Goodbye August

Goodbye August

Rounding out the month of August with a bit of knitting.

Mitered Corner Knit Blanket

I'm using up all the little bits of sock yarn leftover after knitting a pair of socks.

A scrappy knit blanket ... I love it!

 

Mom Vibes

 Mom Vibes

My youngest came in for a visit over the weekend and I have had the best time.

We've had the best time just hanging out. We've gone recliner shopping, eaten out, watched Master's of the Air on Apple TV, gone bowling and talked and laughed and talked and laughed some more.

My mom heart if very happy and full.

Donated

 Donated

For the past 2 years I have donated a quilt to the Lodge for their silent auction during the annual Witches Ball.

This year's donated quilt is a quilt I made in 2022. The beautiful machine quilting was done by Sharon L. a wonderful and very talented local machine quilter.

Progress Report - Sock Knitting

Progress Report

Sock knitting, the last pair of socks needed to reach my 2024 BINGO Challenge.

My 2024 sock knitting goal for 2024 is knitting 5 pairs of socks. Earlier this year I got a head start. I completed several pairs of socks that I already had on my sticks, a couple of the pairs needed very little in order to complete them.

No matter how many pairs of socks that I make I'm always amazed. I still can't believe that I actually learned how to knit in general but specifically that I have learned how to knit socks. An article of clothing ... that fits on your foot. I know that sounds silly but every pair of socks that I complete is still so amazing to me.

Turning the heel ... it just never gets old!

I have two patterns, one a cuff down and one a toe up that I pretty much stick to but lately I have been looking at other patterns. There are various different cuffs, heels, and toe variations. I think I am going to try a new sock pattern the next time around.

 

Family - Cristen Marie

 Family

Cristen Marie, my niece 💗

Contributor: Cindy W., my sister and our family historian. Also, Cristen's mom.

Such a sweet baby!  Born on the morning her daddy was supposed to start a new job (they told him to just come in later that week).  39 years later, you are still our baby girl!  She and Brian always got along, except when they didn't.  We had some fun adventures when she was growing up.  Sports were always her thing.  She actually played the clarinet in band but could also play this trumpet and a little piano.  Her first car was a red sports car - what were we thinking?  She's a black belt, too.  And she and Grandma Jean are still a team.  And she's mom to 2 of my favorite teenagers!   

Yesterday was this sweet girl's birthday.

Where does the time go? From a sweet baby girl to a beautiful young woman.

#wearefamily

Quilting Progress Report - Limerick

 Quilting Progress Report

Limerick

Organizing fabrics, cutting the fabric, and we're off ...

Sets and sub-sets 

💖

I love getting organized and ready to begin a new quilt project. Each step makes me happy, relaxes my mind, and brings me joy.

Fall Is Coming

Fall is coming ...

Yesterday I was sharing about the seasons we enjoy where I live. I love experiencing all of the seasons and certain things about each season but Fall and Spring are my favorites. The weather isn't too extreme and for me just more enjoyable. I even love the Spring time thunderstorms that we experience. All of that being said, I enjoyed an Octoberfest, Samuel Adams beer, yesterday and it made me think of Fall and all of the gloriousness of the season.

What's your favorite season?

Probably entirely to much information about my weekend but there it is anyway.

I'm not much of a beer drinker but I would love to go to Germany and enjoy a REAL October Festival. One can dream. Cheers!

🍺🍻🍺

Summer Time

 Summer Time

Sweet sweet summer time.

I live in an area of the US where we experience all four seasons. We get it all here, really hot and humid too very cold and dry and I love every bit of it.

My sister lives further south and she loves every thing about her little hamlet. My sister has always reminded me to ... "Bloom where you are planted" ... I think she is on to something there. I hope that wherever you are that you are taking the time to look around and soak it all in.

In the spring I planted some sunflower seeds given to me by my sister. I've taken a few photos of those flowers in my backyard.

Enjoy

Paris Challenge

 Paris Challenge

YAY!!!

I completed the Paris Walking Challenge. In an effort to get moving more I signed up for the Paris Challenge with my daughter. This challenge and many others are on the app The Conqueror. This app connects with my Garmin so all of my activities are tracked and posted to the challenge I choose. 

The Paris Challenge was a 33 mile challenge.

You can find out more about The Conqueror Challenges 

HERE

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Family My First Born

Family 

Happy Happy Birthday to my first born

He's 37 today, where has the time gone?

The birthday boy with his sister and brother.

Next Up

 Next Up

The Limerick in Coral

Is the color coral considered red?

The Limerick in Coral

Pattern and fabric kit are by Amanda of Westwood Acres Fabric

You can find her website HERE

While ironing the fat quarter bundles of fabric need for this project I have been pondering the question ...

Is the color coral considered a red tone? A pink tone? Or even an orange tone?

I can't decide ...