Trumpeter Swan

I am in awe when I see such a majestic bird as the Trumpeter Swan.

A pair are nesting on a pond not far from the house, that's their artificial nest in the background. 

Trumpeter Swans are the largest waterfowl bird in North America.

                           

They have a wing span of eight feet.

In a standing position, they are approximately four feet high and weigh up to thirty pounds.

They have been known to live 29 years in the wild.  Can you imagine?

They can fly between 40-80 miles per hour.

They usually mate for life.

I'm hoping to go back and get pics of the pair together.  The mate was too far back in the pond for me to get a good picture.

And maybe I can get pics of the little ones when they hatch.

Hope you enjoyed my bird adventure.

Baskets, Berries and Leaves

A beautiful day to show off my progress on the Baskets, Berries and Leaves BOM.  I think I've already said how much I love working with such large applique, the blocks are 20" square, such a bold look and definately one of my favorite older Jan Patek designs.

I guess you've seen that Jan will be offering a kit for the Eagles & Roses quilt that I like so much, pondering that purchase. 

Glad you all enjoyed the pics of my little squirrel.  He's very unusual in his antics, rolling in the dirt when he sees me.  I guess he's excited that the nuts and seeds are coming and now lettuce. 

Please?

May I have this piece of lettuce, please?

But, it's for the rabbit.  You have your seeds and nuts.

But I like greens, too.

I think you mean grass, not lettuce.

Okay, maybe lettuce.

Well, I never.

Yep, you like lettuce.

Working on My Prim Flying Geese Quilt

The triangles are still pinned as I work on aligning the rows and such and taking another picture to see if I like the arrangement and the fabric choices.  I see one triangle now that needs to be replaced or shuffled to a different spot.

Bailey is making it difficult to get that last row straight.  He could be out on the roof enjoying the sun or watching the birds, but he'd rather be in the same room with me.  The background is a black brushed cotton with a white pinstripe from Brannock & Patek.  The applique will be a challenge on the large background unless I end up cutting it into sections.  

Wanting to get the Collector Series basted for quilting, Bailey has other plans.  He's a sweet Burmese, very shy.

A young mule deer out back, starting to grow out his antlers.

Baskets, Berries and Leaves Progress

I'm working on another block from Baskets, Berries and Leaves, had to show this pic when I noticed I captured a smidge of Sidney's face.  She's sleeping just outside the open window.

My favorite background in this quilt so far, a rusty orange with black stripes in a brushed cotton by Brannock and Patek.

Lots of berries to applique.

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