tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64072905398551759182024-03-17T21:04:29.221-06:00Wyoming BreezesJust like the winds that blow through Wyoming, the thoughts posted here are varied - some a strong tirade and others merely a whisper.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comBlogger3523125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-47355744389653462592023-12-11T06:00:00.006-07:002023-12-11T06:00:00.140-07:00Day by Day - Stitch by Stitch<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/AVvXsEhrn9c9ZNyYjzCMOD4EZXJVaE1VukWvkNHcuOwWQa2KQlDtqKUbYUfuQ3l9dGuC0aRSouWWhOamqmmej22GNdXIx7Vz77CkY1lb0jTPi0qo5weqZbdeCi9Vjs1Wqj61aQvmiREig3aU2EIHsp33bl-O5C1lJVqASkJwik2Oh995FxdnxOiq3JF2lz2rbSXp/s640/IMG_7927.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="640" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrn9c9ZNyYjzCMOD4EZXJVaE1VukWvkNHcuOwWQa2KQlDtqKUbYUfuQ3l9dGuC0aRSouWWhOamqmmej22GNdXIx7Vz77CkY1lb0jTPi0qo5weqZbdeCi9Vjs1Wqj61aQvmiREig3aU2EIHsp33bl-O5C1lJVqASkJwik2Oh995FxdnxOiq3JF2lz2rbSXp/w400-h380/IMG_7927.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toolbox Cowl<br />December 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It seems that in my absence I’ve reconnected with my knitting mojo. Several months ago, I found and purchased two bags of wool yarn at the thrift shop. One was $3; the other, $4, a reasonable price for mystery yarn. <div><br /></div><div>Since the colors coordinated fairly well, I cast on a Tool Box Cowl (pattern by adventure DuJour Designs). It’s an easy knit that uses the Diamond Tweed Stitch to blend the colors.<br /><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/AVvXsEh4V7JPnILhOCZiGx-2yqvLkk0jy4g-E-RUpY-wppzXblyhsfNHmvDf0xouSGfHxVs-hnl14_FL46CRAcZenz7VtivgtwwGYUsvnmLwvU5efKZtfo4IPovNxY_-pte4z1u1c-VTtffkZT6Tupd5nXjsK2KanEu7Xv7YRGxbdmr067QAIYM4y5bVz8bvHaAd/s640/IMG_7929.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4V7JPnILhOCZiGx-2yqvLkk0jy4g-E-RUpY-wppzXblyhsfNHmvDf0xouSGfHxVs-hnl14_FL46CRAcZenz7VtivgtwwGYUsvnmLwvU5efKZtfo4IPovNxY_-pte4z1u1c-VTtffkZT6Tupd5nXjsK2KanEu7Xv7YRGxbdmr067QAIYM4y5bVz8bvHaAd/w300-h400/IMG_7929.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close up of Diamond Tweed Stitch</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I’m still dealing with back pain and a frustrating obstacle involving my pacemaker. I’m seeing a new doctor next week and pray that he will be able to proceed with the nerve ablation. Until then, I’ll continue to take each day and each stitch at a time.</div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-1767976296937331382023-11-13T06:00:00.006-07:002023-11-13T16:33:36.485-07:00Quilt of Valor Ceremony<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/AVvXsEj8647w76T9Y-SFkBh7JMMw728UGvZLpZJFfdzZjr8YWvO-cenuN5pS2ccly2bjYuyuOQdjda4GHnoe7AUHFL9jPWxT7Ek4vha70nC_nPi3P_aNYugQXQA46s0sJNzP0kIWRIUhrB-T_LXd2q5YFZWNXig3CIQeSvtJxe-h5ZiOtvv9eiHw4WrQJZQGaw3-/s640/IMG_7890.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8647w76T9Y-SFkBh7JMMw728UGvZLpZJFfdzZjr8YWvO-cenuN5pS2ccly2bjYuyuOQdjda4GHnoe7AUHFL9jPWxT7Ek4vha70nC_nPi3P_aNYugQXQA46s0sJNzP0kIWRIUhrB-T_LXd2q5YFZWNXig3CIQeSvtJxe-h5ZiOtvv9eiHw4WrQJZQGaw3-/w640-h458/IMG_7890.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">six veterans were awarded a Quilt of Valor<br />at the Eppson Center on November 10, 2023<br />Laramie, Wyoming</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Friday a large crowd (over 100 friends and family members) gathered at the Eppson Center to witness six veterans being honored at a Quilt of Valor ceremony. Hopefully, this event will be held each year so more veterans can be awarded with a QOV. </div><div><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/AVvXsEjPNA7A-gZ-6H8e_F6wAyt-dN7fEUuIFdO4llevDfssmjKaUUXb8xD2A4SSiYY33w9iNGko6KHIhQIiI3M5S6VU2Paa-DFKl4Xmwt20AsblqsxeJyH7cOfvHWj6Qdub0T2l7sD-PLBaER86CkDs91Y1SH2aqm2Xel_5Qadx3YPDeHCHhgdp4z6Md-e3oFfG/s640/IMG_7881.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="458" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNA7A-gZ-6H8e_F6wAyt-dN7fEUuIFdO4llevDfssmjKaUUXb8xD2A4SSiYY33w9iNGko6KHIhQIiI3M5S6VU2Paa-DFKl4Xmwt20AsblqsxeJyH7cOfvHWj6Qdub0T2l7sD-PLBaER86CkDs91Y1SH2aqm2Xel_5Qadx3YPDeHCHhgdp4z6Md-e3oFfG/w286-h400/IMG_7881.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2023/02/breezy.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Breezy</i></b></a> was awarded to Linda A. </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/AVvXsEiqqw2FbD6XQ_L8C6PUVMmn2uZwAEc7jmuTYXnLm6bpL3avyIJpBirTDZTscAsc_SzKeoLt3_3KhMW9khr47rsyU-Wl9YaQk92RhBHHpZ40K8Wv1CZM40gcty-4PARwsWmZkVd3Dt-2_73CEm0rUWQVD6-hS53qVYMo8WHWqee4vuhyphenhyphenGs1evsOLSRBhiu6R/s640/IMG_7887.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="458" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqw2FbD6XQ_L8C6PUVMmn2uZwAEc7jmuTYXnLm6bpL3avyIJpBirTDZTscAsc_SzKeoLt3_3KhMW9khr47rsyU-Wl9YaQk92RhBHHpZ40K8Wv1CZM40gcty-4PARwsWmZkVd3Dt-2_73CEm0rUWQVD6-hS53qVYMo8WHWqee4vuhyphenhyphenGs1evsOLSRBhiu6R/w286-h400/IMG_7887.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2022/12/patriotic-star.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Patriotic Star</i></b></a> wrapped around a veteran</td></tr></tbody></table><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-8542529343920252902023-11-01T06:00:00.011-06:002023-11-01T06:00:00.145-06:00Poor Hilda<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/AVvXsEid_VA0_tXMnln_kXsaHHyQ6qSL7f8F8KgBZ34OyIIxLKUX5cOiePjIxNusvNujmXudO7Wr-d32MrlEq2Xp5AGRMqQvoplSXMlt9QpM9jIq7h8z6kw5I40fFXxzFWJTsZIhaZI-whL0AYK90agiISdZp_mTjE3vQCHYDigWp1LoEzk99AYhgQnEX4iDkdjL/s640/IMG_7842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_VA0_tXMnln_kXsaHHyQ6qSL7f8F8KgBZ34OyIIxLKUX5cOiePjIxNusvNujmXudO7Wr-d32MrlEq2Xp5AGRMqQvoplSXMlt9QpM9jIq7h8z6kw5I40fFXxzFWJTsZIhaZI-whL0AYK90agiISdZp_mTjE3vQCHYDigWp1LoEzk99AYhgQnEX4iDkdjL/w480-h640/IMG_7842.