Today is a statutory holiday here in B.C.--it is British Columbia Day. I did the machine quilting on the binding for my Frog Warm Wishes quilt yesterday. Today I will be enjoying the pleasant weather as I sit outside and do the hand stitching of the binding to the back of the quilt.
The real news this weekend was finishing our outdoor patio area in our back yard. We now have plenty of room to have everyone sit around the table in the cool shade of our maple tree.
And of course, DH has discovered that this is also a quiet spot to read the morning paper!
This is our little oasis. We don't need a reservation and there are no line ups. This is our little piece of heaven.
You do indeed have a little spot of paradise there. Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour backyard looks very inviting. Love the quilt draped over the chair.
ReplyDeleteHappy British Columbia Day! I had forgotten that you had said that you had another Monday off.
ReplyDeleteDH has done a great job on the yard as it looks so inviting. Sitting under the shade tree is just the perfect spot for BBQ or the paper or that binding, weather permitting.
It is just downright oppressive here so I'll stay in the a/c with the fan on.
I would trade my a/c for some fresh mountain air any day! It's a lovely spot you have there.
ReplyDeleteLove your piece of heaven and a great quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteDear Norma, Lovely back yard! Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'd like to add your blog to my list. I used to live in Canada--Cape Breton Island in N.S. But that was a very long time ago. I now live in Calif.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to sit and relax. Your DH to read his paper and you to plan your next quilt -lol !
ReplyDeleteThat's what's so nice about having your own little oasis . . . looks just right *s*
ReplyDeletewhat a nice place to have, right in your own backyard. The shady area will be a welcome relief to this warm summer!
ReplyDeleteAnd great job on the quilting on that African coins--what an unusual setting.
The patio area looks wonderful Norma, I really like having an outside space to spend time reading or for meals. We have a small balcony at our apartment but I love spending time out there. Enjoy your space!
ReplyDeleteVery nice area you have there! And it looks like you have a nice mix of sun and shade, too.
ReplyDeleteI also like that african coins quilt from the post before... I'll bet that quilt is harder to do than it looks, getting the fabrics to blend like that.