tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10386191272631710182023-11-16T05:31:03.617-08:00Calico Quilter's CasitaChris' musings on a bunch of stuffCalico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-86763876274587023612022-02-03T12:55:00.002-08:002022-02-03T23:50:01.860-08:00<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOR7ElTuVuT7f4bGSvelsJJnhDGrQ5RtdwqLjLt0qQYfhAoHVgRxZWQ8vKp-MnjRfLOM5QO3Kyd0fXMlJsYNXxqgtrmz6e_pBL_PGGa1_Hj8ReZSHXpEA7yHAnTWUb3c0MFK8XfCyj5IFry7hOY0lK_SDJKo65uzkM-fff0PrbRFdvbSdJPfvI8WKTVg=s1159" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="1124" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOR7ElTuVuT7f4bGSvelsJJnhDGrQ5RtdwqLjLt0qQYfhAoHVgRxZWQ8vKp-MnjRfLOM5QO3Kyd0fXMlJsYNXxqgtrmz6e_pBL_PGGa1_Hj8ReZSHXpEA7yHAnTWUb3c0MFK8XfCyj5IFry7hOY0lK_SDJKo65uzkM-fff0PrbRFdvbSdJPfvI8WKTVg=w388-h400" width="388" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">She has moved on and left us all behind. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">And so when I die, shall I become as foam on the ocean, blown by the wind?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-83313220727550413312020-12-02T02:31:00.001-08:002020-12-02T02:31:24.670-08:00Crocus sativus; growing and harvesting saffron<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0n_AxlpHqU2XJGfLuEWiKiFXddizSDrYBoN_Y8mAcZa4wJ3yQMYVhzCOHYyY_HRxF11YlKxG2a1YKoBcSzL0YNfeOxrijQnGTUnWv-OsveJuuSNpcu3Uc3IWKtjqSe1XV05rUsAxXdwN/s2048/Saffron2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0n_AxlpHqU2XJGfLuEWiKiFXddizSDrYBoN_Y8mAcZa4wJ3yQMYVhzCOHYyY_HRxF11YlKxG2a1YKoBcSzL0YNfeOxrijQnGTUnWv-OsveJuuSNpcu3Uc3IWKtjqSe1XV05rUsAxXdwN/s320/Saffron2.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTBXPszzQYJ3Vinba7Sm8vIy3Bo2ndR4Mp15ThseXWqxGAmkRbp_mnCF_frbbDPDGjGRUkUfHkE3ifERaMwwZN5ApXxNWiI0ogekLsDN_1s4CDv38gX79I_cOoK2xGaszfJyARo66Y5XG/s2048/Saffron1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTBXPszzQYJ3Vinba7Sm8vIy3Bo2ndR4Mp15ThseXWqxGAmkRbp_mnCF_frbbDPDGjGRUkUfHkE3ifERaMwwZN5ApXxNWiI0ogekLsDN_1s4CDv38gX79I_cOoK2xGaszfJyARo66Y5XG/s320/Saffron1.JPG" /></a></div></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;">Crocus saffron bulbs growing in my fall garden. Little bulbs, a little more than 1" in size came in a bag, in the mail from Renee's Garden. In my garden, most all plants, including veggies and herbs, are grown in pots and planters. It was a surprise to see how quickly these bulbs sprouted and produced flowers. Harvesting the delicate red/orange stamens (saffron) is easy enough. It will take a good number of flowers to harvest enough saffron filaments to fill a small glass jar; that's for sure.</span><p></p>Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-61078846257957602222020-07-08T15:34:00.000-07:002020-07-19T03:03:03.210-07:00Bountiful Harvest; Anna Apples<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We have an ultra-dwarf Anna Apple Tree in the garden. This year the tree gave forth a bumper crop of beautiful apples. I tried to keep from harvesting the apples, to give them a chance to blush a little more, and for them to hang on long enough for the girlies to pick when they came to visit, which would only be in a few more weeks. Very recently, one early morning in the garden, to my dismay, I found a partially-chewed apple dangling from the branches of my dear apple tree. Papa Paz helped me figure out it must be a raccoon. He based his guess on the size of the chew marks and the location of the eaten apple. We tried to deter its efforts, but that critter managed to outsmart us every time and each night came back for more, one apple per night. Thankfully, I only lost three healthy, beautiful apples, but every night I would worry about what damage there would be in the morning. It came to me, these apples must be ripe enough to pick if they were such an enticement. I decided to pick every last one myself before I lost anymore, and so I did. That was the end of the drama. So far, from this bounty, I have made scrumptious Apple Crisp, Apple Butter, and Apple Pie Filling. There's still more apples. Next, I'll be putting up some Applesauce and there will still be enough for an Apple Bundt Cake or two. We are thankful for God's many blessings and for this bountiful harvest!<br />
