Our House [Archive 1]

[hseger]

Julie - An idea might be a big tree for a family tree.

 

Cara- I would probably have to do a chicken or rooster quilt when you come up with one since my Mom has lately gone gaga over them

 

I love all the off topic chatter that's going on here. It feels more homey. I'll tell DH something that someone said on here and he'll say "who is that?" When I say someone on crochetville he just gives me this look

[Misa]

Julie - An idea might be a big tree for a family tree.

 

Cara- I would probably have to do a chicken or rooster quilt when you come up with one since my Mom has lately gone gaga over them

 

I love all the off topic chatter that's going on here. It feels more homey. I'll tell DH something that someone said on here and he'll say "who is that?" When I say someone on crochetville he just gives me this look

 

Been working on the rooster. But those tail feathers are a challenge But it does look like one so far. Just needs some tweaking

 

I can identify with your experience with your hubby. I'll be telling him a story and if it's about Wendy (I also have a cousin named Wendy) he has to ask, "Okay is this Cousin Wendy or Australia Wendy we're talking about?" :rofl

[Skysmom]

I did take time to play with my new camera today...this is the next best thing to sending you all real flowers.

 

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[hseger]

Mary that sounds like us a couple weeks ago trimming down some big trees in the yard. This weekend is a storage building ack.

[hseger]

Been working on the rooster. But those tail feathers are a challenge But it does look like one so far. Just needs some tweaking

 

I can identify with your experience with your hubby. I'll be telling him a story and if it's about Wendy (I also have a cousin named Wendy) he has to ask, "Okay is this Cousin Wendy or Australia Wendy we're talking about?" :rofl

 

 

At least he knows there are 2 to ask which one. :rofl

[Misa]

I did take time to play with my new camera today...this is the next best thing to sending you all real flowers.

 

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Great picture!! Is that in your yard?

[Skysmom]

Yes, they're in the front beds...all the rain has been good for my flowers, because I sure have neglected some things this Spring!

[Aussie]

Mary that photo is beautiful. I love photos of flowers, thanks for sharing. Im sure your yard is really pretty with all the flowers right now.

[Misa]

I figured it'd be too hot around here for daisies but I guess not. What are those littler white flowers in the left of the photo? Those are sweet I really want my beds done this year We bought the stuff to do 'em almost 2 years ago and it's just sitting there :grump Told DH I'm gonna hire me a gardener if he's not careful I love him dearly but yardwork is just something I can never get him to do

[Aussie]

Been working on the rooster. But those tail feathers are a challenge But it does look like one so far. Just needs some tweaking

 

I can identify with your experience with your hubby. I'll be telling him a story and if it's about Wendy (I also have a cousin named Wendy) he has to ask, "Okay is this Cousin Wendy or Australia Wendy we're talking about?" :rofl

 

 

Oh Cara I cant wait to see what you come up with.

 

As for the 2 Wendys that is so funny.

 

I work alongside another Wendy and it sure is difficult for people coming in to the area if they call out our name we both look up.

[Skysmom]

Thank you! Cara, the small white flowers are dwarf zinnias. When we bought this house 6 years ago, the only living things in the whole yard were the trees! Little by little, we've planted shrubs and made beds and it's finally coming together. Good thing, because we're getting too old to do this again!

 

Enough about yards...I've been trying to envision a quilt ghan with a rooster?!? Knowing your design talent, it will be wonderful!

 

Time to work on dinner. Have a great evening, everyone.

[Misa]

Mary - Thanks for the info on the zinnias

 

 

Yay! Big Daddy brought home hamburgers! Mmmmm.....burgers

[JulieKay]

Hi Ho Ladies

I've been in talk heaven today. Out in the back yard all afternoon YAKKING to the husband. He's either a really good listener or deaf as a post, because he sat there the whole time and didn't get up once .

 

Norma - it sounds like you found some beautiful yarn and a huge pile of it .

 

Cara- thanks for thinking on the reunion quilt. I think Heather just came up with a great idea -- a family tree !

(Wonder what we'd make all the nuts out of ? )

 

Mary -thanks for the photo of your flowers in your yard. We have some in ours too, but lots more bushes and tree type things. Some of them get flowers in the springtime .

