comfort quilts by Strahair

Bonnies baby blanket

2012-02-08T21:54:00.002-06:00

Bonnie Hunter gave us a pattern for a baby quilt. This is what I did with it.
Visit Bonnie at quiltville.com

Gift for Elaine

2012-02-08T21:49:00.003-06:00

I needed to make something nice for my friend Elaine so here is what I came up with.

Baby B's coming

2012-02-08T21:40:00.003-06:00

A new great grandson is on his way and I'm ready. Here is the quilt she asked for. Sock monkeys they were so fun to make.

embroidery contest

2012-01-13T20:42:00.002-06:00

A contest I'm joining in on. I don't know what its going to be she has not told us the next step.
Here is where I joined her group this weekend she should give another clue.
http://www.bettysoriginalembroideries.com/

Bonnie Hunter Style

2012-01-12T23:10:00.003-06:00

I'm saying this is Bonnie Hunter Style because when the pattern said 3.5 inch squares I pulled that drawer and look what poped out. 9 patches haha. too cute and so Bonnie.
Here is where she shared the pattern
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-pattern-story-time-stars.html

Orca Bay Progress

2012-01-06T11:39:00.002-06:00

Its coming right along. I'm liking it and the best thing is it used up a lot of scraps however I've more to use. I'm already thinking about my next project I'm thinking of finishing a UFO. Probably a good idea.

Orca Bay Progress

2012-01-03T20:43:00.003-06:00

A mystery quilt by Bonnie Hunter @ Quiltville.com Lots of little scrap pieces I don't think I cut into one piece of yardage all of my pieces came out of my scrap basket. It didn't go down a bit.

Lucky son

2011-12-30T20:32:00.002-06:00

This one is not mine I wish it was lovely. I think my next one will be like this. Lucky son that this is going to.

for Sammy Christmas

2011-12-30T20:29:00.003-06:00

This one was finished for a Christmas gift for hubbys granddaughters gift.

Baby quilt finished

2011-12-23T09:54:00.001-06:00

Finished and delivered now on to my stuff for Christmas.

Fabric neighbor brought

2011-12-03T11:39:00.003-06:00

I thought it was a gift but as husband just said that she dropped it off. My what a gift three bags of 20's scraps and stars sewn together and edges turned under. One bag had 1.5 inch blocks Lots of them all beautiful. Check tomorrow to see what was done with them.

A challenge quilt

2011-11-29T15:36:00.003-06:00

Awhile back Bonnie Hunter issued a challenge. I have not heard much about it on her blog but here is what I've got done. I love it. Where is yours?

Orca Bay part 2

2011-11-28T16:17:00.001-06:00

All caught up with Bonnie. See other quilters at
Quiltville.blogspot.com

OrcaBay

2011-11-27T07:53:00.003-06:00

I've got step one of Bonnie's Orca Bay done and 30 of step 2. Not an easy task while working 40 hours with a 45 minute commute. I just love her mysteries and wouldn't miss it for anything. Thanks Bonnie see more here http://quiltville.blogspot.com/

Making Ends Meet

2011-04-10T23:05:00.003-06:00

I got all the borders finished and its ready to quilt. Backing is measured and binding made and attached to top then hung up to wait its turn on the quilting machine. Thanks you again Judy for the pattern.

design wall

2011-03-28T10:36:00.002-06:00

Ready for the second border.

2011-03-28T08:28:00.001-06:00

design wall 03 21 11

2011-03-21T08:57:00.003-06:00

Such a nice design. Thanks Judy.
visit Judy at

http://www.patchworktimes.com/

Tatum's quilt close up

2011-03-13T20:52:00.003-06:00

The shower was today and lots of fun was had by all. This is mom to be and nephew. I think she liked the quilt.

Tatum's baby quilt & Ryders cute picture

2011-03-12T17:04:00.002-06:00

Here is Ryder's latest picture he is 7 months old now and a cutie. Mama's boy all the way.
And also Tatum's baby quilt. I like the way it turned out the fabrics are really nice.

Waiting on

2011-02-11T09:09:00.002-06:00

Husband went out to work in his shop and I was on the computer. This, in the picture, went on for over an hour. Waiting on master to come back. Its a good thing Hubby works at home or they would sure miss him.

Snow day sewing

2011-02-10T11:12:00.003-06:00

Another snow day. 10" on top of two feet and I'm not moving from this house. So working on this. A ggrandson is due in April so I've gotta get a move on.

The 1st picture is the view from my sewing room window. Beautiful but cold. It was 15 below here last night.

A finish

2011-02-04T17:39:00.001-06:00

This one is finished and ready to use.

Snowed in

2011-02-02T22:20:00.002-06:00

No way to get out today two feet of snow then the snow plow came by and topped us off with another two feet at the top of our driveway. But after a nap I got it together and made a fresh apple cake. yummy. Then I made a bib for new g grandson. Then I finished quilting on my RRCB. Yes it is off the frame. I hope to get it trimmed and start the binding tomorrow as I know I won't get to work. Just no way to shovel our way out. Not as young as we used to be.

Roll Roll Cotton Boll quilt

2011-01-09T23:27:00.003-06:00

I've been working on this mystery for 8 weeks now. I got the last clue Friday I just finished it on Sunday night. Hubby loves it I'm not sure If I do. I think maybe some embroidery in the strip blocks might liven it up. I'll see what my friends think.

Little girl blanket

2011-01-06T16:19:00.002-06:00

All quilted and binding on ready to go. Just waiting on a little baby girl.

Baby quilt

2011-01-04T18:28:00.001-06:00

When piecing RRCB I miscounted and made way too many three piece sets and so here is what I made with them. I was expecting a great grandbaby girl in April 2011 but she turned out to be a he. So this one is finished waiting on the first girl and I've started on one for a cowboy.

RRCB part 7

2011-01-02T22:00:00.003-06:00

Rolling right along. I have not had a lot of time to work on this mystery but I'm keeping up. Not sure that I like my choice of fabrics but time will tell. They are all out of my scrap basket except for some browns and the red/black constant which came out of the stash. I only purchased a half yard of brown. Thanks Bonnie for another great quilt. Only one basket of scraps left where there were two.

Roll Roll Cotton Boll

2010-12-01T19:07:00.003-06:00

Keeping up with a mystery at Quiltville.com having fun using up stash.

RRCB step 1 finished

2010-11-22T19:06:00.003-06:00

I pulled fabric but after Bonnie posted the instructions for step 1 to use 2 inch strips I went to my 2" bin and pulled green and pink and didn't even use my larger pieces. I love how the pink & green work together. Then I made too many and came up with this way to use them. I'm liking it.

fabric selection #2

2010-11-17T08:39:00.005-06:00

Here is updated pictures using hints that were given this am. Thank you everyone who has commented. So far its about even. 08:00

I think the pink just pulled ahead. 11:42 am

Fabric selection

2010-11-16T23:03:00.003-06:00

Here is my browns, pink thru red, neutrals and greens with two different constants. The blue and the pink floral. I like them both but I need to decide before Friday. Help.

This is for a mystery that is being done by Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com come on and join us. Its sure to be a hoot.

Shirley

Orange Paris Diva

2010-11-02T18:07:00.002-06:00

This one is amazing by Janet

Design Wall Monday 082310

2010-08-23T07:34:00.005-06:00

Several things going today. All I like on the string quilt is hand sewing the binding down. This may wait until cooler weather and a chic flick. The log cabin is a precut noodle that I just had to have. To me there is not enough contrast between the light and dark. I knew this but wanted to get it sewed up and out of there as it does not play well with my stash. Maybe a back for a baby quilt for my next ggrandbaby if it is a girl. The design wall behind the ironing board has the ongoing project. I'm loving it and going slow so as to not mess it up. I have decided to add a narrow dark border then autumn leaves blocks around it. I don't know where I'll go from there.
See more design walls here http://www.patchworktimes.com/

I finished the bag

2010-08-18T15:57:00.002-06:00

I'm proud that I got this finished.

I want to make me one now.

Design wall

2010-08-16T06:38:00.001-06:00

My quilting design wall looks the same as last week. But I've figured out how to do part of it. I had to stop and make a gift. This bag is for my favorite Auntie, in California, who I'm planning on visiting this September.

Always happy to see

2010-08-16T06:33:00.002-06:00

I'm always glad to see these guys come. There were two of them and they made quick work of laying down our hay in the little meadow between our house and the road. We only got three bigs bales off of it but this was the second cutting this year.

