Sarah Braizear 1829 Start

Summer is passing by so quickly.  We have taken a few lovely trips to various locations, and I am feeling very rested. 

Life has given me more time to stitch, and I appreciate it so much.

Here is some of my work on Sarah Braizear 1829. 

I am stitching this sampler on 36 count summer khaki linen using the called for AVAS silk threads. What great fun it is stitching this one!  I have also completed the undulating vine across the top of it, but unfortunately I just don't have a photo of that progress.  This is a large sampler with a stitched area of approximately 30 by 30 inches.

Finally, last week we visited Lake George in the Eastern Sierra Mountains of California.  What a lovely place it is!  It is incredibly idyllic and peaceful there.

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stitching!

Back to the Routine

Sigh. Summer is over for me.

I returned 'unofficially' to work over two weeks ago, and I returned officially a week ago today.

Bye, bye summer. You were so relaxing....no stitching done for a few weeks now.

Updates on my Minnesota sampler are coming as well as a framed family heirloom --the sampler made by my Great Great Grandma in 1849.

Hope you're enjoying summer, if it's still summer where you are.

 Part of the Sampler stitched in 1849 by my Great Great Grandma

Sweet July- Quaker Diamonds Progress

Time is flying by quickly, and soon I will back at work. I have not been a very good blogger, have I?

I have managed to stitch a few hours during June. I also dragged out my old rotation notebook, so now I can track stitching time and spend a bit of time on each of my five projects.  One or more was started back in 2003 or perhaps earlier, so I guess it's time to get moving on those very old ones.

Here is a recent photo of Quaker Diamonds. I've done a bit more work after this one was taken, but you get the idea of how it's coming along. It's a fun stitch!  Please forgive the quality of the photo:

During June we took a short road trip across our state and into another state. It was a great time, but I am such a homebody I am always thrilled to get home.  I didn't stitch on my trip, in case you were wondering. I did bring it along 'in case', but never had the chance.

Some photos of our trip:

A beautiful planter at one of the places we stayed. I hope to do these sorts of succulents in one of our planters.

The Golden Gate Bridge

Homes in San Francisco- love the colors

The California coast near Pacific Grove

A fun place to eat in Carmel 

Dogs are allowed everywhere in Carmel.  Here's a pooch enjoying
a meal with its owner.

Even though it was fun to get away, it was grand to come home. We've been working in the yard a lot this summer, and we're enjoying all the colors out our window.

Thanks for stopping by today. What are you working on lately?

Summer Break

My summer break begins...again. Need I say more? I like what this author said:

Here's to a nice break for those of you who have one this upcoming summer, and maybe a bit of stitching for you and me, too!

Summer is Here, & So Are The Jacarandas!

My summer has begun, another school year is done. Every year it makes me feel a bit like a kid again. Well, maybe a little bit.

I hope to get in lots of stitching time this summer, and I think my first order of business is a bit more work on Quaker Diamonds.

We have lots of home improvement to do too, so we'll see how much time I can spend with a needle in hand.

On top of it, the jacaranda trees are blooming just around the corner. What a fine way to start my summer break. I love to walk down this street and be part of these purple blossoms.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Thinking of A Loved Vacation

Park Guell, a photo by Loves2Stitch2 on Flickr.

Just sitting here thinking about how much fun it was to visit Spain. I loved going to all the cities we visited, but a visit to Parc Guell in Barcelona was a treasured highlight.

I hope to dig out my stitching in the next few days as I have a few days off.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Lovely Photograph

Bora Bora Mont Otemanu, a photo by xaviermaire on Flickr.

I stumbled upon this just now and had to share it here. Wouldn't this be a beautiful sight to behold. Bora Bora--what a place!

Thanks, Xaviermaire, for a gorgeous photo.

Grand Hyatt, Kauai

Grand Hyatt, Kauai, a photo by loves2stitch2 on Flickr.

Can we go back right now? Tropical breezes would be so delicious!