The Triangle Quilt Challenge
On June 28, 2023 by PamEvery time I start a new quilt, I look for something different and challenging. The triangle quilt has lots of POINTS but, that is part of the fun and challenge of the quilt. I am definitely not perfect in matching my points. As I keep sewing it together, I am getting better at figuring things
40 Cheat Codes
On June 26, 2023 by PamThese are not mine but, when I read them I really felt I wanted to share them. I can’t imagine re-reading books, there just seems like too many good new ones. Many of these are just super great advice and keep you focused on moving forward in a positive way…every.single.day.
Summer Blooms
On June 23, 2023 by PamSince it officially summer, I thought I would share some of my newest summer blooms. We have been working on this garden for a couple of years and we are now in the process of expanding it to the other side of the house in front. We are hoping that soon we have a clover
Summer Solstice
On June 21, 2023 by PamI woke up this morning to summer. The sky was blue with big, fluffy white clouds. There was “heat” in the air. We have been trying to ride our bikes at 6:30 each morning – before it gets too hot. Summer solstice is simply an astronomical event that marks the longest day of the year
A Year of Dishcloths…Summer!
On June 19, 2023 by PamWith the 4th of July around the corner, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at the American flag pattern. The other to washcloths were made of thin cotton. I held two strands together for the blue and purple washcloths (called the Retro Ripple). The pattern called for stripes but, I adapted and used variegated cotton
The 2023 Sock Give-Away
On June 17, 2023 by PamI am getting very fast at knitting socks. Every month yields about 3 socks now – maybe even 2 pairs. I have now decided that it is time to try a new pattern. I have been creating toe-up socks. They are fairly straight forward and I have the pattern pretty much memorized – it is
Chive Blossom Vinegar and a Tribute to Re-connection with Jim and Melissa…
On June 11, 2023 by PamThis year, we have been expanding our podcasts by inviting guests to join us. Coming up, you will hear MORE STORIES by Melissa and Jim Wright. Part of this podcast has been re-connecting to Jim and Melissa. I went to high school with Jim and we worked together for many years in our former jobs.
Finding Joy in the Garden…and climate change…
On June 9, 2023 by PamI love gardening. This week, the garden has come alive with a reminder of the importance of beauty and colour in our lives. This week has also been a week of reminders about climate change. Climate change requires us to be smarter and being smarter in your garden can be a smart. I feel as
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