Sophie Belle says HAPPY Halloweeeeeeen.......
On 11/01/2015, gailss1 said ...
Very cute and looks to be enjoying his costume.
On 11/01/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
How cute is Sophie Belle Patterpaw in her Pilgrim outfit? She's obviously aware of how charming she looks! :)
Hugs!
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This is a scene from one of my favorite mid-20th-century horror movies, "The Tingler." Although it's a very silly and tacky movie, it still makes my skin crawl just thinking about it. Eeeeeewwww! I LOVE IT!
I'm about to watch this old movie, which is playing on Turner Classic Movies at 2:00. What better way to celebrate Halloween Day than with frights and memories from my childhood. My sister Ramey and I saw this screamer several times at the Roxy Theatre in our hometown. The Roxy is long gone. I'm glad this ridiculous movie survives.
Happy Halloween, everyone!
On 10/31/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
BOOOOOOOO! Happy Halloween to you,too!
We're so far off the street that we've never had trick or treaters so don't buy candy and we don't like scary movies either. I guess my few pumpkins and Halloween wall quilt, larger and tiny will have to do.
DH's aunts attached (somehow) a length of white fur down the back of their black Scottie, Katie, as her costume for today! She's a non-stinky skunk!
Hugs!
On 11/01/2015, Sharon Jenkins said ...
Hey, is that Vincent Price? I always loved him!
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Nothing really strenuous, just trying to straighten things up and get ready for the bee meeting at my house on Monday. I still have to do the kitchen, decide what I'm going to serve, then go grocery shopping.
Needless to say, there has been no sewing or quilting. During my rest breaks I have been reading. I'm reading my very first Jack Reacher novel, Make Me, which is actually the newest one. It's very intriguing and exciting, but I've yet to find an explanation for the title. I guess time will tell. I have about fifty pages to go.
On 10/30/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Love your cheerful candle holders and the jaunty cat tile! Which quilt is on your table?
Wishing you spoons enough to get done what you need to do, to enjoy the cooking and baking you want to do, and an early finish to all so you can rest up to have fun with your bee friends on Monday!
Interesting book title.
Hugs!
On 10/30/2015, Dot in NE Georgia said ...
I am also reading this book and I have read a number of his previous books. He is one of my favorite authors. Hope you enjoy the ending.
On 11/02/2015, Dolores Tanner said ...
I 'discovered' the jack reacher books about a year ago, and have enjoyed 'finding' them.. he is an interesting 'dude' and always love finding a ne author and series to search for and find!!
On 11/05/2015, Linda Heintz said ...
I have also read all the Jack Reacher novels. They are very entertaining. I highly recommend. Enjoy & be well. Linda
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I knew this wasn't a good day to sew. I should have listened to my body. I'm super tired, listless, weak, shaky--I have no grasp in my hands and fingers. I got up early when Jesse came in from his night shift and made breakfast for both of us; but then I went back to bed--something I never ever do. I slept until 10:30. That in itself should have told me to stay away from the sewing machine. But I didn't listen to that little voice. And this is the result.
I absolutely mutilated one of the brown owl's feet, even sewing a pleat into the fabric. But after I pulled out those stitches and took a deep breath, I started again and finished stitching Brown Owl. The stitches aren't perfect, but I think they'll do--a lot better than the ones in the above photo. But no more for today.
Yesterday was a good day though. I attended an old-fashioned hymn-singing service at Leeds Presbyterian Church and enjoyed it a lot. We sang a couple dozen old-fashioned hymns, like "In the Garden," "Whispering Hope," "I'll Fly Away," "At the Cross," and more. My kind of of hymn-singing. Afterwards we met in the fellowship hall for snacks and visiting. Lots of fun. That might be what wore me out. I sang with all my heart, even though my voice would certainly win no Grammys.
It's a gray and rainy day here at The Yellow House, so I think I'll take myself to the couch and read for the rest of the afternoon. Or take a nap maybe.
On 10/26/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Do take good care of yourself, sweetie. It's a bummer to have to lose a day or part of a day but that's the way it is for us sometimes. Don't kick yourself about the unsewing either as it comes with the territory and you've finished the brown owl's feet so that's a plus.
As for the singing yesterday, those hymns are favorites of mine, too. Remember, we're told to make a joyful noise, not a good one!
I'm going to throw some laundry in the washer, finish one other task, then sit myself down to read until something interrupts me.
Hugs!
On 10/27/2015, Jenny said ...
I so enjoy your blog and can feel the joy of your singing the hymns. Thanks for making my day, and I pray for your improved health.
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As it happened, I never got to do any stitching yesterday. Stuff happened. But today, I did. I finished the first row of owls. That's going to be it for today though. I have to go to the grocery store and pick up some snacks for me and Jesse to enjoy while we watch the Alabama/Tennessee game this afternoon.
