I had a great visit with my dad on Saturday and Sunday. I made him soup, his favorite thing to eat. It was so rewarding to see him eat every last bite of it. He has gotten so thin and frail. I suppose that is to be expected at the age of 94. All in all he is doing great though. It was so good to see him with my own eyes.
If you are interested in the soup, it is Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup and was absolutely fantastic. I could eat it every day too. Over 700 people have reviewed it and it has a five star rating, which tells you something.
I got out all my Memorial Day through 4th of July decorations and changed things out around the house. I have ordered a few new things for my tiered tray, so I'll share that with you once I change it out.
We had our "Quaranteam" over for a bbq yesterday. Eva, her daddy and his soon to be wife. We pass Eva back and forth every day, so have been sharing the same germs since forever. My husband grilled a tri tip, and I made macaroni salad, cowboy beans, coleslaw, and homemade ice cream.
Even the front porch got a festive new look. The other quilts I had out there are getting so faded and sad looking from three years out in the daylight. Those particular quilts I had made eons ago, they weren't my favorites and I didn't mind if the light faded them. I won't leave this one out though because I want it to stay nice. Do you ever use quilts outside? If you do, I would love to hear the details: if you use good quilts outside or in a bright sunroom or porch, if you bring them in every night, if you've had fading…
27 responses to “Nice Long Weekend”
I feel the same way as you do about quilts on the porch. The one I’ve used for about three years is very faded. It’s not one of the quilts I’d love to pass down, but it’s good enough for the sunlight and the cuteness of the porch.
I read once where Jinny Beyer said never to expose quilts to sunlight – keep the shades drawn in the rooms they are displayed in. I feel differently. My quilts are fun to make and use. Why make a quilt if it can’t be enjoyed.
I feel the same way as you do about quilts on the porch. The one I’ve used for about three years is very faded. It’s not one of the quilts I’d love to pass down, but it’s good enough for the sunlight and the cuteness of the porch.
I read once where Jinny Beyer said never to expose quilts to sunlight – keep the shades drawn in the rooms they are displayed in. I feel differently. My quilts are fun to make and use. Why make a quilt if it can’t be enjoyed.
I feel the same way as you do about quilts on the porch. The one I’ve used for about three years is very faded. It’s not one of the quilts I’d love to pass down, but it’s good enough for the sunlight and the cuteness of the porch.
I read once where Jinny Beyer said never to expose quilts to sunlight – keep the shades drawn in the rooms they are displayed in. I feel differently. My quilts are fun to make and use. Why make a quilt if it can’t be enjoyed.
I made a Debbie Mumm Uncle Sam door banner when I first started quilting. Last year and then again this year I’ve hung on the outside of my front door. The door is recessed so doesn’t get direct sunlight, but then again at this point I don’t care as I made it to have fun with it.
I made a Debbie Mumm Uncle Sam door banner when I first started quilting. Last year and then again this year I’ve hung on the outside of my front door. The door is recessed so doesn’t get direct sunlight, but then again at this point I don’t care as I made it to have fun with it.
I made a Debbie Mumm Uncle Sam door banner when I first started quilting. Last year and then again this year I’ve hung on the outside of my front door. The door is recessed so doesn’t get direct sunlight, but then again at this point I don’t care as I made it to have fun with it.
I am glad you got to see your Dad over the weekend. IT is so hot here in the Creek. I started to make a new quilt for a new baby boy arriving in our family soon. I decided to do hexagons in blue, beige and yellow. Needless to say I have nothing but time on my hands these days. UGH!
Mary
I am glad you got to see your Dad over the weekend. IT is so hot here in the Creek. I started to make a new quilt for a new baby boy arriving in our family soon. I decided to do hexagons in blue, beige and yellow. Needless to say I have nothing but time on my hands these days. UGH!
Mary
I am glad you got to see your Dad over the weekend. IT is so hot here in the Creek. I started to make a new quilt for a new baby boy arriving in our family soon. I decided to do hexagons in blue, beige and yellow. Needless to say I have nothing but time on my hands these days. UGH!
Mary
Your long weekend was productive & fun! I’m guessing your dad was so happy to have you visit for a couple of days & fix a great meal–probably some leftovers, too? I haven’t used quilts outdoors because our deck isn’t covered for at least a little protection. I do agree with other commenters that quilts are made to be used! Stay well!
Your long weekend was productive & fun! I’m guessing your dad was so happy to have you visit for a couple of days & fix a great meal–probably some leftovers, too? I haven’t used quilts outdoors because our deck isn’t covered for at least a little protection. I do agree with other commenters that quilts are made to be used! Stay well!
Your long weekend was productive & fun! I’m guessing your dad was so happy to have you visit for a couple of days & fix a great meal–probably some leftovers, too? I haven’t used quilts outdoors because our deck isn’t covered for at least a little protection. I do agree with other commenters that quilts are made to be used! Stay well!
I don’t use my quilts outside and try to keep them out of direct sunlight. But one is on our bed most often and I recently noticed that one fabric in it has faded very noticeably, but just the one. Weird, huh?
So glad you could see your dad. I would really like to see my mom but she is in Michigan and we are in NJ, both states still quite restricted, so I don’t think I will be able to do it soon.
I don’t use my quilts outside and try to keep them out of direct sunlight. But one is on our bed most often and I recently noticed that one fabric in it has faded very noticeably, but just the one. Weird, huh?
So glad you could see your dad. I would really like to see my mom but she is in Michigan and we are in NJ, both states still quite restricted, so I don’t think I will be able to do it soon.
I don’t use my quilts outside and try to keep them out of direct sunlight. But one is on our bed most often and I recently noticed that one fabric in it has faded very noticeably, but just the one. Weird, huh?
So glad you could see your dad. I would really like to see my mom but she is in Michigan and we are in NJ, both states still quite restricted, so I don’t think I will be able to do it soon.
Beautiful quilts. Its not usual to have them on show here where I live in UK perhaps I should start a trend?
Beautiful quilts. Its not usual to have them on show here where I live in UK perhaps I should start a trend?
Beautiful quilts. Its not usual to have them on show here where I live in UK perhaps I should start a trend?
So glad you had a good visit with your dad. Does someone live with him? If I recall correctly, a nephew was living with him but that was several years ago?
So glad you had a good visit with your dad. Does someone live with him? If I recall correctly, a nephew was living with him but that was several years ago?
So glad you had a good visit with your dad. Does someone live with him? If I recall correctly, a nephew was living with him but that was several years ago?
Thanks for sharing your cute patriotic table runners / toppers. Also, thanks for the link to the soup – definitely want to try that one.
I’ve never used a quilt in my entryway (no porch) but I love the idea of using doing that, especially in the summer and early fall.
Thanks for sharing your cute patriotic table runners / toppers. Also, thanks for the link to the soup – definitely want to try that one.
I’ve never used a quilt in my entryway (no porch) but I love the idea of using doing that, especially in the summer and early fall.
Thanks for sharing your cute patriotic table runners / toppers. Also, thanks for the link to the soup – definitely want to try that one.
I’ve never used a quilt in my entryway (no porch) but I love the idea of using doing that, especially in the summer and early fall.
I am so glad you got to visit your dad. I lost my 94 yo dad a little over a year ago. He is missed so much everyday. These folks so elderly are really champions in my book. Amazing people that lead amazing lives. Bless you and your dad.
I am so glad you got to visit your dad. I lost my 94 yo dad a little over a year ago. He is missed so much everyday. These folks so elderly are really champions in my book. Amazing people that lead amazing lives. Bless you and your dad.
I am so glad you got to visit your dad. I lost my 94 yo dad a little over a year ago. He is missed so much everyday. These folks so elderly are really champions in my book. Amazing people that lead amazing lives. Bless you and your dad.