 

Wendy- have fun with the visit . You are so lucky that your mom enjoys crafts. My mom thinks they are a waste of time .

 

Keep chugging along on that Amish-- you have sure devoted a lot of work to your quilts.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Julie~Maybe he learned how to fall asleep with his eyes open.

[Misa]

Julie - You got Sam to sit still?!?! Good job That sounds like a lovely afternoon I have to hold Big Daddy hostage in the truck on a roadtrip to have him listen

 

Yes, I think Heather's family tree idea is a great idea! Any special feature you have in mind? Family name? If you're like us we have 12 different last names cuz we had too many girls

[Misa]

Julie~Maybe he learned how to fall asleep with his eyes open.

 

:rofl

[QueenOfCrochet]

Beautiful flowers Mary. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

 

Cara~Mmmmmm......burgers sure do sound nice. That was sweet of Big Daddy to bring them home.

 

BTW~I like the family tree idea too. Can't wait to see what you two come up with.

[Aussie]

Cara Hamburgers... yummo.. Im getting hungry its nearly lunchtime here.

 

I also like the family tree idea as well.

[QueenOfCrochet]

Norma~I love that yarn too. I almost bought some the other day to see how the striping would turn out on a RR. I tried a star once just a couple weeks ago but had to work it out myself because the pattern was off. Did you have problems with yours? Which star pattern do you use?

 

Have a great time at your social.

[JulieKay]

Now Tab

You WOULD have to point out that Sam's EYES were closed.

And here I thought I was actually making some progress.. He didn't move once the whole afternoon .

 

Shoulda known it was too good to be true .........................

[JulieKay]

Cara

 

Let me do some thinking on it ... Hmmm, I'm trying to decide what else would go on it. You are right, we have lots of last names, but it's actually the McCutcheon Reunion, so that'd be the name.

 

Too bad it's not a shorter name like Smith .

[QueenOfCrochet]

Now Tab

You WOULD have to point out that Sam's EYES were closed.

 

 

You can always count on me friend.

[lindamry]

So, I've been working along on my Blackford's Beauty, and I saw some wonderful pink yarn that has the same "flavor" as the blue yarn that I'm making my 'ghan in. So, I thought, that would look pretty, too. Well I got about halfway through putting the pink block together when I set it beside one of the blue blocks. Here's a picture:

 

 

So, my issue is the diamonds between the blocks. I don't think they look right as half one color and half the other. So, what do you guys think? Should I make it so the diamonds are all one color? Maybe all the Windsor Blue? Or should I make them look like this:

 

 

I'm sorry the pictures aren't better, I'm just learning to use this camera and I guess I should look at the manual but that takes all the fun out of it.

 

So, the "teal" is actually a dusty blue (RH Super Saver Country Blue) and the "red" is actually a dark rose (RH Super Saver Country Rose).

 

What do you guys think? I've been kind of stuck and just making squares but not putting them together because I don't want to have to unweave any more than I have to.

 

By the way, I do keep up with the posts, I'm just not very chatty. My husband's an actor and I tell him that the role I'm best at is "audience." I love everyone's ghans, they are so beautiful.

 

Linda Y

[Misa]

 

So, my issue is the diamonds between the blocks. I don't think they look right as half one color and half the other. So, what do you guys think? Should I make it so the diamonds are all one color? Maybe all the Windsor Blue? Or should I make them look like this:

 

 

Linda Y

 

Were it me....I'd choose this method you have pictured I like your ingenuity to mix it up a little bit. It's looking great

 

PS I think your pictures are great. Don't see a thing wrong with 'em

[Aussie]

So, I've been working along on my Blackford's Beauty, and I saw some wonderful pink yarn that has the same "flavor" as the blue yarn that I'm making my 'ghan in. So, I thought, that would look pretty, too. Well I got about halfway through putting the pink block together when I set it beside one of the blue blocks. Here's a picture:

 

 

So, my issue is the diamonds between the blocks. I don't think they look right as half one color and half the other. So, what do you guys think? Should I make it so the diamonds are all one color? Maybe all the Windsor Blue? Or should I make them look like this:

 

 

 

Linda Y

 

Its looking great Linda. I agree, go with the squares that you have arranged above.