We had a busy weekend, starting with Friday when we went to Vermont to look at houses. We left our house at 7:00 a.m. and didn’t arrive home til 6:45 p.m. Without going into too much detail so as not to bore you, that part of the trip was unsuccessful. Although all of the houses had some good features, none met with our expectations.
We looked at houses til about 1:30 then decided to have a leisurely lunch. Sam asked me if I’d like to visit the quilt shops and Joann’s since they were nearby, so I naturally jumped at the chance. I can’t show you everything that I bought because some of it is for swap gifts, but here’s a smattering of what I can show you…
On Saturday and Sunday I spent a total of six hours in the garden weeding, edging and loosening the soil around the plants and shrubs. I also thinned and pruned some of the cedars and fir trees and did some dividing of irises that so badly needed it. I still have more outdoor work to do which I hope to complete this week.
Now I can devote my time to work on swap projects. I know what I’m going to make for each one and I have everything I need to begin.
I’ve also been able to sneak in a few stitches here and there on the Red Radiance quilt that I’ve been working on.
Happy stitching!
Kaaren
14 comments:
Well if you didn't find a house at least you got to go shopping! LOVE my Purple Thang. How terrific you and your swap partner are keeping in contact. Gorgeous redwork. That's going to be a very special quilt.
Wow Kaaren you had a busy weekend. You must be an early riser. That purple thang comes in handy. I picked mine up last year in Lancaster.
Great threads, haven't seen those before. Love the redwork. and those towels. I picked up some flour sac tea towels at Kitchen Stuff plus, Do you have a store handy. Going to Kingston on thurs. Haven't been there for some time. Must check out their fabric shops.
Time always seems to fly by so much faster when one is busy, busy - as you seemed to be this weekend. Have a great time stitching with your new purchases.
You've been busy! Good luck on your next house finding trip. Hopefully you will find the perfect house!
Love your redwork!
Your husband is so sweet. I am going to have to look for those towels at our Joanns. You got some nice goodies. I use that steam a seam tape for the edges on my punchneedle.
House hunting...I must have missed something here.. so you have big plans for the future then??
Glad you got time for some nice shopping!!
Your redwork is absolutely lovely! I just bought that Purple Thang also...after seeing it on Stephanie's blog. I've already used it, and I love it!
Wow, lots on the go! Your stitching is just gorgeous!
Have a great Monday! Kimberly
I'll say it was a productive weekend. Sorry about the house, but what a guy, asking if you wanted to ge fabric shopping!!!!
I love your redwork!
Kaaren, boy you had a great weekend, travel, stitching and shopping. What else could a girl ask for. Love all the goodies and redwork. I need to be on the lookout for that purple thang. I've seen it on several post.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Kaaren - congratulations on figuring out the links! Well done! You had quite the successful shopping trip - I love my purple thang! I've seen the Oliver Twist - you'll have to let me know how you like it. And the redwork is gorgeous!
Cheers!
You made the most of your day out and got loot with a purpose to boot.
The redwork is coming along and looks wonderful.
You did have a busy week. Shopping was very productive. And wow the gardening you did, I've been doing some of the same work in my garden. I love to see all the plants doing well.
The house for you and your sweetie is out there - you're just going to have to continue the search - it's waiting, though! :-)
Wonderful goodies from your visit to the quilt store(s) and Joann's.
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