December Sue

 Here we are December 1st. We have all our Christmas decoration finished. This year, Alan and Lisa did the living room tree and the kitchen tree. The Brother really got into the spirit. Once again, Murphy did not get into anything. 

Sue is decorating her tree with the help of two gnomes.My  Lisa gnome this year was joined by The Brother Alan gnome!

Lots of sequins and beads.....
This is the last Sun Bonnet Sue monthly banner. It has been fun to create a special scene each month. What shall I do next year? Alan started Christmas wish lists for each of us.... he may be sorry! Lisa and I do shopping together for him so there will be no duplicates. A new family tradition.

I finally did mention to Alan that I fell. He had very stern words for me. I am totally forbidden to climb any step ladder except the one he gave me. He will be removing said items from my reach!.  It can be difficult to admit that I should not do this or that. That I need help. Oh and Lisa is in complete agreement with Alan..... no sympathy from her!

Our Arizona weather has finally changed. We even had rain last night. Not much, but every bit helps. Still in shorts however. Today I got out my winter slippers. Soon Lisa will be moving from her suede slippers to the Alaskan Bear slippers! 

I am still not feeling well...I keep thinking it is just a cold; maybe time for a doctor visit.Anyway, I am happy to have you visit with me today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

Chasing the turkey!

 Hello again...I know, another month has past. I just seem to be on that path. I do keep busy with many things. For so long I felt that I had to always be doing something. Now, I find myself taking time to relax and sometimes do nothing...feels good. Anyway, meet November Sue

She grabbed the turkey and only has feathers in her hand! Poor Tom Turkey running for his life.

All he wanted was some corn.....

I have also been working on the bedroom box.... now it belongs to Rebecca.

With a mini Murphy to keep her company and a teddy bear on the bed...

It has been fun working with this project. Next will be a sewing/craft room box. Rebecca needs to get busy with that. Always so nice having a chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

Ocober Sue has arrived

 Another month  has gone. Before I know it, it will be a new year! The monsoon season is over here in Arizona. It should mean lower temps...out of 100+ days. Sure will be nice to sit outside.

Sue is collecting pumpkins and squash from the farm. She has a few friends following her! Yes, there is  bat out during the day. Lisa said it was National Bat Day! Soon I will gather all the pieces to plan November. In the meantime, Id will continue to create my Miniature Bedroom Box. It certainly has been fun. I never had a doll house but I would have loved to. The price on them can be quite $$$$. The Room Box is okay. Maybe I will create a sewing room....who knows. Alan has mention he would like me to create a Library room for the bookcase in his office area.

this is  ow I set up for the micro crochet runner...blanket. I use the bowl so the thread unravels neatly and does not end up falling to the floor. the runner is 3 inches so, half done.

Glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

ps...can hardly believe another post from me!

How is it already September

Here she is...September Sue. I miss the New England leaves changing colors and falling to the ground....don't miss the raking though. There are some trees here that drop leaves.  

Found a tiny button for her bow and some leaves for her to hold....love making these gals.

Found this twig in the courtyard and it fit perfectly . Dianna suggested some kind of tree.

How about a Lisa update? She is doing great. Recently started Cardiac Rehab 3 times a week. She is getting stronger each day.  Lisa has the all clear to drive.... yes! It means soon we will gallivant. Thank you to all who have sent good wishes and thoughts for her.

I have been busy this past month.... some crocheting, making a Thimble Pip, some embroidery and button stitching...and oh I don't know. I just keep busy all the time. I will post about these adventures soon. We had a doozy of a monsoon storm last night. Today seems iffy for sunshine. Sending thoughts to all those in the path of the recent hurricane. For now, time to sit at the sewing table.....Thank you for visiting and your kind words. thank you for your friendship.

Hot Hot and Hot

 The Arizona heat is on. It's only 97 right now....a cool down! By the weekend the temperature will climb again.

August Sue makes her appearance today. She is catching butterflies.

Just a close up of the details....I like the ribbon trim on her hat...I used a piece of netting for her net...and a twig from the garden...found the perfect trim for the apron and a couple of ladybugs added. Fun creating these gals.

Lisa update: her mom Carol and sister Beth arrived Sunday(Beth has left). Carol will be here for 2 weeks. We thought Lisa would be home by now....Lisa is finally out of ICU and in a room. there have been a few hiccups requiring more monitoring. Fingers and toes crossed she will be home any day now. All in all, Lisa is doing very well.... ambulating with minor assist and all IVs and drains are removed. The temporary pacemaker is all that is left.thank all who keep her in your thoughts.

I am learning button making. Why..just because. So far I have made the Dorset Button and the Death Head Button. The Dorset button dates back to 1622 in Dorset England. They were used for men's waistcoats.The Death Head dates to the 17th and 18th centuries and were mainly used for military uniforms. this type of needlework is sometimes referred to as passementerie.... the art of making elaborate trims and edging trims like buttons and tassels and braiding. Today a book I ordered on this craft arrives! I will be waiting for that Amazon truck!!! I am always eager to learn something new. For the buttons, I think I will attach to a banner..... I will be sure to take pictures as I learn to make these buttons.

Nice to chat with you again. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Thank you for your friendship.

