squirrels | Quilt Obsession

We have quite a few squirrels out on the roof garden this summer. They’re so used to people feeding them out there that they come running! Although this looks like this one is running away from us, he was running towards where there were some nuts.

There’s an older man in our building who goes out almost every evening after dinner and feeds them. It’s really quite sweet to watch him out there with the squirrels inching closer and closer to get their treat from him.

I think it’s partly because we’re right smack in the middle of downtown of a huge city, but seeing a little bit of wildlife like this on our roof garden is quite wonderful!

I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this little guy curled up asleep on a branch of the tree in front of our living room window. I think if you click on the picture you’ll get a better look at him.

I’m not quite sure about this look on Smudge’s face, although I think it’s his “Yes, I know I’m quite amazing and you may take my picture now, if you must,” look. 🙂

… and look what arrived from Nadine! The wrapping paper on this is so pretty; has a wonderful spring feel to it!

After finally getting the wrapping paper off and then the bubble wrap, this wonderful tote bag emerged! I couldn’t get a good shot of the fabric used in the interior — but it’s fabulous, looks like recycled feed sacks of some sort!

Not only the tote bag — but a wonderful little case made of hexagons that will be perfect as a kit bag when I start Insanity. Much nicer than a plastic or paper box! This is such a wonderful gift! I am just thrilled to bits.

The little flap opens and Nadine thoughtfully enclosed a metallic snap fastener that I will sew on — so that it will hold all my little hexagons safely! :-))

Mail like this is much, much nicer than the normal mail one gets — bills, bills and more bills! This absolutely made my day!

Yesterday was very drab and grey here. It rained on and off all day and evening. At one point yesterday afternoon I looked out (we are so lucky to have an apartment facing out on to the roof garden) and what did I see? Two squirrels cavorting on the lounge chairs! Building management puts out lounge chairs for the use of the residents every year. As yesterday wasn’t a day that many of us would be out there, I guess the squirrels figured they’d have fun and use the chairs!

I know the shots aren’t great but they were taken from the apartment, through the window. I don’t know why, but these squirrels on the lounge chair just made me laugh!

I wonder if either of these two are Sammy’s siblings?

Lester in one of his favourite spots — on the windowsill. He loves watching the birds and critters out on the roof garden.

I have finished adding full stars to the blue and white top. Now I’m trying to sort out how I want to finish the edges before adding the border. I think I’ll add some 3/4 stars to finish it off so I’ll have a straight edge and then add the border. Might have to add a peeper too but I’ll decide that after I get the edges done. I am amazed at how fast this has gone together. Pictures when I get at least some of the edge done.