Rare visitors

Spring has brought the "good" birds to my feeder.  The hummingbirds arrived right on cue, April 15th.  The Bullock's orioles are busy helping to empty the hummingbird feeders.

For the past week there has been 2 males and one female Western tanager.  They are such a spectacular bird.

Since blue is my favorite color, I was so happy to catch this Blue grosbeak that came for drink along with a female.  The picture doesn't do it justice.  It's been so dry, and as usual birds come in just as much for water as for food. 

More quilt finishes from the past year.  Pat put these together.  

 

TWO wind free days

The winds have been crazy fierce.  It's dry, dry, and we're in a severe drought.  It's wonderful to have a couple of calm days.  

And so I'm catching up on quilts finished the past year, taking a break from yard work.  Here are some more from Tove. 

I like to use solid color sheets for backing, and then do a panto that has some interest rather than just a design.