tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21315962587303069472024-03-17T17:00:40.550-05:00Martha's BlogA fiber artist's musings and creationsMartha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.comBlogger471125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-54786254138965777052024-03-17T16:59:00.001-05:002024-03-17T16:59:56.293-05:00Programs "My Quilting Journey" and "Beyond the Blanket"<p>I enjoyed giving a program on "My Quilting Journey" at Pine Belt Quilters meeting last week. My journey began in 1984 and has brought joy and many friendships over these 40 years. Sewing was a part of my life as a child, starting with embroidery, clothes for my children and myself, counted cross-stitch, and then quilting. It was fun talking about the early days of the quilt guild and our shows, the first one at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in 1985, then ten at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center (1987-2006), and six at <a href="http://laketerrace.com">Lake Terrace Convention Center</a> (2008-2018). </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYEbx0gaLQZYW_A7h0bWsNHY0M5u18N_N6ln8uv8a4hzFje6mJ6vrtBlA8cZzp5TGvE9EHRT89TFh_Dhwk_mdz3RCvEGAafEKGiv9mZzi31Bu1RjFmopP2WVA_GPud3SpEhWaaqIdhoCWyOqOzlo_goOyX9NLr757ddw-ZHcF_j8905mUyaeUXYTUXxE/s2048/ProgramXStitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYEbx0gaLQZYW_A7h0bWsNHY0M5u18N_N6ln8uv8a4hzFje6mJ6vrtBlA8cZzp5TGvE9EHRT89TFh_Dhwk_mdz3RCvEGAafEKGiv9mZzi31Bu1RjFmopP2WVA_GPud3SpEhWaaqIdhoCWyOqOzlo_goOyX9NLr757ddw-ZHcF_j8905mUyaeUXYTUXxE/w274-h400/ProgramXStitch.jpg" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cross-stitch Treasure Chest, by <br />Linda Ginn and Martha Ginn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0AFnTTu1uhsZVD596suBh4lJpMgkiSFpfTKJtUm8YTF0wnROLCsZBk3m1yaROvET8sLv1-PD2FEkelvMD3kl_SMRlLTP_DPpn-oTY2no4gkHpgKkxgsgSqW4UBCC39_n7ZSA8bn0eumSjCU5CEJSbOEAr4QKdizASnonfsDyjvDB0zet53gdQ0Zzxs0/s2031/ProgramBAQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2031" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0AFnTTu1uhsZVD596suBh4lJpMgkiSFpfTKJtUm8YTF0wnROLCsZBk3m1yaROvET8sLv1-PD2FEkelvMD3kl_SMRlLTP_DPpn-oTY2no4gkHpgKkxgsgSqW4UBCC39_n7ZSA8bn0eumSjCU5CEJSbOEAr4QKdizASnonfsDyjvDB0zet53gdQ0Zzxs0/w340-h400/ProgramBAQ.jpg" width="340" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Is My Story, This Is My Song</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh961Dh80OBvDeoJLjvrn1yPxU6yOodLBxc-70taH5XnM-2z0sjoqFWUAwR3uUTI8fG-E_ZuvU8mDxbXnHUeUp4Ytd2Q5Vqp_Dk8xJgug1dU6kLkZA5C_iyHpzbICUAntGFqarrq1UKBG1d6RRb7kC6LrnwkkUcQAzzQ8PEBZpb7DGhEErMzGq9togs4Po/s2033/Program2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="1584" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh961Dh80OBvDeoJLjvrn1yPxU6yOodLBxc-70taH5XnM-2z0sjoqFWUAwR3uUTI8fG-E_ZuvU8mDxbXnHUeUp4Ytd2Q5Vqp_Dk8xJgug1dU6kLkZA5C_iyHpzbICUAntGFqarrq1UKBG1d6RRb7kC6LrnwkkUcQAzzQ8PEBZpb7DGhEErMzGq9togs4Po/w311-h400/Program2.jpg" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rise and Shine, Inner City</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54c3o8HRMsJKX3abm6M_2mnhD0jkcGybOb2fLZlZbLEaQhlOJtNBWJREV1ZV6L4sJlE2i2IlwQzAq7DA_3fPAzFRSZhWIU5R4DgcC9Y3o7Rn9yBosE9DgWODLGMZXd9PMJOiZfYYg2MAS6UJmnDQny_Rk0AMvAr34HTcUxf-1KiIZ6IfDMVkTPdRccW4/s1701/Program1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1701" data-original-width="1686" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54c3o8HRMsJKX3abm6M_2mnhD0jkcGybOb2fLZlZbLEaQhlOJtNBWJREV1ZV6L4sJlE2i2IlwQzAq7DA_3fPAzFRSZhWIU5R4DgcC9Y3o7Rn9yBosE9DgWODLGMZXd9PMJOiZfYYg2MAS6UJmnDQny_Rk0AMvAr34HTcUxf-1KiIZ6IfDMVkTPdRccW4/w396-h400/Program1.jpg" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandy's Dog and Flying Geese Over Lake Michigan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lthj5JbkKgbFbj465bPDiAyeBuX255kemYzULwgRQRpYnTvH2f-8PqCk35ORCZV5kJODFh8xUZpG1FH5rTposP_zq4E1ENX2FMGJye1zgxJ4Ecnr8EazjYsDeIQX4iOMEGjvy-d9cxX-FSIVdfmwCl8X9EONq9AY0V7LQAvxp3oCt8KjPeWyqWx37qw/s882/PBQprogramMarch%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="882" data-original-width="736" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lthj5JbkKgbFbj465bPDiAyeBuX255kemYzULwgRQRpYnTvH2f-8PqCk35ORCZV5kJODFh8xUZpG1FH5rTposP_zq4E1ENX2FMGJye1zgxJ4Ecnr8EazjYsDeIQX4iOMEGjvy-d9cxX-FSIVdfmwCl8X9EONq9AY0V7LQAvxp3oCt8KjPeWyqWx37qw/w334-h400/PBQprogramMarch%202024.jpg" width="334" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guild members Jean Martin (left), Karrie Pennington (back), <br />Sandra Byrd (right) </td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>Next week I will do an artTALK called "Beyond the Blanket" at <a href="http://lrma.org">Lauren Rogers Museum of Art</a> on Thursday, March 21, at the brown-bag lunch at noon. The museum's current exhibit is of traditional quilts from the American Folk Art Museum in New York. <a href="http://sandrasider.com">Dr. Sandra Sider</a> gave a lecture last month about bicentennial quilts from 1876-1976. My talk will deal with how traditional quilting techniques are used to create art, taking the quilt "off the bed and onto the wall." </p><p>What else is going on? It's March in Mississippi and the azaleas are putting on their annual show. Even when a bush is covered in blooms and a rainstorm beats the blooms down, there are hundreds of buds waiting to open for continued enjoyment. My wisteria bush is beautiful, and I keep it from reaching the holly tree nearby.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN1q_UN8w3L9QMzCJUzhh63L_mUAc4N3hsbIa6FMQJiPoPcm1j7i-xNSxhIm0ESuuUoaIueH0eXk5oH1EG2eT3HXIgJKFe8qf3jJ-U88Nnh4iBpEQW7oJTUcOpT3G4H_fbX6wTJ3YCTYgA4odBEjGE3f36IxB_t99VrateCZcxeajAGqIAQ7qGLtlD-I/s4032/Azalea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN1q_UN8w3L9QMzCJUzhh63L_mUAc4N3hsbIa6FMQJiPoPcm1j7i-xNSxhIm0ESuuUoaIueH0eXk5oH1EG2eT3HXIgJKFe8qf3jJ-U88Nnh4iBpEQW7oJTUcOpT3G4H_fbX6wTJ3YCTYgA4odBEjGE3f36IxB_t99VrateCZcxeajAGqIAQ7qGLtlD-I/w300-h400/Azalea.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJwc-9CIqoEqtwF0ObCDcfdxRslX4VpAHbRNFT8V1RDuPT9bJcYOfU8cqNs5p2TXwI4yGNILPPTE_nruOsUXQx3Wsmy7wjo_Twi-jaLRScPrcPLrccn1HyVnZNKBe9q6-D99idj8F1cmWy8r87z47TMyMbcegRDuxYYtXvrlEdRTKJS9X8X2y3VPTIEk/s4032/AzaleaBuds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJwc-9CIqoEqtwF0ObCDcfdxRslX4VpAHbRNFT8V1RDuPT9bJcYOfU8cqNs5p2TXwI4yGNILPPTE_nruOsUXQx3Wsmy7wjo_Twi-jaLRScPrcPLrccn1HyVnZNKBe9q6-D99idj8F1cmWy8r87z47TMyMbcegRDuxYYtXvrlEdRTKJS9X8X2y3VPTIEk/w300-h400/AzaleaBuds.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buds ready to open</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zvUi-s9xnn858iQFdI677J1T8uKpkdPaS3aDVzc5o3EDh8qcAth9sPdmGJfPU8hOV31_FDiGG5pL_N1ePqFRbr5BRMYiqpZTpuFIMbYr3CU1qYFIvXnmPJWyiQ3F4EnOErp6txp8AXQopVqme6ZJT_gBU9svV4lmLBGfD6Vl3ZeLIw6ArQVRqm12OMQ/s4032/wisteria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zvUi-s9xnn858iQFdI677J1T8uKpkdPaS3aDVzc5o3EDh8qcAth9sPdmGJfPU8hOV31_FDiGG5pL_N1ePqFRbr5BRMYiqpZTpuFIMbYr3CU1qYFIvXnmPJWyiQ3F4EnOErp6txp8AXQopVqme6ZJT_gBU9svV4lmLBGfD6Vl3ZeLIw6ArQVRqm12OMQ/w300-h400/wisteria.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wisteria blooms</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Lacey, my outdoor cat, follows me when I walk. She understands Elizabeth and Rahrah won't let her come inside, but she checks on the kitchen activity through the windows.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYO3ffK3OSbQTwEM3KgT7Gx4VrhLfuqiWwN9LZ1BweweNXOd5T4SsUF_6gTjx0S-AZm2vUN0Gu7CyrTc24yBZbkWayVIQdRjQhaaJTAolgpAhzkE5H5pXAwEE1KEMjdktadg-uLhSGOILQsyLSxUkLW4bb9zxyNwHHCxDuj8jKCqxJBvo-qy4sd8RrX4/s2127/LacyWalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2127" data-original-width="1879" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYO3ffK3OSbQTwEM3KgT7Gx4VrhLfuqiWwN9LZ1BweweNXOd5T4SsUF_6gTjx0S-AZm2vUN0Gu7CyrTc24yBZbkWayVIQdRjQhaaJTAolgpAhzkE5H5pXAwEE1KEMjdktadg-uLhSGOILQsyLSxUkLW4bb9zxyNwHHCxDuj8jKCqxJBvo-qy4sd8RrX4/w354-h400/LacyWalk.jpg" width="354" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lacey walking with me</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnYVrk38QwQX0VqgKWhHXbz1qGOXb6jK8Kdkf-j-lG87S3ozUPIvaIk91S-mBm_iltOBlOZQw-oQvOgF_-njd_iB45BPovyu5qw6A_R6a81SQXqCgCPdhcW13yo2oolCyd7k7zk1IR9coX7BAgBBkEM5CmsX-yQ5YP4BAsTE38lnEq1oux646EWerWy0/s3200/LaceyWindow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="2586" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnYVrk38QwQX0VqgKWhHXbz1qGOXb6jK8Kdkf-j-lG87S3ozUPIvaIk91S-mBm_iltOBlOZQw-oQvOgF_-njd_iB45BPovyu5qw6A_R6a81SQXqCgCPdhcW13yo2oolCyd7k7zk1IR9coX7BAgBBkEM5CmsX-yQ5YP4BAsTE38lnEq1oux646EWerWy0/w324-h400/LaceyWindow.jpg" width="324" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lacey on kitchen sink window</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpx3KFxzGGEol0_pWjqynZj1oQFK__IyU3IJxpENv3jSu_SU6AL4Z8OqgvaBsmK-1-HZ1VTU-pz6WXUpGzEnXzK5gY3qx2AjOLm0Epckodba7CtfOcYi9V70moAoDXQ085ijljHD1CxBzibYMR7fyScApMCB_LxAhrL1fO977Fyh2yzar4k64xnX2Y0E/s2016/Eliz-Lacey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpx3KFxzGGEol0_pWjqynZj1oQFK__IyU3IJxpENv3jSu_SU6AL4Z8OqgvaBsmK-1-HZ1VTU-pz6WXUpGzEnXzK5gY3qx2AjOLm0Epckodba7CtfOcYi9V70moAoDXQ085ijljHD1CxBzibYMR7fyScApMCB_LxAhrL1fO977Fyh2yzar4k64xnX2Y0E/w300-h400/Eliz-Lacey.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth watching Lacey from her cat tree<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZ7JY2mqxqguwbV7WfWBnPUsexWOdGQVBeUM7to-h0ZmuhCf85Yh-1V3kcc4aXgbKiawybvv90b79pR4A1E5IV875cm5T678nPsSdezArhehQha4Ytz4e2XQfo3zMWE_MnIFG_cXycEwdmsBZOgN5jamkeNoqUdzg2qrWfMvZxu9SJpWq9eOiySXc-B4/s3526/RahrahLinda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3526" data-original-width="2442" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZ7JY2mqxqguwbV7WfWBnPUsexWOdGQVBeUM7to-h0ZmuhCf85Yh-1V3kcc4aXgbKiawybvv90b79pR4A1E5IV875cm5T678nPsSdezArhehQha4Ytz4e2XQfo3zMWE_MnIFG_cXycEwdmsBZOgN5jamkeNoqUdzg2qrWfMvZxu9SJpWq9eOiySXc-B4/w278-h400/RahrahLinda.jpg" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah loves to get on Linda's shoulder</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH6iCtblhqfQWbt8XnpdqvpW0cLnzLnfq440mv8dRPbCXCzN4I8WWk-Jw29n2KI33bODvZb8N06AK-khVaqGD5gGzFaY1IKaF5kVGQeXYqIpprEpAefUVY9X4VW4ZPruAS7aVME4ucrZ6VP8hPKIhYE4AGYpfLnX4Z1kB0HEaqE3VvQi5dcZJUyK_cow/s3327/Bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2789" data-original-width="3327" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH6iCtblhqfQWbt8XnpdqvpW0cLnzLnfq440mv8dRPbCXCzN4I8WWk-Jw29n2KI33bODvZb8N06AK-khVaqGD5gGzFaY1IKaF5kVGQeXYqIpprEpAefUVY9X4VW4ZPruAS7aVME4ucrZ6VP8hPKIhYE4AGYpfLnX4Z1kB0HEaqE3VvQi5dcZJUyK_cow/s320/Bread.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-8821405898567313112024-03-06T01:08:00.000-06:002024-03-06T01:08:39.573-06:00The Mozart Requiem and Back Door Coffeehouse<p>Getting to sing the Mozart Requiem with the Meistersingers of Mississippi was an incredible pleasure. My words are inadequare in trying to describe the impact music can have on us. Quoting John Rutter, famous British composer/conductor, "You express, when you sing, your soul in song. And when you get together with a group of other singers, it becomes more than the sum of the parts." I had sung this before, but my appreciation of this classic is greater now. The sanctuary of Westminster Presbyrerian Church was packed, which says there are many who also loved the opportunity to hear this again.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WX-R3Zn4lI5bRDk5uSsxlPbOVaqT-jiWqLHbPC2edvysEAjqGyHyEJHdCEc3-62p22VF67p_UecBGiP46LhGi8rfKJ6HN67G2HgPQtPgUiIhICQg02YhhK8QGLQqPiIQ97h9M_jg7qN_8Ipfw8rV8BJQy7mThaalYk3qtn5e-pa5N9YBIQrW9vSFdQY/s1286/428689644_10229878929812395_5178925213838880633_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1286" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WX-R3Zn4lI5bRDk5uSsxlPbOVaqT-jiWqLHbPC2edvysEAjqGyHyEJHdCEc3-62p22VF67p_UecBGiP46LhGi8rfKJ6HN67G2HgPQtPgUiIhICQg02YhhK8QGLQqPiIQ97h9M_jg7qN_8Ipfw8rV8BJQy7mThaalYk3qtn5e-pa5N9YBIQrW9vSFdQY/w400-h266/428689644_10229878929812395_5178925213838880633_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Conducted by Dr Joel Dunlap</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG-T9r2mQvBU2FCGoIMnw9WOB5TFOWMmT9xyHMGM06ZEUOoOtDByCmYvi1xDT9f_70zP7khk5x5Vj4XtXHsQ5XZYY6DcoUqZxcCUm0VVkAJf4lXTBgU5FDn7IaXT3JMFroOvX-jaNlaG6J7CyJ_7ST_Z71IMv3zSAEKP4XKPY27BNSSp760XoQIXTOxM/s2048/IMG_1144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG-T9r2mQvBU2FCGoIMnw9WOB5TFOWMmT9xyHMGM06ZEUOoOtDByCmYvi1xDT9f_70zP7khk5x5Vj4XtXHsQ5XZYY6DcoUqZxcCUm0VVkAJf4lXTBgU5FDn7IaXT3JMFroOvX-jaNlaG6J7CyJ_7ST_Z71IMv3zSAEKP4XKPY27BNSSp760XoQIXTOxM/w266-h400/IMG_1144.JPG" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Last week saw the conclusion of a very special part of the lives of many of us--the Back Door Coffeehouse at University Baptist Church. David Walker was the driving force behind this 32-year music venue which brought us talent like Kate Campbell, Tom Kimmel, Pierce Pettis, Tricia Walker, Claire Holley, Grace Pettis, and many more, as well as poets like Sharon Gerald. Thanks, David (and the many helpers over the years) who made this possible.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Oz90VMB4108d0ncV6ThhK1jUJQqgqEptDl8Hqlch2u0NLCjWpUpRtZazc7sUcSY93_AwnsTmtBCxXWvBchy13Lf4v7QLTq8S6JK9us5YBX28HknkFMX7eDZ0uNwM9f2ZrBbwJY8XdKBeeMXEP7Zj4M9MMq5nWPKMwj2hvutUI8zsykL5pW0sBATPtS8/s206/425363482_785525043618092_2457017077657793313_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Oz90VMB4108d0ncV6ThhK1jUJQqgqEptDl8Hqlch2u0NLCjWpUpRtZazc7sUcSY93_AwnsTmtBCxXWvBchy13Lf4v7QLTq8S6JK9us5YBX28HknkFMX7eDZ0uNwM9f2ZrBbwJY8XdKBeeMXEP7Zj4M9MMq5nWPKMwj2hvutUI8zsykL5pW0sBATPtS8/w400-h400/425363482_785525043618092_2457017077657793313_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-59507537137213146202024-02-29T23:01:00.001-06:002024-03-01T12:05:09.665-06:00Some finishes<p> Maybe having an extra day in February helped with finishing up some projects. The 5" squares mentioned in an earlier post had 1" strips of ecru sewn as sashing, making the piece five blocks wide by six blocks long. There were four more blocks, so I added a 5" border with these four blocks as cornerstones. Deciding on how to quilt it has me in a dilemma.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_zC3ir-lagD_48GwSeFnPMNjZN2yq1JlkkoErkvv4gtzWPjThWzbNsxlIdHt992Y_YHlgjHal3d0D7agqVnEz8D8tNIV2np6Le3nAt9K5CqbcPpPbLQY8hQYfhxWa3kiO3oFuI8v6u47f3dyT9YiOQ6AHpi0aSp4rlceByuxpEZYJ9y_awMxmH63-RE/s2016/image0%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_zC3ir-lagD_48GwSeFnPMNjZN2yq1JlkkoErkvv4gtzWPjThWzbNsxlIdHt992Y_YHlgjHal3d0D7agqVnEz8D8tNIV2np6Le3nAt9K5CqbcPpPbLQY8hQYfhxWa3kiO3oFuI8v6u47f3dyT9YiOQ6AHpi0aSp4rlceByuxpEZYJ9y_awMxmH63-RE/s320/image0%20(3).jpeg" width="240" /></a></p><p> There were two quilts for our Pine Belt Quilters community quilts. I quilted and bound the tops that someone else had stitched. The little flying geese piece got bits of maps glued around the edges for finishing of Flying Geese Over Lake Michigan. I had fun making this dog portrait from my niece's photograph.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSX3opSnGReI3QKfrJwtP97HntHh-nmmz8FZBz3RAkRDWWtY-8k0KG-hmT497VTU7lIy0rZpUnRypJ1sgYWrHUpkTYmYCK_FrIaIv8HPNedhYsOGloX1OVBuXafncxsIAZQEfNUmM3ZhPIn0KgePWSl05ZTG6HvhXbunIvxTifOXgJlroxkzDid0hWOI/s1612/image0%20(4).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="1386" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSX3opSnGReI3QKfrJwtP97HntHh-nmmz8FZBz3RAkRDWWtY-8k0KG-hmT497VTU7lIy0rZpUnRypJ1sgYWrHUpkTYmYCK_FrIaIv8HPNedhYsOGloX1OVBuXafncxsIAZQEfNUmM3ZhPIn0KgePWSl05ZTG6HvhXbunIvxTifOXgJlroxkzDid0hWOI/w344-h400/image0%20(4).jpeg" width="344" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flying Geese Over Lake Michigan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2S2HUWp5tVxK4ejLxl9B37ABITQqVji_zeNPLgTQOm2Ilp47a7b9cp56rKWCVbRyI3TfEMZYSIpeU5wVcLBOyTYHwfaDyGKWq21tfYxymnHORMGx3tBHLtu5ONF3KjycUFByMVTyTrAIdxzz5aazo7H1f8UajCRY92SPkt4vyW_gfFylxf9qCRddDHw/s2016/image1%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2S2HUWp5tVxK4ejLxl9B37ABITQqVji_zeNPLgTQOm2Ilp47a7b9cp56rKWCVbRyI3TfEMZYSIpeU5wVcLBOyTYHwfaDyGKWq21tfYxymnHORMGx3tBHLtu5ONF3KjycUFByMVTyTrAIdxzz5aazo7H1f8UajCRY92SPkt4vyW_gfFylxf9qCRddDHw/s320/image1%20(1).jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEZ9j3DNCq-nlXuWvUaBXsDHcbzQ0pVm0KcrKxBwPR1JtzKIOLadkfF6A5qd6ZUfka9EM_22rOIgSWemYjqZpiJJlXKrfPtfhwPZKKa-j2pz3ydnvxz_-D-DbtrBynpOPjDBoNnak0OPhRC7PixFLeOTA_4Op2exd9oCCNsJ_rKbkANUmPtp6s55porY/s2016/image2%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEZ9j3DNCq-nlXuWvUaBXsDHcbzQ0pVm0KcrKxBwPR1JtzKIOLadkfF6A5qd6ZUfka9EM_22rOIgSWemYjqZpiJJlXKrfPtfhwPZKKa-j2pz3ydnvxz_-D-DbtrBynpOPjDBoNnak0OPhRC7PixFLeOTA_4Op2exd9oCCNsJ_rKbkANUmPtp6s55porY/s320/image2%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA5gxsgUHX5kOcPVQETVMOU2WTAErnpKOhVvuEE8AHRYq0N7BZG9EFvicJt_tUR-ZLyoD-ZQw9BKc16hPvaiDMtxkYEoShixdYroq5KOlUHDVNH7ZxF_CfhRRsroBhesnauukllCCb3LFh2Zo-A5jU9gqa1GPZmhrhaSV3fRo43T4dSkxIX_SsJOnkGc/s2016/image4%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA5gxsgUHX5kOcPVQETVMOU2WTAErnpKOhVvuEE8AHRYq0N7BZG9EFvicJt_tUR-ZLyoD-ZQw9BKc16hPvaiDMtxkYEoShixdYroq5KOlUHDVNH7ZxF_CfhRRsroBhesnauukllCCb3LFh2Zo-A5jU9gqa1GPZmhrhaSV3fRo43T4dSkxIX_SsJOnkGc/s320/image4%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoRyHMmqaXprESWO6xrOIJqSG0LTMOc8MpHygz5_RyZPhM-pEGD-AMZ4h969a3WOXBU4ib-a_lVo6iSVgx4e99xLCUiSViIUF5COODY0RVhI0ONY64xlQF-OSszTz06Y4bZxzpuu-585qgv5ivuLa12AUVW_Va2m3E2-729TsYAFZbGM9kVkKVOiWvxw/s1640/image3%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1404" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoRyHMmqaXprESWO6xrOIJqSG0LTMOc8MpHygz5_RyZPhM-pEGD-AMZ4h969a3WOXBU4ib-a_lVo6iSVgx4e99xLCUiSViIUF5COODY0RVhI0ONY64xlQF-OSszTz06Y4bZxzpuu-585qgv5ivuLa12AUVW_Va2m3E2-729TsYAFZbGM9kVkKVOiWvxw/s320/image3%20(3).jpeg" width="274" /></a></div><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It was fun hosting some of the USM international students last week for food and fellowship. Elizabeth and Rahrah had an especially good time and got lots of attention.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jkPgALfcy88eh7-ZB8d9eq30j2uJsEvR4F82r9YMLo4jQzCeKpzF3Ebm7GKhyU4Vs_K2xxg2CbQyHJx6v-T_mgw9Jv1h2in6yOPOK_T5o97-Y5-Qf8bUvsmzr1i7XDRoWHGLYl1JgV-O4xyHUblZFXSgw8-P5uVSuOOI6qeqdBPs7Xg_W7IS6L3Ahu8/s2016/image1%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jkPgALfcy88eh7-ZB8d9eq30j2uJsEvR4F82r9YMLo4jQzCeKpzF3Ebm7GKhyU4Vs_K2xxg2CbQyHJx6v-T_mgw9Jv1h2in6yOPOK_T5o97-Y5-Qf8bUvsmzr1i7XDRoWHGLYl1JgV-O4xyHUblZFXSgw8-P5uVSuOOI6qeqdBPs7Xg_W7IS6L3Ahu8/w300-h400/image1%20(2).jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Renata with Elizabeth</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhXQdol3GzdtWyBvCX5KTU_uus3VkzfjHc08V2Xumg_MzzRW6IVDACa92GpfM4uBg1pbhROgk3bO8kjjrrPqnthi_RKdyv29KGnaCxJia9dPXF0JavMj3wwW_9CqNlb7D7g8KbbprtHyR_o_k5URAGjJZesbVT_Xw1NwuxJ_NHna8EpdW1mw2qAj8C3Q/s2016/image2%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhXQdol3GzdtWyBvCX5KTU_uus3VkzfjHc08V2Xumg_MzzRW6IVDACa92GpfM4uBg1pbhROgk3bO8kjjrrPqnthi_RKdyv29KGnaCxJia9dPXF0JavMj3wwW_9CqNlb7D7g8KbbprtHyR_o_k5URAGjJZesbVT_Xw1NwuxJ_NHna8EpdW1mw2qAj8C3Q/w300-h400/image2%20(3).jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah loves all this attention</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Meistersingers of Mississippi will present Mozart's Requiem this Sunday afternoon, March 3, at 3:00 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg. The rehearsals have been so rewarding; it is a deep pleasure getting to participate with a group of dedicated musicians for this classic composed in 1791. A reception will follow. </p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-69239729197683586972024-02-23T12:24:00.000-06:002024-02-23T12:24:29.142-06:00Sandra Sider at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VPf_CbrJLCTVQGD0g4FBGyds24VCrX2A3H8uBwtGX0mX_re-u83Pi4Y6O023hk6FjujoQj8VY9PJpOlu3kUTsEnx9HLpT_6ds1pqQMxotLLIcOnctYcv7NmvB5f6fPMCt8SDdm-H_mLDWC-EDHEusosAxm86J2OwkbVl0vOf-vG1auKuuCVMJ1swBY0/s2016/image2%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VPf_CbrJLCTVQGD0g4FBGyds24VCrX2A3H8uBwtGX0mX_re-u83Pi4Y6O023hk6FjujoQj8VY9PJpOlu3kUTsEnx9HLpT_6ds1pqQMxotLLIcOnctYcv7NmvB5f6fPMCt8SDdm-H_mLDWC-EDHEusosAxm86J2OwkbVl0vOf-vG1auKuuCVMJ1swBY0/s320/image2%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts, featuring quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, New York, is at the <a href="http://lrma.org">Lauren Rogers Museum of Art</a> in Laurel, Miss., until April 21. Dr. <a href="http://sandrasider.com">Sandra Sider</a>, a studio quilt artist, author, curator, and past president of <a href="http://saqa.com">SAQA</a>, presented a lecture "Centennial to Bicentennial: Quilt Making in the United Sttes, 1876-1976" last week. She told of the rich history of quilts and how they document events of our lives. It was an honor to have my Cross Stitch Treasure Chest (made by Linda and me) as part of her lecture. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSBCsbIDfOYBxg1Oi9656mZL4ldvLaoHfMzidfW6KLX-cSOoxW3MPzP6o4PHuQ0GJkWfk5JzMfUMY2xVtUnP7mXTFrNOFHdeAjLdG-tIlSWQcpAaJyUaleYcrZEFXRJFwifUa4iXdKh9PiG7xbzsSOg-63oD2z8SRMONpPjuFPrb_gM2EH2pbWpElaTo/s2016/image8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSBCsbIDfOYBxg1Oi9656mZL4ldvLaoHfMzidfW6KLX-cSOoxW3MPzP6o4PHuQ0GJkWfk5JzMfUMY2xVtUnP7mXTFrNOFHdeAjLdG-tIlSWQcpAaJyUaleYcrZEFXRJFwifUa4iXdKh9PiG7xbzsSOg-63oD2z8SRMONpPjuFPrb_gM2EH2pbWpElaTo/s320/image8.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisemLxklAV_8-fUFXPRB7vq_ovxn6xxmaVrMRij7XkZ-KzJgnyJHVb05TI1XA94Wt8Yrt2d93n_JKbsjlTYiuCf_zn5s85tuJODhnKF2IfL_pD4sSOmUue4nfk_AqbrE-YQaoK9wBNpsj8BgGA3rGqq2QIFGYUR2eFboGEE46P-Q9RDeKHztCZR2dWT4/s2016/image7.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisemLxklAV_8-fUFXPRB7vq_ovxn6xxmaVrMRij7XkZ-KzJgnyJHVb05TI1XA94Wt8Yrt2d93n_JKbsjlTYiuCf_zn5s85tuJODhnKF2IfL_pD4sSOmUue4nfk_AqbrE-YQaoK9wBNpsj8BgGA3rGqq2QIFGYUR2eFboGEE46P-Q9RDeKHztCZR2dWT4/w300-h400/image7.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black fabric with white embroidery stitches</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUFEn1zFxsrLQ2kQonK0cRWWs4-I_ZntfD7SghrKWpFF6iHoS4h91UHTZKBZxstcdKR6U1xfdGGDxePFcny1gGo0vCDipCy8Q8D2vJ377qUWS-LaTbI5H9ilr_UBr_ceiu6jt_CgzmmsSftdZy2YlBnE74gRdXt2D72_g6NKJt_yY6AXxBIHL9VXdWFs/s2016/image6.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUFEn1zFxsrLQ2kQonK0cRWWs4-I_ZntfD7SghrKWpFF6iHoS4h91UHTZKBZxstcdKR6U1xfdGGDxePFcny1gGo0vCDipCy8Q8D2vJ377qUWS-LaTbI5H9ilr_UBr_ceiu6jt_CgzmmsSftdZy2YlBnE74gRdXt2D72_g6NKJt_yY6AXxBIHL9VXdWFs/w400-h300/image6.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Educational display</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxPpdWiJICujKhIoyhcJ3w9FEh1axupuquvcrZz4TDd1EKVRoaIe3nvtj3831DwGIL46s6zRNdPw3QvaasJhs4XhHtddEezkR5bhXeb6SHKrAr16B9ttIepInFudVRv9ByYknux8dneSbLuOFguuWJnwZoKPr9bVrhLbnEgLGFwISnfkcbrkepfrXiTk/s1533/image3%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxPpdWiJICujKhIoyhcJ3w9FEh1axupuquvcrZz4TDd1EKVRoaIe3nvtj3831DwGIL46s6zRNdPw3QvaasJhs4XhHtddEezkR5bhXeb6SHKrAr16B9ttIepInFudVRv9ByYknux8dneSbLuOFguuWJnwZoKPr9bVrhLbnEgLGFwISnfkcbrkepfrXiTk/w395-h400/image3%20(1).jpeg" width="395" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite--2" squares</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirO4IOzVdmDPy07K7mzPfdE4VIorjYkT5kUSU_L3a6kI4_HdqJGERXTwO6Nckj0aWGxRmrC7kca1O5-YX1ZrlKj-icTSBC0lyTMFHval8GLljnkLtvQt-CCIBKSeXvnCdOfNI8KojY_ZHoXOg8jK51zqt96xxY7MlEIgg8CFRHKPniskcXIJNYS92u-Vk/s2016/image5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirO4IOzVdmDPy07K7mzPfdE4VIorjYkT5kUSU_L3a6kI4_HdqJGERXTwO6Nckj0aWGxRmrC7kca1O5-YX1ZrlKj-icTSBC0lyTMFHval8GLljnkLtvQt-CCIBKSeXvnCdOfNI8KojY_ZHoXOg8jK51zqt96xxY7MlEIgg8CFRHKPniskcXIJNYS92u-Vk/w300-h400/image5.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail showing hand quilting stitches</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqsvg7NcFXlsJzh44kj0LuJfMk28TyQaByjBzp1AiJ4T87bW3QSQGIEqn-11YzyfuBFPX4gqhHCmd79MYcAqrBjUJdMFhBwN0vO6JvKiW5VC9ZPocsLzmzlMzcfog9yoJABuhaqoYZCkGcUj6O-HWzOtyRBMM5cRdNdwNYtx0-NjdIOZYcEXks3eQL84/s1678/image4%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqsvg7NcFXlsJzh44kj0LuJfMk28TyQaByjBzp1AiJ4T87bW3QSQGIEqn-11YzyfuBFPX4gqhHCmd79MYcAqrBjUJdMFhBwN0vO6JvKiW5VC9ZPocsLzmzlMzcfog9yoJABuhaqoYZCkGcUj6O-HWzOtyRBMM5cRdNdwNYtx0-NjdIOZYcEXks3eQL84/s320/image4%20(1).jpeg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><div>It will be my privilege to talk about quilts and how they have moved from bed covering to art as decoration for our homes at the THIRD THURSDAYS artTALK meeting at noon on March 21 at Lauren Rogers. The artTALK programs are free and open to the public, no reservation required. Bring a brown bag lunch (beverages and desserts provided) for "Beyond the Blanket: Creating Art Quilts." Appreciation is expressed toWest Quality Foods for sponsoring the artTALK programs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-74393549100196708432024-02-17T22:24:00.005-06:002024-02-17T22:47:39.942-06:00February<p>This month is flying by. I've quilted and finished the Square-in-a-Square 32" x 32" wall quilt from the found 6" foundation-pieced blocks found in my closet. The quilting is in a rosy-colored thread in loopy Es and Ls instead of my usual meander. No progress on the stack of 5" square-in-a-square blocks, but the plan is to sash them in muslin/ecru-colored strips. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCUnb68DYGrAwa3pNDdM3Vk23FRGMMg3u-GWPHWA_wuj14DFnI7pcpzJts2AWUcE-Qcu-D7COyJ6pPOCkMlUme0eDrQhMSW1NqLfD6wmc46Aket8mt4nRORa_0NixNQ8m5Ef9qaeJDNkQZUiOcGmCIOBJAB8uB9OyxGe7BbMqwMCHDHqClAQK5GT8BJ8/s1365/IMG_0998.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCUnb68DYGrAwa3pNDdM3Vk23FRGMMg3u-GWPHWA_wuj14DFnI7pcpzJts2AWUcE-Qcu-D7COyJ6pPOCkMlUme0eDrQhMSW1NqLfD6wmc46Aket8mt4nRORa_0NixNQ8m5Ef9qaeJDNkQZUiOcGmCIOBJAB8uB9OyxGe7BbMqwMCHDHqClAQK5GT8BJ8/w400-h400/IMG_0998.JPEG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Square-in-a-Square, 32" x 32"</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwBr2s3nE3wllSyQ1WodD-5lMmHZa8W7Ugt6ZP0QWAiiwVuIxnzyqxjTwE-KzlDSOhNNsjzcINeDWmu1kKq9d6nM_OzemVd2EuxRdAMo7c5oe3h2AhijM8tlmt27Wgb5PEdv8WJuR2O8TeHubLc-pFahgJ7kgBU7wsXRA29T1vneIHr_ctVnhXegdsbI/s2016/IMG_0999.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwBr2s3nE3wllSyQ1WodD-5lMmHZa8W7Ugt6ZP0QWAiiwVuIxnzyqxjTwE-KzlDSOhNNsjzcINeDWmu1kKq9d6nM_OzemVd2EuxRdAMo7c5oe3h2AhijM8tlmt27Wgb5PEdv8WJuR2O8TeHubLc-pFahgJ7kgBU7wsXRA29T1vneIHr_ctVnhXegdsbI/w300-h400/IMG_0999.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back and binding is a Jeffrey Gutcheon fabric</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://katiepm.com">Katie Pasquini Masopust</a>'s Artful Log Cabin technique is a favorite of mine and I have made several art quilts by her method, the most recent shown here. The inspiration photo is a Mexican market in Austin, Texas, I took several years ago while visiting my brother.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdm7PL4HLnGmaJxxwXWdpzge1XhO44HXlPLyfadSO-TgmDR1qOjMOv2o08ihG3_NIeHbklnYz92ZpeDcuj6J-ng-5v8FwqEZtBv2y8hYUtv3juPiHbfBgMKF1TTt_TECUAefy4GzvjDhIf2qjIwvK_67cYipxnrM16se6kebO6JPf31pK1vdsbRgxPUM/s1512/IMG_1011.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdm7PL4HLnGmaJxxwXWdpzge1XhO44HXlPLyfadSO-TgmDR1qOjMOv2o08ihG3_NIeHbklnYz92ZpeDcuj6J-ng-5v8FwqEZtBv2y8hYUtv3juPiHbfBgMKF1TTt_TECUAefy4GzvjDhIf2qjIwvK_67cYipxnrM16se6kebO6JPf31pK1vdsbRgxPUM/w400-h320/IMG_1011.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAMMcLW7sjQyafzub3LK46oDBJ30xWYkTZyYzz8G32aXPt_FRPe0k3Deaniv28Ma3lVEL6fpaxr0kZzRylZXHdcYeyUTLXBGhBPFYe3Ue6ud9C3rigwSjlxJmfOumBMTBEiKi0OvYVpyl37nz-3geezX9wxCw4pX95h_HVnpKqlvlty2lUnJFMhrHWc0/s1495/AustinMkt-fin.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="1495" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAMMcLW7sjQyafzub3LK46oDBJ30xWYkTZyYzz8G32aXPt_FRPe0k3Deaniv28Ma3lVEL6fpaxr0kZzRylZXHdcYeyUTLXBGhBPFYe3Ue6ud9C3rigwSjlxJmfOumBMTBEiKi0OvYVpyl37nz-3geezX9wxCw4pX95h_HVnpKqlvlty2lUnJFMhrHWc0/w400-h308/AustinMkt-fin.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austin Market, 32" x 25"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn0WfrAkwWJbM3zEsPoGpv1ljmzMxtUP3ZeE_b8RJXCXo61S43mXE1aa929ttwH5grdz95RdJLo_r0L_NPsaCvQThNCMsbUPVEbUp3CI3fp4ukjVMzfTZPNWQHkNRkW1VR4H_gc2o8P6OoG5tEKsI3DHB83fpRhKcq6Dyr-4vOUKaegZPVjO48CiXXSU/s2016/IMG_1002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn0WfrAkwWJbM3zEsPoGpv1ljmzMxtUP3ZeE_b8RJXCXo61S43mXE1aa929ttwH5grdz95RdJLo_r0L_NPsaCvQThNCMsbUPVEbUp3CI3fp4ukjVMzfTZPNWQHkNRkW1VR4H_gc2o8P6OoG5tEKsI3DHB83fpRhKcq6Dyr-4vOUKaegZPVjO48CiXXSU/w400-h300/IMG_1002.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austin Market, detail (lemons and limes)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDaUtskCbjXwr6ZYV5KOM-FtCKF5eP3_cFPsysUuI858EUZJ5Z_NgVuIyqCYrYcRKQ3Oz9shM-kh-w4c_NREuvAR03BmSFXtGm2ERFmwr-bcUb5jH2aSdcG3nxv6QK9If1gLWg5XrN8a3QrfjEdbpOtJ-VpURQiEOfuHNUylA_Ygqck-qN47hTQcgZhA/s2016/IMG_1004.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDaUtskCbjXwr6ZYV5KOM-FtCKF5eP3_cFPsysUuI858EUZJ5Z_NgVuIyqCYrYcRKQ3Oz9shM-kh-w4c_NREuvAR03BmSFXtGm2ERFmwr-bcUb5jH2aSdcG3nxv6QK9If1gLWg5XrN8a3QrfjEdbpOtJ-VpURQiEOfuHNUylA_Ygqck-qN47hTQcgZhA/w400-h300/IMG_1004.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austin Market, detail</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh823gFwCJpvPD8WzMpUpqQDsB6HB97r_o7tw_UA0cy1V9EHvdi-ARyhvkTZp6wJIBu-8yXlpTFG-fI7TMFe0w5J0iDR1vBAfXtLMvmw5x40YMLCTDIGGijnWoNSMMKWBPfNbNoulazaf1hgyf1j28tWdEhOh9iU8QorKBwKgnJIL29JuCACPe4zl5Pg-Q/s2016/IMG_1003.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh823gFwCJpvPD8WzMpUpqQDsB6HB97r_o7tw_UA0cy1V9EHvdi-ARyhvkTZp6wJIBu-8yXlpTFG-fI7TMFe0w5J0iDR1vBAfXtLMvmw5x40YMLCTDIGGijnWoNSMMKWBPfNbNoulazaf1hgyf1j28tWdEhOh9iU8QorKBwKgnJIL29JuCACPe4zl5Pg-Q/w400-h300/IMG_1003.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Austin Market, detail<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5728YwM2TjR9g4ub432snZh54wW_nRrta162tJ9YUAbK597GXesuP78rPiIOOuA69AZD7paWpExJWdDfb0wE416Iwy0R6XgJLg55v5ppc-v6xUXhJd5SvTWXk94mbaLQncvR1uhHUd_IQDme0-uNDgSSV4EzT0IsPwBQppjvFUk2dRsUDgsOkIrJJ6E/s1024/ArtfulLogCabinAustinMarket.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1024" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5728YwM2TjR9g4ub432snZh54wW_nRrta162tJ9YUAbK597GXesuP78rPiIOOuA69AZD7paWpExJWdDfb0wE416Iwy0R6XgJLg55v5ppc-v6xUXhJd5SvTWXk94mbaLQncvR1uhHUd_IQDme0-uNDgSSV4EzT0IsPwBQppjvFUk2dRsUDgsOkIrJJ6E/w400-h250/ArtfulLogCabinAustinMarket.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Showing at Pine Belt Quilters meeting with inspiration photo<br />Enlarge to see grid over the photo</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>More foundation pieced tiny houses were added to an 8" x 10" quilt for Michele Martin in our Southern Fiber Artist group. Dawn Seymour showed us how to make faux fabric backgrounds using papers sandwiched between two layers of fusible interfacing. I used torn map pieces for my backgrounds and stitched more flying geese.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey6uCaGQIGuziZEXF-_A_ay8wKE17P9U6-Ggri7sPGTF5mDSydZMUhTyY3Kps23BPd7Vya75LoruUefb8oSWzueIWcSmzUd9Y58IEBIOgrlYM8-8Xe-mvThMuBF3LOjDAGcTCffOhvOGhk2RZ9cSgiyF5lqxEntLF6dSZykp2FRrGcHINvzxuEOCmUlY/s2016/IMG_0983.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey6uCaGQIGuziZEXF-_A_ay8wKE17P9U6-Ggri7sPGTF5mDSydZMUhTyY3Kps23BPd7Vya75LoruUefb8oSWzueIWcSmzUd9Y58IEBIOgrlYM8-8Xe-mvThMuBF3LOjDAGcTCffOhvOGhk2RZ9cSgiyF5lqxEntLF6dSZykp2FRrGcHINvzxuEOCmUlY/w300-h400/IMG_0983.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny Houses, 8" x 10"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2V08BZBsOUk68mvlj_MeF59tfnLdDEduvCXcxjyThl_F6XPFd3b6f-JIOeIPq_zYIDhvSL7haKyTsuBPp5hIsD8qmZ5KrjiYwrRc2mznc-0utc4j-o9WC2bVIzX0kXIFDdGoU1sWZplvs7-fpJPYR8mtUGcNslJ3r99h2Q6xPvQYLhara7DMpakOeqA/s2016/IMG_1017.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2V08BZBsOUk68mvlj_MeF59tfnLdDEduvCXcxjyThl_F6XPFd3b6f-JIOeIPq_zYIDhvSL7haKyTsuBPp5hIsD8qmZ5KrjiYwrRc2mznc-0utc4j-o9WC2bVIzX0kXIFDdGoU1sWZplvs7-fpJPYR8mtUGcNslJ3r99h2Q6xPvQYLhara7DMpakOeqA/w300-h400/IMG_1017.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flying Geese over Lake Michigan, 9" x 11"</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-56947230211068677102024-01-31T22:38:00.000-06:002024-01-31T22:38:08.045-06:00January and Quilting 101<p>This month has been filled with so many quilting techniques I learned years ago that it feels like Quilting 101. For me a new year doesn't necessarily mean resolutions as much as a clearing out and reorganization of my supplies and looking over unfinished projects. I shredded lots of paperwork, thinking "why did I keep this anyway?" I discarded lots of instructions and pieces of projects. But when I came across the box of foundation piecing patterns, fabric strips, and triangles, I remembered how much I loved foundation piecing. So I finished the 16 Square-in-a-Square blocks and assembled them with black sashing. I found a lot of smaller blocks on fabric foundations ready to be sashed and joined. I must have been fascinated with checks, plaids, and stripes when I cut these triangles and squares.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgW3zIVif00PXHXpoN3TVtNuqAJ44CY2tcTiBE6Sp0luCIEbbKlcHfoDZYkW4uQyoLOLbD0ItS2g9KTOGwg-drFWDXH2cnCwAEKJG2dmyy5wApwIz1aDLKOVfJe7AvN1SMWEDQOkf2VbK01EXn5wqkhiRp_DFEf0ESnp0nUyR_Y2JIxnNbLoaTqUc-g0/s1570/image0%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgW3zIVif00PXHXpoN3TVtNuqAJ44CY2tcTiBE6Sp0luCIEbbKlcHfoDZYkW4uQyoLOLbD0ItS2g9KTOGwg-drFWDXH2cnCwAEKJG2dmyy5wApwIz1aDLKOVfJe7AvN1SMWEDQOkf2VbK01EXn5wqkhiRp_DFEf0ESnp0nUyR_Y2JIxnNbLoaTqUc-g0/w385-h400/image0%20(2).jpeg" width="385" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These 6" blocks will finish about 30" square</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uwOWQLFxyAQuGwn9h4ZrqstdY_aPvxLxpmJmG87Yjp0yhcGdhw_i2PfaKlEodQoAN_aQLvM07RUewi3mg-7rwtAZpaG1vdb1D-6L2yqfBA4fh167RS0THBGgZqV0Hpvn9NZRCL2IymFrgON1K0rMWbKwQrNbJFgn2WR3KLMWahQIH2cjsiz8nZsbyxo/s2016/image1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uwOWQLFxyAQuGwn9h4ZrqstdY_aPvxLxpmJmG87Yjp0yhcGdhw_i2PfaKlEodQoAN_aQLvM07RUewi3mg-7rwtAZpaG1vdb1D-6L2yqfBA4fh167RS0THBGgZqV0Hpvn9NZRCL2IymFrgON1K0rMWbKwQrNbJFgn2WR3KLMWahQIH2cjsiz8nZsbyxo/w300-h400/image1.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of some 6" blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOUQ0FNB5vpzMGuQOcvy4R1oZPECnEbeKADq3nXwdQ0X5eeeTjA4-G5KwDTNHgKUyRs1PQnWbPZXvuluJJtx9zJj1wGTfJbYUxqdvGSHzh-l_e4MLYrtuOIX_1hPYpbyKDNVkfgLJ0vMfgRXNs-v2bYSIkL89QJIwDPZ7jM5rm3IryxE3tirTPbb2iqk/s2016/image4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOUQ0FNB5vpzMGuQOcvy4R1oZPECnEbeKADq3nXwdQ0X5eeeTjA4-G5KwDTNHgKUyRs1PQnWbPZXvuluJJtx9zJj1wGTfJbYUxqdvGSHzh-l_e4MLYrtuOIX_1hPYpbyKDNVkfgLJ0vMfgRXNs-v2bYSIkL89QJIwDPZ7jM5rm3IryxE3tirTPbb2iqk/w300-h400/image4.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are about 5"</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>I made a bunch of tiny houses and a row of flying geese. Only one row. These are fiddly, but batik fabrics make them possible. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyqyknfvygvYD9OdMhQZc7Hz7g6q9ce715zBWroJlgn6v4NwXWFpS3MNt3k0Em5tempaFNzBJQI5SDaF91EZlhmZs_33f44zPFG9_UIxUroQy71TaTvmTTizOVBuxe-jSBU-L7Q0dTlohNW3hBBtFk_GVxrUo5cJNjmLT-BKcO7ZlkcVz_cov84UIHKQ/s2016/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyqyknfvygvYD9OdMhQZc7Hz7g6q9ce715zBWroJlgn6v4NwXWFpS3MNt3k0Em5tempaFNzBJQI5SDaF91EZlhmZs_33f44zPFG9_UIxUroQy71TaTvmTTizOVBuxe-jSBU-L7Q0dTlohNW3hBBtFk_GVxrUo5cJNjmLT-BKcO7ZlkcVz_cov84UIHKQ/w300-h400/image2.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny houses on an 8" x 10" quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVcNeiEjz4xZO1-byC2t1MBLlNuteWwsDP-KeRtpA0Q5gLGf2ykzfWu6oAMA8N3c7OUG_CkG-LCFYadEp3EtgUq24g214hlMPbkPgroQhItJjMDkmTro3It39EIXgDyeizyDLSzcL24BWhS1RUrksQn-6-yNV8gp-btbnKnAXjqEGYOb20RrDJ6xXkwM/s2016/image3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVcNeiEjz4xZO1-byC2t1MBLlNuteWwsDP-KeRtpA0Q5gLGf2ykzfWu6oAMA8N3c7OUG_CkG-LCFYadEp3EtgUq24g214hlMPbkPgroQhItJjMDkmTro3It39EIXgDyeizyDLSzcL24BWhS1RUrksQn-6-yNV8gp-btbnKnAXjqEGYOb20RrDJ6xXkwM/w300-h400/image3.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raw flying geese before adding border</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFaYGX6uKZ2QPlkf03bb9AZTti84eEnhOHVP6tnnBDO-HkGn9l2k6CD4xDEjrLWiLXahmP1JqAUHCHTI7jjqngnV_wI3YgvU70hNi01FYjPuV5GPywScaRl6Zv4x3Nh_j-lgP_UWxwfU-ACo0TLwVh9ubKA6K5I2NTyWnHOC8tou4wrPMqDTCe_aDcjQ/s2016/IMG_0981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFaYGX6uKZ2QPlkf03bb9AZTti84eEnhOHVP6tnnBDO-HkGn9l2k6CD4xDEjrLWiLXahmP1JqAUHCHTI7jjqngnV_wI3YgvU70hNi01FYjPuV5GPywScaRl6Zv4x3Nh_j-lgP_UWxwfU-ACo0TLwVh9ubKA6K5I2NTyWnHOC8tou4wrPMqDTCe_aDcjQ/w300-h400/IMG_0981.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With borders</td></tr></tbody></table><div>We had several days and nights of below freezing temps, cold enough that my pot plants I had brought into the garage lost their leaves. I'm hoping they will make it. Elizabeth and Rahrah and I hibernated in the warm house. I warmed a blanket in the dryer for Lacey in the garage on the coldest nights. She would often find a patch of sunshine in the yard in the daytime.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyxzR0U_fakVelg3gmOLEVGr0pyfJ3vDgHs4b8AOC38ikAEEsH417GTciV87_YXT6delXRd7r77Yk7AA6YI5GQjvLaVXwC7Nh6lChP3oAjnSgV276rgCI9Xcgi9f69cgCbaasMHtVEB5Xx_Bzxdeki3hWy24lhn8P-kQ6Ky-nSb5_5Gb9KuV5OprIgEw/s1454/IMG_0962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1454" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyxzR0U_fakVelg3gmOLEVGr0pyfJ3vDgHs4b8AOC38ikAEEsH417GTciV87_YXT6delXRd7r77Yk7AA6YI5GQjvLaVXwC7Nh6lChP3oAjnSgV276rgCI9Xcgi9f69cgCbaasMHtVEB5Xx_Bzxdeki3hWy24lhn8P-kQ6Ky-nSb5_5Gb9KuV5OprIgEw/w400-h289/IMG_0962.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lacey soaking up some sunshine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-57609533235291909972024-01-01T00:39:00.003-06:002024-01-01T00:40:12.702-06:00Goodbye to 2023<p> The year has flown by and if I had to reflect and report on the happenings I would be hard-pressed to recall most of them. Some do stand out as special and totally unexpected, like being included in <a href="http://quiltfolk.com">Quiltfolk</a>'s Issue #26 featuring Mississippi quilters. Then there was being the <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth</a> artist and creating my quilt "Prelude" and having a three-week long exhibit of my art at Downey Gallery at <a href="http://ubchm.org">University Baptist Church</a>. There were meetings with quilting friends in Pine Belt Quilters, Southern Fiber Artists, and Mississippi Quilt Association. I attended several enjoyable and enlightening courses at <a href="https://www.usm.edu/lifelong-learning/index.php">OLLI</a> (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and look forward to more in 2024. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybP0HY9yiW6S7aX7qjb_4Q0M3xRuZ-hFgOHpTxIxygy2oLDuKXL9VXKUVKEsdCcS5sIoTgO6lElqZB8cQG9lDj6MACc7wfXADAdZ7j86GS-m-jfBohxsJAKp1pfMD3mvbhPRpb8BajkFq8dJ5qKA_zJWbOO0ZmRzzz-OxQgubPA6fmwbIagxPyxk9_Lo/s4032/IMG_7566.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybP0HY9yiW6S7aX7qjb_4Q0M3xRuZ-hFgOHpTxIxygy2oLDuKXL9VXKUVKEsdCcS5sIoTgO6lElqZB8cQG9lDj6MACc7wfXADAdZ7j86GS-m-jfBohxsJAKp1pfMD3mvbhPRpb8BajkFq8dJ5qKA_zJWbOO0ZmRzzz-OxQgubPA6fmwbIagxPyxk9_Lo/w400-h300/IMG_7566.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth and I in Quiltfolk Magazine #26</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4H4q8ZLOI05fzy7eNublZqk2Qr4HjrXC77s9RfreEveMGEyFmk_bHl_H7vja1rJiU3W4LajaIE3BDDG7rlKvzyls3cfxU2YPxZBLuPuYSieUfrYtQgP4ANA-mFhaPtJePXl5O6m41N10mNz7I_Z5wmBuGqVaJRC1l1HYsele_sCkwx7ziOqst-ORBTM/s1269/IMG_3094%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1269" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4H4q8ZLOI05fzy7eNublZqk2Qr4HjrXC77s9RfreEveMGEyFmk_bHl_H7vja1rJiU3W4LajaIE3BDDG7rlKvzyls3cfxU2YPxZBLuPuYSieUfrYtQgP4ANA-mFhaPtJePXl5O6m41N10mNz7I_Z5wmBuGqVaJRC1l1HYsele_sCkwx7ziOqst-ORBTM/w400-h390/IMG_3094%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prelude, FestivalSouth featured artwork</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I've made quite a few fiber art pieces and participated in SMAA's 47th annual show. Daughter Linda and I are making several child/adult-size quilts from my inventory of fabric. I am diligently cleaning out, donating, using up, discarding lots of art/quilt supplies that have accumulated in my closets and shelves. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCI6Vav445paqRyIwuRIA1EglV5QgY8eb1Wy_YTNNaU2SGrfdAZOkrMvgGuyg5tUzMCyTmAN1S3HCOOzWPKpykvzNlbkDR5ya2R1ZXMqlT4YTTlypNHQqx6Aqxib08kLYmmT6nmMl2paUfPYJup7gFCbdXWYU-pEcK4rRSh7avuOYBLnF8xF_b3YNnTJs/s1280/IMG_0554.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1082" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCI6Vav445paqRyIwuRIA1EglV5QgY8eb1Wy_YTNNaU2SGrfdAZOkrMvgGuyg5tUzMCyTmAN1S3HCOOzWPKpykvzNlbkDR5ya2R1ZXMqlT4YTTlypNHQqx6Aqxib08kLYmmT6nmMl2paUfPYJup7gFCbdXWYU-pEcK4rRSh7avuOYBLnF8xF_b3YNnTJs/w339-h400/IMG_0554.jpg" width="339" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheesecloth Man with Pipe (at SMAA 47th art show)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindaM3eLdUIBrr5tKbI1Y2oP-odgagCEDdQs7uTgwLiZlOxCvfH5MjT9Qk_aeg0RiW6dXDcMspVHOHA2qjuRP41boQev3Wj2ZugPkiAI9CyI1x5vfb2d5UIFDxtjqyz_ybgSG4DJ48fRCjcZSaY85jPP-Fg7EtAkVVffPassYkCO9jAqp6lXRkaOL53a0/s2016/IMG_0828.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindaM3eLdUIBrr5tKbI1Y2oP-odgagCEDdQs7uTgwLiZlOxCvfH5MjT9Qk_aeg0RiW6dXDcMspVHOHA2qjuRP41boQev3Wj2ZugPkiAI9CyI1x5vfb2d5UIFDxtjqyz_ybgSG4DJ48fRCjcZSaY85jPP-Fg7EtAkVVffPassYkCO9jAqp6lXRkaOL53a0/w400-h300/IMG_0828.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gruffalo in the Jungle at SMAA art show</td></tr></tbody></table><div>There was lots of music at my church, in <a href="https://www.meistersingersofms.com/">Meistersingers</a>, and at concerts by USM students and faculty. I had lots of trees cut and trimmed in my yard so my house is more visible and I can enjoy an open view from my front porch. I discovered a new (to me) favorite writer--Ann Patchett--especially her "These Precious Days," "The Dutch House," "The Story of a Happy Marriage," and "Bel Canto." I have two more checked out from the library. <p>My cats Elizabeth and Rahrah both had serious illnesses last summer but are doing quite well again after their tenth birthdays. Lacy has become my outdoor cat and has gradually become quite friendly, while understanding the other cats will not allow her inside. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBPckbHbLYpYGPZLgxXsV7BNP5Bs31Kkeaf4YYeSugyBbLLRNwmkMQy7XQOFt94DBXp4seq496zLPY2fN1piKH8TtfKcdMykQ37anxpfoROYdapbyFO4yMtNObD0B9YdCgGqhwXcNT4-ip_qZ0JuomGorr1DfQlUkQ6rwei0ryyS8346KOWSeeTm9OtM/s1194/Laceyface.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1058" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBPckbHbLYpYGPZLgxXsV7BNP5Bs31Kkeaf4YYeSugyBbLLRNwmkMQy7XQOFt94DBXp4seq496zLPY2fN1piKH8TtfKcdMykQ37anxpfoROYdapbyFO4yMtNObD0B9YdCgGqhwXcNT4-ip_qZ0JuomGorr1DfQlUkQ6rwei0ryyS8346KOWSeeTm9OtM/w355-h400/Laceyface.jpeg" width="355" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lacey, my outdoor cat</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcniyFiSy8Ev-Ym6jzZ_xhuKLnJ-J1SWpisdPg7nQUO7z9gTPCtQM0UeQiEcFaKghUS9TDKlVF_74r2jvaCXFUYldGXotGlmSOzmRjSYQpfBqRwT0cJ7NuOoI0IYKojnFQzEnv9eZnlJ2nJ7ltPDsByVPCp4eqMstW4S9J1M8f41YpPJf5bXIOYQHAkU/s640/2catsinsink.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcniyFiSy8Ev-Ym6jzZ_xhuKLnJ-J1SWpisdPg7nQUO7z9gTPCtQM0UeQiEcFaKghUS9TDKlVF_74r2jvaCXFUYldGXotGlmSOzmRjSYQpfBqRwT0cJ7NuOoI0IYKojnFQzEnv9eZnlJ2nJ7ltPDsByVPCp4eqMstW4S9J1M8f41YpPJf5bXIOYQHAkU/w400-h300/2catsinsink.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah and Elizabeth prefer dripping water over water bowl</td></tr></tbody></table>Having achieved my 88th milestone birthday, I'm looking forward to more meaningful times with friends and family in 2024.<p></p></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-20040381789423721412023-12-23T21:38:00.000-06:002023-12-23T21:38:31.657-06:00Busy December<p>December is always jam-packed with music, get-togethers, party food, letter/card writing, and gift-giving. Some people add decorating, shopping, and mailing to that list, but there is very little of that here. My quilt-robed Santa and my Boehm porcelain nativity set (which is in a china cabinet all year) are my usual. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIZNkJfmZjugGn_mPhic5w1RnhlROE0uOw5E8ilQGaFLzFwHvyQQ4TW0cY3KKkaGBme7pL_o6bS-VpJ_TDJiCF9B5vsZRMSRThVViDNsbKVDHXQNeXz_J5nilFL2ZTK07MQbQts2Rjp_1nROZypIp6F2N-HxCG2HEP3rRv0yrzL40LqRYaP0ggZCHEBI/s3264/20191208_205339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIZNkJfmZjugGn_mPhic5w1RnhlROE0uOw5E8ilQGaFLzFwHvyQQ4TW0cY3KKkaGBme7pL_o6bS-VpJ_TDJiCF9B5vsZRMSRThVViDNsbKVDHXQNeXz_J5nilFL2ZTK07MQbQts2Rjp_1nROZypIp6F2N-HxCG2HEP3rRv0yrzL40LqRYaP0ggZCHEBI/s320/20191208_205339.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriutctZUnTg-vYCdXZJ2ZBn2CEdaQFn0j41E7u4zl7fDMHk8AM7rn7W2U3cCEaGg81zbqTLLctj2Oy8T_UhawM4oCDe9FeF6M5DERZhlOeae71GEeOTdSfpcjStFnCzL3KX8074rlFB5YPLQnj5ti4_f_rAJOCCyiCO_AXy240UnHgB9ijRUbeRDPZqc/s2428/20191208_210150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2324" data-original-width="2428" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriutctZUnTg-vYCdXZJ2ZBn2CEdaQFn0j41E7u4zl7fDMHk8AM7rn7W2U3cCEaGg81zbqTLLctj2Oy8T_UhawM4oCDe9FeF6M5DERZhlOeae71GEeOTdSfpcjStFnCzL3KX8074rlFB5YPLQnj5ti4_f_rAJOCCyiCO_AXy240UnHgB9ijRUbeRDPZqc/s320/20191208_210150.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotILxrP25dX5Fw5_w0akV9znW2PJRQ-noYV15UcUj6aMkOxN0Y_0c8rs6RZez50CAL0mARZBxb8TwDg67R8YlEhHfGwf-ot0I0TvEgp1mHsbZgntNs8CWqFLmQxTA_I1QNi83pcJvIZAde_stTEG9b8_wkBUmdw7to2QNvmPX_TyOm2kWlSAcwl84FOY/s3264/20191208_210205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotILxrP25dX5Fw5_w0akV9znW2PJRQ-noYV15UcUj6aMkOxN0Y_0c8rs6RZez50CAL0mARZBxb8TwDg67R8YlEhHfGwf-ot0I0TvEgp1mHsbZgntNs8CWqFLmQxTA_I1QNi83pcJvIZAde_stTEG9b8_wkBUmdw7to2QNvmPX_TyOm2kWlSAcwl84FOY/s320/20191208_210205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Music (singing or hearing) is usually my favorite part of Christmas. USM's orchestra and community chorus presented a beautiful program at Main Street Baptist Church. My amazingly talented friends Lei and Xin played a program for us at <a href="http://ubchm.org">University Baptist Church</a>. We decorate with our blue cut-out banners along with poinsettias and greenery. I picked up the poinsettias from Vesly's nursery--what a sight! Hattiesburg's Historic Neighborhood is beautiful with candles on every street. We enjoyed visiting on Jennifer and John-Mark Brown's porch.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLKw7IXJ4lKDlSdOF3Obv_MW3FKfaQMWNiOaa1oOqrHc1iLPkxzixVw2-KhXoe0h-ajDzeL_mflgnk70gQtHOkQUsMwvhVcby6mk9lhxwPSNoww0UHfpfEgdqFa1YVdwop6e51O4yN-DvPUGAsbYT1v79ADoBGDIuiinT9lGtA9z2EodaWWP2y5FRdmw/s2016/IMG_0784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLKw7IXJ4lKDlSdOF3Obv_MW3FKfaQMWNiOaa1oOqrHc1iLPkxzixVw2-KhXoe0h-ajDzeL_mflgnk70gQtHOkQUsMwvhVcby6mk9lhxwPSNoww0UHfpfEgdqFa1YVdwop6e51O4yN-DvPUGAsbYT1v79ADoBGDIuiinT9lGtA9z2EodaWWP2y5FRdmw/w400-h300/IMG_0784.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USM Orchestra/Choirs Holiday Spectacular</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAmK113pDdViZHIWpUnhyjWRn9094Aaw-3e_Ow82I3QtxILZl_BVPY4qis9QCuNs5CfSOUMS63SJ0WqCvlYssXmfeFkJ7AIDYZYVLuQOoZlAPpNFz82185oeqvjIKgjnbFbLrpTI0I7j28XOcWwrU6stgaGCQbOYMToBvFDSrAg9MGow-yfKDKjD2nTs/s2016/IMG_0852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-a1NWsgL4kgj-oBHRpzplihT2kEroJObB2vFFz8ofQYqSBCIeCBRZvHGY4xRrlf_DMX9XCydlTgHWUTIB3C1ajAwIeCWOY-zQnMVta2FLe5zKqvEHD78jbE_oMIWbycggJLJTabs8Qg2IoM_jSYUC5MwAK9V90kEGx-RkytREWTk_MOKoJbtXK9Fq9XM/s2016/IMG_0789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-a1NWsgL4kgj-oBHRpzplihT2kEroJObB2vFFz8ofQYqSBCIeCBRZvHGY4xRrlf_DMX9XCydlTgHWUTIB3C1ajAwIeCWOY-zQnMVta2FLe5zKqvEHD78jbE_oMIWbycggJLJTabs8Qg2IoM_jSYUC5MwAK9V90kEGx-RkytREWTk_MOKoJbtXK9Fq9XM/w400-h300/IMG_0789.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poinsettias at Vesly's Nursery</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAmK113pDdViZHIWpUnhyjWRn9094Aaw-3e_Ow82I3QtxILZl_BVPY4qis9QCuNs5CfSOUMS63SJ0WqCvlYssXmfeFkJ7AIDYZYVLuQOoZlAPpNFz82185oeqvjIKgjnbFbLrpTI0I7j28XOcWwrU6stgaGCQbOYMToBvFDSrAg9MGow-yfKDKjD2nTs/s2016/IMG_0852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4r0i-YIaFcH7G3Q9XjL9aurRQg3MzgcCqgKZx4xhYzo0QmyVVh-lVPTx_k0m_iNoljUughgcMKkbRqCFB-xEb6daXZQk5XAUmeQ2m-HDXbKv0XdTBpL3ixAddgSTAB8lmKPKRFSqH6k9VMM0llBLYqGwSIGeMJGVyCAiT3-Y1NdaZ1JjQEXyrBU3Go8/s2016/IMG_0837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4r0i-YIaFcH7G3Q9XjL9aurRQg3MzgcCqgKZx4xhYzo0QmyVVh-lVPTx_k0m_iNoljUughgcMKkbRqCFB-xEb6daXZQk5XAUmeQ2m-HDXbKv0XdTBpL3ixAddgSTAB8lmKPKRFSqH6k9VMM0llBLYqGwSIGeMJGVyCAiT3-Y1NdaZ1JjQEXyrBU3Go8/w400-h300/IMG_0837.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Candlit Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://www.southmississippiart.org/">South Mississippi Art Association</a> has its annual show in December and it is fun to show my fiber art and have it accepted as ART along with oil, watercolor, and sculpture. My Cheesecloth Man with Pipe was a hit (and sold), but this kids' art piece, "Gruffalo in the Jungle" (inspired by Ellee Rigney's drawing), drew too many comments on Facebook to count. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuPWP8WMSiyORfh-RBLo6FttoH_w2qiw-GDas06l_JAjo7CmX4pnAseV4tpoiQvfeM3vCkjdzCf7GepbetytAyK9j3deAAbOrdF5wELBTdp7h9urdsLx2hl2GlwB-GaStu7UZDhA0BNlH0GfE93ild3wNCIPyP9HkEPkqoth_05kMb9WPl4-wqFqtmCI/s1280/IMG_0554.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1082" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuPWP8WMSiyORfh-RBLo6FttoH_w2qiw-GDas06l_JAjo7CmX4pnAseV4tpoiQvfeM3vCkjdzCf7GepbetytAyK9j3deAAbOrdF5wELBTdp7h9urdsLx2hl2GlwB-GaStu7UZDhA0BNlH0GfE93ild3wNCIPyP9HkEPkqoth_05kMb9WPl4-wqFqtmCI/w339-h400/IMG_0554.jpg" width="339" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheesecloth Man with Pipe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWeDytmGt4w0R_0atpwa7P8UzmkYufUoDKslXvCWBXRUfvvnGzfPPhJRGUGexAxkn2tFQkIIjCzKxVyGTGOikp7rOk5oOWsu11Sca7DuJyT4u7URSEu0G-CShtGF-8A_LXM0C2Vhm08DUSAuRO5ut3Yn8bDihoUkVX2ppUfOMIzdhIbtshlK4KTGtvl4/s2016/IMG_0828.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWeDytmGt4w0R_0atpwa7P8UzmkYufUoDKslXvCWBXRUfvvnGzfPPhJRGUGexAxkn2tFQkIIjCzKxVyGTGOikp7rOk5oOWsu11Sca7DuJyT4u7URSEu0G-CShtGF-8A_LXM0C2Vhm08DUSAuRO5ut3Yn8bDihoUkVX2ppUfOMIzdhIbtshlK4KTGtvl4/w400-h300/IMG_0828.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Gruffalo in the Jungle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSqzdaBI1LTGR0U9ZteIACtMLrLRho_AMRzcANWtPxuJU4adsRB9hGc8qedmvpfDzvchTEHrEVu-HDFWKJEkAWBl1taFrLHNQD_3WUq4Oxhu1eTkODYWEiB4pbnxNd1Xf3of1q7xfGsASkU89LEBPG8bxE4ibslCYb_9R220u8lOczR96e_rcwCkD3R4/s2016/IMG_0829.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSqzdaBI1LTGR0U9ZteIACtMLrLRho_AMRzcANWtPxuJU4adsRB9hGc8qedmvpfDzvchTEHrEVu-HDFWKJEkAWBl1taFrLHNQD_3WUq4Oxhu1eTkODYWEiB4pbnxNd1Xf3of1q7xfGsASkU89LEBPG8bxE4ibslCYb_9R220u8lOczR96e_rcwCkD3R4/w300-h400/IMG_0829.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunflower with 2nd place ribbon</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My local quilt guild, Pine Belt Quilters, works throughout the year, and it is rewarding in December to see the joy the quilts bring to the agencies that receive them. We filled several tables with the quilts and stockings, toys, and personal items. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkNW7AC7ulpZtN0zu7yFb6NOnHZX1FWCgDSo4n5HWj9NpBlmjHtjdGxRkS_coFunWM3dhG6c9O0I-QpPcELBh7urQFwXNHYxeCci6nmiKb8JJ1s21t4psLQZygIYKSl59kiPDBbgwfs7k-3zh9yNt74LcViM9JhqMtXIm-1mNsCkNWNXr9VFqtIc6sC8/s2016/IMG_0855.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkNW7AC7ulpZtN0zu7yFb6NOnHZX1FWCgDSo4n5HWj9NpBlmjHtjdGxRkS_coFunWM3dhG6c9O0I-QpPcELBh7urQFwXNHYxeCci6nmiKb8JJ1s21t4psLQZygIYKSl59kiPDBbgwfs7k-3zh9yNt74LcViM9JhqMtXIm-1mNsCkNWNXr9VFqtIc6sC8/w300-h400/IMG_0855.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rhonda Mowry and Karen Weinberg moving quilts from Choral Hall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgwk46rnaCHeq470GanZLLAx0vjrPZ9KNAbbOZ6O_e-CjCGATJTYlfwGyQReMH7j7C3VFGfTdzKpTWGaQgpEE2knRwZU-8UZD6iCEgGm7nV3NJpWNKk0YdocuqEi8fJJSEpp7jeRHGosVH8nIgAO_UV8NY6ydarhxkqrBBiLURhz7bAv8f92s2txnOwk/s2016/IMG_0857.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgwk46rnaCHeq470GanZLLAx0vjrPZ9KNAbbOZ6O_e-CjCGATJTYlfwGyQReMH7j7C3VFGfTdzKpTWGaQgpEE2knRwZU-8UZD6iCEgGm7nV3NJpWNKk0YdocuqEi8fJJSEpp7jeRHGosVH8nIgAO_UV8NY6ydarhxkqrBBiLURhz7bAv8f92s2txnOwk/w400-h300/IMG_0857.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table piled with stockings, toys, personal items</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVAD-JQLT2r9WWw0CM5qnN0plH-13kTD5jDt18CBFN6d0csjw4IKCH-8KVS5-yQVnQdvfrQmuPI95hOaqhTMW7NUCyr1zI2v4fnyBkGIUVWNga21BXC-h85aJCBDq19jCFNQ7Ab9ikbu0mWQOSehl2-YGjUta4hd-npYHgYsO6tHPSZVaEmFZny4_6xY/s2016/IMG_0860.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVAD-JQLT2r9WWw0CM5qnN0plH-13kTD5jDt18CBFN6d0csjw4IKCH-8KVS5-yQVnQdvfrQmuPI95hOaqhTMW7NUCyr1zI2v4fnyBkGIUVWNga21BXC-h85aJCBDq19jCFNQ7Ab9ikbu0mWQOSehl2-YGjUta4hd-npYHgYsO6tHPSZVaEmFZny4_6xY/w400-h300/IMG_0860.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the tables of quilts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnXQOJ7Z-tb_WeKq-7wlmjaTuJOJtUTMkNZUX3FOKH7zbJ2KiD7eQYCwc9enDPAhblAdbxMKFc3mC9VI_qkdPPY3nKc7B_C91N7SPWs43rB0TzZeTGNv-QiWv30Qfqfz9DZMznKQ4BzfyOtooSU6hZ270_VYMwPlNGiwiCfjx-ci_iN62wl1vqmn8sKQ/s2016/IMG_0862.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnXQOJ7Z-tb_WeKq-7wlmjaTuJOJtUTMkNZUX3FOKH7zbJ2KiD7eQYCwc9enDPAhblAdbxMKFc3mC9VI_qkdPPY3nKc7B_C91N7SPWs43rB0TzZeTGNv-QiWv30Qfqfz9DZMznKQ4BzfyOtooSU6hZ270_VYMwPlNGiwiCfjx-ci_iN62wl1vqmn8sKQ/w400-h300/IMG_0862.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Agency reps tell us how the quilts are appreciated<br /> (Akwete Muhammad with Habitat for Humanity speaking)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My sasanqua bush has been blooming the whole month of December. With only a few really cold nights, the begonias left over from summer still look good. I'll leave them as long as they are blooming. The larger pots have been moved into the garage. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpqmvxpEdPMHADuqVgb-HKqX7YOxwDNJsDuajC7P75Ua-VkIUFWM-1X2PRDtSLzKfhzZ_jvTtjQMk9rvcF6B4xXANBt7cln9-u7Goi_pZVegbafECu0RnXtH_ACkLKFckCTOWI8izOvnSTO5mCCBOp7R3rxo1artAb0Iz2UfYqJgaItRlJOS3nBk5gmk/s2016/IMG_0789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK34vfQPFcy_mYzNEphPa39_wxy5aMOO3_yNsjKyHzjDkqcZmE34pnzqejj8uPyFzIIz6s72UdKwvrGzg1XmzMMRpOk-oRjmIYPI4JzXMgJzYWUQ-OxWE6o-eA9P15yZ5qECVwCsw0eK1MfhMxsKDZIrLrxCXuT3lJ3CndwvLtSBQmbgc6Z7wIJUghtJI/s2016/IMG_0883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK34vfQPFcy_mYzNEphPa39_wxy5aMOO3_yNsjKyHzjDkqcZmE34pnzqejj8uPyFzIIz6s72UdKwvrGzg1XmzMMRpOk-oRjmIYPI4JzXMgJzYWUQ-OxWE6o-eA9P15yZ5qECVwCsw0eK1MfhMxsKDZIrLrxCXuT3lJ3CndwvLtSBQmbgc6Z7wIJUghtJI/w300-h400/IMG_0883.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sasanqua bush in full bloom</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLtDruD4MD_-7WK2kV4non1VKNTIUKBcOy1GAOjBb58lm2kr-V8kL9wkTerSYsRRhox2-2auky0i_lUrc27n5FU8ZM63UZ-Z7lbPebKWknIoE171CKipRuaPcGnXVwd5tp26K0wcME-p4uDg9SRdqnd9WZu7J37iAGxkAenTzpMv7gEIk2U44Rs7mCtY/s2016/IMG_0885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLtDruD4MD_-7WK2kV4non1VKNTIUKBcOy1GAOjBb58lm2kr-V8kL9wkTerSYsRRhox2-2auky0i_lUrc27n5FU8ZM63UZ-Z7lbPebKWknIoE171CKipRuaPcGnXVwd5tp26K0wcME-p4uDg9SRdqnd9WZu7J37iAGxkAenTzpMv7gEIk2U44Rs7mCtY/w400-h300/IMG_0885.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Begonias still blooming</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2BE1tCX4H7jvlgEAxsKtrzXiw2c4bzzbQXG22fg89LYvwwE0XXplWVLCc7EhpL9s4ddh_IHtF3Droa2H7nC5poytIf6Y3YbvaDFZCMooD_TTxy6qjmooa622h37IEwanhL5aKnbgyYbENU4C76rHj8L00Q0BIak5_620WPoLfP3Y1aehCh9AO8Yi5QM/s2016/IMG_0905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2BE1tCX4H7jvlgEAxsKtrzXiw2c4bzzbQXG22fg89LYvwwE0XXplWVLCc7EhpL9s4ddh_IHtF3Droa2H7nC5poytIf6Y3YbvaDFZCMooD_TTxy6qjmooa622h37IEwanhL5aKnbgyYbENU4C76rHj8L00Q0BIak5_620WPoLfP3Y1aehCh9AO8Yi5QM/w300-h400/IMG_0905.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the pink carpet </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-58168823603191544652023-12-03T22:00:00.001-06:002023-12-03T22:00:53.350-06:00Introducing Lacey, My Outdoor Cat<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXolszZ_oFcp-D6fOzZurMYVqffxVQua07uCogK20qdK0hP50WTeF7FpRkmoxWPiAjXrzmxHUwV9Ueqm6INHTdNZ-_4K21Cz-hf1UaN7KXLsZ67sSG53KwZBg4f4bHEtVucF4iFzH2b3sRucWskCUJOTRJMsuCfkPKZ7js5fi4w5mGTKZMzuMxTifuBfA/s1194/Laceyface.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1058" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXolszZ_oFcp-D6fOzZurMYVqffxVQua07uCogK20qdK0hP50WTeF7FpRkmoxWPiAjXrzmxHUwV9Ueqm6INHTdNZ-_4K21Cz-hf1UaN7KXLsZ67sSG53KwZBg4f4bHEtVucF4iFzH2b3sRucWskCUJOTRJMsuCfkPKZ7js5fi4w5mGTKZMzuMxTifuBfA/w355-h400/Laceyface.jpeg" width="355" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet Lacey</td></tr></tbody></table> I have mentioned several times the orange marmalade-colored stray cat that moved in under my little shop building in June with her four (about) 8-week old kittens. I didn't need another cat but I couldn't let this mama starve. After trapping and getting two kittens to the shelter, I trapped her and got her spayed and released back here. The last two kittens disappeared and mama cat came and went, sometimes disappearing for days before showing back up. She was very vocal but kept her distance. She's beautiful, with splotches of color rather than being tabby-striped.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscCBJchtSXOpM12EI_xIln29G1vSnQmBFBji-1GFP92tr9cfdnVtGkm4igKwJ0HGTgaUb0yW6iJQiz0xzWzsxaUIiiuZXw8rWo8uvDKGxdr6khBW8Tzq7WBiotR2v67ls-lcnFyiqgwswyw14up6uqPkRqteP21LTfhRWm9QnT7P0ASvT8rvaOv7DEhs/s640/Laceyporchfur.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscCBJchtSXOpM12EI_xIln29G1vSnQmBFBji-1GFP92tr9cfdnVtGkm4igKwJ0HGTgaUb0yW6iJQiz0xzWzsxaUIiiuZXw8rWo8uvDKGxdr6khBW8Tzq7WBiotR2v67ls-lcnFyiqgwswyw14up6uqPkRqteP21LTfhRWm9QnT7P0ASvT8rvaOv7DEhs/s320/Laceyporchfur.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnpPYocZiCA1W6EwT8TNtv_TKIBOzx4mQE6XmN5KylgvSE1Xp43LRWOqF5kKPQ91ET_X5f53DHdEFSjgru5Meov64SG3u24Ot17IuFtMKW7bXdpY2uiE-9jfRtcchxcDvaO4RoB68ZvGZeLhpzfEzhj0KL9RlxAd1Iz6rcWyHrN0CzKXCnASkLnNpyp8/s640/Laceyporchwalk.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnpPYocZiCA1W6EwT8TNtv_TKIBOzx4mQE6XmN5KylgvSE1Xp43LRWOqF5kKPQ91ET_X5f53DHdEFSjgru5Meov64SG3u24Ot17IuFtMKW7bXdpY2uiE-9jfRtcchxcDvaO4RoB68ZvGZeLhpzfEzhj0KL9RlxAd1Iz6rcWyHrN0CzKXCnASkLnNpyp8/s320/Laceyporchwalk.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p> I called her Kitty or Mama but thought if she stayed I needed to give her a proper name. Last week when the yard guys were replacing the drainage pipe across the back yard, they discovered a dog tag for Lacey, the German Shepherd who used to live here with her former owner (how long ago before I bought the house in 2004?). So it seemed fitting for this cat to be called Lacey.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oQixQzeL-310F0vC_ZrcIagOYN00jiSTDEuXvDs6FyyzmANTmgG8QX5QAiqli72BfPEbUvRvZwapGMmyln-ZxPCBDw7IdRRzWPPv_7PXQZNzxjVkJdQBvEeVZx9NxPdSHPgANRIzxdpQsAq_ya3PqwUGQhxgv-mQsTCEU64GrEP3DEEkHxglspZOI6w/s640/Laceytag.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="608" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oQixQzeL-310F0vC_ZrcIagOYN00jiSTDEuXvDs6FyyzmANTmgG8QX5QAiqli72BfPEbUvRvZwapGMmyln-ZxPCBDw7IdRRzWPPv_7PXQZNzxjVkJdQBvEeVZx9NxPdSHPgANRIzxdpQsAq_ya3PqwUGQhxgv-mQsTCEU64GrEP3DEEkHxglspZOI6w/w190-h200/Laceytag.jpeg" width="190" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table> She has gradually learned to trust me, following me to the mailbox or on walks, running to me for food, and finally accepting brief pettings and even jumping up into my lap. I have made a warm place in the garage for her to sleep on cold nights if she chooses. She enjoys watching for birds in the sunshine of the back yard, but is sometimes gone for hours--to her other home? She is my cat but on her terms. She has briefly checked out the house (when I had Elizabeth and Rahrah closed up) and seems to understand that they will not permit her inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyW6QzKXeUd8E7YTF7QzgddKud2yvQ7bo2rJoL8Ud2rNgYreaT29JBMbozTaJfi6HMsXKKOjgXHhtMDzhWscPrbmiltN2azaIrvsH1Yyt0_G3hSONLE2O6QLow-9pyvUXM4iT1cgjsR8DqLgQ1JvBqNnqAhQaEc-vv67Npfay4EIhmmx_86rjoEWwk14/s640/Laceygaragebed.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyW6QzKXeUd8E7YTF7QzgddKud2yvQ7bo2rJoL8Ud2rNgYreaT29JBMbozTaJfi6HMsXKKOjgXHhtMDzhWscPrbmiltN2azaIrvsH1Yyt0_G3hSONLE2O6QLow-9pyvUXM4iT1cgjsR8DqLgQ1JvBqNnqAhQaEc-vv67Npfay4EIhmmx_86rjoEWwk14/s320/Laceygaragebed.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtePU6bMHuIVjrCcg5NCRWGq_ViPG0ig3BxGoo0SbOx7hVqoZMPNmQa-nnoV412EkpHv1pl5XYryGn1ZcsD1BbdAOm62cc_Irr5-d3TgLgXX-dBhN9bQHSS4azx14_Cp8HnO8VLzVn8rCRraWzZE3lLvcjUHz4K-GEEhGLKseifWF0XKcdF2p8xBFNCo8/s640/Laceyonlap.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtePU6bMHuIVjrCcg5NCRWGq_ViPG0ig3BxGoo0SbOx7hVqoZMPNmQa-nnoV412EkpHv1pl5XYryGn1ZcsD1BbdAOm62cc_Irr5-d3TgLgXX-dBhN9bQHSS4azx14_Cp8HnO8VLzVn8rCRraWzZE3lLvcjUHz4K-GEEhGLKseifWF0XKcdF2p8xBFNCo8/s320/Laceyonlap.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7hoe5zu0GAwsfslDg2N_2oGj4pg6VBiuQw-l2mAUSFa9hHFlqlwNYfLxVC_tESBIXd6iwUbv77XH2NJUyQnbYw_0LF_AzSH5zKK_Qmd3fJpPPp_D1mpq8WGvuRXxvpjq8qlyoq8nXblye4vbeHDEk2Czw0iBm3icjSr2skBLHoLHRol3fKeYznq56Tk/s640/Laceysinkwindow.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7hoe5zu0GAwsfslDg2N_2oGj4pg6VBiuQw-l2mAUSFa9hHFlqlwNYfLxVC_tESBIXd6iwUbv77XH2NJUyQnbYw_0LF_AzSH5zKK_Qmd3fJpPPp_D1mpq8WGvuRXxvpjq8qlyoq8nXblye4vbeHDEk2Czw0iBm3icjSr2skBLHoLHRol3fKeYznq56Tk/s320/Laceysinkwindow.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">A neighborhood racoon discovered free food and learned to get into the food supply. Lacey joined in the fun. I have since secured the cat food and bird seed in two Oscar coolers with locking handles.</span></div><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkuuC3VhxqYnPPhtFps9rNeJsSlW1NZ9SUQDthVLGUV5WUJQcIM6_TTVjYyOLRFtXTpz_WCnLa4OO4UC5dsSrC1sPOjwZXQQ7M6C4gk-LPRaB0_RQGG5ycqeKUrtNyVMptI0nUOoQcygMR_6xH1Z_l9LwI9FygmfLJ3hW-5AxhJbk_PMmj0JyCResj0U/s320/Laceyinfood.jpeg" width="240" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy_MW7L1FS7DRrZ5BszTOSU8gwOrs3zJA_SsFHLHcT0JrgS9svZHSswGzU1vPdvj1MgoCa7U_YDTSo8UvGdMwAj5wh8oxx34y7CFU1scMtLvAhx9aC0cEBa28lIa50-a7P_zZPbDhJqOsvFR35x3OyRhfFSl990kI1YMGresGrZAQSaYLqcmIonb9n-0/s640/racoon.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="640" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy_MW7L1FS7DRrZ5BszTOSU8gwOrs3zJA_SsFHLHcT0JrgS9svZHSswGzU1vPdvj1MgoCa7U_YDTSo8UvGdMwAj5wh8oxx34y7CFU1scMtLvAhx9aC0cEBa28lIa50-a7P_zZPbDhJqOsvFR35x3OyRhfFSl990kI1YMGresGrZAQSaYLqcmIonb9n-0/s320/racoon.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-78356673933930609032023-11-18T10:54:00.005-06:002023-11-19T14:39:10.428-06:00Busy November<p>Along with delightful weather, I've enjoyed many musical events. My yard is bright and open but I'm still waiting for some landscape planting to be done. A drainage problem across my back driveway has been solved (I hope!) by a replaced pipe. Roots had grown into the old pipe where it had been cut during a cable installation. Grrrrr. Now I'm waiting for a heavy rain to see if the problem has been solved.</p><p>The Meistersingers concert featured Music for Royal Occasions, with organ and trumpet. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nYj5MH1SJWOXF7KurnbTt0W69-6iWWzpsZ4qZxG0YUqnmQIhiZ5-wjBo2z-5ziymyW90VwaQXtdNFanIBu6h38T2uxJFtG6gh7k-uqMWXq5AuVVVYZTwmHDHtsz9A96VJtelIYutYnliXDiDZ9P98Q_3ody-t00qzVHrwhj0zTSi-KzCYdX_XfJKFsg/s900/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023-4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nYj5MH1SJWOXF7KurnbTt0W69-6iWWzpsZ4qZxG0YUqnmQIhiZ5-wjBo2z-5ziymyW90VwaQXtdNFanIBu6h38T2uxJFtG6gh7k-uqMWXq5AuVVVYZTwmHDHtsz9A96VJtelIYutYnliXDiDZ9P98Q_3ody-t00qzVHrwhj0zTSi-KzCYdX_XfJKFsg/w400-h266/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian Church</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcxYxmG1XX7MS8Nc5vgGRmqZ24r9MPFBc6Pr8agIyzw3I_LL6bjFfRyEy0OKoJ_qMkFc5fzewT0Sn1D7Lb3sPBINqGItb0Gj5fIwpqjIKAK0dXw-pk6jPvCIDPE0dDSwx9IkDdgrGt8032Km_pav-lLYeVifsFr-fDR2BWLSW3sfTTsQx-5XxX4-cZ54/s960/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcxYxmG1XX7MS8Nc5vgGRmqZ24r9MPFBc6Pr8agIyzw3I_LL6bjFfRyEy0OKoJ_qMkFc5fzewT0Sn1D7Lb3sPBINqGItb0Gj5fIwpqjIKAK0dXw-pk6jPvCIDPE0dDSwx9IkDdgrGt8032Km_pav-lLYeVifsFr-fDR2BWLSW3sfTTsQx-5XxX4-cZ54/w400-h300/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my singing buddies, Gwen Combs, me, Jean Claire Bounds,<br /> Judith Collins, Janice Gundy </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1asRPetgvV7hyphenhyphen6THRIsdQkK990-Pre-MRd6Hp8VDwH2Gd-MbjPplzn-6hxXD3zGdOuk3wKZ1FS1InA6gDEomdBeypwjW6Dv4xfERrI06bAKlRsBNrh-QBWF5jSZWcMtS0PNh8YfyvPoNpYxrAYAxlkPsnVB2I4sjEFePkacMGNw41DtkUFtZFg059R8A/s960/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1asRPetgvV7hyphenhyphen6THRIsdQkK990-Pre-MRd6Hp8VDwH2Gd-MbjPplzn-6hxXD3zGdOuk3wKZ1FS1InA6gDEomdBeypwjW6Dv4xfERrI06bAKlRsBNrh-QBWF5jSZWcMtS0PNh8YfyvPoNpYxrAYAxlkPsnVB2I4sjEFePkacMGNw41DtkUFtZFg059R8A/w400-h300/Meistersingers-RoyalMusicConcertNov2023.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr Joel Dunlap, Conductor</td></tr></tbody></table>It is a privilege to have my artwork displayed as part of Main Street Gallery's Exhibit #4 for the months of November and December. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1hi4i0YmdB1IEbQENsMqCF_piBLbXC6qizZrgiZIWlEYZ_mGbqcPYm_0rU9SmrOcSZWrDK4ZjsCiGg0vRv8xyv_Nm7N42BF4jMNVB3TqxopskBFyr393WHti9OVK_U8eVwb1nUDW2hYiy_cZsUu5XgxaT0IgJ4EjzSmZci07tWchhOjn8mDkTIws1tQ/s4032/Exhibit%20%234.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1hi4i0YmdB1IEbQENsMqCF_piBLbXC6qizZrgiZIWlEYZ_mGbqcPYm_0rU9SmrOcSZWrDK4ZjsCiGg0vRv8xyv_Nm7N42BF4jMNVB3TqxopskBFyr393WHti9OVK_U8eVwb1nUDW2hYiy_cZsUu5XgxaT0IgJ4EjzSmZci07tWchhOjn8mDkTIws1tQ/s320/Exhibit%20%234.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>More musical events--Tom Kimmel and Michael Mille were at the Back Door Coffeehouse at University Baptist Church. It was wonderful having Tom back home, and we hope Michael will sing for us again.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKU1BQYnEET_YdmFsKdySA-NJc_9RrAGnyeHZYbv_Ra7d-KcnMnZo8llzqZjvh-EUjT0AETogkVjSx_7bEYNdk7mx890DxauuSVy54Jms-FfstMiOtJfHeQceeNoPW_9xvsD_jHpzJu3eaFyi9Mqj79S1xmeNgpvG3NiX0F7XS3v6IweaS-CkocLCPXE/s2986/IMG_0669.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="2986" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKU1BQYnEET_YdmFsKdySA-NJc_9RrAGnyeHZYbv_Ra7d-KcnMnZo8llzqZjvh-EUjT0AETogkVjSx_7bEYNdk7mx890DxauuSVy54Jms-FfstMiOtJfHeQceeNoPW_9xvsD_jHpzJu3eaFyi9Mqj79S1xmeNgpvG3NiX0F7XS3v6IweaS-CkocLCPXE/w400-h297/IMG_0669.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael Mille and Tom Kimmel</td></tr></tbody></table>I have loved Amahl and the Night Visitors since I first heard it (composed in the 1950's by Gian Carlo Minotti), and getitng to hear it really makes my Christmas, so it was a special treat to attend USM's production of this classic. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMxJoFX51P60HadlF78aeXqGvhGzJEA-pidHIZ5_-SfxY1iILA9wrdVopuvLh1btiBRWQakYfET95UYFckWIXpA8W8wpKZJb0qjYYTgwsmwfA0L-lhux91l_dv8A1BV4VIsGuhBuiZdrdhXV3JDsSjYz-iBiXETvTaIbZNRKXDbATRis95ldvQjAEtbQ/s2918/Amahl.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1814" data-original-width="2918" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMxJoFX51P60HadlF78aeXqGvhGzJEA-pidHIZ5_-SfxY1iILA9wrdVopuvLh1btiBRWQakYfET95UYFckWIXpA8W8wpKZJb0qjYYTgwsmwfA0L-lhux91l_dv8A1BV4VIsGuhBuiZdrdhXV3JDsSjYz-iBiXETvTaIbZNRKXDbATRis95ldvQjAEtbQ/w400-h249/Amahl.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>The USM Honors String Chamber Recital every spring and fall is one of my favorite events of the year. The students compete for two nights, and the winners are featured in a recital which my church hosts. Four or five groups perform and are judged for the top three winners. The talent and professionalism shown by these musicians sets them on a path for success. We are fortunate to become friends and be a small part of their journey. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfm3QwowyPrVKDuPkXSva8UtHEgPS8MkesErRP1YG_4S4YIRYmLypAYtOD3M4NxLeoGRfKeAiVwQC1A6bu_2kzgX7VoPAM_cge6Jtqk_npn3MpK3nt_5EtC2DEaO8TOLL0gmnhaY2-V6-OWXkNmJ2SbFcsI78Gybyh3J0XC1OFso1MqKoXpUY2qoywa8/s1286/Strings.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1262" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfm3QwowyPrVKDuPkXSva8UtHEgPS8MkesErRP1YG_4S4YIRYmLypAYtOD3M4NxLeoGRfKeAiVwQC1A6bu_2kzgX7VoPAM_cge6Jtqk_npn3MpK3nt_5EtC2DEaO8TOLL0gmnhaY2-V6-OWXkNmJ2SbFcsI78Gybyh3J0XC1OFso1MqKoXpUY2qoywa8/w393-h400/Strings.JPG" width="393" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marlene Gentile, Adelle Paltin, Isabella Marques, and Alejandro Restrepo</td></tr></tbody></table>It has been a very musical month, but some art projects are underway. I did a program for Pine Belt Quilters showing my cheesecloth art using Mary Pal's techniques. The fall leaves are brought into the house and used often. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc0UaySDqzSey5eaDZ5l7bzpd63oBceQDmebl103dWO1Vp1jUXJ6R-lQNakMW7jLzebnO19XcQkWW0DaEgOk0udIUQv8q4DBNKDJ3Yb58clITa5aZsiNwO0bAXSPBqYRSyQWW56RAMs4AsHhcmY_zMLwCmLaQBS4SV_cbJcD4Wp-LsabvWKwBg33rKNw/s1770/Pipe%20Man.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="1418" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc0UaySDqzSey5eaDZ5l7bzpd63oBceQDmebl103dWO1Vp1jUXJ6R-lQNakMW7jLzebnO19XcQkWW0DaEgOk0udIUQv8q4DBNKDJ3Yb58clITa5aZsiNwO0bAXSPBqYRSyQWW56RAMs4AsHhcmY_zMLwCmLaQBS4SV_cbJcD4Wp-LsabvWKwBg33rKNw/w320-h400/Pipe%20Man.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Man with Pipe, cheesecloth, 12x14</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXd3L_Jd3eNTr2Z5eRmqfvBJ-ZyMyBRIgiTcrhq5L2yn_AieE2DSKg-XH0LXEX_FnNMTQu17bXwwokyOVo29vUOE_DqZBBWSMtnWbxTzGGOZ_QNCVx7YJOgFwoUqbUdPfiFSODabo3gbQgpuOss9x77lNd0uKpTLJh_2GqahRaLUSgCGQHMHJX0AdBtmA/s1765/Leaves%20on%20teal%20burlap.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1765" data-original-width="1554" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXd3L_Jd3eNTr2Z5eRmqfvBJ-ZyMyBRIgiTcrhq5L2yn_AieE2DSKg-XH0LXEX_FnNMTQu17bXwwokyOVo29vUOE_DqZBBWSMtnWbxTzGGOZ_QNCVx7YJOgFwoUqbUdPfiFSODabo3gbQgpuOss9x77lNd0uKpTLJh_2GqahRaLUSgCGQHMHJX0AdBtmA/w353-h400/Leaves%20on%20teal%20burlap.jpg" width="353" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaves on teal burlap, 8x10</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbKulr2MFR7hM96J_w4BA5B3p90X1RNtdrZAz0Z6uJGjdb4o0oAREQyX1NT5xmpXlopw_n60Ns0e8Bmyeaxw-T0eRD63XnuGNxSc3UZPxEeWO5RHDywUQih7Gyqtf0qbSLQoZ1XxHVfp1OqR8vnVA_ziZZJflFG4kkDdG9rE8Rf2I0jrkXCiGohyphenhyphenLk80/s2691/Leaves%20on%20plaid.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2655" data-original-width="2691" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbKulr2MFR7hM96J_w4BA5B3p90X1RNtdrZAz0Z6uJGjdb4o0oAREQyX1NT5xmpXlopw_n60Ns0e8Bmyeaxw-T0eRD63XnuGNxSc3UZPxEeWO5RHDywUQih7Gyqtf0qbSLQoZ1XxHVfp1OqR8vnVA_ziZZJflFG4kkDdG9rE8Rf2I0jrkXCiGohyphenhyphenLk80/w400-h395/Leaves%20on%20plaid.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bay Leaves and Crape Myrtle Leaves, 12x12</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruCsGhLgYzMNpUUCiTm0AdprBr-EjH11FMRGpbmGVTBo1Un0GI2VQGQt5MyTVNvlkb76mnJq1sUdaTLIYA0_uUMUJN7vq8Gxc33dV6Bn_GnJs5WMp39XH4XyFCveaVYU5NsXgfMTFKyVHFZVKs8sOU_ql2iPjuo-EF4iDIvLbsHq1d5dtCIo8SeJQ9v4/s3022/Fresh%20leaves.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2898" data-original-width="3022" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruCsGhLgYzMNpUUCiTm0AdprBr-EjH11FMRGpbmGVTBo1Un0GI2VQGQt5MyTVNvlkb76mnJq1sUdaTLIYA0_uUMUJN7vq8Gxc33dV6Bn_GnJs5WMp39XH4XyFCveaVYU5NsXgfMTFKyVHFZVKs8sOU_ql2iPjuo-EF4iDIvLbsHq1d5dtCIo8SeJQ9v4/w400-h384/Fresh%20leaves.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Gum Leaves gathered on misty morning</td></tr></tbody></table>There is lots of kitty news, but will save that for another post. <br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-30375935773359569282023-10-30T00:54:00.002-05:002023-10-30T00:54:20.716-05:00Fall Is Here, Tree Cutting<p> After the long hot, dry summer, the cool mornings are a welcome change. It's been an exciting month with dreamatic changes in the look of my property, and mornings on the front porch have been enjoyable. My trees and those next door had me almost hidden from view until you were right in front of my house. A large maple had been dropping dead limbs dangerously close to the house. Tom Dayon with <a href="http://dayontreeservice.com">Dayon Tree Service</a> worked three days cutting trees, raising the canopy, grinding stumps, hauling away debris. The process was captivating to watch, and the crew were skilled using the backhoes, cranes, and other machinery. Needless to say, it was entertaining to watch. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspk-QrD36wJQ14qB4dNvT11XY4-n1wWc6kgtIG8Mx90366xX9BozQ2a_0mluY9Mj7HpV7D_69vO_DM7F-CqD3EO6Md6UWhP7iuJiifvcbz4uCTrZLqx7KPuU77iU4jmKzAgE2wiJmcXSQoW7crYyF9ABgtyxaWFOI9JlWiIwulzPB6FtHH0786Dfeagg/s960/TreesBefore1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspk-QrD36wJQ14qB4dNvT11XY4-n1wWc6kgtIG8Mx90366xX9BozQ2a_0mluY9Mj7HpV7D_69vO_DM7F-CqD3EO6Md6UWhP7iuJiifvcbz4uCTrZLqx7KPuU77iU4jmKzAgE2wiJmcXSQoW7crYyF9ABgtyxaWFOI9JlWiIwulzPB6FtHH0786Dfeagg/s320/TreesBefore1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before, view from street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbsaJvDd9u5ChV3gu4kYoyvWmJC-5sP2ZQq1YYTlE4ZxS2tV-VRnPUYepBpNlyAxpkWRnFYcrk0L0WhxeXv4g2UCzmr6U65_crD6jrJPnRBwUm3Ro0YxCNJ9nr2vldqH0xWKsOOWt2cyuwN-WTL9yyCVUOEFdCUetkFVa-SC-rgjwV1hn9gegmCwLNFls/s2048/TreesBefore2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbsaJvDd9u5ChV3gu4kYoyvWmJC-5sP2ZQq1YYTlE4ZxS2tV-VRnPUYepBpNlyAxpkWRnFYcrk0L0WhxeXv4g2UCzmr6U65_crD6jrJPnRBwUm3Ro0YxCNJ9nr2vldqH0xWKsOOWt2cyuwN-WTL9yyCVUOEFdCUetkFVa-SC-rgjwV1hn9gegmCwLNFls/s320/TreesBefore2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before, view from street approaching house</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILSagYGdVH3e-nYjiBSGjHAk5oG5k54fKX6YvFDJjlH692fobWD4XFY7SzHGiqEnzgjKzDMw90kp-NB-gUgNzOtKCkqL3p62ohJ7ciobYkqCMRiGRoudPk1Nh9teOHCxrxc1ZwEI5wF3QByPPPBxhiQHAO_tyzkTaCyWy2r75p1zI44AMccyMj3Ag5J4/s2048/TreesBefore3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILSagYGdVH3e-nYjiBSGjHAk5oG5k54fKX6YvFDJjlH692fobWD4XFY7SzHGiqEnzgjKzDMw90kp-NB-gUgNzOtKCkqL3p62ohJ7ciobYkqCMRiGRoudPk1Nh9teOHCxrxc1ZwEI5wF3QByPPPBxhiQHAO_tyzkTaCyWy2r75p1zI44AMccyMj3Ag5J4/s320/TreesBefore3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before, view from street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP3HgFgR9_lc2qOEQL9TxcYCRJyEkc-wiv8lQOOchiUweGobDOzXzrfkxArgXBeVnCwqjcfgQClc48zlWEzlCNv5QXjJ1cjzGXFUCBHMduxQ7xWzKOSvDdh000lPRfscetFFmFHM1hZxqgujosy6lkRGhFwWZCtHFG-y4eEVG2fDwXpujjNonVWnDVXQ/s2048/TreesBefore4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP3HgFgR9_lc2qOEQL9TxcYCRJyEkc-wiv8lQOOchiUweGobDOzXzrfkxArgXBeVnCwqjcfgQClc48zlWEzlCNv5QXjJ1cjzGXFUCBHMduxQ7xWzKOSvDdh000lPRfscetFFmFHM1hZxqgujosy6lkRGhFwWZCtHFG-y4eEVG2fDwXpujjNonVWnDVXQ/s320/TreesBefore4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before, closer view (house is in left side of picture)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2ciZDceu2lc0W_HsbQayC1G-4DsOZ6FKgDpbp1DpSCR4qpkxb4-43SCKIPjbDW9f0qtmI4QRFvt0MvjkBSVj4MC9wfVX2JtCBEMsi8QVuZmyttUWqd4EI6l5yhrbUlf6N3ncC0j3q81MI0Hia3Nfs7qpvGE7UKCA3ogj1Z5tqsAxl4u03xy7GpdNNY4/s2048/TreesBefore5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2ciZDceu2lc0W_HsbQayC1G-4DsOZ6FKgDpbp1DpSCR4qpkxb4-43SCKIPjbDW9f0qtmI4QRFvt0MvjkBSVj4MC9wfVX2JtCBEMsi8QVuZmyttUWqd4EI6l5yhrbUlf6N3ncC0j3q81MI0Hia3Nfs7qpvGE7UKCA3ogj1Z5tqsAxl4u03xy7GpdNNY4/s320/TreesBefore5.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before, closer view</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMiDZAmLf_9X1ptnfCBir9oj7lXhRs70ADBfdFP_IRiI9jkbE47ORsZWGIGxtSZicDKRPidVlvEA9Q3XzQdLJKrt1QezmD3Ii9Oj0y60Oxs8Mgp0bK1lIgJQvCbSYSgJyVoC_CBSyBKu5cSx7t-epYK5XgDbD69Jc2QTR17Mx0CyoLqsOVPkF0YKU_d0/s2048/TreesWork1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMiDZAmLf_9X1ptnfCBir9oj7lXhRs70ADBfdFP_IRiI9jkbE47ORsZWGIGxtSZicDKRPidVlvEA9Q3XzQdLJKrt1QezmD3Ii9Oj0y60Oxs8Mgp0bK1lIgJQvCbSYSgJyVoC_CBSyBKu5cSx7t-epYK5XgDbD69Jc2QTR17Mx0CyoLqsOVPkF0YKU_d0/s320/TreesWork1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front yard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywqwpTI4oqULVog8TRDpoOBBkSfOcU_T6eFLq7pEbTp59U-oz6mLq5f_oARQ3MQ7h51d9Yzp6MyhZFm6tIRAr0iBwgWhIKiiE6aIga308z2EpMCIaodFTZmDoodA5jkQ5htzxczOvulRCqQGSO0UTtvUDGVdUtsuTi83acPf3pizLYSDMEffFINUrWqA/s2048/TreesWork2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywqwpTI4oqULVog8TRDpoOBBkSfOcU_T6eFLq7pEbTp59U-oz6mLq5f_oARQ3MQ7h51d9Yzp6MyhZFm6tIRAr0iBwgWhIKiiE6aIga308z2EpMCIaodFTZmDoodA5jkQ5htzxczOvulRCqQGSO0UTtvUDGVdUtsuTi83acPf3pizLYSDMEffFINUrWqA/s320/TreesWork2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlPoSxlIQtcysEf4VIhVZsh-nr3qOLDAVlR8WRsVzKLlgDvG0OxTFidaOalqoVNK4SBPprx1ICQjnbvK9-5d_Cv32JYk1LrksGkqGVRkOqNyp27AtM_lJmfcT3VO1FZNFoQl3bVefVOXrAewGa-qd_Fer4QYMQCmop8MYSSvNr7ZDk_uUpbXf6ap2EPo/s2048/TreesWork3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlPoSxlIQtcysEf4VIhVZsh-nr3qOLDAVlR8WRsVzKLlgDvG0OxTFidaOalqoVNK4SBPprx1ICQjnbvK9-5d_Cv32JYk1LrksGkqGVRkOqNyp27AtM_lJmfcT3VO1FZNFoQl3bVefVOXrAewGa-qd_Fer4QYMQCmop8MYSSvNr7ZDk_uUpbXf6ap2EPo/s320/TreesWork3.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking down Swamp Maple</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-jZf2iImN-oma6rwJ30rXRJ3zXSYtRH605oLn1xDrjF9Obk8kbTD3nF8aR-U96qzDdMaFA5k7A8NwNFJ15s814wP3ZedOWPJCy_HJHBPOKyCgsiduDA5AV3FqWVJY_iHHGh52daG3QL-Fv7wcUK5_OcU4VU1tM75hLiFD6WikNwnZnsZOyXGdSAXkUA/s2048/TreesWork4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-jZf2iImN-oma6rwJ30rXRJ3zXSYtRH605oLn1xDrjF9Obk8kbTD3nF8aR-U96qzDdMaFA5k7A8NwNFJ15s814wP3ZedOWPJCy_HJHBPOKyCgsiduDA5AV3FqWVJY_iHHGh52daG3QL-Fv7wcUK5_OcU4VU1tM75hLiFD6WikNwnZnsZOyXGdSAXkUA/s320/TreesWork4.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tree kept dropping limbs near house</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkA9-1ntf4gTFUyCeGprO9qXKzNgZ4dUbVkpy6h94An-Y2PHJvgzMYICeLghDewbMWwzH1wtxH8wlaUo_PNnzqkNnqvoYWeWJrplJPj2myfgL758kQfMS5RymygfOocJGDAk8_Ue4afMOQ9wlZGbnKjb5_dWIoOj3Ye_qVq1-27GE80QGLz68IVnCzwA/s2048/TreesWork5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkA9-1ntf4gTFUyCeGprO9qXKzNgZ4dUbVkpy6h94An-Y2PHJvgzMYICeLghDewbMWwzH1wtxH8wlaUo_PNnzqkNnqvoYWeWJrplJPj2myfgL758kQfMS5RymygfOocJGDAk8_Ue4afMOQ9wlZGbnKjb5_dWIoOj3Ye_qVq1-27GE80QGLz68IVnCzwA/s320/TreesWork5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hauling debris</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYZEwfhi1Tk4fYVbJcnMVJe0nbaN344DC3RMc7lz9Nk38Thyx9B7GeBQfZYOXvqt4nFTDV7p4jfRh3kG05NwZEsneAyj0lRGFVPfBp8JjhmzT9vYyyMgwOlAoFRGaMpYGMYXOvYz5VlGC5R4fsRq5rRYJBooNOMMXqCmFBE3E-HujWwov9Vjm3zK9MyA/s2048/TreesAfter1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYZEwfhi1Tk4fYVbJcnMVJe0nbaN344DC3RMc7lz9Nk38Thyx9B7GeBQfZYOXvqt4nFTDV7p4jfRh3kG05NwZEsneAyj0lRGFVPfBp8JjhmzT9vYyyMgwOlAoFRGaMpYGMYXOvYz5VlGC5R4fsRq5rRYJBooNOMMXqCmFBE3E-HujWwov9Vjm3zK9MyA/s320/TreesAfter1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After, view from street approaching house</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34u7UDqS_HmtPod7BLvUn1EQc4bTEVtjHtEibx1pMwkhL9CyUTdJdByU6M3pcUvNM9CQZSBWdLa1yJX2QEXP4V4qvr5l3M7VgRN1sdXRIsQcb67NgsDpJGTj6mDuGoKt8TLQkTTrJ6kyy7p4rTo6ypce6DMnFLT2hM73ITczxEKbXqz67uKUY_3E-ros/s2048/TreesAfter2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34u7UDqS_HmtPod7BLvUn1EQc4bTEVtjHtEibx1pMwkhL9CyUTdJdByU6M3pcUvNM9CQZSBWdLa1yJX2QEXP4V4qvr5l3M7VgRN1sdXRIsQcb67NgsDpJGTj6mDuGoKt8TLQkTTrJ6kyy7p4rTo6ypce6DMnFLT2hM73ITczxEKbXqz67uKUY_3E-ros/s320/TreesAfter2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After, from street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVkA2pT-SeI44Fy3rE-J2da4mhPHE_tW658dCnINHFN8TdMLKYK5lyCOekIQKbwxDf6Ge6a_V-Zg-sDrK_KiYK-3VhU57vVuktdqlyBI8ReKs5aZrNsJREp60OzxGcNyHJsQrwWexn2hnTGSmHimNdiU3UNQh4swHM4ta6a1fDE4wPwGGjWaNwRcRwp0/s2048/TreesAfter3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVkA2pT-SeI44Fy3rE-J2da4mhPHE_tW658dCnINHFN8TdMLKYK5lyCOekIQKbwxDf6Ge6a_V-Zg-sDrK_KiYK-3VhU57vVuktdqlyBI8ReKs5aZrNsJREp60OzxGcNyHJsQrwWexn2hnTGSmHimNdiU3UNQh4swHM4ta6a1fDE4wPwGGjWaNwRcRwp0/s320/TreesAfter3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After, from street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tzvZYcwythVtYqY5m51xUe26n5KgsInHsHZsvqLlLzwllyIO03-xH0L4cA9HfXZ4Y842GEECt39epyMaNCv95SWHKQpAlcFcFnQk6bTW-Qcx00eHiQhYHFGYS-QZp9WdZumSa0dU4X9rpgIKM1JNMdR0c4o7ElqjFIeiO0sLe-p6WHmMaE8nBDCYQNM/s960/TreesAfter4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tzvZYcwythVtYqY5m51xUe26n5KgsInHsHZsvqLlLzwllyIO03-xH0L4cA9HfXZ4Y842GEECt39epyMaNCv95SWHKQpAlcFcFnQk6bTW-Qcx00eHiQhYHFGYS-QZp9WdZumSa0dU4X9rpgIKM1JNMdR0c4o7ElqjFIeiO0sLe-p6WHmMaE8nBDCYQNM/s320/TreesAfter4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After, view from porch</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Cat news--Elizabeth and Rahrah have recovered from their serious UTI health issues and are doing well, approaching their 10th birthday next month. The scratchng post has become a scratching log and both are putting it to occasional use, not as popular as Elizabeth's cat tree now that she feels like climbing again. The orange mama cat is settling in and stealing my heart with her talking and rolling on the garage floor for petting. She joins me on the front porch some mornings. I must give her a proper name soon. