Friday, June 28, 2019

Done With Pinwheels!!!

I've just been passing the time while waiting for my takeoff date.  The weather guessers had me in a holding pattern this entire week.  Big winds over Tehachapi Pass and down into the Palm Springs area always make me shy away.

They turned out to be not so big after all, but in exchange turned into 106 degree days.  It's probably a good thing I held out because now it's down to 100, a much more palatable temperature.

In the meantime, I've been working on this quilt.  See those lovely pinwheels in the corners?  They are definitely a pain in the patoo, even if they are kind of pretty.  By the end, you have six layers piled up in the middle, making a huge bump that defies trimming.  After 24 of them, I was done and just used regular fabric for the rest of the border.  Two MORE borders and it will be finished.
In the meantime, here's the latest hair color.  This is a test.  I'm going to take one picture a week and see just how long this color lasts.  I have to admit it does take 10 years off.  That may be worth all the effort!!
Here's Mr. Cooper snoozing away.  This is what you do when you don't want anyone to steal your toy.  
This morning I'll be doing the last of the packing and heading out on the road.  It's a cool 59 degrees and just like McDonalds, I'M LOVING IT!!!   


18 comments:

  1. You quilt looks good and your new hair even better, don't think you needed to color it though, But a nice change for you. Getting on the road and heading out, travel safe and enjoy the journey.

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  2. Be Safe and enjoy the cooler travels.

    It's about time.

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    1. Definitely cooler for a time, then the Arizona heat takes over.

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  3. We both like your quilt, nice colors. Safe travels.

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    1. Thank you ... that means a lot coming from the experts!!

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  4. Your quilt is lovely and I like the hair color, however perhaps you'd like to upgrade the glasses. I think with a different frame, it would be so appealing, I don't intend this as a bad remark, just constructive from one quilter to another. Safe travels.

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    1. I agree Marie ... I'm just waiting until I get a new "free" pair in January!!

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  5. I like the hair color. Safe travels....

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  6. Like the hair color, but agree with the comment on the style of glasses. The " little bum " would do the same as Mr. Copper, one of our fond memories.

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    1. Yes I remember Clemson sleeping on his toys ... and all your clothes!! He was such a sweetie!!

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  7. Ditto to Marie and Bill's comments. You look great no matter what, but I've always been one to try different colours and different glasses styles. I'd try a different shape, draw the attention to your eyes and smile instead of the frames. :)

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    1. I agree with the frames. This time I had to get new sunglasses, so in January I'll get new regular glasses.

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  8. That's a good color for you. Those pinwheels look difficult.

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    1. They require lots of cutting and precise sewing. I'm not all that precise! LOL

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