New toy

 I found this old mangle on Craig's list the week before my

surgery and the owner was kind enough to deliver it.

I had my son in law put a new heavy duty cord on it.

I tried it out today.

I works like a dream.

Now to iron the other 77 pieces of fabric for my

Nancy Crow workshop before the end of November,

I am getting excited about going.

Especially since the knee Doc gave both of

my knees a shot of cortisone Tuesday.

Finally after 5 months the pain is gone.

If you are in NW Indiana Saturday I have

a table of decorating, quilting, cook and knitting books

for sale for $3 to $5.

E-mail me for directions.

A day of ART

Missed out on blogging yesterday.

Sorry my sister gave me the Hunger Games books.

I sunk into the recliner and just now came up for air.

I am almost finished with book 2.

Today was the opening of the

Chesterton's Women's Club's annual show.

I got a third place ribbon and a check.

Now whether to spend it on fabric or paint.

I think I will interpret this small painting into a quilt.

It is called spring.

I had entered a larger painting and this small painting,

I thought the larger one would get a prize.

Not.

You never know.



Sunny Monday

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny winter day.

For some crazy reason I decided to move the

furniture in my bedroom and spent the whole day cleaning it.

What a mess.

I will finish it today.

Husband had to fix the bookcase I tried to move filled.

Book are heavy.

Found about 12 I need to read.

So it was a good thing

Sunday sunrise over the pond.

                Such a beautiful start to the day, I saw that
                the rain was starting to move in so I rushed
                to get some photos before the clouds moved
                in to obscure the sun. Enjoy a day of peace.
                Rainy days are great for curling up on the sofa.
                Listen to some music and read a good book.

I love trees especially in the winter when I can see all the branches against the sky. I am so fortunate to live in the woods both pine, oak and maple.It is a show all year long. Busy getting ready for the Christmas open house. Lots more ideas to create. I have brought some of my art to Must Love Books in DeMotte to sell for the Holiday's. She has lovely things. stop in for a look.