When talking about quilts recently, I was reminded of how I began quilting years ago. I decided to make 'pet quilts'... little small quilts that cats and dogs could lie on (and possibly save chairs and sofas from the accumulated hair). I made several of these for family and friends.
They were fun to make and a good way to start quilting as they were small and could be put together quickly.
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And then... since I was going through our old desk top computer looking for pics, I found some of my two oldest grandkids pics when they were youngsters.
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| She is now 19 |
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| he is 21 |
Where did the time go?
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Also came across this cartoon... which is so me.
(forgive the shape of the pics as these are all
'pics I took of pics'
off the desk computer. Gives them all a strange angle.)
And this one that I'd forgotten about
but it made me laugh...
Also DH and I saw a snake when getting out of the car in the driveway the other day. He was black and about 2 feet long. I was going to take a pic of him, but he slid under the concrete where there is a hole going under the garage. But we think he was a Rat snake. We have Copperheads and Water Moccasins too, but see more Rat snakes and Garden snakes than those.
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| pic of rat snake from the web |
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Quick question:
Do any of you do Ancestry DNA? If so, you know that it's constantly changing... not your dna, but the report. Apparently as more people send in their dna (or spit into the tube), the more accurate your report becomes. DH and I did it a while back and although I never seem to have enough time (not sure why this is) to delve further into it, it is interesting.
This is my latest report:
Anyway, I was just wondering if any of you have tried this...
Closing this now... it's been a strange day, but not going to go into that now. I will say the weather for the first day of Fall has been awesome. I think it was in the 60's this morning!
Hugs (virtual),
Rian
Just caught up on your posts Rian and enjoyed the reading. What sweet little children here. I like the quilt you made for the pandemic. I did the 23 and Me test last year and am almost the same as you, 80% split Irish and English, the rest split between France and Germany. I found it all very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI've often wondered what the difference was between Ancestry dna and 23 and Me... but you are right, it is interesting, Jocelyn.
DeleteThis was very sweet, Rian. I love those little pet quilts, if my mom was still alive and saw those she'd be calling you up on the phone! Very sweet photos of your grandkids too, and that Foster toon made me laugh because I watch a lot of fostered cat videos on YouTube and always wonder how do these people let go of them?
ReplyDeleteConcerning fostered cats, Dug... most of the time my own kids or family took them in. And if not, some stayed with me. But I have taken some of the feral mamas' kittens to the Adoption Room at our local Animal Shelter. We kept them inside till 6 weeks, got them eating on their own, flea-free, and friendly... and they do get adopted out fairly quick there.
DeleteLove the little red head pics. Love the picture of the matching parent and kitten.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanne. That mama and kitten are so cute...
DeleteSmiling at the funnies. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity and your grandbabies are beautiful. Which you know.
Thanks, EC. Kids and kittens... what's not to like?
DeleteWhat adorable little red heads. The cartoons are really fun and I love those pet quilts.
ReplyDeleteHaven't done the ancestry yet but am pretty sure it would be along the same lines as yours minus the French.
Patti, my grandson just sent his dna in. I'm interested to see how the next generation dna report comes in.
DeleteThat first cartoon is definitely you! Love the sweet little quilts, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, that cartoon is me pretty much. I'm having a hard time keeping the outside older ferals from coming in. One really wants to... but since he has never let anyone touch him, I'm not sure it's a good idea.
DeleteOh my, your grandkids were adorable - I'm sure they still are.
ReplyDeleteI have not used Ancestry's DNA testing, but I have been researching family history. I already knew my father's family emigrated from Ireland and my maternal grandfather's family from Scotland. But I didn't know my maternal grandmother's family originated in England.
Mae, I did create a family tree on Ancestry at one time. But to have world-wide access is a bit expensive. So I haven't renewed my membership. But I have a cousin (also an O'Regan) who has someone who does the ancestry for him. He's been back several times to Ireland. And I'm aware of the English, Irish, and French background... the Scottish was a surprise (but the areas are all so close).
Deletequilting these little quilts was a great way to get started with quilting!! your grandchildren are adorable, i LOVE the red hair!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. The little pet quilts were fun to make. And those oldest grandchildren are growing up way too fast.
DeleteIt was in the 60s here this morning, and now only mid 70s this afternoon. I'm ready!! Enjoy it while we can 'cause I'm sure we'll have more "hot" days to come.
ReplyDeleteThat snake would have me calling a realtor! (Kidding)
Love the pet quilts so much!! And the cartoon clips. But most of all...L❤️VE your grandkids' photos.
The weather has been wonderful these last few days. The snake didn't bother me. And I enjoyed sewing the little pet quilts.
DeleteThe kitten cartoon made me laugh, that's what happened to us, lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea making little pet quilts, I might just do that. I want to do some quilting but not anything big anymore, these can be washed easily, thanks for the tip.
Briony
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Yes, the little quilts can be washed easily. I do medium sized ones for my kitchen table too. The larger ones are hard to quilt on the old machines... just a lot of fabric to work with.
DeleteDear Rian--there is about this posting a serenity that reaches out to me. Your sharing seems quiet and tender also. Thank you on this first day of October. Peace.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dee. I feel that you are responding to my Oct.1st post... and not this one. But for whatever reason your comment appeared here. I wish you peace on this first day of October also.
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