My Summer Garden
On June 27, 2022 by PamFrom roses to daisies to tomatoes, raspberries and herbs, summer is a beautiful time. My garden is small and filled with mostly perennials. I have pots of geraniums and succulents around the pool and all my house plants have come outside for the season. Ferns hang and sit on the front porch and there are
The Year of the Sock: June
On June 26, 2022 by PamI have continued to knit socks even during hot weather. Socks are actually a great summer knitting project because they are small (not heavy and hot like a big blanket). This month, it was 2 pairs of socks for children. I have attached the pattern – this pattern would be for children who in Kindergarten
My Finished Super-Large Sampler Quilt
On June 21, 2022 by PamToday was an amazing day! First of all, we have taken 4 days of vacation in Sarnia…with our bikes and beach gear…ready to relax…books and knitting and excellent food – and even some local theater later in the week. http://www.imperialtheatre.net/ Our first stop was a trip to Petrolia to pick up almost (only needs binding)
Outdoor Cushions
On June 16, 2022 by PamA simple project – sewing cushions to enhance our pool deck. These bright coloured cushions add colour and fun to your outdoor space. Use outdoor fabric and stuff with old pillow filling or any kind of filler…finish off with some blind stitching and enjoy.
Project Updates….
On June 13, 2022 by PamMy paper piecing bird is almost complete – in only needs a log cabin border – and I will have it framed for our bedroom. The baby romper has pockets…ready for a collar and ruffle and zipper…. The pillow to match our bedroom quilt is taking shape – the center panel of pillow one is
Quilting In June (and a little sewing)
On June 9, 2022 by PamI love multiple projects and so, I thought I would take a moment and share my June 2022 list. One of our bigger projects this year is putting together our new bedroom as empty nesters. It has been so much fun! Two of my projects are part of the room completion: pillows to match my
Getting Outside – Biking Adventures
On June 5, 2022 by PamThanks to the City of Welland http://welland.ca and probably the Region of Niagara and maybe even Fonthill – the Steve Bauer Trail is now paved all the way from Welland to Fonthill. Today, we jumped on our bikes and headed for Domenic’s for breakfast. https://www.domenicson20.ca/ I forgot to take a picture of the omelet but,
My Reading List – May 2022
On June 3, 2022 by PamThe Good German Dennis Bock Snow Flower and the Secret FanLisa See Responsibility Rebellion: An Unconventional Approach to Personal EmpowermentKain Ramsay The Last GospelDavid Gibbins What She WitnessedCole Baxter The Orphan’s TalePam Jenoff The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic IllnessMeghan O’Rourke When We Believed in MermaidsBarbara O’Neal My Name is Mary SutterRobin Oliveira The Golden CoupleGreer
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