Tuesday, July 22, 2014

It is Summer, Afterall

It always seems like Summer blends in too well with the rest of the year, working straight through, not going on a vacation - unlike everyone else we know.  But at least once each summer, there are moments, or experiences, that make it feel like summer after all.  Last week, when the weather was perfect:  sunny and in the low 70's...we were leaving work, Robin was with me, and she invited me to sit in the shade under a beautiful tree on a hillside.  It was truly perfect.  I have the best daughter in the world.  I will never forget that!  Here we are:
I am also participating in a Stitch A Long - called Old and New.  I have until the end of August to finish an old wip, and start and finish a new wip.  Making good progress on the old wip:  Little House Needleworks These I Hold Dear".  This photo shows an earnest start, though I have gotten a bit further now. 
 

 

There are nine blocks altogether - I actually only have 2 more to go.  It's very enjoyable.
Made a cartoon of myself - fun. 
and one with my own caption:
 

I also participated in a SAL in the facebook group All About Smalls.  The pattern was chosen for us, but I changed up the colors:
Posting more later.  Remember to carve out some sweet summer moments for your own "memory" album.  <3