Hello, everyone! If you live outside the purple zone on the weather map, you may be unaware just how bitterly cold it is here in the Midwest. Our single-digit temperatures and -25° to -40° wind chills are breath-taking cold! Bone-chilling cold! FROSTBITE COLD! Needless to say, we're hunkered down for the duration.
My husband keeps his expeditions to a minimum in weather like this, braving the elements only to trek down the driveway for mail or to shovel us out (not that we're going anywhere). Each time he opens the storm door it whines in icy protest as if to ask, “Are you sure you want to venture out today?”
I'm keeping warm with a cozy new quilt made by my friend, Mary Conley. "The blocks might look familiar," she whispered as she placed it in my lap. Indeed they did... they were red and green nine patches I abandoned almost twenty years ago!
They look fresh and new in this jaunty on-point setting! offset with homespun plaid.
Red homespun on the back makes it even more inviting!
! Thank you, Mary. XO
Happy New Year and best wishes to you all!
And a Happy New Year to you, too. Mary turned your blocks into a wonderful lap quilt!
ReplyDeleteGood for Mary I love to use someone elses left overs as well...being creative..ha...Glad to see you cuddled up in your recliner with a new and special quilt. may 2018 bring good surprises to us all. xoxox
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Your quilt looks great with the homespun fabric. Nice and cozy ;o)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful gift for these cold winter days and nights!
ReplyDeletewhat a cozy quilt! and a great friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy New year Diane.
xo
Great to see your smile in the pic. I enjoyed your blog but feel I got too much credit for my humble offering. Your description of the snow and cold does you proud... you are such a gifted writer! Hope also to see you soon. Hunker down and stay cozy! Mary
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