I saw something unusual today...

I needed to run a few errands today. When going through town I did a double-take at the 4-way stop. This is a horrible photo and it is hard to tell what I was taking a photo of, but...

...that yellow and green blurry blob just right of center in this photo...it's a PARROT! I least I think it's a parrot. It was a big, colorful bird, just hanging out the window (like a dog) enjoying the ride.

The hummingbirds are still hanging around.

The starlings made a stop in our yard one day.

I've been busy this week.

I helped Husband bale corn stalks. He uses them for bedding.

There are seven big round bales still in the field. We baled 120 small square bales, too.

I got a butterfly made for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge using orange, the color for September.

I finished the quilting on the Beachcomber jacket.

I quilted a different motif in each star block and in most of the filler pieces. I have learned a lot about my machine and how it works!

 I started sewing the pieces together this morning.

I started sewing together blocks from the scraps I cut during phone conversations with Son. This is Disappearing Rail Fence by Create with Claudia.

Sometimes when he calls he talks for hours so I try to be productive. So far I am only using green and white all from my scraps and stash. I know that I don't have enough of either cut. I haven't decided if this will be a green and white quilt or if I will mix it up. I think I have too many greens already cut to add too many colors, but gold/yellow might be nice. Green is my favorite color and Son votes for leaving it green and white only so that is probably what I will do. 

I got all the setting triangles cut and three rows sewn together on this Exchange quilt.

I got the backing loaded for this Rainbow Scrappy Squares quilt.

I have been asked to make a hunting quilt similar to the quilt I made my son. This is my son's quilt.

 I had entered it at the county fair. A guy saw it, liked it, and contacted his friend to see if he knew who made it. That friend knows our family and contacted my son who relayed the message to me. The guy wants something similar for his son-in-law who is a duck and goose hunter. Some of the fabrics have arrived.

 I will be using the Panel Plus pattern,  Option 2, pending the approval of the person who requested the quilt.

Of course, the center will be the Duck and Goose panel. The borders will be fabrics to coordinate with the panel.

Here are a few more Endangered Species quilts.

The center detail of the coneflower was strips of fabric and pom-poms.

The shark's teeth appeared to be real ones!

And, now I need to go do some yard work and later clean up this mess on the bed in my sewing room. 

In defense of the mess, I know exactly what is what - I am trying to organize my yard and get it all in one tub. Also, projects in various stages of completion, patterns that have parts available for weekly printing, stacks of fabrics for projects waiting for the rest to arrive, scrapbooking supplies. In time it will all be better organized and hopefully finished. I hope no one needs to spend the night any time soon!

 

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

Rainy Design Wall Monday

 To see what other quilters are up to go to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts.

Husband started harvesting corn on Saturday. It's a rainy day here so that will keep him out of the field.

The rain has stopped for now so he is taking the full wagons to the elevator.

I got all the parts pieced for the Beachcomber Jacket.

It's not going to look exactly like the pattern photo, but I hope Husband likes it anyway. I know I like it. Now it needs to be quilted. I will at least get the backing loaded on the frame today. We are supposed to have scattered thunderstorms for the next two days so I don't know if I want to plug in the longarm.

I finished the bear quilt, but had hardly gotten it out of the dryer when Husband said "Let's deliver it!".

The grandpa of the baby seemed to like it and so did his co-workers. I hope the mother does too. I forgot to get a photo of it finished. 

There are still some hummingbirds hanging around.

They seem to enjoy sitting on the top of the hook. I know they will be moving on soon so I enjoy watching them while I can.

Here are a few more Endangered Species quilts.

I took this photo for my son. He loved watching the Kratt brothers and Zoboomafoo, a children's TV series that featured a mystery animal each episode, when he was young.

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

Design Wall Monday

 To see what other quilters are up to go to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts.

I've been busy. I helped Husband bale hay yesterday and will again today.

I visited Son last week. He was thankful to restock his groceries and just for some time out of the house. His walls are mostly prepped for painting but we are still waiting on the electrician. I don't want to paint since he will be making holes in the wall to add outlets and check some wires. 

On the quilting front, I got this little quilt quilted. The binding is made but still needs to be attached and stitched down. 

I pieced this little top. It is Olde Glory, a free pattern from Temecula Quilt Company.

The green paisley will be the backing. The floral plaid will be the binding.

I finished all the stars and some 9-patch blocks for the Beachcomber Jacket.

The sweatshirt still needs to be cut apart. Husband about had a heart attack when I told him that was the next step. He was fine once he realized why that needed to be done. I will be cutting the sweatshirt apart later this week after I quilt this Bear Hug quilt.

The bear is Minkee type fabric with a flannel belly to make it soft and cuddly.

Grandpa is the New Holland mechanic who comes to our place to work on Husband's farm equipment so of course, come New Holland combines and tractors need to make an appearance.

He was pretty excited about the baby when he told Husband he is going to be a grandpa.

His daughter and son-in-law know the gender of the baby, but they aren't telling anyone. He doesn't know I am making this quilt. I know it looks very boyish, but I hope it is acceptable whatever the gender is.

Here are a few more Endangered Species quilts.

I have been asked to make a few more masks lately. I am thankful for my fabric stash and sewing skills but I am looking forward to the day Covid is gone and masks are no longer needed.

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting.