Hi on a Friday afternoon, my friends. I have been in the doldrums since my last clinic treatment. We had such hopes for getting the Covid vaccine but now it seems NY will not get enough for its dense population til next Fall maybe. If ever? It's hard to think of isolating and missing yet another summer, isn't it.
The Inauguration was, to me, very uplifting. I was so proud to see a woman in such a high elected office and I feel hopeful that now calm professional heads will be managing our country and our world.
I am glad to see one of the neighbors removed his enormous TRUMP flag. I hope it doesn't return. I didn't go past the other house that also has a big Trump flag. No one wanted to complain, but many of us got out our little 4th of July flags to proudly [again!] wave on the sunny January day.
Catching up: a blog reader in England asked about my transferware plates in the Asiatic Pheasant pattern. History and photos HERE, also search Google Images
My plates and low bowls date from the 1800s to a few years ago at TJ Maxx. The antique plates are rom either the big Sunday flea over he years, or from a dealer I knew in Brooklyn years ago.
Black is rarer. First plate early to mid 1800s, poor quality printed design.
Modern but fine copy. Note ''dishwasher and microwave safe''!
The pale blue colorway is the most classic; it's still made by Burleigh, Staffordshire England.
And blog friend Jerrianne, who gifted me with fabrics from her collection of Shelburne Museum prints has shared a link and photo of her version of the Sarah Johnson quilt click HERE
Sarah Johnson quilt by Jerrianne Evans, completes 2020
My original blog post: HERE
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We've had beautiful warmish 40s--weather, though very cold is coming. Sadly Baby Mo was very upset and missing his walker. There were two afternoons he wouldn't leave the house. My wonderful fill-in dogwalker has worked tirelessly with Mo for the past three weeks and I am so pleased to say he is blossoming and thriving again. The stairs no long terrify him, he doesn't wait by the door for Alison to appear each morning. We'll see how things progress if and when she is back on the job.
I knitted a little hat this week.
Back to sewing soon, I think linen hearts is next on my list! I am not sure I'll be able to post on etsy because I can't get photos on my new computer. I may have to sell here or on FB which allows me to paste from email. Very time consuming, no wonder nothing gets done lately.
I hope everyone is well and wearing their masks. I do wear mine always. Vison when wearing a mask is poor, with bobble hat, scarf, hood, glasses, mask. I dread tripping and falling or stepping in front of a car!
A friend gave me her extra Croc Pot. Any recipe suggestions? What about those turkey breasts everyone made at the holidays? Hints, recipes?
Next week, back in the groove, I hope!
love
lizzy
gone to the beach....
random beach photos, other years. Also the Flag pics above are from a summer long ago.
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There's always so much to comment about in your blog and I need to reign myself in from rambling on!
ReplyDeleteI love your flag and hydrangea combination; so different and original - makes you look at both through new eyes.
The linen hearts are winners. One definitely needs a bowlful.
Great to hear Mo is perking up for his walks. Hope you feel stronger soon. Xxx
Pleased you are feeling better!! Cute red hat for Mo-he has such charming "outfits" for his walkies;)))
ReplyDeleteNeat photos...I hope your weekend is restful; it is pretty chilly and windy this morning for
walkies though...bundle up...
Take care hugs, Julierose
It seems like there should be a way to get your computer to recognize your camera and download your photos. I hope one of your children or a friend can help you with that so you can post on etsy again. Cute hat! I remember when your friend sent those Shelburne repro fabrics, they are wonderful, as is her quilt. Cold and snowy here this weekend. Good day for quilting, well what day isn't, lol!
ReplyDeleteI hope your dog walker issues get worked out soon so Mo will be happy (and you won't have to get out quite as much!).
ReplyDeleteCute hat! Love the ladybug topper.
I like how Jerrianne's quilt came out - I especially like how some of the block centers are 'pictures'!
I always enjoy seeing what projects you're working on so I hope you show your linen hearts - but I also hope you get your computer problem worked out so you can retrieve your pictures and use them as you like! I know that has got to be VERY annoying!
Since I seem to feel cold 95% of the time this winter (with the other 5% being the return of hot flashes/night sweats, lol) I'm really not looking forward to more COLD weather! Stay warm and safe!!
Good to hear that at least one Trump flag is gone! It was a happy festive day here in Montana. I watched it all. And smiled and cried and clapped. Have a great weekend! Kit
ReplyDeleteWe still have many Trump flags up, not sure what's up with that but it is annoying. Face facts people. LOL
ReplyDeleteWe had snow yesterday and woke to 12 degrees this morning! Yea, winter. brrr. Love Mo's pom pom hat/sweater!
Sorry to read that you've been in a funk. It's allowed, though ;) It's been a rough year.
ReplyDeleteThe inauguration WAS very uplifting. The small 'women for trump' sign that I would see on my walks has been removed, finally. Hoping for a brighter year.
I am hopeful and optimistic that you won't have to wait till Fall to get vaccinated. If we had any available here right now, I would be eligible as I work in the food industry, and will be back at work soon, but appointments are hard to come by. Fingers crossed for us both, though...and everyone else, of course :)
We have had a few days of on and off rain showers! So exciting. Today is VERY windy and a little chilly...also very exciting!
Good news regarding Mo!