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-76464172779974216392020-05-01T10:24:00.001-07:002020-05-01T10:30:20.998-07:00Sheltering in place...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Keeping busy during this pandemic, shelter-in-place time. Today is Ray's birthday. I have sweet dough rising in the oven, to make his favorite Cinnamon Rolls. In the meantime, it's back to the sewing table to work on my Hawaiian Sunbonnet Girls, a quilt top I've had on the back burner for a long time.</span><br />
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-78582699310219783172020-05-01T10:18:00.001-07:002020-05-01T10:18:45.549-07:00Moving forward; springtime in full bloom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Potted petunia, white with one rogue red bloom, in full bloom. This is already its third bloom set. This plant gotten from a 4" starter pot, purchased at Lowe's. </div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-84452307692529310552020-04-28T01:48:00.000-07:002020-04-28T01:48:20.361-07:00All in God's Good Time; Spring 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a year more or less since I last posted. Where have you been Miss Calico Quilter, one might ask. In the garden, of course; it's Spring after all, says me. It is a crazy, wicked time out there in the Big World, beyond the garden gate. Me 'n Papa Paz...we are lucky so far, safely tucked away at the Casita; out of sight, out of mind. The years are flying by. I don't know how many more years there may be ahead for us; all in God's good time, I guess.</div>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-78786048994225660412019-07-01T12:05:00.001-07:002019-07-01T12:05:19.667-07:00Veggies a growin'...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Things growing in my Grow Area at the Casita. I only have about one of each so it's generally a minimal harvest, just enough for one or two servings. I suppose this is more an experimental veggie garden, i.e., what grows well, what kind of insect damage can I expect, etc. Pictured above are proven winners for this garden, Zone 9, and its particular type of soil.</div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-51424665714981441662019-07-01T11:52:00.001-07:002019-07-01T11:52:13.539-07:00My Yarrow Patch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-13714448219640170862019-07-01T11:33:00.001-07:002019-07-01T11:45:17.934-07:00A Gardener at Heart...My Grow Area<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A snap of the back area in early summer. Here's where I grow veggies and flowers, mostly in containers. Viewing the area with a critical eye, it's sort of hodge podge, not a garden in Versailles, or an English country manor of my dreams...<i>heavy sigh.</i> I work with what I have; always, always a work in progress. My ultimate goal is to create a bountiful growing area with some semblance of order and beauty.💗❤❤❤❤</span></div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-69399765766699827492019-05-22T10:08:00.000-07:002019-05-22T10:08:20.782-07:00Baby Cakes Thornless Blackberry Bush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From the Bushel and Berry collection, Baby Cakes Blackberry, a thornless variety bred for containers or small gardens. Mine came in a 3-gallon pot from the local Armstrong Nursery. Said to grow 3 to 4 ft tall at most, with an upright, rounded habit. So far, doing well. First two berries picked with more to come. Can't do much with two berries, but I am hopeful there will be at least a handful for the girlies to pick when summer comes.</span></div>
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Christmas is here and now almost past. Too soon to put up New Year resolutions, do you think? Nevertheless, I'm jumpin' in, sending mine out there into the Universe. I reflect but will not dwell upon happenings from 2018 and years prior. "Let the balloon go," is a frequent saying of mine. "Move forward, not backward."</div>
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<li>To live quietly and peacefully as the gentle fade of aging encompasses me.</li>
