tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372311122024-03-18T16:34:37.319-04:00 Crafting with the Stitch Witch.....Random rants on my life, cross stitch, crafting, family and ridiculous events of my life.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.comBlogger1060125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-89289173298575216472024-02-24T06:49:00.000-05:002024-02-24T06:49:10.116-05:00February 2024 <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Before the end of January, I did manage to eke out one of my January WIPGO’s. I actually was doing the hand-stitching sitting at the airport gate on my way to Tennessee. The WIPGO assignment was to fully finish the Civil War Huswif from Needlemade Designs. Parts were a little tricky and seams not are so straight but I say it makes it more authentic to Civil War times. That’s my story and I am sticking to it. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVlliibh5St43vCnc3nUImSv_ZAtP2zMRn-O_v3eJv_Jh0ey714Te6GN56UpcoXenzGzAVEvH2SCOV90UOgOzb4kf4E3MpxNzldRWj0Bn3SPV_7cq7Rov2QaztCJM784vLeMXQRO72Wera2Mzk6AjGZUQVQneKkY9vViF9eJ9DxWV-3usVZ7r/s2880/C8B43B64-05D0-4BDE-BD72-5A338E45BFB0-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVlliibh5St43vCnc3nUImSv_ZAtP2zMRn-O_v3eJv_Jh0ey714Te6GN56UpcoXenzGzAVEvH2SCOV90UOgOzb4kf4E3MpxNzldRWj0Bn3SPV_7cq7Rov2QaztCJM784vLeMXQRO72Wera2Mzk6AjGZUQVQneKkY9vViF9eJ9DxWV-3usVZ7r/w640-h640/C8B43B64-05D0-4BDE-BD72-5A338E45BFB0-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The kit included a website to research family members who may have been in the Civil War. Instead, I added my grandson’s name and 1st Pennsylvania as the first grandchild and he lives in PA.</div></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The beginning of February found me in Tennessee at my friend Diane’s. Her EGA Region has a great retreat so a couple of years ago I joined the Knoxville Chapter so I could attend. It makes for a nice excuse to visit Diane for a week and as a side bonus, to attend the retreat in Carson Springs. They always have little projects to do for us. The first one I did was this needlebook. The design had a pineapple on it for their 50th Anniversary. I talked to the gal that was in charge of the project and told her it was my Chapter’s 50 Anniversary as well and wondered if I could modify her design to fit my Chapter.…..by all means she said. Thank you Jennifer to all the leg work. She even had books with motifs to choose from. Stitched and finished in an afternoon, my kind of project. I am pleased with how it turned out.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bJ3LK0oAZY-EG_sRkcNSPmXcODGyTLI9e1_nIatvTVJnecEFjQv-lY-cMmcAb11w2O41dVqQweBas3UDx9Duo_YlK4P1Xysrc1EypBMP6FFHLtjhoZSj4ru-aY5nJ5a85rT3OEELdaMfVcU8ttMoHhiGKjdeIaLcs_YZaK6s2aNsrilBM2F1/s3221/IMG_4884.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3221" data-original-width="3022" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bJ3LK0oAZY-EG_sRkcNSPmXcODGyTLI9e1_nIatvTVJnecEFjQv-lY-cMmcAb11w2O41dVqQweBas3UDx9Duo_YlK4P1Xysrc1EypBMP6FFHLtjhoZSj4ru-aY5nJ5a85rT3OEELdaMfVcU8ttMoHhiGKjdeIaLcs_YZaK6s2aNsrilBM2F1/w600-h640/IMG_4884.jpeg" width="600" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The other class I took was a peyote beading class with Judi T of the Knoxville Chapter. I have only done peyote once before so I was slow but I was able to start and finish this pen cover in one day.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7N-l6MSb8XE3iQvplhh66lsXcFbZeqn8JpsrroooemVzFgr_cGZ4j7Wk41Lr9YRgRYqI8kbR_U8e8ywqgZu2zkWNeLhB19fXEgb4yExBEQZGwODDWX4yZ5jNZhw0zKfTKuC5ohVFnGezethCOM4TBec9OWTnvnhWZphWXxJwIgnbCLMO76T3/s3841/IMG_4886.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="3841" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7N-l6MSb8XE3iQvplhh66lsXcFbZeqn8JpsrroooemVzFgr_cGZ4j7Wk41Lr9YRgRYqI8kbR_U8e8ywqgZu2zkWNeLhB19fXEgb4yExBEQZGwODDWX4yZ5jNZhw0zKfTKuC5ohVFnGezethCOM4TBec9OWTnvnhWZphWXxJwIgnbCLMO76T3/w640-h182/IMG_4886.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the month of February I got so much stitching done that I cannot believe it. It is all due to 7 days stitching at Diane’s. I finished these two beaded hearts for <u>Hearts for Hospice</u> that my EGA is doing.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2GVzBhHfe6qPEngXMOtt5KBzNbZEUNPQURaxSRs6ZBsLU49psOfoBot0m-6M-t78jN-DRiXbGPda1rPD3CTZaqnRtGYoyDoGm8yIOfjKgqfg_akewoG9QZ2qyLQdrsyDEqUumvj4Sde_hcgAGhKyD3oTZpmFHQk7u_yuy9GJHEU0cpYPIMGB/s3772/IMG_4885.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2758" data-original-width="3772" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2GVzBhHfe6qPEngXMOtt5KBzNbZEUNPQURaxSRs6ZBsLU49psOfoBot0m-6M-t78jN-DRiXbGPda1rPD3CTZaqnRtGYoyDoGm8yIOfjKgqfg_akewoG9QZ2qyLQdrsyDEqUumvj4Sde_hcgAGhKyD3oTZpmFHQk7u_yuy9GJHEU0cpYPIMGB/w640-h468/IMG_4885.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I put in 7 hours - my February WIPGO assignment - on Merry Little Christmas from Willow Tree Designs. It was going so well that I continued stitching until finished. It doesn’t show up here but this is stitched on a pretty green, Vintage Willow.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjk_af9XWZa9sv4bLDLAduzriunc_crCzPOx-QrZaq1S_F-phV3FQsiRoyea4iMpIhaopybSwHCclOY0mhkqu_a06mTaPNDOfQl2wJVz_EcQfUb11fNDUCur5ONRop0IzzursoI81MSNMMRVlniJxAtqY587Qba9qePeC4KuAk265Qw6No7sO/s3022/IMG_4916.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2278" data-original-width="3022" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjk_af9XWZa9sv4bLDLAduzriunc_crCzPOx-QrZaq1S_F-phV3FQsiRoyea4iMpIhaopybSwHCclOY0mhkqu_a06mTaPNDOfQl2wJVz_EcQfUb11fNDUCur5ONRop0IzzursoI81MSNMMRVlniJxAtqY587Qba9qePeC4KuAk265Qw6No7sO/w640-h482/IMG_4916.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I put my WIPGO required 7 hours on my other February project, Rosewood Manor’s Barnwood Buttons. And again, since it was going so good, I just keep stitching to get it done. Since many of us don’t like how our stitches with white look, I gave DMC Floche a try. Jury is out still on the Floche. This landed in the WIP pile because I didn’t like the weight and feel of the fabric. The color, which doesn’t show up, is a pretty blue. Instead of working in hand, I put this in one of my Nurge hoops. I recently got rid of all my Q-Snaps and replaced them with a set of 4 sizes of Nurges which I am liking. Getting rid of the Q-snaps also freed up from space!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbdl6awQ1baP16di-LtH2MFyPWILdDs4LtEkcaGiOGhAo9gsXnpRjgDKAZ-sxAfjnVrC0MVWLfxhs1DZWOL97rhC1Qu-bkwGqw9ZWC5T0aWF9JdhAAX5E2kX8mRkbu4_MMBMelSrYOdgtFIiErQ2H5iA1BfvR6ll0T2Qj8QnsXinW8jiDbbN/s4030/IMG_4965.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="4030" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbdl6awQ1baP16di-LtH2MFyPWILdDs4LtEkcaGiOGhAo9gsXnpRjgDKAZ-sxAfjnVrC0MVWLfxhs1DZWOL97rhC1Qu-bkwGqw9ZWC5T0aWF9JdhAAX5E2kX8mRkbu4_MMBMelSrYOdgtFIiErQ2H5iA1BfvR6ll0T2Qj8QnsXinW8jiDbbN/w640-h190/IMG_4965.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I have all the verse in. Just a few more flower stems and the rest of the border under the verse. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I </span><i style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">know</i><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> I can get this down by the end of the month.</span><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I just had to get the buttons I have been saving out to ‘play’ with them.</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3beEQRFSo8yA7o0iBcgP_agNZuaGjXQ6H1yAFWIxOUIdHlG4NIyrSSBy5nQz-vak4dre7EYBU0y1NS2jvJaO37A47juo9-zl8i_WBxBVANWQRC5AhWfPnYNnKMXM_n95rRdblf_xMNwEWkqRWK5nyslYGa01vBvI7JDWS8GkXCRjhi3YcExD/s2880/5A12ACE3-60D6-465F-8FED-E0127C3887FE-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3beEQRFSo8yA7o0iBcgP_agNZuaGjXQ6H1yAFWIxOUIdHlG4NIyrSSBy5nQz-vak4dre7EYBU0y1NS2jvJaO37A47juo9-zl8i_WBxBVANWQRC5AhWfPnYNnKMXM_n95rRdblf_xMNwEWkqRWK5nyslYGa01vBvI7JDWS8GkXCRjhi3YcExD/w640-h640/5A12ACE3-60D6-465F-8FED-E0127C3887FE-COLLAGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I finished my SAL from the Blackbird Designs from a last September class in Kansas City. It is designed to finish as a Huswif but I don’t know. I am toying with adding rosebuds to the upper corners and framing it…..but for now it is a finish and off the WIP list. Fully finishing is a whole other endeavor.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG45HU5GJQv5NGNo0uOVvfVA_KiaMeRHQrOI9p86pPv-TVYjOH-ZvgYMos-b-LHHVGtIgFMU7YN3vLtrphvnMj40MYzUnShNl6SL9R7FmCOHhRA22bdStKxqj0aHAyU5iJd0M4qH4oFuEqLns1rDeHQVvxgANN8r53R8kdKhN7fVtKJdY_1T9/s3556/IMG_4882.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3556" data-original-width="2020" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG45HU5GJQv5NGNo0uOVvfVA_KiaMeRHQrOI9p86pPv-TVYjOH-ZvgYMos-b-LHHVGtIgFMU7YN3vLtrphvnMj40MYzUnShNl6SL9R7FmCOHhRA22bdStKxqj0aHAyU5iJd0M4qH4oFuEqLns1rDeHQVvxgANN8r53R8kdKhN7fVtKJdY_1T9/w364-h640/IMG_4882.jpeg" width="364" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">All these finishes lead me to check out and prioritize my WIPS. I had 24. I didn’t include class pieces; that is a rabbit hole I am not going down. I have more than several projects kitted and I am anxious to start more than a couple. Then there is always a new great must-have pattern that comes along. Thankfully nothing from the Nashville Market has swayed me so far. I made a pact with myself - six WIP’s done before I think about a new start. Considering my progress on Barnwood Buttons, I am close to four down so far in 2024. I have a guild class in April, a stitching cruise in September and a Retreat in November and each will involve a new start, another reason to stay away from my stash of kitted projects. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Perusing my own WIP parade lead me to my word of the year. I decided on MONOGAMOUS. Now let’s not get excited here, there is nothing nefarious going on. Doing WIPGO last year I realized what many of you already know……you get more done if you just stick to one project. Dare I add that stitching is not the only non-monogamous sector in my life? Take the bathroom curtains I made a few years back - still not hemmed. They have been on the list 4-ever right next to the infamous wall paper removal project from I am not saying when. Or that 100 day quilt I got all the way to Day 93 and stopped! My projects seem to be a lot like my stitching. I am gung-ho to start with and then something new and shiny comes my way or I need something new to work on to have the vim and vigor I feel at the beginning of a project. I seem to have no willpower to be able to stick to a job until it is finished. If I were to look up “side-track” in Webster’s Dictionary it would be no surprise if there were a reference me as a real life example. The worse part is this jumping from job-to-job usually happens when I am about 85% finished. Obviously I am project-oriented and not completion-oriented. For stitching I’d like to get down to maybe four ongoing projects. One you carry with you, one you cannot carry due to size or difficulty, one that is easy on the eyes and the last, an obligation stitch. For household projects, my delinquent culprits are on the list AGAIN this year and I really hope I can get my act together and they are not arrowed-over on the calendar to re-appear next year. So <i><u>monogamous</u></i> it is for me. Not sure how well that would be received as a pillow so I am won’t even try! And I am even more sure that while this sounds like such a good plan and I have even intention of carrying out it, I know me and I may very well stray from my good intentions. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Somehow, Miss Raegan turned 4 years old in February. Wow, where does the time go! Below is the day we had a tea-party in her family room. She insisted we use her teeny tiny cups and plates from her kitchen. All decked out in her favorite princess dress and her jewelry. She is a trip. I think a real life trip to a tea house is in our future.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMYGQdv9WkvnpxJO9tB2Mo4LGOzfyuWlQSCmfeHPIJZleCrm9OZc7YeBtBXA5MRyJVWWBKM7mtfL6cAANN1dC3okV_5ZKWuSHsGM5BRfE7LmNPXmvjYLSoRzgYaT2Q5X6hg0R0QS6L7D75Rul2yytAK3Bsk3MfPxBRaEqWoIfFViMnRmaJDjR/s4032/IMG_4727.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMYGQdv9WkvnpxJO9tB2Mo4LGOzfyuWlQSCmfeHPIJZleCrm9OZc7YeBtBXA5MRyJVWWBKM7mtfL6cAANN1dC3okV_5ZKWuSHsGM5BRfE7LmNPXmvjYLSoRzgYaT2Q5X6hg0R0QS6L7D75Rul2yytAK3Bsk3MfPxBRaEqWoIfFViMnRmaJDjR/w480-h640/IMG_4727.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Until next time, I will try to stay a monogamous stitcher. Check the comments with each post to see my reply to your comments! Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching!</span></p><p></p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-25786258734935880542024-01-29T09:35:00.003-05:002024-01-29T12:49:41.149-05:00January 2024 Update<p>Can you believe we are writing 2024? I mean, many of us remember Y2K….</p><p>For this new year I may jump on the band wagon of choosing a word for the year. I am just not sure what my word will be. I might choose SIMPLIFY. Hmm, PRIORITY comes to mind, MODERATION as well, and BALANCE. I need to simplify my life by managing what I commit myself to. It all sounds good when I say “Sure, I’m in!” It is not all needlework related which may be surprising. It may be helping my sister with a project, helping a friend with a quilt, or another friend with her garden, saying yes to a girl’s night out, jumping to help on a fundraiser and yes, agreeing to join in on a project, a retreat or an SAL. I WANT to do everything; every stitching weekend, girls weekend or event. It always sounds so good when I first say yes and then…… I believe that of all the things I have to offer, my time is the most valuable thing I can give which puts me in this quandary. Definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome…..I guess it makes be insanely creative and giving. And I guess that is not totally a bad way to be….. As I type I feel like trying to find balance is a recurring theme this time of year for me….the need to balance stitching, yard, chores, friends and life. Maybe my word should be REPEAT! I’ll have to think on this word of the year a bit……at least, in this instance, I am not jumping in head over heels with looking before I leap! </p><p>For January, most of my stitching time has been dedicated to what I call “obligation” stitching. It sounded like such a great idea to agree to doing a <u>Blessings Sampler SAL</u>. I did it with both feet in and needle and thread in hand. The concept is to stitch a piece, not necessarily a sampler, with a stitch count of at least 100 in one direction. I choose - or rather agreed to - to stitch <b>1889 Alphabets</b> by <b>Needlework Press</b>. Stitch count if 436 by 40. I calculated I needed to stitched 15 columns of the pattern each day to finish on time. Sounds doable right? Some days, I spend more time sleeping with a hoop in hand than I do stitching! I had my doubts that I could manage to finish this in January and so I am pleasantly surprised. Stitched on 28 count over one thread with the called for DMC colors.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9diXlTK9cjUJigYxHhLY2yeDQp0-WSvij9VAMgZUin8MY-QgMByCk7yDj_Kp_N1opm4t5poi4qqU-InFMkSXzDUrGhyF23QAAGPr8YTqWGmg_JXWd3UUwwpS9OUz8OpgmKbt4VEGtYw1D-VzoKdAKLX-vfLgzoMIVdM8FvD-1aeDnA6Lxbt-W/s4032/IMG_4842.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9diXlTK9cjUJigYxHhLY2yeDQp0-WSvij9VAMgZUin8MY-QgMByCk7yDj_Kp_N1opm4t5poi4qqU-InFMkSXzDUrGhyF23QAAGPr8YTqWGmg_JXWd3UUwwpS9OUz8OpgmKbt4VEGtYw1D-VzoKdAKLX-vfLgzoMIVdM8FvD-1aeDnA6Lxbt-W/w640-h480/IMG_4842.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyFBF_KYTPqDGuL_A_M3UvG0BdRY5_Jhy-5L4bvzpXAyxeo6gRBGT3MVGxx90YOWmuqgUyWKLMnYT4yPBx3xDGIX5Z3CKPxogNXLkN9pg6axqtCmsct9HizoG5I34JDdO3YpmCaClNBlo1KYV8JbvX7VqXekcqsel8OlNe037FI94Wvf84f0u/s4032/IMG_4844.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyFBF_KYTPqDGuL_A_M3UvG0BdRY5_Jhy-5L4bvzpXAyxeo6gRBGT3MVGxx90YOWmuqgUyWKLMnYT4yPBx3xDGIX5Z3CKPxogNXLkN9pg6axqtCmsct9HizoG5I34JDdO3YpmCaClNBlo1KYV8JbvX7VqXekcqsel8OlNe037FI94Wvf84f0u/w300-h400/IMG_4844.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>I had a plan on how to fully finish it but now that I am at that point, I am not so sure. <div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJSyrfHfUan25YVEzE42NiGOw6Zi97RFGvzpN2rA0ElZ-MOuDVlrIwvAQamcQHogyw60fZwms2Gci5gyudZiDnGxw_AbAi9vCzjVco18N_ePsIkCzPoypl5LnwB2pTWB04bnYOQ1HhiPnx9eNGTR7eqHPChfcrmpOLbR7qxHlXumavIBdPyUw/s4032/IMG_4845.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJSyrfHfUan25YVEzE42NiGOw6Zi97RFGvzpN2rA0ElZ-MOuDVlrIwvAQamcQHogyw60fZwms2Gci5gyudZiDnGxw_AbAi9vCzjVco18N_ePsIkCzPoypl5LnwB2pTWB04bnYOQ1HhiPnx9eNGTR7eqHPChfcrmpOLbR7qxHlXumavIBdPyUw/s320/IMG_4845.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I completely neglected WIPGO this month until this weekend but I am not beating myself up over it. One of my assignments was to fully finish the Civil War Huswif from NeedleMade Designs. I started this weekend to prep for hand assembling. I hope to get the outside prepped leaving me with just the attachment of the twill tape by hand. Good airport work! I know I will be able to fit in work the other number called over the next 11 months. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs3vcuG4ql_l-nBmMMn-ltwX5bDNbhWF2hsUgM-dj-6YyEM5Iz8tiHBoUbCx3xW9oyC31zoIsSGMewKN0yIAWD0BWVI0r45Fzj0m5wwiiFS8EDWKsohwK27Uw55C7mPqDGmLj-Owc3vugZa7-tqRBn-S0u9frHjDS9aYm6Roz0JgMP7-T48xn/s4032/IMG_4846.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs3vcuG4ql_l-nBmMMn-ltwX5bDNbhWF2hsUgM-dj-6YyEM5Iz8tiHBoUbCx3xW9oyC31zoIsSGMewKN0yIAWD0BWVI0r45Fzj0m5wwiiFS8EDWKsohwK27Uw55C7mPqDGmLj-Owc3vugZa7-tqRBn-S0u9frHjDS9aYm6Roz0JgMP7-T48xn/w480-h640/IMG_4846.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p>Back to Camp WannaStitch in OCMD. It is always a good weekend. I think this must be the 10th year I have attended this EGA event. No classes, just seeing old friends and meeting new ones. This year there was a mix up with tables and four first-timers didn’t have a place to sit together on the second morning. Robin to the rescue. We happened to have four empty chairs. It was nice to meet Barb, Sue, Karen and Barbara. We found we had mutual friends, mutual interests, and much laughter ensued. One even has a Floss Tube channel. They will now be our table mates every year going forward. </p><p>For progress this month, I got a fair bit accomplished on <u>The Sweet Birds Sing</u> from <b>Blackbird Designs</b>. My goal is to be completed by May 1st and I know I will beat that deadline. With dedicated stitching time coming this week, I might even be able to finish while in Tennessee.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTL9lS_gDMrcXO6qioLt1tXJx3J2vQ0xEk5137Gg2n7p6lez_e6SqCQ3pF4hXKoFf3682DGaVrrHdcxca1yhriWd0zyVP5atgEnTDH74wodkEyPQ4HC8nazbexLKoFue6sbF8zapI-m6DfpiHOdsluZFnRI_vnVrkxLu1CSVTXvFCSMGxRmQp/s4032/IMG_4847.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTL9lS_gDMrcXO6qioLt1tXJx3J2vQ0xEk5137Gg2n7p6lez_e6SqCQ3pF4hXKoFf3682DGaVrrHdcxca1yhriWd0zyVP5atgEnTDH74wodkEyPQ4HC8nazbexLKoFue6sbF8zapI-m6DfpiHOdsluZFnRI_vnVrkxLu1CSVTXvFCSMGxRmQp/w480-h640/IMG_4847.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>My year long SAL is almost a month in. <u>The Temperature Tree</u>, adding a leaf daily with the floss color based on the high temperature of the day. <strike>Mid-month I also got extra stitching time in while I had four days of babysitting. Once the kiddos were in school and pre-school, I had from about 10 to 2:30 to chill until it was time to start the afternoon pick-up run. </strike> I laugh at myself, <i>I thought,</i> I would get stitching time in but then there was snow, violin lessons, virtual learning and you get the picture. I have to add the leaves from last week and still have the rest of the branches to stitch. I am debating about packing it to go to Tennessee as well. It will depend on how much room is available in my suitcase.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3s2nGv5YzDjUXLaY9TwSDw-WwHwAAzO4Y1QJe3qh4dykckLcDwkWkzKXsph7G7Ii3ANJnT0XcXE4eoRK5rNf0DrE_h2ZAOuoNxqa13ZFFUJFzIGQ9TRTGdVPoZq64hdBWTexijAadH85W4uFpN7_Fs_74xtBY_P48HzupDlPOgRTs-iQLggf2/s4032/IMG_4848.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3s2nGv5YzDjUXLaY9TwSDw-WwHwAAzO4Y1QJe3qh4dykckLcDwkWkzKXsph7G7Ii3ANJnT0XcXE4eoRK5rNf0DrE_h2ZAOuoNxqa13ZFFUJFzIGQ9TRTGdVPoZq64hdBWTexijAadH85W4uFpN7_Fs_74xtBY_P48HzupDlPOgRTs-iQLggf2/w480-h640/IMG_4848.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Tomorrow I am taking off for Tennessee. I am going to Chattanooga to stay with a friend for a week. During that time we will head to Knoxville for a 4 day EGA retreat. This will be the second year I have attended. It is a great time both with Diane, Pat and with the Knoxville EGA. <p></p><p>As always, thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching. </p><p><br /></p></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-9442660223129502942024-01-02T18:01:00.001-05:002024-01-07T04:16:47.202-05:00Reading 2023<p>I didn’t read - or honestly listen to - as many books as last year but I am still reading/listening at a great pace. Maybe if I were not a seamstress in a former life, I was an archivist or I was a Librarian!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7fc_LDQ6ZaR3_alSdsJwngD9ZnbDH3z9ZZHSKYY1_DfN-e0sfWnUR-rLD1WxlPstaqdDHYIDvR9y8Mnxx_tf-8XYqcQ9QjPwdDqKYcu86t_-e9-m9eJDYo56nUHn4wV10NL-IBNnvlfeTVFjDLCCcRkF2StwVe4qKpFtDh93d_WKr8aN-rPr/s2079/IMG_4633.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2079" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7fc_LDQ6ZaR3_alSdsJwngD9ZnbDH3z9ZZHSKYY1_DfN-e0sfWnUR-rLD1WxlPstaqdDHYIDvR9y8Mnxx_tf-8XYqcQ9QjPwdDqKYcu86t_-e9-m9eJDYo56nUHn4wV10NL-IBNnvlfeTVFjDLCCcRkF2StwVe4qKpFtDh93d_WKr8aN-rPr/w296-h640/IMG_4633.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Shortest book - <b>Always With You</b>, 145 pages</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4NXsJIor5oh6cm01NtWpdSF2VCFFNQMmkB1BxWdWC2uW2tBcgZ0W143cN2OMDtvHz8WMxb6qr_iv30wek72O-9d1-YwPP9-q80i9ZXMoWIb-VgX-6U0sa8X2oG-jj8rvbnnit6Xknwcx16JN6Ol__EiVzm4YcCRTqODUy5mWLqvOBS4JEZ1i/s475/IMG_1727.jpeg" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4NXsJIor5oh6cm01NtWpdSF2VCFFNQMmkB1BxWdWC2uW2tBcgZ0W143cN2OMDtvHz8WMxb6qr_iv30wek72O-9d1-YwPP9-q80i9ZXMoWIb-VgX-6U0sa8X2oG-jj8rvbnnit6Xknwcx16JN6Ol__EiVzm4YcCRTqODUy5mWLqvOBS4JEZ1i/w265-h400/IMG_1727.jpeg" width="265" /></a>Longest book - <b>The Castle of Kings</b>, 656 pages<br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some favorites books of 2023. </p><p>First, I fell in love with David Baldachi again this year and, new to me, Harlan Coben. I read some popular books like <b>Lessons in Chemistry</b> - anxious to watch the movie as well as the <b>Boys in the Boat</b> movie which was also an excellent read several years ago.</p><p>I read <b>Spare</b> due to the affection so many of us have for the monarchy. It was well written but being a true fan of the Queen and Royal Family……</p><p>I think the best books of the year, in no particular order have to be</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnbanGkqXQRKDej3Uvc6QUJPf0wyLu9F2IoY0epiQdhJWOkNMGj5N-1rgT0I9Zatz5LgopS_4r71BD79-cyI4WK-QjrxgHTSjHdMNryUIWpI4If5TDweA6dsHaFnm5-Um6nPFKfq8zwuPdLbA9poC6haOuKVhgdjKZ7hzWEQZfn7ycGL88Wkw/s400/IMG_1728.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="256" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnbanGkqXQRKDej3Uvc6QUJPf0wyLu9F2IoY0epiQdhJWOkNMGj5N-1rgT0I9Zatz5LgopS_4r71BD79-cyI4WK-QjrxgHTSjHdMNryUIWpI4If5TDweA6dsHaFnm5-Um6nPFKfq8zwuPdLbA9poC6haOuKVhgdjKZ7hzWEQZfn7ycGL88Wkw/w256-h400/IMG_1728.jpeg" width="256" /></a><b>The Day the World Came to Gander </b> - I was amazed, I was in awe, I cried, I had my faith in humanity restored. 5 stars for sure </p><p><b>Coal River</b> by Ellen Marie Wiseman - The author had the ability to take me to the horrors and corruption of working in the coal mines of western PA. It hit home because my father ran away from his home in in Western PA, in the 1920’s at the end of his senior year of high school….nothing to look forward to but working in the mines. </p><p><b>The Accidental Tourist</b> by Anne Tyler - Not a new book but still enjoyable.</p><p><b>The German Wife</b>, by Debbie Rix - Always a sucker for World War II stories, this is s story about the wife of a concentration camp doctor who’s husband would not divulge was he was doing. How it lead to their divorce and her subsequent immigration to America and her life post WW2.</p><p><b>Tiffany Girls</b>, Shelley Noble - Light, entertaining reading with a bunch of history about Tiffany Glass. </p><p><b>A Fever in the Heartland</b> by Timothy Egan - This is not on my best books read list but rather the most disturbing book read list. I heard a recommendation for this book on a podcast that I listen to, The Book Case (Charlie Gibson and his daughter Kate). This book was most upsetting because it was true. It focuses on the KKK and the corruption rampant throughout the local as well as high up in the state government in Indiana in the 1920’s.</p><p>So when you are not stitching, keep on reading!</p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-72156261713058539302023-12-27T11:23:00.004-05:002024-01-01T06:54:58.198-05:002023 Round-up Updated<p>When looking back, what a year! Lots of travel, lots of stitching, lots of fun, lots of finishes, lots of good times.</p><p>I did start December down 17 pounds from last year but I can say that I have to loose 6 of those pounds again. Thanksgiving, holiday parties, and the holidays in general, have sabotaged the diet. On a better note, I was able to finish up 2023 with an almost completed WIPGO board. My November task was to fully finish <b>My Stitcher’s Heart </b>from<b> Hands on Design</b>. The first problem I encountered was I couldn’t find the finishing kit. I did find it, right in plain sight, the next day. For 2023, I completed every assignment but the full finish of My Stitchers Dream. I have no plans for Saturday and Sunday so I hope I can make a measurable amount of progress before year’s end. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiNRt8jrX3YJz-C6rv3YFBBJtApox1Jd4F13Bt1vOND_sk-IaBff4WGoR-gmo190PyLVSKqBL7WENIDyUsZ89OQIL6eeEHrYlL_-8GieetSdX78kmu3uz_P-VVpO6CE-aFkVXdARvrt-BKwySnRRRfJBITURzRjeuLTAjqERL9ahvr9WLzmN9/s4032/1DBDD03E-FE38-4BAB-97A5-F580E163574B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiNRt8jrX3YJz-C6rv3YFBBJtApox1Jd4F13Bt1vOND_sk-IaBff4WGoR-gmo190PyLVSKqBL7WENIDyUsZ89OQIL6eeEHrYlL_-8GieetSdX78kmu3uz_P-VVpO6CE-aFkVXdARvrt-BKwySnRRRfJBITURzRjeuLTAjqERL9ahvr9WLzmN9/w480-h640/1DBDD03E-FE38-4BAB-97A5-F580E163574B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was able to complete all the finishing except for painting and lining the box. I had an issue with my supplies. I’ll leave it that the sealer had an old fashioned price tag on it so it pre-dates bar codes! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf8uFq2xedeo519P27-SmUIGv2cSW_RPR_v2kojPW8BiuFnR-J25Mg9JM693Nw0HR2bF7ktkyLdUF1jabF81Wl8GA7lSk8SUZr2EMMNUj9A99n47Bote7eeOX-kD8myD_gkmqqxE0hMziZI_ekfUYt2I5TBbYhhNMvjNgd9GizwXpCyxtYPEx/s4032/IMG_4621.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf8uFq2xedeo519P27-SmUIGv2cSW_RPR_v2kojPW8BiuFnR-J25Mg9JM693Nw0HR2bF7ktkyLdUF1jabF81Wl8GA7lSk8SUZr2EMMNUj9A99n47Bote7eeOX-kD8myD_gkmqqxE0hMziZI_ekfUYt2I5TBbYhhNMvjNgd9GizwXpCyxtYPEx/w480-h640/IMG_4621.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>December’s assignments for WIPGO were one motif on <b>Teresa Kogut’s Land That I Love.</b> On the left is how far I got; on the right, where I started. I’m getting there. And I am totally counting the center border flower and the basket of flowers as a full motif. I really would love to get this finished in 2024.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2ueglw21dZe-HYQd-WujGI2G0IIy7iyRblGRsFQ8eI2JUyyj99cW3jU0m4xX6A6s-hGp0VsPEsvrXxvIQgn7i2x-qsTieflyC6qlN9HLsjMjxzv_gWyeid-1kRECTH2di2jzfENB4peYRQnRi1FnID8Nt6IoP4RawJ1TiTy6_H18U-7z_gQd/s3196/7F157066-50E4-4DBA-BF0F-BDFB0CF4C451-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3196" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2ueglw21dZe-HYQd-WujGI2G0IIy7iyRblGRsFQ8eI2JUyyj99cW3jU0m4xX6A6s-hGp0VsPEsvrXxvIQgn7i2x-qsTieflyC6qlN9HLsjMjxzv_gWyeid-1kRECTH2di2jzfENB4peYRQnRi1FnID8Nt6IoP4RawJ1TiTy6_H18U-7z_gQd/w640-h480/7F157066-50E4-4DBA-BF0F-BDFB0CF4C451-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My other December assignment was to stitch and fully finish a Halloween ornament. This ornament was from the stash of a friend who passed away last January. It will always be a special memory of Donna for me.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppycaU8NQyYptyM220RGa8AB_51Kr3doHNlKvo9CcCwNhGJvl8wWfH6pKH2KHdNsCoKaCPBcoknnt_av_ax73FTXOFM1nsSXwvlln4MEcZf0hyWqFacdIOzzRMTGaC6tfzrgodO3oRvHkftj0jRtVPH9eTdS_YAG6Fk0cgsK13I_QPDTf_0jh/s4032/IMG_4487.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppycaU8NQyYptyM220RGa8AB_51Kr3doHNlKvo9CcCwNhGJvl8wWfH6pKH2KHdNsCoKaCPBcoknnt_av_ax73FTXOFM1nsSXwvlln4MEcZf0hyWqFacdIOzzRMTGaC6tfzrgodO3oRvHkftj0jRtVPH9eTdS_YAG6Fk0cgsK13I_QPDTf_0jh/w300-h400/IMG_4487.jpeg" width="300" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Of course I have signed up for <b>2024 WIPGO</b>. Somehow even with all the finishes I accomplished in 2023, I didn’t reduce the number of WIP’s I have. Here’s hoping in 2024. </span></div></div><p></p><p></p><p>I was fortunate - and I know it - to have been able to travel for pleasure both far and wide. Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland…..I somehow managed, at minimum, at least a weekend trip each month. The scary part is this time last year I only had one event on my calendar. For next year, I’ve already got plane tickets reserved for January, signed up for five (no-class) retreats already, I have a week in the Outer Banks booked (I’ve never been), a cruise booked for September and a trip to Kentucky in November. It is difficult being retired!</p><p>In September, I signed up for a Secret Stitching Pal through my guild. Here are the goodies my Secret Stitcher sent to me for Christmas. A beautifully stitched and finished ornament, a JBW chart, little snips and a thread holder. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32Qae7qTrsYl0SfsOWzrGjTHRcitcRFn8dPfBOfu0aJ7yplCQyQrK3dbkQFSn4nVb7XWyiYHvBxdNaAzYKxIo-vow2azeti7Xf7AGQQXJpUsy1B8qJoqagprxGzKTa_ocNU2k7MUK22jGbCbXbQlUqrwgT32kRPKum9GU9MZ2mUO94gxgAeaf/s4032/IMG_4433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32Qae7qTrsYl0SfsOWzrGjTHRcitcRFn8dPfBOfu0aJ7yplCQyQrK3dbkQFSn4nVb7XWyiYHvBxdNaAzYKxIo-vow2azeti7Xf7AGQQXJpUsy1B8qJoqagprxGzKTa_ocNU2k7MUK22jGbCbXbQlUqrwgT32kRPKum9GU9MZ2mUO94gxgAeaf/w480-h640/IMG_4433.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaITyvKfmYSyn7qz_rtvszEvUOpQm2KMkPJLCPx2Lcef4kvRuQa9NVJOo1iugXNJU-7HPRz8D_TmyGM2PhJ973Mf1MCSRaJCQQmKQDlF7q31-vnlKcNet90Ct2zB6ZGwow3TSpPD34DvusqWE-oae8g1mMdXH-qRMkaJq5o5pOes-OpCHhpy24/s4032/EAA66D84-918D-44CD-98EE-0E39B777BBEB.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaITyvKfmYSyn7qz_rtvszEvUOpQm2KMkPJLCPx2Lcef4kvRuQa9NVJOo1iugXNJU-7HPRz8D_TmyGM2PhJ973Mf1MCSRaJCQQmKQDlF7q31-vnlKcNet90Ct2zB6ZGwow3TSpPD34DvusqWE-oae8g1mMdXH-qRMkaJq5o5pOes-OpCHhpy24/w300-h400/EAA66D84-918D-44CD-98EE-0E39B777BBEB.jpeg" width="300" /></a>I laugh as I think of stitching plans for next year…..stitching plans never seem to manifest themselves quite as I think they will. But, alas, I can fantasize. </p><p>I have signed up for the <b>Blessings Sampler Challenge</b> on FB. I <strike>think I may</strike> know I picked something too ambitious but I’ll have to give it the old college try. Current top contender is the <b>1889 Alphabets</b> by <b>Needlework Press</b>. The criteria of the SAL is that at least one measurement is 100 stitches and to finish the sampler in January. It is supposed to mean you will have good luck for the year. This one is 436 by 40. OMGosh, that means I need to do 110 by 40 stitches each week. Ugh. I think I will focus in on being happy with whatever I get finished and not put pressure on myself. It’s not too late to change to something slightly smaller I guess. And I really like <b>Sally Spencer </b>by<b> Birds of a Feather</b>. Its stitch count is 156 by 156. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32gpag-UG9YLL2r-dHYL2UvdA4JCtwcGaMmo0L-PDt09Eg20xRE1Z71QMS4XA6bQBwRoB-oh4wT7QyOLsxYrvvh2dZqwp-TnYoYdavQUQRgFQMYJKgC5rFxc0opslfaxZ2I7FcJiPQ9_jo3Vqo0qeGgh3qGUnaP8luJQdToA8wpzkA_-6UkiA/s4032/IMG_4489.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32gpag-UG9YLL2r-dHYL2UvdA4JCtwcGaMmo0L-PDt09Eg20xRE1Z71QMS4XA6bQBwRoB-oh4wT7QyOLsxYrvvh2dZqwp-TnYoYdavQUQRgFQMYJKgC5rFxc0opslfaxZ2I7FcJiPQ9_jo3Vqo0qeGgh3qGUnaP8luJQdToA8wpzkA_-6UkiA/w480-h640/IMG_4489.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Another SAL for the year is the <b>Temperature Tree </b>by<b> Stitchin’ Mommy </b>on<b> Etsy</b>. The idea is that each leaf of the tree represents a day of the year. The color you stitch that leaf is determined by the high temperature of the day. I have a friend locally, one in Florida and another Tennessee working on this too. It will be fun to see our differences. I am working to get the trunk and a couples branches stitched before January 1st. In addition to adding the leaves each week, I will work on the next branch to hopefully I will stay ahead of the leaves! I am stitching this with one thread on 28 count over 1. It is proving a bit rough on the eye sight!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWM8YzidasUWPVUsYZqhg216P5h3uPHHyBRQ7oip__2vC-UPeyWNLVdFk_UctwG1AZ8KooV-FsPMQldYaJW-K7tf-g_2iKYcDRDNxpi2CfFzxWdrF2ZggCTEBiFHdCX0Bq8RqtsAY3n8skuPvDtOCOUovbBy37nFS6jZm1eAD0f5eR39_ga4G/s4028/1989ABD7-3BB0-4B12-9A14-9342C9E49206.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2430" data-original-width="4028" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWM8YzidasUWPVUsYZqhg216P5h3uPHHyBRQ7oip__2vC-UPeyWNLVdFk_UctwG1AZ8KooV-FsPMQldYaJW-K7tf-g_2iKYcDRDNxpi2CfFzxWdrF2ZggCTEBiFHdCX0Bq8RqtsAY3n8skuPvDtOCOUovbBy37nFS6jZm1eAD0f5eR39_ga4G/w640-h386/1989ABD7-3BB0-4B12-9A14-9342C9E49206.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>With the holiday pressing down and holiday parties and events, I put my Quilter’s Station SAL aside for most of December. I was far enough ahead and I hope during the last week I will be able to catch up and be on schedule for our group’s January Zoom check in.<p>I finished Heart in Hand 2018 Collectors Heart. I am not sure how these will be finished. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzhrHvWlzNSKZMlU1n1Pcsd8nPMF6JaVBCTK4gUDuGHU7Sj_uXKf9qQm4hKp5kbu59hM7TcP-HYvo8xusU19d1Kq-tlWoZ7rqhQgz1AwJ4SgnKiysVcL2ztogzCowuL3cOmhf-5LkiT1dOlC1-chuEYcmLhp_y4TBBt7prl2W8NPSaBcOOxlO/s4032/IMG_4603.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzhrHvWlzNSKZMlU1n1Pcsd8nPMF6JaVBCTK4gUDuGHU7Sj_uXKf9qQm4hKp5kbu59hM7TcP-HYvo8xusU19d1Kq-tlWoZ7rqhQgz1AwJ4SgnKiysVcL2ztogzCowuL3cOmhf-5LkiT1dOlC1-chuEYcmLhp_y4TBBt7prl2W8NPSaBcOOxlO/w480-h640/IMG_4603.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stitched nearly a negligible amount of the pumpkin from Fat Quarter Shop. This is on the outer edges of my radar. It will become more central on that screen the closer to October we get.