Catchup - Feb 11th-17th

Feb 11th

Today I helped Sylvia board her tour bus, same group we went to Churchill with, on a western Canada trip to Osoyoos BC with various stops enroute and return.  She's meeting her friend Linda from Swan River in Brandon tonight and hopefully forging a lovely travel partnership!!!  Enjoy your trip, safe travels and warmer weather soon!  💞🤞💞

Feb 13th

WOW!!! And here I bought the Gismo (in my comment), prettier and that would probably work too!

I think I'm climbing out of this dang cold I've been fighting the past two weeks (surprised I've dropped 10 lbs, probably won't keep it off)! Today was the first time my stomach growled, so after lab work, I stopped at McDs for breakfast and finished a small coffee, delicious!!!  

Then once home I started prepping my fabric for Saturday's ACQ apron class. Then pulled out my selvedges and proceeded to resort them by colour instead of by lengths as I'd sorted awhile ago then realized that was useless for projects! But shoot energy levels ain't that great!

Feb 14th

Today was a full day finally and energy okay!!! Errands this morning, finished the fussy cutting for my apron class for tomorrow, a load of laundry, drafted up a different Berry Pickers pattern for Edna and made a quick supper. Relaxing now then I'll prep my snacks for tomorrow's ACQ gathering!

I've heard from Sylvia, she's enjoying her trip so far and reconnecting with some that were on our Churchill trip and today overnighter in Medicine Hat.

Feb 15th

Well it was iffy on whether I'd go to ACQ today (but I had a class plus Sylvia and I were in charge of snacks - which were just about ALL gone and there was lots) but I persevered and after a Tylenol Arthritis I started to feel better noonish. Thankfully no mistakes during my apron class and I finished it!!! 

Now at Edna's relaxing and thank you for the pictures!!! I brought borscht and ice cream she made apple crisp for our supper!  Then I'll go home to relax and watch the 4Nations hockey and Scotties recorded!!!

Hey this seems a nifty system!

Someone in my group please try this and post if it works!!! 😉

Attracting Butterflies with a Simple DIY Fruit Feeder: Benefits for Your Garden

Step 1: Prepare the Feeder

Choose a shallow dish that is easy for butterflies to access. A colorful dish can also help attract them.

Step 2: Prepare the Fruit

Cut the fruit into slices or mash it slightly to expose more surface area, making it easier for butterflies to feed on the juicy parts. Overripe fruit is particularly attractive because it is easier for butterflies to digest.

Step 3: Enhance with a Sugar Solution (Optional)

Create a simple sugar solution by mixing water with a small amount of sugar. This mimics nectar and can be especially appealing to butterflies.

Soak a sponge or cotton balls in the sugar solution and place it in the dish to keep the feeder attractive and moist.

Step 4: Set Up the Feeder

Place the feeder in a sunny, sheltered location near other butterfly-attracting elements like flowering plants or a water source. If preferred, hang the feeder by attaching a string or wire to the dish and suspending it from a tree branch or a hook. Ensure it is stable so it doesn’t swing or spill.

Step 5: Maintain the Feeder

Change the fruit regularly to prevent it from rotting and attracting unwanted pests. Clean the dish frequently to ensure it is safe and appealing to butterflies.

I know I'm finally feeling better!!!!!

Edna's apple crisp with salted carmel ice cream.  I'm sure the 10 lbs lost will be found at this rate!!!

Great nature activity with little ones!!! But be careful of poison ivy or oak!

Feb 16th

Sounds nifty!!!  I screen saved the video.

Feb 17th

So Sylvia has arrived in Osoyoos yesterday. They had snow two days in a row. Very good driver Great music and meals. She even danced twice a slow waltz (travellng with an old type dance/music group with their own band). Today is a free day to do whatever they want.

WOW!!! What you think Janice? You're the only one I know that hikes heights! 😉

This needs planting everywhere to be rid of mosquitoes then!!!!

Well I've completed the hand quilting on this miniaturized tumbler pieces quilt top. It's 8.5 x 11.25 inches and each block was cut from 1.5" squares donated by Janet Nickle of ACQ.

