No Time... To Sew

We had water damage from all the rain, but home owners insurance didn't help with repairs. Our sons helped repair the crack in the foundation and we had the carpet dried out, but it still needed to be replaced. With all the moving furniture and little things out, there has been no time to sew. As I was finishing cleaning up the kitten the other night I felt water on my feet looked down and the water was pouring out from under the sink! "Grrrr" Our son Jonny came by and helped repair that and then complained that the kitchen lighting was very dim, so he replaced the lights and now... I've got Sunshine in the kitchen.. I must have really been used to the yellow dim lighting Jonny Sr. had installed some time ago! Most of the house is back in order and looks nice, only one downer here ~ I think the carpet is to light? But it's lovely and not wet!

The week before Valentines Day I did get a table runner made and shipped down south to my cousin Nancy. It felt so good to be able to surprise somebody, she had no idea I was sending it and asked what the "Why"? ;0} I had to remind her it was Valentines Day the next day! She was happy and surprise, and said she loved it! Made my heart feel good!

I managed to get a little candle mate done for my entry hall done too. Sweet! This was my first time to work with wool, I didn't think I'd like it, but it was really fun, especially when I was stitched the leaves and flowers down they just kind of melted right into the back ground.

Yesterday I was able to complete quilting my friend Dianne's wall hanging she had embroidered. I think it turned out nice, hope she is happy with it. I had a hard time deciding what to do on the borders. Decisions ~ Decisions?? I ended up putting feathers that I think look nice and I quilted a flower in each corner. The fabric was so busy with lots of different colors, I couldn't decided what color thread to use, I picked clear, so that settled that problem, however the quilting doesn't show in the pictures. You win some and you lose some!