2010-08-11T14:52:00.002-06:00

I guess I need to change my profile as I'm now a great grandmother. I have seen the baby and held it but have not spent a lot of time with it. I'm so wanting to.

2010-08-02T21:02:00.004-06:00

I've got the Egret done (He is beautiful in person) and purchased fabric to go with it. I've got plenty of the print so I'm ready to start designing it, which is the hardest part for me. But its becoming my favorite part.
Anyone have any ideas? lets have them.

I'm thinking of a small quilt that would fit across the back of my couch.

See more design walls at http://www.patchworktimes.com/2010/08/02/design-wall-august-2-2010/

07 11 10 Design Wall Monday

2010-07-12T07:29:00.002-06:00

My work for this past weekend.
A pillow for my friend that admired mine. Done & ready to go.
Two burp cloths for my first GGson due in two weeks. Fun to do.
I decided to add another round of blocks on the log cabin instead of borders. I think I like it. Only 6 more to go.
See more design walls at patchworktimes.com

2010-07-06T20:39:00.002-06:00

Daughter said she also wanted to make baby a quilt and I'm proud to say she came and did every stitch herself including the quilting and binding.

2010-07-06T20:31:00.001-06:00

A quilt that I made for my first great grandson. We will get to meet him in three weeks when he get born.

Design wall monday

2010-07-05T04:26:00.001-06:00

My design wall monday. I'm trying to figure out a different way to border this log cabin top using small 9 patch blocks. Needs more work. See more at http://www.patchworktimes.com/.

Wall hanging

2010-04-08T20:24:00.002-06:00

Today I made a wall hanging. Not just any wall hanging this one is special. It is made from fabric that was left over from DD quilt that is almost ready to quilt. Just needs a border. And it is an entry in a contest at hatchedinafrica.com. Wish me luck. I really don't expect to win. Just funnin.

On a roll

2010-04-02T22:06:00.003-06:00

I decided to finish up quilts that I had started so this is the second finish. Nice to have them out of my sewing room. This one is for Logan she is my 7 year old gd. I just love her to pieces.

Mom's birthday

2010-04-01T13:31:00.002-06:00

I think Mom liked the quilt. At least she said she did.
A good time was had by all and the food was great

2010-03-28T20:27:00.003-06:00

I finished a quilt two days ago and today gave it to my mom for her 84th Birthday. She loved it. It is brighter than anything I've ever done and I loved it. Machine appliqued butterflys on black kona cotton and batiks. The butterflys are from hatchedinafrica.com they are nice to work with.

2010-03-21T15:05:00.001-06:00

My best friends.

Wedding present

2010-03-21T15:01:00.003-06:00

A wedding present for a co-worker.

Design wall monday

2010-03-08T08:52:00.002-06:00

This is my design wall today. It has looked the same for a few weeks. All I like is adding some borders which are on the ironing board. Soon it will go on the quilting machine. See more design walls here: http://www.patchworktimes.com/

Deadline

2010-02-26T21:51:00.002-06:00

There is nothing like a deadline to get you moving. 2nd Granddaughter decided to get married. I've had this top done for a year so down it came and onto the quilting machine. Two days later bound and ready to go for the Shower in two days. Yea.

2010-02-14T11:24:00.002-06:00

A beauty done in Christmas colors. Easy to do and a great effect.

2010-02-03T21:58:00.001-06:00

Progress made in Logan Maree's quilt. It's coming along.
Grandma Loves' ya Logan.

2010-01-30T22:04:00.000-06:00

Also progress made on gd's Fairyland quilt.

catching up

2010-01-30T21:58:00.003-06:00

Another finish. This photo does not do this quilt justice. It is beautiful. Too bright for my taste but pretty.

UFO Finish

2010-01-24T10:42:00.003-06:00

This quilt was pieced by a lady probably 40 years ago. Her granddaughter brought it to me to finish.
First I did some repairs then added a pretty red border. Next came quilting, label and binding. I think it is beautiful. Some of the fabrics are too cute. Probably from the 20 & 30's.

2010-01-03T12:14:00.001-06:00

Fairyland block number 1. When I finished this block I wanted to do it again it was so much fun. I've started #3.

2010-01-03T11:57:00.003-06:00

Future sewist in the works.

2010-01-03T11:49:00.002-06:00

A fun day My son and family came and spent a day and night with us.

