Monday October 13, 2008

San Diego is cold, well cold for me. I woke up and actually had to put on a robe. It is 54 degrees outside right now. My poor cats do not even want to go outside. I usually get up in the morning and open the door and they run out. Today they are still in there beds sleeping and waiting for it to warn up.
Yesterday I stayed in my quilting room and tried to clean house. That is a process all by itself. I have been sewing since 7Th grade. Last year I gave away a large amount of material that I knew I just would never use. Since then I have been going through the material and taking it to groups that might actually use it.
In the afternoon I started working on an applique quilt that a girl at work and I are doing together.
Well she and I are both doing the same pattern. When finished they both will look different.
I finished 2 blocks and cut out the freezer paper for 2 more. I am going to post a picture of the two blocks I did. I never follow a patterns exactly I always make it my own in one way or another.
So that is my first 2 blocks. Sharon and I are trying to do one block a week. With that schedule we should be done with this quilt in a few months. I'll keep you posted.
Here is a link to different applique methods. http://www.qorsite.com/begin/applique.htm.
I am using the freeze paper method.

Well I have to go visit the dentist today in hill crest. That is a section of San Diego that is located in Central San Diego. After that I have to go to do chores around the city. I try to do everything when I am in a area so that I do not have to make numerous trips back and forth. I live in the east county area of San Diego and it take me about 20 minutes to drive in if there is not alot of traffic.
Oh........one other tip bit of information. I already have 5 rescued cats. They all had some medical problems and could not go to the humane society as they would be put down. I have taken care of them and they all get alone well. That was until Oct 3 rd. Someone brought me another cat, which I foolishly took in, The person forgot to mention that this new cat had only lived in a house by herself and was not used to other cats. In fact hates other cats. I am having to keep Tulip in my bedroom by herself for her protection. She is a year old and has all her shots. Tulip plays great by herself and really should be in a home all by herself. She would do fine. I can only let her out of the bedroom when the other cats have gone outside.
I tried to talk to the person that brought tulip to me about trying to find her another home, but of course no deal. So I am trying to find a new home for a single cat. I'll post a picture of her soon.
Have a great day.
Nancy