First, thanks to the brave men and women. Look at the flags for those who have served from our small town. This is just a fraction of the flags (I would need a super-wide angle lens) and it continues to grow as more names are added (those who have served in the armed forces). It is a breathtaking tribute and helps to remind me of the price many have paid.
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We have had so much rain. This is tough for the row-crop farmers, they cannot get their crops in but my flowers are growing a mile a minute. A few pictures:
Isn't this a pretty color of rose?
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Clematis:
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Flower bed at the back of our home:
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A rose, garden phlox and ornamental grass burm. This seperates our yard from the barn yard. I love this burm more and more, it is filling in so nicely. Plus, wonderful textures and colors.
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Sewing - yes a quick Simpliciyt 4076, I pleated the neck edge instead of gathering.
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Neck edge:
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A friend has opened a gift shop and wanted me to make some purses for her to sell. Here are 4 of them. I apologize for the photo quality, snapped four quick pictures before heading off to work.
Beginning o pack bag - early idea with patchwork of the charm
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Now off to finish laundry, heading out in 10 hours for a trip. I will be back on Sunday, hoping to get to my sewing room. I had to buy some clothes for this trip, oh, the horrors!
Wow Lori..you have been busy!
ReplyDeleteNice Top...like the pleats. Your bags are gorgeous as always.
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