Washed and dried...

This is the little rag quilt I finished yesterday.  I have not measured it, but would guess it is about 40 x 48 inches.  I should have taken a photo of the back but did not think of it.  It is more appealing in real life than it is in this picture.  And oh, so soft and cuddly. 
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We have been gone most of the day.  I got to try out my little camera a bit more.  So far, I am fairly pleased with it.  But have a hard time seeing the screen when out in the sunshine.  Does anyone have any ideas of how to deal with this cheaply.  I have not looked into it much yet.  I was hoping someone could tell me how they have dealt with the problem.   I will probably always take my regular camera for 'just in case.' 

The plus side is how lightweight it is...it is like I am not even carrying anything.  I think it will be wonderful for quick pics of Lorelei or the kitties. 

End of the day approaching...

I'm grasping at straws as to what photos to show.  Can't do a post without photos, can we?  This is my phlox...it is slowing down...but it sure puts on a good show till it freezes.

I can't resist posting photos of the hyacinth beans...

a photo of a single flower of the hyacinth bean.
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Even though it has been an absolutely gorgeous day, I have basically not did much other than sew.  And cut.  I made the little rag quilt...although I told Roger I should call it a coverlet since it does not have a batting.  It was so simple is why I was able to finish it in one day.  I got the seams clipped and it is in the washer as I type.

Hopefully I will have a photo to share tomorrow.

What's happening...

I have a friend whose daughter is expecting her first child...this is going to be a quick rag quilt for her.  Some of these belong to the front and some to the back.  I got them cut today.

This is the focus fabric.  We don't know if the baby is a boy or a girl...so I thought this could be for boy or girl.
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I got a new toy today.  A Canon SX700--shown here.  I can done tell you I am going to love it for taking pictures of quilts and fabrics.  First of all, the lens will open out wide enough till I can get the full quilt easily.  Secondly, its autofocus seems to work wonderfully.  I know there will be things I don't like probably, but I wanted it to fit in my purse to take shopping or to flea markets, etc.

The shots above are taken with it as well as the following shots.

Roger is busy in his shop today.  He has been out there most of the day.

Do you see the visitor?  This is cropped a tiny bit.  Not much.

Puss has just been hanging out...I did have to distract her from the goldfinch earlier.

It's been a beautiful day for hanging out clothes...I have did two kind of small loads.  Too much for one load, so just did them in two loads.