At Last!

The barn quilt I painted months ago finally got hoisted into place--with the excellent help of some of Justin's friends.

These were some of the same wonderful folks who worked so hard on the rebuilding of the shop. They were here for a couple of days of work on Justin and Claui's kitchen/dining room re do. Lots was accomplished and I was thrilled to see the 'quilt' in place. (Though now, of course, I see things I should have done to make the pattern clearer. Oh well, I'll not be climbing a ladder to do those things.)

 

New from the New Shop

As Josie no longer sleeps in her little bed and keeping her many toys away from Jenny is difficult, I asked John to make a toy chest to go at the foot of the bed.  I love the way it turned out! (My color choices--John likes the blue but is tactfully silent re the interior red.)

It will also be a handy place to sit and put on my socks. Or gaze out the window.

Safely stowed and awaiting Josie. I look forward to hearing her reaction. She knew I was getting rid of the bed but hasn't seen this new addition.

I look forward to reclaiming some of my bookshelf

Yes, we have snow. I'm writing this around noon on Sunday and, though it's stopped for the moment, there is said to be more on the way. 

Jenny is reluctant to leave the porch (though later she and Bob went with John to feed the chickens and she had a great frolic.

 

First Fruit--of the New Shop

I was all set to do a post about how tired I am of having to worry about Covid and 45--both of which keep hanging around like a truly awful fart. But John just brought up this lovely taboret/art cart that was his first non-shop-related project.

In spite of having two upstairs rooms available for my use, the dining room has the best light and best consistent temperature and the best view. So that's where I've been playing at watercolor. I asked John to make me a taboret on wheels so I could organize my stuff a little better. (It's been mostly stacked on a chair and on the floor. ) What a pleasure to have things right at hand!

More flowers copied from a Dover coloring book. It's a good discipline for me to attempt to replicate a line drawing. Once the pencil suits me (after considerable erasing,) I ink the lines. Then it's just to fill in the color which is pure delight.

I always did like coloring books.