Just a Little Zizzy

Candle Mats

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 13 May 2024 09:28:00 +0000

I have created a new batch of candle mats. I just can't seem to keep them in stick. I hope these disappear as quickly as the last batch.

Great Big Strawberry

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:58:00 +0000

I made the first one of these a few weeks ago and it was a big success. I had several likes and it sold within days. So I guess I'll give it a try again and see what happens.

Calico Cats Appliqued Quilt Blocks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000

A set of 9 cat blocks, each 6 1/2" square. Over 300 sold to date.

Great Big Pineapple Unfinished Quilt Top

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:45:00 +0000

Something new and a little different for me. This Great Big pineapple measures 18 1/2 inches x 28 inches. It would make a really nice wall hanging or table runner.

Vintage Valentine Block #7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:17:00 +0000

One of 12 blocks, this one is #7. It measures 15" x 15" and is made of top-quality cotton. The pieces are fused in place, then buttonhole stitched around using matching cotton thread. All the thread tails are drawn to the back and rethreaded through the existing stitching to prevent and unraveling. It would make a great pillow, wall hanging or the start of something larger. Come and visit me at zizzybob - Etsy where there are several more Vintage Valentine blocks.

The Best Photo Ever

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:40:00 +0000

This picture was taken last April while on a cruise. There are not many pictures of me, probably because I usually look like death in all of them. But this is by far, the best picture of me since my high school yearbook picture. And to make it even better, my son is in it wearing his tux.

Merry Christmas to All

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:13:00 +0000

There was a time when I purchased a live Christmas tree and a live wreath every year. But it's warm in Florida, and every year the needles would be falling off days before Christmas ever got here. We finally broke down and got a fake tree and wreath. I decorate the wreath with live Baby's Breath, so it looks like snow. My tree is now 2 foot tall and holds only miniature ornaments. At my age, that is the extent of my decorating.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Vintage Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:06:00 +0000

Back in 2006, I went a little crazy and signed up for a block of the month. I really enjoyed making the blocks, but it was just a bit expensive for me.

This piece is the largest of them all, measuring 29 1/2" wide x 30" long.

The pieces have been sitting since then and I seriously doubt that I'll ever quilt it. So, one by one I will be listing the parts and hope that someone loves it as much as I once did.

Shamrocks Appliqued Quit Blocks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:09:00 +0000

With Christmas fast approaching, I don't know of any quilter who would start a Christmas quilt. So, may I suggest starting a St. Patrick's Day quilt.

A Sue for All Seasons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:32:00 +0000

Christmas Sue

Bridal Sue

Valentine Sue

Easter Sue

While we're on the subject of fabric postcards, here are just a few of the seasonal Sunbonnet Sue fabric postcards.

Fabric Postcards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:59:00 +0000

Miniature quilts that are mailable with only a first-class stamp. It's an interesting way to say Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday or just plain Hello. There are many to choose from in my shop.

A Haunted Birdhouse

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:12:00 +0000

Warblers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:50:00 +0000

I have been feeding wild birds for many years. There has always been blue jays and doves with an occasional Florida parrot. It was so very exciting to me when a Cardinal showed up. But all of a sudden, two weeks ago, 4 little green birds decided to pig out at my feeder. I believe they are warblers, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong. In addition to these sweet little green birds, there is also a Painted Bunting that has been showing up regularly. From all that I have read, they are migrating to South America, but I think they have found a home on my feeder, because they are there morning, noon and early evening.

Log Cabin in the Woods Applique Quilt Block

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:34:00 +0000

Have you ever tried to make a masculine quilt? Hearts and flowers just don't cut it. Here is the perfect start to your next "man" quilt. This block measures 12 1/2" square but you can cut it down to 9 1/2" if you want.

Christmas Cats

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 11:52:00 +0000

For all you cat lovers out there, here are some Christmas kitty cats for you to make into your next Christmas quilt,

Christmas Celtic Knot Appliqued Quilt Block

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

Available now in my shop.

Patchwork Reindeer Appliqued Quilt Block

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:22:00 +0000

Always something new in my shop.

We're up to 19

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:23:00 +0000

It's been quite a while since I posted anything here. The last vacation photo I posted was 14 (I think) and now we are up to19. The kids are no longer kids and Grandpa no longer wishes to go. Its still a lot of fun and very relaxing, not having to go to the parks. This photo was taken at breakfast at the Whispering Canyons restaurant, at the Wilderness Lodge.

Disneyworld 14 Wilderness Lodge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 15:37:00 +0000

The 14th annual family Disneyworld vacation was very laid back. I spent most of the time sitting by the pool, just tuning the whole world out. We met some great ladies from New York and laughed and laughed.

We had a fabulous dinner at the California Grill, on top of the Contemporary Resort, while we watched the fireworks display at the Magic Kingdom.

The vacation would not be complete without the traditional family group shot designating the number of years we have done this as a group .

