This means, while he is gone, I'm in charge of the farm! I am very thankful that the work went smoothly this year; no sick cows or problems with calving; no problems with the milker motor or vacuum pump. No storms that knocked the electric off line. The only problem, the belt that turns the reel on the haybine shredded so I didn't get the hayfield mowed, but that was a minor irritation.
I hope to have the rest of the block finished by next Sunday, but we might possibly have a new grandson arriving this week which will change the applique process.
There was NO sewing on the sewing machine this week, but I did do a bit of prep work for a sewing project. Perhaps I will have something to show you next post.
I hope you all have a peaceful week.
I'm linking to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching, Quilting is More Fun than Housework, Em's Scrapbag, Love Laugh Quilt, Esther's Wednesday WOW!, Sew Fresh Quilts, Silly Mom Quilts, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
Farming is exhausting and must really cut into your sewing time! :0)
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the way for all quilters, our 'real jobs' cut into our sewing time? I enjoy the time spent outdoors in the summer. Blessings, Gretchen
DeleteMy goodness you have a busy life. I know you're looking forward to that grandson's arrival.
ReplyDeleteSummers on a farm are always busy. I like being active and I know winter will soon be here and I'll have plenty of time for sewing. Most of my grandchildren have been born out of state; it will be different to see the baby so soon after birth.
DeletePretty start on your applique. Nothing is harder than working for yourself!
ReplyDeleteStitch by stitch, whenever I get time, and the block will get finished. We both grew up on farms so this is the natural business for us to be in. Thanks, Gretchen
DeleteI assume this applique block is for the Pastor's Attic quilt you are working on. Looking good.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a block for the Pastor's Attic quilt. These blocks take more time to applique than the Sweet Surrender blocks. Thanks, Gretchen
DeleteI can't imagine running a farm by myself. Your stitching is very pretty. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the new grandchild when it arrives.
ReplyDeleteI have a deep sense of satisfaction that my husband can go and leave me in charge. If there are problems, I call him and he calls the appropriate help. Unfortunately, all tractor shops are closed on Saturday afternoon, so no help for the haybine. I'm on grandma duty this week; either to keep the 4 year old or else to take DIL to the birthing center until our son gets home. Thanks for reading my post! Blessings, Gretchen
DeleteYou are one hard worker. I cannot imagine getting up that early. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Oh Scrap! Even a little progress is good.
Your applique is beautiful! It's interesting to read about how exhausting farm work can be. I think that for a lot of people with urban and suburban lifestyles, it's so easy to romanticize the "simplicity" of agrarian life and gloss over the work involved.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new grandbaby on the way! You must be so excited; it's amazing you can get ANYTHING done with that to look forward to!
I'm not a morning person and would need a nap around 9 a.m. if I got up at 4:30. I'm so impressed with those who do in all the time, or even for a week!
ReplyDeleteWe went to the Ohio State Fair again this year for only a few hours but, sadly, we didn't make it to the diary barn.
Your applique pieces look perfectly placed!
--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Isn't it awful that life, unforeseen requirements, and WORK get in the way of our fun? Yup the start of a new block looks good. You are so blessed to have the farm. I love the country life - not sure if I could EVER go back to the city life! I love the outdoors, but we are in the middle of a horrible heat wave and it has not caused me to limit my daily walk and that upsets me more than being pulled from a quilting project! Take care and enjoy all of your posts - especially during the summer months when you are farming! Hope he won at the Fair! All fun!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteblessings on the new grandbaby too!
brooke@sillymamaquilts.com
I thought 5:30 was early with my daughter's drivers ed. I'd die at 4:30. The applique looks good! Enjoy your new grandbaby.
ReplyDeleteMy alarm goes off at 4:30 every day, but I certainly don't get up that early - that's my time to slowly wake up. No cows requesting my presence! I think you did good to get as much done as you did. Whoop whoop!!
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