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PPnD6PK4gmOPmXWpqbpMXTisrfMmLbCGbhi4fVW6-qIHWufPE8XW_jj3H2h6pyrHLDyGS7psj0zX_GLuwrwOeTfJ9He0WBIiyoEX_5q2k_6kuyvOwXUoXZSxDiN_xTOlxNEOtLN4hvFNrbZivc1_84gVAyEH0lLycTmXLj62ksKdXRDkQKrvwuU8vXU/s960/LaceyPorch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PPnD6PK4gmOPmXWpqbpMXTisrfMmLbCGbhi4fVW6-qIHWufPE8XW_jj3H2h6pyrHLDyGS7psj0zX_GLuwrwOeTfJ9He0WBIiyoEX_5q2k_6kuyvOwXUoXZSxDiN_xTOlxNEOtLN4hvFNrbZivc1_84gVAyEH0lLycTmXLj62ksKdXRDkQKrvwuU8vXU/s320/LaceyPorch.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I love kids' art and got permission from my young friend Elizabeth Rigney to use her drawing I had saved that her mom (Bethany Rigney) had posted a few years ago. Here is Ellee's Gruffalo in the Jungle.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFF8EELBUw63kElTdbx_OSWlxBAT1Se4filqfxk0d0vA3FrPlxeVnuZ_pw-MgLt91zw23hbjBLIdXfjWd8tjIT-T5R30xN0ohbQietG1jOBAp3VdUbvE19TVyK8w49WoCvx5-V6jB8twNhqedR64c_1GF8Wiw0EsQeyGtx5_wwIZOWKSHnGZ9SobqZSC0/s3013/IMG_0292.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3013" data-original-width="2610" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFF8EELBUw63kElTdbx_OSWlxBAT1Se4filqfxk0d0vA3FrPlxeVnuZ_pw-MgLt91zw23hbjBLIdXfjWd8tjIT-T5R30xN0ohbQietG1jOBAp3VdUbvE19TVyK8w49WoCvx5-V6jB8twNhqedR64c_1GF8Wiw0EsQeyGtx5_wwIZOWKSHnGZ9SobqZSC0/s320/IMG_0292.jpg" width="277" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In progress; Ellee's drawing in background</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqUudmn9Eavv4gpJu-ClOImsr7GSCORnB5CeQz47e2BFIYukXiBR1FzdppU1AcGwjwKBPOaF5apzd5KHWBvhX16r-3DizVYym1fPXt7eBZzMeAEYBqVdw5O0KS01yZtKyZJjpPtLXvBKUepVX6RBa0mazE0Vrn41A-L67ivCvqHcaoaH9ZqwT2x3zuu4/s2930/IMG_0347.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2930" data-original-width="2888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqUudmn9Eavv4gpJu-ClOImsr7GSCORnB5CeQz47e2BFIYukXiBR1FzdppU1AcGwjwKBPOaF5apzd5KHWBvhX16r-3DizVYym1fPXt7eBZzMeAEYBqVdw5O0KS01yZtKyZJjpPtLXvBKUepVX6RBa0mazE0Vrn41A-L67ivCvqHcaoaH9ZqwT2x3zuu4/s320/IMG_0347.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ellee's Gruffalo in the Jungle</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I enjoyed seeing friends at the MQA Fall Gathering in Biloxi one weekend, followed by a Betty Press class on iPhone Pictures back in Hattiesburg at Singing River Art Studio. Betty shared a wealth of information about the iPhone. The next weekend was our quarterly Southern Fiber Artists meeting in Madison. Jackie Watkins again hosted in her home, and Charlotte Timmons shared instructions and tips on fabric collage. </p><p>Last week I tried a first-time decorating of a sugar skull for a Day of the Dead display. Hector Boldo and Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton hosted a display and silent auction at Main Street Gallery to raise funds for the newly formed LatinX Art Association. I cut out and applied fabric leaves to my skull. Twenty skulls were on display, and the variety of techniques used was amazing! Here are some pictures. Sorry I can't give credit to the artists who decorated them. Enlarge to see details.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtUau3DtiXW6TY110sJ7iLkadu316-HH8Mw4cM1TG-YrOLyfVfRBGD-UXnonDuscYzUHUaTbWz-qNspjqNA-TSXc_1QGAt8Gw8tBy2v0gm7KmHEd_Z9sfzHCDSiWOpPx2X3yw32wnMC50IEjYP7i6DUYwP3iasUg8QdSDIX1n1G_qhrVxpq5XreIc7Os/s1091/Sugarskull.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtUau3DtiXW6TY110sJ7iLkadu316-HH8Mw4cM1TG-YrOLyfVfRBGD-UXnonDuscYzUHUaTbWz-qNspjqNA-TSXc_1QGAt8Gw8tBy2v0gm7KmHEd_Z9sfzHCDSiWOpPx2X3yw32wnMC50IEjYP7i6DUYwP3iasUg8QdSDIX1n1G_qhrVxpq5XreIc7Os/s320/Sugarskull.jpg" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poster inviting artists to decorate skulls</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGAQvauUECtxSNvhKer70XwVBG3FWEJoRWAQGNQtlMgaplCjBRSX5gVBnOmhci2gN2-K9oamVXowSNo_IWBM8ZHAxjJdUASlV6vYAsLuJt4PCJICzLz716rm0wjQTMyjJjNnetRd8d4bbk-7LG2Ndyw5sEjjHsyqYqJCkCKOd7JF4W6RBJJCdT3OjcTE/s2740/Skulls4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2708" data-original-width="2740" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGAQvauUECtxSNvhKer70XwVBG3FWEJoRWAQGNQtlMgaplCjBRSX5gVBnOmhci2gN2-K9oamVXowSNo_IWBM8ZHAxjJdUASlV6vYAsLuJt4PCJICzLz716rm0wjQTMyjJjNnetRd8d4bbk-7LG2Ndyw5sEjjHsyqYqJCkCKOd7JF4W6RBJJCdT3OjcTE/s320/Skulls4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh0Gzre5RKUNg5SN4kJLKl_-MOep9kPxdPJc3tsGzeGydvt5u1I75BQISvKHyUa4Hd_iM-_fZJMCQAg7MQPUNa9lsPrmJfZ7tFpDVIkxUU-yzOWo8cY5f3gQk7qJPoH1fsQKVYbN5nvfr4kOdNHB5h2b2bC4KSUMqBg71tiyM_GFdsuFObNzVFql0n1c/s2839/Skulls2IMG_0461.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="2839" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh0Gzre5RKUNg5SN4kJLKl_-MOep9kPxdPJc3tsGzeGydvt5u1I75BQISvKHyUa4Hd_iM-_fZJMCQAg7MQPUNa9lsPrmJfZ7tFpDVIkxUU-yzOWo8cY5f3gQk7qJPoH1fsQKVYbN5nvfr4kOdNHB5h2b2bC4KSUMqBg71tiyM_GFdsuFObNzVFql0n1c/s320/Skulls2IMG_0461.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisx1jCv94Q5ZhDYHzDFwCM9059WLK2b7YSaDmjaRyHkE14Hacp4oNg0ntrmghHUEUh2xvsMzO_HfBjjKniQo_Nr6Jt_tMiyErxpVlNY_tzBpM2D8__VnwOKP2ufRRpY3XQ_ev6SKx7oC6poL9q08IIRpg6VGv8mj6nPCN3jot_eUX8FwoKGYt0knc3_w/s2490/Skulls3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2490" data-original-width="2017" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisx1jCv94Q5ZhDYHzDFwCM9059WLK2b7YSaDmjaRyHkE14Hacp4oNg0ntrmghHUEUh2xvsMzO_HfBjjKniQo_Nr6Jt_tMiyErxpVlNY_tzBpM2D8__VnwOKP2ufRRpY3XQ_ev6SKx7oC6poL9q08IIRpg6VGv8mj6nPCN3jot_eUX8FwoKGYt0knc3_w/s320/Skulls3.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJiyuchDs1V3SD8Cr49QaeTiD3PVzcqrg5WcgvgYU_pfCOFQPDR6CKcZ9U2urFuhs4kGNDiMYq4nWbm_hLaC1p12itLiKujGATYQCoIQJAAymwAzhAEJaaqoCsATzmR-an4gP8MGQrYCxJjdetsDNhBm1rLSyZoCX6x9g60JS30VMcSStGuYKZ9uIRJg/s2740/Skulls4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2708" data-original-width="2740" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJiyuchDs1V3SD8Cr49QaeTiD3PVzcqrg5WcgvgYU_pfCOFQPDR6CKcZ9U2urFuhs4kGNDiMYq4nWbm_hLaC1p12itLiKujGATYQCoIQJAAymwAzhAEJaaqoCsATzmR-an4gP8MGQrYCxJjdetsDNhBm1rLSyZoCX6x9g60JS30VMcSStGuYKZ9uIRJg/s320/Skulls4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Painting a sugar skull was definitely a first for me. I've been gathering fall leaves and making art using these--an activity with which I'm much more comfortable. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9t7xqGoNLRrt-us6-fx3ZDW5UPxNNbpRdVZUikQyp2aqSY8Oo-358ffXPrwoQmOedKaSazGCTkrm7xiIoa9C-x2PMp52MRgDKFbjTbCWPEoAqGd9MbD6O___djpvULqlUo0j5TKcy4oB8DWtD1TtnF9IEm2JX244l3rTp8tPWDmi2gazX8eMjwbD6FU/s3939/Leaf%20Pictures.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="3939" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9t7xqGoNLRrt-us6-fx3ZDW5UPxNNbpRdVZUikQyp2aqSY8Oo-358ffXPrwoQmOedKaSazGCTkrm7xiIoa9C-x2PMp52MRgDKFbjTbCWPEoAqGd9MbD6O___djpvULqlUo0j5TKcy4oB8DWtD1TtnF9IEm2JX244l3rTp8tPWDmi2gazX8eMjwbD6FU/s320/Leaf%20Pictures.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4x6 leaf pictures with mats</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-83660077910610314712023-09-30T23:42:00.002-05:002023-09-30T23:42:31.383-05:00September is Done<p>How welcome that first day of fall was! We're having some mornings that are cool enough for coffee on the front porch. </p><p>Elizabeth, My Almost Perfect Cat gave me a real scare with a UTI for several days and spent a week at the kitty hospital. She is home again and happily climbing to the top of her cat tree as well as watching for the orange outside cat through the window. Rahrah is spending a little time on her new scratching post--when it is on its side.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-15STaHZmhwYlqBlB2c8CT1_T_vJTOQ9CSuhW6x5vp5eP-QsEY_YGbv-2BSD7larH1Jkvn6ukf0-eT4xXczKmQf3Zv47EGzUMAN8jrQX7H9LDHgvn-xHTlMNMKuw4MldVvrUwXHI61naBj9dkzH2W4iNm2REg9HTMgr4rlIBu9UV_php4j7bzAJtMmvc/s2016/E-cattreehigh.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-15STaHZmhwYlqBlB2c8CT1_T_vJTOQ9CSuhW6x5vp5eP-QsEY_YGbv-2BSD7larH1Jkvn6ukf0-eT4xXczKmQf3Zv47EGzUMAN8jrQX7H9LDHgvn-xHTlMNMKuw4MldVvrUwXHI61naBj9dkzH2W4iNm2REg9HTMgr4rlIBu9UV_php4j7bzAJtMmvc/w300-h400/E-cattreehigh.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth on her cat tree after two weeks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG7d4wJ8T69SbPBLv277RG4YFNb9NHUzvw767mh9j47OoHsRvkhsz9b9n2W62IMzjjcZQ-TYxOFlBGYWUbuATjr6fWjRDglQzBMfeh6Me1V28tICNvzciUL1RNYweTlfO539aaN8z01Fulu7hAfxjxbR5FNDeMbhatfpAHYTpz2cNInA8QJX993TZH1k/s2016/E-cattreewatch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG7d4wJ8T69SbPBLv277RG4YFNb9NHUzvw767mh9j47OoHsRvkhsz9b9n2W62IMzjjcZQ-TYxOFlBGYWUbuATjr6fWjRDglQzBMfeh6Me1V28tICNvzciUL1RNYweTlfO539aaN8z01Fulu7hAfxjxbR5FNDeMbhatfpAHYTpz2cNInA8QJX993TZH1k/w300-h400/E-cattreewatch.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She growls at the orange outside cat</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi596DULLUoHogr9eG4kC0hiH4eyKdQHYCQ1WGK8BX4G0ujb-lDsR5qhqth03gkoPuwmyIMW4EihT7hzptTICs73KHmUXuyb-ayY1tZHPfAQEal_UHKzThVPvC1sFbJL8OsZTJV_mDi8qUAqCtbXlBA6js1NitNS-jADeiDdv7xZsUw1lnnAjInDqux23Y/s1510/RahrahPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1510" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi596DULLUoHogr9eG4kC0hiH4eyKdQHYCQ1WGK8BX4G0ujb-lDsR5qhqth03gkoPuwmyIMW4EihT7hzptTICs73KHmUXuyb-ayY1tZHPfAQEal_UHKzThVPvC1sFbJL8OsZTJV_mDi8qUAqCtbXlBA6js1NitNS-jADeiDdv7xZsUw1lnnAjInDqux23Y/w400-h381/RahrahPost.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah trying out her scratching post with a little catnip enticement</td></tr></tbody></table>On the quilting front, I finished quilting a donation quilt featuring duck hunting scenes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNOgk4pOcHEmXoR2VSxqUVkGW_g_h1jM1fX4Ve6WYQVpI8YCY0FK5Lu3XgVl_cKXl5oaAaa2WTUrSIIgVIZuO7i5FOqE4HE2IpPJiW0DMji8oFNT1qr_dmvslSzzvByi-H2nCk1qQYevyujoJYR7dR3P3lHIttS3d7I6ZdGJV4aJczSMR1GjKyjbugqc/s320/CQ-Ducks2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Then I finished four small exchange pieces for my Southern Fiber Artists group. These are 8" x 10". I was running late for June, July, August, and September, so it feels good to catch up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkHlpuTgKKmNSFBoJ_aJMQ3Zug19r_gugJP5VQ9JMT-1q7GhyphenhyphenVqMSsbKHq1mDCgOZLuG8pSSQmBKJIzL3_HeElTs2K1FWfZ2de7svWKOPwZLj6kGipJDaDHC9zXyYUTTFTfZC0fyH90nVXdzOfiBIepqq98fR_QxSM7Cy60-k_2w8jgc9LQsKgWvITH8/s1757/SFA-four.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="1420" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkHlpuTgKKmNSFBoJ_aJMQ3Zug19r_gugJP5VQ9JMT-1q7GhyphenhyphenVqMSsbKHq1mDCgOZLuG8pSSQmBKJIzL3_HeElTs2K1FWfZ2de7svWKOPwZLj6kGipJDaDHC9zXyYUTTFTfZC0fyH90nVXdzOfiBIepqq98fR_QxSM7Cy60-k_2w8jgc9LQsKgWvITH8/w324-h400/SFA-four.jpeg" width="324" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_TNHkIoPmjoTvEvc8k9ojCPivYtGTL_D6bzWjsr9cFq1S5d1eKQMDWX9FxdGY0LbJdDunkVX7BkugvuZ50YrEh4kCB2K3pFWIm-1cCK2HaCan2gj_LCzLcYHIt8KtLxgg2eNo5mLNewUI1IWS7hZah7zO0EkoPuOW-McJykkQ3_agO6bzoUpFt-s1NM/s1673/SFA-horse-weave.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="1389" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_TNHkIoPmjoTvEvc8k9ojCPivYtGTL_D6bzWjsr9cFq1S5d1eKQMDWX9FxdGY0LbJdDunkVX7BkugvuZ50YrEh4kCB2K3pFWIm-1cCK2HaCan2gj_LCzLcYHIt8KtLxgg2eNo5mLNewUI1IWS7hZah7zO0EkoPuOW-McJykkQ3_agO6bzoUpFt-s1NM/w333-h400/SFA-horse-weave.jpeg" width="333" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weaving technique with horses</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-82302797728284518142023-09-12T00:56:00.001-05:002023-09-12T00:56:42.567-05:00September Happenings and Owen's Frog<p>It is exciting when we are teased with a slight break in the extreme summer heat, especially when a little rain returns after a month. My purple face is almost back to normal color from my fall three weeks ago and I've been cleared by my eye doctor and dentist. Now to just avoid little curbs and uneven places. Linda reminds me "Eyes on Path." </p><p>Cats are not the only things with nine lives around my house. I admit to letting the carrots burn to a crisp and managing to get the pot clean. But this mishap with a can of hairspray was a surprise event that I had nothing to do with. The spray looked like a candle that had melted and dripped down the side.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuncKoKv1RPDThwQqXJ6mMhybPLsk3wnPUaZIbPZdTmTncThcnSDBoFaX6AVHOwpocOjSi5WWSmYbsyE_T2ZB2q1vdni5-wikbl0YA0EzWXo2k7ZOAoDLdo_9pq1KLEick4qU8bYYYUX9pwLhecdc-ZFihQJ8dQs21m1YdrQLXXJTLhIawxQMsMGl8fJM/s4032/IMG_0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuncKoKv1RPDThwQqXJ6mMhybPLsk3wnPUaZIbPZdTmTncThcnSDBoFaX6AVHOwpocOjSi5WWSmYbsyE_T2ZB2q1vdni5-wikbl0YA0EzWXo2k7ZOAoDLdo_9pq1KLEick4qU8bYYYUX9pwLhecdc-ZFihQJ8dQs21m1YdrQLXXJTLhIawxQMsMGl8fJM/s320/IMG_0024.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carrots burned to a crisp</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YesTe2CS-nmM4oRxaNU5hUdE8TpH3Uirpb4fn21CN7aGN2toVKVl4AjTBXWYro-GvHhco2G4F-sxjRrX-rcFTJNlfRkOF881GKUt1cZ18tipooTtgp3VgodhIHQ-CoJaZf9_2OuIgJiJCT9tAcP5rXc2pyRKhlqc9N-nPJrk-znD3ztWeGd1GeSVBZA/s4032/IMG_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YesTe2CS-nmM4oRxaNU5hUdE8TpH3Uirpb4fn21CN7aGN2toVKVl4AjTBXWYro-GvHhco2G4F-sxjRrX-rcFTJNlfRkOF881GKUt1cZ18tipooTtgp3VgodhIHQ-CoJaZf9_2OuIgJiJCT9tAcP5rXc2pyRKhlqc9N-nPJrk-znD3ztWeGd1GeSVBZA/s320/IMG_0026.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pot clean and shining</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK44ZDjBY3xkGdpSIJ54suohNXxmHV5JHP3gr7KMrMEHdWmKoZvX-n5ozVWnau634RoPkOkHVS7uteEkvZY5lnzGvGy-gRKJ3SmfXFVe1fH9mnVPH7W2b_Ey84tDiZ-RUka97J-DkSWnp2CQrvw7e6LzMWOwMGBIMlyb_5a0o2RpLn68k8BcxUR2l6T3w/s4032/IMG_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK44ZDjBY3xkGdpSIJ54suohNXxmHV5JHP3gr7KMrMEHdWmKoZvX-n5ozVWnau634RoPkOkHVS7uteEkvZY5lnzGvGy-gRKJ3SmfXFVe1fH9mnVPH7W2b_Ey84tDiZ-RUka97J-DkSWnp2CQrvw7e6LzMWOwMGBIMlyb_5a0o2RpLn68k8BcxUR2l6T3w/s320/IMG_0027.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hairspray acting like a candle</td></tr></tbody></table><p>My good friend Virginia McGee Butler took her nine-year-old grandson to see my Festival Fibers exhibit during Festival South in June. He is very artistic and enjoyed the quilted art pieces. She shared a photo of his frog drawing later, and I enjoyed depicting Owen's Frog in fabric.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYmbT-W5FAbPD9ISSUf5f-CgxJ28aaXMEa830pZVDxQP-mtyVTwnDRzywroZO1iSo0I9ILLLpyqrhDe_OGdmoLmbu8Aa6UW3KHfbmG6AWVbhok94DqIFP4Vx1_xg8PBv7X8bGWCnJJwO6Zuj-JmXBKcb7_OZhfkx6c9rogWocC0RenZ4RaXcDL3lMRRA/s640/OwensFrog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYmbT-W5FAbPD9ISSUf5f-CgxJ28aaXMEa830pZVDxQP-mtyVTwnDRzywroZO1iSo0I9ILLLpyqrhDe_OGdmoLmbu8Aa6UW3KHfbmG6AWVbhok94DqIFP4Vx1_xg8PBv7X8bGWCnJJwO6Zuj-JmXBKcb7_OZhfkx6c9rogWocC0RenZ4RaXcDL3lMRRA/s320/OwensFrog.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owen's Frog Drawing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIbzTqO3W6-lMYUzHly0h_S29Xi6LhjHXY7VXECF83RKs7qYtkm9yTzssG0t6lkmm73xdz8lTOYlvOVLWGqATKIlDxRvnGHKHbIAxUgwm9r4Nx-9zYOOoE03ZCVhqz1DzC67guDafa2nsLHRckZO4tqoUvN5y6H6p4plNlLXeQ-4sx3T6BxLmc_ABdg8/s1719/OwensFrogQuilt.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1719" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIbzTqO3W6-lMYUzHly0h_S29Xi6LhjHXY7VXECF83RKs7qYtkm9yTzssG0t6lkmm73xdz8lTOYlvOVLWGqATKIlDxRvnGHKHbIAxUgwm9r4Nx-9zYOOoE03ZCVhqz1DzC67guDafa2nsLHRckZO4tqoUvN5y6H6p4plNlLXeQ-4sx3T6BxLmc_ABdg8/s320/OwensFrogQuilt.jpeg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owen's Frog Quilt</td></tr></tbody></table>As expected, the cats have ignored the new scratching post for a month. I have tried dangling ribbon from the top with little success, but there is still hope. Meanwhile Rahrah prefers door facings. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Gnb1ITwLxM1U1rM2RcsV9B5frQTGHTvJiO1kaqXxs6aDV9AiH8XQmiJl0tKvMyuCoI-R9sEcPrcMghk7wM4eUAtwET2ahSfjrdjz6MuK1eEDY692toLFlxnMcS8BWrfM8BHQ41tq5j6j9zCVydMqtOi3GKBohSWrOhC9MhvxeSsyvxIyd_ZdlDV3MyM/s4032/IMG_8354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Gnb1ITwLxM1U1rM2RcsV9B5frQTGHTvJiO1kaqXxs6aDV9AiH8XQmiJl0tKvMyuCoI-R9sEcPrcMghk7wM4eUAtwET2ahSfjrdjz6MuK1eEDY692toLFlxnMcS8BWrfM8BHQ41tq5j6j9zCVydMqtOi3GKBohSWrOhC9MhvxeSsyvxIyd_ZdlDV3MyM/s320/IMG_8354.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_t1p0baBNbeJ_svNLOl7HhC1AxRLt-ACft89ksOy58I2XNU_ngsvvu9RqYVasUYN82Mur-IPcluvvht2gsGOx1weJEdYO4YNUT5jCn7vlR_IS449_B7cqEWZ5WRRSh9SQTUCZ-h_i2-0CP7RVY-kqmy-P-iTl3IpEo_0xPb8Eykyr9iSsHVe_ksbr7E/s4032/IMG_8312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_t1p0baBNbeJ_svNLOl7HhC1AxRLt-ACft89ksOy58I2XNU_ngsvvu9RqYVasUYN82Mur-IPcluvvht2gsGOx1weJEdYO4YNUT5jCn7vlR_IS449_B7cqEWZ5WRRSh9SQTUCZ-h_i2-0CP7RVY-kqmy-P-iTl3IpEo_0xPb8Eykyr9iSsHVe_ksbr7E/s320/IMG_8312.