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Shoreline, CT, United States
I would love for you to join me (a retired senior)in my zany crafting adventures with quilting (waaaaay too much fabric); scrapbooking (will I ever catch up?); redwork; counted cross stitch; crossword puzzles; reading; and cooking.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

SPRING WORKS, et al

 

I made a set of "Hugs and "Kisses"
for Spring--still working on the 
borders...

and

I took out my "Button Baskets"
early to brighten up our
dining area...

The "baskets" are all scraps:
at "Gone 2 the Beach"
sent me that light blue/red one--
I had enough to use in two baskets...
:)))) 
Thank you Quilty Friend...

In here:↴↴↴↴
is a piece from my DH's pj's 
😁
that dark blue plaid--

and all the handles are from a very old piece
gifted to me from an older friend...
and
the buttons are from my Grand-mere's
button collection...
I really enjoy looking at this one...
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"Late August" 
is a small flimsy
ready to be backed, 
layered, and quilted...
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I couldn't resist adding those
sunflowers--I felt it needed
this print--
I hope to find a backing and
layer this up this week...
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P I C O T E E 
continues to stun us with ever-more
blooms....
This one will come out in the
middle of those two layers

and...
yes, still more to come
HERE
↴↴↴↴
At the 
"Tippity-Top"

I count TEN in all...
who would have imagined that
my "Ghostly" amaryllis would
be such a producer of
beauty?

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We have hit 60 degrees 
here this afternoon...
and Tom will be bbq-ing burgers
for us--what a treat....
those and tater tots...
will be our Sunday Special
today...

Hugs, Julierose,
La blageuse
(gazing-at-Picotee-euse)
















13 comments:

  1. Reading: "Sparkling Cyanide" by Agatha Christie

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  2. Your Butyon Baskets are pretty and hold lots of memories for you.

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  3. Oh my goodness, so much springtime prettiness here. I love all your projects. Your wonderful fabrics and color choices really fill my heart with joy.

    W Hugs and Kisses---I see that as a lovely soft squishy pillow or two for your spring and summer deck.

    \love

    lizzy

    PS Maybe I will; get out my string baskets too, have never used it or even looked at it once made, Easter is early!

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  4. That Late Summer quilt is so wonderful! And baskets - they have been on my mind lately too.

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  5. It's such fun to recall particular, special fabrics. The button baskets are charming. And -- wow!-- you've gotten your money's worth from Picotee!

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  6. It looks like spring at your house! You got your money's worth out of that Amaryllis bulb, so pretty.
    I like your sunflower border, it is just what that one needed.

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  7. It seems your amaryllis is making up for such a rocky start! I've never seen one have that many blooms.

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  8. So many gorgeous projects are in the works. Love the border that you are using for Hugs and Kisses and your baskets are stunning! Have a fabulous week. Hugs.

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  9. The baskets are so charming! Beautiful blooms too. What could be better than burgers and tater tots;). Enjoy the spring-like weather.

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  10. Using fabrics that remind us of loved ones make quilts so special! Your grandmother's buttons are treasures. Your blossoms are gorgeous!

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  11. Hi Julierose. It is so nice to catch up with you again. I'm finally getting settled enough to return to blogging / blogland. Your amaryllis really opened up into quite a beauty. The fabrics you selected for your spring hugs and kisses are so pretty. Love those baskets, too! Hope you enjoyed those burgers...we have a week of rain here.

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  12. Love your Button Basket quilt! so sweet.:)

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  13. The sunflower fabric was perfect wasn't it! The wedge circle really pops!

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