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I was in the doctor's office yesterday fiddling with my phone and waiting to be called when I signed on to Facebook and suddenly learned of Tina Turner's death. I was devastated. I think I scared the guy sitting next to me when I gasped and dropped my phone.

This strong and talented woman has been an idol of mine since the first time I heard her perform "Proud Mary."

She brought a lot of pleasure to lovers of rock and R&B music. The world will be a darker place without her.

Rest with the angels, Tina. And if you happen to see Ike roaming around up there, kick him in the--well, you get the idea. Love you, lady.

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On 05/26/2023, Helen in Switzerland said ...

She lived in the next village to me in Switzerland for the last 25 years. I've only ever heard good things - she was not a diva, was sometimes (but not recently) seen in the supermarket - sadly not by me, and she even paid for lovely Christmas decorations for the village. No scandal, nice lady. She will be missed.

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On 05/27/2023, Denise in PA said ...

I felt the same way! I had tears in my eyes listening to the tribute to Tina on the news. This one really hit me.

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On 05/27/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

I so agree. Tina was amazing, so energetic and almost electric. She will be missed but she leaves her music!

Hugs!
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Karen's Log Cabin at Home

Karen took photos of her log cabin quilt in her beautiful living room. I think it looks so very good. I am not ashamed of my work on this one at all.

I worked some today on the Doll House quilt, I got all the pieces fused, cut out, and fused to the room. And I got a few of the shapes blanket stitched. But my back started hurting and I had to finally give it up and stretch out on the couch with Taco.

I'm going to watch a movie if I can find one I want to watch. Otherwise I'l read one of the two books I've got started. 

Happy Sunday Evening to all.

 

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On 05/21/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

Karen's lovely Log Cabin quilt certainly compliments her decor perfectly! Well done, Susan!!

Have you tried OTC Percogesic (regular or extra strength) for your back pain? We find it helps pain but for me gives me 8 hours of sleep, too.

Hugs!

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On 05/23/2023, Mary said ...

Gorgeous! It is a beautiful quilt and it looks perfect in that room! I think it's a showstopper.

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On 05/24/2023, Bonnie said ...

The black/white/red log cabin quilt is very striking. Nice work, Susan!

Bonnie in Minneapolis

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On 05/28/2023, Sandra Clarke said ...

Your quilt for Karen is absolutely beautiful!!

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On 05/28/2023, Sandra Clarke said ...

Your quilt for Karen is beautiful!!!!

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On 05/28/2023, Sandra Clarke said ...

Karen’s quilt is beautiful!!!

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On 05/31/2023, Sandra Clarke said ...

Beautiful quilt!!!
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An Afternoon in the Sewing Room

Yep, I really did. In fact, I spent six hours working on my Rosie's Dollhouse quilt. I would be there still except my back starting hurting really bad. 

I got the bedroom with the rocking horse done (see below) and constructed the empty laundry room, ready to be furnished (also see below).

This bedroom is now finished.

Closeup of some of its occupants

Empty laundry room

While I was sewing, a really strong thunderstorm struck. I had never thought too much about the trees out back, but being upstairs, I was able to see through the window how they react in a strong storm. It was a little scary. I guess I should see about getting a couple of them taken down--a costly endeavor I'm sure.

Now I think I'll try to find a nice movie to watch then go to bed and read. I'm reading THE TRACKERS by Charles Frazier. It's our June selection for book club, and I'm finding it a bit of a bore. I'm only about 50 pages in, so maybe it will get better. Truth be told, I think Frazier used up his allotted talent when he wrote COLD MOUNTAIN, a wonderful book (and a wonderful movie). I think I've read everything he has written, and didn't care for any of them except CM.  

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On 05/20/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

Love these rooms in your growing Dollhouse quilt!! Have you ever started the Bookcase quilt? Just wondering and am not criticizing at all. :)

Sorry for the back pain and you're wise to stop sewing when that starts.

I'm in the sewing doldrums and hope to get over it soon.

Hugs!

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On 05/21/2023, Judy Cloe said ...

Just finished reading Trackers. I gave it 3 stars.
Sorry for your back pain. I am dealing with that as well and also finding it hard to get in my sewing room to do anything. I managed to sew on some binding yesterday that has been ready for me to do so for over 2 months! I have so many projects I want to start, but I must finish several other quilts before I will allow myself to start another one.
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Slow Goes It Around Here

These are the beautiful flowers daughter Andy brought me for Mother's Day. For lunch we had salad, spaghetti, and garlic knots for lunch and watched a movie: "Mother." The story line was good and Jay-Lo was good, but the sequences with all the shooting and noise were lame. 

