Month: May 2022
The Super Size Sampler Bedroom Quilt – More Pillow Accents
I have completed three beautiful pillow accents to compliment my quilt – that is currently being completed with a long arm machine. All of the pillows have been completed with the leftover fabric from the quilt. In total, I would like to complete about 6-8 pillows, including a couple of bolsters.
The Wanderer’s Wife – Organization Day!
We are making progress on our quilt. We have basically completed all the main blocks and we are working on the filler blocks. Last week, we decided that we really needed an organizational tool to keep track of everything. So, I commissioned my husband, Charles to create us just such an instrument. I have attached
The 2022 Sock Project: May
How many socks should we have after 5 months? We should have 10 pairs of socks. How many socks do we have? We have 7 pairs of socks. Who has NOT fulfilled their sock commitment? Charles Voth Which is your favourite colour way? Which pair of socks would you like?
Corner to Corner Box Stitch
Washcloth or Blankets Crocheted washcloths are a fun gift to tuck in with some homemade jam for a special birthday. You can easily mail them to a friend or roll them up, tie on a ribbon and use them for a favour for shower for a baby or a bride Pattern: First Box:Make a slip
A Little Update on the Wanderer’s Wife…
We had a short hiatus, but now we are back. Most of the main blocks are finished – we are on the last one and then we will be creating the “filler blocks” – of which there are many. We are now considering how to keep everything straight and so, a spread sheet will be
Pad Thai – Chicken, Tofu and Shrimp
It is so much fun to visit your children in their own homes. We took a trip to Hamilton to see Sebastian and prepared a meal together. Pad Thai is delicious – whatever the season. 3 chicken breasts, sliced 1 package of jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails removed (about 15) 1 package of extra firm tofu,
Quilted Pillows for a New Bedroom
While I wait for my great, big sampler quilt to be completed (large arm quilted), I am creating accent pillows for our new bedroom. The room is painted and ready to be finished with the quilt when it is ready. I am using the leftover pieces of fabric from the quilt, as well as some
Mother’s Day…
I love being a mom. I love it as much now as I did when my boys were little babies. I love watching them become strong and capable, deal with life as life comes and try to be the best versions of themselves. I miss having a mom – it is a gift – connection
Lamb Burgers with Charred Onions
It is BARBEQUE SEASON again! Try these simple and delicious burgers…fast and easy. Grilling the onions makes them SO delicious! Perfect for any quick and easy weeknight dinner. 4 large four inch red onion slices – sprayed. 2 ripe avocados1/2 cup of goat cheese herbed fetajuice from 1 lime1 sliced tomato or 8 large sundried
We Like Sewing and the Pinwheel Lunch Bag
It was a lot of fun to create this “stash-busting” project for Prime publishing! Try it!https://welikesewing.com/articles/stashbuster-pinwheel-quilted-lunch-bag/?t=2915
The APRIL SOCK – The 2022 Sock Project Continues….
Where is Charles’ sock? Well, he is 2 socks behind now – but, he has a lot of one sock wonders so, I am sure he will be able to catch up pretty fast. I have included the pattern for this one because it includes some fancy sti Size 8.5 women’sfoot Gauge: ?sts/inchPurple Yarn Toe
April 2022 Reading List
It is getting warmer, the pool will soon be ready to swim in – and my favourite leisure activity – floating and reading will begin. I found some great books this month – I highly recommend all of them. This is How It Is Laurie Frankel An American Marriage Tayari Jones Atlas of the Heart: