I was able to finish two things this week, and working on others. There are so many free designs being offered, it is keeping me distracted but busy. The first one I did was a design by Cheri Saffiote offered on her Facebook page.
It is called Rejoice and was fun to make. I had a piece of quilted material from my friend Kelley. It was a set of blocks that she had sewed and not put into a project, so I had the perfect size to make the wall hanging. I think I may have an angel theme going and they will be nice to decorate my spare room with. It has always had cats all over, but it is time for a change.
Then Kathy Schmitz offered a paper doll and we could cut her out and then take a photo and say where she is living now. A way to socialize with others while we are stuck at home. The good thing is, she is offering it on her website, as well. It is colored but my printer isn't working right and it printed out in a light bluish shade. I colored mine in with colored pencils.
Last weekend we got out for walks, and enjoyed going to the same place, but on different trails. It is nice to find back trails and we usually have them to ourselves, so we can keep our distance with others.
On the first day we walked around the pond, down the bike trail and another back trail and got over 5 miles in. We also found an old abandoned home in the area.
On the next day, we found this beautiful waterfall with a nice sitting area for a picnic. A good place to bring the boys someday.
While walking through the fields, I spotted a small cemetery and after that, we took a ride into Connecticut and checked out an area where I had spotted a waterfall. It was an old mill town and not much else in the area, most moved to the larger town nearby.
And while taking photos, I spotted these Common Mergansers. They were at the end of the falls and kept trying to get up. It was fun watching them swim up and get swept back, but they were determined and finally made it to the next level.
I hope everyone is staying safe and finding peace and calm amidst the chaos of this horrible situation. I did get to see the boys when they stopped by with some supplies for me, so I talked to them for a bit without getting close and gave them some presents I hadn't gotten a chance to give them.
7 comments:
Nice photos, Debbie, and I like the paper doll. Take care.
the people up here find one trail and they all get on it so stupid. I am sticking to my old dirt road behind my house. Good scenery and nice to get out.
Cathy
I see you did the Cheri challenge angel. It turned out very nice. I got part way on mine and had to set it aside to take care of other monthly blocks I needed to get done. Irma is doing such a nice job with the Cheri Facebook group.
Love your Rejoice angel! Kelley's quilt made the absolute most perfect background for it! Glad you're getting out and about. We are to get snow tonight. Again. Had to laugh at the ducks....maybe their gyms are closed too and they're just trying to get their exercise in. ;-) Saturday Smiles ~ Robin
some lovely ideas and cute angel.... great that you can get out to some places withouth crowds around...
Hugz
That paper doll reminds me of the time I received a "Flat Stanley" and took him with me on trips through my neighborhood and the city. The most interesting part was how I began to notice so many things I might have missed in passing.
I always enjoy your crafts and your travels. Thanls for the pictures that take me along...
Cute angel! Lovely photos outside - I think I need to go for a walk or something, lol, haven't been out of the house at all except to take mum groceries!
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