In between all the snow
pictures online, these shots
pop up on my
Facebook page.
HAWAII!
Just another day at the beach
for niece Leah, married to our
Marine nephew, Jesse.
Leah is passing the time while
Jesse is gone by strolling
on the beach and reading
and taking great pictures.
I am sure she is doing lots
of other things, but this is
what comes across to us folks
over here on the mainland
who are busy
getting in firewood
and cooking hot soup
and making quilts
to stay warm.
Thanks Leah
for sharing your
day in pictures,
wish we were there!
Speaking of making quilts, this is one I started last summer, it is kind of in limbo, not sure where it is going, Funny how the colors are similar to the Hawaii pictures above :)
Pre-cut fabric worked well, I used a jelly roll like this for this pattern called Split Decision. This is the first time using batik fabric. It is beautiful but kind of stiff. Research discovered the stiffness is from all the dye and to remove the dye you must wash it with a product called Synthrapol in the washing machine with lots of Color Catchers. I haven't tried washing it yet, fingers crossed. There is so much to learn about quilting!
Just another day in paradise, as Buddy would say (sarcastically), but I believe Leah can use that phrase literally.
~photos by Leah, used with permission
