STAY-AT-HOME PROJECTS (Covid-19)

making masks...

Meet Marley..

a new addition to their family.

She was dumped along with her two brothers. 

The boys went to new homes but she stayed with them.

Kenneth got the old garden tractor running.

I'ts 20 years old. Still works good.

Put up a shelf for my canning jars.

Repaired rotted rafters in the shop and sealed the roof with tar.

It took the first month just to clean out the shop.

Reworking the front garden bed to make it easier for us to manage.

First quilt top finished.

"Dawn to Dusk on Route 66"

Kenneth refinished the bench from Momma's

started the next qilt top a 4-patch

Kenneth's been doing all the painting...

Seats from Oklahoma.

Repaired the tiller-spreader and planted grass around the pecan tree.

We haven't had new furniture in 20 years ...

ordered  four new swivel/rocker/recliners and some two swivel chairs.

Should be here by Christmas...

Two recliners are in the gray linen,

two are in the bluer tweed (there both very soft)

and the two swivel are in the floral.

Quarintine Quilt's

This is "Northern Lights" named by my friend Merrie. It will be a Log Cabin pattern.

This is "Dawn to Dusk on Route 66" also will be a Log Cabin pattern.

Got the Jazz II set up.

Also planted some cherry tomatoes. But something has eaten 2 of them off. 

1st finish for 2020

Machine quilted as well as free motion quilting.
My first attempt at free motion quilting. Machine sewed the binding.

Quilts if 2019

Plant Strong Recipes

Check them out...

https://plantstrong.com/plant-strong-recipes

Top Oil Free Plant Based on Youtube Channels

http://www.theveganjunction.com/top-oil-free-plant-based-recipe-youtube-channels/

Oil Free Plant Based recipe websites

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SUMMER 2017

We've gone camping...  The view from "Bella" our 5th wheel.  I finally came up with a name for her.  Definition from the Urban Dictionary: 

"She's beautiful, she is perfect in an imperfect way.  She's fun and outgoing.  She's  good with nature and animals.  She's just beautiful in her own way."

Jefferson Ridge at Dierks, Arkansas.
It was Leah's 7th birthday...



I made a new purse...

out of Kenneth's old jeans, a shirt I never wore and a scrub top for the lining so I have pockets on the inside too.

Would you apply for this job?

Homemaker:

Job duties include but are not limited to the following and can be accepted on a part-time or full-time basis:

• Running of the Household – The homemaker is responsible for all aspects of taking care of the home from cleaning and maintenance to overall general upkeep of the family dwelling. All decorating and overall living comfort is a key aspect of this position. All meal planning, laundry duties and organization of the home will be part of the daily tasks.
• Food Preparation – All family meals, lunches, and entertaining is the responsibility of the Homemaker in charge. Shopping and planning within the budget is expected. All food storage, preserving and light gardening will be required. The Homemaker may delegate some of these duties to older children or a spouse as needed.
• Cleaning – Cleaning duties may include dishes, bathrooms, floor cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, windows and laundry and may be asked to perform lawn maintenance as needed. The Homemaker may delegate some of these duties to older children or a spouse as needed.
• Financial Officer – The Homemaker is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the family budget. To include all banking and household finances. It is expected that the Homemaker review the budget monthly and review with their spouse any unseen expenses and future planning needs.
• Childcare/Adult care – If the home has children, the Homemakers role is to be the primary caregiver to all children and to coordinate all activities and homework responsibilities. The Homemaker may delegate some of these duties to older children or a spouse as needed. At times may also be required to provide assistance to the elderly family members.
• Nurse – The Homemaker is responsible for all basic first-aid needs, which includes small cuts, scraped knees, the common cold, flu and headaches. Doctors, Dentist and Eye Doctors should be contacted, and services rendered when needed.
• Errands and Appointments – The Homemaker is charged with running errands and scheduling appointments when necessary. May be called on to arrange home repairs and service on all vehicles as needed. The Homemaker may delegate some of these duties to older children or a spouse as needed.

From: http://oursimplehomestead.com/