ho ho ho?

everyone in blogland seems to be making christmas stuff...i should be focusing on UFOs but no no no!  i caved for this....

it's a wee stitchery by anni downs of the shop 'hatched and patched' and shared with me by chooky down under!  unearthed a small piece of linen from the cavernous stash plus a small piece of lightweight fusible to bust and i was in business!  the bottom says "bring joy at christmas"...a great project for when sitting on the porch soaking up this late summer weather we've been gifted...

but a UFO did get finished finally....

the batik basket wall piece is done....this will probably make its way to the donation blog....i do love those batik colors and glad i went with the matching binding as i think it makes the colors really pop.  

while i can enjoy new england vistas only on youtube, there is a smidgen of color in my back yard....

sadly, still no car of mine in the roomy parking lot...diligently keeping occupied with other things, or trying to anyway.  you can see what a delightful morning it is...i think today is the last of the near 80 weather but won't be cooling down that much.  i've been able to get out each day and walk around then sit and soak up the fresh air.  

it's hump day and hope to finish up my project bags, busting all my on-hand zippers and vinyl.  i made one already and 3 to go and doubt i'll make anymore.  

got my fall shots yesterday--covid #6 and flu--and arms bit stiff this morning.  never had a reaction to the covid shot at all and no covid either.....and maybe this weekend get out winter things?  

one week to the 8-year heart surgery anniversary.  it's taken a lot of work and lifestyle changes but cardioman says function has improved.  my heart bursts with thankfulness and blessings at the life-saving event, doubly so this year for the ability to see my loving mum move on with comfort and unfathomable love.    gotta go, sunshine is calling me!