Thursday Sew and Bird Update

The baby robins have flown the nest.  Thursday when we went to sew the nest was empty.  We have enjoyed these last few weeks watching them grow and now they have taken flight.  It has been so interesting to watch Mother Nature in action.

Here are the four center blocks of my"It's Chic to be Shabby". They came out pretty good.

This is a picture of what the quilt is to look like. Don't forget this quilt was started in 2002.  Thursday, I worked on the arches that go around the center blocks.  I did go through some of my antique fabrics and am  using them in the arches. Sixteen arches were made to fit the blocks.  

Thursday evening as I watched the start of the final season of Burn Notice and the new Graceland, I was able to applique 10 of the arches down. Only 6 more to go.

The baby mourning doves are still here.  The two babies do stay together.  This morning Mom  was on hand to feed the kids.

I have never seen anything like this.  She is still feeding them.  The two babies stay together.   They appear to be full grown, but do not have the skills of an adult yet. The excitement of the two babies to be fed by Mom was amazing.  Again, Mother Nature at work.
Have a great day.
Mary