A finish, something new and flowers

Cinnamon House is all stitched. Of course it still needs to be made into a pillow. I love it! It will be a nice complement to Pumpkin House. 

Next up will be this snow globe that has been kitted up for a while now. 

I started the quilting on my mom’s Churn Dash quilt. I stuck with outlining the blocks like my mom would have on the churn dash block, though she would have used contrasting floss. I preferred to go with matching floss. It is hard to see in this photo. I made up my own little swirl for the floral corner.

 On the cross block, I am using the stencil that I am sure was bought for this quilt. 

You can see the quilting design better from the back. I think it is looking great.

I finally started feeling well on Wednesday. I was amazed at just how exhausted I felt for several days. Thank you for your well wishes.

I finished reading The Darkling Bride by Laura Andersen. I loved this book and was sad that there wasn’t more to read. On the other hand, I also finally finished reading The Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini. I did not like this book at all. I usually enjoy this author’s books, but this one was so very dark and ominous in its entirety that it was a chore to read. Normally I would not finish a book like this, but it was one of my rare purchases, so I stuck with it. Yes, it is an historical novel based on actual people in Germany during WWII, but I have read other novels of this time period that were easier to read and conveyed at least some instances of joy. Sadly, I cannot recommend it. 

I am now reading The Daughter’s Tale by Armando Lucas Correa. It is yet another WWII novel, but so far it is quite interesting. It also takes place in 2015, so I don’t think it will be continuously oppressive. 

My tiger lilies are in full bloom. 

As are the Astilbe. I need to replace the sad coral bells in front of the astilbe.

The Hosta is big and beautiful.

 

The new hydrangeas are just starting to bloom.

I don't know what these new plants are but the bees love them and they are quite pretty.

I will be joining Frederique at the Quilting Patch on Saturday and Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Take 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.

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