THERE IS FIRE!
A "full air attack" is in progress
and almost 1400 firefighters
on the ground.
This is our latest battle
with men and machines
pitted against
the elements of nature.
Planes and helicopters
can be heard overhead constantly
during most of the day
and into the night.
This was the view
from our front porch
early Monday morning
while the newspaper reported
four firefighters
had been injured
and air lifted to a hospital in Davis,
one in critical condition.
This shows ash
on our car windshield
this morning.
As of Sunday night,
it was reported
that 1500 acres were burning
at 15% containment.
As of Tuesday morning,
the numbers were at 1700 acres
and 25% containment.
Officials say
they are hoping it will be fully contained by the end of the month.
As we were driving
to the animal shelter this morning,
every street corner
and roadway
seemed to be filled with firetrucks,
shrouded in smoke,
from all over the state.
It was an overwhelming sight,
one which I wasn't even fast enough
to capture with my camera.
Some were returning
from fighting the fire all night
and some were just leaving
for another hard
and tedious day.
The fairgrounds
have been set up
as a basecamp for firefighters
and as an evacuation site
for displaced animals.
It is amazing
how dedicated these men and women are,
many of them
just returning from other fires.
Our community is truly indebted
to all of them.
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I added a couple of new pillows
to the sofa in the sitting room.
Here one is shown
with one of the two
I made last week.
All fabric and pillow forms
comes from JoAnn's...
...and I also chose
some of my milk glass plates
to round out the summer feeling
in the room.
I've learned to make
an envelope closure
for the pillow backings
so now it will be much easier
to change out the pillows seasonally
and to store the numerous covers
that I plan to make...
I am obsessed!
It's easy enough to do:
Cut two pieces of your fabric backing.
One piece will be one-half the size
of the finished pillow size
and one piece will be three-quarters
the size
of the finished pillow.
Example: Based on the finished size
of a pillow measuring
20 inches square.
Cut piece #1:(1/2 size) =
20 X .5 = 10.0
( cut piece #1 will measure: 10" X 20")
Cut piece #2: (3/4 size) =
20 X .75 = 15.o
(cut piece #2 will measure: 15" X 20")
On the 20" sides of each piece,
fold fabric under 1/2"
and fold under the same again.
Press and sew to a finished hem.
With right sides together,
lay longest piece down
at top of pillow front
and the shortest piece down
at bottom of pillow front.
Make sure your finished hems
run side to side
and NOT top to bottom.
Line up all edges.
Stitch all the way round,
about 1" from edge.
Cut corners on diagonal,
and turn pillow inside out,
making sure all corners
are fully turned out,
and press.
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I also found
a brass lamp
in a thrift shop
for $5 and...
...turned it into
a smart little number
with metallic rubbed
bronze spray paint
and a burlap shade.
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Here is the progress
I am making
on the Cottage paint-by-number so far.
Not constant,
but three days worth of work.
I can't sit
too long at one time
as it is hard on the eyes!
Any bets
how long it will take
at this rate?
Stay tuned!
...Judy...
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Oh Judy, please be safe. Prayers for a quick containment. Your plates are divine and your pillows are lovely...but oh no...math?? I am not good at math!! I am definitely missing that gene! ;)
ReplyDeleteJudy, Your home is beautiful. I would be so nervous with all the fire activity going on there. I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts. God bless the firefighters and all the volunteers too. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteThat fire is terrible. You must be really careful with all the smoke in the air too. So horrible. Married to a firefighter I know how dedicated they are to helping others. They are hero's for sure.
Love your couch and pillows so adorable. Keep good thoughts and prayers for all of you effected by the fire. Stay safe.
Kris
What a shame, forest fires are so devastating and this summer with the lack of rain we will probably be seeing a lot of them.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a paint kit like that in many years. Is it from a photo of your home? That would be so neat!
Hope the fire is out soon. Love the pillows, I make all of mine that way, it is so much easier.
Prayers that the fire is soon contained and everyone safe! I love your pillows and milkglass plates!
ReplyDeleteYou are right about it being hard on the eyes and depending on where you are sitting, hard on the back and neck too. It's coming and will be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYes, those firefighters earn every little bit of their money, dedicated to their work for sure. My nephew just became one and e.m.t. I am so proud of him and like you I feel indebted to them all. The end of the month can't come soon enough for all concerned.
The smoke must be hard on the eyes nose and lungs and I guess filters are changed more than normal on your air-condition unit.
I wish I could have about two weeks by myself not babysitting to get house stuff done and then work on some projects like you have. After grands leave, I am just so pooped to do anything else.. Neat idea for that lamp, do like that and I would like to make some pillows like you have, nice patterns.
Betsy
I was wondering about the Willow fire, how close and how affected you might be. Always praying! So much beautiful country up in that area. Love your pillows! I used to sew but don't even have a machine any longer, so... Have a blessed rest of your week! Cindy
ReplyDeleteYour room is so pretty - I love the pillows, and what a great way to make the pillow cover.
ReplyDeleteI do hope they get the fires contained - so many of our friends are facing fires near to their homes in several states. Our nephew is a California fire fighter - we are so proud of his contribution and hard work.
That must be so scary with all the fires so close and the smoke and smell everywhere. I like your new lamp and cushions. The wall and sofa look beautiful! As for that paint by number....I'd be years doing it. It's so tiny and detailed. I'm thinking about getting one of the adult colouring books to try but it may drive me bonkers too. Have a good weekend and I hope you remain safe from the fires! Hugs. Pam
ReplyDeleteI feel awful about all these fires and lack of rain, sure hope the fires will be out very soon. Your room looks wonderful with all your additions, I did the same thing to my old lamp, and I too have done this type of pillow on my last 3 pillows I made, like you said it is easier to store the covers then many pillows :)
ReplyDeleteHi sweet friend! How I hope the fire situation has improved...it is quite scary having a fire so close. A couple of years ago a fire was started by lightening right across from our house and boy was it terrifying! Thankfully the fireman were on top of it and got it contained within 12 hours and all was well.
ReplyDeleteYour pillos look simply lovely, Judy. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration - I hope you're able to join us again this week. Hugs!
This time of year is so scary with all the fires. We have them here in FL too but nothing like what you guys face. We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI love your new decor! It looks fresh and inviting. Great job on the pillows, too. Great pop of color.
Hugs,
Patti
This time of year is so scary with all the fires. We have them here in FL too but nothing like what you guys face. We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI love your new decor! It looks fresh and inviting. Great job on the pillows, too. Great pop of color.
Hugs,
Patti