Showing posts with label paper piecing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper piecing. Show all posts

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Spring in November


I am still getting used to the seasons in Las Vegas.  I lived in S. California for twenty plus years and had the best weather in the world.  Now I am living In Las Vegas and there is a change of seasons.  But the seasons are are skewed.   Throughout the summer plants and flowers alike go dormant to survive the hot desert temperatures.  The 100 plus degree temperatures start in June and usually end in October; so it is a long, hot summer.
It is November and we are experiencing a rebirth of our garden and flowers.  Our roses are blooming, our vegetables sprouting and the desert cactus and succulents are growing.  It's almost like having a second spring!  This wonderful weather won't last long, though.  The weather forecast shows that cold temperatures are imminent.

Here are some snapshots of our new growth:

Our radishes already need thinning

Our peppers are abundant


The roses are in bloom

Propagating new cactus plants



Bountiful harvest of pomegranates


And lastly, our beloved kitty is growing back her fur coat.  She had a cancerous growth removed from her side about a month ago and it is so encouraging to see her healing.

Sofia is recovering from her surgery.



Here is the guy who makes all the magic happen in our backyard.


My husband, Tom



Some current projects--


November BOM for the "Breakfast Club" at Quiltique

Various projects
Paper Piecing project



Also, happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served our country, including my departed father in World War II, my husband in Viet Nam and my brothers, Bob and Ken for their military services.  

Have a happy week!


Saturday, November 3, 2012

What I did on Saturday...

I am really feeling the heat, so to speak.  I have four quilts still to be done, one mini quilt for a swap and a bunch of pillows to be finished by Christmas.   I feel like one of those gerbils on a wheel--running fast but getting nowhere.
Here is what I have accomplished today:


This little block is for a swap.  I have never participated in a swap before, but thought it might be nice to be an active blogger, rather than just an observer.
This needs to be completed by November 20th.
I am having fun with this.











This is a paper piecing project.  The mountains are done--tomorrow the trees.
Paper piecing is fantastic!  Oh, the things you can make with fabric...






The backing fabric came today for my quilt #2.  It's perfect for the quilt design.  Photos to come.