Kerry's Give Away!

Kerry is having a wonderful weekly give away on her blog! Take a look and enter to win any of her amazing pieces, she is so talented!

GIVE AWAY TIME!

I'm having a give away! Pat Winters is hosting a give away, and for 4 chances to win, I'm posting one also! So is Terri!

My give away? I will make you a crazy quilted with custom color and theme needle book! To enter to win, just leave a comment. The drawing will be June 30th.

A Pleasant Afternoon

Fathers Day is always a bittersweet day for Mom, so Ken and I took her for a ride up the lakeshore for the afternoon. A stop at A&W is always first, then up to the scenic turnouts. No matter that we grew up on the great lakes, we never tire of the views.

The only time I can ever get a picture of Ken, is when his back is to me and he doesn't know!

On the way back down the shoreline, Ken spotted this abandoned house, and knew I couldn't pass by without looking. It's obviously been vacant for several decades, and in total disrepair. Yet I found it intriguing.

In its day, this house was beautiful. the brick work, the stained glass window in the front, and the gingerbread work is amazing. I would have loved to go inside....til I looked at the window above this entrance. It just really gave me the creeps! I almost expected Miss Haveshome from a Charles Dickens novel, in her cobwebbed wedding gown and moldy wedding cake to come stand in the window.

But intriguing none the less. It was a very pleasant afternoon, and I know Mom enjoyed herself.

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!