I'm running low on patience with my Dell computer,
so this will be a short post
to link up with Patty at Elm Street Quilts
for
My goal was to do something I seldom do....
finish a BOM/QAL.
I proudly present my
(Texas) Star Spangled BOM
sponsored by Fort Worth Fabric Studio.
All my close up shots were blurry,
but I am on Instagram,
secret code name - ksroy54
(kaholly was taken, but isn't being used, hmmmm)
and my blocks are there.
Somewhere.
While I was attempting to take pictures this morning,
I had to share my tree with a Hairy Woodpecker,
who was undaunted by my presence.
Computer issues always put me in a sour mood,
so I leave you now before I say
something I might regret!
Enjoy your day!
~karen
Beautiful finish and great to see the woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you need to break down and get a new computer!
ReplyDeleteLove your finished BOM.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Karen....
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of your feathered friend.....
Oh yes computers can be very frustrating......😬
Oh shoot - computers are a necessary thing for us these days but when they get finicky it is SOOOOOO frustrating. Hope the problem is resolved soon Karen.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt... and the hairy kingfisher (why is it considered hairy - maybe a silly question!)
ReplyDeleteHugz
YAY!!! Well done on your lovely finish Karen, pretty. Computers are wonderful things............when they work! I hope you get it sorted soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen wow what a beautiful finish,well done my friend xx
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, it is beautiful! Pretty woodpecker shot too.
ReplyDeleteLove this beautiful quilt Karen! I understand your frustration with computers.... I hate them when they don't work... love them when they do!! Christine x
ReplyDeleteI think your finish is lovely! I really love red, white and blue quilts. Do you have any plans for it's future? I hope a good thing in the sewing dept. redeems the horrid tech issues you're having.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, Karen! And perfect timing for the Independence Day holiday fast approaching :) Crossing my fingers that your computer starts behaving for you.
ReplyDeleteComputer and internet issues always frustrate the crap out of me - I hope you get yours resolved soon!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
ReplyDeleteComputer problems are the pits! I love your patriotic finish.
ReplyDeleteKaren, your Texas Star quilt is WONDERFUL!! What are you going to do with it? Your picture of the woodpecker is spectacular too. So clear and sharp. You should show more of your photography!
ReplyDeleteYour Texas star quilt is awesome ! I have misbehaving computers too. ♥️
ReplyDeleteGreat finish Karen - very striking. xx
ReplyDeleteYour on-looker looks very interested in what you are doing. Lovely finish.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a Beautiful quilt, I love it! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteHairy woodpecker has a hint of red. Love that.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and just in time for the July 4th celebrations. Hope your woes are short-lived. Let's talk soon. You are missed. Hugs.
I admire you for completing a BOM/QAL. It feels good, doesn't it? Though I do wonder, why don't these alongs ever include actually finishing the quilt? I would think a QAL would include QUILTING! I know that's a hurdle many quilt makers appreciate having help with - what to quilt. I'm sorry you're having computer issues. Yet. Sounds like it's time for a new one. Maybe a Dell refurbished? I have to say I love my Macbook, but I know it's not for everyone. Hang in there. Keep making!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish, and cute bird! Hope you computer is in better mood now (and you too!)
ReplyDeleteDarn computers! Sell a few quilts and buy a new one! Your RWB quilt is so nice. I love the block with the churn dash in the middle. I wonder if your woodpecker knows my woodpecker? lol Mine isnt as big as yours though.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, I'm now following you on IG! gingerkwilt. This is on my to do list, but I didn't get it started when they did, so I'm just saving it for this fall. Yours is amazing and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour star quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful design and great fabrics. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI admire your goal! Your quilt is beautiful, really well done.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt, great finish. I am with Fiona, why a hairy woodpecker? Sounds like it is time for a new computer for you..ours is much the same slow and frustrating, it is making a horrible noise too.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! That woodpecker is cute too. We seem to only get the Downy ones at my house.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only one having trouble finishing my quilts...😁😁😁. Your quilt is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the woodpecker. I get so excited when we have one visiting.
What a great quilt. So many flying geese.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I should feel more inspired by this to complete some of my UFOs. :o) Or maybe I'll just live vicariously through your finishes. LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove the BOn finish. You can never go wrong with RWB quilts. Your hairy looks like a very interested pet. We have them too but I only see the downy at my feeders here. I love bird watching too and spend more money on their seeds than I do fabric these days and that is a lot. I have been without my computer for 3+ months hence why my blogging is suffering. I hate thinking about starting over with a new computer when all my special software's are on the dead one. It will not turn on to access them in order to transfer files to a new one. Makes me crazy. This one is not very old.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week.
What a fun, timely quilt considering everything is red white and blue this week. I hope your computer is treating you better now. So frustrating. Okay, I need to go check instagram now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt finish! I love the colors and the design.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your OMG. I didn't link up, partly procrastination, partly not sure what TO link up... I love woodpeckers, hairy, downy and pileated, my favourite! I'll never forget the first sighting of one on our second Alberta acreage that was 100% bush, then cleared just enough for a house and a bit of a back and front yard... breath-taking in a 'are my eyes really seeing what I'm seeing it looks kind of like Woody the woodpecker' ?!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really stunning quilt, girl!! Love it! I hate computer problems too....hoping you get them resolved soon!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular quilt! I love RWB, though I've never made one. Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteThe woodpecker is beautiful. You've gotten a wonderful shot. Send it in to Birds and Blooms. I have no doubt they will publish it.
Love your quilt! It is beautiful! Looking at your woodpecker made me so sad as I had a family nesting in my tree in the front yard. I loved hearing the little one chirping and finally getting to see its little head popping out. Then, one day there was nothing. I'm not sure if it flew off but I think some magpies or blackbirds that were hanging around may have gotten it and the parents because I have not seen them since. I've never had a woodpecker around before and it was such a delight for me and my family to monitor them. Maybe they will come back next year. I will have to check instagram for your pictures. Nola
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Woodpecker and the lovely quilts you have shown us. Sorry about your computer.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish Karen
ReplyDeleteToo many problems with your PC Karen. I find a hammer is quite useful at that stage.
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