Links to Amuse, Hand Quilting, Hair Do Photo, Painted SnowBunny

Well, I don't have to ask because I know the introverts and the stitchers especially are faring well with our imposed isolation. The sewing machines are being given quite the workout these days. Including mine.
But for today I'll show my hand stitching results.
Final look at my scrappy Log Cabin in the Woods piece which is all finished. This was a goal to finish as declared at Elm Street Quilts OMG for March. I hand quilted diamonds in the bottom using a masking tape guide and decided on a starry, starry night for the sky.

 A fun piece to stitch by hand. (Yes, it is a lot of stars but can you have too many stars.)

It's covering the top of the trunk in the t.v. room for now.

Here is Jane, another block in the Book Club Hand Pieced QAL  (hosted over at the Elm Street Quilts) joining Evelyn there.  I fancy Jane Eyre in more muted colours, hence the greys.  She is an easy block; a great one to start with if you'd like to give hand piecing a try.

Here are a few links I've found to keep myself amused.  Hope you like something in the group.

Hubby is a huge granola fan. I found this recipe at The Inn At Occidental web site and plan to give it a try.  I've gathered together the ingredients.

I received loads of questions and emails about the hair cut.  There are many videos on YouTube of how to cut your own hair.  I liked this one as Carmen really took her time with the process. I had no problem with following along. I also used number 6 attachment on the clippers.

And here is my spare bathroom selfie; the light is surprisingly flattering in there.  I put on a little makeup for you. No two hairs on my head are the same length but the great thing about hair is that it will grow! My hair continues to thin in the front so perhaps this is the length it should be now.

Why am I wearing a scarf with a turtleneck?  Nothing to do with fashion. This is a worsted wool sweater which I love but is kind of itchy. The scarf prevents my neck from itching. 😄

How to hand tie a quilt...certain quilts suit this method. Jordan's Quilts made an excellent video of exactly how to do it properly and done in this manner, would definitely secure your layers. The little ties would add an old fashioned charm to a quilt, I think. At the Jordan Fabric site you can find a very nice bank of free patterns for all sorts of quilting projects too.

Sephora Bestsellers for anti aging.  Though I may not use many, I enjoy looking at beauty products.
Top Ten Anti-Aging Products at Sephora

The Fat Quarter Shop has this free downloadable pattern  for the Carolina Lily classic vintage block I mentioned in the last post.  Someone, sorry I don't remember who, asked about a link.           
               
Many, many of you are ardent cat lovers. I like cats too. This documentary on household cats is fascinating. I learned so many amazing things about cats, like what they can do with their bodies to prevent injury when falling from heights- things I'd never heard of before or dreamed that cats could do. It is a CBC Nature of Things episode.
                        
I showed a photo I'd taken of a bunny in our back yard recently.
Multi-talented LeeAnna in this post at Not Afraid of Colour shared a watercolour painting she had made of it.
                       
Check out that post to see a large version of her painting which really shows her details better. Her Snowbunny is so beautiful! Thanks LeeAnna!

We must try our best to stay positive and do our best to listen and follow the advice of the health experts. I'm impressed with all the stories about community spirit that are emerging and of course, so thankful for all the health care workers, including my daughter, who are on the front lines.

Besides LeeAnna's blog, I'm happy to link this post with It's a Small Town Life, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Alycia Quilts, Quilting is More Fun Than Housework, Meadow Mist Designs, Devoted Quilter  and The Needle and Thread Network.