tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51398849571779459522024-03-13T00:55:23.427-07:00On The Farm QuiltsGrandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-42111501139825952202013-08-10T08:08:00.002-07:002013-08-10T08:08:58.435-07:00Cute Dish TowelI just saw this cute little dish towel and thought I'd share the link. I really want to make some of these, the Dresden Plate was my Grandpa's favorite block, yes, he was a quilter, so these would be in honor of him.<br />
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Here's the link: <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/sunbonnet-sue-dish-towel-with-my-accuquilt-go/" target="_blank">Sun Bonnet Sue Dish Towel</a><br />
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Wouldn't these make darling Christmas gifts? Even if you don't have an Accu-Quilt I'm sure you can find, or already have, the templates.<br />
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Have a Great and Awesome Day!!<br />
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<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-90148955493299516422013-05-27T15:40:00.001-07:002013-05-27T15:40:05.824-07:00Happy Homemaker Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: purple;">The weather..... <span style="color: black;"> Right now as I'm writing this (4:15 pm CDT) it is close to 100* with a nice brisk "breeze." I am learning to LIKE the wind as it fools you into thinking you're not as warm as you really are!</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">R</span>ight now I am.... <span style="color: black;">sitting in the shade afforded by the area next to the fifth wheel pin. I feel somewhat redneck hillbilly, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do! It's also a modocum of protection from the wind becoming too overpowering.</span></span></b></div>
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Thinking....<span style="color: black;">That even with some of the inconveniences, I do enjoy the warmer weather.</span></span></b></div>
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On my reading pile...<span style="color: black;">Other than my ever-present devotional books I started reading a book on my Kindle "A Simple Amish Christmas" by Vannetta Chapman. It is an interesting read with a glimpse into the Amish way of life. The focus is on Annie Weaver who went to the city and became a Registered Nurse while on her rumschpringe, or running around time.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><br /><span style="color: purple;">Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....</span> <a href="http://www.mollyflanders.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-that-block.html" target="_blank">Molly Flanders <span style="color: black;"> </span></a></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black;">This link is to her page with the simplest quilt block using scrap strips. When you put four of the small blocks together you end up with a 10" block with a center star. How cool is that?</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Something fun to share....<span style="color: black;"> Today was a Balloon Day at DGD's school and hers said Backwards Day. So now she has a name tag with her name spelled backwards! And she had to walk backwards also!</span></b></span><br />
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Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....<span style="color: black;">Molly Flanders</span></b></span><br />
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On the menu for this week....<span style="color: black;">Anything cold!!</span></b></span><br />
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On my to do list....<span style="color: black;">Vacuum. I didn't get it done before it got warm in the house. Also, I need to plant my zucchini seeds. Plus I just spied a large bag of rakeings from the yard that need to go to the dumpster.</span></b></span><br />
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In the craft basket....<span style="color: black;">I finally finished #2 of the Promises and Borders embroidery Bom of 2012! And I actually have the pattern for #3 on the fabric. So, it's ready to start stitching! Plus my good friend over at <a href="http://katsretirementjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kat's Retirement Journey</a> sells Stampin' Up products and I'd like to learn to make gorgeous cards like she and her Stampin' friends do. I think I have most of the supplies now so I can make a card!</span></b></span><br />
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Looking forward to this week.... <span style="color: black;">Getting a small fenced area made for Daisy so I don't need to be with her every moment she's outdoors.</span></b></span><br />
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Looking around the house....<span style="color: black;">Just the usual lived-in clutter</span></b></span><br />
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From the camera.... <span style="color: black;">Guess I could take a photo of dirt, and more dirt! Maybe my window ledges after it is REALLY windy LOL I have a few flowers, but nothing like my mental picture of what my space would look like before I came down here. What the sun doesn't bake, the wind shreds.</span></b></span><br />
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Bible verse, Devotional.... <span style="color: black;">This verse came to mind as I watched the devastation in OK the other day, particularly the last phrase, which I will share here.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="color: black;"> Ezekiel 34:28 They shall dwell safely and none shall make them afraid (in the day of the Messiah's reign).</span></b></span><br />
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The Weather,,, It's another perfect day here...about 78* outside.<br />
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Right now I am...Watching live coverage of the Moore, OK tornado that just occurred. So sad. Total devastation...like footage I've seen of bombings. It's indescribable!<br />
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Thinking: Wondering just WHY I want to live in the mid-west!<br />
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On My Reading Pile: We have discovered that my younger grandson is gluten sensitive so I've been trying to find a GOOD bread recipe that doesn't dry out so quickly.<br />
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On My TV: The Weather Channel. Oh my! As if a tornado destroying their home wasn't enough, now a broken gas line has set it on fire. My heart breaks for these people!<br />
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What I found while surfing the net: A luscious sounding Rice Krispie Treat recipe at <a href="http://www.sweetasacookie.com/2013/04/lemon-supreme-rice-krispies-treats.html" target="_blank">Sweet As A Cookie</a><br />
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On this week's menu: It's warm weather so... Smoothies and more smoothies.<br />
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On My To-Do List: Making Scrappy Quilts for charities...plus it will diminish my overflowing stash. It doesn't help anyone just taking up space here.<br />
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In my Craft Basket: Last year's embroidery project from <a href="http://elefantz.com/" target="_blank">Jenny at Elefantz</a><br />
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Looking forward to this week: Maybe some cooler weather!<br />
