For a change, I realized that Valentine's Day was quickly approaching...in early February. I made plans to make valentines for my grandchildren, then realized I was running out of time. Quick!! Stitch those hearts!
Above shows the tops, below are the backs. There is a bunny, for P, who was born in the year of the rabbit. There are puppies for A, who LOVES dogs. There are street signs for truck-loving J, books for F, and balls for the youngest, H. Hopefully each will recognize his/her own valentine. If not, I will.
Not wanting their parents to feel overlooked, I also made cards for my sons and their wives. The boys will be here for breakfast with the children. Two of the wives will be absent because of work.
As with the cards for the grands, I went with themed backgrounds. Patriotic for A, cowgirl for A; strawberries for M, wood for A; woods for M, and measuring sticks for D. A well-rounded bunch, for sure!
As I was sewing, I ran across this red background for a card, which I began in December. I decided to finish it off as a valentine-ish birthday card for a friend. I usually make winter-themed cards for her, since her birthday is in early February. This one is quite different.
On Friday, I took part 1 of a Zoom class with
Jean Impey. The class is called "Twinkle," and it focuses on making Liberated Stars. My design wall already had a UFO in residence. hmmm. These seem to play well together. I wonder if they'll end up as a single piece?
Yesterday, I realized that with all of the valentines I'd already made, I'd yet to make one for my Valentine. I spent the morning piecing this little house (the color of our big house), and trying to personalize it a bit. Each year, I make a valentine for him. You can see more of them
here. I'm sure I had another post with ALL of the valentines I've made for my husband, but apparently I neglected to tag it. sigh.
In other news, I went to an estate sale on Friday, and had happy hunting. I found this cement pagoda, that reminds me of my mom. She had one similar, in her front yard.
I also found this pair of iris lamps. I bought them for Cambria House, but may end up keeping them here. I really like them!
And speaking of Cambria House, work continues. I pulled up carpet last week, and found that the floor beneath the window is squishy and falling. Not only does it need to be replaced, but the subflooring as well. But first, the foundation.
All in all, the vacation home will be an adventure. It may look like the above today, but that will change. In contrast, it is a mile or two from the ocean, which also changes...but is always there, should we wish to visit.
And with that, I've got a breakfast to assemble before heading off to church.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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