HC Minis - new pics pg 172

[chandab]

Thank you Diane, it'll be awhile yet, cause I don't breed til at least June; so that foals come after we are mostly done with calving. Calving is a busy enough time of year.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Im excited too, cant imagine how busy you must be at that time of the year with calving. Hope they all take this year including showy

 

[chandab]

Thanks, Ryan. I have a couple months to plan, and whether I want to or not I usually have to breed Misty first, as she seems to be Topper's favorite.

 

[chandab]

Still working on the bigger quilt, but here's the little quilt I've been wanting to do for awhile, I got the black print last week, and started on this a few days ago. Just the blocks are done, so much more to do, but you get the idea.

 

[Kim P]

Aw. So cute. I love it!

 

[lkblazin]

Very pretty. Nice contrast

 

[chandab]

Thank you very much.

 

[MyGoldenSunny]

Beautiful!!! I'm getting ready to make my girls two quilts!! It will be my first ones, and I'm sure not near as pretty and well done as yours! : )

 

[paintponylvr]

I LOVE that one, Chanda! I'm not a big fan of pink - but that one - that is soooooo cool!

How many calves do you guys usually calve out? This is your own business, isn't it? And then you guys carry them for 6-9 months before market? Does he work another job off the ranch, too, or is this what you guys do all the time? That sounds crass, not how I wanted it to sound. Do you/hubby have to work an off ranch job to support the ranch, too?

And I can't wait to see your babies, next year!

 

[chandab]

Paula, I'm loving how this one turned out, the focus fabric is cowgirls and horses, and so cute (and it was a little girls western shirt that I found I think at the church rummage sale).

We raise enough cattle to support us. If we lived closer to town, we might consider another job, but just too far out to make it work. We also raise a bit of wheat.

Jessie, I'm sure you'll do fine with your quilts, just take your time. Maybe practice with a table runner or something similar in size, so you don't feel overwhelmed. Over facing yourself with a quilt can be discouraging.

Diane, that is the pattern I'm not sure I want to attempt in near twin size, it's a lot of little squares, but would probably work well with the fabrics. While trying to find another pattern, I did come across a table runner pattern or two that I want to try; and a couple maybe patterns for those near twin quilts. [Think I'll stop at the quilt shop tomorrow and ask about patterns for what I have in mind, maybe get some ideas.]

 

[chandab]

No babies, but I did get a couple trimmed today. One can be a real stinker, but today she was really good. And, I think they both enjoyed getting out of their winter mucked pen; the fenceline outside their pen is nice a dry. If this warm weather keeps up, I'll need to start digging out the mound of wet winter poops; I don't usually clean pens too much in winter, cause it's not easy to do with freezing temps and snow; but this year, I might be able to start spring clean up earlier than usual.

 

[MyGoldenSunny]

Thanks for the advice on the quilts! : ) this year I have gotten to stay on top of my horses poop piles lol but we have much milder winters here so it's eaiser.

 

[chandab]

Been meaning to take a picture of this, but keep forgetting. Looking for something else, I found I already have a picture on my computer.

I have 2-3 of these panels left, I just have to add binding (red/cream plaid, similar to the cuffs). If you are interested, they would be very reasonable each plus s/h. They are about 35x44".

 

[AnnaC]

Just want to say how much I love seeing all your quilts Chanda. I haven't been posting much as my internet cconnection seems to come and go these days, so have been using the time simply to fast read through threads here before I get cut off - better to read and keep up with the news than to try posting and get cut off in the middle of a post. LOL!!

 

[chandab]

Diane, I didn't think of it til today about it probably being a no no to post the price, but since I can't edit any more, if an admin has to delete, I understand. Or perhaps just take out the price.

 

[Kim P]

Too cute. I will take one!

I like the idea of the red check around the border. Precious

 

[Kim P]

Diane, I don't know if any one else can have grandkids yet, I seem to be filling that spot! My daughter just found out that she is 10 weeks. My oldest son is thinking they may be!!! She better just be late! That is what I am praying. The Lord knows they can't afford another one. I have 6 grand kids and one on the way. My youngest son is worried we are going to be to tired and wore out to enjoying his children, whom want even be thought about for a few more years! I assured him that we would still be awesome grandparents!

 

[chandab]

Diane, Trust me, Kim has gotten in touch.

 

[Kim P]

Lol

 

[chandab]

:whistling

I must get back to my dishes, then the second coat of paint on the living room and dining room walls, then perhaps tomorrow, I can put much of my house back together (at least until Shayne has time to put the wood trim around the windows, probably next winter, since we are now calving).