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14th and Sheridan<br />Laramie, WY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-33755049006998380422023-10-30T06:00:00.013-06:002023-10-30T06:00:00.150-06:00Cleared for Take-Off<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/AVvXsEjyecVaRSL1i1womoJau7IckbcevT-UKDUb0jsNyuJQrZx3KgixjVU6Eaa0nDJ5HbELQ3fVznC1xsfb1BGMEBu-dG8v44nkBnn8Yj7B2w2T1gp42pOyK6wsbjDca1jZ7wHAGLoVXcPXLTqImT4lHwHVetSmsnYsJIoUpbDBLkgsMQ7CMNus1Z47PB4QvTmm/s640/IMG_7840.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyecVaRSL1i1womoJau7IckbcevT-UKDUb0jsNyuJQrZx3KgixjVU6Eaa0nDJ5HbELQ3fVznC1xsfb1BGMEBu-dG8v44nkBnn8Yj7B2w2T1gp42pOyK6wsbjDca1jZ7wHAGLoVXcPXLTqImT4lHwHVetSmsnYsJIoUpbDBLkgsMQ7CMNus1Z47PB4QvTmm/w480-h640/IMG_7840.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14th and Sheridan<br />Laramie, WY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I’ve seen more Halloween yard decorations this year than in previous years. This witch was lit at night, too, and was a fun display.</div><div><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/AVvXsEibO-sQFrLJeyOA-jePJE7l1B9udt7XoOFubixbIHCUKeWQE4E8IrkBepEO8kBUhjsY0qkDKsp4LuEfIc7k_yUQPN0ZBH625iaBoodOhrfFwVMqiW797atDNyuIpom1rVSp4Kfw3aQb7MGHMEq3vOT4w45eA3UPsDLHl3KNX8en1PByW7R4WzXcOE-V4zeL/s640/IMG_7255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO-sQFrLJeyOA-jePJE7l1B9udt7XoOFubixbIHCUKeWQE4E8IrkBepEO8kBUhjsY0qkDKsp4LuEfIc7k_yUQPN0ZBH625iaBoodOhrfFwVMqiW797atDNyuIpom1rVSp4Kfw3aQb7MGHMEq3vOT4w45eA3UPsDLHl3KNX8en1PByW7R4WzXcOE-V4zeL/w300-h400/IMG_7255.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">clever idea for a healthy, Halloween treat</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-38345981202915861572023-10-19T06:00:00.000-06:002023-10-19T06:00:00.151-06:00Squared Away<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/AVvXsEhBo_siYHSuaCcwsLL3grSKOfmkWs3frHG4_foLlMeCg0hjAjLcTOPSBtMIRaLbbkNyMv92nwclCIIxf93ytfPHk4j8Hon0PBL4FB8PNriqEoajZnc85fbZzE5hzTF6kIBLk5nVNcCX_i07Rk87vCNn7yCO59TYAJ4qoQnLBKP8R_rC4kp-uOXC_aefaDEP/s640/T1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBo_siYHSuaCcwsLL3grSKOfmkWs3frHG4_foLlMeCg0hjAjLcTOPSBtMIRaLbbkNyMv92nwclCIIxf93ytfPHk4j8Hon0PBL4FB8PNriqEoajZnc85fbZzE5hzTF6kIBLk5nVNcCX_i07Rk87vCNn7yCO59TYAJ4qoQnLBKP8R_rC4kp-uOXC_aefaDEP/w480-h640/T1.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter Log Cabin blocks<br />made by Sherry G. in NY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Thanks to Sherry's generous donation of premade quilt blocks for Quilts of Valor, I'm gradually getting back into my sewing room. Last week, I squared the remaining blocks Sherry sent in her first shipment. I have a layout percolating in my mind for these patriotic blocks. Hopefully, I'll have time this week to actually sew the blocks into rows. </div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-77029274461784500852023-10-18T06:00:00.020-06:002023-10-18T06:00:00.168-06:00Nature's Gold<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/AVvXsEg6gz4kp4Dco90YCjgt-AnHpBPTJIx5Nan1DAWf1W_BDshrTHhFV2x7sSO-SA5k07jJfSg9dYhaeOY1tTJFuYHoA3G_HXdsd6pzS9v3yQzuA5Gv1y59-3OJoOFco5BbwOqDE55FC7ysJG2AFPjK2h5jWQVMB0EltM7cR6-BLoZhphh8iSDjWQAT3EpdS9KQ/s640/T2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gz4kp4Dco90YCjgt-AnHpBPTJIx5Nan1DAWf1W_BDshrTHhFV2x7sSO-SA5k07jJfSg9dYhaeOY1tTJFuYHoA3G_HXdsd6pzS9v3yQzuA5Gv1y59-3OJoOFco5BbwOqDE55FC7ysJG2AFPjK2h5jWQVMB0EltM7cR6-BLoZhphh8iSDjWQAT3EpdS9KQ/w640-h640/T2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Golden Cottonwood trees<br />21st and Reynolds<br />Laramie, WY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Last Wednesday, I stopped to snap a quick photo of these golden trees. I knew the leaves would probably all be down after the snow storm, and I was correct. Wyoming doesn't have too many trees with russet, orange, or red leaves this time of year, but the golden ones do put on a spectacular show. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soon, we will be entering days surrounded by brown, gray, and white, but for a short time before Winter settles in, Nature fills our community with gold.<br /><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-45207713210322282212023-10-17T06:00:00.011-06:002023-10-17T06:00:00.139-06:00Here and Gone<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/AVvXsEiaoGFSz-Sw59PliAVNBGH-TcTyyPI1Em0INfqMyc6ii-n7kW4hrRtwHZPH5OL7fs53_RdaOK_Pwm1sJfsjE9hkpXTsjV7J0KkofSA-rx14i-ezwvWRtuQqHDwTgekJ9BJYD5GO5pMdVl5NjebGh0KUhwndFTK4-X8U9vMF55ck25_1Ths8dG51NTdVNF7j/s2048/L1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoGFSz-Sw59PliAVNBGH-TcTyyPI1Em0INfqMyc6ii-n7kW4hrRtwHZPH5OL7fs53_RdaOK_Pwm1sJfsjE9hkpXTsjV7J0KkofSA-rx14i-ezwvWRtuQqHDwTgekJ9BJYD5GO5pMdVl5NjebGh0KUhwndFTK4-X8U9vMF55ck25_1Ths8dG51NTdVNF7j/w360-h640/L1.JPG" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">October 12, 2023<br />photo "borrowed" online from <br />Downtown Laramie Alliance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>As predicted, Thursday/Friday's storm dropped about three inches of snow on the area, and by Saturday it had all melted because the ground and streets were so warm. Even with that, Interstate 80 was closed for winter conditions Thursday night. It seems like people forget how to drive in snow/ice, and it takes them a while to remember. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's pretty typical for this area to have a mid-October snow storm and then another around Halloween. I'm thrilled that this storm was here and gone in a couple of days.</div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-88311903510747316832023-10-12T06:00:00.000-06:002023-10-12T06:00:00.155-06:00Land and Liberty<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/AVvXsEiK1XFOuwntzXRAcEP9Ig6G1r6SgPlcKtHgV9QhLDtwMwbR_Bqkgua83o9k8trmvdD7WpsSCc9x0n0ttTKntRxGDLiDm-dzDaNl8UqMmnDlzcj6pJ1hXDnuaa7B2sBFb9Ksm9Ms_4jQFdXBiROYq_GFIBzHtOCNjOXZYVa5Ru82MZeVB5vsai-3qDiE5CfQ/s1200/%233-Tierray%20Liberrad.