The Triangle Quilt Challenge
On 2023-06-28 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 2023-06-26 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 2023-06-23 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 2023-06-21 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 2023-06-19 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 2023-06-17 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 2023-06-11 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 2023-06-09 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
Turtles….All the Way Down – Baby Quilt
On 2023-06-07 by PamQuilting is a way of giving back. Most of my quilts go out into the world and they are not perfect…they are handmade. This little quilt will be sent out once the a new little one is born, all the way to British Columbia. I used some fabric that I had and some that I
Popcorn Anyone?
On 2023-06-05 by PamI am continuing my “Year of Dishcloths” journey this year. These popcorn dishcloths actually used the “popcorn stitch”. As I was crocheting it, I did think, several times, about how time consuming this stitch was – all to wash dishes with. The end result is beautiful and fun. Again, I reinforce that working through this
Crocheted Baby Blanket
On 2023-06-03 by PamThis little wee one has already been born and so, I am working diligently to complete it as soon as possible. Not everyone appreciates the beauty of handmade but, this mommy does and so, I will happily send it bouncing out to British Colombia to snuggle her new little girl. I recently read that we
May 2023 – My Reading List
On 2023-06-01 by PamIn the middle of the month, Barbara Kingsolver won a Pulitzer for her book, Demon Copperhead. I was in the process of reading (listening to) another of her novels, Flight Behaviour and it is my top pick for this month. Still Life by Louise PennyIt is the first in her Gamache series. I am determined
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