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What's Up 5-7-19

Hey there,
I have come to realize every time I write after a couple weeks have past I have so much to share that it's just too much to put in one post and as a result, things get left out which never seem to get shared.
Today is another one of those times, sorry.


 One thing I love about where I live is all the colorful birds.
When I lived in California there wasn't so many colors at one time



Bluebirds and (the others not pictured) Blue jays, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Hummingbirds. These are the ones with the most color and then there are so many more.


 Now Orioles.
A couple years ago they shown up but would stay for maybe a week. I tried a liquid feeder and that just wasn't enough. I would put oranges out last year and they did like that but still didn't stay around long. 
So this year I purchased a new feeder, one that has it all.
Even a place for grape jelly, which they seem to love the best.


In 4 days I have put out a whole jar of jelly.


They are so pretty and at one time there were 5 on the feeder.
I read if they have jelly they will stick around, so far they have been here 2 weeks. Longest so far.  Hoping for babies. 


Also read they will return each year if it a good place.


I have finish weaving the dishtowels 


Now that I had washed them, next is to hem and then I'll show the towels when that's done

I was able to get my #"Onethingwithamy" completed 
Made a small bag from some fabric that I had woven up



It will be something useful when going out to Farmer Market or other places I do not wish to take a purse

Now this weeks one thing is bowl cozies for me. I made sets for Christmas gifts in 2017 and said I would make some for myself. Well now I will.


My fabric choice.


A couple weeks ago I found this in the cupboard and figure I better give it a try or just give it away.


First time trying this method of making sauerkraut. in a month or so I'll let you know how it worked out.


Woo wee
That's not all I would like to share.

I have some finishes and new projects started I will post by this weekend.

Till then, take care


Comments

  1. KateMay 10, 2019 at 8:02 AM

    Love your bird photos. You've been busy. Hope you are high and dry after all the rain we've had the last couple of weeks.

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