Friday afternoon we had a storm, it had rain and hail, with wind and more rain. The next minute we saw our barbecue doing ballet on the patio. Normally it takes two adults to move it. So out we went and moved it to next to the house, where it should be safer. More stuff got blown about, went to tidy that too. Came back inside and decided a cup of tea would be a good idea. Looking out the kitchen window, that was when the wind changed from a howl to a roar, which just got more intense. This ripped our fence out of the wall next to the house, making it fly in the wind like a sheet, blowing in the breeze. Then the wind did a twirl and ripped out the other side of our fence. It was like watching a movie on tv. The tiles started to fly off the roofs, all the way up the road. The power went out during the storm. This little daffodil survived it all. Some things was untouched, while others were gone!
Finished knitting this baby hat, you can find the pattern
here.
It has a super cute rolled cuff.
Baby quilt, the binding needs to be finished.
The back of the quilt.
The new Mom wanted soft blues and a touch of green. The Grannies both love cats, so this panel came in real handy, as it helped to create a one of a kind baby quilt.
The way a lot of panels are printed, one have to square up the blocks so to speak. Then one have to get creative with sashing's fabrics in between the blocks.
Following the grain lines for this, is very important.
Next was this Retreat bag, used a novelty button for the zipper tab.
The whole bag closed.
The inside of the bag with a zipper pocket and puppy fabric. This was for a special lady who look after us every time we go to Quilt Retreat. It is important to appreciate the special people in our lives.
Life is short, as nature reminds us, more often than not. Spent the morning speaking to the insurance companies, with the widespread damage, we all have to take a number and await our turn. Decided to do so with some chocolate!
Chocolate makes everything a little easier to bear.
ReplyDeletewhat a storm you had! do you get winds like that often or is this a almost once in a life time thing? Occasionally our storms get bad like that and a time or two it took trees - one tall pine tree is all it takes it starts to topple and before you know it three or more in its path is going - hope you didn't loose shingles off of your roof
ReplyDeleteOhhh Maggie that storm must have been scary sounds like a mini tornado!!!!!!!! Or the edge of a cyclone. Ive been through several so know how scary they can be. Hope you get your roof fixed before another storm comes through. Your babies quilt is so cute. I like the retreat bag a lovely kind gift Maggie. Big Hugs Glenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a nasty storm you had, sounds a bit like a mini tornado or a whirlwind. No wonder you need chocolate to get over that nasty experience. The baby quilt is lovely, and as you say, one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteDear Maggie,
ReplyDeletebecause of the storm I feel with you! Love your baby quilt with all the animals!
The little hat is so cute!
Greetings, Marita