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Looking around the house: I rearranged a few things and there is still a few things to find a new home.<br />
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No time for playing with the camera this week but please enjoy this one of a sunrise last winter.<br />
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On my Prayer List: The people affected by the tornadoes this week are at the very top of my prayer list.<br />
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Answered prayers: Last week my Mini Doxie swallowed an acorn. I didn't know what was wrong so took her to the vet. Long story short, she had surgery to remove the nut and is recovering nicely. God does care about his other creatures!<br />
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Bible Verse for the week:Isaiah 26:3<br />
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee."<br />
<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-7947576648590440782013-05-06T12:36:00.002-07:002013-05-06T12:36:43.644-07:00Happy Homemaker's MondayI actually created a post last Monday...then the unthinkable happened...I did something and it disappeared into Cyber Neverland. So I'll try again this week!<br />
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THE WEATHER: Right now it's a pleasant 62* with just a gentle breeze. We are forecasted to see 75* later today! What can I say? Other than perfect weather! <br />
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Ok, well, I caught a ride to town so I didn't need to drive The Beast. Our perfect day has clouded over, just those high thin clouds and it's still 75*, so no complaints.<br />
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RIGHT NOW I AM: Relaxing, typing this and trying to decide what to have for a late lunch.<br />
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THINKING: Am I EVER going to get even close to my sewing machine today?<br />
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ON MY READING PILE: "Desire of Ages", a wonderful book about the life of Christ.<br />
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ON MY TV: "What Not To Wear", among my favorite daytime shows.<br />
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WHAT I FOUND WHILE SURFING THE NET: <a href="http://www.sew4home.com/projects/fabric-art-accents/scrapbusters-embellished-ribbon-bookmarks?utm_source=Sew4Home&utm_cam" target="_blank">Embellished Ribbon Bookmarks</a> at another of my favorite sites, Sew4Home. These are SO gorgeous!<br />
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ON THE MENU FOR THIS WEEK: To tell you the absolute truth, I don't have a menu made for this week. But I do know that I'm having Haystacks, Plate Tacos or whatever you call them.<br />
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SEW<br />
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And tidy things up a bit<br />
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IN THE CRAFT BASKET: Another dish towel apron--this one is pink/turquoize<br />
Making scrap paper pieced quilt blocks to use up my humongous<br />
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LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS WEEK: WARM weather!!!<br />
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LOOKING AROUND THE HOUSE: Things that need to be taken care of<br />
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FROM THE CAMERA: Camera? I own a camera? Obviously nothing this week, sorry.<br />
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ON MY PRAYER LIST: My friend Ruby, other friends who are facing some health issues, for my grandson.<br />
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BIBLE VERSE: I have a small page-a-day book with Bible verses and other wise sayings. I opened it this morning to this verse:<br />
"Give, and it will be given to you.<br />
A good measure, pressed down, shaken<br />
together and running over, will be poured<br />
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and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day,<br />
listening to the murmur of the water,<br />
or watching the clouds float across the sky, <br />
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Wishing each of you a blessed, happy day!<br />
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<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-67162095476390891422013-04-02T07:10:00.002-07:002013-04-02T07:10:25.492-07:00Happy Homemaker Monday (on Tuesday!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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FUN TO SHARE:<span style="color: black;"> Watching the grandchildren hunting Easter eggs yesterday was hilarious! Unfortunately, I hadn't shut my camera off before I put it away so no pictures. Can you say sad, sad Grammie?</span></span></strong></div>
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MY TO-DO LIST: <span style="color: black;">Well, I WAS going to fill more pots with flowers but since it's only 35*F...I think I will wait! I'm thinking a nice warm loaf of fresh bread is in order for this chilly weather. And I MUST get the taxes finished TODAY!</span></span></strong></div>
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I AM SEWING,CROCHETING, CRAFTING: <span style="color: black;">A new apron and a finish on the sewing machine cover I started before the big move.</span></span></strong></div>
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TIPS: <span style="color: black;">Vinegar is a great cleaner. And it won't discolor or "eat" your clothing either! I mix it half-half with Blue Dawn to clean almost everything from stains to the dishes. I've heard it's also great in the last rinse in the washer but I haven't tried it there yet. Alone, not mixed with Dawn LOL</span></span></strong></div>
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AROUND THE HOUSE: <span style="color: black;">I see more de-cluttering to do. I really don't need to have EVERYTHING on display at the same time!</span></span></strong></div>
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<b>THE WEATHER:</b> It's a little bit cool but not too bad, 50*...and the sun is shinning! So there's nothing to complain about at all!<br />
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<b>RIGHT NOW I AM: </b>Taking a break while my lunch settles.<br />
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<b>ON MY READING PILE: </b>Of course my devotional books and Bible are at the top, then there's my Kindle with way too many books to list...some serious reading and others "just-for-fun." <br />
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<b>ON MY TV: HLN </b>and the Jody Arias trial. I view it as semi-interesting comedy.<br />
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<b>SOMETHING TO SHARE: </b>Yesterday was my son-in-law's birthday. He's a real St. Paddy! But that's NOT his name LOL The German Chocolate Cake was very good too!<br />
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<b>ON MY MENU: </b>I'm really getting into smoothies. I've always thought of a smoothie as being fruit and have just recently discovered making them from veggies. They are really good! I try to have a veggie one for one meal and a fruit one for another.<br />
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<b>ON MY 'TO-DO' LIST:</b> Do you REALLY want to know? It's nearly a steno page long today!<br />
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<b>WHAT I AM SEWING, CROCHETING, CRAFTING: </b>I am stitching out fabric pages with all of the stitches my sewing machine will do. I must say it's rather interesting.<br />