I showed DIL how to run the Babylock Embroidery machine and she fell in love. She got block two finished. The kids were glued to the machine and DIL really learned quick.

2009-12-27T16:35:00.000-06:00

Another one done.

December post

2009-12-27T16:28:00.004-06:00

Just barely made it. 5 more days in this month. We are snowed in so what did I do. Finished sewing some Christmas presents for GD #3 who loves her American doll.

Where did October go?

2009-11-29T18:32:00.003-06:00

September was my last post. Gee where did October go? Well I have been busy so I guess I'll forgive myself. Here is what I'm working on. I had a time figuring out how to do the stars in the sashing but I think I got it. I'm waiting on approval on the setting before sewing the blocks together. Thats why it looks wonky.

HatchedinAfrica Peacock

2009-09-15T10:36:00.002-06:00

This is my third try stitching out this Peacock. Still not perfect but what is around here. Its still pretty and makes a nice cushion.

I'm trying to finish up some projects that are cluttering up the sewing room.

I'd love to get it whipped into shape. Soon.

Marylee

2009-08-30T16:56:00.004-06:00

All this needs is binding. Its really more blue than the picture shows.

While quilting with the garage door up this is what I saw along with deer and wild geese. I love the country.

He and his buddy have been hanging around for a week he has a very bad limp. DH has been feeding them so maybe they will hang around.

I wish I could warn them about hunting season. I'm not sure when that is but since he cannot fly I'm sure he is a gonner.

Jessies First Quilt

2009-08-21T08:02:00.002-06:00

My daughter & GD came for a visit and the first thing they did was visit the sewing room to see what grandma was workin on. I'm sure to get first dib's on it If it was nice. Anyway I was working on Cuddlesome Critters from HIA and they are so cute. DD said I'd like these better on a print instead of muslin. I said have at it. They picked out fabrics and I showed GD how to operate the Babylock embroidery machine and by nightfall GD had enough blocks done to do this baby quilt. A very enjoyable visit. I wish it happened more often.

guess who's 40

2009-08-11T09:40:00.002-06:00

2009-07-13T11:02:00.003-06:00

Two pretties that I got quilted this week. The Sue and Sam quilt is the first quilt this lady has made. I expect a lot more as it turned out very pretty. The repo quilt is just amazing over the whole quilt I'd say she was 1/4 inch off square. Very well made and a pleasure to quilt.

2009-07-12T14:35:00.002-06:00

No wonder my flowers are doing so poorly. One doe in the yard and one wondering about getting in. Their fawns are nearby. Still have their spots. At least they do not have triplets again.

2009-07-06T10:25:00.003-06:00

Another finish. One more to do. Then I hope I'm done for awhile.

This is a picture of a new friend Cheryl and Pat. Taken in June at a sewing retreat in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fun was had by all who attended. Cheryl was my roommate and Pat supplied us with sweet treats.

This was our sewing table Cheryl in back Thelma and Myrna in foreground.

Next is our instructor showing how to make a bag. Mine is not done maybe someday.

Grandaughters quilt

2009-06-05T10:11:00.003-06:00

My first grandbaby got married last month and her shower is this weekend. The last stitch was put in today. I only had 19 years to get this ready. Its not the quilt I want to make for her but it was one that was ready to put on the frame. Her greatgrandmother and I made it so its special.

Uiva's quilt

2009-06-03T12:30:00.001-06:00

Uiva's quilt. Isn't it cute.

It is a small child quilt.

The second picture has the back folded over and shows the label I made her.

Some finished work

2009-06-03T12:20:00.004-06:00

Its always good to get them done and to their owners.

Paula's bird quilt

2009-04-24T20:00:00.002-06:00

Finished this one tonight after work. I've worked on it for three days. But its done. To the owner tomorrow.

Paula

2009-04-24T20:00:00.000-06:00

I made the contest

2009-04-22T20:17:00.001-06:00

I thought It would look better right side up. I'm entered in a contest with this quilt. Wish me luck.

I was only able to make the deadline by being off the last two days. Back to work tomorrow.

Butterfly Dreams quilt

2009-04-22T17:25:00.002-06:00

Its finished all except for the quilting. It sure is loud. I wonder what its saying. I bet one thing is I'm upside down. Help.

