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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Spring or Winter?

 We have had a few days that have felt like Spring. I even took my Spring denim jacket out on Thursday. On Friday I had my winter coat and gloves on during a walk with Hubby. The wind chill is going to be below freezing this weekend. It was 19 degrees F this morning. Brrr!

It’s hard to decide what to wear each day. March is supposed to go out like a lamb, but the lion is still restless. 

The colder weather means more indoor crafting time. Except for its hanging sleeve, Having a Ball is all done. 

I’ve been rinsing it in cold water as the blue marking lines have bled to the back. Sadly, the red fabric that I thoroughly washed and tested before using is now bleeding onto the white fabric next to it. So are a brown and a purple fabric. I am so frustrated. Any suggestions for fixing this problem would be appreciated. So far the ice cube trick is working in spots, but not everywhere. The hanging sleeve is cut. I will assemble it soon and attach it once I get all the blue and bleeding color out. 

My granddaughter’s I-Spy quilt is ready for quilting again…. I think. I pin basted it yesterday, but I want to make sure the backing is as taut as possible before I start quilting. 

More stitches have been added to the Cinnamon House. I’m working on the window surrounds at the moment. 

I finished reading “The Little Shop of Found Things” by Paula Brackston. 

It took a few chapters, but in the end I really enjoyed this book. I was wishing for more and it turns out this is the first book of a series. I will be reading the others for sure. 

These are the other two books that I borrowed from the library. 

I started the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter this morning. It is very easy reading.

At the beginning of the week Hubby and I visited a local nursery's annual flower show. The theme was Gardens of Games. 


How about a game of Candyland. I still have that board game from when my children were little.


Are you ready for the game of LIFE?


Here are some more photos. I didn't make note of the game.



The photo below is probably Hungry, Hungry Hippos.




LEGOs of course.


Walking through the flower show is always an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so. 

I will be joining Frederique at the Quilting Patch on Saturday and Kathy for some Slow Sunday StitchingTake some time to relax with a cup of tea or coffee and pop on over to their sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.

Thanks for stopping by! 

16 comments:

  1. "Having a Ball" came out so beautifully--so sorry to hear you have fabric bleeding issues with it...;(((( after all that work, too!! "I Spy" came out so well, too...hugs, Julierose

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  2. What a neat garden show! It certainly puts you in the mood for warmer weather. Having a Ball looks wonderful. Well done! I hope the quilting on your grand-daughter's quilt goes more smoothly this time around. Enjoy your stitching. Gail at the cozy quilter

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  3. Oh, sorry to hear that the colors have bled, and I have no magic solution for that. That said it's not very noticeable. When I saw your new blog header, I just said, wow what a beauty! I love the scrappy binding too. Enjoy quilting the I-Spy quilt, with the new batting it's going to be perfect. I love to see Cinnamon House growing too, sweet little house! Thank you for sharing and linking up, this flower show is wonderful!

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  4. Oh so frustrating on the bleeding of the fabrics. You put so much work and time into that piece. I'm sure someone will have a solution here. The cross stitch project is adorable! Your granddaughter will love her I-Spy quilt! It's cute.

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    1. I am slowly getting the bleeding fabric under control. I am following some of the advice that has been shared.

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  5. Heart breaking about the bleeding. It is a beautiful finish. https://vickiwelshmakes.com/save-my-bleeding-quilt/ Might help you. It has helped me. Dawn is a different product now and it doesn't work as well. I love your granddaughter's I Spy quilt.--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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  6. lovely little stitchery...yes see saw weather here as well...60 today, 80s midweek...then back to 60s...sheesh

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  7. so sorry for the bleed. The quilt is so pretty none the less. Vicki Welsh has some hints on how to take out the bleed if you want a link let me know I have not needed it but I have heard they work, she dyes fabric and has some knowledge of it.

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  8. Having a Ball is a gorgeous finish, Cathie! I really like the way you did that binding. I'm so sorry there's bleeding going on. Have you seen this method for getting it out? https://vickiwelshmakes.com/save-my-bleeding-quilt/
    I used it once and it worked pretty well. The flower show looks like a fun event!

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  9. Oh no on the fabric bleeding. I hope you are able to fix it. Your quilt is lovely and has been so fun to watch the process of you making it and quilting it. The flower exhibits are so fun. I loved playing candy land as a kid and with my kids. Good memories.

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  10. Look up “save my bleeding quilt” online. It worked for me when dark blue batik fabrics bled onto my yellow background. It’s worth a try.

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  11. What a shame you are having fabric bleeding issues with your quilt, not that I could see any. Having a Ball really is a quilt with a WOW factor.

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  12. What lovely work , and love your visit to the gardens.
    Have a great week , here we have sunshine at last .
    Happy Easter. hugs June.

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  13. what a cosy post! I love when you share your crafts and the flowers are beautiful and hint of things to come.

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