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1200" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1XFOuwntzXRAcEP9Ig6G1r6SgPlcKtHgV9QhLDtwMwbR_Bqkgua83o9k8trmvdD7WpsSCc9x0n0ttTKntRxGDLiDm-dzDaNl8UqMmnDlzcj6pJ1hXDnuaa7B2sBFb9Ksm9Ms_4jQFdXBiROYq_GFIBzHtOCNjOXZYVa5Ru82MZeVB5vsai-3qDiE5CfQ/w640-h512/%233-Tierray%20Liberrad.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Tierra y Libertad (Land and Liberty) </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">119 S. First Street, Laramie, WY </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">by Talal Cockar in 2011</span></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/AVvXsEiwj76JtHETAwKvjqUlRaf4PeRR0H-nDr5-ALhT6AIxZ7Zm-n2Zj5EE6fEQ1oOF_lhTP7kLLL3Ren3LVB7NKwZ5QDwUIFntJ-rbW7sDSPPT-ydIySgtcBQtKX-7w0gYoNhBIXB-EIaZioLOloBJ_D5toXoSb597gy-Eqrfqk1toqsG658OX5VXqqaCOjxMi/s1185/Farmer.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1185" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwj76JtHETAwKvjqUlRaf4PeRR0H-nDr5-ALhT6AIxZ7Zm-n2Zj5EE6fEQ1oOF_lhTP7kLLL3Ren3LVB7NKwZ5QDwUIFntJ-rbW7sDSPPT-ydIySgtcBQtKX-7w0gYoNhBIXB-EIaZioLOloBJ_D5toXoSb597gy-Eqrfqk1toqsG658OX5VXqqaCOjxMi/w640-h518/Farmer.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-39645063931502906682023-10-10T06:00:00.018-06:002023-10-10T06:00:00.153-06:00Ready or Not! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b6UrLORgHKbPHQ_BpHUOtr2r_3-PZoHHMpXi-dqIRUzCif4Z5gwd8E9VqaWcMELC3C1zXaNky1CIKbcOZh9Ga4Loxm2RLkLg6njAn34xkLFlwwPeKzEGBokRcJ5CjzAwl4VXH8Wioh44e__rFUAwxghNoO4gWzYddGmwuDC3EHiy97qJ0L52QCaZnpul/s1420/IMG_8607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="1420" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b6UrLORgHKbPHQ_BpHUOtr2r_3-PZoHHMpXi-dqIRUzCif4Z5gwd8E9VqaWcMELC3C1zXaNky1CIKbcOZh9Ga4Loxm2RLkLg6njAn34xkLFlwwPeKzEGBokRcJ5CjzAwl4VXH8Wioh44e__rFUAwxghNoO4gWzYddGmwuDC3EHiy97qJ0L52QCaZnpul/w640-h566/IMG_8607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Usually the weather service is reliable, so it’s time to pull out the sweaters and wool socks because ready or not winter weather is coming! </div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-33061403147468056912023-10-09T06:00:00.047-06:002023-10-09T06:00:00.137-06:00Small and Challenging<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/AVvXsEhkUKpo3hOD5WD6b-Qm3cnEdFqOshNs7PDIP3y2EKl5sqO9steim6_1ouIs4S3gyGIBrI1ksc5fSFAQp7LytK0kUS2VSNJM__ETLv2sSZ2fodzuOkraUTxx6weQgnvD6lV4QlIEhYxdNXIDaKgwdameJP8yUlq3Gvo6uQzCIw9ncf1_HeNs_l4l2OQX8I4b/s1280/IMG_7796.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKpo3hOD5WD6b-Qm3cnEdFqOshNs7PDIP3y2EKl5sqO9steim6_1ouIs4S3gyGIBrI1ksc5fSFAQp7LytK0kUS2VSNJM__ETLv2sSZ2fodzuOkraUTxx6weQgnvD6lV4QlIEhYxdNXIDaKgwdameJP8yUlq3Gvo6uQzCIw9ncf1_HeNs_l4l2OQX8I4b/w640-h480/IMG_7796.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tiny puzzle pieces</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Last month a friend introduced me to some small and challenging puzzles from Craft Hub. The puzzles are laser cut from wood and the image is painted. She loaned me a couple of her puzzles - a rooster and a turtle, and I was hooked. <div><br /></div><div>The pieces are tiny (dime in the middle for size comparison) and either hook together or snug up against each other. I loved the challenge of working on something so small. <br /><div><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/AVvXsEijrPVMIf72C-dpFOldU1sbV1TcuextulM6-nMt5BVOuXG20pslpdI7ZFowv0QLGyeJ25npRgKI_dXX6wO8dsSxVf12BpzJGsyILiRAfzhTo5MAuW6MfLkiWxinjeeLSagNhy7CZVN4zN4jFmu-psoeymTfaKux2HdGHdsMsA0MwzywEUnS96UX1vKa1SUp/s1062/IMG_3641.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1062" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrPVMIf72C-dpFOldU1sbV1TcuextulM6-nMt5BVOuXG20pslpdI7ZFowv0QLGyeJ25npRgKI_dXX6wO8dsSxVf12BpzJGsyILiRAfzhTo5MAuW6MfLkiWxinjeeLSagNhy7CZVN4zN4jFmu-psoeymTfaKux2HdGHdsMsA0MwzywEUnS96UX1vKa1SUp/w640-h578/IMG_3641.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished puzzle <br />approximately 5 x 5 inches</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>I ordered several puzzles and sent them to friends whom I thought would enjoy the challenge. The eagle was sent to my niece, and she liked it. <br /><div><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/AVvXsEhK3vj3j4vUp5s7aIKftCOV8F9L6TXlcEJJ7BzqVMO5bB7CJq-HWyfkiUeGRDS6Fxecr3elxyrSJK-QhakH5zth7zeMMPRkCqUW5QaG5KNjk-M-mLsXou1CLxJJOIN9ndOti0USgac4Nl2nDRZWWniJWtmAdU5HbZdFYrYTjgZtmMo9ls_jkuoH3q3S503T/s1042/IMG_3642.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1042" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3vj3j4vUp5s7aIKftCOV8F9L6TXlcEJJ7BzqVMO5bB7CJq-HWyfkiUeGRDS6Fxecr3elxyrSJK-QhakH5zth7zeMMPRkCqUW5QaG5KNjk-M-mLsXou1CLxJJOIN9ndOti0USgac4Nl2nDRZWWniJWtmAdU5HbZdFYrYTjgZtmMo9ls_jkuoH3q3S503T/w640-h590/IMG_3642.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">back of the puzzle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Brenda even snapped a photo of the back of the puzzle, and you can easily see the fun animal-shaped pieces. </div><div><br /></div><div>Because the company is based in either China or Singapore, it took nearly a month for my order to reach Wyoming. The company also sells larger puzzles, but I love the small ones. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have you enjoyed a new challenge recently?</div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-14151372419742073602023-10-04T06:00:00.021-06:002023-10-04T06:00:00.145-06:00Charge It<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/AVvXsEjk65qW-Wuup9DBy8gMazma2sShFReacHs5yb_WUwm7m5pfQdXETshqQ1d6F4d1U_4GdU7YsBwaq5VsURNlO7RSrNUfnxP6UwtrOtWCTO2ZsNiTWRZtPUNJNyuZe4q_7qW922y42riSvqILNwgy4XH_F3rCHdDrmuerLXzbDNVsNyDqnPssEUFbzi-gfDw3/s1544/IMG_7800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1103" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk65qW-Wuup9DBy8gMazma2sShFReacHs5yb_WUwm7m5pfQdXETshqQ1d6F4d1U_4GdU7YsBwaq5VsURNlO7RSrNUfnxP6UwtrOtWCTO2ZsNiTWRZtPUNJNyuZe4q_7qW922y42riSvqILNwgy4XH_F3rCHdDrmuerLXzbDNVsNyDqnPssEUFbzi-gfDw3/w458-h640/IMG_7800.jpg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multi-device Charger<br />Ivinson Hospital <br />Laramie, WY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>This charger in the waiting area of the hospital had several different plugs to accommodate a variety of digital devices - Apple and Android. I’ve seen chargers in public areas but they only had USB ports and not the plugs themselves. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have you seen similar multi-device chargers in your community? </div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-14068884896565575272023-10-02T06:00:00.024-06:002023-10-02T06:00:00.149-06:00Step Up<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/AVvXsEgOQ-OWY4BpuNdguqV1IojzBnnUr_FL9dTvazTyzM0xRga6EUR6gWY20kf2JrlzdLFdQ_KRRMiFFyC-5q2BCYobt9lAwDImRvrkn9fdWucH2WljpF7pfMeE6HhRbTQJrihV0YckV4m3zVJsQ5C7BspFpaY918XoSSYy1OR31dPz4Ay3L4xb17zuDRS5k3X6/s1103/241_Step%20Up.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQ-OWY4BpuNdguqV1IojzBnnUr_FL9dTvazTyzM0xRga6EUR6gWY20kf2JrlzdLFdQ_KRRMiFFyC-5q2BCYobt9lAwDImRvrkn9fdWucH2WljpF7pfMeE6HhRbTQJrihV0YckV4m3zVJsQ5C7BspFpaY918XoSSYy1OR31dPz4Ay3L4xb17zuDRS5k3X6/w558-h640/241_Step%20Up.jpeg" width="558" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Step Up</b></i><br />60 x 66 inches<br /><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/p/quilts-of-valor_19.html" target="_blank">Quilt of Valor #241</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The blocks for <b><i>Step Up</i></b> were made by Sherry G. in NY. She is a generous quilter who makes nearly 400 blocks a month for various veterans' projects. I was fortunate to connect with Sherry, and she sent 84 blocks to make two Quilts of Valor. Thanks to Sherry all I had to do was square the blocks and sew them into a top.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sherry surprised me with another package of blocks (90 in this shipment) last week. I need to find more time to sew to turn Sherry's blocks into more Quilts of Valor.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you, Sherry for your generosity!</div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-20721058408193119272023-09-29T06:00:00.006-06:002023-09-29T06:00:00.150-06:00Library Art<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/AVvXsEj-xBv1yR4pVXftpEU1G58Go1xPks6b9IAO-O8Onk6ErkYU9IXmS0BiQ3Hplnq1K0BlXnp86N8yEPLaN1irv4P6p0OK--0UMSzsNYCZpZ78CbCdzlL-VUlWuRwe3neBQcg-XgkBRrh-pw2nqLolVmm36jELNJvSJPTbXM60ez_gSur0UkZ_UgapDGXOkc1E/s1280/Library.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xBv1yR4pVXftpEU1G58Go1xPks6b9IAO-O8Onk6ErkYU9IXmS0BiQ3Hplnq1K0BlXnp86N8yEPLaN1irv4P6p0OK--0UMSzsNYCZpZ78CbCdzlL-VUlWuRwe3neBQcg-XgkBRrh-pw2nqLolVmm36jELNJvSJPTbXM60ez_gSur0UkZ_UgapDGXOkc1E/w458-h640/Library.jpeg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Albany County Public Library<br />July 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The large windows of the public library that face Grand Avenue are often painted to reflect the various programs held during the year. I loved the large reading tree that was on display most of the summer. </div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-43685370855905090372023-09-27T06:00:00.079-06:002023-09-27T06:00:00.153-06:00Silver Lining Hat<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/AVvXsEhH532wYJIcTiI8kQeccf1umqHfSbRM36sLqVksDWb32rkYZRmbSVxWVncyet_biDyNXZBsZURFxe0qxPIBkgeJiW0ocYDOqkIqCo0Y4gnzcfs7OSos8cnYCjJMBW6OVIa53bmOcAIHiRkJUt_PhaltY-TQ3Mi0RxtOaoHvJJQ8BFYFNDjuQgYTDuFGg2ZI/s1280/IMG_7805.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH532wYJIcTiI8kQeccf1umqHfSbRM36sLqVksDWb32rkYZRmbSVxWVncyet_biDyNXZBsZURFxe0qxPIBkgeJiW0ocYDOqkIqCo0Y4gnzcfs7OSos8cnYCjJMBW6OVIa53bmOcAIHiRkJUt_PhaltY-TQ3Mi0RxtOaoHvJJQ8BFYFNDjuQgYTDuFGg2ZI/w480-h640/IMG_7805.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Lining Hat<br />made with several scraps of sock yarn<br />Summer 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Last night just before sunset, I snapped photos of the Silver Lining (reversible) hat which I knit this summer with several small bits of scrap sock yarn. Most of the knitting was done during Sunday Face Time calls with my nieces and my sister. The hat grew about two inches during each of the weekly video chats. </div><div><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/AVvXsEhRCr-OFn69Vaae9PDM8-bwR3gQlykV_IAS2gXsG1wSHEmGatpa_I7QxtTN9eJupIB5uftDp2OJqMr6WNfV__x088L0L86N6aHj0dR7ZEUSSP6mZ4wS7KzMDIBhPmzaqKEfxlGHtpRLLwgxVzqG619-tg0v1b_2lOKgOx6k-b9Fg5ENlIcYvvv5FCeZrIo5/s1280/IMG_7803.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCr-OFn69Vaae9PDM8-bwR3gQlykV_IAS2gXsG1wSHEmGatpa_I7QxtTN9eJupIB5uftDp2OJqMr6WNfV__x088L0L86N6aHj0dR7ZEUSSP6mZ4wS7KzMDIBhPmzaqKEfxlGHtpRLLwgxVzqG619-tg0v1b_2lOKgOx6k-b9Fg5ENlIcYvvv5FCeZrIo5/w480-h640/IMG_7803.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hat turned inside out</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The sun sets early this time of year, and the golden light quickly disappears. The hedge outside my front door turns a brilliant red when the conditions are right, and the transformation has begun. Many of the trees and shrubs around town are just beginning to change color.</div><div><br /></div><div>Morning temperatures have been in the mid to upper 30s, and daytime temperatures are now in the mid 70s. I hope this is an extended Fall, but I doubt that it will be. </div><div><br /></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-68264832980472988322023-09-25T06:00:00.031-06:002023-09-25T06:00:00.149-06:00Huzzah<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/AVvXsEgCO8hGNNEzgpneLnT8nmD43yTNk2h2A76Ny4Jkayrkyfb_jckBqtgYUgQ5boCKWmtVwwtdI6mflrWQB5VK929Vx73V_1b0_Zy19kYJLsQ0WnIriYWIQ1Lt2k004JInZDc-6arYP5WjhG5AZKCO8TEw2WzpELbH1kn1-xAzAxbZ7M4LAQGR8j64PA1pFzZu/s1141/240_Huzzah.