Just now on our walk, the barred owl flew over our heads low enough I could hear the sound of its wings flapping. Ned chased it, not very far as he doesn't stray from me. I realized I give this a significance, like it means something to see it and I wondered why. I realized I tend to think of all the critters and birds I spy as here for me, their audience somehow. A foolish notion but if that be so, I guarantee I am an appreciative one.
Always a surprise when I see these very late blooming pink Asters in the back yard. I keep thinking to replant a few of them to the front where we would see them. Such a jaunty colour for this time of year.
Chasing an idea or What I Did on the Weekend!
I talked about a little tree project in my last post and I thought, yes that is doable if I don't plan a Christmas quilt as such. Make a block here and there as the mood strikes kind of thing. I figured it would just take me a few minutes to figure out how I would like to make mine. I purchased Amy Smart's pattern and instructions for her particular Patchwork Tree Quilt project which I had in my ideas folder for a very long time. She offers a free tutorial on how to put it together HERE.
Anyway, getting the plan made and pattern option finalized will be my TO DO project this week.
So I'll give that a little bit of time to percolate while I finish edging the Tumbling Blocks with inset half diamond pieces this week. Rather makeshift but I think will be okay. Still in their cardstock templates.
Cross stitchers, check this out. The famous Lizzie Kate has lovely free patterns on her blog including this one called Moon Over Blackbird. Pumpkin, moon, house, bird...so many favourite motifs in one little picture.
Here is the link to that PDF File and here is a link to Lizzie Kate's wonderful patterns at 123 Stitch.
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I have seen those pretty little trees on blogland, they look really nice. You will be making your own forest of tiny trees bit by bit I expect. Have a happy week Jocelyn.
I wish I saw owls here but I never do - I do know they live here too - one time I saw a huge owl in Montana up in a tree looking down at me on an evening walk in a campground and I was amazed at its size and was so glad to have spotted it.
Oh, I'm so glad you found the book, you'll have to let me know what you think of it. How neat that the owl flew right by you; that is truly a fun gift while out on your walk. Thank you for the link to those cute patterns, I'm going to check that out.
How cool to be buzzed by that owl and Ned wanted to make sure you were safe. I love really like the block quilts!
Your tumbling blocks quilt is wonderful. I love the colours.
Cute cross stitch pattern. I will check it out a bit later.
God bless.
I checked out the tree tutorial. There's also a tutorial to make Christmas ornaments. I love them! I might make a few. Thanks for posting!
Hi Jocelyn, it's spring down here, with torrential rain yesterday that ran horizontal onto the main roads, driving was hazardous!!! Bulbs are blooming, fabric is getting sorted for some Christmas surprises, and as Robert Browning wrote in "Pippa Passes"
"The year's at the spring
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hillside's dew-pearled;
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in His heaven-
All's right with the world!"
I hope all is right with your world and home up north.
Update, parcel is in airline transit!!!!!XX
All good quilts need time to sit and percolate.
Your tumbling blocks look lovely.
I love your trees! I also love foundation piecing--it's so relaxing! I love the colors of your trees, they somewhat remind me of retro colors. Love your cross stitching and your tumbler top!!! Have a great week!
I lovey our tumbling blocks! How big did you make it? The little trees will be such a fun ptoject. I have my own little forest growing at the moment- 10 little Christmas tree ornaments I hope to finish up today.
"Jaunty" - oh how I love your excellent use of the English language Jocelyn! I like your idea of different sized trunks for your tiny trees. Your tumbling blocks are looking great! I love, love Lizzie Kate - thanks for the link.
Thank you for linking up with To Do Tuesday!
I always feel honored to see owls, too. They seem very elusive and mysterious most of the time. Your little trees are fun, glad you found a way to enjoy piecing them! That little cross-stitch design is lovely! Are you going to stitch it?
Wow. I've had that happen to me, the owl passing over. It really is amazing.
Good luck with your quilting. I ought to find a project, but cannot get motivated.
Love the tree blocks and your tumbling blocks quilt. Wow!
Making a tree here and there and pretty soon you will have a wonderful forest! Have fun with your stitching projects!!
A number of years ago I made paper pieced little trees and turned them into lightly stuffed tree ornaments/gift tags. they were fun to make. Thank you for the idea on how to finish the edges of my tumbling blocks quilt which has been in time out for a few years. I really do need to get back to that!
I’m not a fan of paper piecing, but those trees are sure cute! Thanks to the link to the Lizzie Kate chart! Too cute!
Well, your little trees are so cute eyeballed trunks or not.
Just seeing an owl is a blessing! We've sometimes seen a pair of snowy owls around our little airport just outside of town but I haven't been fortunate enough to be able to get a picture. Hopefully they'll return this winter!
I think you're going to have such fun with the tree project and I love the idea of making the trunks various sizes. Like you say, real trees have different sized trunks!
The little tree quilt is going to be so sweet!:)
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