tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16724948239862946642024-03-13T08:58:16.935-04:00The Things That Make Me SmileLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-25508349955231741602017-12-03T17:34:00.001-05:002017-12-03T17:36:08.719-05:00Let's try this again Well it's been a long time. I thought I would give it another try. <br />
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This is a design by Kim Diehl. I just love it. I think it is one of the best quilts I've made so far. I think it looks wonderful next to my tree.</div>
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Larry got me this tractor. Ain't it cute?</div>
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This is oneof my favorite santas.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-29838896804549306582015-08-10T22:30:00.001-04:002015-08-10T22:30:07.522-04:00Things that have happened since last post.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OSj8FZZwx8g/Vcld4sB3f7I/AAAAAAAABxU/031BbaK5jHE/s640/blogger-image--1705361736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>My husband Larry and I have built a bird aviary in our living room. It is wonderful to watch this little finches up close. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HZrd-XHa7b4/VcleKV2WVjI/AAAAAAAABxk/gCghAP0Nkz4/s640/blogger-image--722266935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HZrd-XHa7b4/VcleKV2WVjI/AAAAAAAABxk/gCghAP0Nkz4/s640/blogger-image--722266935.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It measures 10' long by 5' tall and 3' deep. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TPyQC2Y_vOE/VcldvUTeIHI/AAAAAAAABw0/Hx24mJz3MD0/s640/blogger-image-1875074660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TPyQC2Y_vOE/VcldvUTeIHI/AAAAAAAABw0/Hx24mJz3MD0/s640/blogger-image-1875074660.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is our other bird cage. We made it out of a bookcase I found at the thrift store for $15. These little guys take up a lot of my time. When I'm not cleaning the cages. I'm watching them interact with each other. I have 12 different variety of finches right now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have unfortunately had to put two of our loved dogs down. Carlee and Marley both had health issues. We miss them so. We have another addition to our family to keep maddee company. Her name is Molly. We have had her for a little over a year now <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ay7yeyUGi4/Vcld2GEge4I/AAAAAAAABxM/1hTS6_Cdc_4/s640/blogger-image-50701818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ay7yeyUGi4/Vcld2GEge4I/AAAAAAAABxM/1hTS6_Cdc_4/s640/blogger-image-50701818.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She is such a sweet heart. She was so tired when I took this picture. We just got finished fencing in the front yard so they have more room to run around. I'll have to take a picture of that to show ya. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyone else working in a miniature garden/fairy garden? I started one this summer. I have really enjoyed looking for little things at the thrift store to decorate mine. I found a tin house but it was all Christmasy. I primed it but haven't painted it yet. 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I'll have to take some newer pictures I'd love to see your garden if you're working on one. I'm looking forward to next spring. I want to make a much bigger one. I also need to fix this one. The crate at the top will have more houses in it when I get finished. They will be really little ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you have enjoyed my rambling on. I hope you'll stop by again soon. </div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-14417323038736865762014-10-22T21:52:00.001-04:002014-10-22T21:53:32.275-04:00Ever feel like being creative but not know where to start?<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Well that is my state of mind tonight. I have been sitting in my sewing room for about an hour now...... Still nothing done! Well I did switch the laundry around. Lol. Does that count? </span></div><div><br></div><div>I keep telling myself to work on my new scrap quilt project. But somehow that doesn't sound like fun. I think it will be cute once I get some more colors done. Right now there is too much repetition. </div><div><br></div><div>I love a simple churn dash!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZbvIYN_QOqU/VEhfTJy_JXI/AAAAAAAABuI/z2epVtiV6Jc/s640/blogger-image-168256701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZbvIYN_QOqU/VEhfTJy_JXI/AAAAAAAABuI/z2epVtiV6Jc/s640/blogger-image-168256701.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think I should have spent the last hour cleaning my sewing room up. Right now it is a bit of a mess. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for stopping by. Sorry I didn't have anything exciting to show. I just figured I should post something to get the ball rolling. Hopefully it won't be a year and a half between posts. Wow. Where did that time go? Nite:)</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-17799608202048459242013-03-24T20:29:00.000-04:002013-03-24T20:29:31.345-04:00Check...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well I have been getting a few things checked off my "to do"list. I am happy with the smaller version of the whimsicals pattern. I started piecing this one a looonnngggg time ago. I got it out again and was just anxious to get it done. It had other borders and more blocks....anyway...Now we just need some quilting.</div>