More butterfly progress

2009-04-17T08:37:00.002-06:00

Progress it's all one piece now. I'm going to start on the borders now.

I'm thinking Batik's and narrow black or narrow black, batik's and black with smaller butterflys then a wider back. Too many options.

2009-04-16T19:11:00.003-06:00

I finished another customer quilt and delivered it today. It sure was big. It hung over this queen size bed about two foot on the other side.

She only recently started quilting however she had always sewn. Age 82.

Butterfly progress

2009-04-13T12:19:00.002-06:00

Progress on my applique butterfly quilt. I'm liking it.

A customers quilt I finished yesterday.

On my day off

2009-04-09T20:41:00.003-06:00

Today was a day off work so I loaded this and got it finished. 4 more to go then I can start on mine.

Customer said we decided to get grandma's quilt top quilted. After I repaired and ironed it I was surprised at how lovely it was. All hand quilted. I'm curious to what the reaction will be.

Paula

2009-04-02T20:10:00.001-06:00

Paula's quilt that I quilted today. A big one Dwarf's my queen bed.

My Bear's in the Cabin is coming along even tho I don't have much time to work on it. Surprising how much you can get done in 15 minutes.

2009-03-20T21:01:00.002-06:00

Finally done. Boy has this past two weeks been hectic. Life sure gets in the way of quilting.

Mom's friend was rushed to the hospital in Oklahoma City and she needed to go and see about him. So two hours to her house then two hours to Ok C. Anyway I wanted to see him also. He is home after 5 day stay.

Then we went to Joplin Mo Two hours drive to see my best friend who is now hairless after starting radiation treatments. She asked me to make her some head wraps which I'm glad to be able to do. She called tonight and said it fit. Plus working 5 days a week. No wonder I'm tired.

The piecing relax's me.

Laynee's quilt

2009-03-13T17:18:00.002-06:00

I got one finished today. This is a present for a three year old little

girl. I stitched the giraff on the backing itself also the words.

Ugly Fabric & design wall

2009-02-24T05:59:00.003-06:00

A friend ask me if I had a design wall and I answered no. But then sure I do. When next I needed one to figure out placement on this baby blanket, DH was still sleeping in the bed/design thing since it was 4-30 am I looked around and spied my board that is used to inlarge my ironing board (big board). Its only covered in cotton not flannel but they are holding on without pinning.

The fabric was in a friends stash that I inherited. I don't do blue so considered it ugly but needed a baby blanket and then there was this left over bunch from the DD quilt. I'll have to make 4 more of the gold brown. I found some red with baby chicks for the sashing. I guess this will be a stashbusting project since I have everything I need. Even the backing and batting, which I'll piece from left overs. I'm feeling smug about this project. And no I still have not gotten the borders on the DD.

2009-02-22T20:54:00.002-06:00

This is a project that I put up because I couldn't figure out how I wanted to lay it out. I guess I need a design wall or EQ6. Probably won't get either one.

The butterflys are from HIA and are really beautiful. The black and white fabric has butterflys on it. I looked for fabric that would show some movement but I didn't see it.

Half Square Triangles done

2009-02-22T14:29:00.003-06:00

I finished trimming all the half square triangles.

It looks like a lot more than 192. We shall see.

187 to go

2009-02-20T21:00:00.001-06:00

A good start tonight. Only 187 to go.

Judy's quilt along

2009-02-16T21:03:00.004-06:00

I've not gotten the borders on the DD but I'm excited about a quilt along with Judy L.

These are the fabrics except I forgot to put the Ecru in the picture but I have it. All except one are left overs from the Jorney quilt I made last year.

Thanks Bonnie

2009-01-28T17:13:00.006-06:00

I was not going to start anything new untill I had finished two UFO's. That is until I saw Bonnie's picture of her mystery quilt. I fell in love. Hard. Now three weeks later, a record for me, here it is. I need to pick out two border fabrics. I'm sure I'll find just the right thing in my stash. I only had to purchase 1/2 yard of fabric the rest was in my stash.

We are iced in Everything covered in a layer 1 inch thick of ice. Brrrr. Glad for a lot of things especially a husband who cuts wood. I've missed a lot of work but maybe I'll get to go tomorrow. We will see what the road are like.

