This is happening outside Jane's window. Every time I go down our driveway, I see the mother robin sitting patiently in her nest. We are all excited to see the progress of those little eggs.
I finished the quilt with the exception of the binding. And I attempted to video the loopy quilting method and, you guys, it was horrible! I couldn't get the tripod in the right position and I have no way to attach my iphone to the tripod base so I used a large elastic headband and it kept slipping. The whole thing was extremely comical. I still want to do it and will. Now that the kids are home from camp, I'm going to put Jane to work manning the camera so I can focus on the sewing.
I've found myself obsessed with reading this triology. I cannot put them down – such page turners! I think I might actually be relieved when I finish the third book as it will allow me to move on to doing something else.
I watched this creativebug video over the weekend and promptly set about making a rope basket. It's incredibly fun and rewarding. Maybe you want to try? I can also recommend the shrinky dink jewellry video. Jane watched that and has been creating small charms for her necklace and bracelet creations.
And I'm painting…I started a new painting on Wednesday of last week, worked on it again on Friday and am heading out the door momentarily to go work on it more. Hopefully, I'll finish up today. The oil painting has been a wonderful new creative outlet for me. And a great way to stretch my creative muscles in a different way.
And you? What's been going on lately?
That nest!!! You’re full of productivity, you’re inspiring me to get going! xo
Oh boy, like Blair, you’re inspiring me! Not much has been going on with me other than wrangling kids and playing referee. And pouting about a running injury that has put me on hold – boo! I’ve been knitting bits, but nothing too exciting. I was just telling Matt last night that I need some inspiration (and a vacation!!).
We’d love to see your rope basket!
I have so many unfinished projects. Need to actually buckle down and finish the ones for other people. I made baskets with my mom as a kid and forgot about that until you mentioned it!
Those rope baskets are awesome! I need to try that.
This week I am teaching a kids sewing camp which is giving me the itch to get into my own sewing studio.
I was obsessed with trilogy too! So good. I have been learning Hungarian embroidery for peasant blouses!
summer…. i always think there will be so much time for me. clearly, this is not quite the case. one of my girls broke her leg at the very beginning of summer, so we’ve been far less active, which is unusual for us. luckily, my reading has not suffered! i read all the midwife books that the call the midwife series was based on. absolutely wonderful, funny, horrific (at times), and so very well written. our library had the first and i downloaded the others while away at the beach last week. i picked up the first in the trilogy you mentioned just yesterday…
What a treat to have the nest in perfect view! I hope you’ll post updates as the babies arrive.
Wow, I love all your projects and am amazed at how you juggle it with being such a busy and involved Mom. I have a million projects on my mind but am feeling a little overwhelmed this week….just unravelling from the school year that just ended and dealing with work deadlines. Yuck. I find myself jumping over here for inspiration a lot lately. Thank you and enjoy your summer!
I recently discovered your blog, and you are so inspiring! I was wondering if you belong to any sites like GoodReads or Shelfari? I’d love to know more about what you are reading, because I am always looking for good book recommendations. Thank you for your refreshingly honest blog!
That robin’s nest is so sweet. You’re so lucky!
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