So I get that my blog is called "peigi-m-outofthewestDESIGN" and mercy! I haven't actually added any previews of my designs-so I thought I should make a little more effort to show you some that I do have.

Above you see a collection of flowers, that I grew to love, while living in the state of Utah; out in the southwest area is a vast high plains desert, that I initially dismissed as having any beauty of any kind!

Bit by bit I allowed myself to be educated about plants and animals growing in the desert! My heart took a big turn around from learning and seeing first hand, the desert tortoises that loved to eat the beautiful hot pink cactus flowers! After only a few of them, they looked like they had applied a lipstick that was quite "fetching" for the look of the turtle!! This design can be found in my "Spoonflower" store, and can be ordered for a really large variety of items for home decor, or apparel.

 

Some more "neighhhhbors"😀 of ours...live up in the hills north of us here in Emmett. I don't know the name of this bunch, but it was exciting to see them out in the wide wide open lands.  And like the few and far between ones I saw in Arizona, it is my hope to fide out a horseback, just to observe and photograph a BLM herd.

It reminds me a little of the following Scripture art I did for myself, that included a photo of the motorcycle I had a couple years ago: a Yamaha V-twin 250.  Just a reminder of pleasures I've had from time to time to the glory of my Lord.

Enjoying Emmet, Idaho and making new friends!

   Time again for meeting new neighbors!!

                    

   

    For a bit of an outing, and a stretch of our 'shanks mare', we found a path that walked us past several old farms, and large pastures. In one pasture that actually shares a fence line with the park we live in, we discovered a small herd of long horned cattle.  After a few weeks of walking by, (AND resisting entering the property for closer up photos) I encountered the owner of the cattle, as he was there dropping off hay and defrosting the pump on the stock tank.  I sent Ray and Sally our little cow dog, on home so as not to stir up too much excitement, and went on in to the yard, and introduced myself! 

     Mr. Packer, was very kind and accommodating to my wishes for more photos, even in the middle of his work!  I was not happy about the overcast skies, since it was poor lighting for the brilliant colored cattle, but I was not going to pass up my opportunity, to make a connection with this very neighborly man. Anyways, many know a strong, diffused light can be very good for portraits so I took advantage of it, as well as he and his grandson's easy going nature, to take on the spot portraits of them!

    Guy also invited me out to his own farm (he was only leasing the place close to us) to come out and take more pictures in the warmer days, for a photo contest this coming fall! I am very excited for that opportunity, for a couple reasons including being so close  to these huge cattle, WITH someone who will help keep me safe, while I move around shooting my camera.

I will be adding some more photos, from this outing, for my next blog entry. And don't forget that if you like to see them and more, be sure and have a look at my PicFair store and gallery:

https://peigi-m-outofthewestdesign.picfair.com/

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Catching Up a Bit...

    Ray and I are actually about to mark, a one year anniversary of having moved to IDAHO. Yet another western state, in part of the group of "northwest United States"! After finishing a 2 year project in Cedar City Utah, and wanting a change in elevation, we found reason and more to move to another new built house in the small town of Emmett, Idaho, and live within better reach of  a few more relatives! 

    The absolute BEST part of the move, is that like Cedar City - again we found - and were invited to - attend a certain church! We took up the invitation and have been attending  Eagle Christian Church, in Eagle Idaho (about 15 miles away from the house).

    This Sunday past,  pastor Jacob, gave a teaching on the passage in Matthew 28:11.  I derived so much inspiration from it, and need to resist my compulsion, to try to retell his whole teaching, but will say in essence an important point for the two of us. 

    Since coming to Idaho, we have both been working on landscaping and gardening around the house; along with setting it up for potential guests. There's a certain time, when those things will either be done, or need little maintenance, and what do we do after?! To answer that, it will be only determined by the things that Jesus commissions, as He has promised his "load is easy" and His burden is light!

     At the present, we spend a lot of time getting to know our neighbors, praying for them, and getting active in the local 4-H organization.  While I don't have any full time jobs these days, I still find myself pressed for time, in trying to be productive in photography, graphic arts, needleworks, and calligraphy!  So I struggle still, after 50 some years to do what Jesus commissions me to do!!But I don't give up, and I apologize for being so hardheaded!

Anyways, I have more ahead, and I will run to receive the prize - IN HIM!

Good days to y'all

Jesus is loving us, living with us, and coming back soon!!

    

 Since I was talking about eateries, thought I would mention here another photogenic place called 'The Stone House' towards Olympia, Washington. 

It had served previous lives as a residence, and a filling station, and was resurrected into a charming cafe', with an iconic old pickup truck, in the front and a really fun themed decor inside, of a gas station, including oil barrels that were re-made into table chairs! 

Its a small place, but another great place for light food and conversation!  Thankful my daughter treated me, hope to go again!

 

Hello and Happy Friday, August 19, 2022

This is actually a photo of a charming little eatery in Kanarraville,Utah.

The name of it if 'Linski's' and was just a short drive down the hiway from our place in Cedar City.

 I will miss it now that we've moved up to Emmett.  The food is always good, and I paticularly enjoy places to eat that have interesting decor! These barstools are a genuine work of art, and also in the restaurant there is a display a local artist' photography and water color paintings of the town and surrounding hiking area up a slot cave! Always worth a stop to eat and peruse the art!

Just a pretty little potholder.....

Just made a pretty little potholder with a little sage saying on the opposite side.  For such a simple project, it involved a lot of steps!! 

First of all I had to find the one souvenir horseshoe I brought with me to Utah, from Fairbanks! I am still going through boxes we brought with us a year ago, and it seems a bonafide wonder that I actually found it! 

   ~ Next get a photo of the horseshoe onto a digital camera and upload the photo onto a computer, that I have a subscription of the Picsart software on..  On that program is where I was challenged with  making all the decisions of size, background colors, tints and texture of the horseshoe and additional flowers! The finished design is simply named "Lucky Horseshoe and Roses talisman". 

~ After that the finished design went to my Spoonflower account which will print up anybody's custom designs, and where I ordered a half yard of the design on a cotton fabric. 
~ Then it was another sit down at my computer to draw up the saying I wanted to put
on it, and printed that, onto computer fabric!  The saying (a paraphrase of two Scriptures) was zig zag stitched onto the flower print fabric, while a heart shaped cutout of my design got zig zagged onto the plain pink fabric.

~ These along with the 10 inch square of cotton batting, were sandwiched together, right sides facing with the ends of a string loop in the top, pinned and sewn together, leaving an opening in the bottom to turn it right side out, press it, and top stitch the edges.

Potholder finished!!

So, here is a couple things about why I would write this blurb about a handmade potholder of all things.

One, I am getting older and a little forgetful, and I know that I want to make more of these.

Two, my daughters read things I write and its a pretty doable little sewing lesson.

The most important of all things about this little article, is the Scripture that inspires me:

In the book of Eccesiastes it is written in chapter 5 and verse 18:

Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life.

Every step of this piece of work, as well as the finished project; brought me enjoyment.

I enjoy my relationship to God who inspires and strengthens me! I enjoyed the horse that wore the shoe. I enjoy electronics, and computers, artwork and sewing - the cooking I will use the potholder to do - I even enjoy the writing of this short article! 

Some of you have so much more than me. Some of you have less. But I guarantee its easier to learn to use a computer, than it is to learn to be content. I apologize to those affected by my shortage in that, but I hold out hope for myself, that God who started THAT good and skillful work inside of me; will be faithful to completely finish it!!

Soli Deo Gloria

Jesus my Lord

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