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outdoor kitty enjoying her meals in the garage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-23545285427201110042023-08-28T16:57:00.000-05:002023-08-28T16:57:29.529-05:00Mississippi Book Festival and A Fall<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjst0nyEOtcJDGMBVNtpqCCy2dXN9fCQXtWODmZxOZ9w02mPK0Da5OuWu8yJ8MLyNj3DrTRYhxtg8OcJ37KbneLv0Q8y9NArxf5AIE2yqpaDzb9pXvZBN4TVPjfa-d-SA4YCgbKFHYPYynMnNaiLqqIWuOCSraDg3E80qiNGHGvtjEhlmk8Jh9NeQ5Erv4/s724/BookFestival1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="724" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjst0nyEOtcJDGMBVNtpqCCy2dXN9fCQXtWODmZxOZ9w02mPK0Da5OuWu8yJ8MLyNj3DrTRYhxtg8OcJ37KbneLv0Q8y9NArxf5AIE2yqpaDzb9pXvZBN4TVPjfa-d-SA4YCgbKFHYPYynMnNaiLqqIWuOCSraDg3E80qiNGHGvtjEhlmk8Jh9NeQ5Erv4/w400-h226/BookFestival1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our OLLI group </td></tr></tbody></table><br />This was my first trip to the Mississippi Book Festival at the capitol building in Jackson and surrounding grounds and streets. Anything outdoors in August generally holds little interest for me, but after hearing it widely publicized on Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the online news publication Mississppi Today by writer/cartoonist Marshall Ramsey, I chose to go with a group of OLLI friends from Hattiesburg on Aug. 19. Even with all the advance information and recommendations, I was still amazed and overwhelmed at the wealth of information and offerings we found there--something for everyone's interest, prompting us to make long lists of books to read later. <div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKXLqg0CiZ1dVd0F-3ArUhTWSoBCAcovf_hB3hAdP9gIoW0WJzEh76Jo5xBDPy2RhsSJO1uEsy8XjMus5EAaWiy67fO6scGkpD9tGTE2aIb2GK_r-u9OoLKSv6gu0m0aN5jBkTAp7AOKx4l61SPl85i18ZoPMubPWhrHpmbLx737x5URP9m007GZ_b5I/s431/BookFestival2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="244" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKXLqg0CiZ1dVd0F-3ArUhTWSoBCAcovf_hB3hAdP9gIoW0WJzEh76Jo5xBDPy2RhsSJO1uEsy8XjMus5EAaWiy67fO6scGkpD9tGTE2aIb2GK_r-u9OoLKSv6gu0m0aN5jBkTAp7AOKx4l61SPl85i18ZoPMubPWhrHpmbLx737x5URP9m007GZ_b5I/w226-h400/BookFestival2.jpg" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linda and I in the hallway planning our day</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipGpV9cWZwVp4KN9YpXsTVacFD7yQ8laVwuuzkGZcz0cQ_w3ItTDV1nILB9shTDJrI3qT1F4IoTQjbhtpgSod_UJCxe75lpd_r_I-CXmrOE8-BJYUGgbx7A70ppIDl97E9dR4y2qUZP-pzJh1TtJtIzFvL_c8JekSRoKPzqxrBKjdxDmkMM50wBOL-F4/s431/BookFestival3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="244" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipGpV9cWZwVp4KN9YpXsTVacFD7yQ8laVwuuzkGZcz0cQ_w3ItTDV1nILB9shTDJrI3qT1F4IoTQjbhtpgSod_UJCxe75lpd_r_I-CXmrOE8-BJYUGgbx7A70ppIDl97E9dR4y2qUZP-pzJh1TtJtIzFvL_c8JekSRoKPzqxrBKjdxDmkMM50wBOL-F4/w226-h400/BookFestival3.jpg" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Virginia Magee Butler, panelist on author biographers</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We studied the festival guide to plan which panel discussions and author talks we wanted to attend and the locations for each. The presentation on Civil Rights was especially meaningful, moderated by Pamela D. C. Junior, the recently retired curator of the Two Mississippi Museums, and featured three authors, Devery S. Anderson, <i>A Slow, Calculated Lynching: The Story of Clyde Kennard</i>, Kathleen W. Wickham, <i>James Meredith: Breaking the Barrier</i>, and Alvin Hall, <i>Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance</i>. </div><div>My good friend Virginia Magee Butler, author of <i>Becoming Ezra Jack Keats</i>, was a panelist featuring author biographers.<br /><div>For Food Pavillion, Food Trucks, Authors Alley, and Booksellers Row, we had to leave the building and face the 100-degree heat. Walking on the sidewalk after getting a book signed, I stumbled on a little curb (walking into a small bit of shade behind a monument for a rest before continuing up the steps into the building). Falling happens so fast and I can only think I am being as careful as possible, but obviously this is not true. Help came quickly after the first person asked, "Are you okay?" I was taken by a vehicle to an ambulance, then to Baptist Hospital, where the cut above the eye and bruises to my face were addressed and a CT was done. There is a fracture of the cheekbone which will heal without intervention, and the cut was glued shut. I saw my opthalmalogist in Hattiesburg and spent about a week at home in my recliner with pain medication keeping me fairly comfortable, and feeling is gradually returning to my face and teeth. This event has been quite troubling and humbling, prompting lots of introspection. Lying on a stretcher in an ambulance at any age is tough, but at 87, it is especially sobering. Friends and family have been loving and attentive, and I hate like everything to cause such drama and worry. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8iDdj0NAkEE4qevQkq2ulR0O9mRMrFt27lqvZ07zNrJHPcy3Nz3JXNQQwfO1TdR8pMbjPl3LQ8998X7R1-05rkRg6SYtmDWtmmk8qiLl9dRteRS_VhSGzNAQI1wIFZFpgzG9X3kQfRiTfigZ7JKvt77HAUTCZ1f2RMnD808gXOF2HgQq6xMmmnHIkjA/s3553/image0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3553" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8iDdj0NAkEE4qevQkq2ulR0O9mRMrFt27lqvZ07zNrJHPcy3Nz3JXNQQwfO1TdR8pMbjPl3LQ8998X7R1-05rkRg6SYtmDWtmmk8qiLl9dRteRS_VhSGzNAQI1wIFZFpgzG9X3kQfRiTfigZ7JKvt77HAUTCZ1f2RMnD808gXOF2HgQq6xMmmnHIkjA/w400-h225/image0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The cats were quite pleased to find me in the recliner so much and took turns keeping me company. Rahrah's ultrasound after her surgery does not show any more stones forming in her bladder and I'm hoping the new recommended food will be good for both of them. Although it is still being ignored, I bought a 32" tall scratching post from Chewy that I'm hoping Rahrah will find more attractive than the door facings. It took Elizabeth a month to like her cat tree.</div><div><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5qPJ7QPMXMa4hHL7PFU754ZM_40L76cjZlu9cwWh2PWDvZQkTAfRoYi2VwEx-M5xyI5mPcNoqHqgIIqP7rXNXtbK-lAkqoNbyyySlRkrhVlbrhaBWpB2IFfTnu7kGErxq9Pg9yny-80duz-JWbb3OvaQes2gDiL9IA3E2Opzej1qHNVz6Y3lDyTGsak/s4032/image1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5qPJ7QPMXMa4hHL7PFU754ZM_40L76cjZlu9cwWh2PWDvZQkTAfRoYi2VwEx-M5xyI5mPcNoqHqgIIqP7rXNXtbK-lAkqoNbyyySlRkrhVlbrhaBWpB2IFfTnu7kGErxq9Pg9yny-80duz-JWbb3OvaQes2gDiL9IA3E2Opzej1qHNVz6Y3lDyTGsak/w400-h300/image1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah's turn on my lap</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK6BddOlInvQAFp67LhvkOlU2JapD9V2BSUKyH_mycOZRhZ5RFGn_NlupqEzmll0Qe4OrNYTwmXPl9DI0UEyh9cXyC6iAP2lZbfsn0TA9sJAPDXhdQThF4YQEve2FfPCiVUbAc_Zz-JBunIUgmFo2dy7XbkJ62-kEV_zqWRa8BZUFmNAmZRxbO3UwVIE/s2048/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK6BddOlInvQAFp67LhvkOlU2JapD9V2BSUKyH_mycOZRhZ5RFGn_NlupqEzmll0Qe4OrNYTwmXPl9DI0UEyh9cXyC6iAP2lZbfsn0TA9sJAPDXhdQThF4YQEve2FfPCiVUbAc_Zz-JBunIUgmFo2dy7XbkJ62-kEV_zqWRa8BZUFmNAmZRxbO3UwVIE/w300-h400/image2.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-68547281820438336902023-08-17T11:26:00.003-05:002023-08-17T11:26:26.687-05:00Halfway through August<p>Weather and plants--After the hottest July in history, August is more of the same. I missed a couple of days watering my hostas. A large tree has dropped another limb, luckily not damaging the roof.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-GKsuo-ZijCKAJjzznViAm1lqygHZUuq9ul0kSDSRIayhl3bqWzYLkRFMPPKJsloOhnipxMwDZIonEBH5Zi0BAahPB1qmUXIlxFpv522jyGlpTpC25zplA9VsnCEShe5xbhfuCUaQvePqG4rN_eizy7z-n6mBkDKeLnMjz-jLhmEqg8zEIj4syltKc8/s4032/IMG_8345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-GKsuo-ZijCKAJjzznViAm1lqygHZUuq9ul0kSDSRIayhl3bqWzYLkRFMPPKJsloOhnipxMwDZIonEBH5Zi0BAahPB1qmUXIlxFpv522jyGlpTpC25zplA9VsnCEShe5xbhfuCUaQvePqG4rN_eizy7z-n6mBkDKeLnMjz-jLhmEqg8zEIj4syltKc8/w400-h300/IMG_8345.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hostas suffering from heat and lack of water</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmudGoxfTfbVajz_twbbiD_iuOrK2DBmis1nxoNu_Kkjm5RFK2G0wTD3xpgHuwntFtOBt-v41sOxsvJUsmeKPtfA2kfUhUc_m8W0tctG2sSvfEus9UsYgTKFYd49mOmWJ4Nm4mLwdxHLHrJeQqeVqoZPAfEUQ-YxtESb5ajQ5ujzHeqNMGk0BnKqmotEw/s4032/IMG_8344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmudGoxfTfbVajz_twbbiD_iuOrK2DBmis1nxoNu_Kkjm5RFK2G0wTD3xpgHuwntFtOBt-v41sOxsvJUsmeKPtfA2kfUhUc_m8W0tctG2sSvfEus9UsYgTKFYd49mOmWJ4Nm4mLwdxHLHrJeQqeVqoZPAfEUQ-YxtESb5ajQ5ujzHeqNMGk0BnKqmotEw/w400-h300/IMG_8344.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Broken limb</td></tr></tbody></table>Cats--The little ginger mama cat is a permanent resident now, running to me when I open the garage door to feed her. Her last two kittens disappeared before I could trap them. She enjoys some petting and is quite talkative. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gm5iUlGwV0l34vKVZt21ByZg39IgivX2RkMQntyPUdUFEPglISjzIi4ZjwpfPQBWKXH39JuKxjwA6_qEK8_sBj0GR_gEZF9Sh7rGYlq_T57U0lF1DSMm0vs21ge4s_0sYzb6p4DiK8sJaa0k--PeCzHGkej_Q27Uk3B99T_8xA-DX0djPsKwSrlVTp4/s4032/IMG_8315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gm5iUlGwV0l34vKVZt21ByZg39IgivX2RkMQntyPUdUFEPglISjzIi4ZjwpfPQBWKXH39JuKxjwA6_qEK8_sBj0GR_gEZF9Sh7rGYlq_T57U0lF1DSMm0vs21ge4s_0sYzb6p4DiK8sJaa0k--PeCzHGkej_Q27Uk3B99T_8xA-DX0djPsKwSrlVTp4/w300-h400/IMG_8315.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just call her Kitty</td></tr></tbody></table>More kitty adventures when I discovered Rahrah had a UTI and bladder infection and needed surgery to remove jagged bladder stones which obviously had her in a lot of pain. She is a real challenge to medicate and usually requires help. After the surgery and a couple of days at the vet hospital, she is doing very well. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJRaWCXmHOti57Wt3SPYjdV0JkgQCi0tYOi1RZYrcapCEqOt4A9JUbmlDh2dWFQLA9rPKBqn7aGgfBbyDNOyJ3NXJoMA8bhz6lwqIlAmOJyPgmFTQ9L0WZ8oSjeNMnXFCjo5PBVz7IAYIzDIB58HE2wnIL7O56Wfm6vVneLc5mwRMvUNylKlAzPEhnpc/s2986/IMG_8290%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1894" data-original-width="2986" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJRaWCXmHOti57Wt3SPYjdV0JkgQCi0tYOi1RZYrcapCEqOt4A9JUbmlDh2dWFQLA9rPKBqn7aGgfBbyDNOyJ3NXJoMA8bhz6lwqIlAmOJyPgmFTQ9L0WZ8oSjeNMnXFCjo5PBVz7IAYIzDIB58HE2wnIL7O56Wfm6vVneLc5mwRMvUNylKlAzPEhnpc/w400-h254/IMG_8290%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rahrah feeling bad</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bbvqkrP1QD-Dpv-XS5Wh-F3udc_X6MuUS2AzXVEZye-lDA97x83i26O3La6aFAQZUUgBWAZE1-qz8US9FTMvKvmkflyEzkmiP3eq907iZVrAgcl-DhWNcIydhUdq5SY6KR5L3KDVyI1tzUXH8DDluJXA1fwaV_jGb0YSIJXv85-HQRvnlnaI88YJwgM/s4032/IMG_8325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bbvqkrP1QD-Dpv-XS5Wh-F3udc_X6MuUS2AzXVEZye-lDA97x83i26O3La6aFAQZUUgBWAZE1-qz8US9FTMvKvmkflyEzkmiP3eq907iZVrAgcl-DhWNcIydhUdq5SY6KR5L3KDVyI1tzUXH8DDluJXA1fwaV_jGb0YSIJXv85-HQRvnlnaI88YJwgM/w300-h400/IMG_8325.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Julie comforting Rahrah</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvjmn2DIW7zmK5df8lavTxL1uFlv9dFols1FG5NIRyajW96kmo83cctIwrl4593-UJrlLgmdGsqVVYLSz_0_dcCrQ47oSUj8KVpGX-PAvPRI7NknhpPEV47r8HmVDvhmajc7NdT0CH0-rz2eZzIs9f2rnQ2c6Lek29Y1n-ktGSH37uDksnlI__I56_34/s4032/IMG_8326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvjmn2DIW7zmK5df8lavTxL1uFlv9dFols1FG5NIRyajW96kmo83cctIwrl4593-UJrlLgmdGsqVVYLSz_0_dcCrQ47oSUj8KVpGX-PAvPRI7NknhpPEV47r8HmVDvhmajc7NdT0CH0-rz2eZzIs9f2rnQ2c6Lek29Y1n-ktGSH37uDksnlI__I56_34/w300-h400/IMG_8326.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling fine, being my helper</td></tr></tbody></table>Elizabeth keeps watch over any possible back yard activity. But mostly sleeps. She waits for me under a chair in the evenings when she knows it's nearing bedtime. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoNB1triXZYJgFd44QC4NOXuTKQiuf4QmCHma7Hmzc7qFpLUmECzrN-4OSP7nKqoPexnAvK1C0urp91plvarJH3w90oGLqQfDyLwWMNCtRalykswkENGN0M7lCOFddWcmeChjlbRmtV37a9GfsWPEXcV62_IOM8VXUXekns3WKGMO8KMlQJg_7zWuSao/s4032/IMG_8316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoNB1triXZYJgFd44QC4NOXuTKQiuf4QmCHma7Hmzc7qFpLUmECzrN-4OSP7nKqoPexnAvK1C0urp91plvarJH3w90oGLqQfDyLwWMNCtRalykswkENGN0M7lCOFddWcmeChjlbRmtV37a9GfsWPEXcV62_IOM8VXUXekns3WKGMO8KMlQJg_7zWuSao/w300-h400/IMG_8316.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueXatuD6vP_X1dUZhfjniXXbZm4x7AEqqAk3TyEZkYWcgaXyScTj27iQMawcm_NT_P-Lk9Ixbp0I6IN3p08iviUHJluIoiMNXTsMuVAwnfdpkVS0v0L7CH5n8OtQz4MMUpHoxcpQakUXYW2TZPIeOPOlz2ZdQBZvMUh9zgKvFUcg45heClKDocrcbwr4/s4032/IMG_8338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueXatuD6vP_X1dUZhfjniXXbZm4x7AEqqAk3TyEZkYWcgaXyScTj27iQMawcm_NT_P-Lk9Ixbp0I6IN3p08iviUHJluIoiMNXTsMuVAwnfdpkVS0v0L7CH5n8OtQz4MMUpHoxcpQakUXYW2TZPIeOPOlz2ZdQBZvMUh9zgKvFUcg45heClKDocrcbwr4/w300-h400/IMG_8338.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting for bedtime</td></tr></tbody></table><div>Sewing--Southern Fiber Artists are working on an 11-piece project to spell out MISSISSIPPI. Here is my P, highlighting our state's strong connection to music.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_GckEDnHj1cl3S3XDC-gD1tsUVe17YmR9X-n80i9r_QZaWbvjAP73YsAwS_kOhFMvNnsVTRz9R_aawie14W-yyXvFH7uqbehASVXJ928M9POyLcfqoXrmUyTxTLciEUlkEaLaWGM5ktu2-aue32gSmuqWoRmB9zXHxAwseNeATwFaURBR7Xs2d6LkwE/s1280/SFA_Letters%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1176" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_GckEDnHj1cl3S3XDC-gD1tsUVe17YmR9X-n80i9r_QZaWbvjAP73YsAwS_kOhFMvNnsVTRz9R_aawie14W-yyXvFH7uqbehASVXJ928M9POyLcfqoXrmUyTxTLciEUlkEaLaWGM5ktu2-aue32gSmuqWoRmB9zXHxAwseNeATwFaURBR7Xs2d6LkwE/w368-h400/SFA_Letters%20(2).jpeg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUt6GerdaRbvo320w4A0-kIIyLLrh_mdEFfMEAhddXZpOxAfqIBRn8OWYHkmhvne6q9ngkfeJAstx48PHCWxJ3vxghjt9fxZp9SDxz_v9vOabyLxSaBaO_razPoOgIM9IDPsmxRgi2s81HkEycQLiSIishpkHJGrgdhpw8vS-Ju-s5D3a96qx-uprRwq0/s4032/SFA-Letters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUt6GerdaRbvo320w4A0-kIIyLLrh_mdEFfMEAhddXZpOxAfqIBRn8OWYHkmhvne6q9ngkfeJAstx48PHCWxJ3vxghjt9fxZp9SDxz_v9vOabyLxSaBaO_razPoOgIM9IDPsmxRgi2s81HkEycQLiSIishpkHJGrgdhpw8vS-Ju-s5D3a96qx-uprRwq0/w400-h300/SFA-Letters.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlotte Timmons, Michele Martin, Leanne Green, Julia Graber</td></tr></tbody></table>Art--The 2023 SMAA show at the Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University opens next week, August 22. I entered a stitched Burlap Linen Flower.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMg4V_Kc9GuLxixilngFyD9an4Ie6loglxglkIuT03jNYYg564tnPXZqnX7leWaUhRF_2mJRbm7K06kDythR9LWZi_BMH7HrgX1g_yrYedKA01aPbIl09n9ZzaicaMcivru0-BNHlu1h0F4b5mK-gr_6YsRs6D0bRFxAcQivMIlFh7cZvB7lhnfUN1fkQ/s1911/IMG_7876(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="1911" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMg4V_Kc9GuLxixilngFyD9an4Ie6loglxglkIuT03jNYYg564tnPXZqnX7leWaUhRF_2mJRbm7K06kDythR9LWZi_BMH7HrgX1g_yrYedKA01aPbIl09n9ZzaicaMcivru0-BNHlu1h0F4b5mK-gr_6YsRs6D0bRFxAcQivMIlFh7cZvB7lhnfUN1fkQ/w400-h345/IMG_7876(Edited).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap Linen Flower, 18 x 21</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXqpJoOI-4aCXyDr7EU5yF6i7Fq6EPPPdpN8hAOy5PWoBI87sFNjW4XWvJDxqZPJFfQ0HVpLYqbbkuTrgJ8awWNfbgoFGGYkcrF39_ylS34lggMkHCJ8GMFJLsN4ZXurcDssdjONYG4fsTBx7C-Fmg9Qs0BHCzPK7Rpixof5eC9u8Qz6wiPjMBHVZL6o/s746/IMG_8339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="682" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXqpJoOI-4aCXyDr7EU5yF6i7Fq6EPPPdpN8hAOy5PWoBI87sFNjW4XWvJDxqZPJFfQ0HVpLYqbbkuTrgJ8awWNfbgoFGGYkcrF39_ylS34lggMkHCJ8GMFJLsN4ZXurcDssdjONYG4fsTBx7C-Fmg9Qs0BHCzPK7Rpixof5eC9u8Qz6wiPjMBHVZL6o/w366-h400/IMG_8339.JPG" width="366" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Invitation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p></div></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-11239818509361045002023-07-31T22:52:00.000-05:002023-07-31T22:52:05.466-05:00July Was a Summer Sizzler<p>July has been quite uneventful, as in a "no news is good news" sort of way. I water a few plants in the flowerbeds every day to keep them alive. My favorite is the basil, and it is so bushy that I cut it for a little vase on the window sill. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny4qwlptFWIteMpAGlHE1Dmkd0R_6rt8GiU-N3VhYkHnsjmp4XhKhUBIPhkrW30jea-20R1Udo0sjK9946ikd4gb1PdJ8RL9DIeMRQoyBLvcjQA5qhbFhfd_pZNISyJWmA8RkgQj_5Ijsn7ePtKScgN0_FX-vlS-8rzPShHUhEEtv8x0UxDVG23wcIaM/s4032/IMG_8285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny4qwlptFWIteMpAGlHE1Dmkd0R_6rt8GiU-N3VhYkHnsjmp4XhKhUBIPhkrW30jea-20R1Udo0sjK9946ikd4gb1PdJ8RL9DIeMRQoyBLvcjQA5qhbFhfd_pZNISyJWmA8RkgQj_5Ijsn7ePtKScgN0_FX-vlS-8rzPShHUhEEtv8x0UxDVG23wcIaM/w300-h400/IMG_8285.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basil in vase</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTwzUBtDGsG1dzWtp8ELnidjYQ8j-rQ3y25sTMzzfMzzJKyj-dD2U2ZUDehcQ2YsHoXP-9cKkszLWXrrrHCfCR-NqsENLX4WWtheWUYXOCiVgRsKklVu-iq9tWscz2tlSjEs3aGe_-OiO-QvN08GRmcg_K62NErj16vqMuY0v0zDYbyva3RqCYOH4Jns/s4032/IMG_8256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTwzUBtDGsG1dzWtp8ELnidjYQ8j-rQ3y25sTMzzfMzzJKyj-dD2U2ZUDehcQ2YsHoXP-9cKkszLWXrrrHCfCR-NqsENLX4WWtheWUYXOCiVgRsKklVu-iq9tWscz2tlSjEs3aGe_-OiO-QvN08GRmcg_K62NErj16vqMuY0v0zDYbyva3RqCYOH4Jns/w300-h400/IMG_8256.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basil, with dill on left, parsley on right</td></tr></tbody></table>The mama ginger cat I trapped and had spayed and released back in my yard appears and disappears every few days along with only one little black kitten. She comes for food but won't get too close, and the kitten definitely won't. They listen for the garage door to open and the food bowl to be put down, eat and then go hide again. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzcWUzmJ3MI9RzNWhMUf7TqOfOBQcuRl8T9zt39dAMLZk0DzkWfVkJpTf1vF-NyndZaSc6psK8aSFMQ-u5dVrEWlCEoJZi0LxqoPHHho2YUho6fh-eUIZ3WlZa462RX4TVAiiXf8loL0ES9LnQHphgPNhYMBCmD3HKKHRHFiCJm5b3hvozqL5ZcwzCJU/s4032/IMG_8248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzcWUzmJ3MI9RzNWhMUf7TqOfOBQcuRl8T9zt39dAMLZk0DzkWfVkJpTf1vF-NyndZaSc6psK8aSFMQ-u5dVrEWlCEoJZi0LxqoPHHho2YUho6fh-eUIZ3WlZa462RX4TVAiiXf8loL0ES9LnQHphgPNhYMBCmD3HKKHRHFiCJm5b3hvozqL5ZcwzCJU/w300-h400/IMG_8248.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time for breakfast</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A sudden storm (wind with very little rain) brought down a big limb on the fence on the east side of the house. Here's a view of the limb caught on the wooden fence. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcP9LYcCxegtDUJNPn-preJUxdEKeB86698mW5Re3iHQAK17DInb5V2jlvMCrCo7QA19kvqJr1zHdHQLA5mJyUeSKxwZSjqMvUCM8KYLCzzBBQeQOZ00UO3gCx5m-gkrrdzLqZi9XYrG87j21DowL1UoNEGPaH0F0YOjWKFOJvKRGuFKRlFjgi56sSBY/s4032/IMG_8278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcP9LYcCxegtDUJNPn-preJUxdEKeB86698mW5Re3iHQAK17DInb5V2jlvMCrCo7QA19kvqJr1zHdHQLA5mJyUeSKxwZSjqMvUCM8KYLCzzBBQeQOZ00UO3gCx5m-gkrrdzLqZi9XYrG87j21DowL1UoNEGPaH0F0YOjWKFOJvKRGuFKRlFjgi56sSBY/w300-h400/IMG_8278.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken from back yard side of fence</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDg5X-0I-w1wQl6CNqk95rAAuYLUw-1iwLXc_pfD4ftxYOLkGDeQ_TJUl18nZnNc4FOUTEqGEzP6WHpuGmbhnAATTGmUvVTxZJPbNM4vpRe9PLkqW2-2Sf5zdR2kgMl499kuKtlIpo4q5tcDadr1swzVUKAI_fv7MAat3PS64m6Xluz0KR_ojWeQmlp6c/s4032/IMG_8277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDg5X-0I-w1wQl6CNqk95rAAuYLUw-1iwLXc_pfD4ftxYOLkGDeQ_TJUl18nZnNc4FOUTEqGEzP6WHpuGmbhnAATTGmUvVTxZJPbNM4vpRe9PLkqW2-2Sf5zdR2kgMl499kuKtlIpo4q5tcDadr1swzVUKAI_fv7MAat3PS64m6Xluz0KR_ojWeQmlp6c/w300-h400/IMG_8277.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken from front yard side of fence</td></tr></tbody></table>Linda finished and hung my 12" square barn quilt signs on my mailbox. My driveway is not on the front of my house and it's a little confusing to give directions. But these beautiful signs should help. Thanks, Linda!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fgN9rgURrOnkrjZnZY4pxqKc6AHl9xvdiNoYbph-EyEgYu5bcyDWKDJ0ugGg3M2Qh1nu8cOX--wX3RUpwQcGj27DgjGEFzuiSyfu1xSqLA1VXFSh7Rv6RVsip5WcbZaGjf0P0bklflEue6IoGEtHuosDM1MEuGIFlNVpSDVp16k2JHgk4xPUDu0gRmQ/s4032/IMG_8236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fgN9rgURrOnkrjZnZY4pxqKc6AHl9xvdiNoYbph-EyEgYu5bcyDWKDJ0ugGg3M2Qh1nu8cOX--wX3RUpwQcGj27DgjGEFzuiSyfu1xSqLA1VXFSh7Rv6RVsip5WcbZaGjf0P0bklflEue6IoGEtHuosDM1MEuGIFlNVpSDVp16k2JHgk4xPUDu0gRmQ/w300-h400/IMG_8236.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohio Star on one side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0J2dTAHmoYXTtXMNrnqonAex98C_urRggFVZpwf8vzPrwFj7IKkwX4DlEADigJrXH62FUgQUKn2sHfVfkwFfFQQOP9TR-yskVUzS3btHbpeGQMuWJqM3D2ShLhI_0L9nZWoisLbiYByZxvkNI1or888Q1iD32Uq4x2mBpOWz0Hnd-7FnObHBDsdY2JY/s4032/IMG_8234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0J2dTAHmoYXTtXMNrnqonAex98C_urRggFVZpwf8vzPrwFj7IKkwX4DlEADigJrXH62FUgQUKn2sHfVfkwFfFQQOP9TR-yskVUzS3btHbpeGQMuWJqM3D2ShLhI_0L9nZWoisLbiYByZxvkNI1or888Q1iD32Uq4x2mBpOWz0Hnd-7FnObHBDsdY2JY/w300-h400/IMG_8234.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dutchman's Puzzle on the other side</td></tr></tbody></table>Maybe I'll make more art in August. Maybe.</p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-54516220780197302292023-07-20T14:17:00.000-05:002023-07-20T14:17:57.575-05:00Some July Art<p>Taking down the FestivalFibers exhibit seemed a good time to rotate some artwork on my walls. Silk with Stitches is in the LR where Elizabeth is usually hung. Twisted Tree II is a favorite along with the Stitched Lemons. I made a second Burlap Linen Flower but quilted in opposite places than the first one. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQYxcPDEjVj5pjSxLRn755Xfb4bW7lKOEzb5ZSQomRBFq3TR0NJ0dV0L6_CyulZa2eiOqcavq1fLcvQjd-dtmY1sDQmoZGWOpu7gEiWTtOxNeE9fOkLlhnmlhj3FbZqmuJCsvhnyl4qqWjYuvknNQEHB1RwWScKXoJhjUldSkQTCjCSCbrl7q8fXU6VM/s2778/IMG_8202%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2361" data-original-width="2778" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQYxcPDEjVj5pjSxLRn755Xfb4bW7lKOEzb5ZSQomRBFq3TR0NJ0dV0L6_CyulZa2eiOqcavq1fLcvQjd-dtmY1sDQmoZGWOpu7gEiWTtOxNeE9fOkLlhnmlhj3FbZqmuJCsvhnyl4qqWjYuvknNQEHB1RwWScKXoJhjUldSkQTCjCSCbrl7q8fXU6VM/w400-h340/IMG_8202%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap Linen Flower I<br />Quilted in petals</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2USb6FThpwCBnI_hUEYHCn5-RFFkCE3BsJxsxiiFkDCnFMjlxzdlVYeQypCWjaZTgcY-6YCpjkAxxcTSi7nKKz3YOSkqgu4KbCIb0MvnozIVc4Zy3u2A7piLD6133STZhgw2M8fFQKYdYFJVXeGREK_w3cM903NcHa1iYt9ioj9X4vkvhHnSyWE1RCY/s2664/IMG_8200%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2643" data-original-width="2664" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2USb6FThpwCBnI_hUEYHCn5-RFFkCE3BsJxsxiiFkDCnFMjlxzdlVYeQypCWjaZTgcY-6YCpjkAxxcTSi7nKKz3YOSkqgu4KbCIb0MvnozIVc4Zy3u2A7piLD6133STZhgw2M8fFQKYdYFJVXeGREK_w3cM903NcHa1iYt9ioj9X4vkvhHnSyWE1RCY/w400-h396/IMG_8200%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap Linen Flower II<br />Quilted in leaves and background</td></tr></tbody></table><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYw2ebLYL4C2jw3lHQz95cew8T2NohBb7D-cFRQBNT2PKsw28kMkFFvnIT4Y0kW3IvggsncL4TopXr20NwH-aXdvVQdRiV0P45jeEM4l3FAM8cLxr53bw8gPct0z10qb2KiOzk44WlrQMpm29X4eLwJR3Dh7gbag_OYiseZghx8eNcFPnsHoOn_NM6qQ/s4032/IMG_8267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYw2ebLYL4C2jw3lHQz95cew8T2NohBb7D-cFRQBNT2PKsw28kMkFFvnIT4Y0kW3IvggsncL4TopXr20NwH-aXdvVQdRiV0P45jeEM4l3FAM8cLxr53bw8gPct0z10qb2KiOzk44WlrQMpm29X4eLwJR3Dh7gbag_OYiseZghx8eNcFPnsHoOn_NM6qQ/w300-h400/IMG_8267.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silk with Stitches</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb38WhCJycEh_4KRZ5jjLM3WQX5zJLVr_SzQh2Nmwjdby6t1JPNNZLqZuCdy5dKtjZw0CYp6QJYUUV4GuGmWkw_-ko0VtZEPmK3oCLK0KnIOFFDOgJXs0AwYPJSxjBpTBg7o5cAo2yThFpkZ4YZOsZzu1nwfzJmgiFb-7KSh4kxxyZ7Z-3g6VM2-NgCw/s1922/IMG_8266(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1634" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb38WhCJycEh_4KRZ5jjLM3WQX5zJLVr_SzQh2Nmwjdby6t1JPNNZLqZuCdy5dKtjZw0CYp6QJYUUV4GuGmWkw_-ko0VtZEPmK3oCLK0KnIOFFDOgJXs0AwYPJSxjBpTBg7o5cAo2yThFpkZ4YZOsZzu1nwfzJmgiFb-7KSh4kxxyZ7Z-3g6VM2-NgCw/w340-h400/IMG_8266(Edited).jpg" width="340" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitched Lemons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbGcmZA2jmPWot2jZs1vI5zOIAMj1clvjpVg2xJnF2VmeeUQ8E7JBoP64ajGcaDCE1ua891Uj9nZFXuRScxF1AHb8BxkTGa9oHVulBTS8PScoohAyuyDPUrK4iE56l3Po0eZed_Yjcjn0Fic20O_5jEq27gq6lbz-5oFjRa7XmAiEHCxvIDwrCZjub1g/s1843/IMG_8265(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="1706" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbGcmZA2jmPWot2jZs1vI5zOIAMj1clvjpVg2xJnF2VmeeUQ8E7JBoP64ajGcaDCE1ua891Uj9nZFXuRScxF1AHb8BxkTGa9oHVulBTS8PScoohAyuyDPUrK4iE56l3Po0eZed_Yjcjn0Fic20O_5jEq27gq6lbz-5oFjRa7XmAiEHCxvIDwrCZjub1g/w370-h400/IMG_8265(Edited).jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Staying inside during this punishing heat with near 100 degree temps allowed time to finish three Pine Belt Quilters community sewing projects. Two of these were pieced by others and I added the quilting and binding on all three. I see that Elizabeth made a few biscuits on the batting while it was out on the table. Then just for fun I made a few more pieces of postcard art.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i85oHe1-unUXB8kxjppFCgTLApXkYDb2piaUejmFZeJk4Q4SHrWd2nxk924vw2lj14uqaafjxbMnnKjwh-9PfIIhr2DAIF167CH2cz72YQgbr75YcF2M0H8oJiBWLbLsFajTbTHa1Oj9T7GguohJHrmSmlwvEP5euzdCbrQmYCVC0GHWAhW0retdkyk/s4032/IMG_8192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i85oHe1-unUXB8kxjppFCgTLApXkYDb2piaUejmFZeJk4Q4SHrWd2nxk924vw2lj14uqaafjxbMnnKjwh-9PfIIhr2DAIF167CH2cz72YQgbr75YcF2M0H8oJiBWLbLsFajTbTHa1Oj9T7GguohJHrmSmlwvEP5euzdCbrQmYCVC0GHWAhW0retdkyk/w300-h400/IMG_8192.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSb3sZNF4ZNDRLIdjzVSeSfDaC_Ak0CpaKX784idTmiEioQhF9Ox1d5lA_BZjQQkxsMmbxjRypIuelQ9zzigKb4Wdn76Ak1KKHiBXN2S3ZPBiEYyxQSf4M0gGiPfdlqsFPVs3NSv3QUw6IUL-f7DWhSnqVoO9FOe5FgwRRbcA6APcRthX3V6XYEjLGG9Q/s2048/IMG_8196(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I should cook more dishes requiring basil.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWV7nX39pAWTP30DL_RFFL0jvHWr3LLhSh02KkpsRg3fOR5_nDIJme4-RqxB4rE3pR9skKwtSLSQY5nbW_QudLghADHogEuihQ7v2ouIbb5bmShECqeqd8TSVN0R1v4WNahqi1k-xw4BQBm40XmdiYiNFTTlBguUE6Ep_TIS7FDwOPqtsga8eJitwdywk/s4032/IMG_8239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWV7nX39pAWTP30DL_RFFL0jvHWr3LLhSh02KkpsRg3fOR5_nDIJme4-RqxB4rE3pR9skKwtSLSQY5nbW_QudLghADHogEuihQ7v2ouIbb5bmShECqeqd8TSVN0R1v4WNahqi1k-xw4BQBm40XmdiYiNFTTlBguUE6Ep_TIS7FDwOPqtsga8eJitwdywk/w300-h400/IMG_8239.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hosta blooming</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5JWp61zpdNBcUnJbbyo0nTQBiw8ExULoGcC7z9PQkYu9egAcNRDZkJln5JYq9A1gyA2GBURdoMtgxlLWgZC7HStiC6HRdaPYLTXMj2S269WHQusXzbJYCIgJ1jRS8XkonsZ30VySaYJXjfB2pmSI9dmMB50vmecqcXUDxefO8DLydLFh9GGVzpR5EZ8/s4032/IMG_8241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5JWp61zpdNBcUnJbbyo0nTQBiw8ExULoGcC7z9PQkYu9egAcNRDZkJln5JYq9A1gyA2GBURdoMtgxlLWgZC7HStiC6HRdaPYLTXMj2S269WHQusXzbJYCIgJ1jRS8XkonsZ30VySaYJXjfB2pmSI9dmMB50vmecqcXUDxefO8DLydLFh9GGVzpR5EZ8/w300-h400/IMG_8241.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRGrxRivli2L5OPn3NeWY4BR7EPxejwCMrEoDv7WyQEGyp5WUPXX50uMu4PGHqWX9iqR_PSwYesS9U2-aLQkc1wijQwJLSN-1-xCScErYGTKVi0x41Otmmqmz_miVUq8thRuh47JIOIFCvy6ZaA74NkVStK5-STI0kPYKM-KTwG1FyxgIoh7WSSNdkVg/s4032/IMG_8243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRGrxRivli2L5OPn3NeWY4BR7EPxejwCMrEoDv7WyQEGyp5WUPXX50uMu4PGHqWX9iqR_PSwYesS9U2-aLQkc1wijQwJLSN-1-xCScErYGTKVi0x41Otmmqmz_miVUq8thRuh47JIOIFCvy6ZaA74NkVStK5-STI0kPYKM-KTwG1FyxgIoh7WSSNdkVg/w400-h300/IMG_8243.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coleus, with vinca and begonia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQTdzC9w9T0dQkbrJuHTMjaklVp7I25oAUPka7BuGBpR8TmxlauLivcce0Zo4Y6tfnq-NhVdhPhj4PpziqbrJHFKrdHsbl70fr2Vv2cLENOSLD2_uGSZZ1Tu-M2v5Z__JKlkDqF7-QAW9lSAOdZxN66GaeNhvlBjtNNDrjGL-qmEgQPC5BoIRoEFUVAw/s4032/IMG_8256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQTdzC9w9T0dQkbrJuHTMjaklVp7I25oAUPka7BuGBpR8TmxlauLivcce0Zo4Y6tfnq-NhVdhPhj4PpziqbrJHFKrdHsbl70fr2Vv2cLENOSLD2_uGSZZ1Tu-M2v5Z__JKlkDqF7-QAW9lSAOdZxN66GaeNhvlBjtNNDrjGL-qmEgQPC5BoIRoEFUVAw/w300-h400/IMG_8256.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basil, with dill (lower L) and parsley (lower R)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-59349442694608048192023-07-15T03:45:00.001-05:002023-07-15T04:06:24.351-05:00July, After FestivalSouth2023<p>I offer sincere thanks to all who came to my FestivalFibers exhibit during <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth2023</a>, June 3-30. I was asked to keep my exhibit up for an additional week, through the end of June. This allowed for several more visitors and my chance to meet with people to describe and explain the works. The winning bidder on Prelude came to take pictures in the Downey Gallery. I was especially honored that <a href="http://arts.ms.gov">Mississippi Arts Commission</a>'s David Lewis (Executive Director), Maria Zeringue (Folk & Traditional Arts Director), and Kristen Brandt (Arts Industry Director) met me at the exhibit for a tour. Three pieces found new homes, and the others are back on my walls or in my closet. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJF6PMth9Fsfp6G2aFhMmQSoRX1Spot864JJfo-XE11R9tYSDup-DUcA5FIfOXQxUww1abQ9VcZYoBID7GXQfH_NIalAkL8AhHNkp-e6AqJlZ6tKXJdzKahApOFyWd5AQDmBXKlVAgl22nYeC2sMk_qAKFjUmVXFlZqtvVPW6IRdd-7cSZDlp8Vl4D70/s4032/IMG_8179.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJF6PMth9Fsfp6G2aFhMmQSoRX1Spot864JJfo-XE11R9tYSDup-DUcA5FIfOXQxUww1abQ9VcZYoBID7GXQfH_NIalAkL8AhHNkp-e6AqJlZ6tKXJdzKahApOFyWd5AQDmBXKlVAgl22nYeC2sMk_qAKFjUmVXFlZqtvVPW6IRdd-7cSZDlp8Vl4D70/w400-h300/IMG_8179.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking down the exhibit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpybLYaYL6hB78EFQwA6A1yNIZ1NMGpCxMRRUAvcjeh19qIi7PintPIKLBPi_HVE6_e1l3i3j9R7005eWMqeBMKh2EEAIGsxlX9iqIbCsNJjC_ARDIqK0undtWkopVeitHOw8nThOEXKYfk_FTgHPG45T9ZnnJeG8g-uQuvea3T8WhEBbFJvvbYMyR14/s4032/IMG_8181.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpybLYaYL6hB78EFQwA6A1yNIZ1NMGpCxMRRUAvcjeh19qIi7PintPIKLBPi_HVE6_e1l3i3j9R7005eWMqeBMKh2EEAIGsxlX9iqIbCsNJjC_ARDIqK0undtWkopVeitHOw8nThOEXKYfk_FTgHPG45T9ZnnJeG8g-uQuvea3T8WhEBbFJvvbYMyR14/w400-h300/IMG_8181.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The guest book</td></tr></tbody></table>Meanwhile, life at home has been chock-full of adventures. A ginger mama cat and her four kittens (two ginger and two black) moved in under my shop building and I agonized over what to do about them, finally deciding to trap and get the kittens to Southern Pines Animal Shelter for fostering and adopting. When I trapped the mama cat I had her spayed and brought back to my yard. She can live outside but Elizabeth makes it clear that she is not welcome in the house. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq5c03cqCExy95d_pYgX1vbZhqscfCLqT2A57Hy7Vg1_i1WtV--L0q8sls5La7miAQBzpyg2Qnd3zhLE5kF4ez-AXp-sNnXb_tekoUNnhh4WaLQ3e591HEHV9serqiuXnO7igLrIK4kFeiNnNMIVPgRkEn4OURK2PoV-er00upI5j9w1GhaqL-in5sxc/s4032/IMG_8219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq5c03cqCExy95d_pYgX1vbZhqscfCLqT2A57Hy7Vg1_i1WtV--L0q8sls5La7miAQBzpyg2Qnd3zhLE5kF4ez-AXp-sNnXb_tekoUNnhh4WaLQ3e591HEHV9serqiuXnO7igLrIK4kFeiNnNMIVPgRkEn4OURK2PoV-er00upI5j9w1GhaqL-in5sxc/w300-h400/IMG_8219.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3DsZotjHpmGLETI03VblJ6rewFY8hzQSQDJYxfSA81LRjiohLBDPnfD19YN0oFeZvd_rtr-CsMCn5i_1kd-VRvZGoV1cQ-O1vq3GjKSp52ToR5pwIvw7Bz1Iku0x5zxFBs6zFmccS_eyUDQGgFFsVZMJLLX0_h4-LOzpHiUVUch20Wh_-9mL-NiPu90/s4032/IMG_8218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXgIgxKTvTGN_UjlUAFgzJPW93vzMekRWzqTmYYpYcGycCDv79Lai9M8e4KfCgqGO2iVPXVwRHFoKfmQ_V7eYr6ypI0nL3OmWaJziY1DyGntGy5G-shvE_16-XUfYykr4gLBFZn0g2xC0GJ5-qikvsZWDWE1txcfa4dBncbUfZ0UbGxR7oUOwpY00KSs/s4032/IMG_8054.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXgIgxKTvTGN_UjlUAFgzJPW93vzMekRWzqTmYYpYcGycCDv79Lai9M8e4KfCgqGO2iVPXVwRHFoKfmQ_V7eYr6ypI0nL3OmWaJziY1DyGntGy5G-shvE_16-XUfYykr4gLBFZn0g2xC0GJ5-qikvsZWDWE1txcfa4dBncbUfZ0UbGxR7oUOwpY00KSs/w300-h400/IMG_8054.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for takeoff</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-87888377821393685972023-06-27T15:45:00.001-05:002023-06-27T16:10:43.238-05:00Grand Finale for FestivalSouth<p> What a marvelous finish for 2023 <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth</a>--Iconic, a cirque rock symphonic extravaganza. Amazing acrobatic acts along with chart-topping songs from the last four decades, such as Aerosmith, Earth Wind and fire, Michael Jackson, Led Zepplin, and others. I had never even been to a rock concert, much less sung with a chorus (<a href="http://meistersingersofms.com">Meistersingers</a>) behind an orchestra! All these pictures were taken during dress rehearsal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgJF-3VRHopq6gXPQ4XqAf0UM8zQ_rCR2Rsn4cPjcd7XpcdhAtC6grKFOWt1GF5T4Mvz2RoJEbYEwIWSxdHFPM-xWa3uxQkz7ePV2iTx8FclNZL0BMNsbr8WquvF0wCYVJMuPj-D0Vk-kkwmeUR6-SQ8VWFotVvR1f3Uy4vI4PNPVfNiJwUlA2p1PZbk/s4032/IMG_8150.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgJF-3VRHopq6gXPQ4XqAf0UM8zQ_rCR2Rsn4cPjcd7XpcdhAtC6grKFOWt1GF5T4Mvz2RoJEbYEwIWSxdHFPM-xWa3uxQkz7ePV2iTx8FclNZL0BMNsbr8WquvF0wCYVJMuPj-D0Vk-kkwmeUR6-SQ8VWFotVvR1f3Uy4vI4PNPVfNiJwUlA2p1PZbk/w300-h400/IMG_8150.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8HN92Zu0BBMpeJ63N9ldBRl6LhLVssBEyiwdSm7r70vYdqNIw_kCVZfIBL9kfcWgDHwt0XNp9h_N1m5BsAtEvouhLJT_R_w2HXTlqeL0tgeLSE98YvS_aUef-IItSafdytE6sX9pEpTrTnyCkXSNIQQnWfto9w7ykNPqdjjsXHsnHLPyCWuB5zu3DmI/s4032/IMG_8149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjVqoOTvvqKpgzGTsrzGOPuJhrFzBCmZMoZ2jszknWjX3jevjOVE8xqp0WvNJdXWsDcSaomIZc9nt2p6vB18kid8b7jTYT2FUILA3UJS1PA3xY_QYEVZNvXpBAzpxK8QVvNJ4zrnvJlNtp28vibCtaOQDqjl6SYksprun7-zh6cX_uEEmar5lgUhoMIc/s4032/IMG_8138.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjVqoOTvvqKpgzGTsrzGOPuJhrFzBCmZMoZ2jszknWjX3jevjOVE8xqp0WvNJdXWsDcSaomIZc9nt2p6vB18kid8b7jTYT2FUILA3UJS1PA3xY_QYEVZNvXpBAzpxK8QVvNJ4zrnvJlNtp28vibCtaOQDqjl6SYksprun7-zh6cX_uEEmar5lgUhoMIc/w400-h300/IMG_8138.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Odd Couples with Nick Ciraldo</td></tr></tbody></table>My exhibit, FestivalFibers, has had a good reception and is being held over an additional week through the end of June, at University Baptist Church. It has been a wonderful three weeks of entertainment, and I'm already looking forward to June of 2024. Mike Lopinto and his crew put on an amazing festival in Hattiesburg. I'm so glad I live here!<div><br /><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-29824630455243924682023-06-15T18:08:00.001-05:002023-06-15T18:08:24.003-05:00Festival South is in full swing<p>Every day brings more reasons to be glad I live in Hattiesburg. Many people are going to see my <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth</a> FestivalFibers exhibit, which will be at the Downey Gallery at University Baptist Church through June 24. It is a special thrill to see my quilt Prelude on the cover of <a href="https://www.hubcityspokes.com/e-editions/magazine" target="">Signature Magazine</a>'s June issue. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDZjM9tVGDo-xNzesEiDi3OeFgLspxajdOTyP1FWZH2Ms7EUO3kJBItXs2i75qa4g3cLd9xjNKfNwsOdB1nGea8QY1kHBzBTgE2wSxrM8HWB85RxZJc_G9x0njGHdV7SNVmBaBry3gHSRqVmRBlvp7zErM_A5CpIqKgV3IeraE6cv1kvGz_9ycEt2/s4032/IMG_8048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDZjM9tVGDo-xNzesEiDi3OeFgLspxajdOTyP1FWZH2Ms7EUO3kJBItXs2i75qa4g3cLd9xjNKfNwsOdB1nGea8QY1kHBzBTgE2wSxrM8HWB85RxZJc_G9x0njGHdV7SNVmBaBry3gHSRqVmRBlvp7zErM_A5CpIqKgV3IeraE6cv1kvGz_9ycEt2/w300-h400/IMG_8048.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">June Issue </td></tr></tbody></table>Rehearsals for the Meistersingers concert of James Mulholland's Missa Romantica and three other pieces he arranged were enjoyable. Mulholland is a Laurel native and came from his home in Indianapolis to our dress rehearsal and concert. It was a special pleasure to perform works for a composer and have him be pleased with what he heard. Dr. Joel Dunlap directed, Dr. Susan Ruggiero was the soloist, accompanied by Kathy Vail.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Qdnj-uDFm9WnaW-2OGyJ0Af0jscOna9CmcKr_TMOGJNgTz_cIw5JSmC4CNcDDKlwLanvFEQlMbSfAfGpC8qejsIdyEpDL8YLDZZ4kT3UxUlrnWOQuNLjC86QHQKoHPsQP5AU2lxcHLMG2Wzu7MVspFGdRawStEgErDeNRZP_VxDsd2WGz-L8cHpI/s4032/IMG_8033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Qdnj-uDFm9WnaW-2OGyJ0Af0jscOna9CmcKr_TMOGJNgTz_cIw5JSmC4CNcDDKlwLanvFEQlMbSfAfGpC8qejsIdyEpDL8YLDZZ4kT3UxUlrnWOQuNLjC86QHQKoHPsQP5AU2lxcHLMG2Wzu7MVspFGdRawStEgErDeNRZP_VxDsd2WGz-L8cHpI/w400-h300/IMG_8033.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joel Dunlap, Artistic Director</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGEyFZAliILHihh2PgL-FIAnleqqKSeM8kLPm6TU76V7A25bYKY-hibPuUljiOyZrBWTAZv3IfHyisI6OuV2V0Lw0BiEfDCR0lDrRuRC5Qb-OAEz5YbYwQ__xBY0GEHEGJO7ntwph4245fUaJ5RhH4rhgqwmJYDPnxenhlLRRZGjFfFR0FyQ1mIV3/s4032/IMG_8034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGEyFZAliILHihh2PgL-FIAnleqqKSeM8kLPm6TU76V7A25bYKY-hibPuUljiOyZrBWTAZv3IfHyisI6OuV2V0Lw0BiEfDCR0lDrRuRC5Qb-OAEz5YbYwQ__xBY0GEHEGJO7ntwph4245fUaJ5RhH4rhgqwmJYDPnxenhlLRRZGjFfFR0FyQ1mIV3/w300-h400/IMG_8034.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James Mulholland </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqm1RcHXWzXLqiVeKWXd7jPd0WGmybsEtQrcYdgdUOJ0nGKyiFJRojCKDnJINmtgHnICaaxvxwYZ9VKgkEwzOsfALjFittUnfCJevSaa8aD_OV4D8e_Fh6V-zn7lVlQzolgNbzyPOb6Y_wQfB_U3UxObsY7Z1Mg2qngt6RzfOe1gYf8deZo8YOS1r2/s4032/IMG_8045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqm1RcHXWzXLqiVeKWXd7jPd0WGmybsEtQrcYdgdUOJ0nGKyiFJRojCKDnJINmtgHnICaaxvxwYZ9VKgkEwzOsfALjFittUnfCJevSaa8aD_OV4D8e_Fh6V-zn7lVlQzolgNbzyPOb6Y_wQfB_U3UxObsY7Z1Mg2qngt6RzfOe1gYf8deZo8YOS1r2/w300-h400/IMG_8045.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Program</td></tr></tbody></table><p>One of the numbers we performed was "Keramos" (the potter's clay), which is based on a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem. I constantly hear these words in my head, and love to embrace their meaning: "All that inhabit this great earth are kindred and allied by birth."</p><p>I had a great time teaching children something about quilting at one of the FestivalSouth Youth events, lined up by Jennifer Timidaiski. The kids tried their hands at a fabric collage using fusible fabrics and scissors and a background. Each child's piece showed an amazing artistic eye! We put each piece in a white mat and plastic sleeve so they could take home their art.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5biL1ifEuCv9stNcf8hzP0D01UU4rBVMWX_ZyzZkxqLqQaLAyzPayAj2h7iqLqhLFroB4Sq61l4NpgypNswxC4p3JECy666kzNAQgyw1CZ41GRJHuaz-mrVRTVAVUuhSBJk6wrxeVP9XvpnTGaq04-NrNKiNZY24DSIQWYuY9X1tQPauPUPZo8eIE/s213/FS-kids-Cannon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5biL1ifEuCv9stNcf8hzP0D01UU4rBVMWX_ZyzZkxqLqQaLAyzPayAj2h7iqLqhLFroB4Sq61l4NpgypNswxC4p3JECy666kzNAQgyw1CZ41GRJHuaz-mrVRTVAVUuhSBJk6wrxeVP9XvpnTGaq04-NrNKiNZY24DSIQWYuY9X1tQPauPUPZo8eIE/w300-h400/FS-kids-Cannon.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtam1QfzihrKE-9oB1lGaXVuJP38OPb2w-61zjM7vGZEtyjOwzzJK_KOkDpnfLERf1vdsbdw6DurwqRUd3kgFM2Vy6T0g8jO2tKxsmFLnFTHlHYFRGv1apCVzLFkjugDD_n-_Oj_LW4STOOpL50CnIdTcko3jlZmVi-wjjQ1EI9FJtymZNFGFVXPj/s701/FS-kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtam1QfzihrKE-9oB1lGaXVuJP38OPb2w-61zjM7vGZEtyjOwzzJK_KOkDpnfLERf1vdsbdw6DurwqRUd3kgFM2Vy6T0g8jO2tKxsmFLnFTHlHYFRGv1apCVzLFkjugDD_n-_Oj_LW4STOOpL50CnIdTcko3jlZmVi-wjjQ1EI9FJtymZNFGFVXPj/w300-h400/FS-kids.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He interpreted the Biloxi lighthouse</td></tr></tbody></table><p>An American Landscape was presented at the historic Train Depot featuring Dr Jay Dean directing many talented musicians. Seating was in a semi-circle, with a delightful up-close view of the orchestra. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNjU8UxtOYCvBZOPmmAjM5bUuC3vvFshXr1uk4OzbQJ9uPsV_xY9UlCPP5LTQ9obdOUqBca5UEq7dKCdUHLh-EcdqspOzcHSYXWpk14r4NERpUYegPBJKKwRYpdOVJe5F9DS2HWCyjG3KfX0EHdcmMvuEn_Dh1je8bhcWY6PPt2EZ5M0qcTWZkFLN/s4032/IMG_8039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNjU8UxtOYCvBZOPmmAjM5bUuC3vvFshXr1uk4OzbQJ9uPsV_xY9UlCPP5LTQ9obdOUqBca5UEq7dKCdUHLh-EcdqspOzcHSYXWpk14r4NERpUYegPBJKKwRYpdOVJe5F9DS2HWCyjG3KfX0EHdcmMvuEn_Dh1je8bhcWY6PPt2EZ5M0qcTWZkFLN/s320/IMG_8039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-nJ4Q5pi1YNYSG5eC_RbWTF_Q-WM3vXXeS1bmx3ny5S-ZwuNhZfWYT7hypCMKsm71fgEQAuznstA3fe6AlBO1kbSgJmxM6PPnwIZ0EVFvaP-80duELEdAo7LSLsbvIAU0C8vAaFv9HNuxdq5OYZCDColin2_3Tg_FAgEBgfGbuSkWKG7Rm3k2dMF/s4032/IMG_8037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-nJ4Q5pi1YNYSG5eC_RbWTF_Q-WM3vXXeS1bmx3ny5S-ZwuNhZfWYT7hypCMKsm71fgEQAuznstA3fe6AlBO1kbSgJmxM6PPnwIZ0EVFvaP-80duELEdAo7LSLsbvIAU0C8vAaFv9HNuxdq5OYZCDColin2_3Tg_FAgEBgfGbuSkWKG7Rm3k2dMF/s320/IMG_8037.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>One of the Coffee concerts was "Celtic in Your Cup," at the OLLI building. This family trio brought us a lively time, reminiscent of Irish music.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1dDP3YZ0IeXeJ4DvHwzYXrLB0AkkaBcb7pngF5gUgGoO1ifSudsgtsanxA7kWyMSLvWQGVW2omiWo9iDCMhD2qLd19BA5zEQ-ro8zjHTO_pIYze3cIfTxIsLZUmzVAStK0iV8Zoy0dCoct_XLEj2jI-nYY6ZEwV9S3S4qAlPIlIqBgY5nMtORYBv/s4032/IMG_8029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1dDP3YZ0IeXeJ4DvHwzYXrLB0AkkaBcb7pngF5gUgGoO1ifSudsgtsanxA7kWyMSLvWQGVW2omiWo9iDCMhD2qLd19BA5zEQ-ro8zjHTO_pIYze3cIfTxIsLZUmzVAStK0iV8Zoy0dCoct_XLEj2jI-nYY6ZEwV9S3S4qAlPIlIqBgY5nMtORYBv/s320/IMG_8029.