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I spend the day on wed in my sewing room. I had purchased some fabric at the quilt show a couple weeks ago and used some of it up. It will just be a really simple quilt to hang on a ladder in my kitchen.<br />
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This afternoon was spent in the kitchen. Decorating eggs.</div>
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I wrapped them with cheesecloth before I dunked them. I love how they turned out.<br />
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I hope you had a good day today. I am throwing a surprise party for a friend on wed. I hope she has a<br />
good time. Now off to do the binding on the nine patch. bye for now.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-46818284155617024982013-03-03T23:18:00.000-05:002013-03-03T23:18:16.139-05:00It sure has been awhile....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, how have you all been? It has sure been a long time since my last post. I have been checking in on you all. I just haven't felt like I had anything to say. </div>
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Today however, is a new day. My husband and I always attend the Lake FarmPark Quilt show every year. My mom and her bestfriend often go with us. Today was a fun day. I loved so many of the quilts that were on exhibit. But this one stole my heart. I read the label and she saw this quilt in a shop and knew she has to make it....but she doesn't mention the artist or the shop. The label said Juley Sirianni made this one. I just looooovvve it. If anyone knows the original artist and how I could get the pattern please let me know.</div>
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This one was also stunning. I unfortunatly I didn't get the name of the maker of this lovely one.<br />
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I have been working on this beautiful wallhanging by Whimsicals. This one makes my heart happy.<br />
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I had started this one quite a while back and like way too many of my projects.....it too was set aside. I got it out last week and put some more together. I just have the two big churn dash blocks to go. I don't think I want it to be as big as the original. I might leave off the top and bottom rows, and just do a simple border. I just want to get it done before I loose ambition again.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by. I hope all is going well for you. I hope you enjoyed your visit and will join me again. Lisa<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-42948372305697721352012-07-04T18:40:00.002-04:002012-07-04T18:54:14.525-04:00A new place for some wool.There are some changes going on around here. One of the changes involves moving the wool to a new area. We are finally using some of our "finds". These are two ladders that were in the trash. We also brought home some old barn boards and have had them resting in the basement, waiting for their new start. Today they became my shelves. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ik2p7UFFM7E/T_THBvrbiGI/AAAAAAAABrQ/Eec9Ukm3X2I/s1600/DSC04331.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761448656106129506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ik2p7UFFM7E/T_THBvrbiGI/AAAAAAAABrQ/Eec9Ukm3X2I/s320/DSC04331.jpg" /></a> This area is in our basement, close to our laundry area. I am making room in my craft room for my mom's things. She will be moving in as soon as our room addition is completed. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-d1R-8Y6WM/T_TGtUOtFtI/AAAAAAAABrE/3lbDaw-rXIg/s1600/DSC04337.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761448305140504274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-d1R-8Y6WM/T_TGtUOtFtI/AAAAAAAABrE/3lbDaw-rXIg/s320/DSC04337.JPG" /></a> She loves to sew, quilt and rubber stamp just like I do. She wanted to keep her craft stuff with mine. Sounds good to me. So last week we found a spot for her sewing machine. Cleared off the craft work table and made some room. This is going to be fun. We have always motivated each other and now we will be under the same roof. I am excited for what the future holds. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by my little site. I am hoping it won't be so long til my next post. Hope you are having a nice holiday. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-8950162836952763392012-04-20T23:06:00.003-04:002012-04-20T23:06:57.410-04:00I just love these flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well now that spring has definately sprung in ohio, I just couldn't wait to put some posies around the house.<br />
