Dear Little Kylie...

Our little Australian terrier, Kylie, had acute surgery today.

I discovered a rather large lump in her abdominal area while giving her a bath.  She hadn't been acting like the cheerful little dog she normally is, so we were quite concerned. 

I called the vet and he told us to bring her in right away. 

The decision was made to operate immediately and we hope that he managed to remove all of the growth.  I'm afraid I just couldn't imagine life without this wonderful little dog.  Kylie will be ten this summer, a faithful and loving friend.  She's resting quietly on my lap right now, wrapped in the flannel quilt I made for my Dad a few years ago.  She's warm and comfy and knows her Mommy is taking good care of her. 

If you'd like to send some positive thoughts our way, I'd really appreciate it. 

Hugs, Mary Ann  :o) 

Edited to say:  Kylie is doing so much better! She's almost back to her normal self...thanks for all the well wishes!  :o)

 

Mary Ann

A Trashy Block!!!

Dear Jane BOM
Originally uploaded by *Mormor*

I made this block using just fabrics from the trash!!  Heehee!  Yup, scrounged the bin at our last quilt-meeting and said that I could make something pretty from what my quilting buddies threw in the garbage!!!
I think it turned out ok....for trash, that is!!!
The "scrap-lady" strikes again!!!

On The Rocks!

This picture was taken on the penninsula, Kullen, in Sweden a few years ago.  I just love all of the rocks!  I dedicate this shot to my Icelandic friend, Anna Margrét, who is a rock fanatic!  With the volcanic eruptions going on in Iceland right now, I am thinking of her often, hoping that all is well with her and her family.  Take care, Anna Margrét!

Spring Swap Goodies!

Isn't this little black-bird cute??!!! 

Here are my lovely spring goodies which I received from my swap-partner, Karina, from Lithuania!  This sweet birdie decorates the front cover of a beautiful, hand-bound journal.  Karina's hand-work is just so exceptional!

 

Along with the journal, came some very pretty pieces of fabric and a cute card!  Thanks so much, Karina! 

I just love my swap goodies!!!

Here is the stitchery holder I sent to Karina (made from a pattern by Natalie Lymer!), a matching card and two Fat Quarters in blue tones.  As Karina mentioned to me that she one day hopes to learn to quilt, I included a few essentials in the stitchery holder to help her along!!

Good luck, Karina!

Make sure you post a picture of your first Quilt Block! 

Thanks again for swapping with me!

Cheers,

Mary Ann 

Anne's Pretty Blocks!!

Anne, who is a member of our little group of Dear Jane stitchers, has completed the first three of Brenda Papdakis'

 Blocks of the Month!

Congratulations on finishing your beautiful blocks, Anne!

Star of the West...March Block of the Month!

I am having so much fun with these BOM's!  Big thanks again to Brenda Papadakis for providing these designs for us Janiacs!!!

Is anyone else sewing these blocks?  It would be great hearing from you...maybe we can share some pictures of our work?!

It's a beautiful sunny day and I'm going to go out and rake some leaves!  Think spring, think spring....!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

*Mary Ann*

Spring Has Sprung!

Yay!  The first signs of spring have finally "sprung" here in Denmark!  It's been a LONG winter!

Dear Jane BOM's....

Brenda Papadakis has designed some great blocks for the 2010 Block of the Month series and you can find them as free downloads on the Dear Jane website!  Here are the January and February blocks I've just completed.  You can either choose the pieced versions, as I've done here, or you can do the beautiful appliqué blocks that Brenda has  also graciously made available!  Check them out! 

I've challenged our little Dear Jane group here in Denmark to sew these great BOM's along with me!  I'll post their lovely blocks as they become available!! 

 

Well, we still have a bit of snow, but not as much as when this picture was taken in February!  Here, I'm sporting my cozy woolen knee-highs, knitted up in yummy lavender sock yarn!
They are SO warm that I want to wear them all of the time!

Thanks for stopping by!  

*Mary Ann*