Hedgie the Hedge Hog

Well I finally finished up another UFO..

A wee Hedge Hog pillow...

 So,,, what do you think?

I love wool felt projects,,, I really should stitch them more often...

 

As  for the old wooden Cigar Box,,, using old empty wooden thread spools, I wrapped embroidery floss around them. I had a box full of half used skeins, most were missing the labels, so this was the perfect way to do to keep them tidy.

 

And now it's time to move onto another project....

Hmmmm, I wonder what it is???

Well,,, while weeding in my Iris garden,, I noticed an odd plant coming up,, so I left it,, and after a few weeks, this is what it now looks like...

 if you click on the photo you will get a better view/larger photo...

My hubby searched this on a Flower Identifier App,,, and it appears to be,,, possibly...

either a decorative  Poppy... or a Opium Poppy!!!   Oh Dear!!!

If it is a Opium Poppy,,, my neighbors have some explain to do!!!  LOLOL!

And, today I noticed,,, there is a 2nd one coming up, just a few inches away from this one...

Oh MY Stars! I will be keeping an eye on them!

 

Banner Swap and UFO's...

Now that the Banner swap is over I can post pics...

here is the one I made and gifted to Marilyn...

 I used Blues and yellows,,, and made a matching mug rug...

 I machine embroidered the center flag with Marilyn's name.

and Marilyn sent me 2 sweet banners...

 I luv these fun colors,, I am going to hang this one in my Aristocrat trailer..

 and then there is this sweet altered hand stitched cloths...

 I am going to hang this one in my Serro Scotty trailer..

I just love these sweet banners...

I also ,,, finally finished up another UFO,, my little quilt topper...

 I received these cute little 4.5" x 4.5" fabric squares,,, from Monica Solerio, about

 8 years ago,, they sat around in my "To-Do' box,, and I finally got around to Doing...

I especially love the little Gnomes, or Zwergs, as my family calls them.

I am still working on the Hedge Hog woolie,, hopefully I will get it done this week.

Have a Lovely week....

 

Here we are,,, the weekend again... , I was tidying up in my sewing room and came across this little object d'art that I made about 12 years ago.. I photo copies a vintage pattern and then decopauge' it onto a board, added ribbon for hanging.

 I am participating in a Bunting/banner swap over on the Maryjane Farm Forum,, and made this for my swap partner.. I like the crisp look of French Provence' ... and so I used the colors of Blue and yellow.

 I made the 'Mug Rug' to match the theme of Tea, Lavender and Provence'

I made a lavender sachet but forgot to lay it in with they bunting for this photo.

sorry for the terrible photos... I really should buy a new camera..... any how, you get the idea...

Well we have a few days of rain in our forecast.. so I will probably find more projects to do in my sewing room to keep busy...
Happy Weekend.....

 

Running Quail Ranch...

Welcome to ... Running Quail Ranch... after 2 years we finally decided on a name for our 13 3/4acres ranch...... With all the quail that habitat around here.. this is so fitting...

 My garden is perking up.... the tomatoes, peppers and onions are doing fabulous...

 the beets are doing good too... I will be canning them for my hubby who loves sweet/pickled beets.

 I also made some more face masks.. I have them down to a simple system and can stitch them up pretty fast.

As for the new water Well,,, we are thrilled, to have struck a good source of water... now for the 2nd half... waiting for the hook ups,,, first trenching for the new water lines, and hooking up the electrical and the pump,, if all goes according to plan, hopefully by late next week we will be up and running with our own Well.

 

Have a wonderful weekend...