Where did the summer go????

My my my...not sure what happened but I think I missed something. Fall seems to have creeped right in. I know that what little summer we did have I so enjoyed.

 

We had the pleasure of having family "cousins" spend time with us. Hubby and I enjoyed

getting to know them and for me to re-connect. Something we've missed for so many years.

Hopefully now we can spend more time with them.

It was so nice to introduce them to our little part of the world and have them enjoy it

as much as we do.

We feel so blessed.

 

What have I been up to!

Well I did get around to finishing the white cotton ragland sleeve sweater for Miss O.

My intention was for her to have it for the summer...but I sort of slacked off...but now its done.

Sorry, no pictures.........yet.

 

I did make a little red corduroy skirt for Miss A..hoping she would like it for school.

When she was here I showed it to her and Wow! she exclaimed....".Memere, I love it!!

But do you think you could put pockets on it...cause I LOVE pockets" she asks.

"Of course I could Honey...how about if I put heart pockets on? " Needless to say she was more than

excited.

 

So there you have it....fini, with heart pockets and all.

Now I'll be making another for sister Miss V.

I bought them each a cute little white jersey to go with it and I'm thinking white tights

would also go well.

 

QUILT

That's right I put a quilt together with a charm pack that I had purchased. I loved the colors.

But now that its done I'm thinking that I want to add more to it cause i'd like it a little bigger.

Not sure what to add though as I don't have any more of the fabric. My thought is to add some white

and then a few more fabric colors  around the border.

So if you have any suggestions I sure would appreciate the help.

 

 

 

EMBROIDERY

I'm working on a couple of needlework projects.

the first one is a wool applique wall hanging of a mermaid.

the project is created by

Suzanne Bruno Eace your inner Mermaid

 

Not sure if you can see this clearly.

It's designed as either a tea cozy or a pincushion but I'm making a wall hanging.

I plan on putting it in the cottage.

This is going to be an easy project.....just what I like....instant  gratification

.

My other embroidery project is a seagull on a beach.

Pieces are all cut and placed on background fabric.

This kit was purchased @ CampWool in Kennebunk, Me.

 

 

I really like this one....and again I think it will go in the cottage.

 

 

 

Well, don't tell anyone but I'm signing up for a rug hooking class! Now don't say anything...I know I've been trying to avoid this as I really don't need another "craft" but I've been

really taken by some of the work I've seen and heard about.

It's all your fault.....you know who you are!

 

Last of all I want to say how thrilled I am to have hosted a family get-together.

I can't express how it made me feel to have my Aunts, Uncles and especially

my cousins join us for the day. I was thrilled beyond belief.

It truly was the best part of my summer.

Cousins, I love you all.

 

With that I will leave you for now..........

Bon Soire

 

A bientot.

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All would appreciate more "followers"

 

Bags........................and Wool!

Here I am back again and still not feeling myself. This cold/flu has really taken its tole on me. Been way too long now. Even resorted to a Hot Toddy last night. mmmm. Not too bad so I might just have another tonight.

I have completed a couple of items thought.

The bags for the twins are done.

The one for my little Buddy is showing the front and the back.

 

I plan on using these for their Valentine gifts. The other Grands already got theirs

and they use them for school. Of course Little Miss "V" has already

been in a little trouble because she snuck some candy in hers and brought it to school.

That's too funny....gotta love her!

 

My friend JoyC brought me some wool pants that were her husbands

so I could cut them up and make winter bermudas out of them. The wool is perfect.

When I started cutting them apart I decided to make a "wrist let" for her

out of part of the leg. I think it came out well.

 

The pants were actually kind of cool. They had these buckles on the belt band

and they also had the buttons on the inside of the belt band for suspenders.

I loved that about them. Also they were Ralph Lauren.

I decided to use the buckle for the front and I also added the small "Polo"

buttons to the inside pocket.

It was a total surprise for her and she was so touched by it....she will

have such great memories when she carries it,

I so enjoyed doing that for her.

 

Today I went over to the open house at

www.campwool.com

as they moved location. I'm adding this flyer for you to see

and sure hope you can read it.

 

For you wool lovers and Hookers or Needlework enthusiasts

You have to check this out. She has an amazing amount of inventory not

to mention the fabulous amount of wool. OMG! I could have spent the day.

I did buy a needlework kit that I believe I can get a lot of "mileage" from it's design.

As if I need another project!!! It could be worse I suppose...I could

decide to start hooking!!! oh no no no.

Can't wait to go back.

 

 

 

This kit is Birds& Brain Designs

by Americana Needlework Set #426

 

That's it for today and I really enjoyed spending this time with you..

I hope you enjoyed it as well.

Might be time for my Hot Toddy and the football game...almost

time for Half Time.

 

Until we meet again......Bon Soire!

PS.....don't forget....I love mail and comments.

Busy busy busy time of year........

 Hello Friends! I'm back and with some finished projects.......that's right some of my crafts that I mentioned in my last post are now complete. Here are some of them. As you can see I'm now into doing some embroidery. That seems to be really relaxing for me and also something I can do while watching tv at night. I don't fall asleep that way.

 

 

 

And this little pillow is done as well but realized that I have not taken a picture of the finished one....oh well, you get the drift.

Today I hosted the Ladies Lunch.....we haven't gotten together in a while so we were overdue. We decided that salad and sandwiches would be just fine. A few apps as well and p-l-e-n-t-y of wine. Of course knowing that I would blog soon I decided to take pictures for you. Here we go..........

 My table setting. And my version of the Carol Shilber Designs. carolshilberdesign.com. She makes the most beautiful napkin cuffs and place mats. Mine are no way as beautiful as hers but I'm pretty happy with them.

 My centerpiece was a grouping of glass candle sticks with handpainted glass xmas balls (by Moi of course) and plain silver ones. I can't take the credit for the idea as I think I found it on Pinterest.

My salad was a mixture of greens as well as purple onions, chopped apples, cucumbers, small tomatoes, grated carrots, craisins, candied pecans, goat cheese and a few herbed croutons. The dressing was Good Seasons mixed per directions with apple cider vinegar a tablespoon of brown sugar, a couple dashes of Soy sauce and a few drops of toasted sesame oil. mmmmm!

Chicken Salad made on focaccia bread and contains raisins, celery, curry powder, rosemary and mayo. I spread the bread with Stonewall Kitchen's Cranberry Horseradish sauce and place on lettuce.
That was it.. but we had some great deserts also
Thank you Ladies--Donna, Joyce, Jayne-Dottie-Helen & Cheryl for sharing the day with me and enjoying my food.Great company and better friends.

That's it for now and hope that I can get into the "spirit" to get some shopping done tomorrow.

                 Bon Soire and till the next time.....Be safe.....and enjoy each day.


ps.
Yesterday was my oldest granddaughter's 5th birthday. My, my my...I can't believe she's growing so fast. Here she is with her little sister. How I love these 2 little girls.