Actually, we don't watch the games together--just in the same house. Jesse likes to watch in his bedroom, while I watch in the living room. But that's sort of together.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. ROLL TIDE, I say.
On 10/24/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Cheers on the stitching you did to finish the first row of those charming owls! Before you know it, you'll be finishing the last row and on to sewing the rows together.
I've actually gotten the pieces of another star for Brian's quilt sewn together. 11 short seams and the block will be together but am so tired, I wonder if I'll get that done?
ROLL TIDE!
Hugs!
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POTUS #45
I had every intention yesterday of getting an early start in the sewing room and getting lots of owls stitched. However, as I sat on the couch enjoying my morning coffee (after getting up late anyway), I got hooked on the Hillary Clinton Telethon, sponsored by a bunch of House Republicans, and I couldn't tear myself away. I sat there the entire 11 hours (well, part of the time I actually reclined) and watched the spectacle. I was by turns amazed, appalled, angered, tickled, and inspired.
I now believe that the President of the United States should always be a woman. We're stronger and smarter--at least judging by yesterday's performances of all involved. For instance, compare Donald Trump's whining and complaining about a three-hour debate with Hillary's appearance and attitude after an 11-hour vicious grilling. No contest.
At least now I know who I'm voting for next November. If you don't agree, that's fine. You won't get me to rant or rave or call you a Nazi or a Communist. All I ask is that if you post an accusation about the Hill, check your info first and don't post any propaganda, rumors, or lies. Thanks.
Now back to the owls.
She's on fire!
On 10/23/2015, Dolores Tanner said ...
So is it over, have they asked enough ?? and she answered enough to sooth everyone's feathers.... I mean really, after three years.... isn't that how long it has been, I think I saw that in the paper, how can you even be expected to remember minute details for heavens sake, give a person a break, grace under fire...
On 10/23/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Amen, sister! Grace under fire, indeed.
Will email you a photo to - hopefully - bring a smile to your face at my Christmas quilt finished well before December arrives.
Whootie Hoo! Enjoy your owls!
Hugs!
On 10/23/2015, Denise in PA said ...
Amen!
On 10/23/2015, Sylvia said ...
I did exactly the same thing!
On 10/23/2015, Joanne said ...
Proud of her!
On 10/24/2015, Edwina Wagner said ...
I was surprised myself. She made me proud to be a woman!!
Hugs... -e
On 10/24/2015, kaye said ...
Well stated! I could not agree with you more.
On 10/24/2015, Mary said ...
I agree! She ROCKED it! She has my vote.
And I love your owls. I have been watching your progress and they get cuter and cuter! Such a nice job...thanks for sharing.
On 10/24/2015, Fran said ...
I am neither Dem or Rep, but the lives that were lost are the lives that were under fire, not grace. Famous words, what difference does it matter will ring forever in the ears of their families. We need a Margaret Thatcher......sadly, USA hasn't come up with anyone of that caliliber.
On 10/24/2015, Helen L Nordseth said ...
HRC had my vote for sure after the debate. This ludicrous hearing was a gift to her......thanks Rebublicans.
On 10/26/2015, Debra said ...
I am with you all the way!
On 10/30/2015, Kate said ...
I just feel so sorry for the families. I think they said 600 e mails asking for help and all were denied. Hillary said none ever reached her desk and the people from the state dept who with held these e mails did nothing wrong. Those men might have been alive if somebody anybody took action.
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Not much stitching has happened here this week. But I did wedge in
a little time at the sewing machine this morning to get one owl
applique blanket-stitched.
Seems like this has been a very busy week so far. Then why have I not accomplished anything? On second thought, I have accomplished quite a bit, just not in the sewing room.
Grocery shopping, some housework (I got all the blinds dusted--for some reason, Anna never seems to do that), my laundry and Jesse's, and annual check-ups for the doggies (plus a grooming for Sophie). That's accomplishment, right?
I was proud of Sophie and Skipper. Both had lost weight, so we didn't get lectured. Sophie has lost almost 3 pounds, and Skipper almost 2. Now if only I could lose a little.
But I did get back to a little stitching this morning. While Anna was cleaning downstairs (her every-other-Wednesday visit), I got a little blanket-stitching done on the owl quilt--one owl, to be exact (see photo above). Only eight more to go.
On 10/21/2015, Margaret said ...
That blanket stitching really adds a lot of character to the quilt. Have fun sewing the rest of them!
On 10/22/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Love the look of the blanket stitching! I can just imagine the workout it was for your hands and shoulders to keep turning the fabric this way and that way so the stitches keep to the edges of the owl fabrics. Well done!
Cheers for all the other tasks you've accomplished this week, too. Every little bit and big bit helps.
I've decided to make a couple of pieced table runners as Christmas gifts for family, so am going to choose fabrics and backing to get started while it's still October.
Hugs!
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