On the weekend I thought I’d make another of these needle cases. This time I decided to use some green fabrics, thinking it would look marvelously spring-like and fresh.
Once again, I tried sewing it by machine. Wrong decision. The curves turned out very irregular and rather odd. However, when it was finished DH said it looked like a lily pad. And it does. So our little frog — we have a few of these along with the teddy bears — now has a lily pad.
Here is he floating along on the water on his new lily pad. š
There was a bit of a current and the lily pad got turned over, but he’s just fine!
Our weather on the weekend was incredible. Hot as can be with humidex values in the 42C range. Yesterday we even had a tornado watch! A tornado watch in Toronto?? Unbelievable. The sky got rather odd looking at points but all we got was a bit of rain. However, areas to the west and north of us got some substantial storms and there were sightings of funnel clouds.
I’m definitely not wishing for a tornado, but a thunderstorm would have been nice. We love thunderstorms. The cats aren’t the least bit upset by thunderstorms either — and are often found sitting on the windowsill during a storm.
What does Smudge do during a hot, hot weekend? He hangs out on windowsills or anywhere else and just enjoys! I sometimes wonder if it takes a week or so of this for us all to thaw out after the winter!
Quilt Obsession 
Cute lily pad, your froggie looks very comfy…
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ROFLMAO!!! Little froglet survived well. I almost thought he was going for a role in Cast Away.Cathi, I’m snatching this photo of Smudge!
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THat smudge! What a cat. He’s just like my daughters.
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The little froggie looks very cute on his lilypad. But Cathi: forget those darned curves and make a circle!! Looks great too and much easier to make! I already did 3 in one evening and I’m no machineperson either. Unless ofcourse, you want to fill a pond with lily pads š
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Such an adorable lily pad with frog! You clearly understand the expression “If you get lemons, make lemonade!”
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Froggie looks very cute on his lilypad as does Smudge on the windowsill. Molly is terrified of thunder storms .. has been known to jump onto my lap! Olivers not very keen either. I’m enjoying my little catch up on your blog.
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Oh, this post made me miss my cat so much. I had to get my dog and pamper her for she just had a fit over the rain, just the rain. BUt, my cat would have done the same thing… just chilled… KC
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This post is so cute! It also served as a reminder that my husband wants me to pick up some lily pads for our pond. Thanks for the cute post & the reminder.
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Lucky froggy, he’s now gained a lily pad. lol I’ve been hearing about the record high temps on the continent for days. I hope you experience cooler temps real soon.Tornado warning? That had to be scary. That is something that I don’t think I have to worry about over here. But, I’ve learned to never say never because of the strange and wacky weather all over the world, anything could happen. Take care, stay safe, and try to keep cool.Aloha!
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