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCO8hGNNEzgpneLnT8nmD43yTNk2h2A76Ny4Jkayrkyfb_jckBqtgYUgQ5boCKWmtVwwtdI6mflrWQB5VK929Vx73V_1b0_Zy19kYJLsQ0WnIriYWIQ1Lt2k004JInZDc-6arYP5WjhG5AZKCO8TEw2WzpELbH1kn1-xAzAxbZ7M4LAQGR8j64PA1pFzZu/w538-h640/240_Huzzah.jpeg" width="538" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Huzzah</i></b><br />61 x 72 inches<br />Quilt of Valor #240</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><b><i>Huzzah</i></b> is a twin to <b><a href="an earlier QOV" target="_blank"><i>Stacked Star</i>s</a></b>, an earlier QOV. This QOV was also started while I was at my sister's house in April. The stars were finished at Marilyn's and all I needed to do was add the borders, but this easy quilt took months for me to complete. It's now at a longarmer and should be ready to present to a veteran in November.</div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-9428911259611814372023-09-22T06:00:00.001-06:002023-09-22T06:00:00.143-06:00Hats Galore<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/AVvXsEj4wZBr4sdp2Ziki2gPGMoaQrK9icvS5JsYQtQkhKFgZ7Ndyr-NSSND1EOQg4bedQx6cUrL0bk-7ewZx2CF_ZSa_-eVrwcQI7yNZ4T3ALicvP_MgTDyYkselbqwm3mqZYa7ejChFOuxFdfGSmjhVh7Krr0_MG4dN5aVz0W0wrS9zGjqdC4228sbQxtQAYAJ/s1280/Hats-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wZBr4sdp2Ziki2gPGMoaQrK9icvS5JsYQtQkhKFgZ7Ndyr-NSSND1EOQg4bedQx6cUrL0bk-7ewZx2CF_ZSa_-eVrwcQI7yNZ4T3ALicvP_MgTDyYkselbqwm3mqZYa7ejChFOuxFdfGSmjhVh7Krr0_MG4dN5aVz0W0wrS9zGjqdC4228sbQxtQAYAJ/w480-h640/Hats-2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cowgirl Hat Ball <br />created by Terry Maker<br />2019</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>This summer, I went to the University of Wyoming Art Museum to specifically see this piece. I was not prepared for the visual impact it had in the round display area. The piece is made from over 500 straw cowgirl hats. <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; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffAyq60u96lDB4_hVLA2eKnKAFdjvymjJSoI1CwPeGoCQ2-gS6RO4wI-rGe-M3kzIQnjShCj0EI3cUzgAyXsm0LLn-wdjap48tLw2VuxuhljJqtFC1baPQyxbguJZbZ8DRz5639efJt0crt11IXYo2i5Il4VdsCvGpSgkA4tnoZqNtprROm6fALcfUuOV/s1280/Hats.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffAyq60u96lDB4_hVLA2eKnKAFdjvymjJSoI1CwPeGoCQ2-gS6RO4wI-rGe-M3kzIQnjShCj0EI3cUzgAyXsm0LLn-wdjap48tLw2VuxuhljJqtFC1baPQyxbguJZbZ8DRz5639efJt0crt11IXYo2i5Il4VdsCvGpSgkA4tnoZqNtprROm6fALcfUuOV/w480-h640/Hats.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">massive sphere constructed of wood and over <br />500 cowgirl hats</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/AVvXsEiCPNPW7lVPN8LQyyt5uyWHJ3dU6DbnXQc4V0JK5AGA28OXwqbtgqUWvkAPqsjnQvT_Cr6r8G3rEdV4E3Fg0YeUmeSglq6Wz9XTUFhjggWDR7CUUZjfSlmJ0CxYCfZlVCgfFnogWc7z3c-wnHnmPZGnA4Oz6_O9ZhS9HcED_Nex8vAzKHfHmNds4kB7XR8I/s1123/Hats-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPNPW7lVPN8LQyyt5uyWHJ3dU6DbnXQc4V0JK5AGA28OXwqbtgqUWvkAPqsjnQvT_Cr6r8G3rEdV4E3Fg0YeUmeSglq6Wz9XTUFhjggWDR7CUUZjfSlmJ0CxYCfZlVCgfFnogWc7z3c-wnHnmPZGnA4Oz6_O9ZhS9HcED_Nex8vAzKHfHmNds4kB7XR8I/w549-h640/Hats-3.jpeg" width="549" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo to provide perspective as the sphere is about six foot in diameter</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>No doubt it would be appropriate to say, "My hat is off to the artist for creating this fun artwork."</div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-38585972900716153922023-09-20T06:00:00.004-06:002023-09-20T06:00:00.145-06:00Criss Cross Stars<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/AVvXsEgjLtKQcUzG1vMnFYCLi6k1rgTLDDMPBEzQL00AfoocIS4Q27MlqbGpiv9cLqBNfIsjz0GwQV9VOrqI7LluS8T-PCDxtbhcxRk6C2Jc1LwVqlFimlY-wYS8k98Y_14CMOVDWKhJfZc1KOXl3p7MhFMaP7hdw0lkM9LBnYBaaqEwKIiA1s8xVEny1vYpmbRL/s1139/239_Criss%20Cross.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLtKQcUzG1vMnFYCLi6k1rgTLDDMPBEzQL00AfoocIS4Q27MlqbGpiv9cLqBNfIsjz0GwQV9VOrqI7LluS8T-PCDxtbhcxRk6C2Jc1LwVqlFimlY-wYS8k98Y_14CMOVDWKhJfZc1KOXl3p7MhFMaP7hdw0lkM9LBnYBaaqEwKIiA1s8xVEny1vYpmbRL/w542-h640/239_Criss%20Cross.jpeg" width="542" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Criss Cross Stars</i></b><br />60 x 73 inches<br /><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/p/quilts-of-valor_19.html" target="_blank">Quilt of Valor #239</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><b><i>Criss Cross</i></b> is a twin to an earlier QOV (<b><i><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2023/05/sixteen-patch-lattice.html" target="_blank">Sixteen-Patch Lattice</a></i></b>). Both quilts were started in April when I travelled to Denver to sew with Marilyn, my sister. </div><div><br /></div><div>This quilt was stalled for a couple of months and taunted me from the design wall. I finally finished it in late July. Hopefully, it will be presented to a veteran in November at the Eppson Center veteran appreciation event. </div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-46846703870454226522023-09-18T06:00:00.097-06:002023-09-18T06:00:00.149-06:00<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmhdYRNXPSei3cLnGGPGCiloJpg7egQLpMSG6_J5YwM74ydf-fLeKYDapQIsB7EJhsbmDhoX0Ifg_8jmeTlUagGcnD1XPmNtYz-mIG2jZKIjKUUiZb5ajD3Igv-5t5RIgD2VoHLb1Y8O8pgdZLBh9xBdrI3Jc37AprHJfbb3AnEy7QNWFVgOryzerFkIdI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="729" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmhdYRNXPSei3cLnGGPGCiloJpg7egQLpMSG6_J5YwM74ydf-fLeKYDapQIsB7EJhsbmDhoX0Ifg_8jmeTlUagGcnD1XPmNtYz-mIG2jZKIjKUUiZb5ajD3Igv-5t5RIgD2VoHLb1Y8O8pgdZLBh9xBdrI3Jc37AprHJfbb3AnEy7QNWFVgOryzerFkIdI=w531-h124" width="531" /></a></div><br />I didn't intend for the break from blogging to last for nearly four months, but there is no denying that the blog was dormant. During that time, I read blogs and commented when I could. </div><div><br /></div><div>I didn't do a lot of knitting, but I read several books and managed to finish a couple of Quilts of Valor that were started in April. Photos coming soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>This summer was unusually rainy (I didn't water my flowers at all, and they flourished). At times I felt like I was living in the Pacific Northwest. </div><div><br /></div><div>A woman who summers in Laramie (from Kansas) to spend time with her grandchildren wanted to find a mahjongg group. The Eppson Center (senior center) didn't offer that activity, so I partnered with her to start the group. Only a couple of those interested had ever played American Mahjongg, so the learning curve was steep for nearly all of us. Some ladies got frustrated with the game, so I suggested that group try the Chinese version: they loved it. Now, both versions are played on the same day, and everyone is having fun. I can play both, but I personally prefer Chinese mahjongg.