Not much going on in my life right now.  KoKo and I are just keeping warm and dry.   It was gratifying to see all the women who marched today, I was with you in spirit.  Glad everything seemed to go smoothly, except for the rain in some locations.  Isn't it great that women around the world also demonstrated

Another big storm is projected for Sunday and Monday, so KoKo and I will stay holed up. 

I missed the opening of the new exhibits at Visions tonight and will miss the panel discussion tomorrow.  But the exhibits will be there for three months so there is lots of time to visit them.                                           #   #   #

Australian quilt in TCQC 01-15-17

This quilt was part of the Long Beach quilt show in 2009.  It immediately reminded me of a trip to Australia I took in 1972 where I saw sunsets like this one and baobab trees in silhouette.  And, of course, orange is one of my favorite colors.  So, I bought it. 

 

Kimberly Sunset  Beth Miller - Australia 2006 32"W x 50"L

Fused raw edge applique, machine quilted.

 

 

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Just another day 01-13-17

When one doesn't go anywhere or do anything interesting it is hard to write a blog!  But I saw my doctor yesterday and also had a breathing test and it seems that I am over my bronchitis.  I feel that I have been away some place and need to get readjusted to just living...  without coughing. 

KoKo and I have been taking our morning and evening walks all this two months, about 20 minutes each.  So I have been out of the house every day.  And this week I went to the Surfside Quilters Guild meeting in San Clemente - of course, the next day I had to rest up!  But I am slowly getting back in the swing of things.  At the meeting I picked up a philanthropy quilt to practice free motion quilting on.  I haven't done it in so long I'm afraid I have forgotten how.

Some rain this morning, but it is supposed to be clear for the next four or five days.  Give the weeds a chance to really grow.
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Wordless Wednesday 01-11-17

Revisiting post from the past 01-09-17

Although I have added several new quilts to the Collection I have yet to photograph any of the quilts.  So, here is a repeat of an earlier post.


12-08-13   How many times have you heard me say I don't buy quilts that need to be boxed separately - that cannot be rolled?  Well, sometimes I do.  I have another piece by Susan Else which resides in a dedicated box when not on the wall.  Sometimes I can't resist something that "speaks" to me.

 

"Cold Day"  2011 Susan Else - Santa Cruz, CA  Displayed in an 8"sq. Lucite box.  
This came from SAQA in the Lucite box - very cleverly held upright by tiny holes in the bottom through which stitches are taken into the lady's posterior.  I will keep her in the box, somehow it seems appropriate.
There are four views here, one into each side of the box. 

Susan is very good at getting realistic body language into her work.   Love the hair.
 

 

 

Shopping for KoKo 01-08-17

I am feeling much better and might even say I am well!  I was out and about today - coffee with Liz, gas station, Trader Joe's, PetSmart and home.  And I wasn't exhausted when I came home. 

My final stop was at PetSmart for some KoKo treats and a new toy for him.  I was looking for something about the size of Froggie, with lots of appendages and a squeaker.  I found a little puppy, who is a fourth the size and very light weight, so it doesn't throw very far. It's two ears are about the same size as the legs, so it has seven good things for KoKo to hold on to.  KoKo has been working the squeaker all day.  He delights in squeakers.  So, I was successful.  I am not accustomed to shopping for others!

KoKo

 

Puppy and Froggie

 

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Rain - But the drought is not over

We are getting wonderful rain, perhaps too much in some spots.  Most people I know are enjoying the rain and slowing down when they are driving.  I'm surprised there aren't more accidents because the oil has had a chance to build up on the pavement for years.  When it rains it is as slick as ice in some spots.   And then there are the weeds.  Like magic they come up in the bare ground where nothing has grown for four years.  I also have a highway of mushrooms across my barren backyard.   KoKo hasn't gotten used to the rain.  When he goes out he will stop and look up at the sky with a sort of frown. When he has done his business he runs back to the house to shake off all those nasty raindrops.  We have been fortunate that it has not usually been raining at our walking times, I still don't have a jacket and wear my layers to keep warm.  But they won't keep me dry, that requires an umbrella.
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