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NB47ixv8ul3ynti0zvI-yO43yLjZWQNZUjKTJ46St-DONlrxwkGxGMb9artxgl49oyaLPWritI40Udrafgpa8zHY5J_0pdQGE5_HdoIjUW82HLXCCdPUGWQSXES8Z5zxqxeRmgMJ3nvMVQzkLJljgrjWn1cWgMJBjBACMQTbQCAred-VlrcT/s3196/4D2B009C-8FD7-4027-8349-20BD55EB49D4-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3196" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NB47ixv8ul3ynti0zvI-yO43yLjZWQNZUjKTJ46St-DONlrxwkGxGMb9artxgl49oyaLPWritI40Udrafgpa8zHY5J_0pdQGE5_HdoIjUW82HLXCCdPUGWQSXES8Z5zxqxeRmgMJ3nvMVQzkLJljgrjWn1cWgMJBjBACMQTbQCAred-VlrcT/w640-h480/4D2B009C-8FD7-4027-8349-20BD55EB49D4-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>More recently, Christmas was a blast with the family here. Every year since my grandchildren have been born, with the except of 2020 because of COVID, my grandbabies have gone to sleep on Christmas Eve at my house and woke on Christmas morning under my roof. This may be the last year and but I said that last year. Good fun, family and laughter abounded. Cookie making, game playing, gingerbread house making, snuggles and hugs and squeals of glee. My heart was full as was my belly.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHXNZajrWEyMdOwPUocAhKxTTHZIiE57QbttPSuwgRxibwAJYbYC8TZB16Urp40rh1Wu1upvekyv1d_29MUOx-WeyY4qgwbhh1haPXXxDhunLQro40k-Mbi0BS4CHzHAq_BFafwyRFr3X8cUuyU8fYB1yfHHYHM7Pbn7QNGUxoUd-Ma7MMUul/s2880/5C607904-8841-4305-8A5C-2FABE0C52942-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHXNZajrWEyMdOwPUocAhKxTTHZIiE57QbttPSuwgRxibwAJYbYC8TZB16Urp40rh1Wu1upvekyv1d_29MUOx-WeyY4qgwbhh1haPXXxDhunLQro40k-Mbi0BS4CHzHAq_BFafwyRFr3X8cUuyU8fYB1yfHHYHM7Pbn7QNGUxoUd-Ma7MMUul/w640-h640/5C607904-8841-4305-8A5C-2FABE0C52942-COLLAGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I wish for all my friends, both those I see and those that are virtual, that your holiday season was full, your 2023 was a good one, yours stitches plentiful, your frogging minimal and that your 2024 is even better.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching! </p><p><br /></p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-93534907592370972023-12-04T19:24:00.003-05:002023-12-05T17:21:53.666-05:00December Starting up with Finishes<p>I ended November and started December with a little side trip. My friend, who lives in Tennessee but was visiting family in NJ, had an obligation and had to drive from NJ to Tennessee to go back home. It is an 11 hour drive and she said she wouldn’t be back in NJ for Christmas because the doing the drive alone is getting to be too much. So what do retired stitching friends do, they say we will come with you and share the driving. Down we went on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and returned December 4th.</p><p>We had a great time and the week flew by and we were on our way back to NJ before we knew it. Our mornings were running an errand or two (if a visit to Hobby Lobby counts as an errand), lunch out and then back home to stitch away the afternoon and evening. I made more progress in the last week than I expect to the rest of the month which is why I am doing my post early. </p><p>Knowing I can’t stitch while in the car, I took some of my trims to wind on bobbins from Madam Sew. I decided to group them on the cards by color rather than type. I have most of my trims now on either these bobbins or on ones I made as seen below. Madam Sew’s are sturdier and larger. Mine were made by decoupaging a print out on comic board. I have already ordered two more sets of bobbins from Madam Sew to finish up my remaining trims……because you know we save every piece of trim or ribbon that comes our way. Having these wrapped will make it easier to find just the right trim when doing finishing. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxXpBfKW4dj9e5rbppoUjZMQu-bRn640FwYIIIFC6J8Selv0xI1Df1xBp-8ETYu5BmQLXp5zul2Ns26nubeQZKr2bmevgEI8dSo6KH1IaX1dgcnPJvLFxPcnp9LPiNZxZ1GFCO4N5qnHoi8qf2hndhNPLDMpJwHB0mp9vRWI1UhM3tu9eiUlS/s2880/15C50C96-533F-4C45-8E15-D9025A174154-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxXpBfKW4dj9e5rbppoUjZMQu-bRn640FwYIIIFC6J8Selv0xI1Df1xBp-8ETYu5BmQLXp5zul2Ns26nubeQZKr2bmevgEI8dSo6KH1IaX1dgcnPJvLFxPcnp9LPiNZxZ1GFCO4N5qnHoi8qf2hndhNPLDMpJwHB0mp9vRWI1UhM3tu9eiUlS/w640-h640/15C50C96-533F-4C45-8E15-D9025A174154-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just under the wire before the end of the month, I was able to fully finish November and December from A Year of Celebration from HOD. It was one of my November WIPGO assignments. <span style="text-align: left;">I pre-cut the batting, backing and mat board before my road trip. That is half the battle. It was easy to fully finish them. Six months down and six to go. </span>Now if only I could get the numbered tiles moved to the proper place for December!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS9WJCBaN51PtrbGc8hshCbUs7PekFvRjGoFHhNRnJ4sJN0JDCFVBEoVNs6WwqpYvejC8AJprrtyWjaj9ClyTQ_Nu04ByxEwnnwWv5KDT_i89u9ydulaUT1iPOmUQXxCBwYi981xSW2GDyJCe3LxUSKm3oZmWggbPmlIqKJlDVO0jIBaTf7bo/s3196/0BCB9606-24E4-46DA-969F-ED8858618587-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3196" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS9WJCBaN51PtrbGc8hshCbUs7PekFvRjGoFHhNRnJ4sJN0JDCFVBEoVNs6WwqpYvejC8AJprrtyWjaj9ClyTQ_Nu04ByxEwnnwWv5KDT_i89u9ydulaUT1iPOmUQXxCBwYi981xSW2GDyJCe3LxUSKm3oZmWggbPmlIqKJlDVO0jIBaTf7bo/w640-h480/0BCB9606-24E4-46DA-969F-ED8858618587-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>On the 30th, I worked on my Halloween stitch. I may be able to wrap this one up on the 13th if it turns out to be a good stitching day for me.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs28IweiyxSgz2tX1iASjfndytbnr4XUtq9vZAzpJ90ig8ticPXxtNvgkcK4tHY-Ya6MrcXHUZzCzRUux-7yCYHT5Dw41aw3I2U17fl0CnvS12jngy0xJsAdDNBmHJkuja0DeV-uWU1iPonPFjv9yrWmFMnJS1js3RzXtMv3ucWqV0u8bkrJyB/s4032/E64190F9-0EA2-4694-9BD8-5A5246753FA8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs28IweiyxSgz2tX1iASjfndytbnr4XUtq9vZAzpJ90ig8ticPXxtNvgkcK4tHY-Ya6MrcXHUZzCzRUux-7yCYHT5Dw41aw3I2U17fl0CnvS12jngy0xJsAdDNBmHJkuja0DeV-uWU1iPonPFjv9yrWmFMnJS1js3RzXtMv3ucWqV0u8bkrJyB/w480-h640/E64190F9-0EA2-4694-9BD8-5A5246753FA8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished the “January” branch for my temperature tree. On the right below, is my friend Lisa’s temperature tree. I want to get at least the January and February branches done before the 1st of the year.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZMhNsDUQ6EjHtPtcULmmaBFIaIqnw4aotn584Yye5Z1DztFRt51OrFo_7_XMhzitJ2l9Eyv0e4Keq8W-qiIc883Kp_Vuy_qYQlgFNNdaNdlXimrtsSX_KEJ1uYlgkTIIhFZ4r7jHYTpJUGAQnW2vofIfkApg5vginS10PiljdD9kT7uc4hjf/s3196/210E3B4D-C59B-4BFB-9D4F-784DF281B30D-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3196" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZMhNsDUQ6EjHtPtcULmmaBFIaIqnw4aotn584Yye5Z1DztFRt51OrFo_7_XMhzitJ2l9Eyv0e4Keq8W-qiIc883Kp_Vuy_qYQlgFNNdaNdlXimrtsSX_KEJ1uYlgkTIIhFZ4r7jHYTpJUGAQnW2vofIfkApg5vginS10PiljdD9kT7uc4hjf/w640-h480/210E3B4D-C59B-4BFB-9D4F-784DF281B30D-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I did a little embroidery and wool work on pre-printed pillow tops. I added some wool pieces, beads and buttons along with some stitches here and there. These are three of six and when fully finished, these will make cute bowl fillers.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5nUfQ78jcxz3uLnFaX47NJgHBGawmqx4LKvfOefokqmGrnLA24t5NTzN_45Mlj1Od4SSmPIFzta9TkJ6MpVKiN0MQ2Q9vhDKV1ZT9MGcRReVe-nw643O34M2k_eJkmzVWtAun75Whcga_HdgIn3UPhOQCTYENiynONSynIKlp9ZDnBcX96ge/s2880/89014501-081C-43C3-AF91-353321D94EB5-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5nUfQ78jcxz3uLnFaX47NJgHBGawmqx4LKvfOefokqmGrnLA24t5NTzN_45Mlj1Od4SSmPIFzta9TkJ6MpVKiN0MQ2Q9vhDKV1ZT9MGcRReVe-nw643O34M2k_eJkmzVWtAun75Whcga_HdgIn3UPhOQCTYENiynONSynIKlp9ZDnBcX96ge/w640-h640/89014501-081C-43C3-AF91-353321D94EB5-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also fully finished this lovely needle-book from a class with Lady Dot at Quilter’s Station in September. Again, this is something that was about 90% finished when something else shiny passed in front of me and caught my eye. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1m8SWBpYL1r1WyAhrbVP7NNNc469d7RwXa6Pu5bq7UrVif0JACdYonB26Aw8IDyWWf2_Ss66tFfZZESZwTNiBFz7AYOmxKfW3XTQoQGXCxK_SEQYyeii3QGCGviF1gi9rf1uHjd48hgU88AQeZtPsCrhH6GK2Ibzhn7ywvJZ0n2KVwBly97C/s3840/F401581C-DA95-4F35-857C-16A0FACC5C41-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1m8SWBpYL1r1WyAhrbVP7NNNc469d7RwXa6Pu5bq7UrVif0JACdYonB26Aw8IDyWWf2_Ss66tFfZZESZwTNiBFz7AYOmxKfW3XTQoQGXCxK_SEQYyeii3QGCGviF1gi9rf1uHjd48hgU88AQeZtPsCrhH6GK2Ibzhn7ywvJZ0n2KVwBly97C/w360-h640/F401581C-DA95-4F35-857C-16A0FACC5C41-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I even hemmed the sleeves in my coat. The coat I have been carrying a spool of thread around in the pocket for four years for that particular reason. Ugh! It only took 15 minutes…..it is off my to-do list!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmgrQwX8WadAdXuZBPSil5vrctBvxbn8oZOgWnKC1usqTl_Byk1NQMtaKGzyN-YD4cqLuaCa8bNlaeZ_Azjh-TVEwHgNq93uWvnaPIa0sXvMQsGRS8Fr7HgyoclBaQTA8ktEQn3JShjYeaJWkPa-tuN2iHj57YmxQoqi0f4IIS9rfc26cGKRB/s4032/1EC2102A-97BC-47A7-83C3-C24C51B3E275.jpeg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmgrQwX8WadAdXuZBPSil5vrctBvxbn8oZOgWnKC1usqTl_Byk1NQMtaKGzyN-YD4cqLuaCa8bNlaeZ_Azjh-TVEwHgNq93uWvnaPIa0sXvMQsGRS8Fr7HgyoclBaQTA8ktEQn3JShjYeaJWkPa-tuN2iHj57YmxQoqi0f4IIS9rfc26cGKRB/w300-h400/1EC2102A-97BC-47A7-83C3-C24C51B3E275.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To round out the finishing, I added the twisted cord and hanger to this Christmas in July ornament.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQ1rGZdivYTyizU8uYkDjIh7Fj9m0XCL1QRs-tIwhHgxXqwgi2c3dn5MPZxKNCNFJfOJvGrAtEt-rbcywPxhG9d4Kz3rmEBjyWGZbj4elfolSxe_xhblZyk2yiHPXCElzqnQgLqTc_4i3-wHc4iaCWFTmQhrCvRJgiQ1kGgIp0iBrddq3Ici6/s4032/1C667E29-D5C3-43DC-A4D0-D568593899A6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQ1rGZdivYTyizU8uYkDjIh7Fj9m0XCL1QRs-tIwhHgxXqwgi2c3dn5MPZxKNCNFJfOJvGrAtEt-rbcywPxhG9d4Kz3rmEBjyWGZbj4elfolSxe_xhblZyk2yiHPXCElzqnQgLqTc_4i3-wHc4iaCWFTmQhrCvRJgiQ1kGgIp0iBrddq3Ici6/w480-h640/1C667E29-D5C3-43DC-A4D0-D568593899A6.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I worked on my 4th of the month stitch piece….a day early since the forth would be spent riding/driving 11 + hours. My version is on the left and Diane’s is on the right. The original was done is all gray tones. Diane prettied it up with patriotic colors and I jumped on board when I saw her creativity.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhly6lzgqX9mHPhtX_aC1DyHHZCUbBL0s-lo2mvt4PJDRq3HmBH8GBTn1nIh7gXrP9IVoulwRLovJnePyflns5Uq1gUVNVZcItdIbIg7odykyAuPE7vDyGjDEIi4P2VkHQXKHL0A1ISWwuBVqI-Lzqe81KhlpUvbSA-_my4GmgPGNykIVmkq4N7/s3196/E681B367-3AB2-42E9-889E-C8EDC126CF58-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3196" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhly6lzgqX9mHPhtX_aC1DyHHZCUbBL0s-lo2mvt4PJDRq3HmBH8GBTn1nIh7gXrP9IVoulwRLovJnePyflns5Uq1gUVNVZcItdIbIg7odykyAuPE7vDyGjDEIi4P2VkHQXKHL0A1ISWwuBVqI-Lzqe81KhlpUvbSA-_my4GmgPGNykIVmkq4N7/w640-h480/E681B367-3AB2-42E9-889E-C8EDC126CF58-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I stitched one of Lila’s Studio Red Sweater patterns when in Chattanooga. I bought, of all things, plastic that resembles perforated paper and started stitching the same sweater pattern on the ride home. I don’t think I have ever have stitched the same pattern twice and this will make the third time for this sweater pattern. Once was for a friend and these two will be for the kiddos. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMyO9rpw0Z_0SyB7bvgVTD5TVRFMJrr2eTmtnhyFq3heFzdpW38xfpJReAnyWNkDp2S73wZX4YHodR9SjHkyr8LTeKRnWp71_GQQGgCM_XXsVdkk_XueZG3vSm-0AxaYTXfMp-ViXuCnkTaJ2uSGzNP2o3Ejk2t3LSMt7GZQiwTkYaoGm-tta/s4032/96DF29D9-5F10-4248-B9A0-0D4B03C2516A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMyO9rpw0Z_0SyB7bvgVTD5TVRFMJrr2eTmtnhyFq3heFzdpW38xfpJReAnyWNkDp2S73wZX4YHodR9SjHkyr8LTeKRnWp71_GQQGgCM_XXsVdkk_XueZG3vSm-0AxaYTXfMp-ViXuCnkTaJ2uSGzNP2o3Ejk2t3LSMt7GZQiwTkYaoGm-tta/w480-h640/96DF29D9-5F10-4248-B9A0-0D4B03C2516A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Lot’s of little things done and loose ends tied up. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p>Because I was in Tennessee, I left with the fall decor up and the Christmas decor still in the attic. So I’ve week or so ahead of me to try to turn it all around into a Christmas wonderland. Between decorating and obligations and events, I don’t know if I will get much stitching done the rest of the month! Here’s hoping! </p><p>Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching!</p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-73776592176090949502023-11-24T09:42:00.003-05:002023-11-24T15:35:13.672-05:00November Recap<p>November was another great month to be living my life. Again I look around and think how very thankful I am to have my health, my family, my friends, my hobbies, and so much more. Not just because it is Thanksgiving time just now. I know I am truly fortunate and I do appreciate the blessings I have. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QxLCbcbgUyKVylZCVsr1pasoCjj_k9Dp3NPNzsPTh5ZnyxKG3NwT8dt3OcVcXhhLt-6uXTBhdBZgAPOkTfAMB120D0ZLI1DuCMkjEjNPd_ih18j7eUkDeS8ErGw-AXE8vuTz5qjn4flqECYWMK4Uyin7eZMIZMAQArLUd-4ORyRiZ4rm3WrI/s3840/FAC98582-E4D2-41E9-8552-AEED7B068740-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QxLCbcbgUyKVylZCVsr1pasoCjj_k9Dp3NPNzsPTh5ZnyxKG3NwT8dt3OcVcXhhLt-6uXTBhdBZgAPOkTfAMB120D0ZLI1DuCMkjEjNPd_ih18j7eUkDeS8ErGw-AXE8vuTz5qjn4flqECYWMK4Uyin7eZMIZMAQArLUd-4ORyRiZ4rm3WrI/w360-h640/FAC98582-E4D2-41E9-8552-AEED7B068740-COLLAGE.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p></p><p>Now on to the stitchy stuff. My guild had their semi-annual get together in OCMD. We are now actually in Berlin, MD but we all still refer to it as ‘going to Ocean City”. So good to spend time with good friends that we usually only see by Zoom or message by Instagram through the year. Kind of hard to give an iPad a hug like you can when in person. Our retreat is the perfect place to sit, chat, stitch and really get to know our fellow members.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjr67cyVw9PffaeyU9UR-uDCg78LGSBcAdCfni-du3qjWqx7DTf_AOPe103KvQKUrJq2WRfA6N1aGAUfKHySKTHW4ldm6EAeIbHD1HXjGlom9eM43fqJJ8ESfhVG0sXHThyNJFuighmxj2SGTdKoqM0WnVonxNH2MC7olyu4IRQoMVJtxjdkzx/s3840/6AE6547B-14A5-4301-A9B4-00362076A11F-COLLAGE.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjr67cyVw9PffaeyU9UR-uDCg78LGSBcAdCfni-du3qjWqx7DTf_AOPe103KvQKUrJq2WRfA6N1aGAUfKHySKTHW4ldm6EAeIbHD1HXjGlom9eM43fqJJ8ESfhVG0sXHThyNJFuighmxj2SGTdKoqM0WnVonxNH2MC7olyu4IRQoMVJtxjdkzx/w360-h640/6AE6547B-14A5-4301-A9B4-00362076A11F-COLLAGE.jpg" width="360" /></a>When in OCMD, we stitched together in the classroom at Salty Yarns during the days. The move from the boardwalk in OCMD to a location in Berlin, MD is just about 8 miles from the ocean. The in-land retreat was just as great as all the previous retreats. Our Guild held our monthly meeting during the retreat and we were treated to a class with <b>Janis Note of Noteworthy Needle. </b> This is the thimble box she designed for our guild. It was pre-stitched and most were able to fully finish during the class.</p><p>Believe it or not, I only bought two small patterns and some fabric for myself while at Salty Yarns and therefore was not the winner of the prize for most spent! I did buy some Christmas presents and some things for my Secret Pal Stitching Sister.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As for my stitching the rest of the month, I’ve got myself in a sort of SAL with the group I sat with when I was at Quilter’s Station in Lee’s Summit, MO. One of the stitchers does the crazy-stitch-a-certain-project-on-a-certain-day-of-the-month thing. For example, on the 13th and the 31st, stitch Halloween; on the 14th stitch something with hearts; on the 4th, stitch patriotic and so on. Since I have the attention span of the dog that sees a squirrel, this is appealing to me. I figure it gives me permission to change projects. It also can be used to explain why I don’t complete projects quickly. Somehow my goal for 2023 to reduce my number of WIP’s has completely gone out the window on my road of life! Here is a re-cap of my first month in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">4th - Red, white & blue <b>Betsy’s Tart from Plum Street</b>. I am copying the color way a friend used. So much cuter than the gray tones. </span></div><p></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WcsYoTqXfsje8LO-zEXEVm7eQgNfRZ1q4Pa5RlA_k_27vXHYPx2vpTZ0M5I64SbLBtBCKR224N6nUgY7LPdGUYTpSm0jUrR9BBxB0dO6cxhN2nXu9MhWoKYYDRqUop6Vz6Wg3J0Ulp8V3juCVWJ5f2AWUGXrv5w60w4XSnl3-i2nYxuXVm2U/s3054/IMG_4255.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3054" data-original-width="3020" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WcsYoTqXfsje8LO-zEXEVm7eQgNfRZ1q4Pa5RlA_k_27vXHYPx2vpTZ0M5I64SbLBtBCKR224N6nUgY7LPdGUYTpSm0jUrR9BBxB0dO6cxhN2nXu9MhWoKYYDRqUop6Vz6Wg3J0Ulp8V3juCVWJ5f2AWUGXrv5w60w4XSnl3-i2nYxuXVm2U/w632-h640/IMG_4255.HEIC" width="632" /></a></p><p>13th & 31st - <b>Hello Pumpkin </b>from the <b>Fat Quarter Shop</b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN540BNqQZxYWOpmnCSg4KygvOg0Dr8XMxwuwzSQfyrLc1W5jtdcTbUGF-MG3pmcdL1m2LQQNT7Yax2B9pL6k9VcrIlNMKdCpXWlSxHvC_XIJyy3Azm6xYzz0mZafmqxzI_0EQxdjcAckcFvMPl4Bg27NHtJRt24M0uOQdDKFb1eMuiXrDchz8/s3073/IMG_4258.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3073" data-original-width="2847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN540BNqQZxYWOpmnCSg4KygvOg0Dr8XMxwuwzSQfyrLc1W5jtdcTbUGF-MG3pmcdL1m2LQQNT7Yax2B9pL6k9VcrIlNMKdCpXWlSxHvC_XIJyy3Azm6xYzz0mZafmqxzI_0EQxdjcAckcFvMPl4Bg27NHtJRt24M0uOQdDKFb1eMuiXrDchz8/w592-h640/IMG_4258.HEIC" width="592" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> 14th - <b>2018 Collector’s Heart </b>from<b> Heart in Hand</b> I am stitching both the main piece and the tiny quilted heart design. I am stitching on mystery linen and substituting floss from my stash. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjaPykUly-yceRcFuQTPwD_XTCq-FHNA2E5ggTYB_AvVBJyZAfP4cALLG2BbC1CK53_34Yez6oaos1e_lxyfP-_ck-5-0cTat0tKDfjlKYp_9XK9uVLtJMwgHRJV61mOZj7hfrPUV3TpzYPzFoLMf9CBOkzOh5iW-Yj8zpdvUNM0qUB2r43Ei/s3024/IMG_4247.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2195" data-original-width="3024" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjaPykUly-yceRcFuQTPwD_XTCq-FHNA2E5ggTYB_AvVBJyZAfP4cALLG2BbC1CK53_34Yez6oaos1e_lxyfP-_ck-5-0cTat0tKDfjlKYp_9XK9uVLtJMwgHRJV61mOZj7hfrPUV3TpzYPzFoLMf9CBOkzOh5iW-Yj8zpdvUNM0qUB2r43Ei/w640-h464/IMG_4247.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p>It wasn’t the 14th but who could resist a little one that wanted to stitch hearts. It was easy to remove the long stitches she put in. Love making these memories with my grand daughter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg3rUYMDdGEA5IcOQxsDfNTSn2HOlBiGYFekvugHisumJASwwpe7vaul3SFgnqHvZqokbL7Q_HZl93pHwr4aVWnkFXI8bLB8ET-tTFe5dupIXNxdUhPCEkhAVKcMEg0LmzXM4v4trVB4F9H6xic4rbV4u8Zl5pKkd9T6JkDdDteutENy6_AzP/s3088/IMG_4233.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="3005" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg3rUYMDdGEA5IcOQxsDfNTSn2HOlBiGYFekvugHisumJASwwpe7vaul3SFgnqHvZqokbL7Q_HZl93pHwr4aVWnkFXI8bLB8ET-tTFe5dupIXNxdUhPCEkhAVKcMEg0LmzXM4v4trVB4F9H6xic4rbV4u8Zl5pKkd9T6JkDdDteutENy6_AzP/s320/IMG_4233.jpeg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">24th and 25th - <b>Merry Christmas </b>from<b> Willow Tree Samplings</b> - I really hope to be able to get some Christmas stitching in later today and tomorrow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5G1GdG1H-9EDge8mByD7QORe2ojfCI8ml2U9LLzvfuZS8Nb6_hN5BPOsfGoeOJKT16le8FecqAw0V9MQWJkdRBGic-8i0qI6biQRcANKMkO40SYgFL0HzwMXosKlCIlzalt72NEj1v82E2JhvSrHR4e7yR31QpikLAYGRZ1wTeZijkMnKsJ95/s2944/IMG_4260.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2944" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5G1GdG1H-9EDge8mByD7QORe2ojfCI8ml2U9LLzvfuZS8Nb6_hN5BPOsfGoeOJKT16le8FecqAw0V9MQWJkdRBGic-8i0qI6biQRcANKMkO40SYgFL0HzwMXosKlCIlzalt72NEj1v82E2JhvSrHR4e7yR31QpikLAYGRZ1wTeZijkMnKsJ95/w640-h630/IMG_4260.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">27th - Thanksgiving/Fall from Lila’s Studio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfAw1H3rddKlZ0GfZy2dBL6ChdKnJhGuG4ynouQCyorDgDqgQbxEXinYb7hdiZLaQ-MwELV5LrhxD7lsOBrCc7kvoLOoxQInTTTxBy2EQDpEYaV2yWvI-tMcsMrP6cq_5ZVfKrFtAYTtHsKA9QYPbk0OAj0oaAxhnMV6jgXtvFTbHkiRTAYZp/s4032/IMG_4241.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfAw1H3rddKlZ0GfZy2dBL6ChdKnJhGuG4ynouQCyorDgDqgQbxEXinYb7hdiZLaQ-MwELV5LrhxD7lsOBrCc7kvoLOoxQInTTTxBy2EQDpEYaV2yWvI-tMcsMrP6cq_5ZVfKrFtAYTtHsKA9QYPbk0OAj0oaAxhnMV6jgXtvFTbHkiRTAYZp/w480-h640/IMG_4241.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p>I am well aware if I were to just concentrate on one at a time, I could finish it. But what is the fun in that? I think when I am on the homestretch on any of these, I will make it a focus piece until I finish it. I laugh at myself with my ‘plans’….maybe if I spent less time creating stitching scenarios I would get more done! </p><p>I am also working on my <b>Blackbird SAL</b> with the same Quilter’s Station ladies. Each month our assignment is to stitch 32 rows. We should all be finished by April of 2024. The needle on the left hand side is marking how far I have to stitch for complete the December 31st goal. Here’s to keeping ahead of schedule. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyT7-znXn-qXFHL0VHY9B2ZDG16RvbFuchTYyYQfzVTcXuW1lvRfSlthSZspLiqdpYnx6sdi-6HruMKZ_OtCWzBMv-0g4ZJF6A9Y3ZcYXn6rQxLJYD7yxzF-EWeiugSfrBiSxQ1JxBfDX0rEjBtrHTYmJUKTound_nZUjUyYtZdEW2rwlb7FWT/s2964/IMG_4264.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2390" data-original-width="2964" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyT7-znXn-qXFHL0VHY9B2ZDG16RvbFuchTYyYQfzVTcXuW1lvRfSlthSZspLiqdpYnx6sdi-6HruMKZ_OtCWzBMv-0g4ZJF6A9Y3ZcYXn6rQxLJYD7yxzF-EWeiugSfrBiSxQ1JxBfDX0rEjBtrHTYmJUKTound_nZUjUyYtZdEW2rwlb7FWT/w640-h516/IMG_4264.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />For WIPGO, my assignment was to stitch and fully finish two months of the <b>Year of Celebration </b>from<b> Hands on Design. </b> I choose November and December. My other WIPGO challenge was also a Hands on Design piece. I fully stitched the <b>Stitchers Workbox</b> and now it was time to fully finish it. We are celebrating our Thanksgiving on Saturday due to work schedules so I think - for the first time in 2023 WIPGO - I am not going to finish the assignment. Not only that but the kiddos were here for a pajama party for 3 days. There was water painting, and blanket forts over the table, giggles, popcorn and movies. Also, I am leaving at o’dark thirty on Tuesday for Tennessee for a week so there is laundry and prepping to do for that. I did get the stitching on November and December completed. Heck, what is my problem? It is like 2 days each, if that, to stitch each one. The whole year should have been completed last year! These were both stitched on 28 count mystery fabric and substituting colors from my stash as needed as well as pulling embellishments from my stash. I may not be reducing my WIP’s but I might be making a small dent in my stash. The remaining months are already on my draft WIPGO board for 2024.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvz-etiIE3wehuE8YLocwx1OPilv971JPnILY_u2RzcQl-Q6vz1cB5yjr6-FJ1NyaTVwUZa4682sFLGRorbYveg202m-L0_lwRW-3SWBf4eqJ9YdlOZJ6cHeoFa1p3p-Y7salAMeAKcEET4xk4Rv_2WTVsaXpAOa4j4SH2vdSxFMjohlE9clAA/s4032/IMG_4275.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvz-etiIE3wehuE8YLocwx1OPilv971JPnILY_u2RzcQl-Q6vz1cB5yjr6-FJ1NyaTVwUZa4682sFLGRorbYveg202m-L0_lwRW-3SWBf4eqJ9YdlOZJ6cHeoFa1p3p-Y7salAMeAKcEET4xk4Rv_2WTVsaXpAOa4j4SH2vdSxFMjohlE9clAA/w480-h640/IMG_4275.jpeg" width="480" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: left;">I changed the words “Bless” to “Blessed” by backstitching instead of cross stitching. Back stitching “Merry” as well in December. Perhaps I will fully finish December before the end of the year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERaQoCWSGUF0HdkzXsvEc4ilxJlbZyF30LjMU-iyC4cFn-prgLUDPvrTsf8ZHFFinDkjkHJRgfjtVClgVUMpss4b2yOkboWw_W_a1-VfMF8HbT8t3Bbgt5lNVnhOMl7udChYkUKHd8jq2qyfPbkH14FY_0j6-r-3f9v7U6oyopR_mDiTFCrBj/s4032/IMG_4274.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERaQoCWSGUF0HdkzXsvEc4ilxJlbZyF30LjMU-iyC4cFn-prgLUDPvrTsf8ZHFFinDkjkHJRgfjtVClgVUMpss4b2yOkboWw_W_a1-VfMF8HbT8t3Bbgt5lNVnhOMl7udChYkUKHd8jq2qyfPbkH14FY_0j6-r-3f9v7U6oyopR_mDiTFCrBj/w480-h640/IMG_4274.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Bearing in mind my above mentioned stitching assignments, I need to be sure I don’t overwhelmed myself with my 2024 WIPGO board. I need to steer it more towards completing projects rather than starting ones I have been wanting to start but haven’t. Time is fast approaching to revisit the list and see what should be added, deleted, or dialed back. I keep two large baskets in my family room. One with my monthly projects and the other with the WIPGO projects for the year. Here’s hoping both are less full at the end of the year. I just crack myself up with that thought!</p><p>And as if I don’t have a ton of ‘stitching assignments’ lined up, I signed on to the Blessing Sampler Project on Facebook. The concept is to start and finish a piece in the month of January. It is supposed to bring good luck during the year if you start and finish a sampler January. The only requirement is that the pattern must have at least 100 stitches in one direction. I am thinking I will do 1889 Alphabet from Needlework Press. But then again, I am rethinking because it is 430 stitches by 40. Long and skinny but it will require a minimum number of rows EACH day. I will be going to Camp Wannastitch in OCMD again this January so that does allow for 3 or 4 dedicated stitching days. Hmmmm…..what to do.</p><p>And if that is not enough ASSIGNMENTS, I am doing a Temperature Tree starting January 1st. I saw a friend, Lisa of Lady Huzzah Floss Tube, stitching on her’s last spring and I was sold. Me and three other friends will be starting this on January 1st. There is a color chart graded for each 4 degrees of temperature. There is a leaf for each day of the year and your color is determined by the high temperature of the day. Since the three of us live from south Jersey to Florida it will be fun to see the different colors on our individual trees. I hope to have, at minimum, the first three branches done by January. After that, I will work on the tree one day a week adding the leaves for the week and working toward completing the branches. I am stitching this on 28 count Color and Cotton Special Edition over one thread. My tree may look more like a shrub when I am done. The pattern is available from Stitchin’ Mommy on Etsy. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn09DG_B4xL3iBQewdkgLoFtxnUe-apkV00tBmaujcAV24eyK4HrwjDYqC1rCzkGZpGSMSVpcaZMKVCibJAX07oICaBOy6_LXnADIZPVpa1J5PSpuzWihEwb-i-i-cQtu7C5BLzbrzwp3iac6VnZJZLePb2-kmryfLXSBMKH7xytnhm_ckNal/s4032/IMG_4242.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn09DG_B4xL3iBQewdkgLoFtxnUe-apkV00tBmaujcAV24eyK4HrwjDYqC1rCzkGZpGSMSVpcaZMKVCibJAX07oICaBOy6_LXnADIZPVpa1J5PSpuzWihEwb-i-i-cQtu7C5BLzbrzwp3iac6VnZJZLePb2-kmryfLXSBMKH7xytnhm_ckNal/s4032/IMG_4242.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn09DG_B4xL3iBQewdkgLoFtxnUe-apkV00tBmaujcAV24eyK4HrwjDYqC1rCzkGZpGSMSVpcaZMKVCibJAX07oICaBOy6_LXnADIZPVpa1J5PSpuzWihEwb-i-i-cQtu7C5BLzbrzwp3iac6VnZJZLePb2-kmryfLXSBMKH7xytnhm_ckNal/w640-h480/IMG_4242.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p>Some happy arrivals are two pieces I had framed this month. First up is <b>Red Bird Sampler</b> from <b>With Thy Needle and Thread</b>. Stitched and finished in 2023 using the called for colors on 36 count fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5-PEAEqrqK375pZGHB7h-tJFGQEWZq3nTHd7iKUvbJqZ94yo9q32HsYzDOo4HIcD03KpS2x9EyDxza2OT0oL9502iDl43gUvnAPvJM4k2H9M2d0Hq-lLR4TB3aA9F8URb7fOY9h4MkG0gWdPJ_MMDs4NO1FNj6lNUZe7fdTIyg3Mg0IPg3kc/s3786/IMG_4266.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3786" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5-PEAEqrqK375pZGHB7h-tJFGQEWZq3nTHd7iKUvbJqZ94yo9q32HsYzDOo4HIcD03KpS2x9EyDxza2OT0oL9502iDl43gUvnAPvJM4k2H9M2d0Hq-lLR4TB3aA9F8URb7fOY9h4MkG0gWdPJ_MMDs4NO1FNj6lNUZe7fdTIyg3Mg0IPg3kc/w512-h640/IMG_4266.HEIC" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Second is <b>Garden of Stitches </b>from<b> Samplers Not Forgotten</b>. This was the SAL with the DVHSG for 2022. We started in February 2021 with a monthly schedule for completion by February 2022. It was fully of specialty stitches and was enjoyable to work on. I finished on schedule but never took the time to go to the framer. DVHSG is doing the companion piece, <b>Hummingbird</b>, as the 2024 SAL but I am passing on stitching that one. It is pretty but as you have read I have a ton of stitching plans already!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3WUvO16O4UYYD3Qs6aGp5-NuP0VhYKmq-13DPpjPeMXv1tm9a49PJ_IB4R-1e-A_ySpo8At63nSMu8DkuxypbmFieeh3WyCidO5ts5a42nL-cQcgDYWqg-K0281r8HBR2kZUoq_XpU6H1Ye-438NLrm1QabYOeYlbFnG4dQTz7_MH4GgfNkx/s3383/IMG_4267.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3383" data-original-width="2983" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3WUvO16O4UYYD3Qs6aGp5-NuP0VhYKmq-13DPpjPeMXv1tm9a49PJ_IB4R-1e-A_ySpo8At63nSMu8DkuxypbmFieeh3WyCidO5ts5a42nL-cQcgDYWqg-K0281r8HBR2kZUoq_XpU6H1Ye-438NLrm1QabYOeYlbFnG4dQTz7_MH4GgfNkx/w564-h640/IMG_4267.HEIC" width="564" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that’s bring me up to date on what is happening in my town other than the trees growing taller. Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching!</div><p></p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-84408880466136564422023-10-27T07:31:00.001-04:002023-10-29T11:08:45.429-04:00October 2023 Recap<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Well could it be any wonder why I didn’t get much stitching done in October!?! I just need to stay home now and again because stitching definitely does not happen at retreats! But oh it is so nice to be with like minded friends.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For WIPGO, I have met the goal again! I am going to be a definite participant again next year. I have enjoyed the monthly challenges and met the all so far (jinx!). My assignment for October was to work on a WIP, check. I finished <b>The Red Bird Sampler, </b>from With Thy Needle and Thread - which in all honesty should have been done weeks ago. Finished and at the framer already. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nMZGsgjt5z3g1GMRivtmoCkYBX5kfMCLn45LOwgdhlmIUKe4ZM1NHeE7OB9QWPYykHduTbQZaBYeq68X18CzAOXWtFI7jDW2dqMDWwn7r8yo1IO5MCCu_NS16EEo0KvQJBFyebBVuyeFWX-fSVdfLY6piqeZfpn7B7sbH3b76IIAbQjw1OY6/s4032/IMG_4044.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nMZGsgjt5z3g1GMRivtmoCkYBX5kfMCLn45LOwgdhlmIUKe4ZM1NHeE7OB9QWPYykHduTbQZaBYeq68X18CzAOXWtFI7jDW2dqMDWwn7r8yo1IO5MCCu_NS16EEo0KvQJBFyebBVuyeFWX-fSVdfLY6piqeZfpn7B7sbH3b76IIAbQjw1OY6/w480-h640/IMG_4044.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Doing this sampler has sparked me to want to work on more small samplers. Maybe next will be <b>Sally Spencer</b> who is fully kitted and in my basket.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnBYR7NhoaASh8Evaz_Rb9EMm44mp4MqbJFXXqWeV1yolugBnhJMsnyulEI4HJzhhzsFjqCOxf332uErUcX8EKmYeE3iboWxbql7qtP5PfgLkWS_wpD49Ej9LLO1IAj-ZqlI3aUdsnmcYIiP7akUPjUEgHZUlrwDLzoz1B8Z6OtsueDinMz19/s3024/E0008189-BF8A-4757-8C36-F2CBA470D367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2171" data-original-width="3024" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnBYR7NhoaASh8Evaz_Rb9EMm44mp4MqbJFXXqWeV1yolugBnhJMsnyulEI4HJzhhzsFjqCOxf332uErUcX8EKmYeE3iboWxbql7qtP5PfgLkWS_wpD49Ej9LLO1IAj-ZqlI3aUdsnmcYIiP7akUPjUEgHZUlrwDLzoz1B8Z6OtsueDinMz19/w640-h460/E0008189-BF8A-4757-8C36-F2CBA470D367.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVlihkfK1zZCJu6hb30exr16A1XW9XIqXEBgqq7u6bf7wHHd4N_NWUH8d8CEjBhfGUghyphenhyphen1IoJ08ecQWBQ_Cv0w1S8Qco99Q26xCHQT-WyzbDqB4IB5RsRXyRnEBIZrwaWpAj3dcdrrdgxA2Jzt2R-nGO27NQjaMeRxlUI3Mnu7Veq34aqRD9Q/s4032/7D7A3FAB-692B-4247-A6C1-F92E167C38D4.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVlihkfK1zZCJu6hb30exr16A1XW9XIqXEBgqq7u6bf7wHHd4N_NWUH8d8CEjBhfGUghyphenhyphen1IoJ08ecQWBQ_Cv0w1S8Qco99Q26xCHQT-WyzbDqB4IB5RsRXyRnEBIZrwaWpAj3dcdrrdgxA2Jzt2R-nGO27NQjaMeRxlUI3Mnu7Veq34aqRD9Q/s320/7D7A3FAB-692B-4247-A6C1-F92E167C38D4.JPG" width="240" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The other WIPGO assignment was to work on a class piece. I put tiny amounts in two different pieces. <b>Dance of the Wildflowers Revisited</b>, from Summer House Stitche Workes, 2022 Jamboree in OCMD class piece. Basically I have one of the four sides completed. Forward progess is the important part. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXFU9j7HDgB7NjB4NtHPiv0XAjweoI3ZQYsFjH5mLHtWTmLmumZ84Gy9609RqG-k6uzxOickim9b46dlGHuacmIIKukcmuqkjaQW5cFI_VVBdBRptCqSuTjmbsNk8VlzVsqZB2u4nYpRD0YryDnf73sUpmAv_rMlH5J2I_qxHJtrGs8veZT4Q/s4032/46884669-C20A-40B3-BAD4-B7BE03F6C31C.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXFU9j7HDgB7NjB4NtHPiv0XAjweoI3ZQYsFjH5mLHtWTmLmumZ84Gy9609RqG-k6uzxOickim9b46dlGHuacmIIKukcmuqkjaQW5cFI_VVBdBRptCqSuTjmbsNk8VlzVsqZB2u4nYpRD0YryDnf73sUpmAv_rMlH5J2I_qxHJtrGs8veZT4Q/w300-h400/46884669-C20A-40B3-BAD4-B7BE03F6C31C.JPG" width="300" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The second class piece is <b>The Song Bird Signs</b> from Blackbird Designs from Quilters Station in September 2023. This is part of a SAL with my table mates from the retreat. I fear I will be the one bringing up the rear on this piece but again forward progress is progress. We check in the first of each month via Zoom so I have the weekend to get the leaf to the right of the bird stitched.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK54xagJOflAJVmyyYhmsRApWWP7MctPGIWkGBweKJMO-kAditBngsEnWRkfzCm8HDmi_vS1pT2Hs-2YwbT7nX_zVw-ePyffiXHCODVrYZYnLO2CGXxnPH86A9nWc0tcKDowkuzlwpI3zHnIIySSK4PwIJyP0SBktv68kRSrzbPpmGeKdCx4or/s3082/53FBDE5C-96A2-4C20-9200-CFE38B52B24C.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3082" data-original-width="2991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK54xagJOflAJVmyyYhmsRApWWP7MctPGIWkGBweKJMO-kAditBngsEnWRkfzCm8HDmi_vS1pT2Hs-2YwbT7nX_zVw-ePyffiXHCODVrYZYnLO2CGXxnPH86A9nWc0tcKDowkuzlwpI3zHnIIySSK4PwIJyP0SBktv68kRSrzbPpmGeKdCx4or/w622-h640/53FBDE5C-96A2-4C20-9200-CFE38B52B24C.JPG" width="622" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Crisp days and bright autumn colors are upon us and go ole pumpkin spice lattes. The next few days will be unseasonably warm so I will be outside. I do have a bunch of holiday season things I hope to work on in the next few weeks. As always, the holidays seem to be here before we know it. End of October until the end of the year always seems to be full of rushing to complete those things that have been on my drawing board all year. One year, maybe, I will budget my time better!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I do have my Advent exchanges ready. I swap boxes with four friends and each day of December we get to open a tiny gift. Everything is bought and made, well, I should say started. Some are wrapped, others are not. It is fun to look forward to each morning in December to see what treasures await.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I hope you all are well and thanks for stopping by and most important, keep on stitching!