I gave her a perfectly nice new box. She wouldn’t touch it. She’s claimed the box I brought home plants in for the balcony. #plundercats

I don’t often splurge on flowers but couldn’t resist the fresh peonies. Was concerned they wouldn’t open, but they started right away.

Finis! The quilting on this one shows up better on the front. The backing fabric is a white on white print and it just doesn’t show.

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Made a pan of spanakopita. That’s my cooking done for a few days.

There will be no July 4 for me this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWtt...

I create my botanical photos using recent research so that looking at them alleviates anxiety & twice a yr I list card sets & prints on Etsy. I haven't been able to work much recently due to depression so buying cards/a print from me would honestly help masses.Pls RT,ty🌿 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

Just weeks ago I was ogling this fabulous British quilt in a Bluesky post from the museum that owns it. Now I see there’s to be a line of reproduction fabrics and a kit to make one. What are the odds? Can’t wait to see the fabrics!

Rod Stewart calls Trump a Little Rat Bag. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ts-...

Update on Hope’s diabetes. Good news, good news and weird news. Her ketones are perfect, her glucose is perfect, but her fructosimin is crazy high. They think it’s possible their testing equipment is off. Sending her sample to another lab to be tested. Very encouraging!

Some encouraging news about Hope’s diabetes. She was started on a pill treatment last week. Today’s tests confirm she’s tolerating the pills well and her blood sugar is down. Next week’s blood test should confirm her blood sugar is leveling and not fluctuating.

Hope is enjoying a peaceful after breakfast sunbeam. Unfortunately, last week’s tests confirmed she’s diabetic now. Starting her in a pill treatment next week. Seriously hoping this works so we can avoid daily insulin shots. #plundercats

For Marlena and Dagmar. These are the quilts I had in the local show this week.

I just dropped off 13 of my quilts to be shown at NEQE in Manchester, NH. If you’re in the area, stop on by. bnpquilts.com/collections/...

Hope discovers that the quilt in progress is comfy.

No Kings Nashua, New Hampshire 3/28/26

No Kings Nashua New Hampshire 3/28/26

Hope’s offering for Whiskers Wednesday. Not the most spectacular set, but this is what we’ve got. Have a great day!

Ok, finished piecing the quilt. Now comes the tough part - basting this sucker! Wish me stamina. I’m going to need it. #quiltsofbluesky

🎶Sunshine on ma belleh make me happee 🎶. . . #Plundercats #Catsifbluesky

Sometimes wonder if Hope is part Pallas Cat. Those cheeks, that nose, that eyeliner. #plundercats #catsofbluesky

Look out squeaky bird! There’s a new favorite toy in town. #Plundercats

Merrimack New Hampshire will not be the site for a detention center! wmur.com/article/ice-...

Sunny but Onli 15 faringhydes. She ain’t lettin me owt. So annoyd.

Better shot of my January quilt. Done in two early 19th century reproduction chintzes. One blue and some leftover brown. The outer border is trapunto. With this post I have shown all the quilts I currently use. From here on, I’ll be posting as I complete one Happy New Year everyone!

PBS Craft in America the West episode has an excellent segment toward the end on Hawaiian quilts. www.pbs.org/video/west-e...

Zeus, blessings on you and your loving family. You are in our thoughts. Please tell my Halli I miss her beautiful face.

Hope meets crinkle paper. I think it’s ❤️. Second pic is her settling on my lap for the first time. She’s so high.

You might have seen this before, but this is the quilt I’m using for December. It has several names, including Pinwheel, Delectable Mountains or Kansas Troubles. The last name commemorates the violence surrounding whether Kansas would be a slave or free state. 1850’s prints.

This is the quilt I’m using for November. Mariners Compass design. All antique reproduction fabrics. Planned around the early 19th century chintz in the outer border.

MeidasTouch ad censored by Fox News! #cdnpoli It would be a shame if people kept reposting it over and over.

From Nashua NH No Kings

Small part of No Kings 10/18 Nashua, NH

I can hear the squirrels gnawing open the dogwood seed pods from my balcony

m.youtube.com/watch?v=ESln... I got my wish!! An hour long review of the An Ecology of Quilts exhibit just popped up on YouTube.

Brought out the quilt I’m using for October. Made with the John Hewson reproduction prints along with with some others from my stash. I think this was one of the best reproduction fabric lines I’ve ever gotten my hands on. Dates to 1790-1800.

Last day of my friend’s cottage rental. Got one more lovely warm day kayaking.

Made an extra Sunburst block to make a hanging for my apartment door.

Just completed a new wall hanging for my dining area. Inspired by an 1850 quilt, the printed fabrics are all mid 19th century reproductions.

Very troo!

Don’t know about you, but speculating about Trump’s health was the most exciting part of my weekend.

I called the Medicare hotline and their canned info states that Medicare covers Covid vaccines. So not sure what’s happening. I’m grateful I was able to get the vaccine, and $200 isn’t going to break me. But it could be difficult for others with less.

I just got my Covid and flu vaccines at CVS. I am not in one of the 16 states where CVS changed its policy on the vaccine. I am over 65. I was told that Medicare refused to cover my Covid vaccine. I was required to pay $203 for my shot. Will update when I get more info

Best thing about this time of year is it’s still warm enough to sleep with the windows open. But it gets cool enough to sleep under the quilt.

This is the quilt I’m using for September. The wide printed borders and the rondels are Dutch reproductions from Petra Prins.

Laughed so hard! youtube.com/shorts/4tFGv...

Not a medical professional, but when I was in the hospital, they constantly checked my ankles for swelling. I got the impression that wouldn’t have been a good thing

I’m not sure what they are, but they’re seven feet tall and currently in bloom at my local nursery/farm stand