</div><div><br /></div><div>I didn't take any trips this summer mostly because my back has been bothering me. I've been dealing with the intermittent pain for over a decade and have tried everything imaginable (acupuncture, physical therapy, cold laser treatments, and medication) to lessen it, but nothing has made a significant difference in the pain level. Finally, I determined that I'd had enough and scheduled an appointment with a spinal pain specialist. I've had x-rays, and this week I am having a myelogram CT scan to determine the cause. Hopefully, I can get some answers and some relief. </div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-74104780279821429822023-05-31T06:00:00.012-06:002023-05-31T06:00:00.135-06:00Sixteen-Patch Lattice<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/AVvXsEjZAsIjRU0HE7cS8z_FJVu9KYv7TuDQuy2KW6D2r7tqdHUVLW-o4s2k3u_vcwMaX1YcpB3Eu1yNam6NjA5SjmD_YRl8weBTMK5SCnawUQwnnRzuHxRLCSH3XNRgJSbt97jNGstLtlgHckQmzZs_otx0zB9IsfKpCPAXLsZhy-FtT0xPzgQwtE9GZwFRjw/s1176/IMG_7664.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAsIjRU0HE7cS8z_FJVu9KYv7TuDQuy2KW6D2r7tqdHUVLW-o4s2k3u_vcwMaX1YcpB3Eu1yNam6NjA5SjmD_YRl8weBTMK5SCnawUQwnnRzuHxRLCSH3XNRgJSbt97jNGstLtlgHckQmzZs_otx0zB9IsfKpCPAXLsZhy-FtT0xPzgQwtE9GZwFRjw/w522-h640/IMG_7664.jpeg" width="522" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sixteen-patch Lattice<br />60 x 73 inches<br /><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/p/quilts-of-valor_19.html" target="_blank">Quilt of Valor #238</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Half of the sixteen-patch blocks I made from 2.5” scraps were used to make this QOV. No pattern was used: the star blocks finish at 16 inches. </div><div><br /></div><div>This QOV was a scrap buster. </div><div><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-69762520561489428752023-05-29T06:00:00.018-06:002023-05-29T06:00:00.141-06:00Memorial Day - 2023<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/AVvXsEihhTj1Ia3tfVtxJaUdx2C_wZoJy6zw5NKjh1oulfpV3bIlmyieGHrwSat5VolDUdgBei-gyuJlSu27QyKZIeIQ8qtXzj6Vcyo5s0RHmQK0A5Ly6ZY2jjGvGUTXuxpDNAygDsHMlGCqZaBUBu8h0Ncn6tHJqHhlpo9ibwHJrq58QGf4GqPf8qmD-01Z3A/s1280/IMG_7059.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhTj1Ia3tfVtxJaUdx2C_wZoJy6zw5NKjh1oulfpV3bIlmyieGHrwSat5VolDUdgBei-gyuJlSu27QyKZIeIQ8qtXzj6Vcyo5s0RHmQK0A5Ly6ZY2jjGvGUTXuxpDNAygDsHMlGCqZaBUBu8h0Ncn6tHJqHhlpo9ibwHJrq58QGf4GqPf8qmD-01Z3A/w458-h640/IMG_7059.jpeg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheyenne National Cemetery <br />Cheyenne, WY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><a href="https://cowboystatedaily.com/2020/10/08/va-dedicates-new-national-cemetery-in-cheyenne/" target="_blank">Wyoming’s first national cemetery</a> was dedicated in October 2020</div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-37758870780962993822023-05-25T06:00:00.001-06:002023-05-25T06:00:00.142-06:00Stash Knitting<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/AVvXsEhmT81b8gquC-Gn8of2o5eCZYZOVIAsxdCitvcVb2-lLdXYmgTVeTQR7RbfKJSJ0gFo0jKa0EJ7prVZQR3J8h_-vpfSeaJHlvgXed5x2uQPkiuF_OtjXYUihBsOeyUPuVuOlXrWuzMCX_agISDH2_fbw4RFXc81Mj7WLLD003qUBeaiZv_TxgOjGtTEZw/s640/IMG_7636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="487" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmT81b8gquC-Gn8of2o5eCZYZOVIAsxdCitvcVb2-lLdXYmgTVeTQR7RbfKJSJ0gFo0jKa0EJ7prVZQR3J8h_-vpfSeaJHlvgXed5x2uQPkiuF_OtjXYUihBsOeyUPuVuOlXrWuzMCX_agISDH2_fbw4RFXc81Mj7WLLD003qUBeaiZv_TxgOjGtTEZw/w305-h400/IMG_7636.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">May 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>This month I’ve been focused on fabric scraps and stash knitting because I hope to get both under control. Since April, I’ve knit four pair of socks - all knit with Patons Kroy Socks, so that’s EIGHT balls of yarn (a pair of socks requires two 50 gram balls) out of my yarn stash. </div><div><br /></div><div>This pair used Brown Rose Marl (#55017) and I had 28 grams remaining (13 grams for one sock and 15 grams for the other). I love the colors and of course, I love the stripes! </div><div><br /></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-794557380452424762023-05-22T06:00:00.007-06:002023-05-22T06:00:00.182-06:00Stacks of Scraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ORsF2B3DeQXKeMl588y8xfXXGLCtjYbfG6dkv-z5n9Gv-1BuQGeOvVc_HQjtpWuAI2CQsTVEWU75eMfdNWhwWdmQELf9RaoK7gyBHwQbxPxlhTM6Qn-M1TAb0BHDe97egeBT8w8IsjAZ0X8cI922qAWPoNIpOvsYoDqpM0qrV5iORfclWsU7aunUA/s1083/IMG_7643.