</span></p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-9056866225540609312023-10-20T18:14:00.006-04:002023-10-27T08:10:55.098-04:00Ups and Downs, Part 3<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">First of all, I got a text while away that the electrical issue had been resolved. Sub-standard gauge of wire was used 23 years ago and there were some wires under ground that, through the magic of their equipment, they found were still live. They think that will the recent installation of pavers (and the use of the tamping machine) that the wire caps loosened. The electrician deactivated the line/s. A simple solution by the professionals of an annoying and possibly dangerous problem.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">At any rate, we needed to return to Corning to pick up our glass pumpkins. They need 24 to 36 hours to cool so we navigated through Corning on the way home from Hobby House. I love my pumpkin albeit I had little to do with its creation except to provide the my hot air. </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBql5RFaJgfvFRzma2Si_MyDQk9FqfnNp6p5vcaJFqgTjH0GIQTRMJy1XgL81LPgfo1rkaIWoeJy0TDWdz61wkJbNkx4ykAAAESJmIodEFVWtG0mNsOe5xys2sU9waiyE1ZxFrSdNOU5W5Wh2QQwODB2LpN0ikS1k0Gsr8ovdv_NRCvQ0ozrX/s4032/IMG_3917.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBql5RFaJgfvFRzma2Si_MyDQk9FqfnNp6p5vcaJFqgTjH0GIQTRMJy1XgL81LPgfo1rkaIWoeJy0TDWdz61wkJbNkx4ykAAAESJmIodEFVWtG0mNsOe5xys2sU9waiyE1ZxFrSdNOU5W5Wh2QQwODB2LpN0ikS1k0Gsr8ovdv_NRCvQ0ozrX/w480-h640/IMG_3917.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">As for the museum, we started with the contemporary gallery. What’s thing? Shelves of clear and colored glasses? Much of the contemporary gallery had to do with perspective.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-dWD3KfngiShnmON46TyG0SnDn4mDTY3yyCjLw2uxB2PRcBQs1fu4vWz43WGTmNki0tG_DczA5yzLp22yd_EwugjwF1DKYjNcdUnqaYkC29pqoXPvhykHYRJMnUlIxasqiPYQ-1F0PRgVnGBA7LZ-gc92rzfGctxpkhIZeyACL30NDw-KU2q/s4032/IMG_3642.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-dWD3KfngiShnmON46TyG0SnDn4mDTY3yyCjLw2uxB2PRcBQs1fu4vWz43WGTmNki0tG_DczA5yzLp22yd_EwugjwF1DKYjNcdUnqaYkC29pqoXPvhykHYRJMnUlIxasqiPYQ-1F0PRgVnGBA7LZ-gc92rzfGctxpkhIZeyACL30NDw-KU2q/w480-h640/IMG_3642.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Until you look at them from another angle.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRezO7Z-5AQwSn-SGtIO0FptmjWbc5HkezavvCb7wPR-5YHql5u-kMBNImAPNyOXV2rfm-RYd3P7__Stwr8FO3R53zJ8Nx8mIn7C3JyPv8b80rfxE3SAJ1a7i45JlnnhheSJEq9wIQ6bCK4GnX55i78aYdkP2GFVktieR2o8M6XMNVEA0tvqRZ/s4032/IMG_3645.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRezO7Z-5AQwSn-SGtIO0FptmjWbc5HkezavvCb7wPR-5YHql5u-kMBNImAPNyOXV2rfm-RYd3P7__Stwr8FO3R53zJ8Nx8mIn7C3JyPv8b80rfxE3SAJ1a7i45JlnnhheSJEq9wIQ6bCK4GnX55i78aYdkP2GFVktieR2o8M6XMNVEA0tvqRZ/w640-h480/IMG_3645.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Even a little bird high up in the greenery.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UIyhd4f5gJ_cIg2Vcqr_cxXvUX_NgezvheAXCa4uEJiQGXmu626ww-OE0iRDQv1kzqNnIuKU8v66VDDL3QiUfuQK27u3WRCUKLDs7MnaIlaHYu7DFBz2YlcW3vaASGXAK4YXcOoaW88Ww2i3C1UhyBMGfDCF5SIpVOBOtRmlVshvnSX9He_g/s1854/IMG_3647%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1854" data-original-width="1398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UIyhd4f5gJ_cIg2Vcqr_cxXvUX_NgezvheAXCa4uEJiQGXmu626ww-OE0iRDQv1kzqNnIuKU8v66VDDL3QiUfuQK27u3WRCUKLDs7MnaIlaHYu7DFBz2YlcW3vaASGXAK4YXcOoaW88Ww2i3C1UhyBMGfDCF5SIpVOBOtRmlVshvnSX9He_g/w482-h640/IMG_3647%20Copy.jpeg" width="482" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I had to stand and look at this a minute or two before I realized the ever-changing surface of this piece was because it was a reflection. The black dots are a concave reflection of me. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVcYoyV5yel_-k8xm7NPzqUyJfKUYYOhTcLN1-ozDGCAvvb4QpBu8Xhi-Ow8WlIYrq5juzqpA2QIezUULDrDjCfuCpKiu7qx5YmLNTqYYKcMjOK3AHCGKBk8UZ9dS6MzBakfGPZsBAZMT4ZPbrh-mjUUINLLbvNZMD6xEE_Y2b4wmUMS4628v/s3232/IMG_3672%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3232" data-original-width="2446" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVcYoyV5yel_-k8xm7NPzqUyJfKUYYOhTcLN1-ozDGCAvvb4QpBu8Xhi-Ow8WlIYrq5juzqpA2QIezUULDrDjCfuCpKiu7qx5YmLNTqYYKcMjOK3AHCGKBk8UZ9dS6MzBakfGPZsBAZMT4ZPbrh-mjUUINLLbvNZMD6xEE_Y2b4wmUMS4628v/w484-h640/IMG_3672%20Copy.jpeg" width="484" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It is made up of thousands of reflective tiles at all angels. As I moved, the reflection changed.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z56mkHWmK9xLgxKS0ONXJv0HDJqI4tNSV4OyMldCLYgA5EXO0P73RPtdk7M3Lh-DAmGAtNsyVrY1H0GQJu-elMetbG49mhTHnUtWuAc9_hpCPJpeqaTZr1f7eYkrjw1QogAAyDfKLibjKfT-hCqUPFhMLSB_hVjhGPdoCYdelPH-WoCEFba1/s2329/IMG_3677%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="1674" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3z56mkHWmK9xLgxKS0ONXJv0HDJqI4tNSV4OyMldCLYgA5EXO0P73RPtdk7M3Lh-DAmGAtNsyVrY1H0GQJu-elMetbG49mhTHnUtWuAc9_hpCPJpeqaTZr1f7eYkrjw1QogAAyDfKLibjKfT-hCqUPFhMLSB_hVjhGPdoCYdelPH-WoCEFba1/w460-h640/IMG_3677%20Copy.jpeg" width="460" /></a></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WgKiPeCoz9fk3smza7V4cgdoj3IjLyStQf8ARA2pj7ECtd0wQ3_ExBky6IsTtaL8q8u6bzJngu_77n0pxW8ZvHXT9QtGeKr70gWpfk56FhrVFsbEW2xv32V-a1cMh0cIuGOcsW2gBffwSxKjeatFKXgdy9uVAdr-2QYHdYJo31RoeZGCRmDy/s1855/IMG_3676%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1855" data-original-width="1351" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WgKiPeCoz9fk3smza7V4cgdoj3IjLyStQf8ARA2pj7ECtd0wQ3_ExBky6IsTtaL8q8u6bzJngu_77n0pxW8ZvHXT9QtGeKr70gWpfk56FhrVFsbEW2xv32V-a1cMh0cIuGOcsW2gBffwSxKjeatFKXgdy9uVAdr-2QYHdYJo31RoeZGCRmDy/w466-h640/IMG_3676%20Copy.jpeg" width="466" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">More contemporary pieces….</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The glass ‘blob’ on the pedestal rotated. As it rotated the silhouette of the woman cast on the wall changed from that of a child to an older woman. Like an age progression. </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-tD9DjjD3C2qpOBSbjabnlvCDIkbgMBznwWsmoYJKx2h83Bv-bjvoGCiT-udB6DOfALS_u0yHuoN0ylYVgv5tf-2Rg1C5tdoHFuHKgOVPyQkyLZh-9IUNC7jVEIL-G48qO_4FyH6xigbRSCOquTJ_BDtvAeevKasc12FzC2WHWaNMWTIIym0/s1263/IMG_3699%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="1263" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-tD9DjjD3C2qpOBSbjabnlvCDIkbgMBznwWsmoYJKx2h83Bv-bjvoGCiT-udB6DOfALS_u0yHuoN0ylYVgv5tf-2Rg1C5tdoHFuHKgOVPyQkyLZh-9IUNC7jVEIL-G48qO_4FyH6xigbRSCOquTJ_BDtvAeevKasc12FzC2WHWaNMWTIIym0/w640-h478/IMG_3699%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Beautiful butterfly chandelier</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwmCc_o6H6VDQviIb6T4HbBHGjI-vAWSCVtv8LT1DsRKbcY58tYSqSHhMJtfAqQRO21CWknIGHl5-tT7yMzqHLbE65pyId2NDtXKFS9CpjoEfOXVSKDGOrjA8W3Bl7lxOz03hl3nv4FDuaNjMyTwF6fjfCVmW6Uysa5jC140mKuj6sygmbdWO/s1823/IMG_3701%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="1823" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwmCc_o6H6VDQviIb6T4HbBHGjI-vAWSCVtv8LT1DsRKbcY58tYSqSHhMJtfAqQRO21CWknIGHl5-tT7yMzqHLbE65pyId2NDtXKFS9CpjoEfOXVSKDGOrjA8W3Bl7lxOz03hl3nv4FDuaNjMyTwF6fjfCVmW6Uysa5jC140mKuj6sygmbdWO/w640-h606/IMG_3701%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This appears to be a fancy pants Mr. Coffee pot! LOL</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-E2W4hG-DT60Ak2_gTI-lR7cpvrHmUeWPLKHcsHtlKh2e8rj12GhxUCSlXueYV6rDo4hIUV1TLGQ2OJ57381srDldfKL8Bhzrdzhp0smJTHKTaLDJpZkEj_4ms95yYkCUw7Ue7EEcF4MdanKdyVp8qEdjvszVHttlSZFVpSqTgzD04-K4Pl42/s2253/IMG_3704%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2253" data-original-width="1678" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-E2W4hG-DT60Ak2_gTI-lR7cpvrHmUeWPLKHcsHtlKh2e8rj12GhxUCSlXueYV6rDo4hIUV1TLGQ2OJ57381srDldfKL8Bhzrdzhp0smJTHKTaLDJpZkEj_4ms95yYkCUw7Ue7EEcF4MdanKdyVp8qEdjvszVHttlSZFVpSqTgzD04-K4Pl42/w476-h640/IMG_3704%20Copy.jpeg" width="476" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Something for everyone’s style and taste.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT8zW6_em7nyadZTFhMR7RmQaVTRBa1A7a-xn0SqOVhhzkO-l_mCyvPfH_qeZvF0toej6JW5Sy28QSuMyNzB4qwSIFja_oqBNarUTF7P5eveyGfrlfYijDnjnyYYhqQOz2AET32LDsInXznM77m0hbzlxA4gQrRf0NNnyCGfAP56C7DiR7I8g/s3505/IMG_3706%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3505" data-original-width="1947" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT8zW6_em7nyadZTFhMR7RmQaVTRBa1A7a-xn0SqOVhhzkO-l_mCyvPfH_qeZvF0toej6JW5Sy28QSuMyNzB4qwSIFja_oqBNarUTF7P5eveyGfrlfYijDnjnyYYhqQOz2AET32LDsInXznM77m0hbzlxA4gQrRf0NNnyCGfAP56C7DiR7I8g/w356-h640/IMG_3706%20Copy.jpeg" width="356" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsbG2WHUocvrk59_EJ1-g4S62RVWE1MWTxDil-r-pFjaDQl8ciBVQ2BNf-fkarFOeBfppIYfHuyLwmI__hXXgRA9xmYSE7rTn1TIwy3yzn1o3B0XU6MxlfTFtW6KDTwGfGOl8dArTE-N6KEDsMLismKDuZYIdXcTT91kcRM_0nEO-cDWOMYv0/s1319/IMG_3709%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1319" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsbG2WHUocvrk59_EJ1-g4S62RVWE1MWTxDil-r-pFjaDQl8ciBVQ2BNf-fkarFOeBfppIYfHuyLwmI__hXXgRA9xmYSE7rTn1TIwy3yzn1o3B0XU6MxlfTFtW6KDTwGfGOl8dArTE-N6KEDsMLismKDuZYIdXcTT91kcRM_0nEO-cDWOMYv0/w640-h434/IMG_3709%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Unforetunately, there was a problem with the displays. Perhaps because as a needleworker we are always conscious about sunlight damage and therefore use the non-reflectvie museum glass for displays and framing. Not having to worry about the sun ruining the glass, the glare and reflectiveness of the items on display was kind of annoying to me. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Glass mosiac</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMtPMPO9Sda7FQL-2zXt4eHC0jajypIkWppolCMxRKd2b-sXczefV0QUp0NJ8bqBSJI-wIV8-VeE9434vmYXQ_yHmM19edq3hU635WD5wa0B0b6ryL6xziTEH_9EUPHpfpg8ewB_7nvrEmXX8sAapeBAS3bHu46ApFr7x1VkQBG0_BYMPiCU5/s3501/IMG_3836%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3501" data-original-width="2845" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMtPMPO9Sda7FQL-2zXt4eHC0jajypIkWppolCMxRKd2b-sXczefV0QUp0NJ8bqBSJI-wIV8-VeE9434vmYXQ_yHmM19edq3hU635WD5wa0B0b6ryL6xziTEH_9EUPHpfpg8ewB_7nvrEmXX8sAapeBAS3bHu46ApFr7x1VkQBG0_BYMPiCU5/w520-h640/IMG_3836%20Copy.jpeg" width="520" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQyCW7gsgW3rklbHQUXIhBSp1I31udhg5TROmo-IeKQNM25h-U_gSmkNCNjTvgeCa1ZMVVDVTZRaEAwHsrRSZpID9a66EEcB3I4XSy4_hdK_mwj05GrdqEwh-j0jr8iQo2zcWkt-Co4ljgW41QB2wXEQ2d0XOiYycscxp8mkBH_7N0fu625He/s4032/IMG_3864.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQyCW7gsgW3rklbHQUXIhBSp1I31udhg5TROmo-IeKQNM25h-U_gSmkNCNjTvgeCa1ZMVVDVTZRaEAwHsrRSZpID9a66EEcB3I4XSy4_hdK_mwj05GrdqEwh-j0jr8iQo2zcWkt-Co4ljgW41QB2wXEQ2d0XOiYycscxp8mkBH_7N0fu625He/w480-h640/IMG_3864.HEIC" width="480" /> </a></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There were great working studios to watching. Not only was there a narrator to tell us what was going on, there were large screen monitors to be able to see up close and personal was the artisans were doing. </span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC4jX5A3phLGmONbdeaitq28-oDSA8uJHrpG6U9UU2oEgtZcl4pjFA_TtWIH2BIDj_oH2QkfK_QPHm52_47PnPl77Cgk_YjwOxrTLI8U1b_Qwm37qQJaE7-dL4GJ5albT2OVtA0TYHVXF_lBhZUhFQDXnM_hH_KFajcu2q_jsipcqKp7px64R/s4032/IMG_3711%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="4032" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC4jX5A3phLGmONbdeaitq28-oDSA8uJHrpG6U9UU2oEgtZcl4pjFA_TtWIH2BIDj_oH2QkfK_QPHm52_47PnPl77Cgk_YjwOxrTLI8U1b_Qwm37qQJaE7-dL4GJ5albT2OVtA0TYHVXF_lBhZUhFQDXnM_hH_KFajcu2q_jsipcqKp7px64R/w640-h234/IMG_3711%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This is actually from a camera view of the inside of the kiln.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsH_6hqv8K8bRldp5pM10kTy_Z0odTiuRKe9yVfQgjqQ0g-uz_7xp27QdTDxiCER4hsYCGDa552UNSdIFfUoOL532fvMeu6ABAGxhGUPECIBu8hsZI72W-KaYchfv15RSOFyU4CKamSgqOPyed3MsrTgOqGd9gSB0kALIv98ei-WrWQsMGQY2f/s1648/IMG_3713%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="1648" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsH_6hqv8K8bRldp5pM10kTy_Z0odTiuRKe9yVfQgjqQ0g-uz_7xp27QdTDxiCER4hsYCGDa552UNSdIFfUoOL532fvMeu6ABAGxhGUPECIBu8hsZI72W-KaYchfv15RSOFyU4CKamSgqOPyed3MsrTgOqGd9gSB0kALIv98ei-WrWQsMGQY2f/w640-h398/IMG_3713%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We watched as this crafter created a glass bear.</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlPCB0zWlRIpOREUaWonQdto1RQnpbIGmYGzQzJCe0tdXXljHYf_1V6OpJ4PbbaDJLpgb64q7K78sSelSb-R1Y2fS8QbnNCjv5-MN5yoqsHqT4Ttq6ukdy8tvKDnWdgSSr3-z5p3YKGyAUDcGuE4AP9UUhxpxekvjvnK0IH4-bxXTQ5cpnMIQ/s3024/IMG_3800%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2479" data-original-width="3024" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlPCB0zWlRIpOREUaWonQdto1RQnpbIGmYGzQzJCe0tdXXljHYf_1V6OpJ4PbbaDJLpgb64q7K78sSelSb-R1Y2fS8QbnNCjv5-MN5yoqsHqT4Ttq6ukdy8tvKDnWdgSSr3-z5p3YKGyAUDcGuE4AP9UUhxpxekvjvnK0IH4-bxXTQ5cpnMIQ/w640-h524/IMG_3800%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZlIjPLa-QUMtpJg7HWToH5AQqD3O59eO4jIp61Oz5MMRE6a19yOQWbuCbjHnGhQssNcyU9sU6USamqvKsvh1Yqamy37ouYLsodVY6PVDIR4xxjhCPv3KEZrcY11dFZWKVzhrLF90e8Goon1k97zCa9q5Rg7a27C4rIvxXmukrYGRsizTbNS2/s2119/IMG_3799%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: medium;">From the beginnings to current day. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Yk3kYGo0svxMo54QqzMNDajvax1OhDi3ZXoBuUR0czhFvpE32GkDhE1C6ykCl3AN95tAIb0DkIRxnafjBqEpqd9aICaXbVAzUl4-yS3lVKewW7tRniL_PZnvY7tA2DP9xqtJM2l3kJnsOuw_P7Joazqu1EqsjI5qkRg3x5HeWO7s3N_5KNBh/s3024/IMG_3743.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="3024" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Yk3kYGo0svxMo54QqzMNDajvax1OhDi3ZXoBuUR0czhFvpE32GkDhE1C6ykCl3AN95tAIb0DkIRxnafjBqEpqd9aICaXbVAzUl4-yS3lVKewW7tRniL_PZnvY7tA2DP9xqtJM2l3kJnsOuw_P7Joazqu1EqsjI5qkRg3x5HeWO7s3N_5KNBh/w400-h370/IMG_3743.jpeg" width="400" /> </a></p><p style="text-align: right;">Making a packaging champagne bottles.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNpkgwZzQhDSP_efBj4UoC0yZ8FYRop08rhp2M5xNj2C0TYiAhTEV68RBqh5DOPgGUWGnj2Snjzch0RIOUILqNVCNBiz3l-Xk4pkgIu0lal1p3CV9v_NMvbRvJOOQBeNDJ1VqBOyrlIPgvXXIPFpk5vpU5dhYhgh-tBTNwbPTgE2MIZqIub2A/s4032/IMG_3796.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNpkgwZzQhDSP_efBj4UoC0yZ8FYRop08rhp2M5xNj2C0TYiAhTEV68RBqh5DOPgGUWGnj2Snjzch0RIOUILqNVCNBiz3l-Xk4pkgIu0lal1p3CV9v_NMvbRvJOOQBeNDJ1VqBOyrlIPgvXXIPFpk5vpU5dhYhgh-tBTNwbPTgE2MIZqIub2A/w640-h480/IMG_3796.jpeg" width="640" /> </a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Gaffers above and solar panels below. We did spend the afternoon walking through the Gaffer District in Corning. About 8 blocks of shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTGeRgJuMluHgc1R3abNuL-230KMaUjojsTujJj5k4XYLrx2frlEEATFHpEKkfKZDn7Ch1fHlximPPGRj7gRdefM5MAhL88a1I_RSSgJ2qUTYWYcY_nxpvqmj0ukv8PVvadhYoHtOYvt1ElS7IU9H82ooZylOVEpEgrhmLRoZMIA7AlMySpNI/s3430/IMG_3739%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3430" data-original-width="1278" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTGeRgJuMluHgc1R3abNuL-230KMaUjojsTujJj5k4XYLrx2frlEEATFHpEKkfKZDn7Ch1fHlximPPGRj7gRdefM5MAhL88a1I_RSSgJ2qUTYWYcY_nxpvqmj0ukv8PVvadhYoHtOYvt1ElS7IU9H82ooZylOVEpEgrhmLRoZMIA7AlMySpNI/w238-h640/IMG_3739%20Copy.jpeg" width="238" /></a></span></p>Glass insert in shutters. I can only imagine the sun light shining through them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisg7BOW20Yl83HAOjgVlwzdveOtavcsUKvaj2xF8EuXd-3QzyFa1THkQ5XnjNJSPlsaIaX14MC3i9Li-kUmhHx_CCLp7LPmJ6fw16BR26olcp6-ineJwh6s3Qko88OS7Z_kWJnrdrXafG5ryS06yrsBXHAVhj9U2eVsKq3z4I-7tTCelK1MmHq/s3460/IMG_3876.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3460" data-original-width="2624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisg7BOW20Yl83HAOjgVlwzdveOtavcsUKvaj2xF8EuXd-3QzyFa1THkQ5XnjNJSPlsaIaX14MC3i9Li-kUmhHx_CCLp7LPmJ6fw16BR26olcp6-ineJwh6s3Qko88OS7Z_kWJnrdrXafG5ryS06yrsBXHAVhj9U2eVsKq3z4I-7tTCelK1MmHq/w486-h640/IMG_3876.HEIC" width="486" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Tools used to etch and cut glass.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRs9uITbaw4flqGuEoIJ6i5yTeVdEKL7Ys19rxCbu2A0Sbulz__AoegYgBCevEFF7_Sir8_MKwgQ7DNz6Db0k42YEKin0h2v5e4SkZ65WJXpH6wUYBBmQH1fTt0NgVIUG41VOXZadzi2AG_otXPAdyMueSzvPm2QiUaepwjveINd1O5GlAjMG/s2779/IMG_3880.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2369" data-original-width="2779" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRs9uITbaw4flqGuEoIJ6i5yTeVdEKL7Ys19rxCbu2A0Sbulz__AoegYgBCevEFF7_Sir8_MKwgQ7DNz6Db0k42YEKin0h2v5e4SkZ65WJXpH6wUYBBmQH1fTt0NgVIUG41VOXZadzi2AG_otXPAdyMueSzvPm2QiUaepwjveINd1O5GlAjMG/w640-h546/IMG_3880.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Punch bowl from 1904. It is the largest American Cut Glass Punch Bowl, 50 pounds of glass was cut away to create this 12 gallon punch bowl. The punch bowl was made to Tiffany and retailed for $3,000 Boy, I wouldn’t want to be the one to have to move it or clean it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42o8ejjUjdxRXgm4YvAFu2TetrmU6fTZSQEzpi0CXg-cURrUkMs_qihqkywBJb0g9YbIuLLtYyosFW1VLsOi3emuN-dB5_e3qp4mq4uHv49ek5ovXz3ZEjDqyNuToNHbSzymAGskKjrJ2ef-hKz1TAxzk5Tllyr4Wv5MEDBqJy7_Gru8P7BO2/s1939/IMG_3882.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1939" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42o8ejjUjdxRXgm4YvAFu2TetrmU6fTZSQEzpi0CXg-cURrUkMs_qihqkywBJb0g9YbIuLLtYyosFW1VLsOi3emuN-dB5_e3qp4mq4uHv49ek5ovXz3ZEjDqyNuToNHbSzymAGskKjrJ2ef-hKz1TAxzk5Tllyr4Wv5MEDBqJy7_Gru8P7BO2/w640-h624/IMG_3882.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This chest is an example of the reverse painting that we just learned about at the retreat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbKqinoEdzYkTv7dfkgofnRDiryQzSUj-sgngleCKxHU6gAEjJgScVqfOcB89BChS8jiB4mEd5lBwbbfybW5vPmxgMBAQFIfoxaW60OeW44JfQw1Sx2bITd4apHILVr2ZtIWn9Mea0YP7HhJFfNN6ZOEEgS6SSVExp8sj85bSha7XiN20YUPb/s2880/IMG_3892.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2233" data-original-width="2880" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbKqinoEdzYkTv7dfkgofnRDiryQzSUj-sgngleCKxHU6gAEjJgScVqfOcB89BChS8jiB4mEd5lBwbbfybW5vPmxgMBAQFIfoxaW60OeW44JfQw1Sx2bITd4apHILVr2ZtIWn9Mea0YP7HhJFfNN6ZOEEgS6SSVExp8sj85bSha7XiN20YUPb/w640-h496/IMG_3892.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Cameo Glass</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk4g9BJ6Xt1jXyNVUV4F69QalLsf33WQ3uW9KadR4bkPIiDWA1S1tlIuVGYFzk8znTAm-K7D34_6EAtkXYidUKEBihIYDk-f655VlQupHFJHc53IitULHeozjtxJ5qDX_Ip4KLOTbLvsBzo95xHyvJkF_zfVvmTlkMPSbUu9dxT92VFQLdyDq/s3331/IMG_3903.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3331" data-original-width="3023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk4g9BJ6Xt1jXyNVUV4F69QalLsf33WQ3uW9KadR4bkPIiDWA1S1tlIuVGYFzk8znTAm-K7D34_6EAtkXYidUKEBihIYDk-f655VlQupHFJHc53IitULHeozjtxJ5qDX_Ip4KLOTbLvsBzo95xHyvJkF_zfVvmTlkMPSbUu9dxT92VFQLdyDq/w580-h640/IMG_3903.HEIC" width="580" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKAUsfycXOcyELH9R6nvSfR5SXpojmUqPEul5rp5nW7MvpA2C4vbIPRfQoMRDaoSmA6Z1PpXXI2HwEE9cPkVVAHlLS5ijVecmuLJggnUymbMgNH-WmGiCw0KTDy5ploYhUmgd8z0zfmf35Jg2RFEW3h9PgR1QCueSyQK3_cNIyTC-XBgly2wk/s2763/IMG_3905.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2763" data-original-width="2275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKAUsfycXOcyELH9R6nvSfR5SXpojmUqPEul5rp5nW7MvpA2C4vbIPRfQoMRDaoSmA6Z1PpXXI2HwEE9cPkVVAHlLS5ijVecmuLJggnUymbMgNH-WmGiCw0KTDy5ploYhUmgd8z0zfmf35Jg2RFEW3h9PgR1QCueSyQK3_cNIyTC-XBgly2wk/w526-h640/IMG_3905.HEIC" width="526" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">More my type of glass, Arts and Crafts period. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiHfhelcPAeSOyxwi9a8czr__QKkQplFu8bF-0uTvJnQjltid0Aazv5r7SWTPcr1hDleWjhMXTHtkgUJqDQqY7e6IHcwRa1q2jrOJHZhttP8yFiKEG4Ee6XmdO-Cy5qJsDbWoI-bmz6y6QhW9BYSxQwv258H0dijTboHqPSPHo6yLHYMHUcDI/s3550/IMG_3862%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="2402" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiHfhelcPAeSOyxwi9a8czr__QKkQplFu8bF-0uTvJnQjltid0Aazv5r7SWTPcr1hDleWjhMXTHtkgUJqDQqY7e6IHcwRa1q2jrOJHZhttP8yFiKEG4Ee6XmdO-Cy5qJsDbWoI-bmz6y6QhW9BYSxQwv258H0dijTboHqPSPHo6yLHYMHUcDI/w434-h640/IMG_3862%20Copy.jpeg" width="434" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2t3AP7ivMLx9BsCGNXsrw8l9dcIjo3x2ZbbyeykHe-AYv1zDQWa8h9zIygyVSEA1hty-LKzFDWoXgNrilD_8ymYbher5RR4_dTArtGtKn8-Vx1Bn3o8vTclvKQ3UKFKLc19PZZkMYJ8cx2sz_pPUlkhx-tMKY1gEzQKjDPfTC4-Z-PipeYwu/s4032/IMG_3865.HEIC" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">And stained glass<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yobnq6ednC0d6naQGvzSqJDgsqpYqDeIogwO82XZhLLiQmh4Cqi5Y_S46iOMVu9JkcjlI4RjPVkp4xN1LkvyUUoyUhBn14J2fgldfRIjMr1HUw8rvMnyi0-y8LUaDbu_lG-5XBrD9fWxvtEmthDFMnGKIR-AvpgsTFZTLIFgejNC4xqZ57Ye/s3179/IMG_3856%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3179" data-original-width="2900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yobnq6ednC0d6naQGvzSqJDgsqpYqDeIogwO82XZhLLiQmh4Cqi5Y_S46iOMVu9JkcjlI4RjPVkp4xN1LkvyUUoyUhBn14J2fgldfRIjMr1HUw8rvMnyi0-y8LUaDbu_lG-5XBrD9fWxvtEmthDFMnGKIR-AvpgsTFZTLIFgejNC4xqZ57Ye/w584-h640/IMG_3856%20Copy.jpeg" width="584" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Paperweights<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnx_Eo4Y-57rRnajfy-_lBsR1m1xMHDiYxzt3QVNtvdHDGcB_Q5Bn8xOxfd4d-RLHm9LfaJflSL1Td3gPbXUqJDTO6Y9719QHlk_S64xgaUxAMl-8BiqZ993xT-MyVDRdr1pc1nrqICtYSAK6jYth95sqqlhibRr8gSgAIHtgiuwpWwjqkRx8/s2095/IMG_3855%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2095" data-original-width="1809" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnx_Eo4Y-57rRnajfy-_lBsR1m1xMHDiYxzt3QVNtvdHDGcB_Q5Bn8xOxfd4d-RLHm9LfaJflSL1Td3gPbXUqJDTO6Y9719QHlk_S64xgaUxAMl-8BiqZ993xT-MyVDRdr1pc1nrqICtYSAK6jYth95sqqlhibRr8gSgAIHtgiuwpWwjqkRx8/w552-h640/IMG_3855%20Copy.jpeg" width="552" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It remained on display in Portland, Oregon the 1930’s.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_slSGv06AeWWVJ7EnKlzm6_Ghu5lLopNUmLQZVpsd0Hs2K4cVAx-9U-RXKKY-CoX3CRSWIno5y1sQdNXXYnZUCVUUey1AwQV4GfHFmxLW3xccXqgmGF4AVmiMIWsCzSpLO1dg52YR9gveugLCvLi4yw405GsrNrmNxHm3KuMpKWff7xH2OixD/s2428/IMG_3852%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2428" data-original-width="2042" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_slSGv06AeWWVJ7EnKlzm6_Ghu5lLopNUmLQZVpsd0Hs2K4cVAx-9U-RXKKY-CoX3CRSWIno5y1sQdNXXYnZUCVUUey1AwQV4GfHFmxLW3xccXqgmGF4AVmiMIWsCzSpLO1dg52YR9gveugLCvLi4yw405GsrNrmNxHm3KuMpKWff7xH2OixD/w538-h640/IMG_3852%20Copy.jpeg" width="538" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Good old Ball and Mason jars.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsSOFImZ-rDAoOs0g-xsQtbHz9DgGYsCu3cqTlrSuCvSTrcG9toP2C2cflLCDNDEr5oazLBS3-l5jjSZa_3TzvfC7rHC4OU44Ov76svjd57aK-XBfXCRdeW3RU4pWApVw764FZ2wEMkXXiJlbbXnEXtW8i8lHFO_sbFdjTo_klYzFbXPNRjKI/s2941/IMG_3849%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="2941" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsSOFImZ-rDAoOs0g-xsQtbHz9DgGYsCu3cqTlrSuCvSTrcG9toP2C2cflLCDNDEr5oazLBS3-l5jjSZa_3TzvfC7rHC4OU44Ov76svjd57aK-XBfXCRdeW3RU4pWApVw764FZ2wEMkXXiJlbbXnEXtW8i8lHFO_sbFdjTo_klYzFbXPNRjKI/w640-h524/IMG_3849%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2055" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvp3X3DRyVS0opYifuWLEWU77yXnmVT4UlBey3hg2P_D1PmNg4X_VOJ5PKLrVZkS_jD5-HKodLk0qF9Un6t0uDLcZbhve0mtNYzf9fEead2zUYSrRILT3CD_tg2VNHdy7ECXYeDGZRX8Gx_kNW416-3OgSAyN2JU-01vhTLT4GFg6lPYsLjwa/w494-h640/IMG_1559.jpeg" width="494" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Pyrex. <span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); text-align: left;"> In the early 1900’s Corning Glass Works developed a borosilicate glass that could withstand extreme heat and cold without breaking. It was used it in battery jars and railroad lanterns. The strength meant battery jars and lanterns no longer broke and needed replacing. A woman named Bessie Littleton, who was married to Corning scientist Jesse Littleton, found it another way to use this heat resistant glass. After her earthenware baking dish cracked in her hot oven, Bessie asked Jesse to bring home a battery jar for her to experiment with. The sponge cake Bessie baked in the jar turned out perfectly, and the jar stayed intact. This sent Corning down a new path: cookware. In 1915, the company launched its first Pyrex line (Pyrex combined "pie" and "Nonex") with 12 pieces, including pie plates and a loaf pan.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); text-align: left;"><br /></span><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdqP7wFwkOM_xDAkdA5MJ1o4up1rdSxFPVI53E1PttDEzST8KQk2k9epnGydXBE9Ad7G4PfMKDhnHDMJbhoRgvW3VwMEcEQHez8-b2OY93n87cr_NZIC4j1HREU9YdgT7o0CtdeePVrB9q8J5rlbjBPwm39fRPWJlCBxVBjEVSPPQ-bA44LFw/s1588/IMG_1560.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1588" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdqP7wFwkOM_xDAkdA5MJ1o4up1rdSxFPVI53E1PttDEzST8KQk2k9epnGydXBE9Ad7G4PfMKDhnHDMJbhoRgvW3VwMEcEQHez8-b2OY93n87cr_NZIC4j1HREU9YdgT7o0CtdeePVrB9q8J5rlbjBPwm39fRPWJlCBxVBjEVSPPQ-bA44LFw/w640-h480/IMG_1560.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Soon after, many advertisers were eager to promote this revolutionary glass which resisted to cold and high temperatures, and most of the American households were rapidly equipped with Pyrex® transparent roasters and casseroles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="description_page text-align--left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.29; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mSTnnP3zeLER2FfBc_4MS0SDrdbMMdZJVc3aKyjBG5pMhF0t3ArZS3hwT7ua_5nQAEfG9uVW-UXc4O5yuUkkPsBo3DehkkIlKB0VP6uMOyHRelGcfZn6VUv1dbaje_8Rf9j0HGaR7kve1nrC_KqqXKms9YOo1ENWS2Zp5dnjzo91PQkyG0aP/s2426/IMG_3888.HEIC" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; 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line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">From the kitchen to the rafters. Owen’s Corning was founded in the 1930’s when Corning Glass and Owen’s Illinois created a partnership. They developed and produce insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites. IN 1938, they became a separate company with its headquarters in Toledo, OH. They are the world’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass components. Currently employing about 19,000 people worldwide.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Z4SHqYoPXp3Ch-utaElj09MWfDFF5edGzi1VM7fdb1sWwa5Hl2waQptXxSyxBO3uOi9B4SMYQ4pgk-HKZnQYgWyCIQagenuQ9KOpTXyEVpaK8Viyo0Rj8xPncghqTW-34mCz816QlfVaZoFvdsbhI4rbw9otSdPoMO6HqBCs1c9NoVGdrEiW/s4032/IMG_3768.HEIC" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Z4SHqYoPXp3Ch-utaElj09MWfDFF5edGzi1VM7fdb1sWwa5Hl2waQptXxSyxBO3uOi9B4SMYQ4pgk-HKZnQYgWyCIQagenuQ9KOpTXyEVpaK8Viyo0Rj8xPncghqTW-34mCz816QlfVaZoFvdsbhI4rbw9otSdPoMO6HqBCs1c9NoVGdrEiW/w640-h480/IMG_3768.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you managed to make it this far, thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching. </span></p><div><span class="mw-headline"><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><br /></p></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-39154669146924120742023-10-11T09:53:00.002-04:002023-10-12T06:21:37.911-04:00Ups and Downs, Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Now for the retreat, a definite Thumbs Up! The retreat was the Primitive NeedleArts Primer put on by Hobby House and Lisa K. of Prims on Greenway. I had met Lisa previously at retreats in Memphis and Asheville and I knew anything she was involved in would be great. She did not disappoint.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is our swag basket! Two thumbs up! A beautiful Amish made basket that anyone would be thrilled to have. And it was filled with goodies. Personalized name tag, two different Make-it/Take-it kits -(one a notebook and the other a needlebook), a complete kit from Stacy Nash, a pin pillow with scissors and more. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4twtlXCGSV3jfPkfepdTvcAY9TiiZ2DW620640lnkf0C3Inph6zWVDhK5iVVe8xPsVdG1DxZvah23nr39YbroQmGucpqeplriiZaUJWkjUZxRfmFYbyCg2nhHf0ZrJiJVPhKbzP-4BgJEU5KDbdPoZJ_p7wUaSyCVNHaXvO2rjNVVWnCLWxU3/s4032/E41F8FE2-2882-4BC9-99FB-915C10B83BF4.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4twtlXCGSV3jfPkfepdTvcAY9TiiZ2DW620640lnkf0C3Inph6zWVDhK5iVVe8xPsVdG1DxZvah23nr39YbroQmGucpqeplriiZaUJWkjUZxRfmFYbyCg2nhHf0ZrJiJVPhKbzP-4BgJEU5KDbdPoZJ_p7wUaSyCVNHaXvO2rjNVVWnCLWxU3/w480-h640/E41F8FE2-2882-4BC9-99FB-915C10B83BF4.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finished sample of the needlebook<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL81QCCQaiglc0Et79CV-Oz61HHBXXmkdvm_0gepaU8brfOy6toR_7ImPn3Y1Do2JfbHYMJCFtHJTsHZopdsTxdxVr4mLvS-wJGUQyjfkxqkn1m4W5p2hzDUGKrDxKk0DY5_INpNsNa88-wfYtP0prLQcLKeZHbsl9feWQeEG7yQ8e5nBsPIjy/s4032/IMG_3567.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL81QCCQaiglc0Et79CV-Oz61HHBXXmkdvm_0gepaU8brfOy6toR_7ImPn3Y1Do2JfbHYMJCFtHJTsHZopdsTxdxVr4mLvS-wJGUQyjfkxqkn1m4W5p2hzDUGKrDxKk0DY5_INpNsNa88-wfYtP0prLQcLKeZHbsl9feWQeEG7yQ8e5nBsPIjy/s320/IMG_3567.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Oh I do wish I had taken a picture of the table-scaping in the stitching room. Lisa K. had made flowers out of prim fabrics and twigs. Each table had, as a centerpiece, a mason jar filled with chocolates that surrounded the flower stems. Each was decorated with a prim bow and a card with a needle. They were set atop vintage embroidered dresser scarves that had vintage buttons laid across them. </span><span style="text-align: left;">She had taped a penny to the bottom of one of the chairs and the person seated there got the centerpiece at the end of the retreat.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">It is that attention to the little things that makes Lisa K. so special.</span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I did manage this photo of the fountain out front.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-BK9R2Q-s-96s3Qmru2F2YWi7eVLfvsJ7BZKUAI5VpmK2e4egftvAzT1jHZUWhJMRNxVO3wvysJhNwwebTWvZs54NJ8xeXtpy92-hZWQhgT69uAoXReVVYJHFTQJBpZwLKRRdn2a_T1MQzdO95v2E0rWB_eBPl1ijZI397se78NmVeB8rBMo/s4032/IMG_3553.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-BK9R2Q-s-96s3Qmru2F2YWi7eVLfvsJ7BZKUAI5VpmK2e4egftvAzT1jHZUWhJMRNxVO3wvysJhNwwebTWvZs54NJ8xeXtpy92-hZWQhgT69uAoXReVVYJHFTQJBpZwLKRRdn2a_T1MQzdO95v2E0rWB_eBPl1ijZI397se78NmVeB8rBMo/w480-h640/IMG_3553.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I took these one morning when I needed a break from sitting all hunched over the table for so long.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAtDpm-qO6Utfg3nDRxKOZIeBzfiJ6-xkemB6Yhrkxj2c15NlB2tP3Q_LjqcgWKcYUvufBzvzGFp31sdapTWfZC1S5va7cR1m8SiJ3l5oTNS3wXVkxv8xVHmG4ou44qPjARniVRqQpSVa9Tp4eTevRo1Bf0jd5yTD-XiUqApCF4GliA2LHhEw/s4032/IMG_3554.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAtDpm-qO6Utfg3nDRxKOZIeBzfiJ6-xkemB6Yhrkxj2c15NlB2tP3Q_LjqcgWKcYUvufBzvzGFp31sdapTWfZC1S5va7cR1m8SiJ3l5oTNS3wXVkxv8xVHmG4ou44qPjARniVRqQpSVa9Tp4eTevRo1Bf0jd5yTD-XiUqApCF4GliA2LHhEw/w480-h640/IMG_3554.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcHxYdBm8g3X80iGGk513IpAX8fP7GMd9tLmhF2giepJuhFghXnJzZmWKryNwfs1nr7_dBbpB6Nem3YkQunP8Y_B0q5t_hmXDBF0SM6-dLK62GPJRL-CinM6EMuR39IRwK_48ZcjucNNQJJsYYHfovJukSm7Neq2Vaqs5trG0eruEBXmKzIEa/s4032/IMG_3555.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcHxYdBm8g3X80iGGk513IpAX8fP7GMd9tLmhF2giepJuhFghXnJzZmWKryNwfs1nr7_dBbpB6Nem3YkQunP8Y_B0q5t_hmXDBF0SM6-dLK62GPJRL-CinM6EMuR39IRwK_48ZcjucNNQJJsYYHfovJukSm7Neq2Vaqs5trG0eruEBXmKzIEa/w480-h640/IMG_3555.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsb4WEvafE7gUXZTbz8cMwDHViixhbMM6gPjAm0dTm5zEI1VpMD7PXQ1pd5Xyqxeb8tR4Dk2YDKUVs3LXkZrt4wpS4QpCUgP-Btdf__HjGGatJlPNdsrOcojLjMXCS0OCqzrj1oNTjrxAU67jtLEhBXEVyYW_eYgIqVjyBv1DestMHbhgwfjan/s4032/IMG_3556.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsb4WEvafE7gUXZTbz8cMwDHViixhbMM6gPjAm0dTm5zEI1VpMD7PXQ1pd5Xyqxeb8tR4Dk2YDKUVs3LXkZrt4wpS4QpCUgP-Btdf__HjGGatJlPNdsrOcojLjMXCS0OCqzrj1oNTjrxAU67jtLEhBXEVyYW_eYgIqVjyBv1DestMHbhgwfjan/w480-h640/IMG_3556.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_x31bbY1FKKsobk_Sf5yqTUhAStV_ac6I6HtAH_zFX4NKCQZO9WQwmQ-0JhKJKD9JpWHZA4Vppu9TAsjf-mn36bqrgAAsAzGHCSCnMaOPpA06RdT05Ftow0_sEVk0KMHVkw5cRya4PFF-PhqUDikko2L94o_sWuCLZdrFNAzvF82ncVrpYiZ/s4032/IMG_3557.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2455" data-original-width="4032" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_x31bbY1FKKsobk_Sf5yqTUhAStV_ac6I6HtAH_zFX4NKCQZO9WQwmQ-0JhKJKD9JpWHZA4Vppu9TAsjf-mn36bqrgAAsAzGHCSCnMaOPpA06RdT05Ftow0_sEVk0KMHVkw5cRya4PFF-PhqUDikko2L94o_sWuCLZdrFNAzvF82ncVrpYiZ/w640-h390/IMG_3557.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Oh, and I promise I had nothing to do with this. Alarms went off, we were all evacuated and fire trucks arrived and the fireman were in the building. Not once, but twice. I never did hear what the problem was. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5aOoVqsT0WFHOCGoIg65sQdKrcsti0wNtEIjlBBR0rHPipqOiVIlQm-NBBi6WkIjVpUcoVTzAZKApfv4seqt8Dl7uxR4gtZMByDgcU5puLV75zgtDYZCByj8J6acwBBRXd8W8cLEse4r8MStHIUcFD1jp0bkR4HFz0Q_vd-OavTs2Hn4rp2R/s1108/IMG_3561.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1108" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5aOoVqsT0WFHOCGoIg65sQdKrcsti0wNtEIjlBBR0rHPipqOiVIlQm-NBBi6WkIjVpUcoVTzAZKApfv4seqt8Dl7uxR4gtZMByDgcU5puLV75zgtDYZCByj8J6acwBBRXd8W8cLEse4r8MStHIUcFD1jp0bkR4HFz0Q_vd-OavTs2Hn4rp2R/w640-h500/IMG_3561.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">My first class was with Beth Seal of Summer House. Always a treat. We got this sweet fall sampler all kitted up and made the strawberries filled with emory during the class. I am really finding a lot of small samplers I like. Probably because they seem doable in my lifetime!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2DOeYI0p7Y6rNnt8BiMASd4u_bpCjAGl8XznfXRGY_8kZqUJDTlyl782qnUD_T6VdvSlMNkt4a9WiIbqDIWpgTb8aaeGIaWIcTVH_53uJ0GcBPjllICSwy1RAi-O9AmjASj1vyG3LMwVZuQ-QNEnbK-3j_WFGdmRNxXRe3Q3uijX2d9RWbwM/s3333/IMG_3925.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2594" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2DOeYI0p7Y6rNnt8BiMASd4u_bpCjAGl8XznfXRGY_8kZqUJDTlyl782qnUD_T6VdvSlMNkt4a9WiIbqDIWpgTb8aaeGIaWIcTVH_53uJ0GcBPjllICSwy1RAi-O9AmjASj1vyG3LMwVZuQ-QNEnbK-3j_WFGdmRNxXRe3Q3uijX2d9RWbwM/w498-h640/IMG_3925.jpeg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiA1Tl0H6uwri-WLe7Yh1K2V1TzyLxL-aNUQ2r5sGIvS0cRQcenu_zKcmfDgPmMrfp9_jjmjcUtf3AdI_rnKQaw7NrUBKKrrB9L5A9lj1XmZA8hELCpWoMFvQUP_Zj_CRCCL9k8nSAu80hAEHgpeK2dZJYAknOfxr0vJvj_Kfh8sJxxQrRp1G/s4032/IMG_3931.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiA1Tl0H6uwri-WLe7Yh1K2V1TzyLxL-aNUQ2r5sGIvS0cRQcenu_zKcmfDgPmMrfp9_jjmjcUtf3AdI_rnKQaw7NrUBKKrrB9L5A9lj1XmZA8hELCpWoMFvQUP_Zj_CRCCL9k8nSAu80hAEHgpeK2dZJYAknOfxr0vJvj_Kfh8sJxxQrRp1G/w480-h640/IMG_3931.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don’t you just love when the designer adds a ‘legend’ tag with names and symbols for the chart to your floss ring?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwnr_g16Cb1oDHChFrtC3xaJx8uB9GTsFdetWS8bSS5h_eZYHkIFeT4pilxxXqL9fLgPG-1Aybbdnt5ayly35xUaC8ubLXNDzCr8ipYzCaSu-IAaTTzjXqOFViNZhWGhMlP39-KawAhcRN_M_b_c0ktrpGTAh2wVh4cM047GkPfOnHeiQzAlX/s2732/IMG_3927.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2732" data-original-width="2242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwnr_g16Cb1oDHChFrtC3xaJx8uB9GTsFdetWS8bSS5h_eZYHkIFeT4pilxxXqL9fLgPG-1Aybbdnt5ayly35xUaC8ubLXNDzCr8ipYzCaSu-IAaTTzjXqOFViNZhWGhMlP39-KawAhcRN_M_b_c0ktrpGTAh2wVh4cM047GkPfOnHeiQzAlX/w526-h640/IMG_3927.