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<b>LOOKING AROUND THE HOUSE: </b>I see way too much clutter. Most of it is things I use on a regular basis, so what to do with it is the question...and predicament.<br />
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<b>ON MY PRAYER LIST: </b>My good friend and her health issues, my children and their children plus all my friends and their families.<br />
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<b>BIBLE VERSE, DEVOTIONAL: </b>Psalms 91 popped in my mind as I was making my bed this morning, especially verse five about no being afraid either in the night or day. This has been one of my favorite chapters since I was a child.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">OOPS! I didn't publish this yesterday, sorry.</span>Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-74770687271603514382013-03-11T18:42:00.002-07:002013-03-11T18:42:36.721-07:00Happy Homemaker Monday<b><span style="color: purple;">THE WEATHER:</span></b> It has the promise of being a nice day...forecast is for the mid 60s. Sorry for all those in the snowy parts of the country! I so enjoy the sunshine, even on cooler days, and am so thankful for it.<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">RIGHT NOW I AM: </span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Waiting for my tea to cool so I can sip it.</span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">THINKING</span></b>: Thinking of the sewing I need to do today. I'm behind on one challenge, as I needed to get some Pellon.<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;">ON MY READING PILE: </span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">At the top is my Bible and other devotional books. I am currently doing a two year Bible reading plan along with reading an excellent book on the life of Christ, "Desire of Ages," by Ellen White. Other than that are my quilting magazines a health magazine, and various books on my Kindle.</span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;">ON MY TV:</span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"> Nothing at the moment. I am enjoying the early morning stillness before our little village awakens for the day.</span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;">SOMETHING FUN TO SHARE: </span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Yesterday we went to Amarillo to Chucke Cheese. I had a great time watching all the children and their parents play the various games. Sometimes 'people-watching' is very entertaining!</span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;">ON THE MENU FOR THIS WEEK: </span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Monday: Veggies with ravoli, veggie patty</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: black;">Tuesday: Couscous with veggies</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"> Wednesday: </span></span></span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">black bean burrito</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"> Thursday: undecided</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"> Friday: undecided</span></span></span><br />
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ON MY 'TO-DO' LIST: </span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Put away the items that go down in the "basement." </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"> Bring boxes down from storage</span></span></span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span> <br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;">LOOKING AROUND THE HOUSE: </span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: black;">I see a few things to be taken care of, my much-loved little dog asleep here beside me in the rocker, and the first hints of dawn are appearing outside my windows. "God's in His heaven, all's right with the world."--Browning</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;">ON MY PRAYER LIST: </span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">My friend Ruby, too many others to list.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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I was out having a fun day with the grandchildren who are on Spring Break this week so this didn't get posted when it should have, but seriously, what's more important, children or blogs?<br />
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<b><br /></b>Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-16055562115206348612013-03-02T06:27:00.000-08:002013-03-02T06:27:32.552-08:00"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"I know, I'm not in Oklahoma, but close enough and that song just popped in my head! The sun just came up, the birds are already flitting about in search of their breakfast, the snow is almost gone, it truly is a BEAUTIFUL morning!<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">THE WEATHER: </span><span style="color: black;">Well...this morning we had high winds and heavy snow, school was cancelled because of the blizzard conditions and most businesses were closed. This afternoon the sun came out! And everything started melting. Yay! BUT tonight the low is forecasted to be 10*. Oh brrr!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>ON MY READING PILE: <span style="color: black;">A book entitled, "There is a Cure For Diabetes." So far it's very interesting reading, definitely a much healthier lifestyle. I absolutely hate feeling guilty if I eat a piece of bread or have a bite of a Peppermint Patty.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>FAVORITE BLOG POST THIS WEEK: <a href="http://everydaycheapskate.com/" target="_blank">Everyday Cheapskate</a> <span style="color: black;">Mary Hunt has the greatest advice</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>SOMETHING FUN TO SHARE: <span style="color: black;">My little dog needed to go out so I opened the door for her. She took one look at the snow and said, "I'll wait awhile, thank you." Finally she was very desperate and went out...but only about six inches from the steps!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>LOOKING AROUND THE HOUSE: <span style="color: black;">I see WAY too much stuff on my (ahem) "kitchen counter", but what to do with it? I'll get this RV living figured out one of these days.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>ON MY PRAYER LIST: <span style="color: black;">My friend Ruby, several other friends with health issues</span></strong></span></div>
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<strong>That Jesus is my Savior</strong></div>
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<strong>That the snow finally stopped and the wind has quieted down</strong></div>
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RIGHT NOW I AM: Contemplating exactly where to store the fabric I brought down fro the storage. I'd like to get it made into quilts. It does absolutely no one any good as is. There are so many cold, needy people that would be grateful for even a scrappy quilt that I really NEED to do some good with all of it.<br />
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THINKING: That we probably WON'T be playing at the park or going for a walk today. I put the kids off yesterday because I was too busy doing MY thing. I raked leaves and washed a few of the windows, then I was too worn out to even think of walking anywhere. Shame on me. I'm here to have special time with them and then didn't do anything special that they would have liked.<br />
