Tulip Bouquet, Nona QAL, Blueberry Cream Lasagna

The first turtle sighting took place last week. They do seem to wait for sunshine with warmth here. And have disappeared again with the temperatures dropping-overnight frost warnings continue.

Daughter gave us another of her cakes. This one is Blueberry Cream Cheesecake Lasagna. Recipe here  What a delicious mixture!  A wonderful summertime dessert and Tony's favourite  part was that there was a lot of it. 😊

Speaking of blue berries, I have pieces of my next Rainbow Neighbourhood house block cut out and one section sewn. Blue is up next and I thought of adding a little variety by using a more subdued colour and also experimenting with white windows in this one.

I checked out this video from wonderful Teresa Down Under -who wouldn't be curious about a block called Blueberry Pie.  What a neat block! I may end up with some variation of this to make it fit the space. Or I might just find something else entirely. Either way it will be finalized this week.

                                          

I was happy to have this photo of my little Tulip Bouquet table topper at older daughter, Amelia's, house. She has the sweetest little house and has an eye for decorating.          Info about this free pattern HERE.

I just read about this QAL being run by Jessica Dayon, The Nona Quilt Along. Really neat block, actually I think it is two different stylings of the same block maybe? that together form a neat design. Love when that happens. The blocks are free with extensive tutorials.

Jessica's link for more information. Thank you Jessica and all the other wonderful designers who generously share their talents with us!

I was sad about the Indiana Barred Owls. The female laid two eggs, was sitting for a while but then abandoned them. The live feed has been turned off and this is the first time in many years this has happened. I miss seeing the cute little owlets grow and fledge. 

I am keeping very busy; I have Petey staying with us for awhile and I like how much play time the two dogs share. Ned is completely enamoured with his larger, more athletic brother. They are getting me up early and keeping me on my toes, both good things.

I'm also getting out and about with my camera...doused in mosquito spray and wearing a warm sweater. It is still cool in shadowy places where I tend to hang out when hoping to spy birds.  

This week I will be cleaning up the garden and thinking about new plantings, etc. 

Now I feel like it is truly spring.

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