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These flowers just make my heart happy when I look at them. This wooden box sits on my porch railing.<br />
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These little beauties are in a wooden chair in the front flower bed. I hope all is going well in your neck of the woods. I have been stopping by your blogs, just haven't had much to talk about. I thought I would get the ball rolling eventhough I don't have anything exciting to say. Thanks for stopping by. Have a good weekend LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-63528328093815840112012-01-21T21:38:00.003-05:002012-01-21T21:43:51.246-05:00Things are looking up!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZVhLOUekX0/Txt2wd2eWpI/AAAAAAAABo0/APIbF8zEb9U/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BDSC00312.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700280328386402962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZVhLOUekX0/Txt2wd2eWpI/AAAAAAAABo0/APIbF8zEb9U/s320/Copy%2Bof%2BDSC00312.jpg" /></a> I am so relieved that things are starting to turn around at the Abbey House. January has been an aweful month for my husband and I and for my mom as well. Just everything was going wrong. I am not going to go in to it. I just am happy to say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. My mom is doing better, Larry and I are not sick anymore. Ohh happy day!<br /><br />I hope things are going well in your neck of the woods. I hope you are staying warm wherever you are. Today was in the 20's, yesterday the teens and tomorrow in the 40's....no wonder we are all sick. hehe. Have a good night and thanks for stopping by and listening to my rambling. Lisa<br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-19164122080838191832012-01-09T22:26:00.002-05:002012-01-09T22:41:06.782-05:00Well, the christmas decorations are put away.Today I took a day off. I spent most of the day putting the christmas stuff away. I put things up in a different place just to make it feel like I had some new stuff. hehe. The funny thing is that that simple trick works on my little mind. <br /><br />I will be happy when things get back to normal. Do you think they will? The first week of the year has not been the greatest. We found a new home for Trixie. It really felt like we were failing....we are used to rescuing animals not giving them away. But it just wasn't going to work with Trixie(the parrot) She would squawk all day if she wasn't let out of the cage and when she was out of the cage she would bite us so that we would be afraid to let her out around my mom. When she moves in it would be awful to put her thru noise all day. We found a wonderful bird lady....she has so many awesome birds. She said she would take trixie and we dropped her off on Jan. 1. The next day she called and said trixie had died. She hadn't made another sound after we dropped her off. The next morning she squawked really loud and she got her out of the cage and put her on her chest....and she just died right then. I just feel so bad that we let her down. <br /><br />The next day Larry recked his company truck. Thankfully no one was hurt...just the sign at the side of the road. Still not a great week.<br /><br />Sunday, Maddie had another seizure. It only lasted about 8 minutes and she has been great ever since. I know things could be so much worse.....I just wish they would be sooo much better. <br /><br />The contractor comes on wed. to give us an idea about the room addition. Hopefully, that will be some good news. Cross your fingers. Sorry if this has been a downer of a post. I do feel better just to type it and get it off my chest. Thanks for listening. I hope things are going well for you in your neck of the woods. Thanks for stopping. I will have something fun next time....I promise. LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-29519368638930598312011-12-22T20:59:00.002-05:002011-12-22T21:09:40.337-05:00It was a hard dayToday was my dad's funeral. He passed away on Saturday night. I feel blessed that our family was all there when he took his last breath. I am so happy that he was peaceful when he left this world. Our family has been so blessed to have so many friends and family to support us thru this tough time. He had gone down hill so quickly with his battle against cancer. He had lost so much weight and was so frail. This is how I want to remember him. I will sure miss you dad, eventhough I know you are in a much better place. I will see you again! Love always.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CcCIJpMMdMQ/TvPhndUeJsI/AAAAAAAABoc/XysNTSFWBR0/s1600/dad%2B1.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689138822300706498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CcCIJpMMdMQ/TvPhndUeJsI/AAAAAAAABoc/XysNTSFWBR0/s320/dad%2B1.