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ON MY READING PILE: Other than my ever-present Bible, only the "Seattle" magazine with an article about CHOCOLATE! Now how could I NOT read that? LOL<br />
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ON MY TV: Nothing yet. But DH DID say he'd ship the DISH receiver down to me so I can have TV again.<br />
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FAVORITE BLOG POST THIS WEEK: <a href="http://thepeacefulmom.com/" target="_blank">The Peaceful Mom</a> This is a great site with tons of useful information<br />
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SOMETHING FUN TO SHARE: I bought "Just Dance for Kids," to entertain the grands when they are over here. It is so funny to watch them because neither one really knows what they are doing! But they do love doing the Wii Fit, especially the running, balancing and surprisingly, the yoga. Hey, it's much better than just watching cartoons!<br />
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ON THE MENU FOR THIS WEEK: Monday--Bow-Ties/sauce<br />
Garlic Bread<br />
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Tuesday--Cheese Chimichanga<br />
Wednesday--Tacos<br />
Thursday--probably the leftovers !!<br />
Fri, Sat, Sunday--haven't decided yet<br />
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ON MY 'TO-DO' LIST: #1 is to take care of all these piles of fabric<br />
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WHAT I AM SEWING, CROCHETING, CRAFTING: Finishing a pet pad that I started several years ago. A sewing group I'm in has a challenge every month and the one for February is to make something for a child or a pet. Sorting through these boxes of fabric I cam across this nearly finished pad, so that will be my project. It just needs some binding on it. Let's see, just HOW long did it take me to do the mitered corners on the Care Bear quilt?! Maybe the dogs won't care if they are squared corners!! I need to get started on the next handmade birthday card. The DAY is rapidly approaching!<br />
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HOMEMAKING TIPS: OK, confession time. I've stolen these ideas from Mary Hun'ts Everyday Cheapsake column. Ladies, (men too) sneak out into the shop and borrow the parts cleaner to get grease stains out.This will work even if the item has been washed and dried! Makes sense doesn't it? It IS a grease remover.<br />
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And with tick season approaching here is another great tip. Soak a cotton ball in alcohol (rubbing alcohol, we don't want any drunk ticks crawling around!), place it on the tick and it will back out. Get it with a pair of tweezers and get rid of it however you prefer. She says it fairly quick and painless. Worth trying.<br />
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And my own tip-- The Three Rs--Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Don't fill the landfills with things that are re-useable in some way.<br />
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Would someone mind coming over and putting this fabric away for me? I want to curl up in this ultra soft throw and read my Kindle!! And when you're finished with that I REALLY need a mani LOL<br />
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I haven't been listing my Thankies for awhile. It is important that we each do this, even just mentally, because it reminds us how loving and gracious our Creator is.<br />
1. For the sacrifice of Jesus in giving up some of his divinity to effect salvation for each of us. It's our choice whether we accept it or not. A great read on this subject is, "Steps to Christ," by Ellen G White. It's a small but powerful little book. I have several paperback copies, if you would like one comment to me (I promise I won't publish it) with your name/address and I'll send you a copy.<br />
2, For this peaceful, lazy day. I worked really hard yesterday and deserve a day off. But I DO need to take care of this fabric that's staring at me, no I should say, GLARING at me.<br />
3. For this neat little propane fireplace that our son suggested to us when my furnace quit. I've got the dancing flames and it actually keeps the house warmer than the furnace did! We did have to invest in a dehumidifier though because the walls were wetter than the shower stall in the mornings.<br />
4. For Mary Kay Moisturizer...'nuff said on THAT subject !!<br />
5. For sunshine and all its healthful benefits<br />
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Till next time,<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Grandma Shell</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-71789950452611114042013-02-11T17:02:00.000-08:002013-02-11T17:02:09.005-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: blue;">The weather:</span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> It's hard to remember that it really is barely the middle of February! Avery beautiful sunny day without a cloud in the sky, albeit, it is a little on the chilly side. AND, very, very little breeze even. Which, I understand, is a rarity around here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Right now I am: </b></span></span></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Taking a very long break. Hey, I got up at 5:30 and did a great deal of rearranging early this morning.</span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thinking: </span></span></b></span></b></span></span></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">I just LOVE this little spot where God transplanted me. The only thing better would be the lovely LARGE home across the street. It's been :empty since last summer so maybe God is saving it for me. We are considering selling our property in Washington and making this our permanent home....we'll see how my nerves survive the tornado season, then I'll make the descision.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>On my reading pile:</b> </span> All my latest magazine subscriptions plus of course all my devotional books and my Bible.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;">On my TV: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Still no DISH receiver so nothing there except when I turn on the Wii.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Favorite blog post this week: <a href="http://hoosierhomemade.com/" target="_blank">Hoosier Homemade</a></span></b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Something fun to share:</span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> Last night I was privileged to have my granddaughter read me her library book. She is an excellent little reader for a six year old in first grade. Being a good reader is SO important. The Texas school system has Oregon beat hand's down!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: blue;">On the menu for this week<span style="color: #000025;">:</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Angel Food Cake/Fresh Strawberries--oh, yum!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> maybe I'll try out this new oven and bake something. I'm not enthused about using a gas oven. So anything I cook is done on the stovetop.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>On my "To-Do" list:<span style="color: black;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">Do my outdoor chores that I haven't done yet.