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ORsF2B3DeQXKeMl588y8xfXXGLCtjYbfG6dkv-z5n9Gv-1BuQGeOvVc_HQjtpWuAI2CQsTVEWU75eMfdNWhwWdmQELf9RaoK7gyBHwQbxPxlhTM6Qn-M1TAb0BHDe97egeBT8w8IsjAZ0X8cI922qAWPoNIpOvsYoDqpM0qrV5iORfclWsU7aunUA/w355-h400/IMG_7643.jpeg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><div>Last week I tackled the 2.5” scrap bin. I pulled all the smaller pieces and short strips and began making strip sets to be cut into two-patch units and then sewed into four-patch units. After two days of sewing, pressing and trimming, I had 180 four-patches — enough to begin assembling a Quilt of Valor kit started at Marilyn’s earlier this month. </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, all this sewing barely made a dent in the scrap bin. </div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-13725753778315945962023-05-15T06:00:00.085-06:002023-05-15T06:00:00.137-06:00A Mystery - Patons Kroy SocksRecently, I finished a <a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2023/05/socks-for-marilyn.html" target="_blank">pair of socks for my sister</a> knit with Patons Kroy Socks yarn. I had 36 grams (out of 100 grams) remaining. I just finished another pair of socks knit with Patons Kroy Socks, using the same pattern, same number of stitches, same size, and the same needles. I had 9 grams (out of 100 grams) remaining.<div><br /></div><div>I finished <a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2023/04/off-needles.html" target="_blank">another pair in April</a> and had 28 grams remaining. <br /><div><br /></div><div>Why the difference? I’m uncertain, but the yarn for the most recent pair (the Grey Marl) does seem to have more “ body or bulk” to it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I’ve never run out of yarn when knitting socks for my size 10 feet, but this time, one ball was pretty close. </div><div><br /></div><div>Of all the sock yarn I’ve knit, Patons Kroy produces the more substantial product, and it wears extremely well. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTigi5WV63FSGNHxf84iWtgSPEizx2w5sZBz2fSiad8YO5Iby6MafsWd2ZaqmiFjmo01tJe2Vxiw08esOC9OPRCm73kEsSsYSeQJSBATGgBgOFcGbXPGKCInxSMyp5E0yg1HZtorMdiV0O2fEfJkoGc3Hf6nIw1xPWWMW84QqUzyvXGDo1ClnSZ-2lg/s640/IMG_7631.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="547" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTigi5WV63FSGNHxf84iWtgSPEizx2w5sZBz2fSiad8YO5Iby6MafsWd2ZaqmiFjmo01tJe2Vxiw08esOC9OPRCm73kEsSsYSeQJSBATGgBgOFcGbXPGKCInxSMyp5E0yg1HZtorMdiV0O2fEfJkoGc3Hf6nIw1xPWWMW84QqUzyvXGDo1ClnSZ-2lg/w343-h400/IMG_7631.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"> </div></div><div><b>Yarn</b>: Patons Kroy Socks (two balls — 100 grams total)</div><div> Grey Marl #55045</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Needles</b>: US size 2 — 64 stitches</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Remaining Yarn</b>: 9 grams total</div><div> 7 grams from one ball</div><div> 2 grams from the other ball</div><div><br /></div><div>I know some of you have had issues with Patons Kroy Socks yarn. Have you noticed if some color ways have more bulk; thus, affecting how much yardage is needed?</div><div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div></div></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-76246829469781620982023-05-10T06:00:00.122-06:002023-05-10T06:00:00.165-06:00New to Me Technique - 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/AVvXsEgFJZDw591y4qw-zvRne_8dl5mWvIc1w_7R7w_VNlJ9cncb5kpex8uLMeXmxigLqyCtioRrsu9VjTxLBqAVWFbEks6CcSTwW-cAIvESFXBsgJC2S5mDNbAjAeQDrD58fdljeSmyjjuLlOyeAXjDWb8BqPNrpK5lmp_C7KhWDMTBKCsCxZfGnib2xmYNZw/s522/IMG_7585.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="522" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFJZDw591y4qw-zvRne_8dl5mWvIc1w_7R7w_VNlJ9cncb5kpex8uLMeXmxigLqyCtioRrsu9VjTxLBqAVWFbEks6CcSTwW-cAIvESFXBsgJC2S5mDNbAjAeQDrD58fdljeSmyjjuLlOyeAXjDWb8BqPNrpK5lmp_C7KhWDMTBKCsCxZfGnib2xmYNZw/w400-h368/IMG_7585.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ten 12.5 inch star blocks<br />April 2023</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>The <b><i>Stacked Stars</i></b> quilt posted on Monday required ten star blocks, and the pattern introduced me to a “new” technique to make quick and accurate flying geese with minimal waste. I’m sure others are familiar with this method, but it’s the first time I’ve made such accurate and easy flying geese.<div><br /></div><div>I took photos of the process, and I’ll link the instructions at the end of this post. <br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DBJkzxJSmG73KNuppZetoiN9leb_PnPDyfIgeQvMxMxpLWqjSWh8SUkWPSEYraGecvSgB1RciqsP0-8nPbsJeteKdW1E3YVTKNh9or2A9H-JJf_6I4O_aCxP2KqTJks6fPhlM-QmfeKbwe321m9V9WE5wiMN8-laaK6ICPrYm7pbVh2LhOHsZbwCMA/s488/IMG_7587.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DBJkzxJSmG73KNuppZetoiN9leb_PnPDyfIgeQvMxMxpLWqjSWh8SUkWPSEYraGecvSgB1RciqsP0-8nPbsJeteKdW1E3YVTKNh9or2A9H-JJf_6I4O_aCxP2KqTJks6fPhlM-QmfeKbwe321m9V9WE5wiMN8-laaK6ICPrYm7pbVh2LhOHsZbwCMA/w394-h400/IMG_7587.jpeg" width="394" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It seemed odd to begin with two different sized squares. Once I marked the diagonal lines on the squares, I sewed on the stitch line and cut down the middle. The resulting HSTs were pressed with the seam toward the larger triangle. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFmVAHJZ5Oz0m0_d8LgJBx9bbNLi_2XndCNxr7dRKUHEqGviBsHOp4PooBZ0p0ZrLPVHXrd3itPamLl5aPFZJizSaKK7xrb1E9E8X9YUzJa0HpPl0_IAVbF_SKdVxJSKOnYYDjpw04t6ZcHC1uIWP_ga81VLnazdEiVS4tk1HVivPNanGmQdXixUGcQ/s506/IMG_7594.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="506" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFmVAHJZ5Oz0m0_d8LgJBx9bbNLi_2XndCNxr7dRKUHEqGviBsHOp4PooBZ0p0ZrLPVHXrd3itPamLl5aPFZJizSaKK7xrb1E9E8X9YUzJa0HpPl0_IAVbF_SKdVxJSKOnYYDjpw04t6ZcHC1uIWP_ga81VLnazdEiVS4tk1HVivPNanGmQdXixUGcQ/w400-h380/IMG_7594.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The pressed HSTs were placed on top of each other and marked again on the diagonal and stitched, Note that the seams DO NOT nest on these HSTs. Once sewn, the pieces are cut apart. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFu9epYsz6rLYXUZ2DrptvqW9qNhjJgFALmuytfOXpilo0ro9K0vcqx3oqO5de11VCXYSU1H_kGJTEHfjKX3cnWmpHYfY5JXPWf23D4scEAl1P4edcSLQyV4lDDC5YfJ2YB8kvkuMjM1HcZfg-YXbuP8rhGwjRP17F9lyz9wagV1xgA6Fv-0LCBKLHYQ/s640/IMG_7599.