"Bumbo" and Life

I am trying to streamline the process of my "Lily" class; so I sent the background fabric through the printer and printed a grid onto the fabric. ... (I think I've found another way I'll like better yet. Pounce with a grid!)

Anyway, here's "Bumbo!" I used a light creamy thread to free motion embroidery highlights in and around the elephant.

Next I layered the backing, batting, and the top. Oh, the fun of straight line quilting.

Then I decided to do some more stitching, highlighting in and around the elephant again.

The back is complete with a label and a hanger.

"Bumbo"

6.5" X 10.0"

Cotton patches fused to a cotton background.

Heavily quilted with Superior's Thread.

$75.00

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It was so pretty on Saturday. The boys pulled out the "Leagle Eagle" ultralights and flew over to the neighbors fly-in for lunch.

Paul took me for a Saturday evening drive and stopped along the way for me to take pictures.

This cattle corral is just up the road from our place right next to the iris field. I need to go back soon to capture more of the iris' in bloom.

Of special interest to Paul was the corn emerging through the ground.

We stopped along Joel's fish pond before heading home.

  
 
 

Ablaze

I'm working on a new piece for my "Ablaze" series.

More inspiration can be found at these Linky Parties.

Ralph / Vera Heatwole Reunion and Mother’s Oil Painting Exhibit

My brother, Oren Jr. and Paul help hang the oil paintings.

David and Rachel brought their painting to share in the exhibit. Rachel said they took their painting along with them to Pureto Rico when they lived down there.

Paul and I stayed with my brother Oren Jr. Cheryl made this beautiful quilt for the guest bed.

This painting was gifted back to our family from Linda H. What a treasure!

This is one of Mother’s earlier paintings.

Aunt Vera Rose and Bonnie

This is only a small part of all the china Mother has painted.

Katina, Coleen, and Michael examine broken bits and pieces of Potter John Heatwole pottery.

June, Marlene, and Aunt Vera Rose help prepare lunch.

Mother and Aunt Doris found a good story to share.

Sheldon acted as master of ceremonies.

Dennis & Naomi

Twins – and a few sets are missing.

As we boarded the bus for our “Vera’s Journey” tour, I snapped a few photos of my cousins and families.

And now I can’t even remember some of my 1st cousin’s names. I’m not sure if this is Helen or Grace; but I do know she is U. James and A. Doris’ daughter.

Loren & Renee and boys

 

Danny & Benita. Does she look like me?

 

Paul and Yours Truely

Lonnie & Krista

 

Heidi or Cheryl? U. Robert & A. Twila’s daughter and husband

Royal & Jenn

 

Sheldon & Anita

 

Barton & Amiee

 

My baby sister, Barbara

Kathy was our guide and told us about the different places that are mentioned in the book.