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="color: blue;">What I am sewing, crocheting, crafting... </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Unfortunately I found my mending basket. More pants to shorten, skirts to shorten. I'd have quite a few clothes if they didn't all reside in the mending basket rather than the closet LOL If I set a goal to do just one piece a day it would soon be empty and I could do something fun. Also I bought a Big Shot die cutter. Now I need my Stampin' Up friend, Kat at <a href="http://katsretirementjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kat's Retirement Journey</a> to teach me via email what to do with it! I would like to learn to make cards rather than buying them.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Homemaking Tips: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I enjoy making my own cleaning products. MUCH cheaper than store-bought and better for our health also. I came across this recipe for the absolute best window cleaner. I've only ever had one other window cleaner that got my windows spotless. Here it is </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> 2 cups very warm water</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> 1/4</span></span> cup EACH rubbing alcohol and white vinegar</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> 1 tablespoon blue Dawn dish detergent1</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> 1 tablespoon cornstarch</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> I mixed a little of the warm water into the cornstarch and then mixed all of the ingredients together and poured it into a large spray bottle.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Weather permitting I am attacking the grime on my windows from the road salt on the trip down here. The large back window isn't to the spotless point yet but a vast improvement...you can actually SEE the fence behind me LOL</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">And here's a nifty little thing I learned in the current issue of <i>Reader's Digest</i>. If you need a separated egg and don't have an egg separator handy,use a pint size water bottle! Just squeeze it a bit to create suction and place it over the egg yolk, (you have already broken the egg into a bowl when you discover you can't find the separator.) Wah-la! The yolk gets sucked into the bottle but not the white. Now why didn't I think of that?</span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Looking around the house: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b>I</b> see a few things that need to be put away but generally it's neat and tidy.</span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">From the camera<span style="color: black;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I've been too busy with other things and have been neglecting my wonderful camera.</span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">That;s going on my to-do list!</span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;">On my prayer list:</span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> my friend, my cousin that had a heart attack a week ago, God's leading in my life.</span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Bible verse; Devotional </span></b></span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might, Ecclesialstes 9:10. Also, "Whatsoever</span></span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: blue;"></span></b></span></b><span style="color: blue;"> <span style="color: black;">ye do, do all to the glory of God," 1Corinbthians 10:31<b> </b>These two verses </span></span></span></span><br />
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So that's how my day has been. Hope yours has been wonderful also. Remember, even if things aren't perfect we can still find peace and contentment. It's all a state of mind.<b><span style="color: blue;"> </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">There is a song called, "Day Is Dying In The West," and I'm watching the very last tiny bit of light off to the west.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I'm really missing my piano.<span style="color: blue;"> I<span style="color: black;"> love my RV living but we DO need to find a house (like the one across the street, maybe). My sister-in-law is storing my nice piano but I have my other one, or if we got a house I'd trade with her!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Have an awesome day!</span> </span></span></span></span></span>Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-19192272302568153942013-01-28T17:06:00.000-08:002013-01-28T17:06:09.227-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday I'm making up for lost time !<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">The weather:</span></b> Warm, sunny and breezy. It's 71* with a 25 mph "breeze."<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Right now I am:</b></span> Writing this post!!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thinking: </span></span></b> I SHOULD be working on my sewing project for the week...shortening those jeans.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>On my reading pile:</b> </span> The new issues of "Better Homes & Gardens."<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Favorite blog post this week: <a href="http://katsretirementjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kat's Retirement Journey</a><span id="goog_1348223354"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1348223355"></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Something fun to share: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">My Grandson always wants to go walking if it's a warm day. We have really good times on our walks. His sister is a true alley cat...she loves to walk the alleys! You can get a different perspective on the type of people that live there by looking at their backyards! So keep your back yard neat and tidy too...you never know when the Alley Cats might walk past!<br /> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">On the menu for this week: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Cleaning out the fridge leftovers</span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>On my "To-Do" list: </b> </span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Take care of papers to be filed, shorten jeans, make a batch of "Same-As- Bisquick."</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">What I am sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafting.... </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Sewing machine cover, shorten jeans, card</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Homemaking Tips: </span></b>Fill the sink with water and dish soap when you<span style="color: blue;">'<span style="color: black;">re cooking and wash those utensils as you are finished with them.</span> <span style="color: black;">When you are finished there's no mess to deal with.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Looking around the house: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I see Daisy, my Mini Doxie, asleep in "her" chair.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">From the camera: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">nothing this week</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">On my prayer list: <span style="color: black;">A very special friend that is battling cancer, my family, the political situation.</span> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Bible verse; Devotional </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">My all-time favorite Bible text is Isaiah 65:24, "Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."</span></span><br />
