Monday, February 9, 2015

Here…There….

The last few weeks have  been crazy here and there.  It is always a busy time of the year so I’ve come to expect it.  Unfortunately, there is not a lot of time left for sewing.

A few days after returning from our trip to the snow we headed off to the Florida Keys.  For my husband it is a business trip, but for me it is a time to meet up with treasured friends and relaxation.   Needless to say, the sewing machine and I were separated so there isn’t much to show from this end. 

The last few days I have been playing with elephants.  (For some reason Henry Mancini’s Baby Elephant Walk keeps playing in my mind as I stitch these.)  I love this QAL and could not resist joining in on the fun.  The splash of color really makes a statement and I have always love elephants and frogs.

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The influenza has really hit hard in our area this past week and many of the little ones and their parents have been hit with it.  We’ve been helping out as much as possible all the while trying to avoid the germs.  This week is forecast to be warm so I am eager to open the house up and air it all out…..cook all of those bugs.

Since there isn’t a lot of excitement here, I’ll share a picture from FL.  DH and I have always enjoyed the raw oysters that we get there.  We had an unexpected guest in one of the oysters that we ate this year. 

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I was hoping for a pearl, but a live and wiggly crab is all we got.  Guess they were really fresh.

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  1. Mary on Lake PulaskiFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    The elephant blocks are adorable Mary, but I could do without the raw oysters (and the crab)! Glad you enjoyed some time in the Keys.

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  2. MariaFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Oh those elephants are just sew gorgeous and I agree withMarys comment re the oysters...

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  3. Bouts ChoisisFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Those elephants are adorable!You have found some really cute BOMs this year!I'd never eaten oysters before moving to France (they are a fraction of the price here when compared with the UK) and now I love them. I've never had a crab appear in one though - I'll have to complain to my friendly local oyster seller! Lynne.

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  4. PatriciaFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    Ths elephants are cute. If I needed a new project that might be it. You left a comment on my blog the other day that didn't show up in my email to reply to. Someone told me that is happening with yahoo accounts. Didn't know if you knew and wanted to let you know since you are such a good commenter.

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  5. BetsyFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    If only the keys were not so far away. We could have met. I love your elephants.

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  6. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    oh, quite the surprise Mary...lol. the elephants are just too cute!!!

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  7. Kathy ... aka NanaFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    I'm so jealous ... I long to return to the Keys. And seeing your oyster shell doesn't help ... I love oysters on the half shell - although I've never encountered a crab (live or otherwise).

    Your elephant blocks are spectacular! Love your fabric choices.

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  8. Wacky WomanFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Yes, I've had the house open all day since I got back from Florida. Love sleeping in my own bed!

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  9. Linda February 10, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Love your elephants! Super cute!

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  10. sunnyFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Cute elephants! We just returned from the Keys, too, but no raw oysters for me. I'll have mine fried (and I did) thank you very much. Hope everyone gets well soon.

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  11. CandaceFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Hee...I'm singing that tune in my head already, Mary! I love your elephants - they have so much personality! What an adorable baby crab! Did you plop him back in the water so he could grow up?
    Cheers!

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  12. SuperMomNoCapeFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I've been seeing these elephant blocks popping up all over blogland. Your blocks are adorable!

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  13. Abby and StephanieFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    I hope everyone is well and all of the bugs are cooked! Adorable elephants. Gosh...I have NOT thought of Henry Mancini in years. :o) I wonder how many younger than 50 even know who he is? :o)

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  14. Gosia @ Quilts My WayFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Wow !! What a lovely elephants, Mary. You was using a beautiful fabric for a background. I love it !!!

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  15. Carol SwiftFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I love the fabrics you're using for those elephants! Creepy crawly in your oyster...yikes!

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  16. CarlaFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Cute cute elephants!

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  17. em's scrapbagFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    I can't tell you how much I love your elephants!!!!!

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  18. LesleyFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    I adore your elephants and hope to make some one day, thanks to your inspiration!

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  19. Teresa in Music CityFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Oh my gosh, that crab is either the cutest thing I've ever seen or the scariest - I can't decide which LOL!!! Glad you are in a warm spot of the country right now - and wish I was there with you :) I'm loving the elephants and wishing I had time to join in. I'll just have to enjoy yours!!!

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  20. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾February 12, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    The elephants are adorable! What a perfect soundtrack in your head to help you stitch them up!

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  21. Kathy S.February 12, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Love your elephants! Funny about the little crab. Wow, that's fresh!

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  22. FleuretteFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    Your elephants are too cute! Hope everyone is well and over the flu.

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  23. MicheleFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    The elephants are cute and I'm glad that you've been able to avoid the germies.

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  24. EdithFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    How fun! I love elephants. Thanks for sharing. Glad you are staying healthy.

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  25. Ivory SpringFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Love love the elephants!!! And you really do work on the coolest projects.

    And --- yes, I would love to move in with you for a while -- away from this deep freeze weather. Our high is in the teens.

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