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I cannot change the world, nor anyone but myself; therefore I will work upon myself and hope that in some small measure, it makes a difference.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Knitting projects for Christmas 2017. As in years past, time is flying and I'm knitting as fast as I can. Above, my trusty work bag. Below, Christmas ornaments from the Christmas Balls book by Arne and Carlos. Knitted monkeys and one big rabbit from Itty Bitty Toys book by Susan B. Anderson.</span></div>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-45607898336681887062017-05-03T10:24:00.002-07:002017-05-03T10:24:43.164-07:00Little Spring Bouquets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-24594889745783767382017-04-28T09:54:00.001-07:002017-04-28T09:54:33.372-07:00Little Cotton Rabbits...Boy Bunny<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Final rabbit knit for Easter 2017 giving. That's a wrap for the season, but I'll be making many more bunnies just because they are a pleasure to create.</div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-25620249051446764372017-04-28T09:51:00.003-07:002017-04-29T08:50:55.571-07:00Granny Square Tea Cozy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here are cozies I have made. The crocheted granny-square cozy is a pattern adapted from Alexandra Mackenzie's "Granny Square Tea Cosy" (purchased through Etsy), meaning that I had to downsize the squares for a more custom fit. The gray cozy is also crocheted, one that is quick and easy to make. The teapot pictured holds 3 cups of liquid when filled to the top. Cozies keep the teapot warm, that's for sure.</div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-29709389234714827822017-04-21T09:05:00.005-07:002017-04-21T09:06:23.227-07:00Springtime 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Little posies and brilliant colors add happy pleasure at the Casita.</div>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-70817891185006836782017-04-21T08:58:00.003-07:002017-04-21T08:59:54.182-07:00Little Cotton Rabbits for Little Girlies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finished these bunnies in time for Easter giving. There are still a few bunny bodies in my basket waiting for little outfits to be complete but I may have to take a break from bunnies as this project has been front and center for at least a couple of months already.</div>
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This knitty noodle (me) in a bunny frenzy; knit, knit, knit, day after day to get these bunnies done for Easter. Bunny pattern source: Little Cotton Rabbits. I love you, little bunnies, but I'll be glad to move on to other projects. The garden is coming into full swing and I'm getting read to work on quilting projects again. Plus, I must sew a handful of gardening overalls and smocks to knock around in...primary wardrobe these days.</div>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-58977426702639040742017-03-14T09:14:00.003-07:002017-03-14T09:14:48.756-07:00Speaking of Henry...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Henry overlooking his kingdom. <i>Je suis Henri</i> and this is my world.</div>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-786589803531477712017-03-14T09:10:00.001-07:002017-03-14T09:12:34.330-07:00Springtime snippets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna Apple - "Good morning Anna!"</td></tr>
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Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-13394454989949263192017-03-14T09:01:00.001-07:002017-03-14T09:01:54.236-07:00Welcome Spring 2017!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Springtime is here at the Casita; here today, gone tomorrow, it goes so quickly. Already the temperatures have soared and spring blooms have begun to fade. Flowers bloom and then melt away, replaced by colorful canopies of leaves that will take us into summer.</div>
Calico_Quilter0321http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785640257627946830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038619127263171018.post-56927286277213046032016-08-22T23:36:00.002-07:002016-08-22T23:37:15.796-07:00Je suis Henri!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Comings and goings; all granddaughters visited this past summer at one time or another. The girls love Henry. He's not as frisky as he once was, but always at the center of cheerful mischief; love and patience is evident. Summer is winding down, the echoes of happy laughter slowly fade.</div>
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