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And this is only week two, with many events still to come. Full details and schedule are at <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth</a>.<p></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-38692437845821760072023-06-05T00:35:00.001-05:002023-06-05T00:50:56.036-05:00FestivalFibers at FestivalSouth<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5OCQR1EPhCczS9mHfyO84y13hDe26HRVwj0ZVl48KHrTZSWVT65tC4CNGYPTUdmIjhgzOkYVgWXHdPVwKZ9oz8ar-mYaZsF-j_snoHjHeSkStAIni8mXju6zGIoduofViBWDo1i1LLknsh1sYyNdypx3lEU0-4LZewWK_rxojLlpZ4p9KeOGLbLh/s2890/IMG_7949%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2323" data-original-width="2890" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5OCQR1EPhCczS9mHfyO84y13hDe26HRVwj0ZVl48KHrTZSWVT65tC4CNGYPTUdmIjhgzOkYVgWXHdPVwKZ9oz8ar-mYaZsF-j_snoHjHeSkStAIni8mXju6zGIoduofViBWDo1i1LLknsh1sYyNdypx3lEU0-4LZewWK_rxojLlpZ4p9KeOGLbLh/w400-h321/IMG_7949%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Invitation</td></tr></tbody></table><p>My FestivalFibers exhibit opened in the Downey Gallery at University Baptist Church June 3 to a welcoming crowd. Several UBC friends prepared delicious treats for refreshments, and the Faith and the Arts Committee members took care of the gallery space arrangements. Prelude was displayed in the hallway outside the gallery. FestivalSouth 2023 events and schedule can be found <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">here</a>. Auction bidding is online through June 24. To bid on Prelude, click on "auction" on the site.</p><p>Here is a tour of the gallery, entering and walking around the room to the right. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4h0_AYTsxvP1wTIl5WOw9phaWy5IbklRXFrID8HwpPBN3tMRVLCfrbaVR-mT6Ivc4mbhFLBrHjMdiKFEG33XOkTdS0WvNU6_LdIJJtY28Y43dtfzbhqJWgBok7Mx5Oc_cZFqNDEV2LWjWJjPFaYG25_nnqnlKqqh1hgTjaavwXJjMqRyxvuwb8oo2/s1269/IMG_3094%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1269" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4h0_AYTsxvP1wTIl5WOw9phaWy5IbklRXFrID8HwpPBN3tMRVLCfrbaVR-mT6Ivc4mbhFLBrHjMdiKFEG33XOkTdS0WvNU6_LdIJJtY28Y43dtfzbhqJWgBok7Mx5Oc_cZFqNDEV2LWjWJjPFaYG25_nnqnlKqqh1hgTjaavwXJjMqRyxvuwb8oo2/w400-h390/IMG_3094%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prelude, quilt for FestivalSouth artwork and poster</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYdZKOjQkQ6Tbdpj1TMqmWZf6jnfaeFsyeWky4E_KT3g9xBda_7wSnQQ-Mv2RGaUT3-Gzdwj__hyeSh1jSjVZ8LrUn0qf-qATzW_t9nqMKRuSXPitbgyS3RFJrfcSeYJwrlR8-O324ozVqc1J3URSyv-bRd-3gkwFx9BzyQlD2MIYqlMgYj5oZTUT/w400-h300/IMG_7958.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Conversation, Yellow Fish, Green Fish,<br />Elizabeth, My Almost Perfect Cat</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1j70ifu0jRPuP7KEiLj2b7_gslQK9BXmBbZefH94s1qwaLqBzhFVyMd0kv0eYe3HyZ_mhPrz3iQY69abwPBYORe0Sokb2MenXxRS0kfeHViXD8VNyqpVRKx0bHxs-tKocrXrzVTBhnjIzhpEeHGoUuzv2rqMXkgsMVhARLC6cCopEkWRr7rVr8Lve/s4032/IMG_7959.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1j70ifu0jRPuP7KEiLj2b7_gslQK9BXmBbZefH94s1qwaLqBzhFVyMd0kv0eYe3HyZ_mhPrz3iQY69abwPBYORe0Sokb2MenXxRS0kfeHViXD8VNyqpVRKx0bHxs-tKocrXrzVTBhnjIzhpEeHGoUuzv2rqMXkgsMVhARLC6cCopEkWRr7rVr8Lve/w400-h300/IMG_7959.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lavender Zinnia, Yellow Zinnia, Rosy Zinnia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_d-btXT_W_7xFNTMcDMitMNhRxpPEC98HiyOkdyJg1Nj78bdLoF-Lw54O3XhVvoHAfnmHgv_pHwIhujJgZM79EVrrk6iKzg8kfDSgp83shFw0Ho5c-YMMkh9AC7c1udaJ_Q86Dsou5E_7LO-GcOKbsARBcRxqspVk4UdeI5w4qF-WPsylj4cJC7V/s4032/IMG_7960.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_d-btXT_W_7xFNTMcDMitMNhRxpPEC98HiyOkdyJg1Nj78bdLoF-Lw54O3XhVvoHAfnmHgv_pHwIhujJgZM79EVrrk6iKzg8kfDSgp83shFw0Ho5c-YMMkh9AC7c1udaJ_Q86Dsou5E_7LO-GcOKbsARBcRxqspVk4UdeI5w4qF-WPsylj4cJC7V/w400-h300/IMG_7960.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain Snow Melt, Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Ireland Street<br />in Artful Log Cabin technique</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9FQK3E-mHG_kYvvSXIAj5zr4sXWeEYXsT-9piGD_nSsrK7AYsP2tNgH5zabhtTudZ_DmF8kBqMTmtqR9vYEYOz8hSmyoskmRr8pYuZELYKG2rZJdlPZaFD02eWCSlSIe6p-JleyyUhaQZITQWCXk5HkYgt3kzDtxbRMaThWnQ-rjiDj524yggOcz/s4032/IMG_7961.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9FQK3E-mHG_kYvvSXIAj5zr4sXWeEYXsT-9piGD_nSsrK7AYsP2tNgH5zabhtTudZ_DmF8kBqMTmtqR9vYEYOz8hSmyoskmRr8pYuZELYKG2rZJdlPZaFD02eWCSlSIe6p-JleyyUhaQZITQWCXk5HkYgt3kzDtxbRMaThWnQ-rjiDj524yggOcz/w400-h300/IMG_7961.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Atrium at Ochsner's, Fractured Roses, Interleave Symphony,<br />Wellness Center Pool, with photo inspiration</td></tr></tbody></table>Here are some pictures taken at the opening reception.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRX31nBd1oIxALUfvIL9wtjYtNxpfcsjjhGrqp9NDLyUBUmfFs8YMXza7BbtFg8NA8RCVwDA6DUdRgihsOEGKseJnR-i9jwOFM4NHaAawdtoBG82Sp8tyScEfUnZsB5C-Ji412OzJtaARlQkliqLyXUG9swS7F9VkOMnvja6viQbNrCmRv23BuO9b/s2016/IMG_3082.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I have enjoyed writing my blog since 2007, partly to help me remember events and partly to share my love of art, nature, and my cats with friends and others who are interested. The blog will become part of the website, under the Blog tab. But it is good to gather my story and many pictures in one place. I have categorized the artwork and added some informtion about techniques and inspiration behind some of the pieces. Find the site <a href="http://www.marthaginn.com">here</a> or <a href="http://www.marthaginn.com">www.marthaginn.com</a>. </p><p><a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth 2023</a> kicks off next week with performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, five nights in a row, with packed houses each night.</p><p>My FestivalFibers exhibit will open June 3 with a reception from 10-noon at the Downey Gallery at <a href="http://ubchm.org">University Baptist Church</a>, 3200 Arlington Loop in Hattiesburg. </p><p>Rehearsals are well underway for The Meistersingers performance of James Mulholland's Missa Romantica on Sunday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1814" data-original-width="1190" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_G64CVZkX7wESKp9OBZ5ss8sSdBBNlEcxvHnCd2aCry43hawNGZ2m4HMa0mtEU_nffJZSLq_GRBaWk4fyosLboc7A9q_TzuDujbaqP34CpNZhxt4XAvAHzVWg0AQlphWag82QBVbSFWq_qSBkvF-bfP2dVliT8mS90zIfR465s4p5hLdCbSg9pJp/w263-h400/image2.jpeg" width="263" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This burlap-looking linen was interesting fabric for this new stitched wall quilt.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfQxOYhZdTHYa68GEu0oD76jOeAbe9lmqs4PF9_9Lt94r1DhjXgDCKQ9A70WHfTcrL6FOpNbU-uXtx5HQfVt2WFlFNGWpvImlUJfWFwH1If8oy10u1B0PxsaliWnLoUFqOzNIvhga_hAh3AzAjNnI8HeZbJTXOC8SuplxgWT0MKt5IJbayT9Q8BhV/s3136/70648478213__D54B98F3-B1DA-403E-A0B7-3A5B11657662%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2873" data-original-width="3136" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfQxOYhZdTHYa68GEu0oD76jOeAbe9lmqs4PF9_9Lt94r1DhjXgDCKQ9A70WHfTcrL6FOpNbU-uXtx5HQfVt2WFlFNGWpvImlUJfWFwH1If8oy10u1B0PxsaliWnLoUFqOzNIvhga_hAh3AzAjNnI8HeZbJTXOC8SuplxgWT0MKt5IJbayT9Q8BhV/w400-h366/70648478213__D54B98F3-B1DA-403E-A0B7-3A5B11657662%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap Linen Flower, 21 x 18<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>For a little nature, here is my front porch with a cane begonia sporting its first and only bloom during its lifetime with me of about five years. Linda gave me this sassy metal rooster for the porch, and the cats have welcomed him to the family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSu9HEE-8BvWL-sxF1RaKUKSOkiuG-0w-YK-MD0b6DtOQ9_EKjR6NkU-wuURjMBUx9ke3BkEirUj3cun2KqGzhyghOKwp6i9PjCWBn6XS4Kp4mZfISxFlLWIpC4_DgmpZg-l1Tz7XFJbLP5LJIu34cjl57BbFpSOXrGl4xRQY6r59kgY-ojLo5LcH/s4032/IMG_7846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSu9HEE-8BvWL-sxF1RaKUKSOkiuG-0w-YK-MD0b6DtOQ9_EKjR6NkU-wuURjMBUx9ke3BkEirUj3cun2KqGzhyghOKwp6i9PjCWBn6XS4Kp4mZfISxFlLWIpC4_DgmpZg-l1Tz7XFJbLP5LJIu34cjl57BbFpSOXrGl4xRQY6r59kgY-ojLo5LcH/w300-h400/IMG_7846.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfPqig6S5j-R4UdYUhV-q0pedfCbFy25r-FUZOWw3oMT1MBpGsApTv840suHf-rjy8Zp42ibpgHeOENoQnegQoYoN1CDQkvzbrkqPxCXKXg5MF2Ce_-jw9fA_DunDiqKbQxJNNUn3il5L8sZ-2VQecHEeFJN5N2ubvZrQmolgomL42J9OSa76vAuy/s1921/IMG_7861(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1921" data-original-width="1636" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfPqig6S5j-R4UdYUhV-q0pedfCbFy25r-FUZOWw3oMT1MBpGsApTv840suHf-rjy8Zp42ibpgHeOENoQnegQoYoN1CDQkvzbrkqPxCXKXg5MF2Ce_-jw9fA_DunDiqKbQxJNNUn3il5L8sZ-2VQecHEeFJN5N2ubvZrQmolgomL42J9OSa76vAuy/w341-h400/IMG_7861(Edited).jpg" width="341" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><p></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-66745534298087380802023-05-23T22:37:00.000-05:002023-05-23T22:37:24.047-05:00Trip to Texas for Mother's Day<p>I enjoyed a trip to Texas to visit my son and his wife and five granddaughters and their families--all on one plane ticket. They live close enough that we could visit several homes, schools, events, and a large Mother's Day get-together. I got to read The Quiltmaker's Gift to Kelsey's third-grade class, visit Kiesha and Robert's homestead to see chickens, goats, and gardens, spend Mother's Day with the everyone at Kaley and Dustin's home, where there was room for all the age groups from two years to great-grandparents. Brody starred in his school's play High School Musical, and Knox showed me how to catch roly-polies. Brittney did three haircuts on her visit, and Christy was busy with her foster kittens. Mark and Melody and two of the others were growing very impressive gardens and raising chickens. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7e53NBH_go1eyLeVChaZ_zXZb_emB-JjoNMUUrFByQE7-1cyEyzdLuWnoWlHXoNjD5W6ok7jpFxtUyp9h18C9B6Qn3MFQHIZxCj0YmDGQVMIyTERHMTaZ6L3hSJ8xn4YMCwpzhtg4atKGWLOYkIl6An8MtP1_sdBNCmAFo7fiT3nFR_j-lL5XC1a/s4032/IMG_7808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7e53NBH_go1eyLeVChaZ_zXZb_emB-JjoNMUUrFByQE7-1cyEyzdLuWnoWlHXoNjD5W6ok7jpFxtUyp9h18C9B6Qn3MFQHIZxCj0YmDGQVMIyTERHMTaZ6L3hSJ8xn4YMCwpzhtg4atKGWLOYkIl6An8MtP1_sdBNCmAFo7fiT3nFR_j-lL5XC1a/w400-h300/IMG_7808.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejE6ZfyHOxiIWW6Fx7ma6diEiwOsqiIIH-WO8ptkn_-qOZYlyJfXStoVeppLI4HK9Q899-h8yL8AsZRYEH3NY7uQ6bt5C8r3nJeVXNthekIOm8GFYSntQ951A-0_dbCr5jmAeiFHqYrHnX-5NbGfseYDyzmP5VI7YltqOI8XbGLZQbsljtXL3J_jb/s4032/IMG_7795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-83311305730154517672023-04-30T23:48:00.002-05:002023-04-30T23:51:27.306-05:00April Ends With Blessings<p>The arrival of the <a href="http://quiltfolk.com">Quiltfolk</a> #26 Mississippi and the announcing of my quilt Prelude as the art for <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth</a> 2023 has been exciting. Mike Lopinto, artistic director, makes me sound better than I am, but the kind words are music to my ears. Pun intended. The <a href="http://hccca.org">Hattiesburg Concert Association</a> does an incredible job of planning this annual celebration, making June my favorite month of the year. </p><p>The posters and program brochures carry images of the quilt, and the quilt will be auctioned online through the end of the festival on June 24.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQUorFNOLf1m9Q3aAjdYV55tRPFa7lAkyAKPUBS_WX3-8cIHKm5f68g4G9ZTUUcXj6SVU2uS789BG1VOq3v-Tz4nN3QhWEeMcFwELtrwri4SP9ZGrwIxLjvsqHXLnQ4fjUHipCpnl8xttWUhGs3a7oXKHOLrMjcocgoVYZCkC_w2LXJk3TE1EC36/s3407/IMG_7625%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3407" data-original-width="2593" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQUorFNOLf1m9Q3aAjdYV55tRPFa7lAkyAKPUBS_WX3-8cIHKm5f68g4G9ZTUUcXj6SVU2uS789BG1VOq3v-Tz4nN3QhWEeMcFwELtrwri4SP9ZGrwIxLjvsqHXLnQ4fjUHipCpnl8xttWUhGs3a7oXKHOLrMjcocgoVYZCkC_w2LXJk3TE1EC36/w305-h400/IMG_7625%20(2).jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poster</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3bhAh6PRCFfq0ZynhGMI6woNoujeu093rAqZKiS-3LjpR07SNB8K3wFLkOdEbfENK4-S07_BdmY0Z85_FS-6akkvhiDN1rKaVkNEssievFW8ZYjuy5502tGhFFPvD4ffm87pSIUX3I8vXTzTCFN_HBtRJivb34RG7RE27lfc2JU1esfL0CmE_ph9/s4032/IMG_7627.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3bhAh6PRCFfq0ZynhGMI6woNoujeu093rAqZKiS-3LjpR07SNB8K3wFLkOdEbfENK4-S07_BdmY0Z85_FS-6akkvhiDN1rKaVkNEssievFW8ZYjuy5502tGhFFPvD4ffm87pSIUX3I8vXTzTCFN_HBtRJivb34RG7RE27lfc2JU1esfL0CmE_ph9/w300-h400/IMG_7627.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front cover of program brochure</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0bk_3S5tu_J3qRLMcbuFjaZ0Yxkyy5M03AmF5AX33LsFJ-ZQo_I88egzewpith_yosQbPNhuXa9C6KNPYgHL3sNVsSQM1WIeGVbOYgr1U6GuYm0vUkNik0yFj1PHBm2CTDZsivqeDtBPui-8_tzzbME4QGpfImlpO3uedL5ygsDt_py5LCfyhXxe/s4032/IMG_7626.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0bk_3S5tu_J3qRLMcbuFjaZ0Yxkyy5M03AmF5AX33LsFJ-ZQo_I88egzewpith_yosQbPNhuXa9C6KNPYgHL3sNVsSQM1WIeGVbOYgr1U6GuYm0vUkNik0yFj1PHBm2CTDZsivqeDtBPui-8_tzzbME4QGpfImlpO3uedL5ygsDt_py5LCfyhXxe/w300-h400/IMG_7626.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside program brochure</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Getting to hear my dear friends in their senior recitals was a special privilege, and I wish much success for them. My church also hosted the string honors competition--always a treat. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrTlm7_hMbZZ-KHJTJAfkNzuSKEJD7Kmh_6NGiZdeQyAFzaj9MzaHkNptMejMwXR_d-iyc-TfU6GhC0aWfl_oy8S9TCchVMT88qxRmuQBA-aV3TiZTbJTQ5zdD69Dpn5XK8Ayd7bY_XuAm7G3hv9G__Py0lELynvU9nSQzkaGceDmbmLRiF0w0Y1d/s4032/IMG_7602.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrTlm7_hMbZZ-KHJTJAfkNzuSKEJD7Kmh_6NGiZdeQyAFzaj9MzaHkNptMejMwXR_d-iyc-TfU6GhC0aWfl_oy8S9TCchVMT88qxRmuQBA-aV3TiZTbJTQ5zdD69Dpn5XK8Ayd7bY_XuAm7G3hv9G__Py0lELynvU9nSQzkaGceDmbmLRiF0w0Y1d/w300-h400/IMG_7602.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ameni Zouehid</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xm9zXX3NlZPine2P1PBixiorc3PxPAauqJNV3LcIXk8ioBsIs2FW74qFfdwdLZzgEnXbJwlTiSZkAhcSwxtlGHJA-NZdOTdvWvVdwZa0YyLUpVyTP9K67FXS3pPoNtH83n1EhzjjdYM9Eee6UjWCCk1eqYAjRPeKs4HlGRzBNRQ_U7CPQguJT2HL/s4032/IMG_7606.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xm9zXX3NlZPine2P1PBixiorc3PxPAauqJNV3LcIXk8ioBsIs2FW74qFfdwdLZzgEnXbJwlTiSZkAhcSwxtlGHJA-NZdOTdvWvVdwZa0YyLUpVyTP9K67FXS3pPoNtH83n1EhzjjdYM9Eee6UjWCCk1eqYAjRPeKs4HlGRzBNRQ_U7CPQguJT2HL/w300-h400/IMG_7606.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Franco Galetto and collaborative pianist Alison Post</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">After all the attention and excitement, it seemed a good idea to do some very ordinary activities, so I got busy making a simple quilt for our guild's community projects. Then there was some walking about the yard to enjoy a few growing things, and a trip with <a href="https://www.usm.edu/lifelong-learning">OLLI</a> friends to New Orleans for the VanGogh Immersive Exhibit.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aGMdkuEeMqfgYS5KXCVUAcRz7bfYBJs2-Q1V7mR0yVuEV6I-ck8ktvu5ukLESpm1TRV33AZIZikestQFznhHyOrfWW0Sb7NB9-WAQjsjJsRUPYUimY2leWxx2B1ed5gcw-3NLCb_aRUEJw7WdLHSyyPjyhWRbUedIEhTyMJi9PoHyJzcIouTtSyI/s4032/IMG_7617.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aGMdkuEeMqfgYS5KXCVUAcRz7bfYBJs2-Q1V7mR0yVuEV6I-ck8ktvu5ukLESpm1TRV33AZIZikestQFznhHyOrfWW0Sb7NB9-WAQjsjJsRUPYUimY2leWxx2B1ed5gcw-3NLCb_aRUEJw7WdLHSyyPjyhWRbUedIEhTyMJi9PoHyJzcIouTtSyI/w300-h400/IMG_7617.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elizabeth supervising</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBu6uJt0jBw6Cam4kTaALyUk04xk7_S8DyuJWWhAkZNs3DTKZc8wOPO9SrE-xYj61Ig3NumsJuO5oR8jGrS7HcR2GYFb0HpT76SjGgJ3-Lr60UuFqz-shwPVDEP5sZJvxZ0vtwtkpcnxqw8lE_uCIbiTcPmC-9d2Y8i4serDRBqCmmoV8Vq5LIOnv/w300-h400/IMG_7650.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two blooms on my amaryllis this year</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-9lSbWBFxs7msb576H9Vo3miUDovRntx5mkRlN1tSx81JI71PxU4eLZe3BsxYohYCQURaTz1nLOF71NVDc-FCP8QD04W1l3cxy_LvlD6ZPIsRMafV4uCLOUnfB6XCl5nTbixBsSw3RcWfjbWm8dkflEvczc8vqgXjvwbKhgDywRS9S5EqC-Ibdz9/s2111/IMG_7651(Edited).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2111" data-original-width="1489" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-9lSbWBFxs7msb576H9Vo3miUDovRntx5mkRlN1tSx81JI71PxU4eLZe3BsxYohYCQURaTz1nLOF71NVDc-FCP8QD04W1l3cxy_LvlD6ZPIsRMafV4uCLOUnfB6XCl5nTbixBsSw3RcWfjbWm8dkflEvczc8vqgXjvwbKhgDywRS9S5EqC-Ibdz9/w283-h400/IMG_7651(Edited).jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hostas coming up</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoHaTmiycIJr6fcRMXhyzynKSNCnUdC8dsFNRUCgSHdQjvCKANUH5RfA3MbRdCI-bdCWMswMCzi1qQAkDeqcxQtMTZDe2W8IFh6_KUvcQiNv4uWQliqtvmXFgMOvZe_yqmQyG-LCgUxwwhKGMNTdMy28xGglB-RPLfoetIzH4eG-MGwD-rPCtj2Ki/s4032/IMG_7667.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoHaTmiycIJr6fcRMXhyzynKSNCnUdC8dsFNRUCgSHdQjvCKANUH5RfA3MbRdCI-bdCWMswMCzi1qQAkDeqcxQtMTZDe2W8IFh6_KUvcQiNv4uWQliqtvmXFgMOvZe_yqmQyG-LCgUxwwhKGMNTdMy28xGglB-RPLfoetIzH4eG-MGwD-rPCtj2Ki/w400-h300/IMG_7667.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the VanGogh Immersive Experience</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYBYvDhRxBXijkI-QiCIZaVAnRhNeXgodltRAerzA5ME_RqWCBb8HBfVM7cDWQVwRTZscnNcX5VkA1YFHoxFfOMD1zbOsxdBpdVkIgvZJaSIjcnOMD7QkUg2TMBVpNk7lHF9eyaSBCmIqB1DA0IlbkP3BtR3cyfe7vZbbyN1dve05pkLqfwTTDB39/s4032/IMG_7671.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYBYvDhRxBXijkI-QiCIZaVAnRhNeXgodltRAerzA5ME_RqWCBb8HBfVM7cDWQVwRTZscnNcX5VkA1YFHoxFfOMD1zbOsxdBpdVkIgvZJaSIjcnOMD7QkUg2TMBVpNk7lHF9eyaSBCmIqB1DA0IlbkP3BtR3cyfe7vZbbyN1dve05pkLqfwTTDB39/w400-h300/IMG_7671.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the VanGogh Immersive Experience</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131596258730306947.post-87054602404807988682023-04-15T04:46:00.002-05:002023-04-15T04:46:22.819-05:00FestivalSouth 2023<p>The <a href="http://festivalsouth.org">FestivalSouth 2023</a> Prelude Party was held last night with the reveal of my art quilt "Prelude" at SoPro in Downtown Hattiesburg. Now I can finally show the quilt. The image will be used for publicity, on programs, and as a poster. The quilt will be auctioned online throughout festival and given at the last concert, June 24. Events will begin with Disney's <i><b>Beauty and the Beast</b></i> on May 30 and conclude with <i><b>Iconic</b></i>, a cirque rock symphonic extravaganza, on June 24. This is the 14th season for Hattiesburg's annual multi-disciplinary arts celebration.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqfekIKakxGOrGlF3IhZ-MIsHyODjdkLWRrR8v8-c2jFMMiOAypsDh7mYqYgR6PlXcwXS-8SXlVc72JRGkEKzgEw4-eRIQQiP_wVLNwMCrcxGLiPf2HP0wXfHk6RGxO9yrHUd9GaJbjXctT72DKKGzdDbxwP4O_bpJYdXGlkWeWgSVTxQ2st0Ktuv/s1978/IMG_7054(Edited).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1978" data-original-width="1590" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqfekIKakxGOrGlF3IhZ-MIsHyODjdkLWRrR8v8-c2jFMMiOAypsDh7mYqYgR6PlXcwXS-8SXlVc72JRGkEKzgEw4-eRIQQiP_wVLNwMCrcxGLiPf2HP0wXfHk6RGxO9yrHUd9GaJbjXctT72DKKGzdDbxwP4O_bpJYdXGlkWeWgSVTxQ2st0Ktuv/w321-h400/IMG_7054(Edited).jpg" width="321" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prelude, 32 x 40</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek_efywJdsWGNhVXQKsfIxKaNv78zy3M_ycPnYoGeCh_eF0rJNKReC8N9YmhePQVhEOK47TbB3P8XMONZwuLAfTwxQ5wdW94SF5D-I8KMRh1nTD2kGB2PCqIEEqIFZxSzn-WFd7WYItfVX5K53CcWHHBVb0D5jcDd4uZluGtLKF4vFea9B5CsSRVf/s3076/FestivalSouthReveal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3076" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek_efywJdsWGNhVXQKsfIxKaNv78zy3M_ycPnYoGeCh_eF0rJNKReC8N9YmhePQVhEOK47TbB3P8XMONZwuLAfTwxQ5wdW94SF5D-I8KMRh1nTD2kGB2PCqIEEqIFZxSzn-WFd7WYItfVX5K53CcWHHBVb0D5jcDd4uZluGtLKF4vFea9B5CsSRVf/w394-h400/FestivalSouthReveal.jpg" width="394" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Prelude Party with Mike Lopinto</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Martha Ginnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609132014556238098noreply@blogger.com1