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beth’s samples</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJg0yijWTo5vy-eS_3Qz8xqBWpMG5lvAHW2aFVLAZIsBBSA8hz49fKpYNl90WtafjNFRzaUM_MZ-FTdnk8p8lyH5DPhTvAdrXoq7UklMbu7R3QRoENGnhIGLGN8K1Jr5CvrDeznLCt816hL9J8EgKQZah2smMHkIa1jNax9hkXYDHY_e6xgAhb/s4032/IMG_3568.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJg0yijWTo5vy-eS_3Qz8xqBWpMG5lvAHW2aFVLAZIsBBSA8hz49fKpYNl90WtafjNFRzaUM_MZ-FTdnk8p8lyH5DPhTvAdrXoq7UklMbu7R3QRoENGnhIGLGN8K1Jr5CvrDeznLCt816hL9J8EgKQZah2smMHkIa1jNax9hkXYDHY_e6xgAhb/w480-h640/IMG_3568.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My next class was not originally on my schedule but I am so very glad I checked for openings. It was with Lianne van Leyen of 1897 Schoolhouse Designs. OMGosh!!! This was the most enlightening, motivational, stitch worthy, positive class ever. We did not stitch one stitch, rather Lianne, an awesome public speaker, took us down a trail of her stories, our stories, introspective ideas, and a knowledge about the samplers she brought to share. Share? Well I am still amazed at what she did. She had a collection of at least a dozen, unframed, unmounted, just kind-of-there-samplers that she passed around for us to touch, turn over, look at under magnification. Some were over 200 years old. All the while she was speaking and telling us things to notice and look for when a particular samplers came our way. Some had to be recirculated a time or two because as she spoke and we become more knowledgable at what we were looking for, needed a second look. A really up close and personal interaction with samplers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> And of course, Lianne was in her period costume which added to the experience. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mRyi_FgAwOsckJWBfGyBC2WD96_GLc_6wShc3FH7jsOHKIfOp0uTSE7I-IPfbtnB1h3ZBjgCf4_nq37DEQGJiN1g76XwD9msLUKaMcCbyHpIkUu8HMqc0zd3pkFJDFplB9En0gfJADSwKjH7yHOVYPIU_pUX0-zMUyp6vZlx_zIQskGK9Spg/s4032/IMG_3581.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mRyi_FgAwOsckJWBfGyBC2WD96_GLc_6wShc3FH7jsOHKIfOp0uTSE7I-IPfbtnB1h3ZBjgCf4_nq37DEQGJiN1g76XwD9msLUKaMcCbyHpIkUu8HMqc0zd3pkFJDFplB9En0gfJADSwKjH7yHOVYPIU_pUX0-zMUyp6vZlx_zIQskGK9Spg/w480-h640/IMG_3581.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She provided us with this free chart as well. No color key provided. Up to the stitcher to decide the color ways. Always interesting to see the different interpretations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7_g_kOGEqaKV0dMnNid3CS3j7FikZeJjDq306fMfY1zHUurVxG9KZkuagh02NNWCsUDW_xgUzbkR1xrYdkCEdAJNBufbGQ68bHMer4WM2x6-g8TBihc14D2lzdLfLf-F2UeQzJ85YpuDPqdGrOR-z5po3eOMWa0pwDpvJn01B1vrKZ8uvN35/s4032/IMG_3574.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7_g_kOGEqaKV0dMnNid3CS3j7FikZeJjDq306fMfY1zHUurVxG9KZkuagh02NNWCsUDW_xgUzbkR1xrYdkCEdAJNBufbGQ68bHMer4WM2x6-g8TBihc14D2lzdLfLf-F2UeQzJ85YpuDPqdGrOR-z5po3eOMWa0pwDpvJn01B1vrKZ8uvN35/w480-h640/IMG_3574.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Original above; idea on how to change below.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKPUssrLWWTK0rZHbP4zwzNMHos1e3DExdAlCns0cix6nfhVLD6X5KVKPyZIsF1QzOg_V2yjrlvkUS3KbwILR4-BD2Z3f2Y_XjaBPX90y88tgm5bffGmrbgMBpTl48-hPHwoBgPJM5gCl-7tvTqmeNrYn0lIo5M1us9IZhr0mUFMOT9YPjmV8/s4032/IMG_3580.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKPUssrLWWTK0rZHbP4zwzNMHos1e3DExdAlCns0cix6nfhVLD6X5KVKPyZIsF1QzOg_V2yjrlvkUS3KbwILR4-BD2Z3f2Y_XjaBPX90y88tgm5bffGmrbgMBpTl48-hPHwoBgPJM5gCl-7tvTqmeNrYn0lIo5M1us9IZhr0mUFMOT9YPjmV8/w480-h640/IMG_3580.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of the samplers she passed around for us to examine.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLDHoa1STzZMiBde1ac7cLA6Pj4wScdRhVN5kctiK20L1BHYuQ9EP7nub2_2RmxMEZrikaAIZM3uSJgecu1MiU6s7cD2sa17AKJSc7sQ4W2NprAQmyUFxUcL3CmcuxFUcShQvxspOZI4RRX6BoklF0kooMABBGuaPntPHwODk1fKaHE9WTkT4/s4032/IMG_3576.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLDHoa1STzZMiBde1ac7cLA6Pj4wScdRhVN5kctiK20L1BHYuQ9EP7nub2_2RmxMEZrikaAIZM3uSJgecu1MiU6s7cD2sa17AKJSc7sQ4W2NprAQmyUFxUcL3CmcuxFUcShQvxspOZI4RRX6BoklF0kooMABBGuaPntPHwODk1fKaHE9WTkT4/w480-h640/IMG_3576.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front and back of Emma Kerridge sampler</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Dv6yBA0P_x2leY4QMffiGUyyn-8UFsOxTR7Fg0Ft5TduBh_h-SOgzc3pa73jeu-l1OKojIxDi1ICBM_UF-EBpBtAgjOFB8MgnqpB82B3iStELWXZL_1aAIDN6TITTBtKGlW3Ak7BHFatneRA2c-cPfE5Xoydb16V_eImOMUfVATEKwvQXWx/s4032/IMG_3577.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Dv6yBA0P_x2leY4QMffiGUyyn-8UFsOxTR7Fg0Ft5TduBh_h-SOgzc3pa73jeu-l1OKojIxDi1ICBM_UF-EBpBtAgjOFB8MgnqpB82B3iStELWXZL_1aAIDN6TITTBtKGlW3Ak7BHFatneRA2c-cPfE5Xoydb16V_eImOMUfVATEKwvQXWx/w480-h640/IMG_3577.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here are samples of the reverse glass painting. It was supposed to be part of our class but there was an issue with using the paints (actually India Ink) in the conference rooms. Besides, Lianne talked for over 3 hours. There would have been no time for doing this!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm97rhMro6MHMsjLVVdE7O8O5cKEMC59WBM135mNYKd40tKFpBS1wHFSH__fvrpcp2LUOe0cyYauY4aHLNkrekZeyR3LAI_o8zbNVowRpqmNNDTSVva8ShStw-uvlMcz6y1f8cfmd-tZ-grpTkepYO6mEw7hXgjeJjAr5z1Shk6juM3v3I5U5g/s4032/IMG_3578.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm97rhMro6MHMsjLVVdE7O8O5cKEMC59WBM135mNYKd40tKFpBS1wHFSH__fvrpcp2LUOe0cyYauY4aHLNkrekZeyR3LAI_o8zbNVowRpqmNNDTSVva8ShStw-uvlMcz6y1f8cfmd-tZ-grpTkepYO6mEw7hXgjeJjAr5z1Shk6juM3v3I5U5g/w640-h480/IMG_3578.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSiODMnv16_YQS1oBMM0JgeXuKR97huDiF6WnXAgGX1hREJOamJDgumgp5SDheCRgvAK8_uc4fS5lfq6czOp4RaQP3qT03_yI2fqelt7BdUTY43odpXWo-ZszvODEF_zgj-On0hvtK3KDAw2W5ly4krPYZk1yz9-bhDRtN2lCkRtqg5WuBSW-/s4032/IMG_3579.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSiODMnv16_YQS1oBMM0JgeXuKR97huDiF6WnXAgGX1hREJOamJDgumgp5SDheCRgvAK8_uc4fS5lfq6czOp4RaQP3qT03_yI2fqelt7BdUTY43odpXWo-ZszvODEF_zgj-On0hvtK3KDAw2W5ly4krPYZk1yz9-bhDRtN2lCkRtqg5WuBSW-/w480-h640/IMG_3579.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBP2Dj5FEfvWxUp0LB2mHw1gP1QHsXlDyLV5VfNfrJKX6RGdoI1UlKHGA1Exk4v9259SmE_6mVgNrZMu1slvfMfIGiOBn3w-QuBHOtWxC1Whyphenhyphennpo1o7CFC5LjtNU6lo4YIfuOTpRyEt8YDnpkbqMaTf3eecHgAAZzzLhHfWZj6tKV-Doe9aNOq/s4032/D4DDDA8A-6E54-4532-9339-F3E24794168E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBP2Dj5FEfvWxUp0LB2mHw1gP1QHsXlDyLV5VfNfrJKX6RGdoI1UlKHGA1Exk4v9259SmE_6mVgNrZMu1slvfMfIGiOBn3w-QuBHOtWxC1Whyphenhyphennpo1o7CFC5LjtNU6lo4YIfuOTpRyEt8YDnpkbqMaTf3eecHgAAZzzLhHfWZj6tKV-Doe9aNOq/w640-h480/D4DDDA8A-6E54-4532-9339-F3E24794168E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above is the kitted sampler from the class and below is a leaflet on reverse painting that Lianne discussed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0NLH48XeLDIrVp-QjWBH4E7R4qrsg5fFLxJN_Yz8Uz6tXqRz26nX46a8oDCzegWOVnKLcVWBMahkAZg3-dCJ1upCEa5lHOW8BS3wcPh6BD86OOb4djLDNXmswiz6xYkXJjgvOFfl0jw3IpuG1Yw6HEsvBxFBuKN8SlZlOHbQZRHHeNGh-hV_/s4032/4C32353F-1CEC-4E8B-9507-71CA9E8586E1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0NLH48XeLDIrVp-QjWBH4E7R4qrsg5fFLxJN_Yz8Uz6tXqRz26nX46a8oDCzegWOVnKLcVWBMahkAZg3-dCJ1upCEa5lHOW8BS3wcPh6BD86OOb4djLDNXmswiz6xYkXJjgvOFfl0jw3IpuG1Yw6HEsvBxFBuKN8SlZlOHbQZRHHeNGh-hV_/w480-h640/4C32353F-1CEC-4E8B-9507-71CA9E8586E1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My third class was with Maggie Bonanomi. We got a lovely fall piece and learned a trick or two along the way. Once everything is cut out, I think this will be a quick piece to stitch up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbc8UILEIKo-TKqw4zy64EqeN_Ism8Q2C8ho8zRjxiyVAMvLiznmhasU9VoADZO9fHIRVJcIp9Nazg2dAP_VuqcOkgzjFrMfIMYsnqlppo5cKj2ssJ9bU_7N1MMYejunk70Bk2qSJnYn2aAm8aKcYRN3dDPcNh-hryhUHW5CIqrNYbyWT8n4w/s4032/IMG_3584.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbc8UILEIKo-TKqw4zy64EqeN_Ism8Q2C8ho8zRjxiyVAMvLiznmhasU9VoADZO9fHIRVJcIp9Nazg2dAP_VuqcOkgzjFrMfIMYsnqlppo5cKj2ssJ9bU_7N1MMYejunk70Bk2qSJnYn2aAm8aKcYRN3dDPcNh-hryhUHW5CIqrNYbyWT8n4w/w640-h480/IMG_3584.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe this is all I bought? I recently saw Sarah Fletcher 1841 finished and was taken by her colors and her size. I got the Prim Pillows pattern from Under the Woolen Willow at the merchandise mall. Lastly, the Asenath Ferre’s Sampler was a purchase from the Ontario County Historic Society. You know how it is when you go into a store and feel like you have to buy something? I was intrigued by the spacing and the style of the letters at the top not to mention the small size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFP_LaGFzAVFXu3xDCmAEPi3qos6UwK7VJjWcQBBrHav6LMCHTZ8NgujaO_K_2zpSmspM2TMtM4aB2d4EAmAKipOWGzwBDg8WPKomrOBQRMAdm92J-SyYRn0o-vTfIEcESZQP8J5uOlQqw8A-zZqmmxAONgt3dvmIsu7_fl0scwpEAjTmDCc40/s4032/14DB72AA-0EB9-4E9D-B0A5-03EBC32E3280.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFP_LaGFzAVFXu3xDCmAEPi3qos6UwK7VJjWcQBBrHav6LMCHTZ8NgujaO_K_2zpSmspM2TMtM4aB2d4EAmAKipOWGzwBDg8WPKomrOBQRMAdm92J-SyYRn0o-vTfIEcESZQP8J5uOlQqw8A-zZqmmxAONgt3dvmIsu7_fl0scwpEAjTmDCc40/w640-h480/14DB72AA-0EB9-4E9D-B0A5-03EBC32E3280.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is the first time I neglected to take actual retreat pictures of the merchandise tables, the retreat room itself and only a few of the venue. It must have been being caught up seeing friends that you only see at these retreats. Or quite possibly too much enjoying the chatting in the evenings. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDLeJV-frxXHrMjjuEq8BD_nY0NenU_f9ZuT49Z1qKK_p8Qtx6-xH_zj9GmPuTEoQiy87buLzXoHLNB7PbzEl0gzBvLaaXIrleWnLsCLg32Gxmp2oV1YW9gN5FDRJfgfWwzA6o1KGq0xkOfECUTivQAFeWYMcjqtsgCgeGgPBkCbP5sFUttSt/s4032/IMG_3552.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDLeJV-frxXHrMjjuEq8BD_nY0NenU_f9ZuT49Z1qKK_p8Qtx6-xH_zj9GmPuTEoQiy87buLzXoHLNB7PbzEl0gzBvLaaXIrleWnLsCLg32Gxmp2oV1YW9gN5FDRJfgfWwzA6o1KGq0xkOfECUTivQAFeWYMcjqtsgCgeGgPBkCbP5sFUttSt/w640-h480/IMG_3552.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrBq_Rq78LZAB7J887XUA7rEzruOWcZ7mG49-YPbqIwLVyKSR1o1UkRBVJy6kW5YbSOqxWhYjr9X_vIAnWL3ZfP-jm5ZvM7WF5a3z-3g1ZTPYF9rRdWjGfZpBtYULHLJBBEOEPmfRk6K2M_lfA2J6IbVCeqoeoquKB9M9ZVPPW7-BKLaVQzi8/s4032/IMG_3572.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrBq_Rq78LZAB7J887XUA7rEzruOWcZ7mG49-YPbqIwLVyKSR1o1UkRBVJy6kW5YbSOqxWhYjr9X_vIAnWL3ZfP-jm5ZvM7WF5a3z-3g1ZTPYF9rRdWjGfZpBtYULHLJBBEOEPmfRk6K2M_lfA2J6IbVCeqoeoquKB9M9ZVPPW7-BKLaVQzi8/w300-h400/IMG_3572.heic" width="300" /></a> Or hanging with friends on another night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Funny story here. So you know the people you follow on Instagram all year. I have followed someone on InstaGram and she has followed me back for several years. Well you know that we often don’t have our names out there but rather a ‘handle’ to go back to CB radio days….oh I do digress with that one! Anyway, it wasn’t until I saw this BoonsBoro person post something and I was like, hmm, girl at my table it stitching that, hmm, she has the same stitching mat, hmm…..OMGosh, BoonsBoro is my friend Lisa that I only see once, or twice if I am lucky, a year. She knew who I was on IG but I didn’t know it was her. OMGosh! Things like this make me feel like I am one step closer to being locked up for my own protection. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLrRLiVVI3J3yavyZmYUa9XPmQ9wyGkQo1uel38FOOR8fEtokssdAsPa1T3ZtaIiFWx1G4sz5RagZJ2Skh5S_O7Epz4IjIaOrOG0Ajhy1kCecGLYArOa_rB5NfN1QTCxM5r9iRxC41vK0BNlqLBitv1f_xM6yTIpl6a7sVkdbqCxZkEcgOfb5/s4032/IMG_3941.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLrRLiVVI3J3yavyZmYUa9XPmQ9wyGkQo1uel38FOOR8fEtokssdAsPa1T3ZtaIiFWx1G4sz5RagZJ2Skh5S_O7Epz4IjIaOrOG0Ajhy1kCecGLYArOa_rB5NfN1QTCxM5r9iRxC41vK0BNlqLBitv1f_xM6yTIpl6a7sVkdbqCxZkEcgOfb5/w480-h640/IMG_3941.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I took the Red Bird Sampler with me to work on and I think I put in 12 stitches. This should have been done weeks ago. I just haven’t been stitching much. Lucky for me that my October WIPGO is to work on a WIP and worked on a class piece. </span></div></span></div><p>So a big thumbs down and thumbs up at the same time. Let me back up a little. Before I drove to NY, I got my oil changed, tires rotated, etc. The Service Desk Rep came out and said I am not sure why your car is not done, I’m going to track down your technician. Out she comes and says the car is on the lift and he is working on the alignment. Another 45 minutes pass and she says she is going to go ask again. When I see her again she has a handful of paperwork so I think I am done. When she starts with, we are getting a loaner car ready for you, I didn’t know what to expect. Turns out something on my rear axle, not the axle itself, was broken and they wouldn’t even let me drive it home. They said I probably hit a bad pothole and snapped the part. Just ask Mr. W., he says I aim for pot holes. Oh boy, something I didn’t expect. What are you going to do? We need our cars. The occasional repair cost is better than a car payment. Thank goodness the technician was diligent. I am just glad I went to the dealership and not Jiffy Lube. Nothing bad on Jiffy Lube but I would not have had my tires rotated and re-aligned and the missing/broken piece would not have been found. Yeah Subaru! I am on the road too much and I need to feel safe in my car!</p><p>I have managed to be outside and prune and tidy up the yard a little more for the winter. I’ve been able to enjoy a few lunches at the picnic table. Trust me, I am well aware I find things to do in the yard as an excuse to be outside all day. Upside, I am loving it; downside, less stitching time. </p><p>One more Up and Down Update for my trip to Corning Glass Museum on the return trip……not sure when I will get it posted. So many pictures to choose from.</p><p>In the meantime, thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching…..I sure hope to find some stitchy time this afternoon after cleaning and laundry!</p><div><br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-7717869442610443812023-10-10T15:21:00.007-04:002023-10-11T08:11:38.902-04:00Ups and Downs, Part 1<p>For October, imagine this, I had another stitching retreat. Up and down the east coast I went. All I can say is that retirement is great!</p><p>So, let me share a downer with you with an ongoing issue we are having that is really getting on my last nerve. We had an addition added to our house about 22 years ago. This 16 x 20 room is where I spend almost all my indoor time. A sunroom with windows all around. It is where I stitch, where I watch TV, where my desk is, where I watch the seasons change, etc. We have had isolated tripping of the circuit breaker over the last 15 years, maybe once a year. Since August it has progressed to a continual tripping and escalated to now it cannot even be reset. I am on a first name basis with the electrician and all his staff. They have tested every outlet, tested every switch, tested every thing plugged in, tested the outside GFI’s, been under the house, tested the draw on the breaker, replaced the 20 amp breaker with a new 20 amp, replaced the new 20 amp with 2 new 10 amp breakers and are scratching their heads. Mr. Gloom and Doom, aka Mr. W, is freaking out that the whole house will need to be rewired (?). Chill Geoffrey! So for the last 4 weeks I have dealt with heavy duty extension cords running from the living room and dining room into my sunroom. Slowing the diagnosis has been all the rain and water in the crawl space. Why not just avoid this room….well this is where the TV is, the internet comes in and where I stitch…..so a work around with extension cords. I know that this is not the end of the world and almost everyone else has far worse issues but furniture pulled out and extension cords are starting to really get on my last nerve. Ok, venting done.</p><p>On the upbeat, I was at Hobby House the first week of October. You know, last fall when that retreat was posted and it was the only thing on my 2023 stitching calendar and then somehow, 2023 was filled with fun things to do. I have a foreboding for 2024……the stitching calendar already had at least a half dozen events on it! Yikes! All I can say to defend myself is the words of my elderly friend Roxanna….she says, “do it while you can because there will come a time when you can’t”. Besides, haters gonna hate regardless.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNgyQp-FJ5EAscdT6ul2DMc2v-zclhJfvzOSHd1R0wzhMjbekjQDhUgOiq4q7zM7ZnJ4e2EGfJeP8Q-829UkXo9kv5zfEKuKo5R9Wq2gdUvCci1Wg0LM7ip6JPKgPb4p-yqF6xCUPYvbv5gZsE6HTgBTfphj8JfWcaAYhW0YUFTLBYxM7KKUm/s4032/IMG_3433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNgyQp-FJ5EAscdT6ul2DMc2v-zclhJfvzOSHd1R0wzhMjbekjQDhUgOiq4q7zM7ZnJ4e2EGfJeP8Q-829UkXo9kv5zfEKuKo5R9Wq2gdUvCci1Wg0LM7ip6JPKgPb4p-yqF6xCUPYvbv5gZsE6HTgBTfphj8JfWcaAYhW0YUFTLBYxM7KKUm/w640-h480/IMG_3433.jpeg" width="640" /></a>On the way to the Woodcliff in Fairport, we stopped at Corning Glass Museum in Corning NY.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoH8S3wjwsH_Ca31qwk0P9qRBN5egUl7suWIN9Ggvd0ipNnbmxiKYh4z-Rb6Z3xcU7nyt63nhPxo0UDUsELayhcY_6D3ReSlEVAdP24Tpm4py2cv6GHQOBVnN4SKJ3baGPrR8cq5xN9oQk6mgF8c1w_T_whsQ7BF6Yen6Yv95A9gRHo0_PYMR/s4032/IMG_3460.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoH8S3wjwsH_Ca31qwk0P9qRBN5egUl7suWIN9Ggvd0ipNnbmxiKYh4z-Rb6Z3xcU7nyt63nhPxo0UDUsELayhcY_6D3ReSlEVAdP24Tpm4py2cv6GHQOBVnN4SKJ3baGPrR8cq5xN9oQk6mgF8c1w_T_whsQ7BF6Yen6Yv95A9gRHo0_PYMR/w640-h480/IMG_3460.jpeg" width="640" /></a> We made our own glass pumpkins. It is filled entirely with my hot air! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25DMN8e9d36_wcIcKJ1FFzjfFIpiaB1EHUK-nenS3c6FUAcLeKzptqqG4zygNu1FMq_MmAQmeytF-u3FLAZ60qt-Cp6LVPGZHrlGDz238ihdpGJQI4NhTg_G9M-RzOwLZSWwxWQOnk_uPCuZOkIm66ZcevIXFVnpdnil-o1Z_3mDkKZFIoE16/s4032/IMG_3917.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25DMN8e9d36_wcIcKJ1FFzjfFIpiaB1EHUK-nenS3c6FUAcLeKzptqqG4zygNu1FMq_MmAQmeytF-u3FLAZ60qt-Cp6LVPGZHrlGDz238ihdpGJQI4NhTg_G9M-RzOwLZSWwxWQOnk_uPCuZOkIm66ZcevIXFVnpdnil-o1Z_3mDkKZFIoE16/w480-h640/IMG_3917.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>So glad I took pictures of the entrance area. When we stopped back on Sunday to pick up our pumpkins, this was all gone! Guess they are getting ready for Christmas decorating. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvFuSqeTBXPq949EmYImjawf938_gOf93J5QCi8jVOXuA5nbu0dRkLLVcF_YIW7VzTkXVokphhydoT0O1_M2eV9w0-e_7YgwEdLemuMgReO1bT7yvNw7XVHLBRcGwmr7DATTwUkQHjussylKH8TA-nhCMX8fVagS7-BQnn0TKbmvLYt7ymH55/s4032/IMG_3436.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvFuSqeTBXPq949EmYImjawf938_gOf93J5QCi8jVOXuA5nbu0dRkLLVcF_YIW7VzTkXVokphhydoT0O1_M2eV9w0-e_7YgwEdLemuMgReO1bT7yvNw7XVHLBRcGwmr7DATTwUkQHjussylKH8TA-nhCMX8fVagS7-BQnn0TKbmvLYt7ymH55/w640-h480/IMG_3436.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhm2g7BFvH3xoIesPRu04BlKT23JIaGSLl1vG24JPJnhyphenhyphen3YZQNdHbhf94hQXNjMulwAiXZYRDh74g_HZRwnDlZk8ejmqe-QQ-_A9h1N1QUy3RpiXy-XbHFkSGifwsd6GNNyRV4C1-LfH7qJxWwUYpKgUY0x4JmuXuBjmNWipo8xtdzeUVJg_H9/s4032/IMG_3440.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpzxbG1SIs2-Ji-YTFMZ7hZOl9kz6u8ccU8dcaRRGGJuDpQsCll6zytY6pgCMNkYXfxFFtT6-ZuOXOR0tNFHW5pB4e7S7o7b2lNNguuIDkrfCXy5MzVUhqVTS0K3BMZZCSSa_jHo4_exFSGiSC5tWFX1ONa2CNGgQfEdkGDqp7slNL4fmZbg-/w480-h640/IMG_3451.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I kind of thought the buildings were drab…….<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzVOKDgpGnHNL8mHpvwXe2XZbRbZYFT6LPYD43V0x7HRMONyOBmxlutsNQ6oLxaLA4pY11Kr6Rbu3ezfETjQ8IeW6JOeUteIDB7rmyAm7PjOSy5wboxpBMq0Onf2jaO2vT-I9_Wga8gY5SvVR7aMPcDy92EyWIk-mtC_4WHMKXmau2_DF7Di0/s4032/IMG_3915.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzVOKDgpGnHNL8mHpvwXe2XZbRbZYFT6LPYD43V0x7HRMONyOBmxlutsNQ6oLxaLA4pY11Kr6Rbu3ezfETjQ8IeW6JOeUteIDB7rmyAm7PjOSy5wboxpBMq0Onf2jaO2vT-I9_Wga8gY5SvVR7aMPcDy92EyWIk-mtC_4WHMKXmau2_DF7Di0/w640-h480/IMG_3915.jpeg" width="640" /></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="2960" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi322M9uEdvJwHkRHZJ48HTxwc0udQjq102g6PVDiwED3WVPxLsDFLclGUvwQfuOSfiONrzn1-jDXQCPbACZTRuxdt9R91OzAiEh06keOryr_0AGEO2TQOVLpm-6z-pssYyRAEN63zI-FSZzd_Nj_-sC958HE2w7ttqMm9LcoJMp5FI468ToECs/w640-h512/IMG_3913.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once I realized the studio had glass block wall construction, I looked around and saw what I originally thought another dull building, I now recognized as a modern spin of a barn<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CWws4-Zi2rkclPpGnmBIV8CSK_Zml6_TfCcDoL8C0uZIh9izYzCrzn2t3rg8Z5jBxUV9-ylaPsI6mox_9YlrG3EClQMvyrCTGM5D4ydB2Z_-qydH8eRyyGK8fgfbzS1_-FvtDpaCWApMvaRwoZFVwZgTTl1YvoNVYljyAWkiDSLqAJ8cIavw/s1913/IMG_3916.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1913" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CWws4-Zi2rkclPpGnmBIV8CSK_Zml6_TfCcDoL8C0uZIh9izYzCrzn2t3rg8Z5jBxUV9-ylaPsI6mox_9YlrG3EClQMvyrCTGM5D4ydB2Z_-qydH8eRyyGK8fgfbzS1_-FvtDpaCWApMvaRwoZFVwZgTTl1YvoNVYljyAWkiDSLqAJ8cIavw/w640-h368/IMG_3916.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Wednesday morning found us heading south from our hotel in Fairport to Canadaigua, NY. When visiting Hobby House in July we toured the <a href="https://www.sonnenberg.org/">Sonnenburg Mansion and Gardens</a>. Spotting information in the Billiard Room about the samplers that used to hang there, we found they were now housed in the Ontario County Historical Society. We contacted the curator and arranged to make a visit on our next trip to the area. If want to do the same, you need to reach out two weeks prior to your visit to find out if a tour is possible. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunWTctBogNv2e5gTjrM8X_e_JqNLzhWkBqT0tLMSQjyed-i1NJ9w2HxCxjeWKBnoZJY1Xdz59Gh_MjVZZYYS44VQgLUECGQC-VbFOUlzX4Vh8lNfsCbCOOfUVuLbL_lyguuQTIfybMpLQOofQFQMlzX82jQSaL-18hxSU3OMP9PX4bZMyP1hJ/s4032/IMG_3548.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunWTctBogNv2e5gTjrM8X_e_JqNLzhWkBqT0tLMSQjyed-i1NJ9w2HxCxjeWKBnoZJY1Xdz59Gh_MjVZZYYS44VQgLUECGQC-VbFOUlzX4Vh8lNfsCbCOOfUVuLbL_lyguuQTIfybMpLQOofQFQMlzX82jQSaL-18hxSU3OMP9PX4bZMyP1hJ/w480-h640/IMG_3548.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1uiUurKzXdWSv0Lq4kF9yZyc3xwiefd9ZCK79FN2LiQAHcy0x8K8HP0loU0HLP-w82eXH4BLp1XkfyEOQBV9HElbmx6Zu6nFdifIVchzCla1oatUXZwhLdx9RyNVxQtPhT4HYojERFP0qiy6Vftp7AAQM9JPuCH7AWXGXnPOBKAPoZ4FXbnS/s4032/IMG_3549.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1uiUurKzXdWSv0Lq4kF9yZyc3xwiefd9ZCK79FN2LiQAHcy0x8K8HP0loU0HLP-w82eXH4BLp1XkfyEOQBV9HElbmx6Zu6nFdifIVchzCla1oatUXZwhLdx9RyNVxQtPhT4HYojERFP0qiy6Vftp7AAQM9JPuCH7AWXGXnPOBKAPoZ4FXbnS/w480-h640/IMG_3549.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This private tour did not disappoint. Wilma T., of the museum, was so accommodating and so very knowledgeable. She had pulled samplers from their archives and we spent a couple of hours gasping at the treasures. Stacy had reached out to Beth Seal of Summer House and Beth hit the road at 5 a.m. in order to be at the museum by 10 a.m. and join Stacy and I. It was an interesting spin to have Beth with us with her knowledge of samplers and things she could pick out that I, a mere lay person, would not. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvspf6wVnH_2k8Gv5VJgbD5OIIZmU5myXH2u6TDax_wamIkVRzeWSGiNZrNkgLADsXaYVI-Nuq9-DGbyENbRkVRlVGW9vmv2Z_lrf9Z4d3CskYj9h8AmTttF2Nfs0vnxX4ApUv6WcUTffdxHX_hwgruI2nIHPmDs5hpqe7jYC23rs0zTRwlse/s3516/IMG_3463.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3516" data-original-width="2913" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvspf6wVnH_2k8Gv5VJgbD5OIIZmU5myXH2u6TDax_wamIkVRzeWSGiNZrNkgLADsXaYVI-Nuq9-DGbyENbRkVRlVGW9vmv2Z_lrf9Z4d3CskYj9h8AmTttF2Nfs0vnxX4ApUv6WcUTffdxHX_hwgruI2nIHPmDs5hpqe7jYC23rs0zTRwlse/w530-h640/IMG_3463.jpeg" width="530" /></a></div>All the samplers in the collection are from local families or have tied to local families. I love the tree in this sampler. This is Cornelia Ann Swan, 1829, age 10.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39vJxZcrPXFRPDvtoZxbQOSp1XUb15pikfFqoCsF68cNyPOgWa1dXwCKDYq0oZogYc-NB3ABjQhySwCQV8RvBOluwJsI6DWEUyfCgVaqvTPcycCOk0TNEo2plcVXkUQ2YRRRGRRShoJC6X6y0TQ26Z8ztZbrv29W0W3uLVd8hZzC_wZg9qzVm/s2112/IMG_3464.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="1955" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39vJxZcrPXFRPDvtoZxbQOSp1XUb15pikfFqoCsF68cNyPOgWa1dXwCKDYq0oZogYc-NB3ABjQhySwCQV8RvBOluwJsI6DWEUyfCgVaqvTPcycCOk0TNEo2plcVXkUQ2YRRRGRRShoJC6X6y0TQ26Z8ztZbrv29W0W3uLVd8hZzC_wZg9qzVm/w592-h640/IMG_3464.jpeg" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Full of queen stitches<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXc4gtIU0n-GRf5TpJNZGD6m3NqZp5I6ki0_d68Qn6Y1-Sn7bNWJ19ZEUQIwuJuvz-SfXez3fQlXXHvqPLvd79dJHkw2YikB5i6WcjYHWTe772fAYoJwsZZL5qZ0CfaPsPf9m5PL52CrPMcYE-JsbQ9EJAvgBGkobv-dFWUvFBtqY21W_nAJA/s4032/IMG_3465.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXc4gtIU0n-GRf5TpJNZGD6m3NqZp5I6ki0_d68Qn6Y1-Sn7bNWJ19ZEUQIwuJuvz-SfXez3fQlXXHvqPLvd79dJHkw2YikB5i6WcjYHWTe772fAYoJwsZZL5qZ0CfaPsPf9m5PL52CrPMcYE-JsbQ9EJAvgBGkobv-dFWUvFBtqY21W_nAJA/w480-h640/IMG_3465.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Beth knew immediately this was a Dutch sampler. She saw the ship, the windmill and the Dutch people. The maker was E. Focken who was probably from Germany or The Netherlands. It is silk on linen, dated 1776-1777. This was part of the collection of Mary Thompson Clark of Sonnenburg. She most likely bought it on her many trips to Europe. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIecUqb6-i7d99txsT4hGpYz3zlmifctXNrCGpWRjQDA7LSyP_Nzjlrx_lI8H2A6MXz0E4_3PNucD62BKK-dhk7PCJvpdsyMkuSUmZYtq3JMwKyg05GGGa1BkYsc8KaqySRQVggRosf-izJfWn7VbChD9uH0BjkoQjNv_4ojwvUu8eAhhSaMk1/s3138/IMG_3466.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3138" data-original-width="2565" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIecUqb6-i7d99txsT4hGpYz3zlmifctXNrCGpWRjQDA7LSyP_Nzjlrx_lI8H2A6MXz0E4_3PNucD62BKK-dhk7PCJvpdsyMkuSUmZYtq3JMwKyg05GGGa1BkYsc8KaqySRQVggRosf-izJfWn7VbChD9uH0BjkoQjNv_4ojwvUu8eAhhSaMk1/w524-h640/IMG_3466.jpeg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHACNwUfEblYlEYIaivuNRwZsallOOf06fVeAFV8gScG5JZc6e6O-ksEwDaExao0tQGdbVx9jcvMwTsUuI7C0x7tHTvgsLNhlOMUonD3NqMSwFjw7haBX0SuFgstlQUyCM8Zfmn6Qw9BN6yqxMjtYFnLi5NMpNpENq9LsqwlCWUi4ub3PqHLWw/s4032/IMG_3467.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHACNwUfEblYlEYIaivuNRwZsallOOf06fVeAFV8gScG5JZc6e6O-ksEwDaExao0tQGdbVx9jcvMwTsUuI7C0x7tHTvgsLNhlOMUonD3NqMSwFjw7haBX0SuFgstlQUyCM8Zfmn6Qw9BN6yqxMjtYFnLi5NMpNpENq9LsqwlCWUi4ub3PqHLWw/w480-h640/IMG_3467.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is another Dutch sampler, maker unknown. The stag is a common Dutch motif. Also on loan from Sonnenburg.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW0j0SJQxkV_y3CZj4lt9F6FT6F9WFIqonkxGWjf0IIqxJ23FXdy9MESMT9EwbATyaXXpo8-M2JFA5mFwy6T3mKXLqUaxpSNZtK3HiE_bFX0SSyJY-thmCc-E5Y5prIWdXXY4zzLQ_yuQ5_ro7nZ3-yUhIVxWdkrGWXNJWh7rfBrX7P8qMGuY/s4032/IMG_3469.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW0j0SJQxkV_y3CZj4lt9F6FT6F9WFIqonkxGWjf0IIqxJ23FXdy9MESMT9EwbATyaXXpo8-M2JFA5mFwy6T3mKXLqUaxpSNZtK3HiE_bFX0SSyJY-thmCc-E5Y5prIWdXXY4zzLQ_yuQ5_ro7nZ3-yUhIVxWdkrGWXNJWh7rfBrX7P8qMGuY/w480-h640/IMG_3469.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>This was ever-so delicate. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISITHVPzvc7LzDcvXH3GnOQ_-XEGK6dXL81COddJK-ttp0NSXvDNcecpSwrtqMobg1Z6C2ugGjvZ7BLJFEjWmuV1Fz-SRowv0AEzY5dRaVv72h3Sa2DIEpFNGxmVkrHj-DmcKESLovVUI415LaQSsIVkeYrjw8jZuN-ZmAgkc-NOG1_N46so3/s3085/IMG_3470.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3085" data-original-width="2995" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISITHVPzvc7LzDcvXH3GnOQ_-XEGK6dXL81COddJK-ttp0NSXvDNcecpSwrtqMobg1Z6C2ugGjvZ7BLJFEjWmuV1Fz-SRowv0AEzY5dRaVv72h3Sa2DIEpFNGxmVkrHj-DmcKESLovVUI415LaQSsIVkeYrjw8jZuN-ZmAgkc-NOG1_N46so3/w622-h640/IMG_3470.jpeg" width="622" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The initials are for family members<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tZXbfUV8XOyeTQ0-7ZFzpnEBegLStY0OSSVbUZQ5FlUrDAQ4KDpy7XO9J1la9-cDAOSCLKiW8x3a95y0z-k52f2-Q8lsDgelvl4E-8BjZyc4ntuXjYfEthlGOXa7RX9JFYT-lO9MZ_jpvZZ-fZs9kTfPNVn2FeT4myrRPIopFp7HCe6n2sVE/s4032/IMG_3471.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tZXbfUV8XOyeTQ0-7ZFzpnEBegLStY0OSSVbUZQ5FlUrDAQ4KDpy7XO9J1la9-cDAOSCLKiW8x3a95y0z-k52f2-Q8lsDgelvl4E-8BjZyc4ntuXjYfEthlGOXa7RX9JFYT-lO9MZ_jpvZZ-fZs9kTfPNVn2FeT4myrRPIopFp7HCe6n2sVE/w480-h640/IMG_3471.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr_NtnZP1SMPRwo5Zb4qEVxSJLKpgCsOVouFUn7Dx8NrIij345hrxY_EI58Jww9JS4D6-Zzingq1ZcZyL5g8pHgUBrEiTrL2OcUy-A6kepFS3LsxRdxKJA98hmUNgvBY5Vbu2glYfadU8oYbPD-xmK50UdjB-w-w_rQk2wlOFLXFzJ-prwShJ/s4032/IMG_3472.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr_NtnZP1SMPRwo5Zb4qEVxSJLKpgCsOVouFUn7Dx8NrIij345hrxY_EI58Jww9JS4D6-Zzingq1ZcZyL5g8pHgUBrEiTrL2OcUy-A6kepFS3LsxRdxKJA98hmUNgvBY5Vbu2glYfadU8oYbPD-xmK50UdjB-w-w_rQk2wlOFLXFzJ-prwShJ/w480-h640/IMG_3472.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is Eleanor Barnard, dated 1790. It is silk on linen. On loan from Sonnenburg. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DzAe71Sw15_f1MXV2sVRlPq68HF7jsZJE9geI-bsa3PpNBiBN-_TAHQk8tG-Zk3IUPANlIV-bLOjoQcuSSwpd76mymbekMaeKF18fEZ0mcjkjgw0GKRm68Zh88fepuaQuf5jRmM-VwrZ558XiRiW13L6wxxJwgEZmU9wOhwzMi3kJW59Kpyw/s4032/IMG_3473.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DzAe71Sw15_f1MXV2sVRlPq68HF7jsZJE9geI-bsa3PpNBiBN-_TAHQk8tG-Zk3IUPANlIV-bLOjoQcuSSwpd76mymbekMaeKF18fEZ0mcjkjgw0GKRm68Zh88fepuaQuf5jRmM-VwrZ558XiRiW13L6wxxJwgEZmU9wOhwzMi3kJW59Kpyw/w480-h640/IMG_3473.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is Catherine Andres, dated 1797. Typical Dutch spot motif. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19wl8EYqzscrTkVKy9J92xQ6MelJS4QcgbR6SBDki9dodWviKnCXlmCoLOZyWVV6M_g-Jh6iK606JS2NpSU0pkAjbD2iUMtjAn8qjM90ERJSZzIaYarFPniKySUNGuZy2qnzdvNz97e2EF4W6u8yXa7isb0beFdk_2e53W0X5ryQrQqPmOh-i/s4032/IMG_3475.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19wl8EYqzscrTkVKy9J92xQ6MelJS4QcgbR6SBDki9dodWviKnCXlmCoLOZyWVV6M_g-Jh6iK606JS2NpSU0pkAjbD2iUMtjAn8qjM90ERJSZzIaYarFPniKySUNGuZy2qnzdvNz97e2EF4W6u8yXa7isb0beFdk_2e53W0X5ryQrQqPmOh-i/w480-h640/IMG_3475.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Crown on mid left each indicate a different level of royalty.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcPGb5zEfOnVWa9H6tD7I-9Z6m22TqVN9ucc9d2-KOSB-rWtXD6R_OCiGrCDnFLxLsY4i-VT0Yc-0haYWDL-vy6zg0x8q5vwHrEBjXUIIP1mBZ7sYx2e0avtc0BEgGTBoeiKDdsGYwEjJwOw8J9p4AxftIxzsCPxJ3hctBw9Z7TkGND03UAme/s4032/IMG_3476.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcPGb5zEfOnVWa9H6tD7I-9Z6m22TqVN9ucc9d2-KOSB-rWtXD6R_OCiGrCDnFLxLsY4i-VT0Yc-0haYWDL-vy6zg0x8q5vwHrEBjXUIIP1mBZ7sYx2e0avtc0BEgGTBoeiKDdsGYwEjJwOw8J9p4AxftIxzsCPxJ3hctBw9Z7TkGND03UAme/w480-h640/IMG_3476.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Minerva Pecks, 1829, age 10<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp9II6oIR8mIuWSVu2BEdWfWMpVp6kvQFmLjbEJ-A8AgIzhBe4lV7-B7goVYU2cZi81I9uGBXY73uV6VUxbbHqwxBwyhmI8V4RhpHws9N4H0r3d5xBsUeBg08Kg2omyb2R2Yx44X7-IvM6OHObVY7EaVYykeuadnd6PTcTZ_aL6gDVwBCwiQA/s3024/IMG_3477.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2985" data-original-width="3024" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp9II6oIR8mIuWSVu2BEdWfWMpVp6kvQFmLjbEJ-A8AgIzhBe4lV7-B7goVYU2cZi81I9uGBXY73uV6VUxbbHqwxBwyhmI8V4RhpHws9N4H0r3d5xBsUeBg08Kg2omyb2R2Yx44X7-IvM6OHObVY7EaVYykeuadnd6PTcTZ_aL6gDVwBCwiQA/w640-h632/IMG_3477.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katherine Sornborger, 1780<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMpCMJJS4aNJCSGwJ3Hh8Dy5XOopsNpWoE6Sit2oKaAh05kjESx-qwU9EHMM_NPnqUVV-OXmdZSsWVWvv93G_x_FbDMAoL2xARK6DGkecvl6SRmewvxGYHNlCGO7yxsvW0AT0DvfJW4OP95k8UtvCqQiH16Uwe-LcYj61oj7o9b-wTThwc7jQ/s3024/IMG_3486.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2930" data-original-width="3024" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMpCMJJS4aNJCSGwJ3Hh8Dy5XOopsNpWoE6Sit2oKaAh05kjESx-qwU9EHMM_NPnqUVV-OXmdZSsWVWvv93G_x_FbDMAoL2xARK6DGkecvl6SRmewvxGYHNlCGO7yxsvW0AT0DvfJW4OP95k8UtvCqQiH16Uwe-LcYj61oj7o9b-wTThwc7jQ/w640-h620/IMG_3486.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ02QSAWMRbGGG7iNbVz_jhIoNffSFf6E5unscWdZTN7oWre6QnslURD2zIDq-IkcCHrgcf-NtTEFwxCFrmLEI8OjLZc1fvIzsUvkflsY7i3UoP-3SCIsCuUhZwF51ebEwltQPacyXarBrjEyB-QnjLKvTren-8VZXO4eszryWvlo3Zmh80ORi/s3134/IMG_3487.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Things to note - top center, the blue bird with the banner, “The World”. Created to Helen Wilder Bates, no date. Embroidery on white silk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFIfmceQ8_3sBFO_TQJWzu0Tt4Tx4TkHOxt7c6kIDP_BjtJfsmyLPhyphenhyphenR4-ZwQ0qxG1GUtZkgBnc453nn-kPLdIMzwoM9k7i1iESN_lMUoAX1wPn40rjxBPx1xElLTN0t1F-dDs8JqhRP9ddIiTFPhQRnTZ0tID3em4OI2SD2xErQgPX9990nC/s3365/IMG_3503.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="3365" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFIfmceQ8_3sBFO_TQJWzu0Tt4Tx4TkHOxt7c6kIDP_BjtJfsmyLPhyphenhyphenR4-ZwQ0qxG1GUtZkgBnc453nn-kPLdIMzwoM9k7i1iESN_lMUoAX1wPn40rjxBPx1xElLTN0t1F-dDs8JqhRP9ddIiTFPhQRnTZ0tID3em4OI2SD2xErQgPX9990nC/w640-h294/IMG_3503.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>It was so vibrant.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQRSySwMdU7Ez9Utp0aTMvFYwPrQZ7-Z-r7D2avWGSknw3Mg_M8f6gX4Fswuyr3KWPoBcND0KUcYXt6GrYnh0WI1tDLipHSvlAFIcsjEnjW7hqfuIN7JUvx-GkkpD-nQ0HmD5Mk0kmLkdr9XcB0aEU8p4_EL2F1gDD8ofsNPdzEP11ZlKzk3k/s977/IMG_3504.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is Eliza Jane Wilson, dated 1835. The original top, reproduction bottom</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7m_-LQDiDlIwbUUCxVGeBqIGlNc_jsnOboTLulskMwFhE8nc1DS9XI9SGh26z2l-RHHHBJcacY-gbHLEbrCLB86a4VevJOpoD_rRHL4jjNcEd4VGBX7mws1vQUeh7_4g8daeXhvXPOaXF1hhvEFTTDc-EYHiT0vPCi4E8ZcAN_h6m7RiEZZV4/s4032/IMG_3514.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7m_-LQDiDlIwbUUCxVGeBqIGlNc_jsnOboTLulskMwFhE8nc1DS9XI9SGh26z2l-RHHHBJcacY-gbHLEbrCLB86a4VevJOpoD_rRHL4jjNcEd4VGBX7mws1vQUeh7_4g8daeXhvXPOaXF1hhvEFTTDc-EYHiT0vPCi4E8ZcAN_h6m7RiEZZV4/w640-h480/IMG_3514.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Maker unknown, late 18th/early 19th century.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtRX90yNCPkM1FiG5e5jeCKFXfmQTuSKPVmBy1SUiS7aawrWEndgG5696zmtijY-qSkoVpHF0S583Xq7LjANz_1CJZ6mLccq487nZhhcdgmgcMrWQi_sY2bFLG4AGLD6glMu7PFVDF0bXh9Qir8UTUdlvcMwxM4agP-rGpqN46hpfCerg05eL/s4032/IMG_3515.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2581" data-original-width="4032" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtRX90yNCPkM1FiG5e5jeCKFXfmQTuSKPVmBy1SUiS7aawrWEndgG5696zmtijY-qSkoVpHF0S583Xq7LjANz_1CJZ6mLccq487nZhhcdgmgcMrWQi_sY2bFLG4AGLD6glMu7PFVDF0bXh9Qir8UTUdlvcMwxM4agP-rGpqN46hpfCerg05eL/w640-h410/IMG_3515.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Agnes Bruce, thought to be wool on hemp. 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Then we got to go into the archives! <div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAye2PR2U3cPvshsfQwVeG2RAdwNWWXhX8nt7LjGtQVyo-mXcxg02lbJAmSzL3A05A_-yEUV5ExDvPbZ77KuXgn2By7r2b-WESB82-Xv9YotlWPLUbP1DBE7RoiKfuhEiEM6bE0gPrA23_nkMU20tpNnPzvw1qg_Um56uLhKiF6x93Gv0oJmJe/s4032/IMG_3544.