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-33272157887000254252011-12-08T22:50:00.006-05:002011-12-08T23:02:10.860-05:00Some random pics of christmas decorationsHere is the tree that is in the living room. It is just like last year except for the bows. I got different ribbon this year. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nu7BAdD4oN4/TuGGt0c9wmI/AAAAAAAABoE/ygtgG6KaGks/s1600/DSC04045.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683972326450643554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nu7BAdD4oN4/TuGGt0c9wmI/AAAAAAAABoE/ygtgG6KaGks/s320/DSC04045.JPG" /></a> I also added a few more baskets and put one at the base. I need to get a bulb for the little house, so it will show up better.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4XbttTnrLtE/TuGGjAI8dhI/AAAAAAAABn4/2MTF1kI5P4M/s1600/DSC04047.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683972140609336850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4XbttTnrLtE/TuGGjAI8dhI/AAAAAAAABn4/2MTF1kI5P4M/s320/DSC04047.JPG" /></a> I just love the tall snowman. His little face makes me smile everytime I look at it. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J2X73J33K1I/TuGGSDRnhyI/AAAAAAAABns/w2IgbO6eZQc/s1600/DSC04057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683971849393243938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J2X73J33K1I/TuGGSDRnhyI/AAAAAAAABns/w2IgbO6eZQc/s320/DSC04057.JPG" /></a> This is a shot of the dog treat cabinet in the kitchen. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cS7qfK1EoU/TuGGHR9l0oI/AAAAAAAABng/3VLvkTrXkrA/s1600/DSC04062.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683971664357216898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cS7qfK1EoU/TuGGHR9l0oI/AAAAAAAABng/3VLvkTrXkrA/s320/DSC04062.JPG" /></a> This is in the living room. I also need a bulb for the snowman. He looks really cute when he is lit up.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qWpgHsmjP-k/TuGF62SRENI/AAAAAAAABnU/ocX3LbD2vGI/s1600/DSC04065.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683971450769314002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qWpgHsmjP-k/TuGF62SRENI/AAAAAAAABnU/ocX3LbD2vGI/s320/DSC04065.JPG" /></a> This is by the television in the living room. I think this santa is cute.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nDfg3Uj3ASY/TuGFtvvGzSI/AAAAAAAABnI/I_2GwLaL6CY/s1600/DSC04076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683971225672928546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nDfg3Uj3ASY/TuGFtvvGzSI/AAAAAAAABnI/I_2GwLaL6CY/s320/DSC04076.JPG" /></a> This is a shot of the sewing machine in the dining room. I just picked up this fruit tree at the thrift store last week for 3 dollars. I had to put it in the crock cuz the base was chiped. Still looks pretty good.<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed the little tour. Hope you are having a good night. Thanks for stopping by. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-11661971228542302912011-11-21T22:56:00.003-05:002011-11-21T23:02:45.251-05:00YippeeIt still amazes me how quickly I can get things done when I just get off my butt and do it. Hehe. I tend to think things to death. If I would just think long enough to make a plan then do it, wow, there is no telling how much I could get done. I had this quilt machine quilted in 35 minutes. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpb6sJzYxP4/Tssd-BKRygI/AAAAAAAABmw/0EIz3CWbCMk/s1600/DSC04041.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677664706531281410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpb6sJzYxP4/Tssd-BKRygI/AAAAAAAABmw/0EIz3CWbCMk/s320/DSC04041.JPG" /></a> I just love how it turned out. These colors are alittle bit out of my comfort zone. I made this quilt to go in the half bath that we just finished. Now I just need a shelf to hang it under. Oh Larrrrrrrryyyyy!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lvKtALLjjuA/TssdyKO5oxI/AAAAAAAABmk/F2u-PHMQgrQ/s1600/DSC04040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677664502808158994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lvKtALLjjuA/TssdyKO5oxI/AAAAAAAABmk/F2u-PHMQgrQ/s320/DSC04040.JPG" /></a> I hope you are having a good evening. Thanks for stopping by. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-41226588192162614002011-11-15T23:12:00.004-05:002011-11-15T23:21:00.239-05:00The old girl is homeI dropped off my sewing machine last wed. Larry was able to pick it up Sat. They replaced the bobbin case and tuned it up. The needle threader is working again. I am happy to have it home.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xta1kCDOJSM/TsM4zNzCIRI/AAAAAAAABl0/TdGjp3X5S8Q/s1600/DSC04037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675442407945150738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xta1kCDOJSM/TsM4zNzCIRI/AAAAAAAABl0/TdGjp3X5S8Q/s320/DSC04037.JPG" /></a> I was soooo close to picking out a new one while I was at the store. She was a really good saleswoman. However, clearer minds prevailed. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pVr9K9bPhHA/TsM4pLfI3gI/AAAAAAAABlo/FMpiG3nrkpE/s1600/DSC04036.