Manatee Love

The highlight of the recent family vacation (according

to one munchkin) HAD to be the trip to Bradenton, Florida

to see THE manatee, Snooty.

These gentle giants became a bit of an obsession with our middle child, 

thanks to a library book checked out last year. 

Visiting a 'famous' manatee at the South Florida Museum's 

Parker Aquarium was a dream come true. 

We watched him eat (and eat and eat) romaine lettuce, 

kale, sweet potatoes, broccoli & carrots. 

Snooty was born in captivity & has been raised by humans.

The other 2 manatees pictured are part of the Manatee Rehabilitation Network

rescue program. They'll be returned to the wild next winter.

Spring is in the Air

 After some much needed rain this past week, 

the daffodils are in bloom & many other perennials 

are beginning to pop up. 

It's too nice to stay inside...maybe I'll get some sewing done 

at the local quilt club tomorrow evening. 

That would be a nice first outing for the featherweight!

Best Wishes, 

Heather

A FWQAL Block

OK, so I flipped through the Farmer's Wife Book this afternoon,

thinking I'd better get some fabrics ready to go for another block

someday---When the 

Century of Progress Block caught my eye. 

I was explaining fussy cutting to munchkin & I thought why not show you 

instead of trying to explain it...

 we also talked about adjusting patterns so the pieces in the center 

were combined to make the corners of the inner square larger, 

decreasing bulk in the center. 

You can do THAT? 

Oh, yes, you can!

Piece.

Heather

Vacation Spot Surprise

                                     Mr. Fabulous is one smart cookie.

Before heading out to the beach our very first day away, he drove us straight to a little quilt shop & watched the munchkins for me while I took a quick look around. Of course, I found a few goodies including these Aunt Grace 30s reproductions.

THAT'S the way to a quilter's heart, isn't it? Surprise Fabric Shopping!!

 I found a couple black and whites for
RSVP blocks, some red just because & some blue with white polka dots possibly for the Farmer's Wife Quilt....we shall see....but I rarely say no to polka dots.

PIECE, Love & Fabric Shopping!

Heather

A Few Days at the Beach

Spring break sunshine made beachcombers out of us at a barrier island. 

We played in the sand, found seashells and relaxed, just enjoying each other's company.

We picked up several bags of shells and a little sand, too. I found a few gorgeous shells that were occupied, so we gently returned them to the sea. 

For now, I've placed the seashells in glass vases...

until we find some containers with lids that I can seal.
I love sand at the beach but not so much in the carpet.

I hope you're able to take some time to enjoy life with your loved ones.

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

Heather