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAye2PR2U3cPvshsfQwVeG2RAdwNWWXhX8nt7LjGtQVyo-mXcxg02lbJAmSzL3A05A_-yEUV5ExDvPbZ77KuXgn2By7r2b-WESB82-Xv9YotlWPLUbP1DBE7RoiKfuhEiEM6bE0gPrA23_nkMU20tpNnPzvw1qg_Um56uLhKiF6x93Gv0oJmJe/w480-h640/IMG_3544.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Look at the coverlets! 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More to come. In the meantime keep on stitching!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-5228488215513636342023-09-27T22:30:00.002-04:002023-09-30T07:57:31.837-04:00School Days, Rule Days<p>The real last stop on my way home from my August Traipse about the country was at an antique shop Zanesville, Ohio. Just a quick stop, 30 minutes, to stretch our legs. Oh, I should have known, that 30 minutes turned into 3 hours. We needed to empty out the car so we could unbox our purchases and shoe horn them into the car. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-PxTFIwIIRHkNjNlYre-R0h4f8P-IZUclgfk8Gg8j_cWSoChORwdprk6beJRK4faf0_OghoSBgWDs0ook_Q-LD9LQqLGXsDNjcYN6-QsRO18AeTZS6nxWvAi8B6miaMAKf5nqc5g6WWVpKs2CsWpWc0O-zZ9wAOdlhKTjEGsJ_XSDcXSi5Ac/s4032/IMG_3279.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-PxTFIwIIRHkNjNlYre-R0h4f8P-IZUclgfk8Gg8j_cWSoChORwdprk6beJRK4faf0_OghoSBgWDs0ook_Q-LD9LQqLGXsDNjcYN6-QsRO18AeTZS6nxWvAi8B6miaMAKf5nqc5g6WWVpKs2CsWpWc0O-zZ9wAOdlhKTjEGsJ_XSDcXSi5Ac/w480-h640/IMG_3279.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This view actually doesn’t look so bad and it looks like we could have added more!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSR6tTc8sScnFJCrMik7y9PZO1a2zMmBlqZi6FNA_bR3KqlTzhqKHJAFQ8pJu3yokjVUiAARDuyp8KlZDc3xhdR7l08z423wmA2ggLXqKsLOI3BEas-35VJyg3M4nFRSbkptUaFnZG0y1xgN8wcX-0c9Ynp7_iwBSXM69GwPe77jBCOKBpRgx/s4032/IMG_3280.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSR6tTc8sScnFJCrMik7y9PZO1a2zMmBlqZi6FNA_bR3KqlTzhqKHJAFQ8pJu3yokjVUiAARDuyp8KlZDc3xhdR7l08z423wmA2ggLXqKsLOI3BEas-35VJyg3M4nFRSbkptUaFnZG0y1xgN8wcX-0c9Ynp7_iwBSXM69GwPe77jBCOKBpRgx/w640-h480/IMG_3280.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyVUg23rM2b8ZdfqTLdL4Dw85mkO3LTbhDhCXfd9wOXW05bh3jtmyW0bPRg4r5iXm7bSEnlykgVWKg1svXynep8snXNTd0U0SHWx8AQKQg2ZR17bTKDhNg1qSn2bVmJD6qTqUr7CTGMP-KAqm-FQfKqjEt6FuQJV0NX6nrEeFtVT2FPP1vAd_/s4032/IMG_3281.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyVUg23rM2b8ZdfqTLdL4Dw85mkO3LTbhDhCXfd9wOXW05bh3jtmyW0bPRg4r5iXm7bSEnlykgVWKg1svXynep8snXNTd0U0SHWx8AQKQg2ZR17bTKDhNg1qSn2bVmJD6qTqUr7CTGMP-KAqm-FQfKqjEt6FuQJV0NX6nrEeFtVT2FPP1vAd_/w480-h640/IMG_3281.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Patrons and store owners alike were laughing at us. No hard braking lest we be concussed by a purchase. We need another trip to Missouri to see all the things along the way we didn’t have time to see.<div><br /></div><div>So back home and enjoying the days as the temps have started to cool and the humidity has high tailed it out of here. I have enjoyed being in the garden. In late August we had our shed - actually my shed - torn down and rebuilt. I have been having a grand time sorting and filling the new shelves and the peg board with my garden tools and such. It is not a she-shed, it is a working garden shed where I keep my gardening tools, power washer, decking furniture out of season, yard stuff. Mr. W has his own ‘barn’ where he has control over its domain. I even managed to get some of the things out of my laundry room like my tub of birdseed. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is still a wall behind me with 3 sets of 36 by 72 high shelves yet to fill but all I have left to sort is the stuff in the yellow wagon. I am sure the open space with on be filled with something else. Isn’t that some law of nature? </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV87rZCk2Ca35vwuSwnQ6tljAq6lh3wE5BucuAPxIs-YgDcySV02iwmQrUch0QLBYwp8qGHAMIrDG0WMI_NGQwAG-RHG3XqX0kt9uxh1S-PzUIjAON8HgoamdhfNJ_0g4q72Jj8t4CxlPH_6LpDSxiQSiQEiTV2_roTg6dnMHjF_kOstgVxHDf/s4032/IMG_3409.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV87rZCk2Ca35vwuSwnQ6tljAq6lh3wE5BucuAPxIs-YgDcySV02iwmQrUch0QLBYwp8qGHAMIrDG0WMI_NGQwAG-RHG3XqX0kt9uxh1S-PzUIjAON8HgoamdhfNJ_0g4q72Jj8t4CxlPH_6LpDSxiQSiQEiTV2_roTg6dnMHjF_kOstgVxHDf/w640-h480/IMG_3409.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><p>My husband also had the contractor put up a new fence around my vegetable garden . Hopefully this will keep the rabbits AND the groundhogs out. No hope for the tomato thieving squirrels. The best part is the GATE! With the old fence, there was no gate and I had to ever-so gracefully “NOT” swing one leg, then the other over it; definitely not a pretty site!</p></div></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFZK5Zo1dYKjumeqAVm3GSsSH-LGRxc4YA04XZME4n13ix2BowcxIMS30AgkGun1_nTYgZWpnywE23ogcTZbJTD0Te05-k3VHBKjWq4OO6KbY_xf6QReinfZdUOUPhp7zqbZ3Kjdv1PLCyFXpT3YmWFjlxxGbTci3-tXMcmN2NGmxe39qEOfD/s4032/IMG_1252.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFZK5Zo1dYKjumeqAVm3GSsSH-LGRxc4YA04XZME4n13ix2BowcxIMS30AgkGun1_nTYgZWpnywE23ogcTZbJTD0Te05-k3VHBKjWq4OO6KbY_xf6QReinfZdUOUPhp7zqbZ3Kjdv1PLCyFXpT3YmWFjlxxGbTci3-tXMcmN2NGmxe39qEOfD/w640-h480/IMG_1252.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Well I broke the rules and started not one, not two, but three new projects! I meet once a month with a group that works on class projects only. First we eat dinner, then stitch and break for dessert and then stitch some more. I had been working on a <b>Betsy Morgan</b> piece, the <b>Christmas Etui</b>. It is all blackwork and I found out not the easiest piece to work on in a group setting. So, justification out of the way I picked up <b>Dance of the Wildflowers</b>, from 2022 Jamboree at Salty Yarns. This is from <b>Summer House Stitch Workes</b>.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5Io9m1gGLtszDXvjK5Rg_wUbyOJAxvsnhOPCyE5opzFUrCmUOapR6THHZveW-jcQ1zHIWI2L9PUkYdiU9Qa0ePYUfh4CSGWN1KdY2IUBtvj6FcwHsiZ-bq6nYHdscfz4SCD1XQhmcVfiNDcaXR6w5398RuilPwK6xSrmO8flU7TB30rx2lFs/s4032/IMG_3420.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5Io9m1gGLtszDXvjK5Rg_wUbyOJAxvsnhOPCyE5opzFUrCmUOapR6THHZveW-jcQ1zHIWI2L9PUkYdiU9Qa0ePYUfh4CSGWN1KdY2IUBtvj6FcwHsiZ-bq6nYHdscfz4SCD1XQhmcVfiNDcaXR6w5398RuilPwK6xSrmO8flU7TB30rx2lFs/w640-h480/IMG_3420.HEIC" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5Io9m1gGLtszDXvjK5Rg_wUbyOJAxvsnhOPCyE5opzFUrCmUOapR6THHZveW-jcQ1zHIWI2L9PUkYdiU9Qa0ePYUfh4CSGWN1KdY2IUBtvj6FcwHsiZ-bq6nYHdscfz4SCD1XQhmcVfiNDcaXR6w5398RuilPwK6xSrmO8flU7TB30rx2lFs/s4032/IMG_3420.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrWjtu_A2X3KOKK7WnbulZNFgbXo0tEfyO4pxsY-6NMtMh3clIGtTmyG8PW6by8xcYF3puBpN3vkA1-V3J3PVbTPcEzRLsY5hefBtV3teBUtnBWBaQvgq1f2f1peQqUQIeeVX_W5VaRBK2e6NSoF1J3Kn1Byxce9-Ckq4QbBhLGinIndUK0jH/s4032/IMG_3356.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVrWjtu_A2X3KOKK7WnbulZNFgbXo0tEfyO4pxsY-6NMtMh3clIGtTmyG8PW6by8xcYF3puBpN3vkA1-V3J3PVbTPcEzRLsY5hefBtV3teBUtnBWBaQvgq1f2f1peQqUQIeeVX_W5VaRBK2e6NSoF1J3Kn1Byxce9-Ckq4QbBhLGinIndUK0jH/s320/IMG_3356.jpeg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since I was itching to start a sampler, I started <b>And Heaven and Earth Sing</b> from Kathy Barrick. I had two others in the pile looking at me but I couldn’t make a decision. Unfortunately I had to go to services for a fellow stitcher. Her family had some of her needlework displayed at the viewing. <b>Heaven and Earth</b> from <b>Kathy Barrick</b> was one of them and I took it as a sign. It has been in my pile of possibilities for a while so it was easy to move it front and center. I started it but wasn’t liking the fabric. There was not enough variation in color between the fabric and some of the floss. Fortunately my stash is not just charts and floss. Oh no, I seem to have a bit of fabric as well. Shopping my craft room I found a large piece of 40 ct Milk and Honey from <b>Shakespeare’s Peddler</b>. Restarted but I don’t know if I am terribly happy with this fabric choice either. So and start and stop.</p><p><br /></p><p>And my third new start, <b>Red Bird Sampler </b>from<b> WTNT.</b> All kitted up and waiting on the bench for me to call it into play. Did I hear the coach call SUBSTITUTION? Two weeks in and really enjoying it. I absolutely love the colors.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRd44eG0QVmWuJhrTrrJZqSRQhtjE2823_8ct9saHUMAXReI6dp2DrXSBO3l-33W3b9MVJIvJ_xh0biFlUS_bXq3n-ER4u7e0tUWZH0uQu8LVwUP48Je178Ux0lRbcIunbPhG1k8vXWJyXHcumB8tgT_hoxnZ3-ErfmxGnkIdVpX80F8po3sR/s4032/IMG_3419.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRd44eG0QVmWuJhrTrrJZqSRQhtjE2823_8ct9saHUMAXReI6dp2DrXSBO3l-33W3b9MVJIvJ_xh0biFlUS_bXq3n-ER4u7e0tUWZH0uQu8LVwUP48Je178Ux0lRbcIunbPhG1k8vXWJyXHcumB8tgT_hoxnZ3-ErfmxGnkIdVpX80F8po3sR/w480-h640/IMG_3419.HEIC" width="480" /></a> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I did a fun thing. I have been wanting a retreat mat but just couldn’t find one that I liked. So I bought an apron and tea towel set from Hands Across the Sea/HATS. I took the tea towel and folded up the bottom to create pockets. I sewed channels to create pockets for pencils and scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVtxLwL5bYBVPDMR3x0bEt1MFCCRnYQUYqNzKpQwOcwJfgFv9nCiUXklVCRFJByoq3gwktFYZGebttIeUM5XgzF016QkKRWgq9j4lPA47x8qz_admSPHQDkLcyDvf_k_w_prGvsyP8c212OV9kPeeNG3nXEnOl2Wqa8v3TYL7CDfE7Ag7pSd1/s4032/IMG_3415.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVtxLwL5bYBVPDMR3x0bEt1MFCCRnYQUYqNzKpQwOcwJfgFv9nCiUXklVCRFJByoq3gwktFYZGebttIeUM5XgzF016QkKRWgq9j4lPA47x8qz_admSPHQDkLcyDvf_k_w_prGvsyP8c212OV9kPeeNG3nXEnOl2Wqa8v3TYL7CDfE7Ag7pSd1/w480-h640/IMG_3415.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7gA7SRhJpYaFeWRYaAS8j1I3c0jZMJpDVU3zKFyD5rKVSoccFLa_sbde5eTSrCMQysW0mu_n-9koFvqzP-CiOFDukOBGXwMPF7v2H9KJGKhiQRRtTCFK-ni_aCoKa6vBDbnBCLqGZ5vqEfmNDFiUDNso0CY1hFc5q52DdnGfJyv9xJJqsFor/s4032/IMG_3418.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7gA7SRhJpYaFeWRYaAS8j1I3c0jZMJpDVU3zKFyD5rKVSoccFLa_sbde5eTSrCMQysW0mu_n-9koFvqzP-CiOFDukOBGXwMPF7v2H9KJGKhiQRRtTCFK-ni_aCoKa6vBDbnBCLqGZ5vqEfmNDFiUDNso0CY1hFc5q52DdnGfJyv9xJJqsFor/w480-h640/IMG_3418.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Perfect timing that I stitched up the mat today and today I got Happy Mail. I am participating in a Secret Stitcher Pal and I got this lovely HATS bag from my Secret Stitchy Pal today. Included was the nail file to put in my bag. Great idea! Between the mat and the bag I think I may need to change the colors I choose for my jewelry box make over so I have a matching ensemble. LOL<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8dA5LG7xvRBuhaE2ddKJMIXXTjIpt7G0eLkGLUYPiWKgmAxtngGjLLj4ZOrj571zcNxSoFqsI1cH-xgCFa2gadtfjR2_4eriYlLUcncBMZ8fLjz-MbJF7S7UTAXYd7z195NKPizEZL__RdBvd1LX3TjKy1MYhN-gtxEcl7FYNScY-1m1KPC6/s4032/IMG_3414.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8dA5LG7xvRBuhaE2ddKJMIXXTjIpt7G0eLkGLUYPiWKgmAxtngGjLLj4ZOrj571zcNxSoFqsI1cH-xgCFa2gadtfjR2_4eriYlLUcncBMZ8fLjz-MbJF7S7UTAXYd7z195NKPizEZL__RdBvd1LX3TjKy1MYhN-gtxEcl7FYNScY-1m1KPC6/w480-h640/IMG_3414.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And before I forget……maybe everyone else knows about this but it is ‘new’ to me. I have starting “replying” to your comments with my comments! So much easier than going down the rabbit hole of looking at profiles, getting email addresses, going outside of blogger, logging into outlook - otherwise comments come from iCloud which I never use. Anyway, so much easier for me. I am far from the most technically proficient person. You know you kind of loose that when you don’t work any more. Now, if you leave a comment, I am sure to comment back now since it seems to be so much easier. For all I know this has been an option all along and I just found it. <p></p><p>Something else I forgot to share. The hair. Ugh! Why did I think I wanted long hair? IDK. In July, I got 3 inches cut off. I was super happy when I left the salon. Such a lift, a neat chin length bob. About two weeks into it, it was the same thought when I looked in the mirror. No style to it. Next appointment, 2 more inches off and layers cut in. Now I must pause here to say the hairdresser is giving me EXACTLY what I am asking for. My ideal haircut would be a cut like Jamie Lee Curtis. Let’s face it, I don’t have her body or bone structure so it is a no. With this week’s cut, I think we got it this time. Maybe it is time for a new profile pix. The only thing I dislike more finding the right hair style is having my picture taken so it is unlikely.</p><p></p><p>On to <b>WIPGO</b>. This month my task was to complete a motif on <b>Land That I Love</b> and to stitch and finish a patriotic ornament. I wasn’t even able to pick <b>Land That I Love</b> up until mid-September. I didn’t complete a motif but I put a good amount in two different ones. I’ve got a few more days til the end of the month so here’s hoping. I want really would like to get this finished. I hope to put in two or three lengths of thread two or three days a week. Once I get closer to the finish line, I will make this a monogamous stitch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ13n6-K_VTq1QNOg_U6grhazz_H_s-rgrXF7Nh1e_5q3ej47xZgVK1D8WA7sbXOmWIUHAwRh28kAIBVezSexJAsGbIV67tvQ2O28NlyjRjhdRYNzogDH7yF0Xf-U8bqkjak_BblAyyYyChuYcpzG18xhLblhVpL6zHCaFZam75pa1CQop2Ma/s4032/F8CD7BB1-3E3C-46A3-88DF-99AF1DAEE47E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ13n6-K_VTq1QNOg_U6grhazz_H_s-rgrXF7Nh1e_5q3ej47xZgVK1D8WA7sbXOmWIUHAwRh28kAIBVezSexJAsGbIV67tvQ2O28NlyjRjhdRYNzogDH7yF0Xf-U8bqkjak_BblAyyYyChuYcpzG18xhLblhVpL6zHCaFZam75pa1CQop2Ma/w480-h640/F8CD7BB1-3E3C-46A3-88DF-99AF1DAEE47E.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Since I had 30 hours in the car to and from Kansas City, MO, I decided to try my hand at stitching on perforated paper. I pre-cut the paper, lined my stitch bag with two pieces of cardboard to keep the paper flat and stitch on I did! I stitched up three patriotic ornaments from the Just Sew Emma Pattern Star Spangled Ornaments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZbn1sN-kQivOnwd00CeWj1Sl3WyOEAPAAw9o5_LccjG_1AlFsUS3cmkmHWd9506a5UaZ83_Uw6G8WrvEA-b-LVn6GTUQnX2F4ZJSHlw1dRETWgPV7gF1-N_FhOgfew9EanGE3EAb6thajs33tOnlcJkHmdG6RTwV6kZ6ls1ulO5VqqZj56Iu/s4032/0F992768-0CEA-4CEB-8451-5BA4F310B66E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZbn1sN-kQivOnwd00CeWj1Sl3WyOEAPAAw9o5_LccjG_1AlFsUS3cmkmHWd9506a5UaZ83_Uw6G8WrvEA-b-LVn6GTUQnX2F4ZJSHlw1dRETWgPV7gF1-N_FhOgfew9EanGE3EAb6thajs33tOnlcJkHmdG6RTwV6kZ6ls1ulO5VqqZj56Iu/w480-h640/0F992768-0CEA-4CEB-8451-5BA4F310B66E.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Got home and did a quick finish with felt and ribbon. Another WIPGO assignment completed! I have already make a list on the bag of this year’s WIPGO board for ideas for next year. WIPGO has really helped me accomplish a lot this year. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfFfaEJKqavAj4wFJCvvbVoJx9h4OYp3xUdv5N7F-IuX_0AYrM3-yiHQGSBPAYLtzOl8_GuRsHbnPEcLemfYfaSqubJwXX9NCBW3zJmdl38WQvYkwk6ltYW5Vi26bNRjJ35VtjYWWbP_9gbDlRbAQzrBUbmUh97aVntoj6HYcMjckIu-DUyCY/s4032/IMG_3404.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfFfaEJKqavAj4wFJCvvbVoJx9h4OYp3xUdv5N7F-IuX_0AYrM3-yiHQGSBPAYLtzOl8_GuRsHbnPEcLemfYfaSqubJwXX9NCBW3zJmdl38WQvYkwk6ltYW5Vi26bNRjJ35VtjYWWbP_9gbDlRbAQzrBUbmUh97aVntoj6HYcMjckIu-DUyCY/w480-h640/IMG_3404.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>That brings me up to date with September. Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching. </div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-18845440635448537152023-09-15T18:35:00.002-04:002023-09-17T19:49:24.901-04:00Next to the last, but not the least stop of our trip<p>I think I can wrap up the trip with this last post but buckle your seat belts everyone. It is a visit to none other than Keepsakes in Cincinnati Ohio. </p><p>I honestly stepped inside and froze in my footsteps with mouth hanging open. I told Susan and Barbara this is what I think it must feel like to be 12 and get tickets to Taylor Swift! </p><p>Was this a warning or what? Stop at Keepsakes or else!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fYUDsQd_6ssdiShQ3tUaeEtQVbXlptYH_fCtvvdO1JA3d1xmT_L0efErxk3NW2IWxs_KutIMNFT4ZQoB1kUL5cEB2SgB1WtIzmx23-K6hl2AGKgXQmCijA61Ir3nMH1pVA1Cf0BmHa6pT3ZkMe_C_8SA2nN-7cgzvtdhmLWP3_DD_nqgYtLE/s1687/819D296F-9747-4F00-AD93-FE4BB10901BA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1687" data-original-width="1613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fYUDsQd_6ssdiShQ3tUaeEtQVbXlptYH_fCtvvdO1JA3d1xmT_L0efErxk3NW2IWxs_KutIMNFT4ZQoB1kUL5cEB2SgB1WtIzmx23-K6hl2AGKgXQmCijA61Ir3nMH1pVA1Cf0BmHa6pT3ZkMe_C_8SA2nN-7cgzvtdhmLWP3_DD_nqgYtLE/w612-h640/819D296F-9747-4F00-AD93-FE4BB10901BA.jpeg" width="612" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The cuteness started even before we got inside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvYCVwO2ghT_TyfIPXdZNtn-pyQOnXOMtpDA65-3VdaiRFmh6LTEONtgCzk3HOOmGl4N3F9kzJDJhiTKxTFUN99bfi7EuoLl3SIqLZTDji3FOmk7Qc-hnlo0C5upz1icuOMwLCvJq5sQJzEh4WeB0NO-8p8TLnbp81SvwyWNT05LirIv9fAT2/s4032/6DAB800E-2C9A-41AC-8089-D55E30078D5A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvYCVwO2ghT_TyfIPXdZNtn-pyQOnXOMtpDA65-3VdaiRFmh6LTEONtgCzk3HOOmGl4N3F9kzJDJhiTKxTFUN99bfi7EuoLl3SIqLZTDji3FOmk7Qc-hnlo0C5upz1icuOMwLCvJq5sQJzEh4WeB0NO-8p8TLnbp81SvwyWNT05LirIv9fAT2/w640-h480/6DAB800E-2C9A-41AC-8089-D55E30078D5A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Black cat paying tribute to 310.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYTRF-2b1bAry5Jx6FBclouAjsObk0zeV8e1TufcgVlIIWaip8j0smSXJ5Sl3RgC6E0FRRXTXlnPMyPSTSl-3fRPeeSRBNvrVMcxvxSnPP4A_SpDQ5YeBF74oO4MBUra_y_Z7eRznFiMY67ta_bpawl4H7qTJPrL11gyr_G1h0luqoSZgrY10/s4032/65B3BA6C-874A-42C7-826C-060BFB36C595.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Open the door and this is what we see! Now you know why my feet were planted solidly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMEk0PSn3SqC1M7Hc6DuYsGB9xPjZu-rCg6h2eCZp4mIKMexuMarcC4RQkPKEpZMJWDB1PBDaSOfURPd4AzMEJ4PpsyuXZWuDGsRUlGdfaw1XB06bPOZWYua53qHNNoI5Kky8C6PUUmHOlZ_L9gVb5Xx-guC8s6oJcDuCB53CuP1g8NWi96Ck/s4032/75FCB364-DAE5-41FA-A3FD-07AEF445ACB7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMEk0PSn3SqC1M7Hc6DuYsGB9xPjZu-rCg6h2eCZp4mIKMexuMarcC4RQkPKEpZMJWDB1PBDaSOfURPd4AzMEJ4PpsyuXZWuDGsRUlGdfaw1XB06bPOZWYua53qHNNoI5Kky8C6PUUmHOlZ_L9gVb5Xx-guC8s6oJcDuCB53CuP1g8NWi96Ck/w640-h480/75FCB364-DAE5-41FA-A3FD-07AEF445ACB7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It wasn’t long before we met 310 in person.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvD85NlrHb6m9lOAAkOobz8sbjufZFwnVumDmcQjSIpxC6c0TRlH062OPjdhcTuYMDZyxOs3AjejiZiYS6gbUns-dVb6h6Rgkn3xhmWjqhVOsQ6lRuddSO7JTL8mRkQZPwiKp5apv38dSnMpXtmua51lZZ0tYVOs9OA6w2YH9lUf5qD4qUiOJ/s2045/A43A0B53-7156-4D64-AE0F-C2567FA9084A%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2045" data-original-width="1733" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvD85NlrHb6m9lOAAkOobz8sbjufZFwnVumDmcQjSIpxC6c0TRlH062OPjdhcTuYMDZyxOs3AjejiZiYS6gbUns-dVb6h6Rgkn3xhmWjqhVOsQ6lRuddSO7JTL8mRkQZPwiKp5apv38dSnMpXtmua51lZZ0tYVOs9OA6w2YH9lUf5qD4qUiOJ/w542-h640/A43A0B53-7156-4D64-AE0F-C2567FA9084A%20Copy.jpeg" width="542" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This shop is so adorable. Some may say why not move to a larger location but I say NO! It would certainly loose so much of the charm. The house was a kit from Sears. There are so many similar in my own town.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIveJWqPgeFB1eELqhzQKFeDrzRZwmQjF3_4-g79xrHJLRmK5VMnhEcjIo-Zm_BEDPfAJAAqgjCUtjZvuKrG1HRnDCAXxecK6O9fPeEBv0Jr_TIVs1rw6KykdwkKbQpbR5K5bXMjToerQYNBYm1ez98-S7thSWHghF_JJoB_KczPLHuJlkh3Uj/s4032/4861CBCE-0782-4E95-90D3-051C60A58658.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIveJWqPgeFB1eELqhzQKFeDrzRZwmQjF3_4-g79xrHJLRmK5VMnhEcjIo-Zm_BEDPfAJAAqgjCUtjZvuKrG1HRnDCAXxecK6O9fPeEBv0Jr_TIVs1rw6KykdwkKbQpbR5K5bXMjToerQYNBYm1ez98-S7thSWHghF_JJoB_KczPLHuJlkh3Uj/w480-h640/4861CBCE-0782-4E95-90D3-051C60A58658.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypmRrK3tDKlx0MSyFQ8DTe8Dgb4xGAQvU1VHRGvTUZNytKQQ96GJEOHZLc3nIz4GEyvl8O1FudHgukIiwaIS2xuGLRKmC-WA0_E11DomdVAINSyGB6upTU1aPHgQjN9pQ60YcfZCFCfBPpYIDCr5OIw8W7kNbhkBOi3QQCusapMjJyj3dOGaa/s4032/EA82560B-7C8D-4C1F-9367-4C887FF70689.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypmRrK3tDKlx0MSyFQ8DTe8Dgb4xGAQvU1VHRGvTUZNytKQQ96GJEOHZLc3nIz4GEyvl8O1FudHgukIiwaIS2xuGLRKmC-WA0_E11DomdVAINSyGB6upTU1aPHgQjN9pQ60YcfZCFCfBPpYIDCr5OIw8W7kNbhkBOi3QQCusapMjJyj3dOGaa/w640-h480/EA82560B-7C8D-4C1F-9367-4C887FF70689.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">When entering a new cross stitch store I have to make the once around tour and then start all over more slowly. I started by going upstairs.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQMx4zdffqJjiDRRpU7jqUzjGRwHY1Lv_uUzyTEkTzBs0ARw_17CXByj-KHkuF2mrfzQ0WmY54BJ4YwflI05aBpTvEtshcmAJo06yxsXWMtgFhz2J3I5pt3KMrqdFfpH5wGV4hN9h4vehyDA5FSRN6K3AbRyiVcKpnaBtcYiCeA0uhG8lUewl/s4032/7E5AE3E7-624F-40A4-A5D5-C36A9C5E52A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQMx4zdffqJjiDRRpU7jqUzjGRwHY1Lv_uUzyTEkTzBs0ARw_17CXByj-KHkuF2mrfzQ0WmY54BJ4YwflI05aBpTvEtshcmAJo06yxsXWMtgFhz2J3I5pt3KMrqdFfpH5wGV4hN9h4vehyDA5FSRN6K3AbRyiVcKpnaBtcYiCeA0uhG8lUewl/w640-h480/7E5AE3E7-624F-40A4-A5D5-C36A9C5E52A1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the things that caught my attention was all the cute, innovative finishes that were done.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzq4ZHcgHRtCh5YziAf8Q8U1piZVewxRWhRuOkSeHa400R1JcP06aJM2LvC3ZOAek6rFcq0Ttj_DAxvT0KKc4FXgcykaACitNQoCS6ckpebWBTf7N0vEYskvvLsqGhPqSl8d317T02qO6RLvVfV3rzj422Hqqu5dHc3YsFb7Wnfjxhoaahgvo-/s3450/CD8C40C4-9681-4145-980E-FB157A5A8D5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3450" data-original-width="3007" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzq4ZHcgHRtCh5YziAf8Q8U1piZVewxRWhRuOkSeHa400R1JcP06aJM2LvC3ZOAek6rFcq0Ttj_DAxvT0KKc4FXgcykaACitNQoCS6ckpebWBTf7N0vEYskvvLsqGhPqSl8d317T02qO6RLvVfV3rzj422Hqqu5dHc3YsFb7Wnfjxhoaahgvo-/w558-h640/CD8C40C4-9681-4145-980E-FB157A5A8D5D.jpeg" width="558" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7HJqqq1YH2UUgky_qOu1JtE7becf_InaSHwK3KHJr6E8hUeIlbn9t_ChXpLdmlRdmhPnRmrKi3wZryklAz-bRmTD2VSJvRqv6iXmVn4o-vLzh3Qr_lV4vQZXC3tpoi2HLrN5I3_03ntOYiUsV_WawqvtfrFoXSn_uqY-IYrVjzjVsoV8C_MfX/s4032/85F6A0A8-E53F-432F-96E3-86CC4E581D18.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7HJqqq1YH2UUgky_qOu1JtE7becf_InaSHwK3KHJr6E8hUeIlbn9t_ChXpLdmlRdmhPnRmrKi3wZryklAz-bRmTD2VSJvRqv6iXmVn4o-vLzh3Qr_lV4vQZXC3tpoi2HLrN5I3_03ntOYiUsV_WawqvtfrFoXSn_uqY-IYrVjzjVsoV8C_MfX/w480-h640/85F6A0A8-E53F-432F-96E3-86CC4E581D18.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This place is wall to wall and up the wall! If they have the sample on the wall, they have the chart located nearby.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNRnS5rbEY8dJS_1EfDOFuCM06Iqo_2x-orrSwwVTqM9vlXyo9bKsTiwMXD9GdH-ohDJPpPUap4IqH3Rr-dNCbtJDc1Tyx8os2jcvM7GbksVwm_WA0Olj9ewpKW5JTTMbcL4n5tS-ILzvtdhVeeo2CWl7gNns6snEI_wq2eqjHB-n5u8kJfIV/s4032/7C02CFA1-7571-47F1-A49E-92F47557D49D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNRnS5rbEY8dJS_1EfDOFuCM06Iqo_2x-orrSwwVTqM9vlXyo9bKsTiwMXD9GdH-ohDJPpPUap4IqH3Rr-dNCbtJDc1Tyx8os2jcvM7GbksVwm_WA0Olj9ewpKW5JTTMbcL4n5tS-ILzvtdhVeeo2CWl7gNns6snEI_wq2eqjHB-n5u8kJfIV/w480-h640/7C02CFA1-7571-47F1-A49E-92F47557D49D.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There are four rooms upstairs, each with a theme - but before the rooms, there is the hallway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBzqbI-Dp3Zh2mm-tmjL1Xq9aueNc8oyZzhLPGeLtFFN9uxZ0CbeGNnaomVPgHhUn8vhXaiIugjQD4zytdgQghpD4KoBUrUgpdQCUBzQ_8vDRieAxoAQvI-stFHEqTCaauZYgAW9wJiU7FdtOu-LL2HJ5ymlJorz9JKqm3FgvonYjzxCapYKI/s4032/2846D37B-97F1-4A2B-9F49-E8E7AD89028A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBzqbI-Dp3Zh2mm-tmjL1Xq9aueNc8oyZzhLPGeLtFFN9uxZ0CbeGNnaomVPgHhUn8vhXaiIugjQD4zytdgQghpD4KoBUrUgpdQCUBzQ_8vDRieAxoAQvI-stFHEqTCaauZYgAW9wJiU7FdtOu-LL2HJ5ymlJorz9JKqm3FgvonYjzxCapYKI/w480-h640/2846D37B-97F1-4A2B-9F49-E8E7AD89028A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another couple of views of the upstairs hallway.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOadRUfMwYlLxWdV96oah0vXQMB9FBcjb44OD7Ne3K9juoVd0pcTdStL2rbO8IuYTo_IFxfzw6_Ymm-cgzlI8Sp6rK_a5LniJweFabOcEVAGD52nnAYHq7nD_v7hfDKzgrkvLn6AMaHJCrVYZNE-thYqIuer1zbOwcs5ZIdCrMAbe4tz-aimo/s4032/1215264D-BBF4-473D-8636-DED89B89EF70.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOadRUfMwYlLxWdV96oah0vXQMB9FBcjb44OD7Ne3K9juoVd0pcTdStL2rbO8IuYTo_IFxfzw6_Ymm-cgzlI8Sp6rK_a5LniJweFabOcEVAGD52nnAYHq7nD_v7hfDKzgrkvLn6AMaHJCrVYZNE-thYqIuer1zbOwcs5ZIdCrMAbe4tz-aimo/w480-h640/1215264D-BBF4-473D-8636-DED89B89EF70.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKzX67t0KwYspRZUEI-bWUh48Co6fhK2zGtErZC2YgGZSZynGXgP9bJK3j_Sc2maNfYEUAr_rW1jgldBucKLa7g9b7Oy-4SJMw9B0QtgS3e_QBhCAguP3ct1TOaiWhBrm0F03GgQ23t-zZxHiYWHin3uFXT_HZlAlC58EhBXb35cFbeIg3IGI/s4032/173C869D-B149-44E9-8AE2-E7D6CB9C3DEA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKzX67t0KwYspRZUEI-bWUh48Co6fhK2zGtErZC2YgGZSZynGXgP9bJK3j_Sc2maNfYEUAr_rW1jgldBucKLa7g9b7Oy-4SJMw9B0QtgS3e_QBhCAguP3ct1TOaiWhBrm0F03GgQ23t-zZxHiYWHin3uFXT_HZlAlC58EhBXb35cFbeIg3IGI/w480-h640/173C869D-B149-44E9-8AE2-E7D6CB9C3DEA.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurX4wTp0PScx-ORZMsHo1MOSz7AylZUwD5WnZtqEXuEkjDr6R4tx4ptxcta-RTiwefZa8btQeBTPvKUU73dr8TaUhEpPTDy2fOGMVetycZsQL9O7EmtiSQ1FkbvPhPXkoZHC7rvG9gkh0GRqJ_GvZuoWRySe8rSYY-Ru1C4RRSNWyyxbSAH9n/s4032/1880148C-0660-4B7C-917A-0BEF0EACBC55.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurX4wTp0PScx-ORZMsHo1MOSz7AylZUwD5WnZtqEXuEkjDr6R4tx4ptxcta-RTiwefZa8btQeBTPvKUU73dr8TaUhEpPTDy2fOGMVetycZsQL9O7EmtiSQ1FkbvPhPXkoZHC7rvG9gkh0GRqJ_GvZuoWRySe8rSYY-Ru1C4RRSNWyyxbSAH9n/w480-h640/1880148C-0660-4B7C-917A-0BEF0EACBC55.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cute finish. Perforated paper on a block with plaid fabric wrapped around the sides.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBQcYbmJATtiI0Q_lTG9I0jgZ4EYw0WsnI9RDy08q8L3PrS-O9cLAq2oQBZMIPlxrK-Sm7Ww3ESHE2WWaYDKqca3HmOwhc2FdpeCKzjc2343JIkuK8J_atU9DLZs9fIIyajJnhTg2VzOSNJ7h7K_iB01bV4hGoys9BhtO__e9lnM2JPDNOGiL/s2986/5C5DFA86-29E5-43EB-ADA2-1B21EC03A487.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="2986" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBQcYbmJATtiI0Q_lTG9I0jgZ4EYw0WsnI9RDy08q8L3PrS-O9cLAq2oQBZMIPlxrK-Sm7Ww3ESHE2WWaYDKqca3HmOwhc2FdpeCKzjc2343JIkuK8J_atU9DLZs9fIIyajJnhTg2VzOSNJ7h7K_iB01bV4hGoys9BhtO__e9lnM2JPDNOGiL/w640-h368/5C5DFA86-29E5-43EB-ADA2-1B21EC03A487.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Another cute finish.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiphp1ALloopAR6ckenM4mZgDHVAqKHdtoBAXAWA-uHAjkE5DWfnJY8A3QHgk7yIZZABlxpN9q8SKWKlOWrri6jce_r3CFxmS8qdGUNd-hz4HOu9oY6NgPO_udkzBQ2-gpmkDJsHyvEbbxWI3TAknEJtVIEchbGtwpm6w2sRCe02aEvQAivR7/s4032/DF8CD75B-8DE5-4C0B-9E91-74742FEAA543.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiphp1ALloopAR6ckenM4mZgDHVAqKHdtoBAXAWA-uHAjkE5DWfnJY8A3QHgk7yIZZABlxpN9q8SKWKlOWrri6jce_r3CFxmS8qdGUNd-hz4HOu9oY6NgPO_udkzBQ2-gpmkDJsHyvEbbxWI3TAknEJtVIEchbGtwpm6w2sRCe02aEvQAivR7/w480-h640/DF8CD75B-8DE5-4C0B-9E91-74742FEAA543.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And again, a cutey patudy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HvIO3Tlutl9nPmbYbrC4BzuvweVfv9jgVWOrqXRTCP4uGsaxkaE7E4CRk5VHFT_8JmUh7nE_mR-sw72fK2ZOr_4k7HCKGeME0EqYdQp7w64epwg9qwJSV8Z8XBzS0VesvPEtwp4BK9vY4C3zNaYKGg_QC3xgJSbn3vdJppLy5h_KcWVC8fT7/s4032/0F19F387-FCAC-42D2-B369-F08E9321ADE7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HvIO3Tlutl9nPmbYbrC4BzuvweVfv9jgVWOrqXRTCP4uGsaxkaE7E4CRk5VHFT_8JmUh7nE_mR-sw72fK2ZOr_4k7HCKGeME0EqYdQp7w64epwg9qwJSV8Z8XBzS0VesvPEtwp4BK9vY4C3zNaYKGg_QC3xgJSbn3vdJppLy5h_KcWVC8fT7/w640-h480/0F19F387-FCAC-42D2-B369-F08E9321ADE7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0wa2uRjoPrI0gnfQeP8R2-U7hWLLZdWRFY_0V-40N-slKuH4XAJ2oX1f8JAkMG6j8O_DjN1XbFezVXDRiykL9chweBYOFnImV2ENIjTsZ66L1oCMBeAzbt2SBO5kHkGcoS6Wk83IaettJY87k2xCHOXcuAtToPujf5sNz4yZAzpLQ54_7-PX/s4032/E8B31389-82F0-4A54-B908-B3391F28C503.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>There was a 4th room that I somehow didn’t photograph. It was the threads and needles and gadgets room.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back downstairs</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zDFG3YLVQWsdvwpdbqoUy2QiU4g9cNFnSBgYt7f0pYu3kbtuB5kxzbISzZVfOw7jq4MoHOAEPgL4Bq5juNGfLNGLmiMlofOcCS5fiuWyCp_uNksgqcB9p3dk9-0b2eT5yj0PTDM7K3uKLd9OMVnEbJ7N446Mv4I0uqfeDLyL7E04vpgcrYuv/s4032/5C4331AD-0F1B-4F1B-A03E-72E1D6ADBAF3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zDFG3YLVQWsdvwpdbqoUy2QiU4g9cNFnSBgYt7f0pYu3kbtuB5kxzbISzZVfOw7jq4MoHOAEPgL4Bq5juNGfLNGLmiMlofOcCS5fiuWyCp_uNksgqcB9p3dk9-0b2eT5yj0PTDM7K3uKLd9OMVnEbJ7N446Mv4I0uqfeDLyL7E04vpgcrYuv/w640-h480/5C4331AD-0F1B-4F1B-A03E-72E1D6ADBAF3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is the famous work table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’m not necessarily a Nutcracker fan but none the less, I thought this adorable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxYnR9rzDqFgKWFsLuUNF1c9DFbp66OwOjw4bbDQR0BXZpjWA16rFpIW2836CYCxHNRrVlNcBkelS1Zrwfs2SIsaim6zowj9iUhsD_3Ez4HOVxivx67Ggb3uviI2TSENY4EVvVMIcl44S1oDh-pvz8fX8WFNelEWm43DD5B2_lI0DvfMNvb39/s4032/829BEBDE-378B-4025-AE79-A04870060C50.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxYnR9rzDqFgKWFsLuUNF1c9DFbp66OwOjw4bbDQR0BXZpjWA16rFpIW2836CYCxHNRrVlNcBkelS1Zrwfs2SIsaim6zowj9iUhsD_3Ez4HOVxivx67Ggb3uviI2TSENY4EVvVMIcl44S1oDh-pvz8fX8WFNelEWm43DD5B2_lI0DvfMNvb39/w480-h640/829BEBDE-378B-4025-AE79-A04870060C50.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Not to be outdone by the other rooms, check out the baseboard in the bathroom. Scraps from various frames put to use for a unique baseboard.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil53jFzabLbkTem0MaH4UA0Ym4gkzNEY8QUBxPpyUvWRSJRtcrCTcZdhMslPflwUjiIAFZfExB5NdHlxpPun_jv7juv_RlLWiI_ymAoaICc-1dAyMRwIG0caLt16PurZAsNPNeDnjU2t_xT82TDRwKblPjkJ2hhm1_xRQmn5WusrFZjUYlAm1U/s4032/BC9E5023-096F-4702-8EAF-BDFAFFC6D73C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil53jFzabLbkTem0MaH4UA0Ym4gkzNEY8QUBxPpyUvWRSJRtcrCTcZdhMslPflwUjiIAFZfExB5NdHlxpPun_jv7juv_RlLWiI_ymAoaICc-1dAyMRwIG0caLt16PurZAsNPNeDnjU2t_xT82TDRwKblPjkJ2hhm1_xRQmn5WusrFZjUYlAm1U/w640-h480/BC9E5023-096F-4702-8EAF-BDFAFFC6D73C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQoGBuQA-Oi64EGExzveO6wlIb_Sp7TYtSf3rcl2aR-lb1t8Ag7peipxuWNyi-VrEih0U1ybqJp6t5xbh8d4unyM75mQRlHiNF0xdGEGqyN5_q6b4hIJM8T7omXq4MAdMgHURkMKYj5OahsEj1jLDiNBqEy_y8DAQJpaL7JGILnPx3Iw_oveR/s4032/FA008686-E79B-4E4F-897B-66C447BD2F2D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQoGBuQA-Oi64EGExzveO6wlIb_Sp7TYtSf3rcl2aR-lb1t8Ag7peipxuWNyi-VrEih0U1ybqJp6t5xbh8d4unyM75mQRlHiNF0xdGEGqyN5_q6b4hIJM8T7omXq4MAdMgHURkMKYj5OahsEj1jLDiNBqEy_y8DAQJpaL7JGILnPx3Iw_oveR/w640-h480/FA008686-E79B-4E4F-897B-66C447BD2F2D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I would be remiss if I didn’t include how wonderful, sweet and talented Barb and Susan were. Real gems! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed coming along with me on my trip to Kansas City and back. I’m a fortunate gal to be able to do all the fun things. Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching……I know I have a lot to do to keep up with all the inspirations I’ve had the last 12 days!</div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-84686021512208063772023-09-14T15:49:00.003-04:002023-09-16T08:48:42.238-04:00Missouri Star Quilt Company<p> I put an asterisk on our itinerary at the “must stop” locations and one was Missouri Star Quilt Company. We detoured an hour north on Monday morning with Kansas City in our rear view mirror. </p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tQRfkDkjohe3PeNYepgtWWseBt7j4oLo-qzQFAVCzfQYDmp5SbymUQ2I9nyo-jcweOqPlM03yy58vtmh4qcVtvZU0EDHx6TG87PFKkkiFzZTpceqIxwVWzq95rqmYSXSLFsPIZmI4GvKHv0bs3LJVUq2DV05PoeDYSqqkVxqZada0MnEdFZH/s2041/IMG_3179.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="2041" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tQRfkDkjohe3PeNYepgtWWseBt7j4oLo-qzQFAVCzfQYDmp5SbymUQ2I9nyo-jcweOqPlM03yy58vtmh4qcVtvZU0EDHx6TG87PFKkkiFzZTpceqIxwVWzq95rqmYSXSLFsPIZmI4GvKHv0bs3LJVUq2DV05PoeDYSqqkVxqZada0MnEdFZH/s320/IMG_3179.HEIC" width="320" /></a></p><p>I have no words. First of all, what the Doan Family has done for Hamilton, Missouri is unbelievable. You need to go to this link, <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/pages/about">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> and read their story. As they say, in 2008, with little money, they bought a building and a long arm machine and started providing quilting services. The original store and concept has grown, expanded, incorporates the family and is full of positivity!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is what greets you as your enter the town.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPslmex1Oxk8ax9DXYKqwvaBAQL0jaOS51t3ffFwXdNrMy2iQUSIvf-di4mn726PmlcnNBiQuTIOCjpYFGLodFFO-RoN3nLWef1TJn5GXPhzMEWBdDMJIyfPpuTHLzt6SGSZRGCr2VIyZsySWoE75EOfHnJjpabiR1A8Y53wIeoWgwv_NZZYn/s3024/IMG_3161.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="3024" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPslmex1Oxk8ax9DXYKqwvaBAQL0jaOS51t3ffFwXdNrMy2iQUSIvf-di4mn726PmlcnNBiQuTIOCjpYFGLodFFO-RoN3nLWef1TJn5GXPhzMEWBdDMJIyfPpuTHLzt6SGSZRGCr2VIyZsySWoE75EOfHnJjpabiR1A8Y53wIeoWgwv_NZZYn/w640-h376/IMG_3161.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWtqnzsrQrUiZOq4Mz-qKCBNnjBhvmfsJspw9Eg-1NQpjN6Xz3eqdgmf5txAh9AKtxAVYG5jFQSydu3wdgj4FJHk_UEi7GIs4DOFNLlitoCudW6pdIhiYGICktonAQwVW3Z2aLUSV5NZ7Qj12kkrmKR74IYmRuAAA4yZXZ4YsdAaUS3MmNSVH/s4032/IMG_3167.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWtqnzsrQrUiZOq4Mz-qKCBNnjBhvmfsJspw9Eg-1NQpjN6Xz3eqdgmf5txAh9AKtxAVYG5jFQSydu3wdgj4FJHk_UEi7GIs4DOFNLlitoCudW6pdIhiYGICktonAQwVW3Z2aLUSV5NZ7Qj12kkrmKR74IYmRuAAA4yZXZ4YsdAaUS3MmNSVH/w640-h480/IMG_3167.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p>I believe there now are at least 12 separate stores. There is the main store, which has little vignettes featuring a sampling of what is in each of the other stores. The staff is unbelievably helpful and friendly. Pick out a pattern and there are none, immediately someone is looking in inventory and will let know know which store you can find it in. Only one left, they will put your name on it for the day. </p><p>On the schedule I factored in an hour to be here. Um…..we were there 6 hours. That included an hour for lunch. It is not wonder that each night we were not checking into a hotel until 8 pm. Had to drive into the evening to make up the time spent in the shops! Not just in Missouri Star Quilt, but every day. I think it totally justified not making advance hotel reservations. No pressure to be somewhere by a certain time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxE85DnIUTaOiJ8oi1wwDS88x-n2craxP6d_4_Ic3Gdp-O5XEz-EwOmC2vAB29KWfjglngKwz-td8OUYzuE7vBnt5jlNtF3iwU78xeUFTRKZkH6EBYVqHb68Pne2mkgAeIeh54EM1Ss8t1P9vetBGQAvSslABmLXbdjh1kv1zcRrNfmxea915/s1248/IMG_3160.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="1248" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxE85DnIUTaOiJ8oi1wwDS88x-n2craxP6d_4_Ic3Gdp-O5XEz-EwOmC2vAB29KWfjglngKwz-td8OUYzuE7vBnt5jlNtF3iwU78xeUFTRKZkH6EBYVqHb68Pne2mkgAeIeh54EM1Ss8t1P9vetBGQAvSslABmLXbdjh1kv1zcRrNfmxea915/w640-h520/IMG_3160.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwYkvkBSx0YkdjclNpf86qo-GsDeKVLZOlqAFEzgsi7jw4y2xqKOVSb8HxRiE1ac537kLCzYLRuWQT5wQcExQA3c0KxtSKC7ktczsmeT2sVDSao-zPNnreCZHM36-9exzKWix6HjWw1I4NhGS2cmo4sJXXLo_z6sw5DbvbFA66Qa37H_BMa3r/s2388/IMG_1425.