I'm sorry but that's about all that has happened around here for the last few weeks. I've read a lot, but you can read about that in the left sidebar. I haven't got much done in the sewing room except to get it straightened up. But I'll get there.

I hope you all had a great Mother's Day

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On 05/16/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

I was glad to see the post as I was becoming concerned about you.

What lovely flowers to brighten your day and your home from sweet Andy! Your festive dinner sounds delicious, too.

Did the garlic knots come from a bakery, a grocery, or were they homemade? I'd love the recipe or information about the source. We still miss the amazing knot bread a Memphis grocery made and that grocery is long out of business. Sigh!

Like you, I have no sewing to report due to a long lasting and most annoying lupus flare. Bother and bummer!

Hugs!
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Blackberry Winter Has Arrived--I Think

Our pleasant weather continues here in north central Alabama. It feels a little like March (cool and breezy) and a little like Blackberry Winter, which I guess is what it is. After all, it is the last week of April. I guess it times for blackberries to be blooming. Whatever, I'm just loving the cool temperatures and dreading the summertime heat and humidity.

I've been able to spend some time in the sewing room, mostly straightening up and putting away from the last few projects. After that, I got out the dollhouse quilt and did a little work on the last block I put together. It needs its blanket topstitching and then I can get started on the remaining blocks. I have two blocks, the roof, front door, and the background to go.

I have also finished two books (see "Books Read in 2023" in left sidebar) and started another one. I think I'll try to finish up the dollhouse block's edge stitching this afternoon before I go back to reading. 

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On 04/25/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

Good morning!
I love your table runner, tea pot, cup, and saucer!
Our weather is much like yours and last night's low was 38*F, if you can believe that.
Well done in getting back into your sewing room and getting back to the doll house quilt! It will be so satisfying to have that finished and a joy to behold! I need to find my sewing mojo as ot seems to be missing.

Hugs!

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The Best Part of Springtime

If spring would stay like this, I'd be more pleased with her. It's cool and sunny with green leaves and flowers popping out everywhere. I don't do much yard work anymore (actually, I don't do any). But my sweet lavender clematis that I planted several years ago is showing her beauty these days. My knockout roses have new leaves and some buds. And my yellow irises have popped up out of the soil, but no flowers yet.

But I know any day now, the mercury in that old thermometer will pass 90, everything will wilt, and I'll be miserable.

I have not yet pulled out the dollhouse quilt and started back working on it. I've mostly been reading books (see sidebar at left for updated "Books Read in 2023" list). My strength and stamina seems to have taken a real nosedive lately. I need something to boost my energy. I think once I get started, it will be easier to continue. But first I have to straighten up my sewing room from the mess I made with the last couple of projects I worked on. That's another hold-back.

So talking about it has made me want to work on the dollhouse quilt. Maybe I'll make it up the stairs today.

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On 04/18/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

Lovely clematis! Like you, I cannot garden much at all anymore but need to go attack the ivy. As my mother used to say, "The only good ivy is in a pot." Alas, this ivy is rampant and much be stopped.
Have you started the Bookcase quilt yet?
Hope I'll be inspired to tackle several UFOs.
Wishing both of us more energy ...

Hugs!
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I Love Her World of Color

I learned this morning that this wonderful creative soul, Elinor Peace Bailey is under hospice care.

I first met Elinor at the Houston Quilt Festival back in the early 90s. I signed up for a dollmaking class she  was teaching. I began the witch doll in that class (photo below) and finished it when I got home. Elinor actually painted the face for my witch doll. She has a name, I'm sure, but right now I can't remember what I named her.

I also bought Elinor's pattern to make the "Susie and Charles" (me and my cat Charles--I don't remember the actual name of the pattern) a photo of which I coincidentally posted last week. And I'm posting it again below.

Whether you have met this dear lady or know her work or not, I hope you will hold her in your heart or maybe send up a little prayer for her. 

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On 04/11/2023, Barbara Anne said ...

What a wonderfully creative and colorful soul Elinor Peace Bailey has and am so sorry she needs hospice care now. I will certainly keep her and all who love her in my prayers.

Lucky you and all of her other students who got to take her classes and share in the joy. your dolls are delightful! It is hard to lose the bright lights in the quilting world like Mary Ellen Hopkins who has been gone a long while.

Hugs!

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On 04/15/2023, Stephani in N. TX said ...

A prayer for her peace and comfort, the angels will never be the same when she reaches Heaven. Thank goodness for her time with us.
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