Monday, March 29, 2021

Cock-a-doodle-do and the smell of spring

I’ve spent more time cross stitching than quilting. And when I stitch I hop from piece to piece. I guess they will all get done eventually but I wish my attention span was longer. This is Cock-a-doodle-do by Barbara Ana Designs. It has lots of fudging because I got off with the vine in a couple of places.


   
The wildflowers are starting. They are beautiful but the best part is the smell. It smells like a floral shop outside. 



I’ve loved these pink pretties since I was a kid. I’m learning more about how they grow and the other plants in their family. I always called these buttercups. Apparently, evening primrose refers to several kinds of flowers. I think the Order differentiates them. This is Myrtales. I’m still learning....


Henbit is so pretty to me. I listen to garden shows who tell you how to get rid of it. I think it is delightful.
Maggie thinks they smell nice. Or she’s just nosey.

Our days end sitting with the chickens. It’s a glamorous life.
Belle the prairie bluebell egger. She’s head hen. Belle sits in my lap and reflects on her day. And pecks for mealworms.
Molly the cuckoo maran. She lays beautiful dark brown eggs. Such a sweet chicken.
It’s going to be a beautiful spring week.

Joanna

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Sunday Stitching

This morning I’m stitching Heartstring Samplery’s Amazing Grace. It’s part of a series with excerpts from old hymns. I just love this series. This one I’m stitching on 32 ct Creek Bed Brown 1 over 2. For the series I will use remnants of fabrics and choose from my floss stash. The green is classic color works english ivy. What an easy, peaceful stitch. ❤️ 

 


We survived the 2021 snowstorm. Power was intermittent and we had some very cold days in the house. We were texting with neighbors so we felt we had comrades. No pipes burst so luck was on our side.



The beasts lay down in peace if they are cold enough.
Poor Cane is not built for winter. He stayed under cover with his nose sticking out.
And now we are enjoying temperatures up into the 70’s. Back to our glamorous life of sitting outside watching chickens.

I hope you had a restful Sunday.


Joanna

Monday, February 1, 2021

Slow Weekend

Julia in all her glory! Sitting outside watching chickens has become our evening entertainment. It’s very peaceful to sit with chickens in the yard and cows in the pasture. Julia is a character and panhandles for mealworms. It’s been sunny and warm, if you stay out of the wind. But it is funny to watch the chickens battle the wind gusts.

Bowie Kitty is our new addition. She was a barn kitten at my cousin’s place. The mama cat was killed by their dog so they raised the kittens. Barn cats live a hard life and are often eaten by coyotes. I talked hubby into taking one. She has been a joy. We got her at Thanksgiving, about a month after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has been a much needed distraction.
I’ve been finishing up Feeding the Bees by Notforgotten Farm. This is on the old Weeks linen which I don’t enjoy but I’ve made peace with it. I love Notforgotten Farm patterns because of their whimsical designs, easy charts, and they call for DMC so they are economical.
This is my view as I drive up to MD Anderson for treatment. Complete with COVID testing tents. I’m blessed to have a very good prognosis. More on that journey later. I have 7 more days of treatment and the fatigue hit this weekend. I enjoy my mornings at home then get in the car by 11:30 and back home around 4:00. It’s a bit of a drive but an easy one. Mornings are the enjoyable part of the day.

Off to sew and start my day.

Joanna


Sunday, January 17, 2021

Snow in Texas 2021

We had snow in central Texas last week. It was a treat because it’s a rare thing. It’s peaceful then it melts before it can be messy. 


Since I last posted we have moved to the country. I’ve had trouble getting into this old blogger account but today I finally got back in. So, I’m excited to post my sewing, stitching and gardening here. It’s all changed so much. 



 
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