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Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-26466943250758140512013-01-28T12:06:00.000-08:002013-01-28T12:06:52.666-08:00Greetings!I FINALLY made it to Texas! Just before Thanksgiving. It has taken me awhile to get settled and get my own internet, no TV yet but at least I have internet!!<br />
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Back in August when I was down here my granddaughter asked me if I'd make her a Care Bear quilt. Things got put on hold when I decided to move, and then the settling in. She asked if I could PLEASE have it done by Christmas. I was just using one of those quilted panels for the center and putting border strips around that. I thought a few days...um-hmm...I have been working steadily on it, with a day off here and there. It was finished this past week! I hadn't done mitered corners for so long, I was having to re-think just how to do one.When it finally all came back to me I made a small sample and put it in my Tips & Tricks book for future reference.<br />
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Here is the finished quilt! <br />
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I thought I'd taken some photos of the beautiful sunrises we've enjoyed here but evidentialy not. I didn't find them. I'll remedy that situation!<br />
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has a Sunday Night Chit-Chat. These are the questions asked each week. Join the fun! In my comments post a link to your blog and let me know. I'll come visit your page and leave a comment.<br />
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What I'm doing: (what I was doing last night)<br />
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<li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Happy you accomplished this week--finished THE QUILT !!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Looking forward to next week--getting my jeans/pants shortened so I don't walk on them</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It used to be cleaning the fridge (that was my punishment as a teenager. The dislike still lingers.) I can't really think of anything other than changing the sheets. With my present situation it is very difficult. Don't ask, it's a LONG story!)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Glad to be back online at last!</span></div>
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Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-15078511961874500292012-11-05T09:48:00.002-08:002012-11-05T09:48:44.176-08:00And STILL Herebut getting closer to being gone!<br />
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After what was turning into an I Love Lucy episode we finally got my RV home! Now I'm busy getting it cleaned and loaded ready to go. I haven't moved in nearly 30 years, so deciding what I REALLY use vs. what I THINK I need is a challenge.<br />
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Unfortunately, my sewing machine has barely been touched for several months. I'm sure that will all change once I get settled in!! My daughter usually has a small mountain of mending for me. I'm hoping that this delerict mother can FINALLY teach her adult daughter to sew...simple mending at least.<br />
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This morning there was this beautiful sun glow on the pine trees making them very fall-ish looking. Yes, the sun is casting a glow on the GREEN trees, they aren't naturally that color!<br />
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Today I'm thankful for... beautiful sunrises like this, and my few remaining days here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.<br />
<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-28110482507246124242012-10-22T16:03:00.000-07:002012-10-22T16:03:36.624-07:00Still here...Unfortunately my living room and most of my house still looks the same. Very depressing. Sunday we drove over to pickup my new home, a fifth wheel...well...the trailer has a goose neck hitch and our pickup has the fifth wheel pin, so it's still sitting there. Disappointing, but our fault, we didn't think to check that! Here's my new home.<br />
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It's an '03 Cardinal with three slides, the other one is also in the living room on the other side. It's not as long as I would have liked but it has plenty of storage...and REALLY how much stuff does one little semi-old lady need?<br />
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Down-sizing is VERY hard! Please have empathy for the elders when they have to leave everything to go into a care center. I thought the house I have was small...now I've gone from small to smaller.<br />
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I can put things in perspective though when I look at the weather down there vs. up here! They are in the 80s. I'm in the 50s-60s.<br />
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My sewing machine is still set up but all my sewing things are packed away, so I still can't sew. I can only peruse the quilt magazines/catalogs with yearning!!<br />
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I won't be on the farm any longer so I need to have a new name. I like ladybugs and my dog is Daisy...so..drum roll...Ladybugs on Daisies...how does that sound? Or, I could be Cramped Grandma's Quilting LOL just kidding!<br />
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One of these days it will all actually happen, right? <br />
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I'm going to miss the trees and my mountains. Mt Hood and Mt Adams have always been "my" mountains. And my Yellow Canary...<br />
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Ya'll have a great day! (practicing my Texan!)Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-80454627093861300142012-09-27T08:08:00.002-07:002012-09-27T08:08:14.623-07:00I'm Baack!!I spent most of the month of August in Texas visiting my children. I had a wonderful time and hated to leave. It was nice to be with my children and grandchildren... and actually get warm!<br />
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Now I'm in the process of going through 30 years accumulation of STUFF trying to decide what to keep, what to toss, and what to take with me. As of this writing I am planning on getting a reasonably priced 5th-wheel and going down to be near my family. What a HUGE project! This is what my living room looks like, and that's not ALL of it! Doesn't look like much in the photo but realize this takes up almost all of the living room!<br />
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I still have three storage sheds and the shop to go through. I know I can't take all my books but it is SO hard to part with them. I can't take my piano either, which REALLY makes me sad.<br />
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Obviously, I haven't been doing any sewing! Just some mending. <br />
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Just thought I'd stop by and let you know what's happening in my world and why I haven't been posting.<br />
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Today I'm thankful for:<br />
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My daughter that keeps me going when I get discouraged.<br />
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My best friend who does the same.<br />
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The last few warm days before the cold time comes.Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-88402850599291342322012-07-15T15:12:00.001-07:002012-07-15T15:12:13.317-07:00Wonderful time in Sacramento, CAI just noticed this post was still sitting in my Drafts folder. Sorry about that! Graduation was June 6 so it's a LITTLE late LOL<br />
