Thursdays' Three Free Patterns, Blooming Times, Lemon Cake, In My Genes

The view out my kitchen window now the rose bushes on either side of the walkway are in bloom.  They will rebloom till frost gets at them in late October.

That box is one we keep there for deliveries. We started doing that during the pandemic and found it worked well. I think the drivers probably like it too with not having to come up all our steps. 

Another cake from daughter...a lemon one that I really loved. She made the lemon curd and combined it with a mousse cream topping.  It was just the treat with a cup of tea. 

Early morning slow stitching while listening to this book. A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg. I heard Jonathan on CBC radio which led me to his book. I'd never heard of the Caracaras which is considered the world's smartest bird of prey. Truly remarkable intelligence.

I've been feeling a little achier in my bones lately and have revisited the issue of lectins and inflammation. From my 23and Me results I know I carry the gene for late onset Celiac disease. In my case now, it would be termed very late onset I guess, :D. But I enjoy the research and then the challenge of applying that knowledge to my everyday habits. The internet is a marvelous thing because I could find so much information about lectins, etc. and foods to eat less of with just a few clicks. At my stage of life, I don't need to be told this stuff, but reminded. I know we have to be careful but I just love the internet. 

Speaking of which, there is so much wonderful creativity to stir our senses to be found all over the place there.  Just like these fine folks who are sharing their ideas with us. 

Thursday's Three Free

#1 I've mentioned the wonderful Allison before, the lady behind one of my favourite sites on the net, Campbel Soup Diary. Always inspiring and I just love how I learn something every time I visit her. Lately, Allison has been sharing her flawless applique using grunge fabrics. Those are fabrics I've never used, but the softness of the greens and pinks she is using is very appealing to me.  She also has a cache of Free patterns and Tutorials under her Blog heading that is well worth visiting. 

Link for that cute little mug rug is here...Free Mini Foliage Pattern.

#2 Another great site is Spoonflower. 

It is a place on the net with a lot going on! I did get a little sidetracked with the wonderful cache of Bird hangings/tea towels, the free sewing patterns and amazing fabrics. 

But I also found this post for a  QAL featuring 3 Beginner Friendly Quilt blocks to make under their Blog heading that I thought you might like. 

#3 Free today is this lovely pattern from talented Suzy at her blog,  Suzy Quilts.

Twisted Ribbons Quilt Pattern

Check out her other free patterns HERE and have a look round her site. Suzy shares a wonderful resource of tutorials and quilting help too. 

Thanks to all these generous, creative folks!

We have a high humidity alert for today which, as noted on my morning walk, the mosquitoes don't mind at all. 

Linking as well with the always creative LeeAnna  Not Afraid of Color, Quilting is More Fun Than Housework, Quilting Patchwork Applique, Quilt Fabrication and Kathy's Quilts.