I wish I could hug him. I had to put my cat to sleep due to old age. His name was sweetie boy. He loved my little bird and as this picture shows, my little bird slept on his back. I had never seen such love between bird and cat. I miss them both, my bird, Loopie, passed away shortly after also from old age. grami Fran ... View related article.
My friends think I'm crazy, but, for many years living in apartments with people that are leaving stoves on, burning food, putting extension cords under rugs, and being very careless in their attitude about getting out if there is a fire. I have my computer passwords,some good jewelery, important papers, I am a senior and I have my vial of life with me plus in the freezer door. Slippers by bed,housecoat over door,keys to car,apt. on hooks on back of exit kitchen door,cane on hook on door,cell phone charged and in purse,glasses, meds and a towel in case there is smoke.
I keep it in a green knitting tote,very easy to see by door. Been here in Senior building 2 months. evacuated x2 already. Burned food on 3rd floor. Both during day, hair was done, but in other apt. bldg. BIG FIRE! caused by wires frayed under rug, flames shooting out of windows. this was late in evening. FEAR IS A TERRIBLE THING! In this building, we have sprinklers everywhere in our apts. Plus,
I have a reasonable accommodation and they installed a fire horn and strobe lite. Glad you are able to get cat, mine runs, I have carry case but forget it, she goes to the place under the bed and I am unable to get her. I have to leave without her. I feel terrible about that, but as you know, time is of the essence, get out fast! Grami Fran ... View related article.
Thank you all for the help you gave me. I finished my quilt for my great granddaughter.She was born in Feb. and weighed in at 10Lbs. close to 11. The quilt was a big hit and I am told it is her favorite quilt. Most of the time, mom and baby are covered with the quilt as they nap. Didn't have any problem with little threads coming out after I had washed it twice. I used Downey fabric softner which made it smell nice and made it nice and soft. I didn't know if it was a boy or girl when I started the quilt, so I used either baby themed fabric. When I knew it was a girl, I made a 4 sq. pillow cover in pink themed blocks. Such a good feeling that it is being used with love, plus it is so soft and cozy for cuddle time. Thanks again. ... View related article.
Thank you, suem1009 and denimangle, for your feedback. I just made four squares for a test run to see which combination of fabrics works best. I used flannel as my batting, the same size as the block. I used flannel as one good side block, and homespun, which rags well, as the other side. Then I used a block with all three parts of the block in flannel. I am not sure I like any of the looks. I have a pair of those special spring loaded clips for rag quilts, that's great. The problem on my test squares, I made 4, 2 on top and sewed 2 under them. You know what I mean. Just a 4 block quilt, like the size of a pillow. I used 1" seams to get a fluffer look. I seem to get messed up on the outside corners, not sure which direction to clip. I clip then it looks like a have a chunk of material that is about to fall off. Then when I clip the cross seams, the middle where all the seams intersect is way to bulky. I also didn't get as much ragging as I expected. I have made myself a large bed rag quilt a few years ago and that was less trouble. But this is for my brand new GREAT grandbaby and it has to be perfect. Could use more help or perhaps websites that are clear with their directions and pictures up close. thanks, much grami Fran ... View related article.