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="479" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFu9epYsz6rLYXUZ2DrptvqW9qNhjJgFALmuytfOXpilo0ro9K0vcqx3oqO5de11VCXYSU1H_kGJTEHfjKX3cnWmpHYfY5JXPWf23D4scEAl1P4edcSLQyV4lDDC5YfJ2YB8kvkuMjM1HcZfg-YXbuP8rhGwjRP17F9lyz9wagV1xgA6Fv-0LCBKLHYQ/w300-h400/IMG_7599.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I snipped to the stitch line so the units can be pressed. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_HKLcyNRqv3hobFeoXj8WMUb5NVkzgasFSe5usmyJSVy4g0lb6GoZ7w5GCcNl_7XE2dDwIfMfAKJY7ShzPT7S27o7JxrBGQOkzb8CXYwQ140QaCAPbXcPKnzMSeSxaF2qC0UV14vV4Si_OWXbiHhS7H5k-wULT972aL8UdA218X0BAQV7OdCpgEWoA/s640/IMG_7601.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_HKLcyNRqv3hobFeoXj8WMUb5NVkzgasFSe5usmyJSVy4g0lb6GoZ7w5GCcNl_7XE2dDwIfMfAKJY7ShzPT7S27o7JxrBGQOkzb8CXYwQ140QaCAPbXcPKnzMSeSxaF2qC0UV14vV4Si_OWXbiHhS7H5k-wULT972aL8UdA218X0BAQV7OdCpgEWoA/w300-h400/IMG_7601.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The snipped seam allows the units to swivel, so the seams can be pressed AWAY from the flying geese. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzjZ3vOcokbcZsvg0ajXjP6bzA2BRfZGD2UFQyUjf2o8HAxEZuTm6oVGnF-ogS-ii2eFltC7eLTUw6AIl9sWeghOLBllaQkvaqBWyMouua7tHweKYV6ah3RBYF19N5OyPCAuB2PSavjXC71Gpo4pul5n-NgXhCXlCI5qgg_W5wd8u_PIROJmNhcLmZA/s510/IMG_7604.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzjZ3vOcokbcZsvg0ajXjP6bzA2BRfZGD2UFQyUjf2o8HAxEZuTm6oVGnF-ogS-ii2eFltC7eLTUw6AIl9sWeghOLBllaQkvaqBWyMouua7tHweKYV6ah3RBYF19N5OyPCAuB2PSavjXC71Gpo4pul5n-NgXhCXlCI5qgg_W5wd8u_PIROJmNhcLmZA/w376-h400/IMG_7604.jpeg" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The snipped seam should look like this once it’s pressed. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7qbcBUY4un3ZOzbzNRh1ghsptY7ONJWBgJeACo7aq9ky0CR_nqdt4iS5d5kjqJDECFPuMCWVhsubi0ujFzajHYuFd5qjah6Zic8as5REQWbZ1EAG6SMfwX6LsC0Gu0W-WCLX9q_GhNb54SGp-3QF7g5qOQd7x7J76sA_S-kja6mBh56aoLSfl9RniQ/s640/IMG_7605.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7qbcBUY4un3ZOzbzNRh1ghsptY7ONJWBgJeACo7aq9ky0CR_nqdt4iS5d5kjqJDECFPuMCWVhsubi0ujFzajHYuFd5qjah6Zic8as5REQWbZ1EAG6SMfwX6LsC0Gu0W-WCLX9q_GhNb54SGp-3QF7g5qOQd7x7J76sA_S-kja6mBh56aoLSfl9RniQ/w300-h400/IMG_7605.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Now, I used a ruler with a 45° angle line. Place the 45° line along the side of the flying geese and allow 1/4” allowance at the top. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnSZapWM7bn0rUxUvqcXkaLlteD_pMEZ4cgHUA9exoAW1c-WgljV_JqJndoiVndqpXiwGJo-hnV_cW5Q4k76rNEoCu5BfCkVWteuyyi3UzUZCb809erLKtJ9E5pgxFD9Iyr9DpRMIM9W7z59qo1uNJ09-Q5qDKwRf0D_YwQAz6J5Tx3GHQAA9IDJlhg/s640/IMG_7606.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnSZapWM7bn0rUxUvqcXkaLlteD_pMEZ4cgHUA9exoAW1c-WgljV_JqJndoiVndqpXiwGJo-hnV_cW5Q4k76rNEoCu5BfCkVWteuyyi3UzUZCb809erLKtJ9E5pgxFD9Iyr9DpRMIM9W7z59qo1uNJ09-Q5qDKwRf0D_YwQAz6J5Tx3GHQAA9IDJlhg/w300-h400/IMG_7606.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Keep the 45° line and the 1/4” seam allowance steady and cut the units apart. Repeat this process on the other flying geese. Trim the excess fabric as you size the flying geese. </div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmC9goJEd3BLOGDk5XSZVhJc43KaxOGqi3WfDibb5lz8L8V-bSHZmQxVh3_EbfdMax-97hN-R_YOanVqljHftM5-kq0SeT57UHRDoi8YQAfSbPjdYjJz4g5pMrCi-jXx7TP0wvzv5Qr56pLF2Ahqrq7V2qsTi2F2FhwnKURQ_ZyEQvHqwRld7Jqo35g/s640/IMG_7612.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmC9goJEd3BLOGDk5XSZVhJc43KaxOGqi3WfDibb5lz8L8V-bSHZmQxVh3_EbfdMax-97hN-R_YOanVqljHftM5-kq0SeT57UHRDoi8YQAfSbPjdYjJz4g5pMrCi-jXx7TP0wvzv5Qr56pLF2Ahqrq7V2qsTi2F2FhwnKURQ_ZyEQvHqwRld7Jqo35g/w640-h480/IMG_7612.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I was pleased with the accuracy and the minimal waste of this method of making flying geese. I’m glad I didn’t have any “waste or bonus” HSTs remaining.</div><div><br /></div><div>The direction for this method and a chart for making a variety of sizes can be found <a href="https://quiltjubilee.com/userfiles/file/Flying%20Geese.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. If the document is no longer available, contact me and I’ll send it to you. </div><div><br /></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioM47Hrqec6X33sBv8iHjLxXOFXsUDiSz6TMVPPcmg_1aTQxfFNtwDowSJorbcveCAQoBH4gWuqmBoaaj7tIAH0IQLVzwWZGcgO_pbdKtGQyt81qAWYmtEP4TqMC9FbS4Vz13RmiKncw/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a></div></div>Tired Teacher 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407290539855175918.post-43736239180708443102023-05-08T06:00:00.001-06:002023-05-08T06:00:00.153-06:00Stacked Stars<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/AVvXsEg70HqI07bCOks_WRHQX-Zq6VOWGQB7hDp1idGSHAUcFrnRfj3XiWjGZd8gA-9RLp-CYH5TiZ2CSezfK3MFk-tDliz8HaV4jWvDjIrPDi8g5hisCaZCnRKQMYtbWdhe9FwZBvjyFJ6XuyASeprle6crPOrpcNvD8kKKLWKUaqoTWT54obgi1G1rHaWkcA/s1127/IMG_7618.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70HqI07bCOks_WRHQX-Zq6VOWGQB7hDp1idGSHAUcFrnRfj3XiWjGZd8gA-9RLp-CYH5TiZ2CSezfK3MFk-tDliz8HaV4jWvDjIrPDi8g5hisCaZCnRKQMYtbWdhe9FwZBvjyFJ6XuyASeprle6crPOrpcNvD8kKKLWKUaqoTWT54obgi1G1rHaWkcA/w546-h640/IMG_7618.jpeg" width="546" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Stacked Stars</i></b><br />61 x 72 inches<br /><a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/p/quilts-of-valor_19.html" target="_blank">Quilt of Valor #237</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><i>Stacked Stars</i></b> was made using Lisa Sutherland’s <a href="https://quiltjubilee.com/userfiles/file/Huzzah%204%20planned%20updated%20uploaded.pdf" target="_blank">Huzzah #4</a> pattern. I used a cheater fabric for the center column instead of piecing the red/white stripes called for in the pattern. A lot of the fabric used in this quilt was donated by <a href="https://wyomingbreezes.blogspot.com/2023/02/fabric-donation.html" target="_blank">Ann D. </a>in February of this year. Thank you, Ann for making this QOV possible. <div><div><br /></div><br />
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