Jelly Roll Block 3

I got the Jelly Roll quilt block done yesterday afternoon.

I thought this block design needed to have contrast to really "pop".   I haven't ever made blocks like this before.  It was so easy--no seams to match.  Something else I like was the way the seams on the back all press down so neatly.  I love when that happens and everything lays so nice and flat.  I get thrilled easily as you can see.  This quilt along has been fun and meeting the people who are designing the blocks is a nice bonus.  This is only block 3, so you can still catch up, if you have a jelly roll you want to use.  One new block every 2 weeks.  I put the button on the side--new thing to learn for me.  Not sure I did it right, but it works. 

We  had 2 babies yesterday.  Our 1 long horn cow had her baby--a cute little reddish black heifer. Most of our cows are Black Angus/Simmental cross.  My BIL brought this long horn to us about 12 years ago. It's always a mystery what her calf will look like.  Last year she had a little spotted one like herself.  Here is a picture of the long horn.  I need to start carrying my camera, so I can take some baby pictures for you. Tomorrow is April 1st and that is when we are suppose to start with the calving season. 

I thought I would introduce you to Miss Puss today.  I found her in the barn 9 years ago.  She had been abandoned and was starving.  I was never sure who her mom was.  We were new empty nesters and she filled the nest.  DH always had the girls to pick on and he needed someone new to entertain him.  Puss is a total inside cat.  She is somewhat of a fraidy cat, so she watches the world out the window.  She has no interest in going out that door.  She is also a hands off cat--she will tolerate maybe 1 or 2 strokes, but then she'll let you know  "hands off".  She hasn't been too pleased with the additions to the household this last year.  She tolerates them from a distance.  As long as she has DH's lap at night, she is content .

She has always liked the high places.  At least she keeps the top of the cupboards dusted for me.                   

DH still has lots of fence to fix, so I'll just be checking moms today.  I plan to cut out and start sewing the blocks for the Pinwheel Sampler quilt along at psiquilt.  I am using a Blush layer cake and also making a scrappy green and purple set, so I have 4 blocks to make.  These blocks have been fun, but there are points to match.  I like pinwheel blocks.  This is a weekly quilt along.  I am trying to stay on task, so I don't get behind.  I've found it really motivates me to keep up and post on flicker.  It's so much fun to see all the different colors that people are using. 

That's it for today.  I'm off to start a load of laundry and pick up a little.  I need to enjoy some sun today, because rain is predicted for tomorrow.  It was just starting to get dried up in the yard, but we all know  April showers bring May flowers.  I hope you get to do something you like today.  A hug for you.........