Disneyworld 13 Day 4 Going Home

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 10:32:00 +0000

I hate the last day of any vacation. The packing up and checking the room to make sure you haven't left something behind, always makes me sad. None of us were in the mood to get dressed and schlep out for breakfast, so room service was a good idea, especially since the breakfast menu was pretty good. I have had room service many times in my life and its always the same, the waiter brings the food on a big tray and leaves it, end of story. But this was something a little different and was a big surprise. That surprise was the waiter, a British chap by the name of Martin. He set a fancy table and made a big production of it. He told us of his service to the Queen, (yes Elizabeth not Cinderella) and his two years in butler school. He went on to tell us of all his adventures and how he ended up a server in Disneyworld. I really cant tell you if all his stories were real or just made up, but he sure did entertain us and brightened our morning. Thank you Martin, for making checking out not so bad.

Disneyworld 13 Day 3 Nightime

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:09:00 +0000

For our last night we had reservations to go to the Cape May Café. It's an all you can eat, New England style seafood restaurant. An all you can eat restaurant is always a good thing for my family, especially if its seafood. There was lots of steamed clams, crab legs and shrimp, with a whole lot of side dishes.

It was a crazy dinner and everyone got very loud and silly.

It was time for out traditional family photo.

After all the years we have taken pictures in front of Ariel, you would think my son would know enough not to stand in front of her. Oh well, one more fun memory.

Disneyworld 13 Day 3 Daytime

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:15:00 +0000

Adam really planned on making complete use of those tickets he bought. So on day 3, Adam, Tina, Alli and I went to the Magic Kingdom. We had no plans on where to go or what to see so we headed to our "go to" ride Buzz Lightyear. It was Sunday of the Labor Day weekend and the park was very crowded.

Next ride up was the race cars. I sat that one out but completely enjoyed chatting with a group of children from Indiana. They were excited to tell me all about their adventures and I just love to see the joy on kids faces.

We kind of wandered around aimlessly until we discovered a new roller coaster, Seven Dwarfs something or other. Did I mention that because of the trouble we had on the first day, we were given a bunch of fast passes. We did not have to wait for any rides at the Magic Kingdom. Lastly we went to our other favorite, Pirates of the Caribbean, love that silly ride.

One last photo op....

and we decided it was just too crowded and crazy.

Disneyworld 13 Day 2 Nighttime

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:20:00 +0000

After dinner that night, Alli wanted to go on the Tower of Terror, so off to the Hollywood Studios we went. There was no waiting at this point put it did start to rain as we entered the park. By the time we made it over to The Tower of Terror it was raining more than a drizzle. Adam wheeled me into a small alcove by the entrance where I waited about 45 minutes for them. One thing I really like about Disneyworld is that you can feel free to start up a conversation with just about anyone. I chatted with folks from around the country while I waited.

Alli and Tina then wanted to go on the Rockin Rollercoaster, but Adam did want to leave me to just sit for another hour. So he wheeled me on over to the Star Tours attraction. There was almost no wait and we breezed right through.

The girls were still on line so Adam and I went over to the Toy Story ride. Again there was almost no waiting and we got right on. We had so much fun trying to outscore each other, we laughed and laughed. He beat me in the points.

It was getting close to 9PM so we headed to the see the light show in front of the Chinese theater. We finally met up with the girls when the show was over. We headed for the parking lot, when the fireworks show started up. We made it to the car where we sat and watched the show.

What and exhausting day.

Disneyworld 13 Day 2 Daytime

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:57:00 +0000

On the second day Adam, Alli and I headed out to Blizzard Beach. They went on some of the big slides while I took the lazy river.

Tina and Nick met us a little later on, and we all took a downhill raft ride. One more cruise around the park in the lazy river before we got ready to leave. The afternoon was completed with our favorites of funnel cakes and mini donuts. I got a little sunburned.

Disneyworld 13 Day 1 Daytime

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000

The plans for day one was the Animal Kingdom. There was a problem with our tickets and it took an hour and a whole lot of phone calls to get it straightened out. It was hot and there was a huge crowd.

Trying to get someone to help us was difficult but I was most shocked when one of the Disney employees told us "I hope you have nothing but long lines all day". WOW, I wish I had gotten her name.
We finally got in and headed straight for Pandora and got on line for the Banshee ride.

We were in line for about and hour but it moved quickly, the people were all pleasant and there were fans everywhere to keep you cool.

I have to tell you that it was the BEST ride ever. I cannot say it enough how much I loved riding a banshee through the floating mountains of Pandora. If you are ever lucky enough to make it there, don't miss it.
It was pretty clear that I was not going to be able to walk much further. So my family got me a wheelchair and pushed me around for the next few days. It was great for me (I didn't hurt) and great for them (they didn't have me to slow them down.)
That day we also spent a lot of time on lines. We did the Cali River raft (a terrible long, hot line) with no fans and no way to go forward or backwards. We also did the new Navi Ride. It was nice, much like the Pirates of the Caribbean.
By then we were pooped and went back to the hotel.