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Birthday Celebrations, Shopping, Pinterest Pages, Jackie's Meditation Moment from Canadian Needle Nana

Order of business from the last post, Beth's cake was officially a Chocolate Filled Kahlua Tiramisu Cake from Rock Recipes. This cake is delicious and surprisingly light.

Tony's birthday celebrations continued Saturday night. It included a wonderful and fun limo ride to Quebec. We did the same thing for his 80th, some of you may remember. We enjoyed oysters and the four course Table d'hote meal at the Gatineau Sterling and it was delicious. Here is the Salmon Tartare. Most of our main dish, steaks, came home with us.

I gave myself a haircut the day before ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 months, 2 weeks ago. under fitness , food , ned , pinterest pages , shopping , youtube videos

Rainy Walks, Cardinal Rule, Summer Highlights from Canadian Needle Nana

Here as promised, photos of us out in the rain storm. We are trying to get a photo but Ned was eager to get on his walk.

Windy so hanging onto the hat which always reminds me of Paddington Bear. Hats really don't suit me! I think it's specifically my nose they don't suit, :D.

A word about my Columbia rain coat and blue boots...no surprise-both are from the thrift store. The coat had a small tear on one pocket which is why I guess it was donated. I've gotten a lot of wear from ...

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Cardinal Rule, Tilda Orange Peels, Cakes, Free Patterns from Canadian Needle Nana

Thanks for the lovely comments about my veranda views. I miss Newfoundland very much but I certainly can't complain about where I'm living these days. It is beautiful and I enjoy all the critters so much too. Of course, those photos don't show the mosquitoes or the heat. However, no sun this morning; it is rather gloomy with promised thunder and lightening today. So it goes.

Our busy week is over that included two medical appointments for Tony. And we did take Ned to the vet and now he is on two drugs and has a special ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under cakes , cardinal rule , free patterns , ned , orange peels

Quilting Projects, Garden and Thursday Chat from Canadian Needle Nana

Everything is about the garden these days here in our tiny patch of the world. I tried to think of a word to describe ours and came up with lush. I was exclaiming how the heat has encouraged so much growth; the front area is full and almost overgrown looking so early in the season. Tony pointed out that I've been adding to it each summer for the eight years I've been here. Of course, everything has grown taller and wider over those years. At this point, I won't be adding any more plants/trees to the ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 4 months, 4 weeks ago. under confetti quilt , feelings , flowers , ned , tilda quilt , tiny 9 patches

Thrifted Summer Tops, Bramble Blooms 1 &2, Twenty Six Jell-o Desserts from Canadian Needle Nana

Just like that, our world outside is a million shades of green.

Tony and Ned on the side lawn

I put a mirror up and saw the robin's eggs have hatched. It is a good spot well protected by the house roof which is also under the veranda roof. I got a quick shot of her. We can now sneak in and out the door without disturbing her.

As promised here are three of my latest thrifted summer tops. Below is the one I'm most concerned about...such a bright colour with such large blooms. I'm not ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 5 months ago. under birds , bramble blooms , food , ned , thrift shopping

Stitching and Shopping from Canadian Needle Nana

We are kind of holding our breaths re the weather. Still no snow. Is it possible we could slip into April without another snowfall. Here is the backyard view this morning; not a flake in sight, and sunshine streaming in.

I'm playing again with the Bramble Blooms Improv project...more to be found here at Quilty Folk. I need to nail down what I am doing with this next border. With that in mind, I began embellishing petals. Fun stitching of an evening.

Weekend machine stitching and the Blue Courthouse Steps blocks are together. Much larger than I thought ...

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Chookshed Stitchers, Tiny 9 Patch Challenge, Blue Courthouse Steps, Ups and Downs from Canadian Needle Nana

We had a rabbit living in the front yard, hiding under the veranda but it has moved on. I think Ned may have caused that because he happened to catch him on the veranda one day and chased him underneath.

Deana pulled #2 for us to work on this month for the Chookshed Stitchers Challenge .