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675442235526143490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pVr9K9bPhHA/TsM4pLfI3gI/AAAAAAAABlo/FMpiG3nrkpE/s320/DSC04036.JPG" /></a> I did finish the quilting on Paula's quilt. I am happy with how it turned out. I will be glad to take it to her when I go to work on thursday. I hope you are all having a good evening. Stop again soon. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-46448625831914483752011-11-10T22:36:00.003-05:002011-11-10T22:40:30.139-05:00A Little finishThis is a little bear that I started for my dad some years ago. For some reason, I didn't get it finished. It was sooo close just one arm to do and some finishing touches. But like so many of my projects it comes to a stand still. I ran across it tonight and finished it up. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jaSWlJzSWOs/TryYa6TFP5I/AAAAAAAABlc/qSZvwKoHDtM/s1600/DSC04035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673577218673295250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jaSWlJzSWOs/TryYa6TFP5I/AAAAAAAABlc/qSZvwKoHDtM/s320/DSC04035.JPG" /></a> The stiching on the heart is pretty rough but it will work. My dad loves teddy bears. I think he will like it. I am sure their cats will also. hehe. Thanks for stopping by. Lisa<br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-50503022568306170272011-11-08T22:10:00.003-05:002011-11-08T22:16:22.265-05:00found a neat giveawayI was hoppin' around blogland. I ran across a new site for me. It is the old cupboard door. There is a really cute snowman giveaway going on. You might want to stop by and check it out. <a href="http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/">http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/</a> sorry no pictures. Thanks for stoppin by.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-36197488415056653982011-11-07T22:43:00.002-05:002011-11-07T22:52:14.243-05:00Larry's latest projectSunday, I went outside to see what my dear husband was up to. He is always working on something. He kept asking me if I brought out the trash....After the second time...I gave him the look....you know the look....Like....What!.... He said. You didn't even notice did you. So then I knew, I needed to look around. Then I realized. He had made a new trash bin. The old one he had made was getting pretty weak. He found this crate in the trash, it started out alot deeper than in this picture. He cut it down to size, angled the top, made the lid and voila...our new rubbish holder.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvqDO3T51Pk/Trilt5KGKCI/AAAAAAAABlQ/y2MWeKL4wAI/s1600/IMGP2820.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672465938529003554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvqDO3T51Pk/Trilt5KGKCI/AAAAAAAABlQ/y2MWeKL4wAI/s320/IMGP2820.JPG" /></a> He moved it from the driveway to it's new home.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_pvTt0Rj90/Trilgtdh92I/AAAAAAAABlE/sHI5YelwgM4/s1600/DSC04032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672465712050992994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_pvTt0Rj90/Trilgtdh92I/AAAAAAAABlE/sHI5YelwgM4/s320/DSC04032.JPG" /></a> I love how it turned out. I can't wait for it to weather like the old one. Hope you are having a good evening. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-39184954026242795882011-11-05T21:52:00.002-04:002011-11-05T21:57:21.495-04:00Is that a bare chest or what?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSKr0E2CD9M/TrXoqPIMIxI/AAAAAAAABkg/ThMK7k0nwV8/s1600/DSC04031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671695118056039186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSKr0E2CD9M/TrXoqPIMIxI/AAAAAAAABkg/ThMK7k0nwV8/s320/DSC04031.JPG" /></a> Ha Ha. Made you look! Just thought this might make you smile....I did while I was thinking of it. Say hello to Trixie. She was really having a bad couple of weeks, a few weeks back and was biting us and really being mean. Now she has stopped all that but she has pulled out all her chest feathers. I hope she let her new feathers come out. I just might have to put one of those neck guards on her. Hope you have a good weekend. Thanks for stopping by. Lisa<br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-16721105903789420382011-11-05T00:09:00.002-04:002011-11-05T00:16:00.875-04:00A change in plans...Well....the plan was this. Load a quilt in the machine and get it quilted tonight. Paula made this quilt and asked if I would quilt it for her. Sure I said. