Fabric

We made a run to Terre Haute, stopped by a fabric shop there which I won't name.  I made a couple fabric purchases.

Fat quarter bundles.  The first time I have ever bought them for myself.  I think I have bought one or two as gifts, but never for myself.  People like them because the fabric choices are made for them.  These two were not laying together, but after I got home, I thought, wow, they almost go together.

Just look at these solids...

Aren't they beautiful?

Now, as to why I am not mentioning the fabric shop by name.  I always check to see if I get the amount of fabric I pay for.  To me, good shops give just a tad bit over the amount...just to make up for if they cut crooked.  Of the ten of these, one solid measured a quarter inch over 18 inches in length, a bout three of them measured the 18 inches by tugging the fabric tight.  And the others all were about 1/8 inch shy of 18 inches.

I won't say anything to them....it is not that much. I was thinking when I had bought a length of fabric they gave a bit extra, so will wait and see how it goes when I buy a length. I just think good fabric shops give at least a thumbs width extra.  It is good policy and makes for good will.  And some of my favorite shops give an inch or two.  Of all the quilt shops I have been to, most are the latter.  As I said, I think before when I have purchased from this shop, that I have gotten a tad bit extra.  So will try to withhold judgement.  I got these at a good price, so shouldn't complain now.

I just have to show the prints individually.

Maybe I should have taken more time with the photos,

but if you click to expand the view, you will get a good feel for the fabric.

This one almost has a Christmas feel to it...almost.

So there you have them...if you are a quilter you will probably enjoy seeing these.  Otherwise you might find this boring. 

This & That

Just have to show some proof of the pheasants we have been seeing at the strip pits.  They don't give much chance of getting a good photo.

They take off on the run the minute we pause.  If we just keep going they move along, but not as they do when we pause.
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I am still working on the Lotus quilt top for my daughter.  I had taken some time off to play with the coiled mat I showed the other day.   I have made more mistakes on this Lotus quilt top than in all the other tops I have ever made!  I have made plenty of dumb mistakes in my life of sewing, but this one takes the cake.  and it is really no worse and not as hard as some quilts I have done in the keeping things in order.  If not for the ripping, I would have the rows at least made...
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Has anyone else seen the new series on PBS called Mercy Street.  It is about two nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War.  We saw the first episode tonight and I really enjoyed it.  We thought it well worth watching.

Roosters at the flea market

This was at the flea market but I actually have a pair of them that were Roger's grandmother's.  They face each other over my sink.  I think she had them ever since we were married and we have been married 39 years.

A rooster plate...quite a handsome fellow!

This one is probably my favorite of the ones I am posting, not counting the first one.

I have a pair similar to this but in different colorway.

 This is a really great looking pair, too.  I like everything about their shape, but wish they were more colorful.
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Lorelei spent the night last night but went home with her mom this afternoon.  She had got in trouble at school last week and lost her recess.  Because she couldn't stop giggling at something her friend did.  Her tickle-box is easily turned over.  And it is a wonder a whole group didn't get in trouble cause she has the most contagious laugh.  As long as that is all she gets in trouble for, I am not going to worry about it.