Birthday Loot

My girlfriend, Donna and I share the same birthday. 

We have celebrated together for a few years now.

My friends and family spoiled me beyond. 

I didn't deserve anything!!

Every one was so thoughtful! 

A travel sleeping kit from Lori for when we go to Bali in November.

Flowers from my mom....

Flowers  from Charlene and Deb 

and 

A Fresh Flowers cart from my husband 

Funny soap from Terry  

Embroidered chicken tea towels from Colleen....

I teased her that now I am going to have to build her a coop for hers!!

Garden gifts from my kids...

A special dragonfly from the grandkids! 

Thank you to everyone!

You really made me feel very special! 

Love yah all!!

Christa 

Metachos Quilt Retreat

What a better way to spend a windy weekend....

 

At the Metochos Quilt Retreat in Macoun,Sk

I loved this sign that directed you where people live 

25 women from all over...

like Lloydminister, Yorkton, Kipling and Assinaboa came together to sew till they drop!

Three days of pedal to the metal

 Its always great to see all the creations...

 

 

 

 I just LOVED Leona's bag....

 

 

 

 

 

There was quite a few Canada 150 quilts...

 

 

I may have to do this mini one day...

Vintage linens made into sunflowers 

 

 

 

 

 

 It was a great way to spend a my birthday.

Colleen Marcotte made the birthday banner.

 Thank you to everyone!,

I was spoiled! 

Chris Marcotte made the cake! 

 I'll post my spoils tomorrow! 

Christa 

 

 

Busy as a Bee..

Seeding is completed...

I thought this said it all....

I got to spend all of Mother's Day with the mothers and their children 

Branding and tagging so they can go to pasture

It was a looooong day.

Even though we had great help from Gary Steinke and Scout, my dog. 

You know your exhausted when you fill the truck 

and 

come back the next day to see you didnt even put the gas cap back on!!

So i spoiled myself and took alittle more than 35 minutes to myself.

Why 35 minutes?? 

My new iron turns off after a random number....35....

At which time you have to go unplug it and start again.

Not my favorite feature but it wont burn down my house in my forgetful fatigue.

I have been sourcing my scraps from the same bag now for the Moda Blockheads blocks.

I swear they mate while i am gone.

The bag is still full!!

Block 9 by Jo Morton

Block 11 by Lisa Bongean

I opted out of block 10....just wasnt my style.

This is a free block of the week.

It will run for 48 weeks.

You still have time to get in on the fun as they are 6 1/2" blocks.

Great instructions too!!

I have had some Google time in the tractor.

I saw these little custom tags which were made in Canada

(Alberta to be specific)

Brick Bubble 

You up load your design and Diane lasers it on to acrylic tags

I plan to use them on some of my creations!

Pretty cute!

Hope you have a great long weekend.

I plan on having a rest....

Christa 

Seeding in the dust...

The grass is green and the cows are out grazing.  Almost pasture time! 

We checked fields 

and 

the neighbours dog was over(as always)so he came for a ride too

 

I have 4 dogs....what's one more???

 

Except I think this dog eats more than all three of my collies! 

 

My dogs love seeding and harvest. 

 

They get to ride in the grain truck! 

I swear Timber would drive if you let her!! 

I have been cultivating and seeding for two weeks now.

I have listened to 4 books, sung my heart out to all the music on my phone 

and 

even watched/ listened to some stuff on Netflix!!

 

Just trying to keep the brain occupied....

 

I can't believe how dry it out there.

 

We had a ton of snow but it has all soaked in!!

My favorite folklore is 

Seed in the dust and your bins will bust

Seed in the mud and the crop will be a dud!

Plenty of dust....

Dawson has been snoozing between bunny hunts 

It has been some long days but nearly done!! 

Long tractor shadows and sunsets! 

I have to thank my mom.

 

She told me the fence was broken at Justins where we keep the bulls.

 

We haven't had time to get over there so mom fixed it today. 

Thanks, Mom! 

I needed a good chuckle!! 

I love how the bulls sat there and watched as you repaired it!! 

Great pic!! 

Christa