Roseville Album, Again

There are some quilt projects
that are quick and easy.
Then there are others that
are a very long term commitment.

Over the past couple of weeks,
I've continued to work on the
Roseville Album Quilt.

Mostly because I'm committed to getting
this done...sooner than later.

I'm at the point where there are
two side panels left to do.

I decided to do them both at the same time because
1.  the designing process would be easier,
2.  it would help to keep the color selection balanced,
and then the third reason is
 so I wouldn't have cut any more pieces
and that step would be done!

I started with the branches
and thread basted them in place.

The next time I worked on it,
I began adding the 90+ leaves.

Of course, that meant tracing the 90+ leaves

on freezer paper,

cutting out 90+ paper leaves,

auditioning fabrics,

tracing the leaves one more time on fabric,

and finally, cutting them out

one more time!

Still more leaves to add.

This work day was fun.

It was time to start adding the birds and animals 

living in the branches.

Each panel has about 15 birds and a few other animals.

It all continues to be a slow process.

But it means the designing process is almost done.

Along the way, of course,

some pieces were rejected and others

substituted.

Sometime first choices don't always work out.

With the first panel done,

it was time to concentrate on panel two with

more birds plus a couple of squirrels

and a cat.

All the main elements have been cut out
and are ready to applique.

 The animals are taken off now

and I've started stitching the branches and leaves.

I'll let you know when that part 

gets done.

Don't hold your breath. 
I don't want anyone to pass out.

Of course, when all of these pieces 

are appliqued, guess what's next?

About 70 circles!

Eeee gads!

Until Next Time-

Last Week

The calendar last week said
it was time for me to celebrate
another birthday.

Look who came to my party.

Deenie, (Everdeen) Baby Odder, (Oliver), San the Man (Sanford)

It can't get much better than this.

Of course, to extend

my special day,

my daughter and baking partner,

did some baking to share.

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.

They were the perfect combo

for the beginning of summer.

The zesty lemon flavor

in both the cake and the frosting

created a delicious treat.

  Both for us

and the co-workers.

The only traces that Elizabeth could

find after a couple of minutes

was one lone blueberry

that had been accidentally dropped on the floor.

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Now for the update on my
garden art.
Running Man took it back
home and worked his magic.

It went from this....

to this....

Big difference.
 It really has added a focal point in the garden.

I'm hoping this week
I can stay focused as well.
It's my last full week to be the caregiver
to the littlest grandson.

There's going to be lots of cuddling
going on, of course,
with a little sewing sprinkled in.
Loved those nap times.

Until Next Time-

More Than Quilting, Once in Awhile

This week included

some utility sewing.

Every two year old boy

who loves cars and trucks

and anything with wheels

needs new curtains

that are for big boys.

These are things that Nana's 

just have to do.

 Quilts and arty things just

have to wait.

Even Michelangelo had

(online photo)
 to paint ceilings once in awhile.

Until Next Time-