Happy 4th of July from Sue

 

Sue was going to make her entrance on July 1st...but sometimes other happenings interrupt. I love adding texture to these banners. Living in a 55+ community, we do not have the direct noise of fireworks. There are displays nearby but we do not hear them so Murphy is not bothered. Of course today the landscapers are here and he is not fond of the noise they make or them for that matter.

We are in heat advisory... the temperatures have been in the mid triple digits..... 116 yesterday and the overnights in the 80-90 range. Thank goodness for air conditioning. We do have a misting fan for outside which does cool you a bit.

I made the Pod Bag.... love it...but I did make changes to the pattern to my preference. It hangs on my bed post and is used for my pajamas. I made a tuck in the front and added a yo yo flower. Next I will make the smaller size.

One of my favorite sports has started and will be on all month, Tour de France. Yes, I do wake up early...between 3 and 4am.... to watch. This year I had to add Peacock TV to be able to watch it. It seems that so many programs are now on one of the pay stations. Also now on is Wimbledon...I love that too. They have had pouring rain so a few have been postponed.

Just look at last night's full moon. This is the actual color..no touch ups!

It is called the Buck Moon because this is the time of year that antlers start to appear on male deer/bucks. It will be visible for 3 days. A little blurred...did not use my tripod. As it happens it is also referred to as a super moon.

An update on Lisa. She is still having tests. Surgery is definite but no date yet. Please keep her in your thoughts.

Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Thank you also for your friendship.

Larry is really helpful on my sewing table! Everything right at hand.

Catching up

 Last week...glad it is now gone.First my personal fridge decided to no longer cool. then the laptop had issues the remote Geek sessions could not fix and the big one...the A/C was not cooling and the temp was rising outside. So, laptop to Best Buy, emergency call to A/C company and a new fridge ordered. Alan took care of all of it. Update...all is good now. May Sue is on display. Every time I make one of these banners I add my own touch to the pattern.

I added a bunny in the grass and changed the flowers a little. Already working on June Sue. They are fun to create.

When we went to Vegas we stopped at a gift shop/store/almost anything place and I found these two beaded birds to take home. I bought a butterfly for Lisa which is in her bedroom. So colorful.

This pattern is looking for a new home. I made just the one  character. It is indigo junction  The Tea Party from the Alice and Wonderland collection. please email me ....ghorton1@cox.net if interested....if more than one I will put your name in the hat to draw a name.

Murphy enjoys being outside. His favorite place is the swing...in the sun. Right now he is yelling at birds. Time to fetch hum back inside.

Glad to chat with you today. thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

I have been busy

 Well hello! I have been ...I really do not know why I have not posted. Lots of pictures to show you.

Meet Miss Daphne, lady gnome. What a surprise to find her in my mail box. She arrived all the way from Surrey, Canada a gift from dear friend Debbie. She is a very talented lady. The knitting is superb.

Ann Wood has wonderful patterns and I had to have these mushrooms. Growing up, we never bought store mushrooms. My dad picked wild mushrooms and we always had enough jars to last the year. Of course his looked different.

These are more Alice in Wonderland type...  a bit psychedelic. A few more will be appearing in my room.

Sail away with Ann Wood pattern. I just happened to have a button with an anchor on it. Her patterns are fun to make. Some are free but the cost is reasonable for those that are not free. I have a few yet to make from my collection.

Making florets for a Hydrangea...Debbie is making some also. I like origami patterns. This is from the book Fabled Flowers by Kumiko Sudo.

April Showers Sun Bonnet Sue is hung...it may be difficult to see, but the rain drops are silver bugle beads.

So, as you can see, I have kept busy. Next week I will be in Las Vegas with Dianna and one of her daughters, Marissa. Almost was not going...but that is for another day. Nice to chat with you. I must try to post regularly. Thank you for your kind words and for  your friendship.

Go fly a kite!

 March has arrived....cloudy with rain storm expected and no wind...yet. When I was a little girl, my sescond grade teacher ( a sister of Mercy at St. Mary's) taught ways to remember various things. Like the months have a subject. January snow, February hearts, March winds, etc. Here is my March banner for my bedroom door. Another hand stitched project. My plan is to make a Sun Bonnet Sue for each month.

She has shamrocks growing at her feet...also for March, St. Patrick's Day. Did you know that he really was not a saint and that his name was not Patrick? I watched the Curious Traveler and she was talking about it on the trip to Ireland.

 I realized that I had not posted my February Sue. She was part of a blog hop that I joined and it would have possibly tipped off the recipient who made it.

 I enjoy applique projects.  Next is to finish my Shabby Rose quilt with a flange binding. Fabric is sitting in the basket waiting to be cut into strips. then on with the washing and drying to help the fraying.

Lisa and I went to our quilt shop and the mustard print is for the quilt the other for upcoming banners.

Here is another upcoming project, an applique table mat. Tea Pots.... The pictures were taken from my phone....so excuse the quality in the transport to the computer. Better pictures once I start the projects. Seems they do not copy well. Of course it very well could be my tech expertise! I must get back to more frequent blog posting. Glad you still visit with me...thank you for that. Thank you for your kind words and friendship.