Prince Charles, Fabrics, Killdeer, and Me

Nature's yellows are popping up all over the place including along our driveway. Joyful is how these vibrant colours make me feel.

I mentioned I would be popping into Sew For It on our way home from Hubby's appointment. That I did and bought these fabrics.  A subdued lot but what I was after.

Sulky threads are available there so bought two of the variegated that caught my eye.

 Quilters were there cutting fabric for a class stitch along. They seemed to be cutting hundreds of pieces which I know some of you love to do but was mind boggling to me. And they told me this was Day 2 of the cutting!  Mind you the quilt they would eventually get to stitch was breath taking so it will be worth it.

I love phrases and sayings so this video was entertaining to me.  Prince Charles is now the longest heir apparent in British history by a long shot. And it doesn't look likely he'll get to ascend the throne any time soon. Here he is reading his favourite poem and a nod to Shakespeare for so many wonderful phrases we use in everyday speech.  Who knew!

Little grandson and I watched two Killdeer birds down at the pond.  When I said they were Killdeer, he said I don't like that name. So I told him the name came from the sounds they make. We listened but the soft squeaky sounds these two made didn't sound like anything to us.

I had to share this so Sally at Crafts, Cavies and Cooking could see it. I'm sure she has been to guinea pig parties where dress up was involved. I had to smile looking at these itty bitty costumes to be found at Pet Smart or Amazon.
                               


I love sewing together these little squares out of all the leftovers from the basket blocks (with bits added). Starting to look more like border potential and it soothes my thrifty side. (How did that green one sneak in there!)

This little wild flower in the meadow by the pond is bravely hanging on in spite of the frost nipping its leaves.  I think it is Hairy Willow Herb.

I liked this saying...labyrinth indeed, sometimes I think I am full of intricate passageways and blind alleys, an elaborate and confusing work of art, certainly a puzzle to even myself at times. More in the past than present.  Hubby's succinct advice... you overthink...stop it.

Perhaps I'm heeding his advice because I'm feeling less complicated all the time. Or is it a positive byproduct of aging I wonder. Who knows!
On that positive note I'll end today's post. Hope all is positive in your world today.
Lots more positivity to be found at Not Afraid of Color, For the Love of Geese, My Quilt Infatuation, Quilt Fabrication, Skywatch Friday, The Inquiring Quilter, Creative Compulsions, Floral Friday Foto and Paying Ready Attention.