This week, I finished A Place for Us. A Place for Us unfolds the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family, gathered together in their Californian hometown to celebrate the eldest daughter, Hadia's, wedding - a match of love rather than tradition. It is here, on this momentous day, that Amar, the youngest of the siblings, … Continue reading Book Date
Two items on my Year Of Projects list are to make a new work tote and complete my stitch sampler wrap. This week I worked on both. First, my tote bag. A few weeks ago I saw a YouTube video by Midnight Quilt Show about using stash fabric to create a tote. Turns out, the … Continue reading Works In Progress
We spend a lot of time at home. It is just easier...it is difficult for me to take both kids to a non-fenced playground as my son is a bolter/safety risk. So I try to make our back yard cute and fun. Friends donated no longer used sand boxes, I found the slide/climber at a … Continue reading Budget Landscape
Happy Monday! It is a happy Monday here-Summer Camp (i.e. Extended School Year) begins TODAY!!! That means back to a routine, which all of us need here at Summer Street. Although I am still reading The Lido and A Place for Us, I also picked up a few more books at my favorite book store … Continue reading Book Date
For the past two years I have really loved participating in the Ravelry group Year of Projects. It is a great way to motivate yourself to finish projects, try something new or difficult and gather inspiration from others posts. I have put things such as "learn to knit socks", "take a sewing class", "refurbish a … Continue reading Year of Projects 2018-2019
Ok, so I was totally going to be a grown up and make a legit muslin of the Made by Rae Cleo Skirt....but, I was/am too impatient. My first Cleo was a great learning experience, but the skirt was too big and did not flatter me. So for my second one, I once again chose … Continue reading Cleo #2
Another Ralvelry Year of Projects is ending and here is my recap. I wanted to finish my two half finished ponchos. I completed one: Pattern by One Dog Woof. Although I liked the look, it didn't fit me well. This was donated. Finish my Carlton Sweater. Well, I never even looked at it. I'll … Continue reading Year of Projects Round-up
