BBEST Swap

The Boomer and beyond Etsy Street Team held a swap during the month of June. The theme was summer. We received a name and address and our swap partner doesn't know who until they received their gift. I received this beautiful "sun dyed" scarf from my swap partner Liz Plummer. Notice the Scotties she did? Thank you so much Liz. Love the color too! Check out her shop! http://lizplummer.etsy.com My swap partner has yet to receive hers as it is only going out in the post today so i can't tell you who it is. It's a messenger bag sized quilted tote bag. Well sort of quilted. Big enough for a day at the market or to carry around that project you are working on.

The center of the front started with one of a batch of quilt squares I bought from another team member awhile ago just because I like the colors. Her shop is Joonbeam Recycled Art with Heart

The back has a simple pocket and I did a bit of fancy stitching here and there. Hope she likes it!

water, beauty and more plants

The shining sun is the first we've seen in awhile. That large bush is our blueberry bush. In the middle of a "pond" that isn't suppose to be there! The grass is almost 2 feet high in that area. Haven't been able to mow this year as it has been too wet. The rose bush is blooming which adds a little touch of color. This is one of those old florabunda ones.

And these still sit in there pots waiting to be planted. Not today as I have to go to work and do a 10 hour shift. If it isn't raining then maybe they will go in tomorrow. I so want to get out and do some more gardening. It is nice to look out the window and see it all in bloom. I watch each day to see which flower may be starting to show it's beauty. And they bring the birds and the butterflies which adds a whole new show!