New Sewing Space

 New Sewing Space

New house, new sewing space ... it's all beginning to come together. I'm looking forward to many happy hours in our new home and my new sewing space.

Not the final configuration of notions but getting everything visible for some serious organizing. There is still a lot of work to do but, I'm looking forward to every moment of it.

Our Daily Bread

 Daily Bread

This morning I made my first loaf of bread in our new home. Whenever I make bread I always think of the Lord's Prayer.

Give us this day our daily bread.

It was no different for me this morning as I made the first loaf of bread in our new home. I am truly blessed and have so much to be thankful for.

JUNE 2026

 JUNE 2026

This year is zooming by! 

This year has been a whirlwind! There really isn't a better word to describe it! I simply can't believe that June has arrived and that it has arrived so quickly. Spring thus far as been very mild and very nice but after our current rainy spell the HEAT is due to arrive.

I'm hopeful that the rest of our spring and summer will tick by at a much slower pace.

I'm ready to enjoy some summer time fun!

Change Brings More Change

Change Brings More Change

Change as in planning, prepping, priming, painting, purchasing new furniture, and assembly, of course!

Plastic drop clothes ... for the win!

Deciding on the perfect color ... Bit of Sugar by Behr Flat Interior paint

Gathering all the needed tools of the trade.

First up ... prep and priming ... KILZ primer to cover the dark heavy gray color on the walls.

My new sewing room furniture ordered and delivered.

Now for the assembly ...

I promise to post the big reveal of my new space once everything is in place.

 

Big Change - More Later - It's Later

 More Later - It's Later ...

I promised more news later on the changes that May would bring ...

WE MOVED!

And by we, I mean me and my daughter. We bought a house together!

I packed up my little house and my sewing room and moved into a split level rancher with my daughter.

We have been talking about buying a house together for several years and NOW seemed the perfect time. As I head toward retirement in a few years it just made sense to find the home of our dreams that fits our plans for the future.

And, we found it!!!

We closed on the sale of my house and the purchase of our new house last week on Friday.

I enjoyed my coffee on our new deck ... while waiting on the movers to arrive with all of my things.

And, in the midst of the move my children celebrated me with flowers, calls, and a lovely lunch on Mother's Day.

The Lord has blessed me beyond measure.

MAY

 MAY

May brings change ... more on that in a bit! 😎💖

April Has Been a Whirlwind

 April Has Been a Whirlwind

Spring here in East Tennessee has been chilly and warm all at the same time. It has been glorious.

I received my new Lodge cards, the cards are for entry into the Lodge and the pool. 

I also received the new 2026 mahjongg cards!

Happy Spring Everyone!

Happy Easter 2026

 Happy Easter 2026

The Easter Basket I made for my daughter this year is even more special. The theme this year is all about "the baby boy!"

Here comes the SON!

APRIL - SPRING HAS SPRUNG

 APRIL

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Sock Knitting Continues

 Sock Knitting Continues

This pattern comes from one of my favorite knitting websites https://verypink.com/

I love turning the heel and watching the sock come together.

This is my favorite cuff down sock pattern and continues to be my go to pattern.

I love using double pointed needles.

This sock pattern comes together so quickly, probably the reason I love making this particular sock pattern.

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It's one of those patterns that you work up and before you know it you have a beautiful pair of socks!

2026 Easter Basket

 2026 Easter Basket

This year's Easter Basket is especially SPECIAL!

I'm going to be a GRANDMA!!!

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Our Family is joyously expanding.

Not only is my daughter expecting but my daughter-in-law is also expecting.

Two healthy baby boys are due to arrive in the Fall.

I started making this year's Easter Basket as I knew my daughter was expecting but, long before I knew my daughter-in-law was also expecting. 

I am doubly blessed and so incredibly grateful!