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I spent the past week in Sacramento, CA. It's a beautiful city and the Municipal Auditorium (I think that's what it's called) is absolutely beautiful! See the inside yourself!<br />
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No, it really doesn't lean like the Tower of Pisa LOL But the photographer must have been holding the camera crooked!<br />
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This is a closer view of the artwork and statuary on the roof covering the portico.<br />
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I was standing by a circular rose garden that was all faded due to the lack of water. There is a long street lined with palms leading straight to the capital building. I remember orange groves on either side next to the palm trees. Sadly, buildings have replaced them. Progress, I'm told. Is it really?<br />
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We spent two days at various thrift stores where we bought way too much stuff we really don't NEED. But I got the cutest LITTLE red wagon. Not a radio flyer but it will look cute holding a potted plant. A new tote that will NEVER be mistaken or lost! It's from Hawaii and has VERY BRIGHT tropical fish. For $1.39/lb I just couldn't let it go to the landfill!<br />
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And to make this post somewhat about quilting, I also found some red gingham fabric, and also a piece of green. No, I don't know just what use I'll make of them at this point, but they should be good for SOMETHING.<br />
<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-36717890950017908282012-07-15T15:07:00.001-07:002012-07-15T15:07:39.135-07:00Somewhat of a Lazy Day<span style="font-size: small;">I was having a perfectly fine lazy day until my younger daughter called. She informed me she had already been up to the school track and done her two miles for the day. And what was I doing productive today? She then challenged me to walk to the highway and back. I'm sure I wouldn't have made it that far, let alone the two dogs! </span><br />
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Lately the weather has been absolutely perfect. A little warm late in the afternoon but otherwise very nice. I'm lovin' it!<br />
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I haven't done much of anything with my sewing machine for awhile. I've been so busy trying to keep up with the yard work.<br />
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I did go out and lounge in a chair yesterday and read some in a book and do a little embroidery. Jenny at <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/" target="_blank">Elefantz</a> is posting a series of Bible verse embroidery, which, like all of her creations, I love. My intention is to put them all together in a throw for my big wicker rocker.<br />
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I observe the Bible Sabbath (Saturday), so I call that my Sabbath Embroidery. I refrain, as much as possible, from doing ordinary work and celebrate my relationship with God. Doing the embroidery helps me really stop and <u>think</u> about the verse and its meaning.<br />
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OK, I really do need to go get productive at something other than the computer!!<br />
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You all have an awesome day! <br />
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<br />Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-25585829322032590042012-06-22T21:34:00.000-07:002012-06-22T21:34:04.506-07:00Gray, Dreary DayI know, I said I was going to post more often. What is that they say about the best laid plans of mice and men? LOL<br />
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Well, we had TWO days of summer-y weather, now it's raining! We had an impressive thunderstorm, for here anyway, last night. Lightning but it was so far away the thunder could just barely be heard. There was one clap that was close though. You know, the ones that you hear the air split? THAT got me out of bed and in here to shut the computer down. Fast! Then it rained so hard I thought it must be large hail from the sound on the roof! I actually looked out to see if it was! No, just very hard fast rain. My porch light has a built-in motion sensor and something made it come on, then it didn't want to go off. Since the forecast had assurd me that it would rain today I took advantage of a rainy day to go to the REAL town and take care of some business.<br />
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I started on a new sewing machine cover the other day. I want to put piping between the side and main seams. After I had sewn the two rows of piping I realized I had done it backwards! So a-frogging we will go! Fortunately it's only on the first piece.<br />
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I suddenly realized that I have two projects that need to be finished this week. One of which I haven't even started yet! Guess who's going to be putting in some late nights!<br />
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Not much happening at the sewing machine right now. I do have the beginnings of a new cover for it. And the pattern for the sides, with the fabric, is sitting on the cutting table just waiting, and waiting. My excuse is that I didn't have any black piping so had to wait on the trip to town.<br />
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You really need to go over to Bunny Hill and read today's post. Anne aided in a rescue mission. That's all I'm going to say except you won't be disappointed. Plus lots of photos.<br />
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My husband brought me this beautiful mini rose yesterday. I hope I can keep it alive! Sorry about the light switch, I really need to find a wall that I can use as a backdrop.<br />
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I know there's a name for this type of pottery. It's etched into the greenware rather than just painted. It has a few small chips in it but I like it anyway!<br />
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For warmer weather!<br />
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For a day I can forget about mowing, trimming and weeding!<br />
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For my family most of all!<br />
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Have an awesome weekend and Happy Mother's Day!!Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-32240008421805722042012-04-07T10:20:00.000-07:002012-05-12T12:49:34.013-07:00Make A Pillowcase!I was just visiting <a href="http://handmadebyheidi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handmade By Heidi</a> and her Friday Night Sew-In for April is to make pillowcases for the kids that ConKer Cancer is involved with. What a great opportunity to make something simple that will at least lift the spirits of these unfortunate children. Go over to her site to get all the details.<br />
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I didn't get one of my little space heaters turned on last night. It got down to 23* or 24* F during the night. When I came in here this morning it was 62* here by the computer! Time for LOTS of hot stuff LOL I finally got the heater to do something other than blow cold air. Now it's time for a shower to warm up my cold, cold feet. Yes, I DO have socks/shoes on, thank you!!<br />
