I thought this was a great photo to feature for Sue's Rednesday blog party over at It's a Very Cherry World.
Below are a few more red offerings from The Yellow House.
I didn't make this quilt. I bought it years ago from Claire Murray. I often use it on my bed during the holiday season. But now that I've become a Red Head, I've decided to leave it out more to be enjoyed.
Over the weekend, I found this white frame/wall hook piece at a local yard sale. Price tag: $1. Back in 2005, I was into fabric postcards. I made and sent over 400 of them, and received almost as many. I decided that this piece would be perfect to showcase some of my collected fabric postcards. I chose three red ones. The artists who made them are (left to right): Karen Walker of Warrenton, Virginia; Janice Simpson of Marquette, Michigan; and Kathleen (don't have her last name or where she's from).
I can change out the cards from time to time. I have all kinds of seasonal cards (halloween, Christmas, etc.) that I can feature.
I haven't hung the frame yet because I haven't decided where I'll hang it.
I took a little spill yesterday while walking the dogs up behind the house. ("A little spill" is a euphemism for "fell down and busted my backside.") I stepped in a hole (probably dug by some roving armadillo--or either one of my dogs), and kersplat went I. It hurt really bad when I fell, especially both my ankles. I thought I had done some real damage. But after I lay on the ground for a few minutes while Sophie and Skipper gave my face a good going over with their sweet little tongues (yekk!), I decided I could get up. And I did, and nothing hurt so bad after all.
However, as the afternoon progressed, so did the pain in my ankles, especially my right ankle. A big old knot and an ugly bruise also appeared on my right ankle. I grabbed the ice bag that I keep in the freezer for just such klutzoid events as this, and kept my ankle iced for the rest of the day in between subsequent dog walks. This morning, I still have the bruise, but the knot has gone way down and the pain has turned into just some soreness. So I think I'll live.
I'll try to keep off my feet as much as possible today. I have a big pot of chili on the stove right now that I have to deliver to the church to feed the church young'ns this evening. But that's about all I have to do today. The rest of the time, I'll be on the couch reading Bloodroot by Amy Greene on my Kindle. I only just started it last night and I'm intrigued already. The story is set in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains and involves granny women, magic, herbalism, and mystical powers.
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On 09/15/2010, Valerie said ...
Oh I hope you are ok. You better be careful. The quilt is absolutely beautiful. Oh and your picture of Vann and Jesse is so sweet. I know it is so special. Even though I am not much of a reader (I am a wanna be) the book you are reading sounds like what I would like. My Mother is the reader in the family. Take care and be careful.
On 09/15/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Well bless your heart and the rest of you, too. Ouch!! This old nurse says to be sure any ice bag is inside a flannel bag or a towel is between skin and ice bag. Ice in a zip lock bag (or the like) and in contact with skin can burn the skin as heat does.
Love your $1 frame and think your plan to rotate fabric post cards is a worthy one!
The photo of Vann and little Jesse is a wonderful picture of them both. If that doesn't warm the cockles of your heart I don't know what will!
Be sure that hole in the yard is marked and/or filled in!
Hugs!
On 09/15/2010, Carol @ Old Glory Cottage said ...
I'm glad you didn't get seriously hurt from that spill! Just take it easy, and catch up on your reading!
I like your red and white quilt! That pattern is really lovely. And I think that frame was an amazing deal. Such a pretty thing to have on the wall, that you can change throughout the seasons!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol
On 09/15/2010, Melinda said ...
Oh Susan - I hope your injury heals quickly. I have about the same number of postcards and have been trying to figure out a way to display a few. Yours look great in the little frame.
On 09/15/2010, LaVoice said ...
I enjoyed seeing all your reds for today. I love the photo of the two fellows. However, the love of it all is the quilt. Nothing I like better than a guilt, old or new.
On 09/15/2010, Ann Creek said ...
The quilt is beautiful. I can just imagine it draped over the divan at Christmas. Your picture is darling. Hope you do well with your mishap!
Ann
On 09/15/2010, Carol at Our Sears Kit Home said ...
Glad you sustained no serious injuries and are having a day off your feet!
What a lovely picture of Vann and Jesse!
On 09/15/2010, Kathy said ...
Hope you get healed up quickly. I really like how you have used the fabric post cards in the white frame with the hooks. What a handy and good looking wall piece.
On 09/15/2010, Kai said ...
Wonderful photo of father & son! I'm so sorry you took a mean old fall! You have had WAY more than your quota of bad health recently! NOT FAIR! You are too sweet to be ill or hurt! Love you & will write when I get home!
On 09/15/2010, Debby Messner said ...
I am so sorry that you fell. I hate to fall. Hope your ankles are okay. Do rest your legs. Sweet of the doggies licking you. I bet that was some sight. They love their Mama. Sweet picture of your hubby and son.
On 09/15/2010, patti said ...
I love your red quilt - and the white frame you found for $1! I just love yard sales, too. I hope you are on the mend - please take it easy, and let your body rest a bit! HAPPY Rednesday! Hugs, Patti
On 09/15/2010, Pat McDonald said ...
Well...you can't live in a bubble...you could wear tight boots, then you wouldn't twist your ankle(but then would probably break a leg!). I suggest keeping an keen eye out for any and all possible obstacles that you might trip over. I've fallen into plenty of chuck holes on our two acres. No fun! I always thought I was a suck it up type of gal. After hanging with my 91yo dad, I've learned I need to get a lot tougher if I want to see 90!! It is much easier if you have someone cheering you on. GO SUSAN, GO SUSAN!!!! Seriously, I said a prayer the Lord bless and protect you. A BIG hug, Pat McDonald
On 09/15/2010, AnnieO said ...
That is a cute photo of Jesse and Vann, both laughing. Love the red and white featherd star, just gorgeous. Sorry you kersplatted but seems as if you got off fairly easy with just a bit of banging up. Take care!
On 09/16/2010, Lallee said ...
That's a precious picture of Vann with his son. The quilt is magnificent! I love how you used the thrift frame. How fun to be able to swap out the postcards if you choose. I'd love to see more of the cards sometime. I hope your ankle is better.
On 09/16/2010, Ruth said ...
Hi Susan
Glad that you have no serious injuries from your fall. Is the hole filled in yet?
The idea of an armadillo in the yard sounds very exotic to me. We have possums here that migrated to Canada from the South via trucks, who knows maybe we'll have armadillos one day.
Lovely photo of Vann and Jesse, another memory to treasure.
Hugs Ruth
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