I had to look back at my original post to see what that would mean for me. It is the Blue Courthouse Steps project and I am thrilled to be working on this one for February. Here is a photo of all the blocks I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under blue courthouse steps quilt , chookshed stitchers challenge , ned , tiny 9 patches , wildlife

Ten Tiny Terrific Things This Week from Canadian Needle Nana

Ten Tiny Things I enjoyed This Week

1.Finished my 1000 piece jigsaw. Worked on while supper cooked.

A certain someone chewed one piece and I wonder is he responsible for the one piece suspiciously missing near the same spot...!

2..Got myself a new ironing board cover and wondered why did I wait so long to do that.

3.I'm reading this lady's book, a compilation of her work...

and enjoying certain lines of hers like this one-

"The fridge light is known to have a detrimental effect on the male retina..."

4.Recently, we went out ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 8 months, 4 weeks ago. under books , cross stitch , embroidery , food , ned

Crossroads Quilt, Cross Stitching, Injury Update from Canadian Needle Nana

We got a ton of snow from that last windy snowstorm but by the time I was up in the morning, all was calm. Just lots of billowy drifts all over. Two Blue Jays are regular visitors at my feeders. I love Robert Bateman's Snowy Morning Blue Jay and our snow reminded me of it. It must be tricky painting snow.

I got out a snow day activity, a jigsaw puzzle...this one is the 1000 piece Vintage American Seed Packets I've shown you before. Very interesting little pieces of art in each square. I've been thinking ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 9 months, 2 weeks ago. under cross stitch , crossroads quilt , ned , youtube videos

Simple Pleasures, Applique, Pattern Testing from Canadian Needle Nana

I've begun my winter goal of spending an hour each day outside in the fresh air no matter the weather. It is easily done as two long walks with Ned will take up the time. And then there is collecting sticks for the fire and shoveling the front steps too which I've done twice so far. It is slow going in the woods with the snow we've had already. And I take time to look about, take a photo, try to find birds, etc. Ned upset me one morning by eating a lone rabbit's paw we ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 10 months, 3 weeks ago. under ned , quilting , xmas by quiltmania

Scrappy Appliqued Needle Book, Monday Music, Recipe Plans from Canadian Needle Nana

I've had to crack a window in the living area this morning. This at the risk of letting in the below freezing air outside that put frost on my pumpkin this morning.

But the air inside seemed a little smokey when I came in from my walk certainly in contrast to all the brisk freshness outside. I enjoy everything about my morning ritual of starting the fire in the fireplace stove.

I also enjoy picking up sticks on my walks, ones just right for stage two of layering up the perfect fire. This is about the only thing I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 11 months, 1 week ago. under appliqued needle book , christmas coins , music , ned , recipes

Thrift Store Quilt, Monthly Goals, October Plum Crisp from Canadian Needle Nana

I took this photo of Tony and Ned walking one of the 4 marvelous public walking trails within a few minutes of the house. This is the one where Beth walks Petey and Abbey. We wondered if Ned could smell them. Don't know about his legs, but his nose certainly got a workout!

Speaking of Abbey and Petey, here is a cute brief video Beth took of them. They are definitely lovable Labs.

This strange orange glowing dessert below is my Plum Crisp in the oven light. I'd bought a basket of small plums and they were bitter- ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year ago. under easy hexagon quilt , food , ned , plus quilt , thrift shopping

Easy Hexagon Quilt Beginnings, Other Enjoyments from Canadian Needle Nana

While Tony had put in his order for beans on toast, sausage on the side, I really didn't know what I wanted. I'm the cook of course, so I could get myself the same or anything if it's here in the fridge/cupboard to be found. But nothing was appealing to me and staring into the fridge didn't help. Does that ever happen to you? In the end I made a large cup of tea and had a bowl of yogurt and fruit with a slice of marmalade sourdough toast. I know...a bit boring mainly ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 1 month ago. under books , easy hexagon quilt , food , ned , quilting

Embellishing Corner Stones, A First Capture, Delicious Simple Food from Canadian Needle Nana

Though I hear these frogs every spring- you can't not hear them as their sounds have been likened to chain saw or motorcycle loudness levels- I had never ever seen one, let alone gotten a photo till this summer. One day I took a photo of a strange looking, very tiny frog/toad sitting on a hosta leaf in the back yard. I found out I'd captured the somewhat reclusive Spring Peeper frog when I looked it up later on. Finally and Another first for me. I like those ET like toes and the way his markings all ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 3 months ago. under fitness , food , ned , rainbow neighbourhood , wildlife

Tulip Bouquet, Nona QAL, Blueberry Cream Lasagna from Canadian Needle Nana

The first turtle sighting took place last week. They do seem to wait for sunshine with warmth here. And have disappeared again with the temperatures dropping-overnight frost warnings continue.

