Bunny and books

Easter Greetings from our courtyard bunny who stopped by yesterday to lunch on our Lantana bush! He also enjoyed all those red blossoms that fell from the Bottle Brush tree. Today Mr H will be cooking ham and fixings.... I will assist. I bought a bread mix to make. I also bought...
a couple of books....with Esther's help of course. It all started with my asking her about a book a week or so ago. She said it would be coming in. On Friday she called to say it was in so off Mr H and I went to get it.

I had seen this on Facebook somewhere and knew I had to have it. It is the cutest doll making book around. Using pipe cleaners and floss to make the bodies and there are so many pattern designs to choose from. I quickly grabbed a few items and waited for Esther to cash me out. (We need a manager to ring up our sales) While she was doing so, she said "there is a book I wanted you to see... do you want to see it?" I said no, then okay and next thing I knew I was adding it to my purchase...

 this is a lovely book with beautiful patterns and full size patterns at the back of the book. Lots of applique work and great instructions. Now to find those extra hours to play with each one.Lucky for me I am on less hours for now and plan to try to dabble in all of this along with my cross stitching. With the weather being in a cool down (instead of 90's, back to the high 70's low 80's) I hope to sit outside and gather all my want to do things. The yard is a blaze with color....

these lovely petunias are so cheerful. They popped up in the cracks along the walk just in front of the lanai. We do not water them at all and they thrive. I have to remind myself to step over them each day! Well dear friends, it is time for a cup of coffee and something to eat..... so glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and most of all your friendship. Have a wonderful day....

Easter Blog Hop

I can not believe how fast these days are flying by! I am not really all that busy that I can not remember what is going on, but I am forgetting this and that. I have been stitching.... a little on Red Riding Hood, but some of my time has been on this piece for today's blog hop organized by Jo ...

It is a design from The Snowflake Diaries called Bunny Love....I changed it a little by not adding the bottom flowers and adding a date; April 25 1970...the year I was married. This year Mr H and I celebrate 45 years on that date. When I saw this design I thought of that. My letter for today is G. Jo has set out a travel order which will spell out a phrase...your next stop is

http://chaosatlanta.blogspot.com/....

Be sure to visit with all the participants .

As I sit and type, the chimes are ringing in the garden which means it is a bit windy out there. The temp right now is 63 and it may rise to 84 today....actually a break from the 90's that we have been having. I am hoping to spend time with Red Riding Hood today. Whatever your plans are, I do hope you have a good day. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words and your friendship..

blogger is not behaving today!

Not much stitching

One thing starts then before you know it, another thing starts and then what you planned to do does not happen. That sort of describes yesterday. Not much stitching at all. I managed to organize a few things in the sewing room. I did get laundry done and a few things in the garage cupboard organized but no sewing. Mr H suggested we take a ride toward Luke Air Force Base which is about 10 miles west of us. So off we went. It was hot, around 89 in the blazing sun as we sat hoping to catch sight of a take off or 2......

 The sound of a roar and then over our heads it flew...the F-35 in all it's glory. A magnificent jet. The sound was not only loud, but the car shook and my could feel it in my bones. In all we watched 4 take
off. I know the picture is not the greatest, but it was what I could get when my hands were not shaking form the vibrations. I love the sounds as they fly over my home; but not everyone does. They are much higher so the noise/vibrations are much less. Why people complain is beyond me; they moved here knowing the base is here and it was here much longer than homes were. Anyway, after leaving we stopped for lunch for pizza and salad then onto Lowes for plants to fill a few pots. By then, stitching was not on my mind. I will be off to the Post Office to mail out The Brother Alan's sewing box this morning then to a meeting then....hopefully then, I will give some attention to Red Riding Hood.  I have just washed a yard piece of white terry cloth that I will be using as a lining in an apron top. I plan to make on Sunday so I can get it into the mail Monday or so. Gues that about covers things for today. It has been so nice to have you visit with me.... thank you for the kind words and of course your friendship. Enjoy your day.

Multi tasking morning

It is one of those injuries/cuts that you cannot explain. It is in a awkward spot to heal. Forget trying to do anything without saying ouch( when not the other kind of words) on and off, never mind keeping a band-aide on it. Good thing for spell check! I have been doing laundry, stitching, and laundry. Moving right along. Yesterday I joined my friend at her monthly stitching group and was made to feel welcome right away. I was also able to join in this month's project, Teneriffe. I know how, but decided to join in anyway...

just need to do the finish now. It turned out quite southwestern in looks. We were supplied a fabric swatch and a pattern and Watercolor threads. The design is mine as we were just shown the basics. Mr H and I enjoyed sitting in the yard yesterday afternoon. The temps have been in the 80's so many of the bushes that would be blooming in April are already looking lovely. The Snail Vine is one of them...

I just love the unique bloom and of course it is lavender. I think this vine's tendrils  grow a couple of feet over night! Such a pleasure to sit and enjoy color all around the  yard. The last of the laundry is in the dryer.... laundry is on the clothesline, and I am ready for another cup of coffee and some stitching. Think today I will give Red Riding Hood some attention. Thank you for taking the time to visit and thank you for your  kind words and friendship.... hope you have a wonderful day.