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ui9bG9F2_sE/TrS3Je-RJDI/AAAAAAAABkU/CG0p-TT05iY/s1600/DSC04027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671359204327236658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ui9bG9F2_sE/TrS3Je-RJDI/AAAAAAAABkU/CG0p-TT05iY/s320/DSC04027.JPG" /></a> All was going well, it loaded pretty easily and was pretty square. Looked like it was going to be easy....then my machine starts to act up. It keeps locking up and the monitor reads "stop for safety" I hate when that happens. I have tried a new needle and after trying many other things to no avail.... Looks like Larry will have to work on it tomorrow. So I guess it is off to bed. Hope you are having a good night. Lisa<br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-63163405442380327182011-11-02T20:54:00.002-04:002011-11-02T21:01:40.775-04:00soldThat is what happened today. I have had my dad's riding mower on craigslist for about a month, at his request. I have been really worried cuz this isn't exactly the best time to sell one .Unfortunatly, not sure if he will be around in the spring. I still can't comprehend that. But today....I got a call, we drove to my parents place and showed it to him and he paid top dollar. I feel so releaved. He was worried about a few bills that were coming in and now he can pay them...or whatever he chooses to do. I just feel happy that we could help. So just thought I would share something happy. Hope you are enjoying your evening. LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-49104374945051107322011-10-31T22:28:00.003-04:002011-10-31T22:33:47.808-04:00Happy Halloween<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nOpof2zm3yA/Tq9ZbDNSGmI/AAAAAAAABjw/7XWkdNL7sO4/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMGP1739.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669848777135102562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nOpof2zm3yA/Tq9ZbDNSGmI/AAAAAAAABjw/7XWkdNL7sO4/s320/Copy%2Bof%2BIMGP1739.jpg" /></a> Hope you all had a great weekend and a safe Halloween. Monday is my night off so Larry and I went to eat and stopped at the Flower factory for ideas for a toy for our bird Trixie. She was really having a rough couple a weeks. She was biting us and being a real brat. She has been alot better the last week or so....but she has been pulling out her chest feathers. Soooo.....hopefully the toys will help relieve her stress. Cross your fingers for her cuz winter is a comin. Have a good night. Lisa<br /><br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-4980214354072195372011-10-30T22:13:00.003-04:002011-10-30T22:20:54.285-04:00A new rug finished<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-auls0a0RDFk/Tq4E9og8M5I/AAAAAAAABjk/vB_Rfw9J_uI/s1600/DSC03998.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669474437800145810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-auls0a0RDFk/Tq4E9og8M5I/AAAAAAAABjk/vB_Rfw9J_uI/s320/DSC03998.JPG" /></a> Well, I finally got some hookin done. I love how it turned out. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lgrLljMm5Qk/Tq4EtYFqxTI/AAAAAAAABjY/DugT5MAMA0s/s1600/DSC04001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669474158512882994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lgrLljMm5Qk/Tq4EtYFqxTI/AAAAAAAABjY/DugT5MAMA0s/s320/DSC04001.JPG" /></a> I have no idea where it will go. I think I might try to sell it on etsy. Have no idea what to list it for. It was really fun to be hooking though. I have my quilt to machine quilt....so no new rugs til then. Hope you had a good weekend. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-5547344220708322892011-10-28T22:12:00.002-04:002011-10-28T22:24:23.510-04:00Time is going too fast.I don't know about you but it seems like time just won't slow down...I never seemed to worry about it before....maybe I would dread winter but look forward to spring. Just never seemed to be a big deal if time went quickly. However, it all seems to be different now. The doctors have said that the cancer is all thru my dad. They figure that it is at stage 4 and they have said that he probably has 6 months left. Who knows how long any of us have but this is heavy....He was only on vicadin for about two weeks. They have already moved him onto morphine. <br /><br />One good thing is that since all of this has started(1 month already) he has accepted the Lord. So I do have that wonderful knowledge that I will see him again after he leaves this world. <br /><br />I just didn't know my heart could hurt this much. Sorry that my first post in such a long time is such a downer. I am trying not to think too much. I am finding out that all that does is give you a head ache and stomach pain..... I am learning to enjoy everyday...cuz who knows what tomorrow may bring....good or bad....I hope you are enjoying good days where you are. If you have a moment and feel inclined to say a prayer for strength for my mom and dad...and me...I would greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a blessed weekend. Love, LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-54365105946327566412011-09-08T22:52:00.009-04:002011-09-09T09:12:43.586-04:00There has been some decoratin' goin' on.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLgpS9F92Ac/TmmBLLblaFI/AAAAAAAABjE/WEEIh9U6H7g/s1600/DSC03969.