Rain and Wind
Of course when the ornamental crab tree blossoms are beginning to open, the strong south wind complete with rain gives us flutters of pink blossoms. It never fails.
As I have just two blocks to embroider for the two twin-sized t-shirt project, I decided to head south to The Old Alley Quilt Shop for the fabrics of the back, the sashings, and corner stones. I also purchased the batting. With each of the two quilts being 75″ x 75″ I may be able to handle the actual quilting on my sewing machine. If I run out of steam, I would bundle the tops, backing and batting and head to the quilt shop to have then long arm them. Time will tell.
I am a long way from making that decision. The dark drab quilt blocks are going to have the bias strips on all four sides to brighten things up.
As I was driving highway 4, I got some thinking done. By May 28th, I need to contact Chuck Spaeth car dealership to extend my warranty. I purchased the car in 2019 and had the premium warranty put in place. I also need to have an oil change. The last oil change was in November at the same time new tires were put on. The tires were not new at the time of the purchase. When I got home, I called the dealership and spoke to a gal about the warranty and to make an appointment for the oil change. I was told I could come in Monday and take care of both items. Sweet. The warranty will be for 20,000 miles or four years which ever comes first. I have put on about 20,000 miles since the purchase and felt that would work going forward.
Dennis has gone out to the fix-it shop to see if Charlie has information on the three new blades that the Cub Lo-Boy mower needs. Wouldn’t you know it? He just left and now there is a fairly heavy rain shower. We surely do not need this. As I was driving to Sherburn, it seems that the heavy rains have concentrated near and around St. James.
Day by day the Hosta are peeking through the soil. It is rewarding. Last May, 2022, I relocated many from the east end of the acre to fill in around the patio porch. The Hosta unfurl their greenery and it keeps the weeds down, plus giving cool hiding spots for the three kitties. I will not be purchasing anything from the garden nurseries. The Russian Sage under the southwest windows is giving up many new little plants. I may find a few spots for those. If there are too many in close proximity, they tend to want to tip over from the weight when they are in full bloom.
Rest easy from the week’s work. The work will be there waiting for you on Monday morning.