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Simple with layer cake blocks and hour glass sashing. It is going on the to do list.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpMFUmjG9IvtdUdXNzbjVP3WBB6kMx7-1JND3xdVSDaARBuXklEKbeOnKX7W5zD7YihDuDN8XzJJgOaNfoM7zlrbNFeJD5R3_XtRU2ogGuDM4Qi7rFYv31JXjuIJc0I5_SBZjkJ0vSb2Cz5KME3GVx4p8gprB7Wk_3t8lzfIvDhaV0jMpkl6I/s4032/F56C5837-0389-4E18-AD01-80CEB426AC9B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpMFUmjG9IvtdUdXNzbjVP3WBB6kMx7-1JND3xdVSDaARBuXklEKbeOnKX7W5zD7YihDuDN8XzJJgOaNfoM7zlrbNFeJD5R3_XtRU2ogGuDM4Qi7rFYv31JXjuIJc0I5_SBZjkJ0vSb2Cz5KME3GVx4p8gprB7Wk_3t8lzfIvDhaV0jMpkl6I/w480-h640/F56C5837-0389-4E18-AD01-80CEB426AC9B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I think the mostly white walls through out, the fabric displayed the same in each store, the same tool carts, the fact that the rooms were not over crowded helped to not make you feel so overwhelmed. 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They are gearing up for their 15th Anniversary.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWWk65hHYY8r0pV2zl0WWvIY6g3Z_D2ntqUSI80h_KJ07PfcsqIEVn3FviBRVD4PoeCV6crmqQUPJYsj5e4Kn0OcbIPvZ2dDNm9ioyZSB8LsuSBHD1hxms1Xw8rwnZFeMajBMVwcbLAwqaZW20Yg-We8GSV5PYVOtvgvKpcLkXdnQognlc3_m/s4032/52887EEC-B354-4749-9C37-996D8D6C6870.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWWk65hHYY8r0pV2zl0WWvIY6g3Z_D2ntqUSI80h_KJ07PfcsqIEVn3FviBRVD4PoeCV6crmqQUPJYsj5e4Kn0OcbIPvZ2dDNm9ioyZSB8LsuSBHD1hxms1Xw8rwnZFeMajBMVwcbLAwqaZW20Yg-We8GSV5PYVOtvgvKpcLkXdnQognlc3_m/w480-h640/52887EEC-B354-4749-9C37-996D8D6C6870.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDn1rBPsMXlJjoiJRNJFlhXnkfY6Oc7scJhHqL_PKnmGZ2OSp-PGKuFiuXHcIm3iIIdUbaKtpVtRuKS70kTmyBwYAGUJ0ogLfCe2K1QC4rBM-t3IK2xlYOB0r8CXVbQCERjwrWhecNNZTDy7OPz3sPblumf4UMfjQwoGM-g7-ig_pVawxlu1P3/s4032/24903E0B-CCB1-4FD9-9B93-6F7C657208C8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDn1rBPsMXlJjoiJRNJFlhXnkfY6Oc7scJhHqL_PKnmGZ2OSp-PGKuFiuXHcIm3iIIdUbaKtpVtRuKS70kTmyBwYAGUJ0ogLfCe2K1QC4rBM-t3IK2xlYOB0r8CXVbQCERjwrWhecNNZTDy7OPz3sPblumf4UMfjQwoGM-g7-ig_pVawxlu1P3/w480-h640/24903E0B-CCB1-4FD9-9B93-6F7C657208C8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Need help, just scan the QR code and get directions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bfpOnIX6VLPs8RafwtY6wK9boau2buC_XpJ_ljaMQaw0y0LhoITePYo-xf5yvhWqIMxTTc_uQCgemc-hqjgwer7qBDIG68IN1oYPhj1f5JVc2F7vptzassvFKZQZX_5bUuC5HThv99nAOJ1JmJoUfpjJHs5lD4Scetg5vRce95YNf3WmAO4D/s4032/5889B69E-72CC-4E02-AE6F-09B78D2BEDD1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bfpOnIX6VLPs8RafwtY6wK9boau2buC_XpJ_ljaMQaw0y0LhoITePYo-xf5yvhWqIMxTTc_uQCgemc-hqjgwer7qBDIG68IN1oYPhj1f5JVc2F7vptzassvFKZQZX_5bUuC5HThv99nAOJ1JmJoUfpjJHs5lD4Scetg5vRce95YNf3WmAO4D/w480-h640/5889B69E-72CC-4E02-AE6F-09B78D2BEDD1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Everywhere this are positive, inspiring messages. I didn’t get a picture of my favorite and one I often use myself….. “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good enough”.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWURGkvyKN3UdPK_wddxczmUXZDarbLNJUjcPhM9EwapFutOhnnTChcOQkLkgHIuftvwDZwmaNvR6ChO6KChJFaq4QiBXN3qp_EQ3XCfcx2vG4wEHOHP9b8--j0HrUY9AtbiDTlrGKpcZc68DHKY0spMj_18N74eNJ0dT7TcQ5M9GUlMyv3vO/s4032/2105F8CB-7236-4F29-9249-4CF688572D28.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWURGkvyKN3UdPK_wddxczmUXZDarbLNJUjcPhM9EwapFutOhnnTChcOQkLkgHIuftvwDZwmaNvR6ChO6KChJFaq4QiBXN3qp_EQ3XCfcx2vG4wEHOHP9b8--j0HrUY9AtbiDTlrGKpcZc68DHKY0spMj_18N74eNJ0dT7TcQ5M9GUlMyv3vO/w640-h480/2105F8CB-7236-4F29-9249-4CF688572D28.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We took out time for a burger and sweet tea at Kathy’s Kitchen. It was adorable. Everyone that came in knew each other and it was like sitting in the sweet shop in Mayberry! You would never know by the photo above, it was a made over gas station. Good food too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClvn72lOD9NfhPW7gABTBHdw_hzDTOwWUt_a39Vgt4xoP1LFwqx2UYrKJRqjF7oJ94qL8KbWBk6UD6pxBU69oM5LtO_WzubBpkntFu9WbChopeV33Y3MuVlnNlG8pnnIUXyENaunEF3b0MplYmQt_-pKqEoJTg7hk8XD2SuWqmXSvlyfVLj0n/s4032/944D3DAD-2F0E-4CCC-AD2F-DDFF95F69468.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClvn72lOD9NfhPW7gABTBHdw_hzDTOwWUt_a39Vgt4xoP1LFwqx2UYrKJRqjF7oJ94qL8KbWBk6UD6pxBU69oM5LtO_WzubBpkntFu9WbChopeV33Y3MuVlnNlG8pnnIUXyENaunEF3b0MplYmQt_-pKqEoJTg7hk8XD2SuWqmXSvlyfVLj0n/w640-h480/944D3DAD-2F0E-4CCC-AD2F-DDFF95F69468.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDViNj29vfcbBRj9390YYUQZLbarsgsalnn0s6tc1fK2QRFmfxB0wWZCuhclvSkULFPT_sx6_ZBk02zoORwvo2X1puPK2qUZ71btdV9WKut41iFYP6Q8wlwOsxeKKX626WKviC7uiieCQiUyLY9cejEWnRY6bwSbY2dL14hOYhvYcODL5gxt02/s4032/20BACC67-B313-4C44-90F0-D5B594A2C0CC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDViNj29vfcbBRj9390YYUQZLbarsgsalnn0s6tc1fK2QRFmfxB0wWZCuhclvSkULFPT_sx6_ZBk02zoORwvo2X1puPK2qUZ71btdV9WKut41iFYP6Q8wlwOsxeKKX626WKviC7uiieCQiUyLY9cejEWnRY6bwSbY2dL14hOYhvYcODL5gxt02/w480-h640/20BACC67-B313-4C44-90F0-D5B594A2C0CC.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm05Rq7XfpTuhTKU-fZVW11kekv35gd9UiNdy7ONUaShhvFtYJK_75KxBOC2gEDDNU0CzC3qKtf-W22e5uEkohiILWc3nHUEiV_rgh4vhaivAEi5OVMBL6QO6Z3pH3LqI9-x0WnngdMyJS1USdrTWDlaVaQaW9SOp5h_KaMv3wR6DyoWVvmjC/s4032/0F07DA78-FA2B-4438-AFA9-9F4594A85DA3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm05Rq7XfpTuhTKU-fZVW11kekv35gd9UiNdy7ONUaShhvFtYJK_75KxBOC2gEDDNU0CzC3qKtf-W22e5uEkohiILWc3nHUEiV_rgh4vhaivAEi5OVMBL6QO6Z3pH3LqI9-x0WnngdMyJS1USdrTWDlaVaQaW9SOp5h_KaMv3wR6DyoWVvmjC/w640-h480/0F07DA78-FA2B-4438-AFA9-9F4594A85DA3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uFPb-cfGhl3c8YcdogJ34GU6DQKNwZ_1EJDZdp5Rv5r4R2muh-GBGLkn_dgIvnktmFY0dgikkLotQazksCTVUdimzLtRAaOvUYch1DIZGyyC1p2vxcuy0wdL716WrLx3GzJbSy61HQtgD4lnmzEKrarTvWJM7eKtVf9I-2CvaOJJnnSZEDzS/s4032/05E99239-DDA1-46BB-8F97-9BDE86AB08C4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uFPb-cfGhl3c8YcdogJ34GU6DQKNwZ_1EJDZdp5Rv5r4R2muh-GBGLkn_dgIvnktmFY0dgikkLotQazksCTVUdimzLtRAaOvUYch1DIZGyyC1p2vxcuy0wdL716WrLx3GzJbSy61HQtgD4lnmzEKrarTvWJM7eKtVf9I-2CvaOJJnnSZEDzS/w480-h640/05E99239-DDA1-46BB-8F97-9BDE86AB08C4.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlhDiyyjs05v6pq15ahztPIGFlbuYRBWGMcXF5pk6XeFaVBt-kzlZ42-twXwdTSvJfrU6gwq3mC0ZVhfqxm0Lb9PHJmpuktgehEAKClwE8ebUWHhDVVGcWnCFbFYPKhP50yPeSsFZ7Nd_OmfQarEz7FXKUlsrRn3_kjuSwKcOa7S-yEqq1VqD/s4032/8F0492AE-1A9C-4782-95B7-69BFF26683C3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlhDiyyjs05v6pq15ahztPIGFlbuYRBWGMcXF5pk6XeFaVBt-kzlZ42-twXwdTSvJfrU6gwq3mC0ZVhfqxm0Lb9PHJmpuktgehEAKClwE8ebUWHhDVVGcWnCFbFYPKhP50yPeSsFZ7Nd_OmfQarEz7FXKUlsrRn3_kjuSwKcOa7S-yEqq1VqD/w640-h480/8F0492AE-1A9C-4782-95B7-69BFF26683C3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Circa 1902, James Cash Penney or J. C. Penney as we know him, opened his first department store. This part of Missouri Star Quilt Company is in the original store. The floors are the original floors as well as the support pillars/posts. The sales girl told us how the floors creak and it can be creepy working in there along and hearing them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUnU4h4XjMSRocvoFi0yrA_LF0O2zbL-eE9aa1tmcRKXMbZlreshWtIL5PkY-BdwQNkvxgxxPsjip4NjkK1_wWwzwf96MLQQyQn7Mq6ECxYxid_bo_yUAw4fo81Oeq1iMar00xYcADyJxb3qt77xYI1guhD-9xZUWps-xE4lDYtcKOjMaMNls/s4032/2DC8928D-36DC-41CC-B435-77C27F40C2D9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUnU4h4XjMSRocvoFi0yrA_LF0O2zbL-eE9aa1tmcRKXMbZlreshWtIL5PkY-BdwQNkvxgxxPsjip4NjkK1_wWwzwf96MLQQyQn7Mq6ECxYxid_bo_yUAw4fo81Oeq1iMar00xYcADyJxb3qt77xYI1guhD-9xZUWps-xE4lDYtcKOjMaMNls/w640-h480/2DC8928D-36DC-41CC-B435-77C27F40C2D9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwe-ik2d3K_Sny4zuZDbdjJ726G5pk-kUsr2vmwmODWkP749v2fL5LUNV3_Xgtt2Ynnj09UPxfB7spfr5JcMDueCx68bFTdNKsnk5U0d9cv3BEZA-shW19hPsLLRiYvlqwS9VyvYWcoWvvsYwgcofcbAXskBxeFJZ3RGsCwyBaPWCLpHL2occM/s4032/B070BCBB-692F-44AD-A6F9-D2D8CC48D486.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwe-ik2d3K_Sny4zuZDbdjJ726G5pk-kUsr2vmwmODWkP749v2fL5LUNV3_Xgtt2Ynnj09UPxfB7spfr5JcMDueCx68bFTdNKsnk5U0d9cv3BEZA-shW19hPsLLRiYvlqwS9VyvYWcoWvvsYwgcofcbAXskBxeFJZ3RGsCwyBaPWCLpHL2occM/w480-h640/B070BCBB-692F-44AD-A6F9-D2D8CC48D486.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKupaBWFdJqZoloTj2LF9muQGk6eAzBoUzfBuvj0e5jg1CNleCPvCtlIcdPJ4UiNag7ckMJ-bUFMTEHdzZ2q_kKQXu8TVI2TE0pqhWTjIuPwsrxrbkWnhBMrpJOgc49-wK_U0w9eP6zj4eU2fG8_zkCGcGARgrz-_VVYa8eeRdzqUnswuMu0y/s4032/1E1F0FB1-1C86-43EB-A09D-A15F00E433FD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKupaBWFdJqZoloTj2LF9muQGk6eAzBoUzfBuvj0e5jg1CNleCPvCtlIcdPJ4UiNag7ckMJ-bUFMTEHdzZ2q_kKQXu8TVI2TE0pqhWTjIuPwsrxrbkWnhBMrpJOgc49-wK_U0w9eP6zj4eU2fG8_zkCGcGARgrz-_VVYa8eeRdzqUnswuMu0y/w480-h640/1E1F0FB1-1C86-43EB-A09D-A15F00E433FD.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>I love the fabulous murals on the buildings in town.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPTPc1_MyoIE-MjHz2t0AscjRIdcOglBnlhhA_cODT4oE7PrU_gZGdVhAkm6ye8-UVSjfDm3j-b5Iqrr6wJATM2a89v1ZpCilMgyESo-TJS4gkkUrPY1CknbC7SPoc_ypAIFMdTc8b1vwTlZLo1_ZKqQnjOAyHNQpV0AvsX32rUPtZsd8A2we/s4032/IMG_3162.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPTPc1_MyoIE-MjHz2t0AscjRIdcOglBnlhhA_cODT4oE7PrU_gZGdVhAkm6ye8-UVSjfDm3j-b5Iqrr6wJATM2a89v1ZpCilMgyESo-TJS4gkkUrPY1CknbC7SPoc_ypAIFMdTc8b1vwTlZLo1_ZKqQnjOAyHNQpV0AvsX32rUPtZsd8A2we/w480-h640/IMG_3162.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM7da2eRySAYHZH-yFp_x4qo6eZx29_86Sl5phW3oxVZh_JH5_4Uh0Ma-wO-iFVdypifjlHMZ_gh7_cr-dIT4-rlubSChrmzBiVVLdjWCB5vQnXyHeqaWR6RMLOuA6Tk1ohyPEjHMQjkp_xD91XC1CQz0VSp-K2qoV3rW9VCCOENseiXhyR3-/s4032/IMG_3166.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM7da2eRySAYHZH-yFp_x4qo6eZx29_86Sl5phW3oxVZh_JH5_4Uh0Ma-wO-iFVdypifjlHMZ_gh7_cr-dIT4-rlubSChrmzBiVVLdjWCB5vQnXyHeqaWR6RMLOuA6Tk1ohyPEjHMQjkp_xD91XC1CQz0VSp-K2qoV3rW9VCCOENseiXhyR3-/w640-h480/IMG_3166.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Thank you Jenny for your vision, your dedication, your execution of your concept. Bravo!</div><div><br /></div><div>And there’s more to come on our trip…… <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-68178089912259068732023-09-13T07:47:00.003-04:002023-09-16T08:49:11.424-04:00St. Louis continued<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> We decided to stay in the St. Louis area because of course we wanted to to go Colour and Cotton and they were closed the day we visited the arch…..but they were opened the next day. We selected a hotel west of the city and only 5 miles from Colour and Cotton. </span></div><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlwIlPnOeYnkVLBF3Rb7y7auQhH_wvjgl-sPFsBylN66-0c-BmmDv-daQv7iahSOFB3wvIgMp4YswZrnVEI7qIr6h8pTFA32RZ140Ha8786UH5KVDgHp15AQ-ankVtl8RGYmGBDMaGGqKReAO_1sDvYeU5IkGEziI0JBZnOSkdrTCEa3IXRG8/s2700/IMG_3084.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="2700" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlwIlPnOeYnkVLBF3Rb7y7auQhH_wvjgl-sPFsBylN66-0c-BmmDv-daQv7iahSOFB3wvIgMp4YswZrnVEI7qIr6h8pTFA32RZ140Ha8786UH5KVDgHp15AQ-ankVtl8RGYmGBDMaGGqKReAO_1sDvYeU5IkGEziI0JBZnOSkdrTCEa3IXRG8/w640-h580/IMG_3084.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />It was worth spending the night. Oh the colors. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiko6WLrp7eQANetNRZrd7RtdgtwjQHGSq8MHjrUmuhFfZPt-mVbu5RKcdHbnvITzZ4flKTRyIpggRo1docskK-BK7PUzDn8rI9_I40hqaKDKpDnFmkzcTSAQ9dDks88fUtOg66yhXTHOBINuQMoykocj855lVnD9IUfF0TuIiEnQbneAOueIz/s4032/IMG_3086.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiko6WLrp7eQANetNRZrd7RtdgtwjQHGSq8MHjrUmuhFfZPt-mVbu5RKcdHbnvITzZ4flKTRyIpggRo1docskK-BK7PUzDn8rI9_I40hqaKDKpDnFmkzcTSAQ9dDks88fUtOg66yhXTHOBINuQMoykocj855lVnD9IUfF0TuIiEnQbneAOueIz/w480-h640/IMG_3086.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>At first impression, the store was small. I soon realized that a lot was packed into the place. Adorable set ups and displays and yes, purchases were made. The owner and her staff member we as sweet as can be. Chatty and helpful. Since I am typing as we drive down the road, my purchases are somewhere in the back behind me. I will have to insert them here once I am home and recovery!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4xpGXSp5j719kkMskxYoM1C1p11fnaQGEROCiWcmQdHVr_Ppst554-Ll0tbQKQEQTSnvex-xBQLfgpTHyXDV9dn_WWqUEGav7EBkPR11Z_G9_usmjim4O5Ap9acKUWi3-UFrBhRAu66UY5IiWoSskOYNeZ1Xbk5ElylpdzW3F8iynKE8b7V7/s4032/IMG_3087.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4xpGXSp5j719kkMskxYoM1C1p11fnaQGEROCiWcmQdHVr_Ppst554-Ll0tbQKQEQTSnvex-xBQLfgpTHyXDV9dn_WWqUEGav7EBkPR11Z_G9_usmjim4O5Ap9acKUWi3-UFrBhRAu66UY5IiWoSskOYNeZ1Xbk5ElylpdzW3F8iynKE8b7V7/w480-h640/IMG_3087.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Zooming along Route 70, we saw a billboard for a quilt store. Yep. We took the exit and shopped. It was a crowded store and then we realized we were in the middle of the Missouri Quilters Shop Hop! There are tons of fabric and quilt stores in this part of the country.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtvlrTyePqtMeBVJ5Ktvsnu6enfEYe91Z8HIxrkg45TcYmfhdIh01T3I9IAzyOJrkVN0XuDYlsrNjXaCXb4Tbft2AJ6nlYbLUIru_X-1EpH9XM2QNfSDgdwdgVdcLnuN1DVJi8mGE8mc0eT9Z2lmYzmy9w4I-WtGp8d2zZrMM22bQdFqUphHY/s1590/IMG_3099.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1590" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtvlrTyePqtMeBVJ5Ktvsnu6enfEYe91Z8HIxrkg45TcYmfhdIh01T3I9IAzyOJrkVN0XuDYlsrNjXaCXb4Tbft2AJ6nlYbLUIru_X-1EpH9XM2QNfSDgdwdgVdcLnuN1DVJi8mGE8mc0eT9Z2lmYzmy9w4I-WtGp8d2zZrMM22bQdFqUphHY/w640-h550/IMG_3099.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>No we didn’t hit a major downpour, Vicki decided she NEEDED a car wash…..LOL. Too many bugs on her windshield. <div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eGEX8z_KVQiUdBjmTVFXavYAhqCT6fINpJ_pD8RA-Y3ss53rzgX2vhyS97It7cqfRf5mB3YhabQLxSq5bxdEV1vCFHZXWZVfp0yhHeod_8TQMyIyFPUVNm7uorXj_w3b5rQxAnapmFMDz88YYivVtYFdLfb9pxbHlEuH-OgyFY3f7wwSYK9d/s4032/IMG_3089.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eGEX8z_KVQiUdBjmTVFXavYAhqCT6fINpJ_pD8RA-Y3ss53rzgX2vhyS97It7cqfRf5mB3YhabQLxSq5bxdEV1vCFHZXWZVfp0yhHeod_8TQMyIyFPUVNm7uorXj_w3b5rQxAnapmFMDz88YYivVtYFdLfb9pxbHlEuH-OgyFY3f7wwSYK9d/w480-h640/IMG_3089.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWysccBhAFGD-3AunzNpUUvYdeNFkoyuWxhj60wgH3UHsmhkG1rCOJ0W-Z3gUn8-2OgAUImh97TXlTM1xDE84febVI0UJ81-6avDDmXuAQ21N8_tO4uje_cIcYMBaCvQ6aMfHt-LWTe6gXGijLiN3XpTS1jUq-1SOs5xsdKPVat5l4944YeDyy/s4032/IMG_3093.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWysccBhAFGD-3AunzNpUUvYdeNFkoyuWxhj60wgH3UHsmhkG1rCOJ0W-Z3gUn8-2OgAUImh97TXlTM1xDE84febVI0UJ81-6avDDmXuAQ21N8_tO4uje_cIcYMBaCvQ6aMfHt-LWTe6gXGijLiN3XpTS1jUq-1SOs5xsdKPVat5l4944YeDyy/w480-h640/IMG_3093.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0_yDfOrPWfoji6kYQb0-hr9q74WZ-13brsmtS45xCo6UtsX--dyN9WCDM2cH4u9WwvDb9czUTbNrZxt2v-rid_T7To8Nvqdbvvwf4D99Q9wf2ZFdL4aNEYMub5ze2u3ilB7xn8OfneijkGE-3YLIpb_BQ2E9foyJxxSCjTTMfIwfaZRXZr83/s4032/IMG_3088.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0_yDfOrPWfoji6kYQb0-hr9q74WZ-13brsmtS45xCo6UtsX--dyN9WCDM2cH4u9WwvDb9czUTbNrZxt2v-rid_T7To8Nvqdbvvwf4D99Q9wf2ZFdL4aNEYMub5ze2u3ilB7xn8OfneijkGE-3YLIpb_BQ2E9foyJxxSCjTTMfIwfaZRXZr83/w480-h640/IMG_3088.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Kansas City here we come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4RU2T30gpeP90iIPUtoIKVKRH2vVBErVPiJC4ZcKosn1jww1bEkNkzC9IYaJWFU_xjZ6GycY2lcGGMOYVp11SnBMdfmdNE09jNYhOXlnzROyQdt7QrLJBqJt9DBj80FxUVZO1F7PqXq5pZGkI5N907YzMBGIz44fiJxQ1nfU4Q42cB8kLOy1/s2067/IMG_3098%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="2067" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4RU2T30gpeP90iIPUtoIKVKRH2vVBErVPiJC4ZcKosn1jww1bEkNkzC9IYaJWFU_xjZ6GycY2lcGGMOYVp11SnBMdfmdNE09jNYhOXlnzROyQdt7QrLJBqJt9DBj80FxUVZO1F7PqXq5pZGkI5N907YzMBGIz44fiJxQ1nfU4Q42cB8kLOy1/w640-h326/IMG_3098%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Crossing the Missouri River<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX77WS2yxj4EUzjO5rEePa2JJNSiPv1Dyr7-bg8YyVFjt-k2thhBkzrGeidUImuWilEe19S3id0AdQpzdUrtR0T6OHbVb_iYLUn99ET2JK5H5m52gaSoYg0nGIqF_fFgCWIU5c9njZ9891JsXBXS3Kn1DDrSGr9pI1DuN_0bY4U8gyl44Mgrie/s2978/IMG_3096.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="2978" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX77WS2yxj4EUzjO5rEePa2JJNSiPv1Dyr7-bg8YyVFjt-k2thhBkzrGeidUImuWilEe19S3id0AdQpzdUrtR0T6OHbVb_iYLUn99ET2JK5H5m52gaSoYg0nGIqF_fFgCWIU5c9njZ9891JsXBXS3Kn1DDrSGr9pI1DuN_0bY4U8gyl44Mgrie/w640-h604/IMG_3096.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We stopped at a great antique consignment shop in Pocohantas Missouri, population 97. Got a couple of bargains - still packed in the car - like a yard stick that is actually 48 inches long. I have a collection of them but they have to mean something. This one says - “Nothing runs like a deere” for John Deere. Years ago we had a Kawasaki Mule and Mr. W took lots of ribbing because it wasn’t a John Deere so I made his a t-shirt to wear that said “Nothing runs like a deer, running from a mule”. </div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at Quilters Station in Lee’s Summit mid-afternoon. Long enough to be overwhelmed. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMMstItKbuugdPIQPLHoHrpsA2IFOF3fIKSinloZFlVIJ851ObCWnuZjchwxgQPU55CHcjV0z3Mb8jhSVLwPgS_kuSKbyAvbU3huWB339-Oz5vBQG643r8Y68i4AGVu7BL-S8jer_CRkAgasaZSb6xLqTFaa7WbhfO4NbE7TbxP4QaNBAP-26/s4032/IMG_3107.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMMstItKbuugdPIQPLHoHrpsA2IFOF3fIKSinloZFlVIJ851ObCWnuZjchwxgQPU55CHcjV0z3Mb8jhSVLwPgS_kuSKbyAvbU3huWB339-Oz5vBQG643r8Y68i4AGVu7BL-S8jer_CRkAgasaZSb6xLqTFaa7WbhfO4NbE7TbxP4QaNBAP-26/w480-h640/IMG_3107.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Take this view and times it be about 8 and you might be close to the fabric selection.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsr6dSjCxTkFvvpSvX6uQx7hLiL4sNZGPgVo6copMukDxFR6WB-Z_MbdVCUMEdrd9u_7QthQSD6_y0aQgUkSVqgEwvyMpCJj8GlnGN00YX5UaHPR8pJ4bOaRd_AhxAW97BzxVJeDascY-x1e4TLIugAyYGtXN26NJ-nblw6Zb9FvxOqgTVFml/s4032/IMG_3109.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsr6dSjCxTkFvvpSvX6uQx7hLiL4sNZGPgVo6copMukDxFR6WB-Z_MbdVCUMEdrd9u_7QthQSD6_y0aQgUkSVqgEwvyMpCJj8GlnGN00YX5UaHPR8pJ4bOaRd_AhxAW97BzxVJeDascY-x1e4TLIugAyYGtXN26NJ-nblw6Zb9FvxOqgTVFml/w640-h480/IMG_3109.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Truly there was so much packed into this store it was overwhelming. That said, beautiful, plentiful selection of fabric and quilt patterns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXPZgnE7LnkWXAyvcicZQlKSlkp7bUlwZUAL1LR-ajCPczl99RmoW1ETCEBskHoO5ZTFiPzjDAz-d5KOloB67ZYC09c9DG4KSGwEsYEiNLT6ABqM4iKERfT73YN0936S97jMmVASDUMC7NlHaq2SxJm65Yq0uFwcAypki-rWI6o0TH29phgcW/s4032/IMG_3110.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXPZgnE7LnkWXAyvcicZQlKSlkp7bUlwZUAL1LR-ajCPczl99RmoW1ETCEBskHoO5ZTFiPzjDAz-d5KOloB67ZYC09c9DG4KSGwEsYEiNLT6ABqM4iKERfT73YN0936S97jMmVASDUMC7NlHaq2SxJm65Yq0uFwcAypki-rWI6o0TH29phgcW/w480-h640/IMG_3110.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1TkXN62jx0x-BK0X0MmpRxJi_FhynO56M1xYwdDmThnqjm6ijRzZQUqbLVXOychoKzJqM_RHg8p43wTVrtJmckMpClkFdv_r4Rx-DNSiRB7WkM3z0RfptCuW33SC0ZwbA9SSo8I-ibHax5bu5MBtNdgq5PjBut-V-sD0qShm7wncsBMmNp8f/s4032/IMG_3108.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1TkXN62jx0x-BK0X0MmpRxJi_FhynO56M1xYwdDmThnqjm6ijRzZQUqbLVXOychoKzJqM_RHg8p43wTVrtJmckMpClkFdv_r4Rx-DNSiRB7WkM3z0RfptCuW33SC0ZwbA9SSo8I-ibHax5bu5MBtNdgq5PjBut-V-sD0qShm7wncsBMmNp8f/w640-h480/IMG_3108.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off to dinner and check in to the hotel to get ready for the classes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gfG0Ps1eNEt6kpWCya37BV1VtTqiOfpJdDL9JNbo7Se8LIxd2G82Mf_5uscljHcMLz7JphFZyJX87UHP_IOjPR5c1phFHGLs9pTn5uV1BwgTA0amepTAPEZrOLuQKPoaIySVCDPehiTakTGbxjVR06xcrT1ofRY5mRuXa7tmzqOvhRrYjVJ0/s4032/IMG_3114.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gfG0Ps1eNEt6kpWCya37BV1VtTqiOfpJdDL9JNbo7Se8LIxd2G82Mf_5uscljHcMLz7JphFZyJX87UHP_IOjPR5c1phFHGLs9pTn5uV1BwgTA0amepTAPEZrOLuQKPoaIySVCDPehiTakTGbxjVR06xcrT1ofRY5mRuXa7tmzqOvhRrYjVJ0/w480-h640/IMG_3114.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We got the baby back ribs but I tell you I felt like Fred Flintstone when they placed the tray in front of me. Delicious. We brought two boxes back to our room and then enjoyed them on Sunday night.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZu51EjSx451cGlzl6CC1mGiSGtGr__FjzWSaa-8M2GFth86gghGUVHh1jRpgH2tYpQTzy3D5tIcIP0pLWF4EjI5-u-BdbIryqLxyubCmlWSKiHrHj4UNQQeK1dTi-kor2sgoFSui6q-3kctniGsnr96cVWiBaO5Nmm5TZlz_zjK3BJOeV4EhF/s4032/IMG_3113.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZu51EjSx451cGlzl6CC1mGiSGtGr__FjzWSaa-8M2GFth86gghGUVHh1jRpgH2tYpQTzy3D5tIcIP0pLWF4EjI5-u-BdbIryqLxyubCmlWSKiHrHj4UNQQeK1dTi-kor2sgoFSui6q-3kctniGsnr96cVWiBaO5Nmm5TZlz_zjK3BJOeV4EhF/w480-h640/IMG_3113.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Saturday, class starts, but first a look at the trunk show. I thought I took more pictures. IDK</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhL3Hewbd1a9ypOYbtEv_HBh_fPQGVUpNzFN5s2MWF04q8Y7sbu6jvka4-0_557XEjJZdzkZ4O-QSsvd9siTPgNQpH0cGozVrkwWM7JvUF6avMgRx00TSE0O8jD-zkLZCtB11kDsEpH4Un8OqJ5TOzkAchFHfV9-kz_VyrYStsJsmB9X1liXS1/s4032/IMG_3124.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhL3Hewbd1a9ypOYbtEv_HBh_fPQGVUpNzFN5s2MWF04q8Y7sbu6jvka4-0_557XEjJZdzkZ4O-QSsvd9siTPgNQpH0cGozVrkwWM7JvUF6avMgRx00TSE0O8jD-zkLZCtB11kDsEpH4Un8OqJ5TOzkAchFHfV9-kz_VyrYStsJsmB9X1liXS1/w640-h480/IMG_3124.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj227kujeLV4xbi4iumeLbMefITXErL9zvMsVm32dHFSIB9AYG-myg6M8jVsksSYTXW3niEoEpluZ2iptrJ0Txnu8BJlSzc6mvmSMOQ4zAdy_-5KA8KXtBtFjHsJ2Tw7_tYOXLRdEF2yHP7DqHe1KGfWvhy3y3m7mfd_qH_B-ONOtt7qks2Sm3K/s4032/IMG_3125.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj227kujeLV4xbi4iumeLbMefITXErL9zvMsVm32dHFSIB9AYG-myg6M8jVsksSYTXW3niEoEpluZ2iptrJ0Txnu8BJlSzc6mvmSMOQ4zAdy_-5KA8KXtBtFjHsJ2Tw7_tYOXLRdEF2yHP7DqHe1KGfWvhy3y3m7mfd_qH_B-ONOtt7qks2Sm3K/w640-h480/IMG_3125.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>First up was Alma of Blackbird designs. What a wonderful, talented lady. This is my first class with Alma. We all enjoyed her take about herself and her cross stitch design story. Her piece was this beautiful Huswif of course with birds featured on it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqNG7l3DZVFKYjAwlLCQnmJPg8cXtWVoO9Epaytx97R1hjTKZc5yJsHzM3Zh87Y-SJ-kjjI5XJVem3v2ue4KtsZBE6Re5dPCnNBXuGWch5Aqur0-7XSF8oMuxZL20SgONkZGEdR5QtgcWFxIeKilrxQwjKshFe-uudDJBiUmCYBXkfhyzAVr2/s4032/IMG_3120.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqNG7l3DZVFKYjAwlLCQnmJPg8cXtWVoO9Epaytx97R1hjTKZc5yJsHzM3Zh87Y-SJ-kjjI5XJVem3v2ue4KtsZBE6Re5dPCnNBXuGWch5Aqur0-7XSF8oMuxZL20SgONkZGEdR5QtgcWFxIeKilrxQwjKshFe-uudDJBiUmCYBXkfhyzAVr2/w480-h640/IMG_3120.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is the inside. The kit includes the lining fabrics and wool as well. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0ezS_dFcsbSZjR0ySlV-YfiOOw7d0L0TxAXZLgQP275dKAoU1eF_IC6YTsl3HKsyX5pHFXEIvsyfVtnChPpkfPOOUqzJ1AG-HPnMrPRbI2ekIeRqYfxgQwRculnvUzO91UDxDENomn1lpEThIPEEk9UvAC3-9jPov21pbU36ullOQcJBT9Cu/s4032/IMG_3119.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0ezS_dFcsbSZjR0ySlV-YfiOOw7d0L0TxAXZLgQP275dKAoU1eF_IC6YTsl3HKsyX5pHFXEIvsyfVtnChPpkfPOOUqzJ1AG-HPnMrPRbI2ekIeRqYfxgQwRculnvUzO91UDxDENomn1lpEThIPEEk9UvAC3-9jPov21pbU36ullOQcJBT9Cu/w480-h640/IMG_3119.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We also got a small complementary pin pillow.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBtw7GzxZbyEr_2hvMcSyUUTU191hyWJEbxaRa-NbwJdjaxXfDnF39X4wZ3Gxfr_xPJTU1AJbqtigcJRGI-jJZhXSqxhEvr1lfmaZHrFLLQQrib1b7reESzti3mh9hD7RK6eAsRlEkOvPpTJFXO4TdBtz32mTPnuR6COGqYVqK-i0hcloKEEQ/s3555/IMG_3121.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3555" data-original-width="3005" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBtw7GzxZbyEr_2hvMcSyUUTU191hyWJEbxaRa-NbwJdjaxXfDnF39X4wZ3Gxfr_xPJTU1AJbqtigcJRGI-jJZhXSqxhEvr1lfmaZHrFLLQQrib1b7reESzti3mh9hD7RK6eAsRlEkOvPpTJFXO4TdBtz32mTPnuR6COGqYVqK-i0hcloKEEQ/w540-h640/IMG_3121.HEIC" width="540" /></a><p>Rounding out Saturday was Linda of Chessie & Me. She Linda is a dream. This sweet Christmas pillow. This is so doable in my lifetime……Blackbird’s…..I don’t know. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjkmX9xR5ndacbjsvQorz0msZjv5MuoWCqQv8FH85Psrn_403rucDVoY3qimNJhWYdahefbwEDqjpWvWnm1801apKJWj5B_GUcVS4-RnfY27KqPjKWT5Yfy33J47e5hhduIqPi4tP1WG-qBC2dCLaPTwgQ0tqdx2VRlylyssH0_fh0XIYfa4n/s4032/IMG_3128.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjkmX9xR5ndacbjsvQorz0msZjv5MuoWCqQv8FH85Psrn_403rucDVoY3qimNJhWYdahefbwEDqjpWvWnm1801apKJWj5B_GUcVS4-RnfY27KqPjKWT5Yfy33J47e5hhduIqPi4tP1WG-qBC2dCLaPTwgQ0tqdx2VRlylyssH0_fh0XIYfa4n/w640-h480/IMG_3128.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Sunday morning we started with Lois of Lady Dot Creates. She walked us through creating this beautiful needlebook and scissors case with none other than Blackbird fabric. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xLgAzocI4Hq217bP-At0JjicW5ZxQH9nhP2kH_kk1Yr1N9f-vqJUL3YJn7Yk3ZDOilMEWwAbYE7D3G6GDRWH_uvpokchMthFD3e3uiRbyHHzloHlPu27NSKSnI4PPYxdWn_hW4ZQNbePBH4c_qD_tGVUj2_PQ1giFQbEYgEQ_dC7eTr7xNqz/s4032/IMG_3131.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xLgAzocI4Hq217bP-At0JjicW5ZxQH9nhP2kH_kk1Yr1N9f-vqJUL3YJn7Yk3ZDOilMEWwAbYE7D3G6GDRWH_uvpokchMthFD3e3uiRbyHHzloHlPu27NSKSnI4PPYxdWn_hW4ZQNbePBH4c_qD_tGVUj2_PQ1giFQbEYgEQ_dC7eTr7xNqz/w640-h480/IMG_3131.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Believe it or not, most of us are almost finished this piece. I only need to add the Pom Pom trim, place the hinge piece and then secure the inside and outside pieces together. It will only be an afternoon of work. I love going to a retreat and coming home with a finished piece.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-9sjJQPfdE3qzclRB-8hlTx4l1bFSH3xniSc7BKEV2blHYZJotHjSj2fdNSauGVdBnVLHnVxh4LiU4iFmNHzhmNGu8DzJljwtMIPocwBoQ32kYQp4D8oSV3KCt4p2HQvcwJCL1B49HTOBL65D6vCNdBTPwSbSxL_IwFeHc1rvQYFWJe6F5Zi/s4032/IMG_3129.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-9sjJQPfdE3qzclRB-8hlTx4l1bFSH3xniSc7BKEV2blHYZJotHjSj2fdNSauGVdBnVLHnVxh4LiU4iFmNHzhmNGu8DzJljwtMIPocwBoQ32kYQp4D8oSV3KCt4p2HQvcwJCL1B49HTOBL65D6vCNdBTPwSbSxL_IwFeHc1rvQYFWJe6F5Zi/w480-h640/IMG_3129.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf09AzdYWUPrNsuRtJPm6_-Hf1MYbRQ3E0IWKm_omuvds2dUkwNau3Glce8ZzPk7UWFKg5UIDXqV03e_wcC6i-wtcEVOVUi6oMNhxpxa1XVZkkBtw0m4CQRU5Cao01lEKQsKf3_HXZB7HSy6s3BB7pdSKmxisK1IPOQcmsIGHgeQzHtBGiySk/s4032/IMG_3133.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf09AzdYWUPrNsuRtJPm6_-Hf1MYbRQ3E0IWKm_omuvds2dUkwNau3Glce8ZzPk7UWFKg5UIDXqV03e_wcC6i-wtcEVOVUi6oMNhxpxa1XVZkkBtw0m4CQRU5Cao01lEKQsKf3_HXZB7HSy6s3BB7pdSKmxisK1IPOQcmsIGHgeQzHtBGiySk/w640-h480/IMG_3133.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0iFte7GJZ8cr4XixhxlGC0PjLZ9MJ4-FFQifSfI0zSfR6VRk0c7wDysufXllFe2FnYYXU4b2aNoSzMbAbuFBEDwUOG13egRXNtvRdwfW6hWM4VnuBCGXS0-QnqSbupeTXUh8nGN89UR6tASxpHXN2cmci4GQ_701aM0B8845PXx1qEd8QYYO/s4032/IMG_3134.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0iFte7GJZ8cr4XixhxlGC0PjLZ9MJ4-FFQifSfI0zSfR6VRk0c7wDysufXllFe2FnYYXU4b2aNoSzMbAbuFBEDwUOG13egRXNtvRdwfW6hWM4VnuBCGXS0-QnqSbupeTXUh8nGN89UR6tASxpHXN2cmci4GQ_701aM0B8845PXx1qEd8QYYO/w640-h480/IMG_3134.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQGiarRJ-JTJl3Wci5sNnDrFIf1FrOmMdj7Ye0VKwZVBM9nzpaTgjBY_OhYpyhMOcRrep0BjETpWxiLYz09-Snt_ONAk9eCmWFow4NhG_KXfSYyxOAZf2CCQyDXVs6BmlaXYDr6cMj3M_o11elaFrtI9Grv7qg3-VrjWOZheikMopxWfYoT_1/s4032/IMG_3132.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQGiarRJ-JTJl3Wci5sNnDrFIf1FrOmMdj7Ye0VKwZVBM9nzpaTgjBY_OhYpyhMOcRrep0BjETpWxiLYz09-Snt_ONAk9eCmWFow4NhG_KXfSYyxOAZf2CCQyDXVs6BmlaXYDr6cMj3M_o11elaFrtI9Grv7qg3-VrjWOZheikMopxWfYoT_1/w640-h480/IMG_3132.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Last and certainly not the least was Beth Twist of Heartstrings Samplery. Such a sweet sweet person. Again we all enjoyed her stitching and designing journey. Her husband has just retired and she joked he is now on her payroll. </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>On the same theme as her Cross Stitch Nation, Beth designed this patriotic salute to woman. She has Lady Liberty, Rosie the Riveter and Lady Columbia.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqB4OBJPjVufl65AxSdeT8lIHa_RzF4Lq7gHeAvMLHqNNXPi73mHkWjrYZo1gTTL3LNf_SdKldDCQPaxnTmwupv_s-w2V6W4vaFi2LJ2dnA5xflJiF3mrR8QChrZmrrOfBnnOyEBPH2_DpdLLDkRWk-2E1rRkzlUSF6lpI1qm_YZ12WCzPuRB7/s4032/IMG_3141.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqB4OBJPjVufl65AxSdeT8lIHa_RzF4Lq7gHeAvMLHqNNXPi73mHkWjrYZo1gTTL3LNf_SdKldDCQPaxnTmwupv_s-w2V6W4vaFi2LJ2dnA5xflJiF3mrR8QChrZmrrOfBnnOyEBPH2_DpdLLDkRWk-2E1rRkzlUSF6lpI1qm_YZ12WCzPuRB7/w640-h480/IMG_3141.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As a bonus she also provide the chart for three individual pillows as well as the Tilda fabric to complete the pillows. We also received some wood pieces from Beth that her husband made. But you guess it, they are still somewhere in the back of the car as I lay here in the hotel in Zanesville, OH on our way home. I will have to edit and add them when I find them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qC36OsDPeG-itkk04UPd7LFct3Q6g0NaJco20IYn4Zb9Vnm_lye_nsXuVdOdTGHVurt_wlhNWCgwZCbA0rlvsbfYm4-u6Vx7T1xpQsZ62l4ocFOZYrtxofUwtIS0I3TJreLLEHP8Rux6BhOCKmRAOZiZvLflcTX690yj1RMTHAjvltqsSZKN/s4032/IMG_3137.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qC36OsDPeG-itkk04UPd7LFct3Q6g0NaJco20IYn4Zb9Vnm_lye_nsXuVdOdTGHVurt_wlhNWCgwZCbA0rlvsbfYm4-u6Vx7T1xpQsZ62l4ocFOZYrtxofUwtIS0I3TJreLLEHP8Rux6BhOCKmRAOZiZvLflcTX690yj1RMTHAjvltqsSZKN/w640-h480/IMG_3137.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />OMGosh…..I can’t wait to work on each of the projects from this retreat. </div><div><br /></div><div>But wait, there’s more to come. Next up Missouri Star Quilt Company!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-6840868649223011252023-09-12T13:39:00.003-04:002023-09-16T08:49:27.571-04:00On the road again, St. Louis, Part II<p>OK, so there were so many photos I had to break it into two posts. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rXBws3SDEDnn51StxDi7s7Z-ynwl_VHBGaoV58BJ6J4MrQQalu5afA2PM5xz6HQ2zPGkesAUzMZk1Mf9S3tFuhKGW_1_OHi1VjsgMawgHlT9hKes2AvCa5qUYaoPSF_BS2cdMhTucWPCVwId-Ea6BMmV40KtseVMFQIXBedWfPFMPDrjwwHu/s4032/IMG_3011.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rXBws3SDEDnn51StxDi7s7Z-ynwl_VHBGaoV58BJ6J4MrQQalu5afA2PM5xz6HQ2zPGkesAUzMZk1Mf9S3tFuhKGW_1_OHi1VjsgMawgHlT9hKes2AvCa5qUYaoPSF_BS2cdMhTucWPCVwId-Ea6BMmV40KtseVMFQIXBedWfPFMPDrjwwHu/w480-h640/IMG_3011.jpeg" width="480" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduHd_QPQsQ1hX3atYAS2l6ngAyLeg_j1-vgsdIqO4pL0aOOjjI05ukZ4oxs8ZDJF1albMCsLSOyoiuOIchJBvT7nVJO2PA4wiJamTk5S3ivfop7HSPsGP_cFAmq8AAwVgG9W5XU0BStKKJFvXHwOdHJWuwDbiZvVEk7gsw4iaWzHYr5MDtVuU/s4032/IMG_3022.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduHd_QPQsQ1hX3atYAS2l6ngAyLeg_j1-vgsdIqO4pL0aOOjjI05ukZ4oxs8ZDJF1albMCsLSOyoiuOIchJBvT7nVJO2PA4wiJamTk5S3ivfop7HSPsGP_cFAmq8AAwVgG9W5XU0BStKKJFvXHwOdHJWuwDbiZvVEk7gsw4iaWzHYr5MDtVuU/w480-h640/IMG_3022.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>From where we parked for the trolley ride, we walked to the Gateway Arch National Park. A trolley tour is a great to see a city and to learn little secrets stories about the city.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JakT5TxkCT9MC78dyDVZ4BoaAg_nMOsj1iZ-Ua1ODeCBgliB5zh57OiOIQN6WnrtrP8te5Fev9QYThj2MMq0ErGbozoN6qG0zoKD4PPqzEZgysU0eB0Ew-B2-ILvJwAvhseIkNy_S1Immk-v57CDbgHDaMFbX1sVA2PB7hJeA1BgxaECeOht/s4032/IMG_3023.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JakT5TxkCT9MC78dyDVZ4BoaAg_nMOsj1iZ-Ua1ODeCBgliB5zh57OiOIQN6WnrtrP8te5Fev9QYThj2MMq0ErGbozoN6qG0zoKD4PPqzEZgysU0eB0Ew-B2-ILvJwAvhseIkNy_S1Immk-v57CDbgHDaMFbX1sVA2PB7hJeA1BgxaECeOht/w480-h640/IMG_3023.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmL6l7xVEHLgw_YqTUY6r4ycXe27fNQo8IjMlBQng6Su25Q1bOpKG2gcqsGB60MmBfYjvF3rmuh1ud6CByXxmVlKY4hmdWLf2JJHnxY0rbVQpypFT0T0W0ntvtlnvJOZhohik3L_jv-iZbze0J4YLmY3v4S2X3LTCVUU0Gy1wL1VAmNouarNMD/s4032/IMG_3076.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S74vKF2BOK-zZtUjUC4HCg8ddWbv_e2-x0mr_C6XwTxiGcrmhIrfFGuEEdywxxBWsso6tfIGF65tsQNl32P4C7mrm1M8IHC4cH62SproB5Vi7kT5KRwe7VH--7PRRCp6tLIXw21RnV3-ppSnsq24z4qy2sO7x73BEuM-d2IpWck8ziWpFoCi/w480-h640/IMG_3029.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We approached the Gateway Arch from the east/river side.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Dip97B6wyj1bQM-hKZwAOHhl5I664IExAdGMfuvTd0cZLXe75nZGv1o7W84g7zEn3T9ChBfXdzffRIgAV-6pxU8pgbSEdSjccSTHsdxXjtRxU32_gvLUnOICEFmjMbAH3EsKPqJY69OU2MyOiK55kwb0bW-AsdyltTgY-2p9wSIcNJF6X8ee/s4032/IMG_3035.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Dip97B6wyj1bQM-hKZwAOHhl5I664IExAdGMfuvTd0cZLXe75nZGv1o7W84g7zEn3T9ChBfXdzffRIgAV-6pxU8pgbSEdSjccSTHsdxXjtRxU32_gvLUnOICEFmjMbAH3EsKPqJY69OU2MyOiK55kwb0bW-AsdyltTgY-2p9wSIcNJF6X8ee/w480-h640/IMG_3035.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Ground of the park with the river to our back.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWau9tq3dGL8tbTVmvAIVvOGmxS-4p_6BjjNwWqLna0zMBcJdTzv-jmGIqwxZhSoBM-vJ3Tiq8XgDcakHADxCRddALnKsEqaXg8Qdrx8kTEw1jc_gkntWB9ZCwPz4iXwCTfHlsMJNf3GYADVIJYhV_zNzxqzMtCcvvU88Jyr2ZzDeBn4cyMxY/s4032/IMG_3041.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWau9tq3dGL8tbTVmvAIVvOGmxS-4p_6BjjNwWqLna0zMBcJdTzv-jmGIqwxZhSoBM-vJ3Tiq8XgDcakHADxCRddALnKsEqaXg8Qdrx8kTEw1jc_gkntWB9ZCwPz4iXwCTfHlsMJNf3GYADVIJYhV_zNzxqzMtCcvvU88Jyr2ZzDeBn4cyMxY/w640-h480/IMG_3041.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOi7gmaH_o3lgIGt4CwO97_VSx-RDU7xS5jXXxdkqQcULfmbUfL2XPns_JrJeEfHgdSGmuQcrnB_7gaPapG1PEkSr-iUWKDjXm8qzqgDlviRR0a1qQXwEilKERg9DOhbezUd2N0sGq2YrlLmWZDk7Or7HXN2ZFoaeY5cz7sXvOsPx2KUjl2RJ/s4032/IMG_3046.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOi7gmaH_o3lgIGt4CwO97_VSx-RDU7xS5jXXxdkqQcULfmbUfL2XPns_JrJeEfHgdSGmuQcrnB_7gaPapG1PEkSr-iUWKDjXm8qzqgDlviRR0a1qQXwEilKERg9DOhbezUd2N0sGq2YrlLmWZDk7Or7HXN2ZFoaeY5cz7sXvOsPx2KUjl2RJ/w640-h480/IMG_3046.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>The entrance to the underground entrance and great museum to the arch. Unfortunately, there is not much signage and this is not visible from the riverside where we approached. We could find the exits at the base of each arch but no way to get in. Lots of getting our steps in for the day and walking to the other side of the park. </p><p>The museum was great, citing the history of the design and build of the arch as well as the history of St. Louis and Missouri.</p><p>With our pre-purchased tickets, we got in line and entered our ‘pod’ to the top. Five seats were snugged inside and if you are claustrophobic, don’t try it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjSm1DDbib54nHem6vAmqy6F9EdXetcOKv5CxHtNWqtMcIlBnbENoZKAt2aOnTeHEhEQql5N1K_LzufLgGYhzI6Yijv6bTZh0NLJuFT8qOUF2T41kodL90czFHGyrLQRqrXzWoUJUvgtdNH9OLA41Kx1KtngJYluwzs2As-G7ILAwpjel9pMR/s4032/IMG_3047.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjSm1DDbib54nHem6vAmqy6F9EdXetcOKv5CxHtNWqtMcIlBnbENoZKAt2aOnTeHEhEQql5N1K_LzufLgGYhzI6Yijv6bTZh0NLJuFT8qOUF2T41kodL90czFHGyrLQRqrXzWoUJUvgtdNH9OLA41Kx1KtngJYluwzs2As-G7ILAwpjel9pMR/w480-h640/IMG_3047.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Looking east across the Mississippi River. I think the shadow of the arch on the river is cool. It is pretty much “my” shadow since I was in the top of the arch.