look like a face?

The dark marks could be eyelashes.  I may make this one into a single project with a smiling face with pretty red lips.  It's a thought right now.

I have added these to my latest projects to finish.  I have time to think about what I should do with them.  

I have a few ideas in my head.  I will come up with something.

Enjoy your springlike day.