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Mother’s Day 2025

First off Happy Mother’s Day.  Being a dog Mom Lady wished me a happy day. Not sure what made me think of this. Many years ago- mid to late 50’s into early 60’s we almost always spent Mother’s Day by going shad fishing! We would get up early in the morning,  Mom would pack a lunch, load up Dad’s aluminum boat on to the car top carriers and we would drive to Port Deposit, MD.  Spend the day on the water fishing on the Susquehana River.  Sometimes we caught shad, sometimes not. Mom was always very careful when she fileted them- very boney.  I had not thought about that in a very long time.

We were lucky and had rain earlier this week. Up to 6.66 inches for the year.   Get to keep the irrigation system off for another week.

Galen was out last Sunday with a friend.   They went to an are near San Antonio.  He did get some nice pictures. 

Comanche Skimmer.      
Golden Cheek Warbler
Painted Bunting

Yesterday they went to Gus Engling Wildlife Management area.  That is NE of us.  He’s still working on editing pictures

I did manage some sewing these past 2 weeks.  Put my Alice In Wonderland top together.  It is ready to go to Osie who quilts for me. I have a piece of Cuddle fabric as backing.

BQ5 made with Alice In Wonderland theme fabric

I also finished my Tossed Animal quilt top.  Like it using cornerstones in the sashing.

I don’t think I shared a picture of my last set of 12 lig cabin block.

Also out of blue batiks

Mike ordered a new laser light unit for my one machine.  Hoping that will fix the problem.  It’s not that it’s necessary but it is a nice feature.

Hoping to get more done in my sewing area- organize and sew.  Have blocks made that are waiting for their turn on my design wall!

Linking up with Small quilts and doll quilts

https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2025/05/design-wall-monday-may-12-2025.html

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