The first thing I was asked is, "who is it for?" Gosh I still don't know. Usually I know but this quilt isn't talking. Here is where I got the pattern. http://quiltville.com

Almost a year

2009-01-18T13:01:00.007-06:00

Oh how time flys when your havin fun. Working and quilting and time just slips on by.

This I did for my son and wife. I hope she liked it. I had to work a lot so I didn't get as much sewing done as I'd hoped.

The quilt to the right I did for a cousin she likes it however she is only 6.

At least it is finished and delivered.

Her mom is making me a bag that is knitted with wool then felted. I'm looking forward to getting it.

This one is still a flimsey But I'm liking it. I had two grocery bags full of strings and I decided instead of starting a third I had better do something with them. After piecing it just begged me to add something else. Just the ticket I think. I don't know who will get this one probably the first person who comes along and loves on it.

I'm working on a quilt now called double delight a Bonnie Hunter design at quiltville.com. I just love her work.

Asian quilt finished

2008-03-15T21:58:00.004-06:00

Yea its done and I'm happy with it. A different challenge for me. The fabrics are out of my comfort range which is warm autumn colors and designing is hard for me however this one knew what it wanted to look like after I got going with it. Oriental Butterflys are from Advanced Embroidery Designs. Hope you like it.

2008-02-03T20:14:00.000-06:00

Need a miracle. I've got the top finished now to figure out the back. Here is the fabric, a panel of girls, writing, blue and a print. I was thinking of just borders but I'm seeing all kinds of things. I need to get this finished and out of here but I'm stuck. Any help.

Asian quilt

2008-01-27T12:41:00.000-06:00

This is what I've been working on the last two weeks. The colors are bright and crisp which is a step outside of the box for me as most of my fabrics are more in the dull fall range. Oh well maybe I'm branching out. Anyway here they are.

2007-11-29T22:25:00.000-06:00

This is a customers quilt. Patricia did a wonderful job piecing it. It is the largest quilt I've gotten 108" X 110". I love the colors she used and its just as pretty on the back as the front. It took 11 full bobbins to quilt it.

quilt finish

2007-10-28T21:25:00.000-06:00

I'm proud this is finished. It has taken up space and too much time. I feel like I'll have my sewing room back. It is a king size quilt that I was asked to make for a friend. I told him he was not that good of a friend then when he told me how much he would pay me I decided he was a friend for life. 50 plus years and still goin strong type of friendship. I used a thread that changed from light beige to dark brown. I think I really like it. Since its scraps some of the fabrics stand out but thats ok. It did make a dent in my scrap pile.

Christmas Stocking

2007-10-14T12:49:00.000-06:00

Boy what ever happened to the summer. Last post was in May. Well here is what I sewed up this am. I started a job at Hancocks a popular fabric store here in Oklahoma. This is a cheater fabric that they are selling. It will be put up as a sample. I quilted the front and added some sparkle then sewed the back and lining in one step. Turned it all and pressed. Then I added the spur. I'm pleased with it.

2007-05-05T13:48:00.000-06:00

This has been done for awhile Judy L had it on her blog. Quilt for an hour a day project. Thanks Judy. It is all done with scraps except for the final border. I ran out of Purple. My granddaughter loves it. Good thing its her graduation present. I've got one week to get it quilted. It was a fun quilt to make. However it took some digging to get all that fabric dug out I'm happy with it.

2007-05-05T11:27:00.000-06:00

Some things I've been working on. Simple sewing to use up stash and to have some on had to give as gifts.

These are all scrappy quilts. I do love the Arkansas crossroads. It will stay on the guest bed.

The small western one is to have on hand for the next boy baby. The red and blue fabric was given to me. I've had them for a number of years they just would not go into a project. When I had this idea it was a yea moment.

Staying busy

2007-04-22T20:10:00.000-06:00

April is a busy month in Oklahoma and with a late freeze that hurt our grapes, pecan trees and garden. Well I've been busy cleaning up. But made some time for quilting and have a strippy quilt top and a small quilt to show for it. The small one is just my blocks that I've tested embroidery designs on. I hate to throw them away. Then I did some string piecing and fancy stitch's around them.

April block

2007-04-01T16:39:00.001-06:00

I thought an easy Tulip block was in order today. I used hand dyed fabric's and it turned out bright. I'm thinking of doing a block of the month just for myself whatever suits my fancy for that month.