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I found the cutest little coffee mugs at the Dollar Tree the other day. I really enjoy Pam Kitty Morning showing off her mugs so thought I'd do the same. They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, SO. . . .<br />
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I love that book, "Scandinavian Stitches," by Kajsa Wikman. It is just full of fun, cheery little projects. She also has a blog site <a href="http://syko.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Kajsa Wikman</a> , if you'd like to see more of her creations. <br />
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Sorry, but I already drank all the coffee! Unfortunately they didn't have any coordinating saucers, so I have to make do with with I have. I'm so attracted to polka dots that I would have loved a dotted one, even a solid pink would have been nice. Oh well, I like the contrast of that little blue saucer. You can't really tell from the photo but that saucer is shaped like a flower blossom, one of my thrift store finds.<br />
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Off to the shower so I can get outdoors while it's still sunny and see what I can photograph today!<br />
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3. All the different varieties of birds that have returned. They remind me that Winter really CAN"T last all year!<br />
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You all have a great day, and COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-47997338109062031722012-03-17T15:04:00.000-07:002012-03-17T15:04:42.851-07:00I THOUGHT I Was Going To Do Better!!So goes the road of good intentions! It's been over a month since my last post. Shame on me! In the meantime my Little Prince has turned four and Grammie wasn't there! (I will NOT snivel, I will Not. . . .HA!)<br />
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The other day out of boredom and wanting to brighten up my desk I made this little pencil cup.<br />
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So, you see I have been busy, if silent! <br />
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And, as the old Warner Bros. cartoons said, "That's All, Folks!"<br />
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Stay, safe and warm (or cool) until next time!<br />
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Rather than sitting here at the computer I need to be out at my machine. You will crack up when you see what I'm making for the youngest graddaughter! Ok, just a tiny peek.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I'm thankful for a warm house.</div>Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-63680016578835739532012-01-30T12:13:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:13:13.093-08:00A Question From a List Buddy Has Prompted This!A list buddy thinks I'm very creative and asked me a few questions. It turned into a novella size reply so I thought I'd post my answers here!<br />
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NO, I don't think I'm creative at all but I DO like to take something and re-purpose it for another use, especially if it's old.My daughter mostly makes me that way! How did I ever raise a girl-child that doesn’t sew? My mother didn’t set me down and say, OK, here is today’s sewing lesson! I had a very big Bride Doll and decided she needed more than just a wedding dress to wear. I told my mother I wanted to make her some clothes so she gave me a pattern, some fabric and said be careful and don’t sew your fingers. That was it! And I didn’t sew my finger, until I was married and making a dress. I’ve only done THAT once!! (As I’ve aged I find that I’m a real woosie when it comes to pain, my threshold gets lower and lower. I’d no doubt pass out and die right on the spot!!) ANYWAY. I was probably 9-10 when I started sewing by making clothes for my doll. I’m not saying the craftsmanship was anything to brag about certainly. I’ve had to learn that as an adult. Mostly by watching a niece that is VERY accomplished. Just sitting and watching her sew as we visited, I learned so much about the proper way to do things. She’s so good she paid for the remodeling on their house with her sewing machine! Took the house from a very tiny little 2 bed, 1 bath to a 3 bed with an absolutely HUGE livingfamily room. <br />
<div> </div><div>DD has me making a Nurse apron for my Princess, from a photo she saw on Pinterest! This has been an interesting journey. The child is in TX, I’m in WA. Her mother knows next to nothing about sewing! She doesn’t understand when I call/email saying I need another measurement, “Mom, I already told you how long it needs to be. Isn’t that enough?” I have things done and I’m ready to sew it together today. PTL!!! </div><div> </div><div>Her other project for me is a crochet bag that she also saw on Pinterest. The directions are not in US English, so that’s a real challenge. I’ve discovered that we write crochet pattern instructions much differently! So, it’s a learning experience, to say the least! DD keeps my life interesting! Even from 1500 miles away LOL</div><div> </div><div>I just HAVE to share my new purse with you. I love it! It's not leather and I only paid $15 for it. If I can find cheap, I can have a new one now and then and not feel that I have to use it FOREVER!</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwxXH05Muq-HwOntLaPmEK2xRNYSqO5LUHjRtqrfrTpgFJLf_KUBccnv_KjmfmF6-fnv_Jk0tHlvb7Pv4Bl6_0iDaFPLn-LYQCdC8-1RdhFmBnboiKY4_jgmZO1k9cVBe8ARVqd2gwao/s1600/purse+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwxXH05Muq-HwOntLaPmEK2xRNYSqO5LUHjRtqrfrTpgFJLf_KUBccnv_KjmfmF6-fnv_Jk0tHlvb7Pv4Bl6_0iDaFPLn-LYQCdC8-1RdhFmBnboiKY4_jgmZO1k9cVBe8ARVqd2gwao/s320/purse+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't want to brag or anything but I just think this is so cute! Wouldn't it be awesome in fabric?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That little "quilt" it's resting on is made from Dresden Plate blocks my Grandfather stitched before he passed away. I just put four of them together, added some ruffle and there it is! (I do love Dresden Plates) I wanted a cover for my seldom used pellet stove that I would like to stay nice, and further more, dusting isn't something I really enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div> </div>Grandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139884957177945952.post-8267087166634235602012-01-27T09:56:00.000-08:002012-01-27T09:56:16.332-08:00Isn't This Sooo Cute?<a href="http://www.sewhappy.me/fun-stuff/valentine-sal-part-1/" target="_blank">sewhappy.me</a> Check out this darling wall hanging! I'm printing out the instructions as they are given. The first part is up today and will be availiable until next Friday. Anyway, that's how I understood it. It's only three parts, so shouldn't take too long to finish.<br />
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The weather has warmed up, for a few days, and the other day the wind blew very hard. According to my max/min thermometer though, it was 16* F last night! No eaves dripping !!<br />
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That's it for now. I have sewing that I really want to get accomplished today. That's my intention. And I might do a little<strike> hiding things</strike> straightening in between LOL Something to make it appear I'm NOT the slobby person I really am!!<br />
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Have an awesome day!! And, if you're North of warm weather. . . .STAY WARMGrandma Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118957428499389998noreply@blogger.com0