All the Slow Stitching, Glue Basting?, Amish Hexagons, Can You See It?

 Walking the dogs just out the basement door and starting on the nearest trail, I spied something amongst the big old oak trees.  So here is another of my Can you see it? photos.

Maybe now?

What a beauty! I loved seeing this Barred Owl. I especially liked seeing how those feathers ring the neck and the tree trunks provided a natural frame.

I hear them hooting in the night so know they are near the house a lot. I took the dogs back to the house and returned to just watch it for awhile. I suspected it would be in the same place and it was. That's a real plus for birders. Owls tend to stay put if they are comfortable and do not flit about like the little ones. Owls have amazing eyesight and it turned its head to watch me so I knew it was aware of me. It is always a thrill to see these big birds and I would have loved getting even closer but I kept my distance. You never know with any wildlife. Those videos of people trying to pet bears or bison really bother me and make me question the future of the human race.(:

Back inside and not nearly as thrilling, I took down the living area curtains and washed them. I also gave the rug a cleaning. We have to get the wood moved up to the veranda soon as I will start our fires as soon as it gets to be below zero in the mornings. Right now we are flirting with it. 

I changed out a few of the wall hangings. In the process of going through my trunk, I found this scrappy mat. I was laying the pieces as I went along and stitching each down individually, a little like the Kantha method. I loved it. I may try that sometime again but keep it all more controlled. One more border needs sewing so I'm finishing that up today. I always enjoy seeing fabrics up close.

And in cross stitching, I stitched three crows on the September block of Year at Hawk Run Hallow and began an ear of corn and yes, the called for thread is orangey.  

I also stitched several more of the EPP Starry Hexagons. I'm enjoying this project right to the end.

I watched this video below from Cathy at The Catbird Quilts. She gives a very thorough explanation of using Elmers white glue to baste quilts. I'm wondering if that would work for me with the whole accuracy issue I have. BTW, it is nice that several of you have said for me to stop saying that as it sounds like I'm putting myself down. No I don't think I am. At this stage in my stitching life, I know my limits, have accepted them and really don't mind admitting them. So it's not affecting me personally or anything. But thanks very, very much for your concern.👌Back to Cathy's video-if you want to know the pros, cons and comparisons of glues etc., watch this one.

Here is a beautiful Christmas free pattern for us all. This is Tilda's Happy Holidays downloadable at The Fat Quarter Shop.

Tilda's fabrics and patterns are unique and really stand out in the quilting world. And what a fabulous world it is!! I can feel happy just thinking about it all. 

I enjoyed reading your comments on the Amish Hexagon method talked about Here. Yes, the fabric would have to be trimmed away on the back for sure. Several folks have timed themselves sewing hexagons with templates and with this method and this turns out to be a little quicker. But speed has never been an issue for me, LOL. 

I've rattled on long enough for this post so I'll talk about LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color 's prompt about gingerbread next time. Love ginger, do you?

Take care all of you and enjoy your activities, inside and out, whatever they may be. 

Happily sharing with Quilting Patchwork Applique and Kathy's Quilts.