Do you remember the movie, "The Pod People?"

 It came out in the late 60's, early 70's I guess.  Had something to do with giant pea pods with alien zombies taking over the world.  Whenever a human being fell asleep, their body would become an alien.  Yeah, I know really tame compared to today's sci-fi thrillers..

This is Thimbell, she's not an alien.  Just hard to get a picture of, as she runs loose in the yard.

This is the alien that has taken over my life.  What you see here is almost the half-way point.  It will contain 3,174 pieces or thereabouts when I'm done.  

But that's not the hard part.  The hard part is finding enough large scale prints AND balancing the colors.

I've declared today, my national sewing day.  I've fed the furry ones, started the wash, made the bed, and did the dishes.  Now it's time to get this baby finished!!!

Feel free to declare your own National Sewing Day!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Well, I finally took the plunge and . . .

bought a new camera.  It's like learning a whole other computer program, only more so.

 It allows for "pet" shots at so many frames per minute.

It has adjustments for close-ups of flowers.  But the flash always turns on, go figure.

And then there are the "action" shots, proving once again that Dolly needs a bath.

I keep finding new stuff in the book which I need to memorize if I want to improve on my photography skills . . . so I'm giving myself 3 years to practice, which includes traveling to enough interesting places to do so.  Luckily, I live in a lovely part of the country for such adventures.

If you could travel to anyplace in the world to take pictures, where would you go?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . . 

Mother Nature always sets such a fine example

Of colors that work well together.

I think I'll be planting a lot more in the future.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

I'm not sure where May went, but we'll try to catch up in June.

It seems like yesterday these guys were small enough to hold in my hand.

 and now look at them.  Pretty as a picture.

 Of course they're full of mischief, always getting into or out of things they shouldn't.

All the while maintaining a look of innocence.

Along with spring chores things have really been "hoppin'" 'round here.

Very little sewing has been going on, but I'm hoping to get a quilt top done soon so I have something colorful to share.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . ..

On this Memorial Day Weekend,

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who work to keep our country free.

If you're traveling, please drive safely.  And of course remember to pray for the folks hit hardest by the tornados out west.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .