I FINISHED IT!

Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.
~J.K. Rowling

Sometimes I truly dislike modern technology.  My printer decided it was going to gobble up a couple of sheets today.  It must have been  hungry.  It tried to eat a label I was printing but luckily,  it didn't get too jammed.  I removed the crumpled sheet, closed the cover, and replaced the paper.  And then when I go to reset the stupid machine, it's flashing the message, 'door not closed'.  Yes it is!!!  I pushed the OK button - isn't that supposed to clear it?  I lift up the cover and slam it down - sometimes it just takes some force to dislodge its messages.  Darn!  Still flashing - "close door"!  #*@+ machine!!!  Okay, now you've had it!  SLAM!!  Well, there you go.  Now it's ready to work again.  I guess I showed it who's boss.  And guess who didn't eat the next page I printed?  I won :D

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PHOTO FACT OF THE DAY

Herbs and Spices

Today is considered National Herbs and Spices day.  What makes an herb an herb and a spice a spice is the part of the plant that's used. Herbs are from the leafy part; spices are seeds, fruits, roots, or bark.

* Sage has been used for centuries to gain knowledge and purity. A strong sage tea is said to clear out the negativity from the house. Bundles of sage can be hung in the house. The fragrance is heavenly. According to legends, it helps in keeping the evil spirits at bay.

* Vanilla is said to have the power to bring love and happiness into your home

* Lemon peel banishes negativity and objectifies freshness. It is quite the mood lifter
* Orange peel is said to kill those germ battalions. Plus, the citron smell is an added advantage. Burn orange peels on the stove when you have a cold or a sore throat.
* Peppermint gives for a soothing effect. Burn peppermint candles to add to calm those nerves
* Cloves are said to promote spirituality and love.
* Eucalyptus is said to kill germs effectively. It is used in various herbal medicines as well. It provides for protection while promoting good health.
* Basil is said to promote feelings of fidelity, love, protection and wealth
* Cinnamon is said to promote safety and happiness.
* Chamomile is said to bring peace and serenity to the soul, while it purifies and cleans the house.

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A BEE BLOCK

Yesterday I was able to make a Bee block.

This is for Munaiba, our June hostess for Bee In Oz.  She sent instructions and 2 1/2" strips of fabric to make this Jeweled Geese block.  I don't know why it looks unsquare in the photo because it really is square.  Her only requirement was so use the Kaffee Fasset fabric for the large central triangle of each "goose" and the plain fabric for the two outer triangles. 

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ROAD COURSE QUILT FINISHED

Yesterday I finished binding the road course quilt.  This was a quick put together - had to get it done before the grandsons arrival on Saturday.

Here's what it might look like in a couple of days when the grandsons are playing on it.  I did fmq in black thread.  Thank goodness you can't get a good close-up of it to see how poorly I followed the lines.

Here it is out in the daylight after it was washed and dried being held by my sweet quilt holder (thank you, my love).  The quilt ended up measuring 53" X 45".  The backing is just plain black so it isn't much to see.

I will be adding this label to the back.  I still need to add a border around it before attaching it to the quilt back. 

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TODAY'S GOAL

Today I will be sewing on two labels - one on the grandsons play quilt and the other on the Loving Hands quilt.  Then I absolutely HAVE TO CLEAN!!!

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GIVEAWAYS

Quiltstory is having a giveaway.  You could win The Birds and Bees Quilt Kit from The Stitch Sanctuary.  This giveaway runs through Monday, June 13.

A Desert Quilter is having a giveaway.  You could win two Charm packs "Summer Breeze" by Sentimental Studios for MODA.  This giveaway ends Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 pm PST.

Crazy Quilt Girl is having a giveaway.  You could win a Hullabaloo Jelly Roll.  A winner will be drawn on Monday, June 13, 5:00 pm EST.

Subee Sews Quilts is having a giveaway.  You could win an autographed copy of Bonnie Hunter's book entitled Adventures with Leaders & Enders.  This giveaway ends Sunday, June 12, at noon EST.

Miss Print is having a giveaway.  You could win Tula Pink's Designer Select fat quarter bundle from Fat Quarter Shop.  The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 15.

Jolly Jabber is having a giveaway.  You could win a Fat Quarter Bundle of Calypso Swing.  This giveaway ends Wednesday, June 15.

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FINAL THOUGHT

I will be taking the next week off from blogging.  The machine is in for service but even more importantly, I will be spending the week with my grandsons, my DD#1 and her DH.  We get them for a full week!  So don't miss me too much, I will be back on Tuesday, June 21st.  I will be thinking about you and maybe will have a few minutes to read a couple blogs here and there.  Sorry I won't be able to keep you posted on giveaways or give you any interesting little facts but I'm sure you understand.  So have a wonderful weekend and a beautiful week without me.  I'll be back soon.

Laughter is an instant vacation.

~Milton Berle