I am know to be long winded with my posts LOL (like I have to tell you). But being that I really don't have very much time today I am going to do my best to keep this short and sweet : )
Update:
I am doing very well! I am strong and healthy as are my family members : ) Praise the Lord!! I hope you can report the same!
I am working full time - full time now not just kinda of full time. It wasn't meant to go this way but I am blessed to be able to help my husband and sons and so during this season of life. The work is tedious but rewarding.
In my spare time I have finished a couple of paintings like this one : )
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Moved my quilt forward...
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Horrible picture! but the colors in this "crazy quilt" are lime green, gray, black, green and white : ) |
I still have a few shut ins besides my parents that I send weekly cards to so my card making continues to be an important part of my month. Right now I am making my cards up a month ahead of time. I love making cards!! and blogging!! and visiting my friends blogs but there are simply not enough hours in my day any longer. Whew!
I'm very sorry about the poor quality of my photographs. The pictures of my painting and the quilt were taken with my phone ... bad idea! and I'm scratching my head as to why the card picture looks so grainy and over saturated. My monitor may be the culprit but I haven't been able to get the "IT department" to look at it! LOL
Thant is it for me : ) I am trying to find time to pop in and visit all of you now and then and I appreciate YOU taking time out of your day to pop in to see me!! : )
I am praying that the trial we are all experiencing is leading you to the Only One who can offer peace and comfort and hope and not just for now but for eternity... Jesus Christ. : )
BIG (((hugs)))
p.s. My captions refuse to show up under the pictures so here they are....
Watercolor painting:The watercolor paper this is painted on is 12 x 16"
Quilt:
Horrible picture! but the colors in this "crazy quilt" are lime green, gray, black, green and white : )
17 comments:
Thank you so much for the update and I am so pleased that you and your family are strong and healthy x. Take it easy, when you can, now that you are working full time x.
Such a beautiful card with an eye catching design and you are missed too x.
Stunning painting and you really must frame it and hang it on the wall.
The quilt is super adorable, with a fun and fabulous design x.
Well done on continuing to make cards and I am sure they will be hugely appreciated. My heart goes out to your father and step mother. Such very hard times for all our loved ones x.
Thinking of you Patti, stay well and safe and sending love and hugs x
What a difficult time you are having - it's good to know that you and yours are well - I feel for your father, that must be so confusing for him :(
Your card is exquisite Patti, as is your painting and that quilt is so sweet!
Stay safe
Blessing
Maxine
So good to see and hear from you Patti! Waht a lovely update. Sounds like you are very busy but in mostly good ways. The card is lovely. The watercolor is fantastic. And the quilt looks so comfy cozy! I hope someday you will have more time to do the things you love. In the meantime, we'll take whatever updates you can share! Big air hugs!
You have triple talents, Patti - and probably WAY more that you don't share here!
LOve the AI panel, and that sweet little oval die.
OH MY GRACIOUS do I love your painting!!
and what little kid wouldn't make this quilt their life-long favorite?
Well done, Patti … no worries... stay well!
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Oh, that is good news that you are just busy and not ill. I was a bit worried as I have missed you. But I can see you are still using your talents to cheer people up and working full time too so it is understandable that you are not having time to blog or visit much. We are fine here too and keeping in touch with family by phone, skype, Facetime or email. Stay healthy now and stay safe. Big hugs from South Dakota. I love the quilt and painting.
Hi, Patti! I'm glad you're doing okay! Your card, painting, and quilt are all so beautiful! You're lucky that you are still working. Nova Scotia is on lockdown and only essential businesses are open. We can only leave our homes for groceries, medicine, or to take a walk, and have to stay 6 feet from anyone if we are out. I hope you can still call your father and step-mom to keep their spirits up. I'm calling my parents every day to make sure they're okay. Stay healthy, my friend.
Your painting is absolutely gorgeous, Patti! I'm glad you've found time to keep at it. I've been doing some quilting too, two in the works but a while away from finishing. Your baby quilt is adorable.
Oh my gosh Patti, your painting and quilt are absolutely beautiful. You are so talented.
We are doing ok. My sister has been sick with a cold and Ramie has been sick with a fever and cough, but she is recovering as we speak. She has been tested and we hope to have the results by tomorrow. The triplets are fine but we haven't seen them for over a week, because Ramie has been sick. Anyway everyone else including my dad are doing fine. So glad to hear you are doing well.
Wow! you hit a home run or three with these photos (dark or not)! That oval die is intriguing. What a blessing your painting and quilting must be in your "spare" time to relax and refocus your creativity. It must be so hard for the elderly with memory issues to absorb the changes. It is for me. Blessings always to you and yours.
It's great to see one of your postings my friend and glad to know that you're healthy and staying active with your work and other crafty projects my dear!! I'm so sorry to hear about your father and step-mother and hope that they remain healthy as well as you and the rest of your family!! Peace and hugs