An Incredible Easter Tree

In looking over my favorite blogs, I came across this beautiful "Easter Tree" when I was checking out Carolyn's blog http://leeprairiedesigns.blogspot.com/  She has the sweet story of the family in Germany who decorates this incredible tree every year.  I know you would enjoy "hopping" over there and reading more and seeing some more pictures.  You will also enjoy the rest of her blog.   You might want to google the tree, also, for more information on it.  Try putting "Volker Kraft Easter Tree" in the search box.     (Click to enlarge)

Potpourri

Recently, I just ordered two more books containing all the pictures and little things I have written on both my blogs.   It's a little pricey but not too bad when you do it six months at a time.  In January, I will order the last six months of both Funoldhag and Pieces of the Past.  Accumulating quite a little library now and it's fun looking through them.  Hopefully, my family will enjoy them in the years to come.   I had them done at Blog2Print and have been very happy with their service. 

I will be going on a mini retreat with some of my quilting friends at the home of one of the girls.  Promises to be a great time.  Will go in the morning and back Thursday after dinner.  Thursday also is the day my granddaughter Hannah is to learn where her assignment for her two years in the Peace Corps will be.  I am so anxious to hear and I pray it will be a good place. 

Finally Able to Post Pictures

After fuming, fussing and fretting, I finally was able to find the magic key to unlock my pictures again.  So much of finding your way around the internet is just pure luck.  So, here is the first of the pictures that I wanted to post.  All of the odds and ends scattered around the living room and dining room were in the little room where I have my computer and the bedroom where my Bernina is.  As you can see, there are multiple chamber pots (including one in the foreground above that looks pretty dusty).  The carpet is dry now, I have dusted the furniture and most all is back in place and I am pooped.  However, it's looking pretty good and I'm glad it's done.

 And here is my Halloween cactus.  The color is so vivid and intense.  Reminds me of some of those old   honeycomb paper fans - if you know what I mean.  

Here is a tablemat pinned and ready to be machine quilted.  Will show you the entire piece when I have finished it.  Gotta run now - time for Modern Family!  Love that show!!!!  (Click to enlarge)