Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm

I am so out of the habit of writing it has become quite a challenge. Example is this post, started this back in March. I find that fact so sad and need to figure out ways to “just do it”  Now it’s just doing it     I said, I would show some of the stuff that I have been working on the past couple of months, at least. I thought I would start with sewing, these are the ones I have been working on. Have a little quilting, an apron, something that I used fabric to make, a basket, but I did not sew that one on the machine.  I had attached some binding to a quilt that my stepmother had started, and I finished.  Then there was some receiving blankets that I had started. Oh my gosh, I would have to say at least five years ago maybe longer . So let me start off I will start off with the oldest and that is the receiving blankets. They’re made out of flannel, of course. It’s not necessarily though, you could make them out of cotton or that gauze that was popular. I made mi...

 This morning we received the most welcome rain in a while. I think it’s been at least two or three weeks since we’ve had a drop of rain. So this morning while sitting on the porch having my coffee we were able to enjoy the rain.  I’ve been able to keep up my morning routine during my cancer journey, which is to get my planner/journal and write about anything that crosses my mind in it and then also plan what I hope to get done today. I also have a daily reading that I will do and this year I have been reading The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.    I understand he has a new book out which I need to look up, and see if it’s something I’m interested in reading. So far Stoicism I can relate to as far as a philosophy and I’m curious to know whether or not his new book elaborate more on it.  Normally after my time of reflection and planning I will start my exercises which usually starts with a warm-up of a bike ride. I’ve been doing a mile and keeping it at a mile just ...

  This is my favorite time of year and month. This is Lover boy I've been needing to write and give an update on myself and what's been going on. Life is good right now. I had my 6 month scan after chemo and it was cancer free. It was stressful time not knowing what the scan would show and this will not be the last scan. I feel like I should maybe find someone I can talk to on how to be able to deal with this. It's my new normal and there has to be a way. I do have have some physical issues to deal with. After 3 surgeries and treatments I was very weak and lost a lot of strength. Everything I tried was not helping and I just couldn't do nothing so I started physical therapy a couple weeks ago and in that short time I can feel the difference.  It's only the beginning to getting back in shape. I've also been trying to get back into the swing of things, seeing how "the man of the place" has retired and if you have grown through this you know what I mean. ...

Well its Midsummer and Sunday is the longest daylight of the year for us. That is also Fathers day here in the US. Plan to spend the day with my dad, we have been keeping our safe distances. I wish everyone would. Here in Oklahoma they are having a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in Tulsa. I've been keeping at home only going out to go grocery shopping. Have to admit it was tough at first adjusting to all this and can say I've finally have. I've been doing mostly Knitting and crocheting with just a little sewing but now I my creative MoJo is back and I have so many projects running through my head and can't wait to get busy. But right now I'll just show what I have completed since the last time I posted in April. Oh and by the way the beginning of this  month marked the 9th year of this blog. Hard to believe but I have also have plans for my blog and will share that soon but for now it's but to show and tell  Here is the knitting FO. ...

It's is Thursday.....Throwback Thursday I thought I would try something new and republish an older post. This was first published August 6, 2011 Hope you enjoy and can use this pattern OK, I know this looks strange but this is Pete yawning after playing with his toy I made. Poor thing just wore himself out. He goes totally nuts over it, it could be the catnip in it, YOU THINK! They are really easy to make and your cat will love it, mine do. You'll need a scrap of fabric 2 1/2" x 10" Also small amount of poly-fill stuffing and catnip Sew 1/4" on one end and the side like so You need to turn it inside out. Then add stuffing and catnip. Mixing it by putting in one then the other, alternating as you go. Does not need to be stuffed to firmly. You want it sort of flimsy so you can tie it in a knot Now its time to just let the cat have his or her way with it. ...