Weekend at my daughter' house

The first photo is of my daughter's house in Stokes County, North Carolina. It is about a mile from Hanging Rock State Park and is located on the side of a mountain! I wouldn't want to have to mow her lawn!! The second photo is of my daughter, Kathleen, and her cat Grace. The third photo is also of Grace. Her other cat, Ace, didn't want his photo taken. I did get one taken, but the two cats look so much alike that I uploaded the wrong photo!! The only difference in their appearance is that Grace is shorthaired and Ace is longhaired! I will try again to put post a picture of Ace later. The last photo is of my daughter's Tri-loom. She likes to do Tartan Shawls. This one is of her own design, but doesn't it look like a Campbell? She's using Lion Brand "Homespun" yarn for this one.

I left here (my home) early Saturday morning & it took me an hour to drive to her home. She had errands to run in Winston-Salem, so we spent the whole day there. I don't drive much anymore, so it was a real challenge for me to just drive to her home. She drove to Winston. Arrived back at her home about 5:30pm and I was really tired. We cooked supper and watched movies the rest of the evening. I left to come back to my home in the morning, as she was leaving to go to her church. All in all, it was a very good trip. My daughter has a lot of energy, I do not!
(Edit: I just noticed that the black spot in the driveway of the photo of her house is Ace!! He's a big fellow!)

Up and Away!

I am planning to go to my daughters house tomorrow morning. She lives about an hour's drive from me and she has a wonderful hundred year old farmhouse built on the side of a mountain! I have not been to her house since last May (guess I don't get out much?). I will not have internet access while there, but am hoping to remember to take my camera & maybe have some new and interesting photos to share. That's the plan anyway. Blessings to all. Have a wonderful weekend (no telling what I'll be getting into!).

The Bamboo Plate

Once again, pardon my bad photograph. Taking pictures is NOT one of my talents. I just wanted to show a ceramic plate that I found at the Goodwill. I love to look at the "stuff" at the Goodwill. Sometimes I feel sorry for something, like I did this plate. It sat on the shelf for several weeks and nobody wanted it. I kept looking at it every time I went in (about once a week). Finally, I decided to buy it..after all it was only 50 cents. I brought it home, gave it a bath, and then realized what attracted me to it. When I was taking my Ceramic Teacher Certification classes (1984) I had to paint a vase that looked very much like this technique. It was an easy technique, as I am not much better at brushstrokes than I am at photography! The painter of this plate sighed her name "Pat", and I can't help but wonder who he or she was. I'll never know. I will cherish this plate, though, for many reasons, and it makes me think of the good times we had when I owned my own ceramic shop called "Keyfield Ceramics". I had to close it for health reasons, but there are a lot of good memories there. I hope your life is full of "Bamboo Plates", and good memories!

Another Log Cabin

Here is a photo of (part of) the Log Cabin quilt I mentioned in the previous posting. I finished it yesterday and it has 12 blocks, each block being about 18" sq. The quilt measures about 60" by 75" and is the perfect "throw" size. I am planning on using a medium blue solid color blue for the backing. I am trying to use up some of my large basket of 2 inch strips for Log Cabin quilts and plan to start another one today. I think I will use a solid black center and call it an Underground Railroad Log Cabin. My Grandpa Atterholt used to tell me stories about how his family was part of the Underground Railroad in central Ohio during the Civil War. I was small at the time, and don't remember any details, just remember how much I loved his stories!! He was such a great Christian man, and I loved him dearly! He had a Postage Stamp Quilt on his bed...since becoming a quilter, I have always wondered who made the quilt, and what happened to it when he died.

Who Scarf Progress

The Doctor Who scarf is now 5 feet long!! It is a Season 12 scarf and should be 13 to 15 feet long when completed. I am about half way down the second column of the pattern, if that makes any sence to you... I am enjoying working on this scarf, as it requires no thought at all, just all knit. Am also working on Log Cabin squares for a quilt...photo later, when completed!

Update on Dora

As of yesterday, Dora is her usual frisky, mischievous self...jumping around, getting into trouble! It is hard to believe that her surgery was only four days ago! Cats are amazing creatures. Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts on her behalf.

The Dr. Who Scarf

Above is a picture of the Dr. Who of the 1970's (I think), Tom Baker. He is my daughter's favorite Dr. Who. I have different preferences, but we will leave it at that. Anyway, Kathleen spent the evening here last night and we were watching old DVD's of Dr. Who. Although I have knit three of these scarves in the past, I have (stupidly) given them all away. It would be a good way to use up scrap yarn, right? It keeps you busy without too much fuss, right? Sounds like a great project to start in February...RIGHT! I'm off to find some yarn. Oh, and by the way, they are FUN to wear & you sure get some "odd" looks!

Update on Dora

Dora made it thru her surgery okay, but she's not happy these days (especially with me trying to take her picture). Guess I wouldn't have been too happy if someone had wanted to take my picture after I had my hysterectomy many years ago. She is eating and taking her meds, and I think she will be fine in a few days. Thanks to all those who cared about her during this difficult time. It has been many years since we've had a kitten in the house. I'd forgotten what to expect, but am glad that they give them pain meds for three days now. She's really good about taking her meds, unlike Shizuku, who will fight "tooth & nail". I've finished a mile-a-minute afghan this week, but will post a photo later.