Friday, July 4, 2025

Miscellany..................


I quilted another tiny table mat (left) yesterday.  It's the same size as the one from the day before.  The piecing was done a few years ago, now layered, quilted and ready for edge finish.



 A few Broken Dishes blocks were sewn, not pressed yet.






I cut several more light fabrics and sewed some more squares for Broken Dishes blocks.






This is the second batch that were sewn.  I'm going to have to turn on the iron today.





I think this is one of the ugliest variegated yarns, a sick green in few values.  It's kind of the color of pea soup.







My 5 year old great-granddaughter painted a plaster turtle for me to put in my flower bed.

As I was setting up the time for this to post, I realized today is my Blogiversary.  I started my blog in 2007 with a little help from a friend.  I really didn't know much about blogs at the time.  This is the 6796th post.  I didn't know anything about labeling my posts in the beginning and now there are 1904 posts under the label Nature, more than anyone would want to look through.  Oh, well, there are more pressing problems in the world than that.

 

18 comments:

Nancy, Near Philadelphia said...

Happy Blogaversary, Wanda!

Cherie Moore said...

Your turtle is adorable…..your great-granddaughter did a good job painting it. I think your green variegated yarn lovely…..maybe my screen makes it look different than in person ;-). Happy blog anniversary!

Carol said...

Happy Blogaversary! Love the turtle!

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

Happy Blogaversary! I started blogging the same year under a different blog name. Seems like a long time ago. Hope you have an enjoyable Fourth!

Julierose said...

Happy Blogaversary Wanda!! That is a lot of posting!!
What an adorable little table mat...Nice controlled scrappiness...
72.1 here with a few cooling breezes.
Looking forward to sitting out this morning...
Happy 4th of July;))))
Hugs, Julierose

Starr said...

You have inspired a lot of us, Wanda, with your willingness to share your exuberant color work. What a great name for your blog. Thank you! I wonder how many hundreds of quilts you have made.

DianeN said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary and Happy 4th of July.

Julie S said...

Happy Blogiversary! I'm thankful for every one of those 6796 posts! I love the mix of quilting and plants....two of my most favorite things too.

Barbara Anne said...

Well done in keeping your delightful blog so interesting for these many years and posts!
Love your love of color and the sweetly colorful garden turtle made by your thoughtful great-granddaughter!

Hugs!

JJM said...

What a fun and happy, 4th of July post today. Adding your blog anniversary to the day ~ makes it more special. I enjoy seeing the fireworks, but the noisey bangs that always seems to go on into the wee hours of the morning is not fun.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

what a cute present from your great granddaughter. And happy blog anniversary -

Quiltdivajulie said...

Happy Blogiversary -- mine is coming up in 3 more days (since 2007). Amazing how we've kept at it for so long - so thankful to you and others who still see the value in blogging! (p.s. LOVE the turtle)

pbj fiber marietta said...

i enjoy your posts every day! That's a lot of posting and you really get things done! I think posting and tracking your progress gives you incentive. That turtle is so cute...it will look great in your garden!

Cathy said...

What a beautiful little turtle your great granddaughter made! I’m sure you will cherish it! I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Happy Blogaversary 😊 to you ❤️ Your great granddaughter is very talented. What a lovely turtle. I love your coloured blocks. Beautiful. Warm greetings from a 68 year old retired lady living in Montreal, Canada ❤️ 🇨🇦

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Happy Blogaversary! Always enjoy reading what you post.

Vicki W said...

Happy Blogiversary! I've been following you from the beginning.

Lynn Dykstra said...

It is a daily joy for me to read your blog. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
August will be 20 years for mine!