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIXQXtKU3retS42yS35plba8ZoWu3MlumLy5FwBcc1zB8VFHvSoCiGV1Rshczp8PuXr5_Ze44g6K_kh9Z-bODaX_gSwMp8e12wsp2-xynBoFzVgv7eM7yTXFIqV-hUgH-DkUSR7EgnfrWkf3wBOcxPXWet-NQkbk3ZUgwOFlI1DomE0Fmy8vy/s4032/IMG_3057.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIXQXtKU3retS42yS35plba8ZoWu3MlumLy5FwBcc1zB8VFHvSoCiGV1Rshczp8PuXr5_Ze44g6K_kh9Z-bODaX_gSwMp8e12wsp2-xynBoFzVgv7eM7yTXFIqV-hUgH-DkUSR7EgnfrWkf3wBOcxPXWet-NQkbk3ZUgwOFlI1DomE0Fmy8vy/w640-h480/IMG_3057.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssCYyPqclzwdFVnD9e_wV0R4HfWTdeFmdXYdV5e6CxSEiHRKJY-PbpGSvw1uMXnVUQV1qMyXE_0qLq1XxnSFzTcpkCG7iRHI-yssJZlhb0-1G12nJfitx9Ig_8zUJoa8YmqIhTMfoCaCTv4iFDEo0QR08UswHmlsgUb-iAlm1Nvai2TLGO0t_/s4032/IMG_3048.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssCYyPqclzwdFVnD9e_wV0R4HfWTdeFmdXYdV5e6CxSEiHRKJY-PbpGSvw1uMXnVUQV1qMyXE_0qLq1XxnSFzTcpkCG7iRHI-yssJZlhb0-1G12nJfitx9Ig_8zUJoa8YmqIhTMfoCaCTv4iFDEo0QR08UswHmlsgUb-iAlm1Nvai2TLGO0t_/w640-h480/IMG_3048.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Looking west, Busch Stadium<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zNHwAsUJdd9kYAM2ZwlhVHu8tDP9Bdv8EmURH8ZmIft-iyq3lBzuyRvO7IOWD307Tc1tTE2CiLHbDXKi52kDShfqmik5Ht4FvyX0CqeZIaD2KdB1plKke4u5uSEd-RZ3rWCGaZtaKOHdwn9deVZe3U2VLgV1tUBrXoLWoJIOMiAXMpViFFS1/s4032/IMG_3056.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zNHwAsUJdd9kYAM2ZwlhVHu8tDP9Bdv8EmURH8ZmIft-iyq3lBzuyRvO7IOWD307Tc1tTE2CiLHbDXKi52kDShfqmik5Ht4FvyX0CqeZIaD2KdB1plKke4u5uSEd-RZ3rWCGaZtaKOHdwn9deVZe3U2VLgV1tUBrXoLWoJIOMiAXMpViFFS1/w640-h480/IMG_3056.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is inside at the top of the arch. As you can see, you kind of lay over the window sills/ledges to see out the windows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hifActJ7WRLyPumI12CX0lU8Yq9aZd7xosBZmz9ruNX_7gkhreVv-JmZZd9fjMRLdCekiv2ZpQJBF1fIIYSPGnm9ugPH-OTZDqMpeam22XZo53FrUJyg6PNpIM_QcBaQtAys1bgMlRdGbZ_FR0L4nWcW5rCACWLattgz0Rkn8o1Ey1AgpeS0/s4032/IMG_3053.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hifActJ7WRLyPumI12CX0lU8Yq9aZd7xosBZmz9ruNX_7gkhreVv-JmZZd9fjMRLdCekiv2ZpQJBF1fIIYSPGnm9ugPH-OTZDqMpeam22XZo53FrUJyg6PNpIM_QcBaQtAys1bgMlRdGbZ_FR0L4nWcW5rCACWLattgz0Rkn8o1Ey1AgpeS0/w480-h640/IMG_3053.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Center of the arch marking how high we were.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLBA5PxOo-HhgpH99e-zsRgkS102g5YrlizwcvP9NFp23Unk77hjJzJ9-fRWFpOo9d8IO6lYXy-T9h6gd9DZ_kHE1AHovXRlvISpBegcFzgKdgJmJkax9HlzN2H8DLCGx7D1hueZe7h9KacA6j7q3yCHGtACAzoSse-svNA0iFM-dWt509OCu/s4032/IMG_3050.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Looking west at the skyline<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3snjko4TWJadgcFahWZ68dA7cPFN_oZD7TGUceeOwcwSX8QgtNtJ3iZwRs26jMQ1vASqZLLCQkdGzaWV2Pt6qcCnDwdzooUP6cd_iZ3puZXdGgDeP4GaarRO1qZgDXoCoMV4NUeNscBF79lFtE5Z3MqI7q2Uuc43iNZEAJtwEBYqNRl6Xpy3j/s4032/IMG_3051.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3snjko4TWJadgcFahWZ68dA7cPFN_oZD7TGUceeOwcwSX8QgtNtJ3iZwRs26jMQ1vASqZLLCQkdGzaWV2Pt6qcCnDwdzooUP6cd_iZ3puZXdGgDeP4GaarRO1qZgDXoCoMV4NUeNscBF79lFtE5Z3MqI7q2Uuc43iNZEAJtwEBYqNRl6Xpy3j/w640-h480/IMG_3051.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This is the view down about 20 stairs, to re-enter our pod for our return trip downstairs.</div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TKnPqDRSvtS2m2pEqTR3SS6o9mej38kdOdoXBRlveVroBHa7eQ5FZVwqMBmLFuYWsQt9-WaPM6Xl5HB_S4cpt83I7AMru-deLyHqV5j_TN3deN8wKE2sdbhUWycqYhESELhD-JDjkVI-tZRnDZH97oPakMQN0x06n2ft7YmH73WJo1pkVumb/s4032/IMG_3068.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We did not book any rooms ahead of time not knowing how far we would get. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydR0sPWjZnJddFaa5gszFl2HXC10cNPVItRqz35ENUzOfs5S4JRgs55WH6mT_c2nazoQUIkPQgkWoH9aRJmBG1bLe2_mtS_V9zEXc67ID5dXA5AOhqIt25efE53pHCDgNwfxXnnZv_stH1tA9XHi5IL5MA5gPUb0YvkUoYwLMja-FAYyij8Il/s4032/IMG_3080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydR0sPWjZnJddFaa5gszFl2HXC10cNPVItRqz35ENUzOfs5S4JRgs55WH6mT_c2nazoQUIkPQgkWoH9aRJmBG1bLe2_mtS_V9zEXc67ID5dXA5AOhqIt25efE53pHCDgNwfxXnnZv_stH1tA9XHi5IL5MA5gPUb0YvkUoYwLMja-FAYyij8Il/w480-h640/IMG_3080.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is so much more to include about St. Louis, Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I remember to add all the other good things we saw and learned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More to come, stay tuned.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-66699253270261142632023-09-11T08:17:00.005-04:002023-09-16T08:49:44.321-04:00On the road again, St. Louis, Part I<p> Here we go crossing the mighty Mississippi. Once in the city, we took a 90 minute trolley ride through the city.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyt5i2SpYZ9cDhcQsTno30OWmv7DcLZKtNfOHxZbvh0wmMzsKi3Nrw7uaV3al4NA1PNnaoUYpIzL762G0m9xyqbXLjO61a_RV9iBTqpfj9twDKpLgAXCDDSMOPYskF1yI4u_OGUbMjTOxWsMsedSDmZnxirL7g8fiwQsmrlfSxE7eN7HWEc52z/s4032/IMG_2911.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyt5i2SpYZ9cDhcQsTno30OWmv7DcLZKtNfOHxZbvh0wmMzsKi3Nrw7uaV3al4NA1PNnaoUYpIzL762G0m9xyqbXLjO61a_RV9iBTqpfj9twDKpLgAXCDDSMOPYskF1yI4u_OGUbMjTOxWsMsedSDmZnxirL7g8fiwQsmrlfSxE7eN7HWEc52z/w640-h480/IMG_2911.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So much to see and do in St. Louis. I need to come back for a week! </div><div><br /></div>The city was founded in 1764 by French fur traders. It is named after King Louis IX. This statue is in the Forest Park section. Much of the 1904 Worlds Fair ground were turned into parkland in the city. The bird exhibit from the Worlds Fair was so popular that it still stands in Forest Park.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfc8VPxABBsrKVnkcrvrBLprk5dsUiAdd2xGGARTutZxqwOEC4IOuDZGXfPPZdlIlCFBqluSz-FjdHz9X7iMVropOU_fjupuQFolg8oOC6H-Rjc4LwepfO4LR2pFD-GXe4NiRZiEMBDHqf1LaL4IVN_rnqsYDHGOxft-S7DSAIvZAx8BeIai5/s2012/IMG_2995%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1863" data-original-width="2012" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfc8VPxABBsrKVnkcrvrBLprk5dsUiAdd2xGGARTutZxqwOEC4IOuDZGXfPPZdlIlCFBqluSz-FjdHz9X7iMVropOU_fjupuQFolg8oOC6H-Rjc4LwepfO4LR2pFD-GXe4NiRZiEMBDHqf1LaL4IVN_rnqsYDHGOxft-S7DSAIvZAx8BeIai5/w640-h592/IMG_2995%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lewis and Clack left St. Louis on their trek to explore the northwest territory in 1804.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI7ZPprxqA27noBDP4RPNxDg_kMNtypcnyNW6jvDHC7tHYtp82PtlJhTtU4a3kETO_ge6KY6RzrkYq7ey6uQDEZOi3SfVrfQ5_X1xC7tmMveYW9vVMFaRsV503qQSGJPL8F2zusaZLHD1hhDDPJFukuStL1GQPbtx3l_jVRnzyqOOmWtne1l1/s4032/IMG_3032.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI7ZPprxqA27noBDP4RPNxDg_kMNtypcnyNW6jvDHC7tHYtp82PtlJhTtU4a3kETO_ge6KY6RzrkYq7ey6uQDEZOi3SfVrfQ5_X1xC7tmMveYW9vVMFaRsV503qQSGJPL8F2zusaZLHD1hhDDPJFukuStL1GQPbtx3l_jVRnzyqOOmWtne1l1/w480-h640/IMG_3032.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FWJC3Kk8h_pPzy0jfvttKvdE5jriJ3HnE1YWmvyIepLgCatNaT4Sk3AmFIPTLyBHKpANqnlPHV5jCz9S937cAflhVwY-_q5ngZMZ1y0X04iw0oqrpudEP9-lsrxb85yAflIOMeQWNmJ6dlEevXDv193hI_6UJIXD4ypit79e9qK0HG_fOYj5/s4032/IMG_2918.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FWJC3Kk8h_pPzy0jfvttKvdE5jriJ3HnE1YWmvyIepLgCatNaT4Sk3AmFIPTLyBHKpANqnlPHV5jCz9S937cAflhVwY-_q5ngZMZ1y0X04iw0oqrpudEP9-lsrxb85yAflIOMeQWNmJ6dlEevXDv193hI_6UJIXD4ypit79e9qK0HG_fOYj5/w480-h640/IMG_2918.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="campaign, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(19, 19, 20, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="campaign, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(19, 19, 20, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-size: 18px;">Located in an old shoe factory, the <a href="https://www.citymuseum.org/">St. Louis City Museum</a> looked like a fun, quirky pace to visit. It is housed in an old International Shoe factory in downtown St. Louis. It is an ever-evolving artist-built playground full of weird spaces to explore. It is full of salvaged and reclaimed items and was a passion project of the designer to create to an indoor, outdoor, underground playground to welcome and entertain visitors from all over. From a school bus hanging off the edge of the roof, to chutes and ladders type slides, it looks like a super place to spend the day for old and young alike. Created by artist Bob Cassilly in 1997.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="campaign, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(19, 19, 20, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="campaign, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(19, 19, 20, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqnsRABkqIOBFAijaSznTeILm8LHTpp8lPaPgr2DuVg1VdoXz1vbZI67wqiQyE1t7bLDU2DwX4Re2Es-BPxc7p3Y9atPBGGNa8vBpT5VfBX9bDl75mlc-COGy-kEkpZr8XY4mnee5tNsCnsukFFsfS16H_uLQoEVm4jKQwLbNcqqJFr7EImNs/s4032/IMG_2922.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqnsRABkqIOBFAijaSznTeILm8LHTpp8lPaPgr2DuVg1VdoXz1vbZI67wqiQyE1t7bLDU2DwX4Re2Es-BPxc7p3Y9atPBGGNa8vBpT5VfBX9bDl75mlc-COGy-kEkpZr8XY4mnee5tNsCnsukFFsfS16H_uLQoEVm4jKQwLbNcqqJFr7EImNs/w480-h640/IMG_2922.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU3yPDIq3JXIf92H64ajin5MDVoOZ3fr5-n8DNQp4p44QwcMt36Q1biTliGBOQUjPCh5StdtXHJlR_t6KSnqpbC8G4Be714Soiz8wqL-CAytCOmuLq15uY9C2Jt3_TfxGUagRo1LIL3M3Su5gMyl801RzKjPwYU0YvPy7EW4x5AAmMipAJMQU/s4032/IMG_2924.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU3yPDIq3JXIf92H64ajin5MDVoOZ3fr5-n8DNQp4p44QwcMt36Q1biTliGBOQUjPCh5StdtXHJlR_t6KSnqpbC8G4Be714Soiz8wqL-CAytCOmuLq15uY9C2Jt3_TfxGUagRo1LIL3M3Su5gMyl801RzKjPwYU0YvPy7EW4x5AAmMipAJMQU/w640-h480/IMG_2924.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNTHBUZZkcUa1bjAF4RE1W5s7eNh-hhpE5OGGkkBVyD-VfQbVO64yrWxKR0Bp8orMDE4Z6exNIa0Mv58GdP6TYJvr2wLEz_LqrztbkxGN24nUdag4nnenb7ktv7grIJpk4IUJOLhtiYrjWl3_hT8tTU-GWLaVm6ubD51kMHDVRwgl-kCpr8CQ/s4032/IMG_2927.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNTHBUZZkcUa1bjAF4RE1W5s7eNh-hhpE5OGGkkBVyD-VfQbVO64yrWxKR0Bp8orMDE4Z6exNIa0Mv58GdP6TYJvr2wLEz_LqrztbkxGN24nUdag4nnenb7ktv7grIJpk4IUJOLhtiYrjWl3_hT8tTU-GWLaVm6ubD51kMHDVRwgl-kCpr8CQ/w640-h480/IMG_2927.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another shoe company founded in St. Louis was the Brown Shoe Company. Who doesn’t remember Buster Brown Shoes? St. Louis was the largest manufacturer of shoes for many years. </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: center;">Their fashion district was said to be second only to New York City at one time. To mark the area of the fashion district, the city put cobblestones down the center of the street in what looks like a zipper pattern. Not the best shot from the trolley car window.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mdh2teaZ0QvDXAE8uP_hKh3egaBMnm4ghYN6mLmGO7qEleReQLWCy-AS7K3pYEU6Nxb8LOuSuXQz2uNQnN2_j1I8wjUdqRh2UO_1Vqpgorcd1b9ooLcdGpSdHkXURVloEHGrUi94tY-G7snA24B8kyfqRcF9MDZ2gVMqp9foxw6MdeSkckFd/s4032/IMG_2929.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mdh2teaZ0QvDXAE8uP_hKh3egaBMnm4ghYN6mLmGO7qEleReQLWCy-AS7K3pYEU6Nxb8LOuSuXQz2uNQnN2_j1I8wjUdqRh2UO_1Vqpgorcd1b9ooLcdGpSdHkXURVloEHGrUi94tY-G7snA24B8kyfqRcF9MDZ2gVMqp9foxw6MdeSkckFd/w640-h480/IMG_2929.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div>St. Louis claims to have more free attractions than Washington DC. From the art museum, the history museum, the zoo, and the science center to name a few.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anheuser Busch has called St. Louis home since 1852. The signature Clydesdales are a local tourist attraction housed at Grants Farms.</div><div><br /></div><div>After the fire of 1849. Brick homes became a necessity. St. Louis was the leading brick making in American mainly because of the rich clay soil of the area. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Old Union Station</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb7ekajpgZI1LVfZgGpiSuA0S9pMYyLZXYSXQtA_gRgheVGtW5qkjoM_UV-U9AAUBJmp5lNgicRcZayqT2qHM-XMq11GYlo5nm0WN7BOkHHpjJMF5xBJWbOlCF6Y5W70vs-As6hoYRzpvjqSJyW3yn9yJH3cq6p_8oV4GrWHKu7mJLD1NwdQP/s4032/IMG_2941.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb7ekajpgZI1LVfZgGpiSuA0S9pMYyLZXYSXQtA_gRgheVGtW5qkjoM_UV-U9AAUBJmp5lNgicRcZayqT2qHM-XMq11GYlo5nm0WN7BOkHHpjJMF5xBJWbOlCF6Y5W70vs-As6hoYRzpvjqSJyW3yn9yJH3cq6p_8oV4GrWHKu7mJLD1NwdQP/w480-h640/IMG_2941.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Union Station Hotel<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It has an enrollment of 25,000 and goes for blocks and blocks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfRXXp56HUDiLS1ztJ5O9jub6p5U0c8KJpEREvDabC-xY_jP3U3Wc15JBUjT_hAhHEovBTjqutgLWPxA430AsJko_B9KFmIM8uaUCAgsaqftau_DGHU0dNEIR8yWb2wPd7MI8PZTK_U3f8sdwyUINihWMO5KgcyvDvmPh22cBmhQUy68wQqIN/s4032/IMG_2951.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfRXXp56HUDiLS1ztJ5O9jub6p5U0c8KJpEREvDabC-xY_jP3U3Wc15JBUjT_hAhHEovBTjqutgLWPxA430AsJko_B9KFmIM8uaUCAgsaqftau_DGHU0dNEIR8yWb2wPd7MI8PZTK_U3f8sdwyUINihWMO5KgcyvDvmPh22cBmhQUy68wQqIN/w480-h640/IMG_2951.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This church on campus has a two year waiting list for weddings. 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text-align: center;"></div>More of St. Louis up next. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-89328809072264688472023-09-08T06:56:00.001-04:002023-09-16T08:50:45.753-04:00On the road again - Day Two and Three<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember the movie line……if it is Wednesday we must be in Ireland? Well I can’t even go by that. Thank goodness I can look at my watch to find the day of the week. Let’s see yesterday…..that was two states ago, let me think. We hit an antique shop, a pottery shop, a boutique, a consignment shop, a Christmas Shop all before noon. Someone, not me, got herself a spool cabinet, at 20% off. She might put new knobs on it.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZi4drsFlO-MwIZfctaYfsWQcXQaG1q8qkYD0IUegt3iPXW8sVXQ6R6PgF2xz81Ik-gctn7pPBaoUk-KDyK0nvMH0sc3Livcwq-wy07yR82M7KHnPA-o5j3FWqFVQJfUfND0bLLpMEj_bqwYyR1a5EHQKrIsUuuf1lCZLi57Mfp2p8tNv9CNs/s4032/IMG_2880.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZi4drsFlO-MwIZfctaYfsWQcXQaG1q8qkYD0IUegt3iPXW8sVXQ6R6PgF2xz81Ik-gctn7pPBaoUk-KDyK0nvMH0sc3Livcwq-wy07yR82M7KHnPA-o5j3FWqFVQJfUfND0bLLpMEj_bqwYyR1a5EHQKrIsUuuf1lCZLi57Mfp2p8tNv9CNs/w480-h640/IMG_2880.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I can’t share my purchases because they are somewhere in the mess of the back of the Outback. I can share that Big foot was seen at the pottery shop<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHy2f01s287UXjT1wcLtBPFDtftvpiB01hXhx12HZrH-l9rrtCDl5_wZII64mPHXOzLwWAk2fsXZJ22ExqtRaNEj4FmssDx9xZPOBgRHDzpKGibhAAyx64vyMLdND8YSYiSd2mqcafrjie1TFimMnVuQdImUEdBYnIHj-wYe7IU469aNvona31/s2556/IMG_2835%20Copy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="1337" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHy2f01s287UXjT1wcLtBPFDtftvpiB01hXhx12HZrH-l9rrtCDl5_wZII64mPHXOzLwWAk2fsXZJ22ExqtRaNEj4FmssDx9xZPOBgRHDzpKGibhAAyx64vyMLdND8YSYiSd2mqcafrjie1TFimMnVuQdImUEdBYnIHj-wYe7IU469aNvona31/w334-h640/IMG_2835%20Copy.jpeg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>We left the Zanesville area and we were off to Columbus OH. We visited the German Village. It is an historic neighborhood in Columbus. Settled in the early 19th century by German immigrants. It is full of quaint brick homes, numerous specialty shops, brick paved streets and wonderful restaurants with German food of course. <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); background: none; border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Inter, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: 17.882353px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSC8XJSf77yGJia9ALpx_1kquDoULDydGRn0xLGz2kyYMxRE_pQ6NYs8a1heQwJYhFBX0DC26AGMUe98rUPEmtuMTx71I6wUhEJIDG7Bf4N7_h3ZMhQglSfR23mJaKJP83YuDl9PFjRpomovBAc1ShnLU7FnUDj6ejTuuzU4OCQfBie_gvW3m/s4032/IMG_2836.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSC8XJSf77yGJia9ALpx_1kquDoULDydGRn0xLGz2kyYMxRE_pQ6NYs8a1heQwJYhFBX0DC26AGMUe98rUPEmtuMTx71I6wUhEJIDG7Bf4N7_h3ZMhQglSfR23mJaKJP83YuDl9PFjRpomovBAc1ShnLU7FnUDj6ejTuuzU4OCQfBie_gvW3m/w480-h640/IMG_2836.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPd5ONt1krC9jvXECGyxyCmLnjw2y2Zd2EN45_W4NQbNPgb1fh_1ObPdjDP_sQVAQbefBHVuwhLMH8STFRoZnXLW-oaRYFfk2R9EhfU3bBK0kaFmMeL6kO4PDRJBX6syV4-1zMQt-ibCdB9G8pnW1gjnQdY7xPPvpAcf4C82znfxM-OdFzCrXf/s4032/IMG_2837.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPd5ONt1krC9jvXECGyxyCmLnjw2y2Zd2EN45_W4NQbNPgb1fh_1ObPdjDP_sQVAQbefBHVuwhLMH8STFRoZnXLW-oaRYFfk2R9EhfU3bBK0kaFmMeL6kO4PDRJBX6syV4-1zMQt-ibCdB9G8pnW1gjnQdY7xPPvpAcf4C82znfxM-OdFzCrXf/w480-h640/IMG_2837.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We ate well at the Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJ7lvZPwJM0g04wWs7BAHI-5nUDxI8APPt693UlD1RxbS4iFIbUpuC08j4BFfheudSqAwTVOAkel-DtZYzMCwecunhiLjALs8Mv5jC-42sx5ppwMawzvBI_beFkCEsSHNdog0LLHqBokOVnUdXOAHPdp-L-gRRjXAFxWHqnRwqj_KhpWEecu5/s4032/IMG_2843.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJ7lvZPwJM0g04wWs7BAHI-5nUDxI8APPt693UlD1RxbS4iFIbUpuC08j4BFfheudSqAwTVOAkel-DtZYzMCwecunhiLjALs8Mv5jC-42sx5ppwMawzvBI_beFkCEsSHNdog0LLHqBokOVnUdXOAHPdp-L-gRRjXAFxWHqnRwqj_KhpWEecu5/w480-h640/IMG_2843.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiva4Vj7-rtU8xtdbwmejAgmRz-vbHnTWI6iW7i9SHCT1Vv3YF_MQ8q8V-Y_gn9MqR5sj9NjLCNTSlE8_eY2Awrwo04faq5r7RoOvGeqYI6JL90Z_WAbdZKIPiwfDKnApYQK74xR2ErSbW8oWmysy5cijXNCR8sPbW89_jvWLVTlevwl520k4Cc/s4032/IMG_2838.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiva4Vj7-rtU8xtdbwmejAgmRz-vbHnTWI6iW7i9SHCT1Vv3YF_MQ8q8V-Y_gn9MqR5sj9NjLCNTSlE8_eY2Awrwo04faq5r7RoOvGeqYI6JL90Z_WAbdZKIPiwfDKnApYQK74xR2ErSbW8oWmysy5cijXNCR8sPbW89_jvWLVTlevwl520k4Cc/w480-h640/IMG_2838.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">German potato salad, red cabbage (in a side dish), ham and cheese on a pretzel roll and German Iced Tea. What is German Iced Tea? I don’t know but it is made with Vodka! Vicki had Sauerbraten, spaetzle, German potato salad, red cabbage. 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The Big Red Barn, aka Lucas Oil Stadium<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgDezd1EoRjpvPuqicaU0riQDVdtLPFIOhy6m71ZMxA0q0Z7awSiVTe2vAy_ip3-C8H7fkwa_JHbRcfJhHmgE8-ul9T48NDfsHiOdgj3LwGyFZQsbCYJ8yQjxtureVo3JT-G72xfSl_3HGGZfZZarRU7F4fAdDiEWlPZCeTjHPW5hQfGoCHe4/s1752/IMG_2878%20Copy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="1752" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgDezd1EoRjpvPuqicaU0riQDVdtLPFIOhy6m71ZMxA0q0Z7awSiVTe2vAy_ip3-C8H7fkwa_JHbRcfJhHmgE8-ul9T48NDfsHiOdgj3LwGyFZQsbCYJ8yQjxtureVo3JT-G72xfSl_3HGGZfZZarRU7F4fAdDiEWlPZCeTjHPW5hQfGoCHe4/w640-h466/IMG_2878%20Copy.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div>And kept on driving to stay in Terre Haute. We made no advance hotel reservations not wanted to be committed to have to get somewhere. I did do an itinerary of ‘hope to be’ here by tonight stops so we could divided the miles evenly across the days. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7uWDzlhfedQtVGzzfberA1fz1nT2xV8xMkVMoZNf7DPnG6TWAINOvbC1M17C6rtDOzWhzN7hNtOqS_yrlytIvFPZWiRslJD2iyx_Loiwqb5Pgw4La4WS3UCv9_b43WYsqHYhVkSwfucg1gMwJvatmLMtUY3GdI15oyB_qUG3ah5G6cpMEtKa/s4032/IMG_2873.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7uWDzlhfedQtVGzzfberA1fz1nT2xV8xMkVMoZNf7DPnG6TWAINOvbC1M17C6rtDOzWhzN7hNtOqS_yrlytIvFPZWiRslJD2iyx_Loiwqb5Pgw4La4WS3UCv9_b43WYsqHYhVkSwfucg1gMwJvatmLMtUY3GdI15oyB_qUG3ah5G6cpMEtKa/w640-h480/IMG_2873.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Up and at ‘em on Thursday morning we visited Cranberry Bog Cottage (on InstaGram and FB). What an adorable cross stitch store. Owner, Marilyn, couldn’t have been more pleasant. Her shop is tucked into a neighborhood of the cutest bungalows. She said commercial space is so very expensive that she worked for her better. </div><div><br /></div><div>Look how welcoming this entrance is!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRkm-xQtT9DtOE_m9_xD63mOi8JHB-_ORyftaHQrXOztM1QSQ5vYJYV_Xnbj_zMZELO5E0wAde_PHr3oxcgODF4WQ5BG3EPLHEf5IsJi_nmAsoKtB4g4lrOjHYfOKbN2c6L4Akjd-Qe15SHW2kgwly9C5btrtAZyiC0S0INgDQVuCBtsKR4Qu/s4032/1DD8B04B-9632-4BDC-B9BC-9FA32D2DAB57.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRkm-xQtT9DtOE_m9_xD63mOi8JHB-_ORyftaHQrXOztM1QSQ5vYJYV_Xnbj_zMZELO5E0wAde_PHr3oxcgODF4WQ5BG3EPLHEf5IsJi_nmAsoKtB4g4lrOjHYfOKbN2c6L4Akjd-Qe15SHW2kgwly9C5btrtAZyiC0S0INgDQVuCBtsKR4Qu/w640-h480/1DD8B04B-9632-4BDC-B9BC-9FA32D2DAB57.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by and joining my roadtrip. </div><br />Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-18254917292814269862023-09-06T23:05:00.003-04:002023-09-16T08:50:59.051-04:00One the Road Again Day 1<p>I hit the road on Labor Day driving two hours west to my friend Vicki’s house. That way we could be up and out at the crack of dawn on Tuesday. We were on the road before 7 on Tuesday and one would think we would be well into Ohio before dinner. Well, I laugh in your general direction. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtdYgpJqoE6CJMKTeE1_x-THXvxNpY3ZvkSwlj2UIJ3VHeOAR_5VFqVv4dnvz1APGsP07Fa-6msM8C5bPMdVRLUtx14z1-TG31t5Bd3ePKylopNk7M8CLOSSE3KAFTPKD-_Yptp2_Rdrfv0Q1pWH4-2sUMtMTfVa6exdvtyu7YVixlbZHj9Tr/s4032/IMG_2782.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtdYgpJqoE6CJMKTeE1_x-THXvxNpY3ZvkSwlj2UIJ3VHeOAR_5VFqVv4dnvz1APGsP07Fa-6msM8C5bPMdVRLUtx14z1-TG31t5Bd3ePKylopNk7M8CLOSSE3KAFTPKD-_Yptp2_Rdrfv0Q1pWH4-2sUMtMTfVa6exdvtyu7YVixlbZHj9Tr/w300-h400/IMG_2782.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p><p>We stopped at a turnpike rest-stop, buying lottery tickets wishfully thinking a win could fund our crafting lifestyle to infinity and beyond! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkJYqHBAfP1wjtjqxlO5hUknbv7C1T3hbgO1Z0MCO1os32EtALQ5gdGMUhn1lXmdX9NWM1z1Gxb8jGOrivPcbB6TIRcpbDnDX2oU5DRdERm5w9FOgWhZYPwRduheDv98frCg39wjCxriiz3c63undJT72wEg7yIG1dFaY-UuazW90NxJeJo0r/s2349/IMG_2784.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2349" data-original-width="2252" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkJYqHBAfP1wjtjqxlO5hUknbv7C1T3hbgO1Z0MCO1os32EtALQ5gdGMUhn1lXmdX9NWM1z1Gxb8jGOrivPcbB6TIRcpbDnDX2oU5DRdERm5w9FOgWhZYPwRduheDv98frCg39wjCxriiz3c63undJT72wEg7yIG1dFaY-UuazW90NxJeJo0r/w614-h640/IMG_2784.HEIC" width="614" /></a></p><p>We got off the turnpike and began taking a bunch of mountain side roads to a site-seeing destination. We got involved in a construction debacle. You know it’s bad when the flagger comes to your car window to tell you it would be at least a fifteen minute wait ‘cuz we got big machinery up dare’. Then a ‘pilot’ truck finally comes to escort us through. It was MILES long over hill and dale! It was much ado about a milling machine that was working on bad narrow mountain roads. Now if only the pilot truck said….”follow me to the next cross stitch store.</p><p>Next stop, Falling Water. Unfortunately, yet another website that is not current. Information was given for times of garden tours but nothing was said about timed admission to the house. We arrived at 11 and the first available tour was 2 pm or 2:30. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2Ul7DooV4Xu3zBe8gmk9uhXJfVduioPexUSyBVHgw2BbBHYB7l2bflCrE2HqRXysfrmyc-EGQIL7lX0TlokEPva9bX03EGpY5Y0zf_WcbknCOL9eUt3qcQo2V5bAUDDOPJD09jV8YqSO1HL1YzLHe5rPFtO7dQPTvAiNAWgDQN5v9bS7xPjc/s4032/IMG_2831.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2Ul7DooV4Xu3zBe8gmk9uhXJfVduioPexUSyBVHgw2BbBHYB7l2bflCrE2HqRXysfrmyc-EGQIL7lX0TlokEPva9bX03EGpY5Y0zf_WcbknCOL9eUt3qcQo2V5bAUDDOPJD09jV8YqSO1HL1YzLHe5rPFtO7dQPTvAiNAWgDQN5v9bS7xPjc/w480-h640/IMG_2831.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We found out there was a nearby town, 3 miles away, with restaurants, shops, etc. Off we went to Ohiopyle. On the way, I logged onto the website for Falling Water and got us tickets. Yes, Ohiopyle is a real place in Pennsylvania. We were cracking up saying the name. Ohiopyle is in the middle of Ohiopyle State Park. It is a major hiking, biking and camping destination. Quaint shops and eateries …..which were all closed because it is not the height of the biking, camping season and not yet time for skiing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIvrA6qPhJ06D1Wy-e77xEXOu_arja2QrcvI5VnFaXFZnM9Tot4QvC7sJdpBJaoWsdhFzvDCHCFMP4qK-j8jDxiIXysA1CVhTgbtgPzlrzp4lpvPxH5Y9rDYuNhWo1pSjvtG2LdEVGtmN-VSKdzf1UCPRdyYS-qbadqBNxGZD8nH2_3fvUJex/s4032/IMG_2787.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIvrA6qPhJ06D1Wy-e77xEXOu_arja2QrcvI5VnFaXFZnM9Tot4QvC7sJdpBJaoWsdhFzvDCHCFMP4qK-j8jDxiIXysA1CVhTgbtgPzlrzp4lpvPxH5Y9rDYuNhWo1pSjvtG2LdEVGtmN-VSKdzf1UCPRdyYS-qbadqBNxGZD8nH2_3fvUJex/w480-h640/IMG_2787.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div> We walked the former railroad bridge which is part of the rails to trails biking system. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY9DjWLQTS1ZjKKzED6daJB6TFkryXYgaqVmjcws2RGvtMJ0epw9ehhJcq3Rsw9ymPb-44BEkxP1jaa_buYMAaMwV3gB8gXvaVafaSoBnf3odChSJ2FqZUO6cRGA4ihAWGEcwYiM4VB4nRXJYig0H15KMHPt6Z7xfxaKc2qdLuuSiJTiII_8a/s4032/IMG_2792.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY9DjWLQTS1ZjKKzED6daJB6TFkryXYgaqVmjcws2RGvtMJ0epw9ehhJcq3Rsw9ymPb-44BEkxP1jaa_buYMAaMwV3gB8gXvaVafaSoBnf3odChSJ2FqZUO6cRGA4ihAWGEcwYiM4VB4nRXJYig0H15KMHPt6Z7xfxaKc2qdLuuSiJTiII_8a/w480-h640/IMG_2792.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwg9gg9eVb6iJYwN_595frVMCEtU0xGsYa5WTsP8EQkHtMXx_i5gAuuj6OYX-J5Ato-xnyyf-6p65ulnSfjG5zEDRB7WZin6pV2MvzCIhLz_8jtjhztoK262lsxTClQFY6BAnfLqy_lpSlFk5CN2eOzJK3xZGXw--PLZnBQ1uCo8QJkYHuef2c/s4032/IMG_2788.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwg9gg9eVb6iJYwN_595frVMCEtU0xGsYa5WTsP8EQkHtMXx_i5gAuuj6OYX-J5Ato-xnyyf-6p65ulnSfjG5zEDRB7WZin6pV2MvzCIhLz_8jtjhztoK262lsxTClQFY6BAnfLqy_lpSlFk5CN2eOzJK3xZGXw--PLZnBQ1uCo8QJkYHuef2c/w480-h640/IMG_2788.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br />Having walked all four or five streets in Ohiopyle, we decided to return to Falling Water and eat at the Cafe onsite. When we checked in the reservation desk for our online tickets we found we were could take the 1:00 tour which started in five minutes! Woot! Woot! Maybe we could make up some time with the earlier detour.<div><br /></div><div>Falling Water is the home of the Kaufman Family of Pittsburgh. They owned a highly successful department store in Pittsburgh. Their son was an acquaintance of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was approached by Kaufman senior to design the home. This was the location of the family’s summer cabin and they were looking for something more permanent that they would move into. The cost in 1938 was $150,000 which was well over the $35,000 estimate or $10 million in todays dollars.</div><div><br /></div><div>This place is pretty innovative as well as modern design for 1938. This is the ‘boardwalk’ leading from the entrance down to the house.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b1n6OxqqKX0L9QfvJN-aRzik6JRMnNamJH1l2Vko4ipVexOI-1jfJA6jRvwCOmYNrZsB6DATfEt3BQiAjH85-AzpambTVvaDX9SDiS0yoAdK0oAeSQ6nWQw6n0-elJl00VTih3cW98AHdLCVZQ1PAAOPuJXVonHGzQi6LBwc-mHDQYdc7wtJ/s4032/IMG_2798.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1b1n6OxqqKX0L9QfvJN-aRzik6JRMnNamJH1l2Vko4ipVexOI-1jfJA6jRvwCOmYNrZsB6DATfEt3BQiAjH85-AzpambTVvaDX9SDiS0yoAdK0oAeSQ6nWQw6n0-elJl00VTih3cW98AHdLCVZQ1PAAOPuJXVonHGzQi6LBwc-mHDQYdc7wtJ/w480-h640/IMG_2798.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>First sighting of the home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1OLMs8vhF-GWBkAuAgQkAtee4TKrVUCWfpLXUcbrimuOQahQcS-ewcBs0dQqkY_KcOX7JrH-4_VndXW3UIBYFguJ1_O3nJI1O4IeHgJQhxPYIbhRS1ehFxFHtt71CjcOBGM5xQ1GtmfW8zOuuoMvoWE8sMnpQo-cdZeGT2kj6jNUCSWXQQaG/s4032/IMG_2800.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1OLMs8vhF-GWBkAuAgQkAtee4TKrVUCWfpLXUcbrimuOQahQcS-ewcBs0dQqkY_KcOX7JrH-4_VndXW3UIBYFguJ1_O3nJI1O4IeHgJQhxPYIbhRS1ehFxFHtt71CjcOBGM5xQ1GtmfW8zOuuoMvoWE8sMnpQo-cdZeGT2kj6jNUCSWXQQaG/w480-h640/IMG_2800.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Everything red is steel; everything cream colored is concrete and the rest is glass. It really felt like a big tree house and I can only imagine how cool it must be in a rain storm or even in the snow.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_Wtr7YeRdnAtHSNBUXjZL8oH3t30pBXsNAqNT74chtBi8KIsb_ySJ6E6UTO1Rk4QGkv427K74O1F6ugi6IAPH6j4ESZjFQaV7gkYbATRBKjorZy3-B36Tg8tU5nFBokTuN35JyJcf4zpE6jl2Om2WU875JdtGp8mgKY00E47QGvMLZDz7r25/s4032/IMG_2827.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_Wtr7YeRdnAtHSNBUXjZL8oH3t30pBXsNAqNT74chtBi8KIsb_ySJ6E6UTO1Rk4QGkv427K74O1F6ugi6IAPH6j4ESZjFQaV7gkYbATRBKjorZy3-B36Tg8tU5nFBokTuN35JyJcf4zpE6jl2Om2WU875JdtGp8mgKY00E47QGvMLZDz7r25/w480-h640/IMG_2827.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Standing on the bridge over the river<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeC-R-aCuyatTccb35XuivEWnbTMuux9QcVjO-dgERV9gClSgWCanhotJn2jhyB6UfhUlJPXoiP47xkgiqOMyCVXDqd8-loqoZRqRNMk-JMl4Off8MzkbLAZcdT7U60sr4sdn1biEBS0u3FhPF0viZoPgTSH9b6HnogcY1Lo2xnn_BL3PfJU9E/s4032/IMG_2803.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeC-R-aCuyatTccb35XuivEWnbTMuux9QcVjO-dgERV9gClSgWCanhotJn2jhyB6UfhUlJPXoiP47xkgiqOMyCVXDqd8-loqoZRqRNMk-JMl4Off8MzkbLAZcdT7U60sr4sdn1biEBS0u3FhPF0viZoPgTSH9b6HnogcY1Lo2xnn_BL3PfJU9E/w480-h640/IMG_2803.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This photo taken not for the Buddha (or whatever it is) statue but for the steps you can barely see over the statue’s shoulder. These steps lead from the house to a spring fed pool.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSSSDe4Wg8oFf6HHNE7lQIl7dclNo4nULKR8T-rQkRkB0U8-x5E83AlxIvC_yaqsdOKURo215ksC2gpI7f9awlbuGItwOPviB70WEzzasn7nSqLWWaKJeQZMoz0B7D5sAgS92y_9o-klCTMyxY02QVJeqAJUxHfVryM8PoMmWNvoBuM-iOXEi/s4032/IMG_2805.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSSSDe4Wg8oFf6HHNE7lQIl7dclNo4nULKR8T-rQkRkB0U8-x5E83AlxIvC_yaqsdOKURo215ksC2gpI7f9awlbuGItwOPviB70WEzzasn7nSqLWWaKJeQZMoz0B7D5sAgS92y_9o-klCTMyxY02QVJeqAJUxHfVryM8PoMmWNvoBuM-iOXEi/w480-h640/IMG_2805.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>View looking across the other side of the bridge to the house.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJ28t9dm-DqxsDTgk_OVsmSu9OQ8pdY4mFEqKmkigHrsAIl9GG8V1AKH0-hGi6nVJvAlEGrrdxxIpSBCYHJUpWw0DtU3jvCEwRgOXQgKk-bXdomeiCY-0NCHl9W0YCP0yFuOaq1ZweVJjyhTe8g3WycydjA7KlplGbPHReZQ7AuUScohHvvFz/s4032/IMG_2806.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJ28t9dm-DqxsDTgk_OVsmSu9OQ8pdY4mFEqKmkigHrsAIl9GG8V1AKH0-hGi6nVJvAlEGrrdxxIpSBCYHJUpWw0DtU3jvCEwRgOXQgKk-bXdomeiCY-0NCHl9W0YCP0yFuOaq1ZweVJjyhTe8g3WycydjA7KlplGbPHReZQ7AuUScohHvvFz/w480-h640/IMG_2806.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Water was everywhere. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9kp0lUacYEJ6sqMAjXSY5T3qKEqUJArOsbc7lqALNINI6Fl2H2HQWl91-CCu-AA325CYW_R-_jn1hrPgI-DIptMxhoD6WRehHFnW3Ti7Tl2NN77pq7k3oJbTuP5_5sztJb_XoKoy92wf3KH6mMv_KTW0DDANvf9jUCGCVDJqFSgsOk6J6RwB/s4032/IMG_2807.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9kp0lUacYEJ6sqMAjXSY5T3qKEqUJArOsbc7lqALNINI6Fl2H2HQWl91-CCu-AA325CYW_R-_jn1hrPgI-DIptMxhoD6WRehHFnW3Ti7Tl2NN77pq7k3oJbTuP5_5sztJb_XoKoy92wf3KH6mMv_KTW0DDANvf9jUCGCVDJqFSgsOk6J6RwB/w480-h640/IMG_2807.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is the canopy over the driveway/entrance into the house. The section that is curved was done on purpose to fit around a large tree that was there. There’s a tree in the way, go around said Wright. The original tree has since died and a new maple has been planted in the same spot.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqLSDcwrlA0iS7vteW9V2ShZroKNWKnXnKtju4DRpgmox8zqFjST1B-Mv4s1cObjreuodCXAANBKNXWJ6bb4zS5pLErXGVlcxFDEDn2HE0d8fUki7l9IyXv_tHOIMBePeaUTq-McsM7ZAjUi3nlh96Tq2_HxelZspr_LSlzjYRL01WBr-3XS9/s4032/IMG_2808.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqLSDcwrlA0iS7vteW9V2ShZroKNWKnXnKtju4DRpgmox8zqFjST1B-Mv4s1cObjreuodCXAANBKNXWJ6bb4zS5pLErXGVlcxFDEDn2HE0d8fUki7l9IyXv_tHOIMBePeaUTq-McsM7ZAjUi3nlh96Tq2_HxelZspr_LSlzjYRL01WBr-3XS9/w480-h640/IMG_2808.HEIC" width="480" /></a> </div><div><br /></div>Canopy looking up the drive that lead to a four car carport/garage.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2iS2aktMYmZfAwwe-ed47HmL_021gtpnc8ca-oApbFalQjGUgTiHQNrSaL7UVnppvrNFDfO_uNbaF9S-EjH3pxHc9KqyToSDaLnO5-qjEMM4ixvvehaYSFBu7aeee-fE4S6wxHqHh4vt8xlMfj0yjqVi--sCF_3IAAq1A1aSSMLCIZ-k7MPe/s4032/IMG_2809.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2iS2aktMYmZfAwwe-ed47HmL_021gtpnc8ca-oApbFalQjGUgTiHQNrSaL7UVnppvrNFDfO_uNbaF9S-EjH3pxHc9KqyToSDaLnO5-qjEMM4ixvvehaYSFBu7aeee-fE4S6wxHqHh4vt8xlMfj0yjqVi--sCF_3IAAq1A1aSSMLCIZ-k7MPe/w640-h480/IMG_2809.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />The house consists of 9,000 square feet but that does include the square footage of the outside terraces. <br />Inside, Wright wanted the outside to be the main focus, so the furniture was designed to be low so at to not block the view of the outside. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcQHlW1JGinGSpr6lnqCZP6wU2kkRBWRTk4jUOV5DRUPFqQINIIWID8G9mop-HNZ34wMFZcjjzVZ4YpzlxIkxsXCMRkMkd-bKefbuMsWbUrsq-mGohrZ1Zaa6sSxHSLwTGzYkPcrks97oOIMU53AZDPCjwUPepxOBc9n5Yw-QJl2DT6JU3mvO/s4032/IMG_2811.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcQHlW1JGinGSpr6lnqCZP6wU2kkRBWRTk4jUOV5DRUPFqQINIIWID8G9mop-HNZ34wMFZcjjzVZ4YpzlxIkxsXCMRkMkd-bKefbuMsWbUrsq-mGohrZ1Zaa6sSxHSLwTGzYkPcrks97oOIMU53AZDPCjwUPepxOBc9n5Yw-QJl2DT6JU3mvO/w480-h640/IMG_2811.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnp3ZmymeRiUP8eAxN72QNOM5i2aHFua4TH7RklbLHJFZV_R6GgIJ2Ry_qUaag21bZdI-1b4UncXfsAXmmZ4YHxmSrP60nOea8iKhd1hPmqdstQE7szmKEx1PtT8PbkIY4s6bmxN2O6t2dQQ1REea9kTxGfYsHuJ4kFeadmo3F3pRiRNKK8H1/s4032/IMG_2821.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnp3ZmymeRiUP8eAxN72QNOM5i2aHFua4TH7RklbLHJFZV_R6GgIJ2Ry_qUaag21bZdI-1b4UncXfsAXmmZ4YHxmSrP60nOea8iKhd1hPmqdstQE7szmKEx1PtT8PbkIY4s6bmxN2O6t2dQQ1REea9kTxGfYsHuJ4kFeadmo3F3pRiRNKK8H1/w480-h640/IMG_2821.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The large rocks on the floor in front of the fire place are actual boulders or rock structures that were existing on the site. Again, there were not moved, they were built around. Once the house was constructed, Wright wanted to ‘shave’ off the rock to be level with the floor. The Kauffman’s preferred it as it was so it stayed. The red ‘ball’ is a cast iron pot. They would fill it with wine and hang it in the fireplace to warm before serving.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT4LQydslUyTQsOtTzViFOmeLkf6dLMhdvNbJu9MzTIV6c86PCcQX7ncb6N0kYC-6zO6RxYMXovmVbkKvPzLvuB9GzljXAzugs5B2Aw8nuEd_K_qFNeYraN6bOxHB1t-pWRpOMSc6DbEtmeN8BRZzj85HR50Mu-Fv0DKGzDhx3SxYq6VyJS7F/s4032/IMG_2812.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT4LQydslUyTQsOtTzViFOmeLkf6dLMhdvNbJu9MzTIV6c86PCcQX7ncb6N0kYC-6zO6RxYMXovmVbkKvPzLvuB9GzljXAzugs5B2Aw8nuEd_K_qFNeYraN6bOxHB1t-pWRpOMSc6DbEtmeN8BRZzj85HR50Mu-Fv0DKGzDhx3SxYq6VyJS7F/w480-h640/IMG_2812.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I think the section of the floor between the boulders gives the appearance of water flowing in a gorge. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6shrU_MH5i5-_Vr9hwqadqYqRMfCa3JF4EaPbUIVazGMJQlRaSDusMvdX9QhQFiXPA4m3iI3KXeDlvjySnyF1sSS2mnuIzjSs8ty7UEL9x7HY8xPuJ2gbXhsUpACw2ttNmsYR8h2h061WutSQHhdh7BWRMv0e7UQgafTZ-uZNG-UKY7POEap9/s4032/IMG_2819.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6shrU_MH5i5-_Vr9hwqadqYqRMfCa3JF4EaPbUIVazGMJQlRaSDusMvdX9QhQFiXPA4m3iI3KXeDlvjySnyF1sSS2mnuIzjSs8ty7UEL9x7HY8xPuJ2gbXhsUpACw2ttNmsYR8h2h061WutSQHhdh7BWRMv0e7UQgafTZ-uZNG-UKY7POEap9/w640-h480/IMG_2819.