 Using denim as the batting is working great! As I said last week, I'm doing really simple quilting. I started with the branch.  Then an orange-brown thread for the feet and beak.  Then a dark variegated for the feathers. I could have finished it off yesterday but I got sidetracked gathering things for the thrift store and doing some chore. Chris is coming home today and I didn't want him to see that I've been a total slob while he's been away.  Saturday afternoon was the tax document burn party. I know most of you shred your documents but, I promise you that a big burn is much more satisfying! We followed that with a nice cookout. It was hot as hades (because it's July in Virginia) but so worth it.  Yesterday I was ironing the new fabric for the shop when I saw that I had a visitor. I watched him for about an hour as he hunted around the pond. He did get in one good strike but, sadly, missed. I haven't seen a heron in a while so this was my excitement for the day.
Chris comes home today and I'm expecting a cooler full of fish!
Kristin F
7/17/2023 02:26:29 pm
Great shot of that heron! 7/18/2023 07:30:10 am
The Goldfinch is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see it done. Somehow I missed the reference to using denim as batting? Do you have another fabric for backing?
Gene Black
7/18/2023 07:47:12 am
I always love seeing herons. I don't know why but they make me happy. 7/18/2023 08:33:32 am
Tax doc burning party - we have done something similar and you are right about it being a hoot. Where we live now it is not possible but when we were in Indiana we could. That shot of the heron is wonderful - I saw one wandering in a local park the other day - quite a surprise to see him there.
Mary Anne
7/23/2023 10:21:44 am
Glad you're finding a way to quilt the goldfinch - hopefully it's not as much of a problem as you had anticipated. Comments are closed.
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