Frank and I were on a camping/hotel trip recently to PA.  We had quite a bit of rain, so like many other parts of the nation.  Managed to visit some Museums.  Enjoyed the Amish countryside in Lancaster County.  On the way home, our minivan incurred a need for a tow to a Chrysler dealer in upstate PA.  We were on our way north to the Corning NY area.  Stopped for gas and the van just plain would not start.  Gracious and compassionate tower took care of us.  Spent two days in a Hampton Inn in Mansfield, PA.  Mechanic could not replicate van malady and the van started up for them over 16 times!  Decided to head for home.  Left on May 13th and planned on being gone 2-3 weeks.  Wound up coming home on the 24th.  Gratefully, no problems.  

Saw the Liberty Bell in Philly.  Went to Constitution Museum  - found the latter disappointing.  Not much to see and lots of space in the building.  Plus, 2,000 elementary school kids from 58 schools were on field trips there that day.  They were out-of-control.  Frank voiced his opinion at the ticket counter and we were pleasantly met with a full refund.  Helped defer the 21.00 parking fee (4 hours) and part of lunch.  

Give me the countryside!!!!!

A heartfelt thanks to all who serve to protect us past, present and future.

Blessings,

Sue

Hi Everyone,

It's been too long, again.  Seems like it has been a very busy (good busy!) time over here at the homestead.  Painting, new livingroom carpet, yadda, yadda.  As you know, when one room of the house is compromised, the whole house seems to get involved!  Still working on getting things back in closets, on shelves, cabinets, etc.  All in good time. 

In between, I have been accomplishing some sewing projects, working on family history and many other mundane, but, necessary tasks.  Oh, and, doing some baking!  Bread mostly.  Here is a picture of English Muffin Bread - Yum!

Scrappy Star Quilt (Kathleen Tracy pattern) hung on compression quilt hanger handmade by DH.

Bitty Quilt (Minnick and Simpson pattern) completed and adorned by handmade strawberry pin emeries handmade by my friend, Lizzy (gone2thebeach.blogspot.com - they are often for sale in her Etsy shop.  I purchased a few recently (in following picture).  Lizzy was kind enough to add some extra goodies!

I have yet to learn how to machine quilt.  For the most part, I handquilt when I can, or, use simple, straight stitches on my domestic machine.  From Pinterest, I found a nifty idea for using pipe insulation - guess you could use a pool noodle, as well, for basting a quilt.  Seemed to work pretty good for me when I basted the Scrappy Star Quilt.  http://rvquilting.blogspot.com/2016/01/here-we-are-at-last-day-of-january.html

Here are a few of my pics in the process

As for the Civil War Antebellum quilt along, I have gotten as far as Block Three - Friendship Star.  Made need to "unsew" this one - argh.  Not lying flat.  It was hand pieced.  Guess I did not "carefully" fussy cut the dark fabric.  Lesson learned. 

Well, that is it for today.  Sending blessings your way...Sue