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650189236560029778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xLgpS9F92Ac/TmmBLLblaFI/AAAAAAAABjE/WEEIh9U6H7g/s320/DSC03969.JPG" /></a> Well, I have been trying to keep my mind occupied so that I don't think about the possible things that lie ahead for my dad. Still doing tests....I think the cat scan is tomorrow. Please keep up the prayers...Here is the quilt that I have been working on. It will hang in the new bathroom. I like the colors. They are alittle different than the ones I have always used in our home.. I just love the blue. Hopefully tomorrow night I can stop at joanne fabrics and get batting and get some quilting done. The quilt will hang on the wall on the right. I will have it hanging under a shelf. The wall to the left is where the toilet is.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VY2trJgOw9M/TmmA469uhFI/AAAAAAAABi8/VSH1VgV-Fto/s1600/DSC03961.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650188922902185042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VY2trJgOw9M/TmmA469uhFI/AAAAAAAABi8/VSH1VgV-Fto/s320/DSC03961.JPG" /></a> Here is a shot of the cabinet. Larry got the pump to work and the sink drain is in. Just a few little minor things left. One being...the middle door on the top will hold a mirror, when we get it cut.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQhsJVWPG8A/TmmArCViC1I/AAAAAAAABi0/qumIJqEc0_4/s1600/DSC03962.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650188684362910546" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQhsJVWPG8A/TmmArCViC1I/AAAAAAAABi0/qumIJqEc0_4/s320/DSC03962.JPG" /></a><br />This is a shot of the top. I just love how it turned out. The best part was when I totaled up the cost for the stuff on the top of the cabinet. I got all those things at thrift stores and yard sales and I have under $20 for all of it. yippee.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pT0TdJO3Jug/TmmAehqtmvI/AAAAAAAABis/deRWi755UFE/s1600/DSC03964.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650188469434948338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pT0TdJO3Jug/TmmAehqtmvI/AAAAAAAABis/deRWi755UFE/s320/DSC03964.JPG" /></a> I can't decide if I will keep the doors open or keep them shut. The house has a welcome lite inside. I just have to get it plugged in. NOT so easy. But that is another story. hehe.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWDh67nlUas/TmmAS0gMatI/AAAAAAAABik/bs7vt4F2XBk/s1600/DSC03963.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650188268332673746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWDh67nlUas/TmmAS0gMatI/AAAAAAAABik/bs7vt4F2XBk/s320/DSC03963.JPG" /></a> I just love little cream pitchers. I just found that little one for a dollar.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKd_J7p9NFo/TmmAGbXbVPI/AAAAAAAABic/MoITc_m2WV4/s1600/DSC03965.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650188055426585842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKd_J7p9NFo/TmmAGbXbVPI/AAAAAAAABic/MoITc_m2WV4/s320/DSC03965.JPG" /></a> I just have to figure out a towel holder and a soap dispenser and of course something for the left side. Stay tuned....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9mw4aVUmNhs/Tml_6ET19GI/AAAAAAAABiU/r0wCubsm1lQ/s1600/DSC03968.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650187843079107682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9mw4aVUmNhs/Tml_6ET19GI/AAAAAAAABiU/r0wCubsm1lQ/s320/DSC03968.JPG" /></a> How do ya like the toilet paper holder? I found this old scale for two dollars. Love it...but since it was a little too rusty I put a doiley on top. No one likes discolored tp.. hehe. Don't mind the wall. We still have to put in the baseboards. We are getting there. I hope you are all having a good week. Thanks for stopping by. See ya next time. Lisa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-71252437601730899952011-09-02T22:33:00.002-04:002011-09-02T22:38:22.450-04:00ThanksThanks for the prayers. Don't know anything about my dad yet. They have been doing tests again today. Tues. he gets a heart monitor, off on thurs. More tests thurs and friday. His regular doctor said he is testing everything. If he has it they will find it. He was upset that the other doctor told him he thinks he has cancer without any evidence from a test. every test that he gave him came back negetive. He goes in for a cat scan next friday. Please keep up the prayers. They are greatly appreciated. Hope you have a safe and relaxing weekend. Lisa
<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672494823986294664.post-45832100813332396652011-08-31T20:48:00.002-04:002011-08-31T20:54:14.260-04:00I could use your prayersHello, I am pretty worried about my dad. He has some vision problems in one eye and the doctor sent him right over to the retina center. The doctor there thinks the mass that is behind his eye is cancer. He also thinks that it is not the point of origin. However, all the tests that they did that day, which was alot, showed no cancer anywhere. He has to go for more tests tomorrow. If all those tests show no cancer than they will treat with anti-inflamatorys and antibiotics.(if I understand everything). I know we will handle whatever comes our way. God is good. I just hope he doesn't have to go thru all that. If anyone is willing...I would sure appreciate your prayers. Thanks for listening. Lisa
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