  

Now to find my 1.25" strips so I can finish the hand stitched binding! I think this may be it for hand piecing for awhile, too tedious for me! 🤗

Catchup April 23rd-28th

April 23rd

I'll see you on Sunday!!!

WOW!!! Another busy day that ended on a very high note for me!

Started with a round about drive to drop off two more bags of fabric from Sylvia and me and ending with a lunch at McDs using a coupon and free iced coffee. Then met up with Dianne and over to Barb's along with Kim for some sewing n gabbing. Afterwards I drove Dianne home as I had a drop off at Monica's too before heading home to change for Jets white out supper with Florence and Wayne. I owe her for my pizza. 😕

Then we went over to the Sharks Club and I waved by by to $40 pronto like. The next and last $20 went into a fishes machine and quickly was going up and down entertaining me for a long time. Then the lady beside me anxiously wanted me to take over her machine as she was leaving and her fishes were ready to burst! Okay so I cashed out with $35+ on my ticket and switched machines. WELL this one was close to giving heart failure as it would climb $20-50 then drop $10-20 with two times all three fish exploding for $50+ wins, continued till it reached $176.?? and next down then up then down to $160.56 when I PROMPTLY cashed out!!!! Definitely a first for me to be so lucky! Not sure if it's my Jets get-up or just my lucky day BUT I've my monies for this weekend's Dryden quilt show! 🥳

Yep see you ladies on Sunday!!!

April 24th

Hmmmm I don't have belts but awesome idea!!!

O M G G !!!!!!

I just received a call from the Director of the Teulon Library that just yesterday received my 6 boxes, 3 bags plus flat boxes AND they have UNPACKED, ORGANIZED and even PLANNED activites around these already! WOW!!!!! 👏 Angela's Mom said she was very creative and full of energy. I was so thrilled to hear some of her ideas, especially for items I was not sure about!!! She's promised to send some pictures in future of crafts created! 💞

WOW!!! It's so awesome to hear this instead of dropping it off at a thrift store or ArtsJunktion and hope it is of use. I know Monica of Aunt Monica's Attic really appreciates her goodies and she too shows me her creativeness as items are used! 🥰

OMGG!!! Now I'm on a lookout for glass teapots! I have one but not quite doable, so still want one like this!!!

It's worth a try!!!

WOW!!!!

April 25th

Well here's a new update on my crazy October purple toe picture! The left corner kept lifting, not attached, and I was scared of ripping it off, so I clipped and filed to where it was attached. Now you can clearly see where, whatever heavy object I dropped on my knuckle has left a deep sharp edge across my growing nail. I still can't remember when or what it was but it's slow growing so I'm assuming early summer 2023.

OMGG!!!! I liked this!

https://youtu.be/b8YWVURnTXM?si=DVbYPMhKTY10Zs4E

Another one for the same weekend! Yikes I guess I have to pick one!

April 27th

We've arrived in Kenora for overnight stop, so relaxing in the not so great motel room. I'll have to plan sooner to get a hopefully better place next time! It's old!!!!

Early tomorrow we'll be off to Dryden to check out their quilt show, shop at various vendors, lunch with Sylvia's friends and even check out Fabric on a Whim, their new quilt shop on the way back tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait!!!!

April 28th

Well we were switched to the newer section and much better room and beds! Lovely sleep by all of us but not too happy with the light snow falling and on vehicles upon waking. Oh well it cleared up before we left Kenora and all clear to Dryden. 

The show was lovely and very nice to meet up with various local and visiting quilters again! Here are pics of quilts I liked muchly!!! Then lunch with Sylvia's dear friends before stopping in to check on Fabric on a Whim, the new and lovely quilt shop here! After this it was back to Winnipeg and me now watching my Jets game!!!

From Saturday's ACQ meeting before we left.

A brief visit with Adeline at her Kenora retreat.

Roy, me, Edna, Sylvia, Florence and Eleanor. 

Gary and Loretta left earlier.