2019 Year End!

Dec 28th

Ohhhh Angie these boys are goofballs!  And Wheels won't share toys with Grif!  I had to pull back my feet, wasn't sure if they would be snagged up too.  Then he switched to the poor hedgehog!!!!  Fifteen minutes and he walked away and all's quiet again!  Definitely a younster's attention span.  😂😂😂

Dec 30th

Finally slow walking at the mall!  Slow and stopped once I felt I was achey.  Now to Wok Box for lunch.  YUMMY!!!

I think I've decided on my projects to pack for my European River Cruise In June.  Both are small and limited supplies needed, so if I'm kept busy great and if not I've handwork to keep me occupied!

Hmmmmm!!!!!

Dec 31st

I took a break from watching the Jr hockey games recorded and planned out the increased sizes for the 5 Yard Quilt pattern.  So using my fabrics I then cut out actual finished sized pieces and assembled with tape on the back so I could see the block itself along with the second block and borders.  I can say I'm truly relieved it'll work to show off the fabrics the ladies chose as the smaller sizes sure didn't. Next hopefully approved to go fabric shopping and pray there still are these fabrics locally!

Sample of 5 Yard quilt blocks n border.

Second pieced block.

First block that may or may not have the yellowish borders.

This will be the back of the cushion covers with the previous RCMP block on front.

I'm going to try live an easier, happier and less stressful time in 2020 and for years ahead!  Life is too short for anything else!

Ricky said it awesomely with this image.

Happy New Year everyone!

Relaxing!

There's so much uncertainty about recycling and here's a little reminder.  Sure wish those living in and around my apartment building using our bins would smarten up.  Loads of WRONG items dropped in there.  That's why I collect my recycle and drive it over to the depots around the city.

All's quiet so far, hopefully continues as I had a restless night before!  Feel like I could crash now!!!!  I see Wheeler likes his new bed!

Angie's sun worshipper!

I chased the dogs outside to horse around for longer than Griffin liked but it's nice out there! Now its relaxing time, that is if Jake can leave them alone! 😂

OMGG went outside for some exercise, both me and the dogs!!!  But you know my knee does not care for that at all!!!  I love seeing them running, tails flaired out!

Finally a selfie with them!

Love the blue sky!

Wheeler barking at me!

Griffin

Boxing Day Find!

#52blocks52weeks group post:
Thank you everyone on your wonderful comments!  This wouldn't be happening if it weren't for Jackie White and CQA's project!  So thank you very very much to them also!  I'd still be wondering what to do with my stash of Canada themed fabrics.  And now after all the blocks (2 more to come yet) and the piano keys final border are finished, I just might recover my two large accent cushions with leftover 3 inch squares from this smaller accent pillow!  Will see!  👍😉😍☃️☃️☃️

My dilemma on the settings for my Canada quilt was resolved while visiting Pat this morning!  Thank you Pat for unscrambling my thoughts!  Ohhhh my gosh the ladies on the #52blocks52weeks group are so wonderful!!!! 

I've two layouts I'm fretting over and today found a solution!  The main side is the blocks with shadows and sashing!

The back side or second quilt will be just 6.5 squares of Canada themed fabrics in the on point setting.

Maybe my quilter will not like me much for this idea, but this solves my settings dilemma and hopefully depleting more of my themed fabric stash!  Plus two larger accent pillow covers of 3.5" squares and possibly red cording, too many already cut out and not used for other projects! ❤❤❤

Afterwards I went shopping.  I was trying to find more Lil' Red Truck ornaments but no luck - but I scored on fabrics!!! 

I have plans for accent pillows and a nifty wall hanging for myself.

Now relaxing after a video call with Barb down south, light supper and now watching Junior Hockey!  GO CANADA GO!!!

Christmas 2019

Dec 23rd

Happy Birthday Cindy!  Thank you Amy for including me!  Awesome evening at Santa Lucia's!  Walked over catching the sunset, enjoyed some wind and walked home!  Lovely evening!  Sorry I'm sure I've missed some pictures!  And my tatted angel is hanging out with Cindy now!

Just about forgot me!

And some of her gifts!

She hanging out with Cindy now!

Thank you so very much Barbara M from the UK for this lovely Lizbeth Metallic Sand Dollar bell for the latest Fringe Tatters exchange.  Yes you are right, in my opinion, that bells should be metallic!  It is awesome!  I love these exchanges!

WOW WEE!!!   Today was my mail day for sure!  First my Fringe Tatters exchange then a few friends shared a private exchange.  My friend Margaret from Cooroy Australia sent me a notebook with her own hand work cover creation and card!  Lovely, thank you Margaret!

Christmas Eve

Hope the magic of Christmas makes your spirit merry and bright.   🕯🕊 
May the sights and sounds of this lovely holiday season bring lasting memories to brighten the new year ahead.  🌲☃️🎶🎉
Wishing you all warm and friendly wishes for a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 🎉!
Love and Hugs, Rose Anne 🤗💞

Well I ventured out for some groceries as my plans for this week were unexpectedly changed and I'm staying put till Friday!  I found Polo Park and Safeway very quiet for a change.  I leisurely strolled through the whole two floors before stopping at the Nespresso Boutique and getting a few packages of coffee capsules to start to enjoy my new Innisia. Safeway was awesome, barely 5 minutes in line and out the door! 

Once home I find more Christmas cards and another gift, honestly thought that was it for me yesterday!  First Nancy n Stefan sent me their Christmas picture and then one of Hamish for me!

Then Katie surprised me with her handmade dishcloths and a CD.  Thank you sweetie!

Now feet up and later on to enjoy my salmon dinner!

Hey I'm watching The Christmas Club movie and they just went to Baked Expectations for cocoa etc!  WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!

🎄 Christmas Day 🎄 has been quiet for me, no family, friends or pet sitting this year.  I've watched loads of movies and sewed up all the Canada blocks to bring me up to date.  Just two more weeks/blocks and this CQA BOM will be complete.  Then it's working on the shadows, sashings and borders before it can be sent to the quilter!  I truly can't believe I've kept up with this program besides a few hiccups!
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