Daughter gave us another of her cakes. This one is Blueberry Cream Cheesecake Lasagna. Recipe here What a delicious mixture! A wonderful summertime dessert and Tony's favourite part was that there was a lot of it.

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 5 months ago. under gardening , ned , quilting , rainbow neighbourhood , recipes , wildlife

Quiche, Table Topper, Turquoise House Lesson, A Bee To Embroider from Canadian Needle Nana

Yes the Coronation was wonderful...our King is crowned! I loved every minute of the t.v. footage and I made my Coronation Quiche for the day. Daughter gave me this flat of fresh eggs including some duck eggs.

I used four of them for the quiche. My finished quiche was probably the least like the official recipe it could be and still be quiche. For starters I couldn't find broad beans. So I knew then there would have to be substitutions. I sauted a little onion and some bacon bits to give added flavour. I did add spinach ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 5 months ago. under flowers , free patterns , ned , quilting , recipes

Three Somethings to Enjoy And One Not So Nice from Canadian Needle Nana

Are you a jump out of bed, feet on the floor the minute your eyes open in the morning, person? I'm not and never have been though I don't linger long. I wait a bit and these days I do a little stretching. In particular I've been stretching my plantar fascia before putting my feet to the floor. A month ago I didn't know this existed! I almost feel like my left foot has let me down because I now have some tightening of the p f there. Not painful but an uncomfortable awareness of it ...

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Free Patterns, Ned's Birthday, Thrifted Fabric, YouTube Channel to Watch And Learn From from Canadian Needle Nana

This fellow, Our Ned, is two years old!

He is a quiet dog, rarely barks or makes a sound. His favourite thing in the world is playing ball with Petey and Abby; a close second is taking up most of the bed at night for his long winter naps.

LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color's prompt this week is to talk about our dedicated sewing spaces if we have one. I have a bedroom converted to a sewing room and love the way I can close the door on the mess as it were. It is small and oddly ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 8 months ago. under embroidery , free patterns , links , ned , quilting , thrift shopping , youtube videos

Free Patterns, Not Sewing This (For Now!), Monty Don, More Panama Pyramids from Canadian Needle Nana

Older grandson, Jack, walking Neddy

This morning's walk with Neddy was accompanied by the sound of dozens of ravens cawing wildly. They very oddly seemed to move with us as we proceeded around the perimeter of the property. We were thankful all the while for the snowmobile run around Hubby did recently that flattened the trail making it far more walkable than it had been. I kept a sharp eye on the ravens looking to see if they were chasing off a Barred Owl. But no owl was seen. One of my birder friends said this is mating time ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 8 months ago. under cross stitch , free patterns , lone star medallion , ned , panama pyramids , quilting , youtube videos

Free Patterns, After the Snowstorm, Here's to Better Everything from Canadian Needle Nana

After the storm...

We are all dug out and have made several runs over the trails with the ski do so they are walkable again. Sun is shining and water dripping from the eaves. Yes it's warming up and rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. Crazy weather. When the storm was winding down, I took this shot of Ned sitting on his favourite new snowbank...from this spot he can see round most of the back yard.

I've been working on my photos, organizing them and deleting some too. It is very time consuming. I've also ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 10 months ago. under books , feelings , free patterns , ned , quilting

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

This fellow, Our Ned, is two years old!

He is a quiet dog, rarely barks or makes a sound. His favourite thing in the world is playing ball with Petey and Abby; a close second is taking up most of the bed at night for his long winter naps.

LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color's prompt this week is to talk about our dedicated sewing spaces if we have one. I have a bedroom converted to a sewing room and love the way I can close the door on the mess as it were. It is small and oddly ...