Thank-you Cathy! and Furry Friends Friday

I recently found this antique doll bed at a yard sale. Cathy, of Tolen Treasures, sent me this adorable pillow which fits right in with the era of the bed. Thank-you Cathy! I love it!!

As for the kittens:

They are growing fast and getting more beautiful every day. There is a problem,

as much as they hang around me, are used to me being in the room with them, they still won't let me touch them. This is really concerning me, because they need to be socialized before I can take them to the humane society. Right now, there are 33 kittens and cats up for adoption. Of course, the babies are going to go first, and these guys are already 8 weeks old. It will be at least 10 weeks before they're ready to go out of the nursery there, as they have to have a physical and be wormed, and tame. I would keep them, but with 2 cats and 4 dogs, we just can't afford it. Plus, Mitzy hates them and I fear for their safety if she were to get in their room. Please. If you have any suggestions, I am so open to them. I don't want to turn them back into the wild. Help!

Crazy Quilt Progress

I've been busy working on pillow tops, and have 2 going right now. This is the kitten one I started in Metemora. The ribbons at the bottom , I may take out and do in a darker color. You can see the details better by enlarging the picture, the threads aren't showing up so great.
This is the one receiving a little more attention, I'm having a hard time putting this one down!

I saw a butterfly on one of Tisha's in Metemora, and had to give it a try. Not as pretty as hers, I'm still pleased with the outcome. Off to do more stitching!

Yard Sale Find Etc.

I really love this picture, and will be scanning and printing it for a future crazy quilt project.

I caught Andy and the kitten I named Tyler (Toby and Tyler) looking through the heart hole at each other in my bookshelf. So cute!
Today, I went for several bike rides, and love my new bike. We went out to dinner tonight, and I know I'll be working off some calories riding after church!

I'm Ready for the Road!!

What a nice surprise! Ken just came home with a special gift, a new Schwinn bike! It's just what I have wanted, an old style with fenders, wider tires, and luggage rack. This one is a 7 speed, with the most comfortable seat I've ever been on. Can't wait for daylight to take it for a spin, besides in the bumpy drive way in the dark! Not a good idea! Now a basket, rear view mirror, and headlight and I'm all set. Just like in the day when your bike had to be road worthy and safety checked before you could get a bike license. Too bad they still don't do that!

Furry (and non-furry) Friends Friday!

This picture of Andy sneaking embroidery floss from behind my computer always brings a chuckle! This cat offers some of the best entertainment a cat owner could receive.

He's truly one of a kind, and the best cat I've ever owned.

Flowers in Bloom

This is spider wart, planted on my first Great Dane's grave. I love the deep blue.

Irises are one of my favorites. The different scents of each color are so distinct.

I'm not sure where this snap dragon plant came from, it's growing right in the middle of my Indian Blanket flower.

I love yellow, and this variegated plant that I don't remember the name of is one of my first bloomers.

This viceroy butterfly loves my Indian Blanket. So do I, the yellow and red are so vibrant.
I look forward to the many more flowers to come, some of which I don't remember planting, so I'm anxious to see what they are!

Can't Get Enough!

Preston has me captivated. I can't get enough of this little man! I thinks it's precious that he grabbed the bottle as Becky was feeding him today. It was a first!