I am trying to finish old projects and found one in a box, in the basement. This was a runner I was making for my sister and for some reason, never finished it. It is a pattern I found in an old Better Homes and Gardens magazine. The original has a quilted middle, but I left that out. The only thing I did was hand quilt around the appliqués and border to finish it.
It is done with old fabrics from an old fabric store that had sale bins, so not choices I would make now. The only bad thing is, two flowers have staining, so I will try and get those out and then send it to my sister. The side view makes it look shorter.
Last weekend we got out for a ride, still too cold to be outside for walks. We stopped at the breachway and enjoyed some fresh air and the incoming waves, for a bit.
The next stop was at the marsh. Lots of birds in the area and always nice to enjoy the area.
Our last stop was at Point Judith. It's a great place to park and see the ocean, without having to be outside.
Another gull came in and let me take its photo. There are always a lot in this area since a lot of people get take out seafood nearby and sit here to eat, so they wait for leftovers.
Another day we stayed close to home and took a ride through the old base. Lots of businesses in the area, but a lot of area is left for wildlife.
With the snow and colder weather, I am seeing a lot more birds. There is a flock of Black-eyed Juncos that have decided that they like hanging out in my yard.
And a new pair of Cardinals, they are shy but the female finally decided to eat out of the feeder and stays nearby in the scrub bush.
And today I was able to catch the Sapsucker. It hangs out in the maple tree and has been drilling holes, all over. Usually the sap runs in February or early spring, so I guess he is making sure that he will get plenty when it comes in.
I hope you all had a good week. We are staying in a cold spell and maybe a little more snow next week. It seems the weather is reversing and the south is getting it all.
2 comments:
It must feel good to get old projects that have lingered finally finished. I'm sure your sister will be tickled with it. Your photos are always exceptional but the one of the junco and the one of the female cardinal are just amazing. We've been cold yet too and had snow on Wednesday and a little more last night. Today, though, we are actually supposed to be above 0º and in the double digits. Woo hoo! Enjoy your weekend.... ~Robin~
Your junco and cardinal pictures are award winning in my book!
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