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>All the furniture was designed and made by Wright. The accessories were the Kauffman’s.</div><div><br /></div><div>Small desk tucked into the entry way.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-EtYkFCG2Sb8qaRrNO4q_s_48guSAaJfr_TPYPBD1pxx-_UucWzBR8hpbKDvvEB_9P4It2_j1JSUjc4nKjpBVzgPAjR75Mo1ZJnDbINmQp2ADZf9uxSUMNh1ZIiVURl1FbIz1GCcaXlsa6o4IXjexO-jP6wQlxiK7CCuOQuhtWe8i-ZDDxJ6/s4032/IMG_2813.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-EtYkFCG2Sb8qaRrNO4q_s_48guSAaJfr_TPYPBD1pxx-_UucWzBR8hpbKDvvEB_9P4It2_j1JSUjc4nKjpBVzgPAjR75Mo1ZJnDbINmQp2ADZf9uxSUMNh1ZIiVURl1FbIz1GCcaXlsa6o4IXjexO-jP6wQlxiK7CCuOQuhtWe8i-ZDDxJ6/w480-h640/IMG_2813.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Kitchen - again with beautiful views to the outside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Flpisi_PFjuCUijqU73o8N-lw6aRc1hflSiUoXvhAoA7SaNJN687uJLEMvofDxQC7uCW9_c7DcrsJMs5Ns3EdoImCkEyd-C7nYcC3LipQ2B6dHKsf1OlqeswT-sBrlSbIUxk1ByVksEs9aq6kX1c-dKTVrPw_XUw5GlPYqHz7OODBAnEcoC/s4032/IMG_2814.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Flpisi_PFjuCUijqU73o8N-lw6aRc1hflSiUoXvhAoA7SaNJN687uJLEMvofDxQC7uCW9_c7DcrsJMs5Ns3EdoImCkEyd-C7nYcC3LipQ2B6dHKsf1OlqeswT-sBrlSbIUxk1ByVksEs9aq6kX1c-dKTVrPw_XUw5GlPYqHz7OODBAnEcoC/w480-h640/IMG_2814.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Much like the construction of the house, the furniture also reflected the cantilevered construction.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Vh8AaTs9gQj8ATK_Z__fJV9JwMa7NutXKoQWyhx8dojg1svfHY38Dz6NpRP4ZXyOsg2ZlcsecG3vXwyWQQaVk9_nHjpVfVXxCduJtDLCaOuUQqhfMS0d3fNzn_8xoiJDrq_VlUkAaGY1bpRiEVhc4baQBgswCRuINDl43BDkCm9t6I65s0z7/s4032/IMG_2817.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Vh8AaTs9gQj8ATK_Z__fJV9JwMa7NutXKoQWyhx8dojg1svfHY38Dz6NpRP4ZXyOsg2ZlcsecG3vXwyWQQaVk9_nHjpVfVXxCduJtDLCaOuUQqhfMS0d3fNzn_8xoiJDrq_VlUkAaGY1bpRiEVhc4baQBgswCRuINDl43BDkCm9t6I65s0z7/w480-h640/IMG_2817.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The slated area behind the solar system are the forced air heating registers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXD5uDcO0D26_rRaJhiTl8GQ_tsoOrrUmhYBKzuIzMn8bxhEqMWovwpj7W1sMJwJfGsBoL4YMXT2LwyIureKu_pnRaTlogub7AiN4hiWBGItub4-p9hUb-9bv512DjVhiJXqw6ND5LV4DE_iNBrl05FL-sTyENFX-l1Hv8tQNi6Nan6KT8-FM7/s4032/IMG_2818.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXD5uDcO0D26_rRaJhiTl8GQ_tsoOrrUmhYBKzuIzMn8bxhEqMWovwpj7W1sMJwJfGsBoL4YMXT2LwyIureKu_pnRaTlogub7AiN4hiWBGItub4-p9hUb-9bv512DjVhiJXqw6ND5LV4DE_iNBrl05FL-sTyENFX-l1Hv8tQNi6Nan6KT8-FM7/w480-h640/IMG_2818.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the stairs down to the spring fed pool. The horizontal windows slide out of the way to allow you to descend the stairs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKvCScGDcw8qIygpwG6CZEImogfM9jP6TsEPrn_iYJhTM5PZmIjWKV9YTF7mRDYz5MIJqJiRKKGSvdWikrOZtgVvmkHGwo3YTFu1j3eg0O_2tWvaYl6KjI3rVPBaseXq75qPqbjVDXNflJ-aOu-YIXthVO1D27VMCu_xs_cgIjeZkEJbKClRA/s4032/IMG_2810.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKvCScGDcw8qIygpwG6CZEImogfM9jP6TsEPrn_iYJhTM5PZmIjWKV9YTF7mRDYz5MIJqJiRKKGSvdWikrOZtgVvmkHGwo3YTFu1j3eg0O_2tWvaYl6KjI3rVPBaseXq75qPqbjVDXNflJ-aOu-YIXthVO1D27VMCu_xs_cgIjeZkEJbKClRA/w640-h480/IMG_2810.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Kauffman’s collected Tiffany items such as this piece. There were several Tiffany lamps on the upper levels and in the guest house but not photographing was allowed on the upper floors.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC_rTQ2ocqqV_zEFc2NS4FGn5xq3BVIy7jaZgCEC4V9_57DhhwLRWDBHBT93227Flfi1RM9waaQhaawwOQJ5yCkVT-WZXmgtXlbmGU1VFWiNhEphCe1yfBZA9Mp6cuuOjwLZ1jn9GhdakmmPpQMlx8FH2f1U6YLkRKrzq-qrNUYOgMXAwyZTw/s4032/IMG_2820.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC_rTQ2ocqqV_zEFc2NS4FGn5xq3BVIy7jaZgCEC4V9_57DhhwLRWDBHBT93227Flfi1RM9waaQhaawwOQJ5yCkVT-WZXmgtXlbmGU1VFWiNhEphCe1yfBZA9Mp6cuuOjwLZ1jn9GhdakmmPpQMlx8FH2f1U6YLkRKrzq-qrNUYOgMXAwyZTw/w480-h640/IMG_2820.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This is called “The View”. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJfBMFgvd39oexJ6DQRuE0sJgsUkEJLZJuWR_J1eYpWow50H2rxEmoPW3IzOjLw1HUnrT5IJv6YDptEh3UWTnkWjdpJER83JAqoAp6jxho6J-blaRSEZuGEh61esITEz9rR3crhS79TB6lcRntAdjGpKlfy8pNQmfeIuEopoMVXCX6GdqvTjg/s4032/IMG_2826.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJfBMFgvd39oexJ6DQRuE0sJgsUkEJLZJuWR_J1eYpWow50H2rxEmoPW3IzOjLw1HUnrT5IJv6YDptEh3UWTnkWjdpJER83JAqoAp6jxho6J-blaRSEZuGEh61esITEz9rR3crhS79TB6lcRntAdjGpKlfy8pNQmfeIuEopoMVXCX6GdqvTjg/w480-h640/IMG_2826.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lunch at the Cafe after the tour and we enjoyed real Pennsylvania Birch Beer. The lunch and the Birch Beer were both good.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk-Iz24w7VOyG98lqcTZ--xNtp--HYQYruFqiwGpaMP9X26DYlMWiX7yZ3GEo306bwsBssJZx7MVf0uA4GmpfUk6pmdC9HV5RZXKH1o4_ttyYosARsbg4uNsKVJcP1avIdFjfFu2x-blgIfZrBrIBhqQQRcBpH7y84u_XAU0LX8c6yWKlApuo/s4032/IMG_2830.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk-Iz24w7VOyG98lqcTZ--xNtp--HYQYruFqiwGpaMP9X26DYlMWiX7yZ3GEo306bwsBssJZx7MVf0uA4GmpfUk6pmdC9HV5RZXKH1o4_ttyYosARsbg4uNsKVJcP1avIdFjfFu2x-blgIfZrBrIBhqQQRcBpH7y84u_XAU0LX8c6yWKlApuo/w480-h640/IMG_2830.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <div>And isn’t this just absolutely senseless…….all this for two women for one night at the Hampton Inn in Zanesville OH. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUcTOT-8KnIDcIIK77QfxRv-rouOuah_lyC7V_1nXClrjSuvwBIWTyrRAUqyRP4Esev71CvhOcwdcWmiPhdLH7rxycwfrtX0E0aYlGg-SWbdXMJ7PVahaV1OBRH5YBLLEu9T7QHGUv6GS2uM_0vNcXi6euQwX7TCtWwmyllCX0xffQrLptEn7/s4032/IMG_2833.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUcTOT-8KnIDcIIK77QfxRv-rouOuah_lyC7V_1nXClrjSuvwBIWTyrRAUqyRP4Esev71CvhOcwdcWmiPhdLH7rxycwfrtX0E0aYlGg-SWbdXMJ7PVahaV1OBRH5YBLLEu9T7QHGUv6GS2uM_0vNcXi6euQwX7TCtWwmyllCX0xffQrLptEn7/w480-h640/IMG_2833.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. More in a couple of days. Keep on stitching……someone has to be use I have accomplished very little so far this trip.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-67327439053095938772023-08-26T08:40:00.003-04:002023-09-30T07:57:51.828-04:00August Flew By<p>And I feel like not much accomplished on my overall to-do list. That would be my <i><u>other than stitching </u></i>list. Admittedly, some of the items on this particular list just get forwarded to the next month more than a few times. I’ve been hibernating in the house, out of the heat, staying out of my pool-less yard. While I have not been stitching up a storm, I’ve managed a small squall of finishes.</p><p>We were well into the the second week of August before I finished up my July <b>WIPGO </b>but finish I did. Betsy Morgan’s <b>Pioneer School Girl </b>- ta-da! Super happy to call it a finish. This pattern is available in Betsy’s <b>Willing Hands</b> Book.</p><p>I loved this piece since the first time I saw it. I took this as a class at <b>Salty Yarns</b> several years ago, or BC - Before Covid. I finished all the stitching during Covid. I put this on my <b>WIPGO</b> board and finishing came up as my July assignment; if not, it would still be in the box o’ finishing.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiko3tTD_9hOWUDV6htrw8YG5QzzLmdDoGG0TOoCrIy4D3O1T5Aj7yHd_PAK-7P1b--2s8_K4lJgT0KWPgoezrGgi7X1yetS8xqVT-Qp-71qKuxUAeVpOQG7lbKy_Qdxo-3Fwzvz2QJJlawnlYY8XlbyJiZogOlEgsZ7R431DaclVoP6DNkp4qw/s2685/IMG_2645.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2462" data-original-width="2685" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiko3tTD_9hOWUDV6htrw8YG5QzzLmdDoGG0TOoCrIy4D3O1T5Aj7yHd_PAK-7P1b--2s8_K4lJgT0KWPgoezrGgi7X1yetS8xqVT-Qp-71qKuxUAeVpOQG7lbKy_Qdxo-3Fwzvz2QJJlawnlYY8XlbyJiZogOlEgsZ7R431DaclVoP6DNkp4qw/w640-h586/IMG_2645.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAWCs8rfCqHPapyTZiyLvgYCBP8bhv0LY33nhqnl1y9q_52elMZG-VRLmLGMICjZgk6ycJukLwuYVPT-uQ-Oe73diXqb1iHaLb9E-8rbF8Khfnu9H0cxq0R4RwA8cqFPH4IguZwPv9YKTqWahIqe-UYPeu0-UC6pFfIT54msO_N4PPpbpQQMo/s3657/IMG_2649.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2884" data-original-width="3657" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAWCs8rfCqHPapyTZiyLvgYCBP8bhv0LY33nhqnl1y9q_52elMZG-VRLmLGMICjZgk6ycJukLwuYVPT-uQ-Oe73diXqb1iHaLb9E-8rbF8Khfnu9H0cxq0R4RwA8cqFPH4IguZwPv9YKTqWahIqe-UYPeu0-UC6pFfIT54msO_N4PPpbpQQMo/w640-h504/IMG_2649.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxvxuM0t7RgFYmlo6JJG4bpuSJ0_IsrLyEn2UhGCVZzXyeGcoMgQGdFeVH1_0tjyU6u7rtoq3NGziwBd2lO1xL01QOd_cTGYVIc3nBfrTg9XU2tVuq1zll4Ovi7e-IUomDwgS9QBBi-t5KZK5EcAsbT9r2wNXEpRBFtPBYj-AWD7pRL0fHaQk/s3020/IMG_2648.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2088" data-original-width="3020" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxvxuM0t7RgFYmlo6JJG4bpuSJ0_IsrLyEn2UhGCVZzXyeGcoMgQGdFeVH1_0tjyU6u7rtoq3NGziwBd2lO1xL01QOd_cTGYVIc3nBfrTg9XU2tVuq1zll4Ovi7e-IUomDwgS9QBBi-t5KZK5EcAsbT9r2wNXEpRBFtPBYj-AWD7pRL0fHaQk/w640-h442/IMG_2648.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAIioIQ7Gxhno3pdS-gR4LD08loyEj4YPKbGlFjVHtLUH1E-rWvIxmUoO1amf7sDziOCwbpJX8wtENRjm5x0ohUSryo1wFnSVaxBOvRmbdUuQcJ0hqH8S0bVDPW76noy91Gj7KaI2Ullpm2zszPTcDH_odRgoF5up8oEiOK23HlOZw8rU0nGj/s3024/IMG_2647.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2075" data-original-width="3024" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAIioIQ7Gxhno3pdS-gR4LD08loyEj4YPKbGlFjVHtLUH1E-rWvIxmUoO1amf7sDziOCwbpJX8wtENRjm5x0ohUSryo1wFnSVaxBOvRmbdUuQcJ0hqH8S0bVDPW76noy91Gj7KaI2Ullpm2zszPTcDH_odRgoF5up8oEiOK23HlOZw8rU0nGj/w640-h440/IMG_2647.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p>My other July WIPGO was to work on a WIP and I was able to make more progress on <b>Cornwall Cottage.</b> I am ready to put this one aside for awhile. I am thrilled with my progress but tired of working on a big piece. In truth, I’m itching to start a new sampler! I know! How dare I!! My goal is to have Cornwall Cottage stitched, framed and in the County Fair next August. It will definitely be part of my 2024 WIPGO board.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRDe-bsr_MN4ExlA3tbFqdWjLAfsBWb5oId6nDquo9jyxXxSG8Vo01ZwH-gIpb4jx2a7zxsWjhjCWfosmxaEqevV_eadNzWg1S2P1gdrth_zuMBIEVR94MVihH6SupoJy3xO_4IOOeMwc_iYph7me9Ia94vU_5_tW2RKaqwW-BeVv1-4QMap/s4032/IMG_2644.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRDe-bsr_MN4ExlA3tbFqdWjLAfsBWb5oId6nDquo9jyxXxSG8Vo01ZwH-gIpb4jx2a7zxsWjhjCWfosmxaEqevV_eadNzWg1S2P1gdrth_zuMBIEVR94MVihH6SupoJy3xO_4IOOeMwc_iYph7me9Ia94vU_5_tW2RKaqwW-BeVv1-4QMap/w480-h640/IMG_2644.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p>For <b>August</b>, my <b>WIPGO assignments</b> were to fully finish two stitched projects and to stitch and finish an Erica Michael’s Strawberry. I stayed with my sister for a week following knee replacement surgery. Between being in surgical waiting and then back at her house 6 days, I got the stitching done.</p><p>I stitched <b>Erica Michaels - My Needle Berry. </b> Once home, I fully finished it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyw6465xc8M1Te7lSDPqfCXkGZzeCzxUL3LLdCRBEVTPYb3RmXkftxNSigXlJh1p30Nni5bKNBL4LCdHQcgxMw8Na14Hlt2GFYcR_ONiN3d1VcgdROl7j_F79hxtaUTUIA3idpSSJX8IAIx9mJBkvzjmW0emzAgpGFBabGh8F8BSQrAe59PScP/s4032/IMG_2708.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyw6465xc8M1Te7lSDPqfCXkGZzeCzxUL3LLdCRBEVTPYb3RmXkftxNSigXlJh1p30Nni5bKNBL4LCdHQcgxMw8Na14Hlt2GFYcR_ONiN3d1VcgdROl7j_F79hxtaUTUIA3idpSSJX8IAIx9mJBkvzjmW0emzAgpGFBabGh8F8BSQrAe59PScP/w300-h400/IMG_2708.jpeg" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0Jbgle1-h-Vpd_vGANZzZu6isYtXfQxVXZndFICWysDg6BNpQjwKFaiJ9qIHOlXJIvwtPv5_WrcW5aNHDuIKWWaENNJ9B8X60a1VCcCLQtcJQGlx7nn81_cESRjIlDxhScLuhEBIc_cqlRKir12GNKDAUfSUxyg9fen_mv4tsAWzhDZKipst/s4032/IMG_2709.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0Jbgle1-h-Vpd_vGANZzZu6isYtXfQxVXZndFICWysDg6BNpQjwKFaiJ9qIHOlXJIvwtPv5_WrcW5aNHDuIKWWaENNJ9B8X60a1VCcCLQtcJQGlx7nn81_cESRjIlDxhScLuhEBIc_cqlRKir12GNKDAUfSUxyg9fen_mv4tsAWzhDZKipst/w300-h400/IMG_2709.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p><p>Before going to her house, I prepped several projects for finishing. I picked out coordinating fabric, cut mat board, ironed on interfacing, etc. What is it that we take a sh#@-ton of projects when we go away <i>thinking </i> we are going to finish them all? At any rate, it was EZ PZ to keep rolling with finishing when I came home for the weekend. </p><p>I fully finished this pillow. It is <b>Goodbye</b> <b>Fall</b> from <b>Plum</b> <b>Street</b>. I used the called for 36 count fabric and flosses.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAsmOYv1TWgDk119AjZPcjshh4OJL85G3QeaVRYG3QVybBPMa4UW3uosGtMDUxK5kATr3BURFn0mU0ja8wWAd8tUFN9UyTvjyJkxzZrdGgbtaMsLCGb7OBTzYqBrBWAw0I6Z23qgQSQfcQnmAVzUV4cIbJwkz9tTPSrFEGzppr0fu95uDlfVv/s4032/IMG_2707.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAsmOYv1TWgDk119AjZPcjshh4OJL85G3QeaVRYG3QVybBPMa4UW3uosGtMDUxK5kATr3BURFn0mU0ja8wWAd8tUFN9UyTvjyJkxzZrdGgbtaMsLCGb7OBTzYqBrBWAw0I6Z23qgQSQfcQnmAVzUV4cIbJwkz9tTPSrFEGzppr0fu95uDlfVv/w640-h480/IMG_2707.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>I also fully finished <b>Olga’s</b> <b>Tart </b>from<b> Plum Street. </b>I used a fabric remnant and floss from stash. The fabric is 36 count R & R American Chestnut. Since I have been working on 32 count with 2 over 2, I unintentionally did 2 over 2 here! And naturally, it doesn’t fit any of the tart pans I have. I need to go to JoAnn’s or Michael’s to visit the Wilton section to get a tart pan the right size. I saw a set of 6 on Amazon but I don’t know that I want 6 tart pans! I need to make some more twisted cord and add a bow or hanger to the top….or not.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSxZPOTk7XmH3QbjYlwE_uzIAQf1x51k05u3t4IVuyZ3UTFFyd3N1M4Y2_grQ68EqbmbR8acI8KJJMpm9JYdG1eBjeJWB4Vp8t6URsJHbVuq6lAQSSUguTw97LHmEjM_YH0bzK2JnGpux9zPiQ3jJpxcIAr21g-a_SNCaNG4bsvKT6jNkk0lc/s4032/IMG_2713.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSxZPOTk7XmH3QbjYlwE_uzIAQf1x51k05u3t4IVuyZ3UTFFyd3N1M4Y2_grQ68EqbmbR8acI8KJJMpm9JYdG1eBjeJWB4Vp8t6URsJHbVuq6lAQSSUguTw97LHmEjM_YH0bzK2JnGpux9zPiQ3jJpxcIAr21g-a_SNCaNG4bsvKT6jNkk0lc/w480-h640/IMG_2713.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Last but not least, I finished this Christmas ornament from my <b>EGA’s Christmas</b> in July. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiM-9qMLuna-8eZl7Y-S84SU1cJD_AfR5rLFTzziOE_hGcku0Za6qNLN6JOXmczplyJEAFzwo8VwdIXizlTol2ezokmHuXm1YKAKcWXm1NuBxeA_Lqf1KDyo9SgqT46aTeB4kPha46Epz7ecfLWlFWVd1fzzyyGcwS7lXe70hk_WXyi9BEDmtW/s2990/IMG_2716%20Copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2990" data-original-width="2844" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiM-9qMLuna-8eZl7Y-S84SU1cJD_AfR5rLFTzziOE_hGcku0Za6qNLN6JOXmczplyJEAFzwo8VwdIXizlTol2ezokmHuXm1YKAKcWXm1NuBxeA_Lqf1KDyo9SgqT46aTeB4kPha46Epz7ecfLWlFWVd1fzzyyGcwS7lXe70hk_WXyi9BEDmtW/w608-h640/IMG_2716%20Copy.jpeg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I started making pin cushions as exchange gifts at some upcoming retreats/classes. Full credit goes to Cathy Haberman of <b>Hands On Design</b>. She talked about making the pin cushions on one of her Flosstube videos. See her <a href="https://handsondesign.biz/blog/">blog for instructions. </a> <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCj_fMAd29DGW-JnjsJ5NEBrYrbrLqWhXUeTqxj1M7izxbHifstgJrCeaWosYd7FyqQLS-gruXH1KTCx9g5eYQwT_z1EXz_m7h_2oW4GP1wN_0cvEbvpndwaSKdUous9odz1az_osJB37kJl305otx4DyOk4uZ7tCQSS0HR73wxA6xSrX3NWD/s4032/IMG_2679.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCj_fMAd29DGW-JnjsJ5NEBrYrbrLqWhXUeTqxj1M7izxbHifstgJrCeaWosYd7FyqQLS-gruXH1KTCx9g5eYQwT_z1EXz_m7h_2oW4GP1wN_0cvEbvpndwaSKdUous9odz1az_osJB37kJl305otx4DyOk4uZ7tCQSS0HR73wxA6xSrX3NWD/w480-h640/IMG_2679.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY2ofmVGA4ClSDAtz3ELE_Y87WcXR7_nJn_rPzmqI5kkV0ObYZ-qeDiiiXZX4-zN9kic3Phliwt6UWU8wVLUcXs9I_0VwaLDJFImO1dIwf6ATsTB9mDHq2tsIbjenCdc0ieMkeWcYHmxXsHBGbP2-V4g7kKm8V4yy2f-rgOxHvmR8GIEWjqSt/s4032/IMG_2680.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY2ofmVGA4ClSDAtz3ELE_Y87WcXR7_nJn_rPzmqI5kkV0ObYZ-qeDiiiXZX4-zN9kic3Phliwt6UWU8wVLUcXs9I_0VwaLDJFImO1dIwf6ATsTB9mDHq2tsIbjenCdc0ieMkeWcYHmxXsHBGbP2-V4g7kKm8V4yy2f-rgOxHvmR8GIEWjqSt/w640-h480/IMG_2680.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">With my sister napping quite a bit, I was able cut 60, seam and press all of them. So far, I have 10 totally assembled. Some are made from a cross stitch pattern fabric and as many as possible were cut from a consignment store cross stitched table cloth that was $10. I hated cutting apart someone’s work, but the table cloth was stained and I rationalized 48 people will be able to have a piece of someone’s stitching.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1DjY7gpqaaz0FGvw3_CrAEWjHT0RzsypRXhn4HP4w-mhlXlW9yW7z7VUC_X3_itDMlbXlc_e1T4tXsN_Kz3WOBo7aRFhkZvFlSRv8gdBlNfuOPByZzWNlgj-2O7qVvjTUHe8apSwcnRxmvpdQLGlHjLYrcjcEBPb3f75O-8b4Cf9_GJTTFoQ/s4032/IMG_2714.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1DjY7gpqaaz0FGvw3_CrAEWjHT0RzsypRXhn4HP4w-mhlXlW9yW7z7VUC_X3_itDMlbXlc_e1T4tXsN_Kz3WOBo7aRFhkZvFlSRv8gdBlNfuOPByZzWNlgj-2O7qVvjTUHe8apSwcnRxmvpdQLGlHjLYrcjcEBPb3f75O-8b4Cf9_GJTTFoQ/w480-h640/IMG_2714.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I feel like August is a blur. Between being at my sister’s for a week, regular babysitting and some extra babysitting, things around my house and yard have suffered. Hopefully cooler weather in September and October and I will get my yard back in shape and tidied up for fall. <br /><p>Coming up in September, I’ve got a dilly of roadtrip a planned. All I’ll say is involves a trip to the top of the St. Louis Arch and adding a new state or two to my list of states visited. More on that in my September recap.</p><p><br /></p></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-28033696903221658242023-07-30T08:42:00.003-04:002023-09-30T07:58:12.701-04:00July - Coming in hot<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">and going out on one of the more beautiful days of summer. Low humidity, temps in the low 80’s, wonderful breeze…..I’m staying outside ALL day. I may go in and bring out some stitching this afternoon. We so need this after weeks of oppressive heat and humidity. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARWxV_MYVfMs6PCc_5Pfdzb9Gp7VOwi2_PAhT5U36-s82q1fHjuPR3p8oM3WTBndeD8OpD-q3dGiaQVN0zlQrHxrD9Fq_fQaPYQDhDJnknqUnbDk-WsmTDUn-_RjaY48-SveqM7pOAGbOwPiKbLsfHzHFrZ6DHjqG0HwayExx5PGmdYP1Htnj/s3240/AACB7CE2-362D-4B35-9106-3268CF1B3792-COLLAGE.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARWxV_MYVfMs6PCc_5Pfdzb9Gp7VOwi2_PAhT5U36-s82q1fHjuPR3p8oM3WTBndeD8OpD-q3dGiaQVN0zlQrHxrD9Fq_fQaPYQDhDJnknqUnbDk-WsmTDUn-_RjaY48-SveqM7pOAGbOwPiKbLsfHzHFrZ6DHjqG0HwayExx5PGmdYP1Htnj/w426-h640/AACB7CE2-362D-4B35-9106-3268CF1B3792-COLLAGE.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div>A quick flashback on my two weeks babysitting. Some of the fun things I did with the kiddos. We did underwear panting - keeps the clothes clean; A trip to Chick-Fil-A playground; rock painting for leaving along the trail on our next hike; Raegan helps me stitch; and, Damma does Twister! And there was more. I thoroughly enjoyed the time but my own bed did feel good after 13 days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">What’s about as exciting as watching paint dry? Waiting for grass to grow. So much of the seed washed away with the heavy heavy downpours we have had.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> After having the first spring in YEARS….and I say that because for the last decade it seems like we have gone from winter to summer in about 5 days time…..we were very fortunate with warming but yet cool and crispy days you expect in the shoulder seasons……now July is hot, hot, hot and I am missing having a pool</span><span style="text-align: left;"> to jump in more, more, more. I digress…..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyOktjZRMwJkKIywcJVMfzu7mansBpHByuB76MAdNjFsVGOVf1Q8nZQ7pGu9EORWmkC67px-SyBKJiVOxJGUtvgErE5YKgXoslVaGZVUw0opuSGI0OjKs0Dn7jMCrTDquti6z2zW7uoO4Tg0byaAV84fGA8rwrKanVGCI3qVBOTgRbskXsfeV/s4032/IMG_2054.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyOktjZRMwJkKIywcJVMfzu7mansBpHByuB76MAdNjFsVGOVf1Q8nZQ7pGu9EORWmkC67px-SyBKJiVOxJGUtvgErE5YKgXoslVaGZVUw0opuSGI0OjKs0Dn7jMCrTDquti6z2zW7uoO4Tg0byaAV84fGA8rwrKanVGCI3qVBOTgRbskXsfeV/w480-h640/IMG_2054.jpeg" width="480" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">The pavers were finished while I was at my son’s and I need to figure out how I want to ‘furnish’ the area. A couple of years back I ordered some outdoor furniture from a company called POLYWOOD. I love their quality and the fact that they are made from recycled plastic. Although, quality does come at a price. Mr. Wonderful picked out a large picnic table and has ordered it from POLYWOOD. Umbrella ordered from Amazon. I am in no rush to ‘outfit’ the area especially since stores are now sporting back to school and fall items. Geez! Mr. W. did paint my park bench a deep brown and my planters, a seaside blue that matches my existing chairs. I did pick up a couple of bright orange Gaillardia to brighten up the area. Choose them with the idea that come fall, I will plant them in the back 40. </span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLIxm2_qA8Ygynet5gw8QhxUbg6pP1-mreJOiH4E25oZM44SRCjrVGf9XGZrrSTQFPKWaeN0eNK0iYYw8H8zV4DqJmwEDPockQ2-NPyVjEpYjiMGxoHLm0ggxDPqcSs5UdrfpKCyBfhKYLPvD0Ov6VEjA34tJbdSGTXbCGuSHRCi5C9hVdDQq/s4032/IMG_1220.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLIxm2_qA8Ygynet5gw8QhxUbg6pP1-mreJOiH4E25oZM44SRCjrVGf9XGZrrSTQFPKWaeN0eNK0iYYw8H8zV4DqJmwEDPockQ2-NPyVjEpYjiMGxoHLm0ggxDPqcSs5UdrfpKCyBfhKYLPvD0Ov6VEjA34tJbdSGTXbCGuSHRCi5C9hVdDQq/w640-h480/IMG_1220.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ah, the Back 40……I am still working on the area. Between being down with a summer cold for two weeks, then two weeks at my son’s, the Smokey skies and the heat, the Back 40 is suffering. I spent 6 hours on the 4th tidying up all the flower beds. And now that we are at the end of the month, it is time to do it again. I try to bring stones home from my son’s each week. All his flower beds are stone lined and they don’t want that look. Hence, dump them in Mom’s Back 40 path! As they say, one person’s trash is another’s treasure. When they lament over the long list of things they want to do in their house, I keep telling my son and D-in-L…..Rome wasn’t built in a day. Heck, it wasn’t built in 42 years either since I still have projects at my house. LOL<p>Since it is so hot I try to get outside around 7:30 a.m. and work until I’ve had enough of the heat and humidity. I usually don’t last much after noon so come in, shower, eat and do whatever. I find if I don’t shower and change, I am too tempted to go back out and putz about until sundown. This gal is getting too old for all yard work and no play. And worse, it leaves no time to stitch. </p><p>Veggie garden was doing well. Lots of cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes and beans. Seems I have ground hog that likes my garden too. I came home to only the beans, rosemary and tomatoes left. Mr. Wonderful mended the fence to keep the darned whistle pig out! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizogGdfIHLKa9pPzZEt5hcE5W8EUL5fDJVvKqpWwMwk3fp5YJBZSHPWNctDedRSpD95qqsf8psvUaqiwzHJjL7tud-cu7toZvLA0oeqiCiXuMTXwNnZg_Yzx5dW00ObE_PLm1K089jKsjr5pC0KXvkBSWdvfWwKC4H5Qf1iPj9H8e9z4onaf3R/s4032/IMG_2097.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizogGdfIHLKa9pPzZEt5hcE5W8EUL5fDJVvKqpWwMwk3fp5YJBZSHPWNctDedRSpD95qqsf8psvUaqiwzHJjL7tud-cu7toZvLA0oeqiCiXuMTXwNnZg_Yzx5dW00ObE_PLm1K089jKsjr5pC0KXvkBSWdvfWwKC4H5Qf1iPj9H8e9z4onaf3R/w480-h640/IMG_2097.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As for being crafty, I managed to fully quilt and attach the binding to my hexagon quilt. I am super happy with it! One down and four WIP quilts and many more on the drawing board to go! Ugh! <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpb_-xtu0QhqnU5PpMhM3FIUypFvhZIxzMwZPz8tn77ZS-ep-wEs8pZiV6YLKpavVht3mpMAcofnuI5w1TdBgZwHaf2dYKN4NlJnx0FzWhSJV3x9dqs5-ASsNmSxlzUHLG4JtHGgog-ZB4b1qQA9TNwZbKFKwFEvKs80DUuKfl_vMtJ5Dq8OL/s4032/IMG_2095.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpb_-xtu0QhqnU5PpMhM3FIUypFvhZIxzMwZPz8tn77ZS-ep-wEs8pZiV6YLKpavVht3mpMAcofnuI5w1TdBgZwHaf2dYKN4NlJnx0FzWhSJV3x9dqs5-ASsNmSxlzUHLG4JtHGgog-ZB4b1qQA9TNwZbKFKwFEvKs80DUuKfl_vMtJ5Dq8OL/w480-h640/IMG_2095.jpeg" width="480" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSU1ISTn0HMx1N48vorL47traLX3j4Gb5Q9CAZT9SdEUwyKeFNc8ObJjHCtNExzxmxFji_-qmeynUGHg1CWZVc2WqW0yhQ9KMmr2lZk7lpedIR7mxD3nBaHucGrKDIV-hAV_72bqIdVh3lVfqrXHnkfrAsBgXs6CDu8-oabj7rSWIrj7-7nzR/s4032/IMG_2093.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSU1ISTn0HMx1N48vorL47traLX3j4Gb5Q9CAZT9SdEUwyKeFNc8ObJjHCtNExzxmxFji_-qmeynUGHg1CWZVc2WqW0yhQ9KMmr2lZk7lpedIR7mxD3nBaHucGrKDIV-hAV_72bqIdVh3lVfqrXHnkfrAsBgXs6CDu8-oabj7rSWIrj7-7nzR/w300-h400/IMG_2093.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> I forgot to share this finish from last month. This is my June Summer Camp piece. It is "Stitcher" by Luminous Fiber Arts. Used WDW Turkish Red, mystery linen and a consignment store $4.50 frame! Winner winner - Chicken dinner! As for July, I didn’t complete the project. Hopefully I will in August.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_Qpss1SIj1N7RZ0xm0DK21ix3CljLxdGbd5JJjCbv-9wziVQjEp8VWIab_WYlLiE6-5O76xkvQjo2-XhGFf2xcocvXW4ZSBDw4asAKA8qE1wSk_ejFc5lawkz4tL_XyGKzosu80kblVSnqIVfl5SCzReBMP5HDDYlKPEdAWkbmqjtEZHSUfg/s2989/IMG_2059.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2291" data-original-width="2989" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_Qpss1SIj1N7RZ0xm0DK21ix3CljLxdGbd5JJjCbv-9wziVQjEp8VWIab_WYlLiE6-5O76xkvQjo2-XhGFf2xcocvXW4ZSBDw4asAKA8qE1wSk_ejFc5lawkz4tL_XyGKzosu80kblVSnqIVfl5SCzReBMP5HDDYlKPEdAWkbmqjtEZHSUfg/w640-h490/IMG_2059.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>WIPGO for July was part challenge/part month of progress. The challenge for the month was to fully finish Betsy Morgan’s Pioneer School Girl. Stitching has been done for three years. I knew the smalls would be no problem but, the two hinged boxes on the left and right inside of the ‘book’ were scaring me - which is why the project has sat for three years. So in that respect, it is a good thing it was called on my WIPGO board. I’m not quite there yet and I knew I could do it but it was just taking that first step to start. </p><p>Using that curved needle. I’m getting there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_zILtx4HnT06GVHGR87EH_h8rzm6pC5h4W-yHPOL_pdJ7q20ZagPcGEUfjckeRWrvAXcCHVLTOqgbcTBJHLuyeJxPJ4H-SUZ1JGRiHOPt5xCFZ9RmM-dZhCem3vfzJu2BLYJWd_rM9QqyvS79vsu3xiQiZJk5acx0nSrNT2VFNSL_fLeeBMB/s4032/IMG_2100.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_zILtx4HnT06GVHGR87EH_h8rzm6pC5h4W-yHPOL_pdJ7q20ZagPcGEUfjckeRWrvAXcCHVLTOqgbcTBJHLuyeJxPJ4H-SUZ1JGRiHOPt5xCFZ9RmM-dZhCem3vfzJu2BLYJWd_rM9QqyvS79vsu3xiQiZJk5acx0nSrNT2VFNSL_fLeeBMB/w480-h640/IMG_2100.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Using all the clips and had to resort to pulling out the cheaters for this one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcKhYVk8T2l0OMkoK9Th5dT750Ob4MKJnWNtiVe1tad6irp7A3JUWQ0T9oOxCnCEkQlXAjPATJ90w-0InJOwoIPftjL3aq0KgarExwDqyfHpO67fMfbczAqp9cFptYTgBv8m00O--dp-VpzGc8pqlIbDtRy8ba-nPfkalas_XUjD19VAUnhTS/s4032/IMG_2533.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcKhYVk8T2l0OMkoK9Th5dT750Ob4MKJnWNtiVe1tad6irp7A3JUWQ0T9oOxCnCEkQlXAjPATJ90w-0InJOwoIPftjL3aq0KgarExwDqyfHpO67fMfbczAqp9cFptYTgBv8m00O--dp-VpzGc8pqlIbDtRy8ba-nPfkalas_XUjD19VAUnhTS/w480-h640/IMG_2533.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Assembly has not been hard, just fiddlily trying to wrap clumsy fingers around the pieces. I am in the homestretch now. I may have to dedicate an early August post to just the Pioneer School Girl when it is finished.<p></p><p>The second call for the month - Work on a WIP. Liking the progress I have been making on Cornwall Cottage, I just kept at it. With other things going on, I didn’t get as much time to stitch on this in July, but forward progress is forward progress. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3gqsA7GQWo1MbVDJfAYWotyMDLJnbLWOVn4T_H3Koz7ze3f3n72LwStIy3Q1WbMFdQ_MjKP6SKmTiJmgF4_fxNSG0Exwtf618X28yMCDNQsBI5xV4j3O_a1FxIGh67T0ti30HCMLsXXwj8LJHoxvQBS3vG2t-Q1NVc51EE4ubmwFfKKVz9u3/s4032/IMG_1221.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3gqsA7GQWo1MbVDJfAYWotyMDLJnbLWOVn4T_H3Koz7ze3f3n72LwStIy3Q1WbMFdQ_MjKP6SKmTiJmgF4_fxNSG0Exwtf618X28yMCDNQsBI5xV4j3O_a1FxIGh67T0ti30HCMLsXXwj8LJHoxvQBS3vG2t-Q1NVc51EE4ubmwFfKKVz9u3/w640-h480/IMG_1221.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>The sunshine’s shows the wrinkles; the shade dulls the colors……<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WWJSgtplN5uazqvLe-nSXire6yng86gSfRuJp7ZZXHUaVp7FCce3mfW48cOK_mlIje32-f0L75NJYFOEEwe2nkzHgEGptgb7R6tAICL3OIeZ7N5FokEUjP84_RpluCFHADIw0zVMgE-pOOlal-ttsYTYQ-7hUb_2zZhj196_nlwgXfmXDv7G/s4032/IMG_1222.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WWJSgtplN5uazqvLe-nSXire6yng86gSfRuJp7ZZXHUaVp7FCce3mfW48cOK_mlIje32-f0L75NJYFOEEwe2nkzHgEGptgb7R6tAICL3OIeZ7N5FokEUjP84_RpluCFHADIw0zVMgE-pOOlal-ttsYTYQ-7hUb_2zZhj196_nlwgXfmXDv7G/w640-h480/IMG_1222.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>For August WIPGO my assignment is to stitch and fully finish an Erica Michaels Strawberry and to fully finish two stitched pieces. Let’s hope I don’t go down a rabbit hole when I am picking out a strawberry pattern or when I dig into the finishing basket which I have promised myself I WILL NOT do until I fully finish Pioneer School Girl finishing. Here’ hoping.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by and keep on stitching!</p></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-6087164928159329762023-07-28T18:47:00.004-04:002023-09-16T08:55:39.255-04:00Finger Lakes Visit, Part 2<p>There were so many pictures, I had to break this into two posts……….</p><p>We traveled the last half hour of the ride to Pittsford and arrived around 4 pm. First stop, Hobby House for a little perusing. Then to the Air B & B to unload, unpack and head off to the hotel where our friends were taking classes. They were having a Happy Hour after class which we were invited to join. It was great to see, Vikki and Denise, Diane and Jennifer, and Dana of course, and to be greeted with a big hug from Jackie DuPlessis herself! </p><p>Back to our house, we settled into pizza and wine around the round oak table and chatted the night away. As for me and my silly expectations of stitching to be accomplished over the weekend, not much stitching was completed. The girls did manage to do their homework for their Saturday morning class.</p><p>Saturday we walked over to the store to shop. Regretfully, I shopped and purchased. There were two wool pieces in Hobby House Woolworks that I liked. There was one woman in the shop snipping her fingers to the bones to kit up the charts and supplies as fast as she could for others. No sweat, I’ll be back in October and pick them up. She was pleasantly relieved. One - which I didn’t photograph, was a wool penny Christmas Tree and the second a winter table runner. I ordered the blue one; Stacy the red one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF8Djen9eg0CapaV-Lc33Xh4HvSMGE4pijh2U4vyFZYljiJ78sukFk3wVpqTm3A8AK-g9_JyIokQW6qa1oqQhtRSC5iTZhXA9RNs5l4N_ip4xSbZgJj7IrS0xmMJJZn3-Cvk1ELL7ok5n76qhXcHiksvS8zwazUNx8hZYz7c95Rnjj9AVkZ_w/s4032/IMG_2317.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF8Djen9eg0CapaV-Lc33Xh4HvSMGE4pijh2U4vyFZYljiJ78sukFk3wVpqTm3A8AK-g9_JyIokQW6qa1oqQhtRSC5iTZhXA9RNs5l4N_ip4xSbZgJj7IrS0xmMJJZn3-Cvk1ELL7ok5n76qhXcHiksvS8zwazUNx8hZYz7c95Rnjj9AVkZ_w/w480-h640/IMG_2317.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>So if it is not bad enough having a Cross Stitch Store and a Wool Store, David and Kathy are opening a Quilting Store sometime in the fall in the same shopping center. Oh boy! One stop craft shopping for me for sure! </p><p>Following our unnecessary purchases, we were off to Fairport, NY where we had booked tour on the Erie Canal. Another beyond adorable, quaint little town. </p><p>See that red boat….you can rent them for the week. You get boating instructions (?!!) Sounds kind of sketchy to me. (Not everyone realizes there are NO brakes on the water!) The boats include sleeping for two, four or six, living area, kitchen and come with bicycles as well. Sounds like fun to me!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL-wTMSKtdHEAJCodNP1MLdQSa60E96F0-YuTZ1LIb_ge1keRrReXr63TXzOoInZ2aOeoagTmm5VELJs8AUynaFv8hoLhjoYu-euXUidtpIl7HM95YOc8Eaf_8wF7BnUZHlUEeuu0Jfo2Nx_JjGZHHNYHfVX5x8aNSqU6APcH9QAThzQw7prm/s3004/IMG_2342.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="3004" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL-wTMSKtdHEAJCodNP1MLdQSa60E96F0-YuTZ1LIb_ge1keRrReXr63TXzOoInZ2aOeoagTmm5VELJs8AUynaFv8hoLhjoYu-euXUidtpIl7HM95YOc8Eaf_8wF7BnUZHlUEeuu0Jfo2Nx_JjGZHHNYHfVX5x8aNSqU6APcH9QAThzQw7prm/w640-h450/IMG_2342.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuAHKe3MTPqVcOXVagzXgxIg3gY1yQh2EAvZCN52_GvmU2xZDBlq5etjgJ-mtnIYNkhTxXSGBeUnv3geFGHgsGhCI5Hfyg1iLVvCVeB1l44xpmwe1vTxZRHTWM0EuQC9c-BAgZuVEN_ae3LuirJMfP6xtDQyhQGADDom1uLhYCfwLR-jQhFLc/s4032/IMG_2330.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuAHKe3MTPqVcOXVagzXgxIg3gY1yQh2EAvZCN52_GvmU2xZDBlq5etjgJ-mtnIYNkhTxXSGBeUnv3geFGHgsGhCI5Hfyg1iLVvCVeB1l44xpmwe1vTxZRHTWM0EuQC9c-BAgZuVEN_ae3LuirJMfP6xtDQyhQGADDom1uLhYCfwLR-jQhFLc/w480-h640/IMG_2330.jpeg" width="480" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Below, it is hard to see, but the bridge does not open like a typical drawbridge would. Rather it slides about 8 feet upwards on the four corner posts to allow boats to pass under it. It is called a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairport_Lift_Bridge">vertical lift bridge</a>. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXt350uxOwNUFJJ9b8NQWPxJBkL1PbOWRr0sKkfQmc9CdTeVTUYGtfR6Pm_IabaYFtSzXtbRBSMDAKER93nlB85hunWRlkOezCPODcml0jFAvzIt04AZYbah1EgZyX9X5Ifn7ejwIaL5H-7u4C1t36Yu77iNKesTGR5rENc0RoU64ULhYomd9/s4032/IMG_2321.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXt350uxOwNUFJJ9b8NQWPxJBkL1PbOWRr0sKkfQmc9CdTeVTUYGtfR6Pm_IabaYFtSzXtbRBSMDAKER93nlB85hunWRlkOezCPODcml0jFAvzIt04AZYbah1EgZyX9X5Ifn7ejwIaL5H-7u4C1t36Yu77iNKesTGR5rENc0RoU64ULhYomd9/w480-h640/IMG_2321.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYx9FVRVbSztdJf95AARe6968jp6fs3GvYawi5NuHrY6VYmHFuBcqTdMdstKhsLRN8kZsCcwI4CACJJ4aSqn32AL9BZPx4RiuW6rcSSXSXdUk_1S2GJkLD6w2akcaiI_P6eZgXKeI_4Fa-4ZU-12fpsgNKrovytBILYcOQaXhU6nQhz1W2dZx/s4032/IMG_2325.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYx9FVRVbSztdJf95AARe6968jp6fs3GvYawi5NuHrY6VYmHFuBcqTdMdstKhsLRN8kZsCcwI4CACJJ4aSqn32AL9BZPx4RiuW6rcSSXSXdUk_1S2GJkLD6w2akcaiI_P6eZgXKeI_4Fa-4ZU-12fpsgNKrovytBILYcOQaXhU6nQhz1W2dZx/w480-h640/IMG_2325.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Leave it to Robin to have to picture the landscape. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvTq9ELFDekY6ezYnPV-1r6WULCB7_hXARihMSv6u1lNWlXPTdDuO8jqRAHWjGjMR5vlKxUuW542tOTS_14a699PAQEogszDndM30NtKYkuNFukYyMdwTWXWw7D2l53bqzqWSJeTDTy3_JWuXO0iW0FCC37OfYtZLE4hZ_b6dK5DYwzxW-aYg/s4032/IMG_2329.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvTq9ELFDekY6ezYnPV-1r6WULCB7_hXARihMSv6u1lNWlXPTdDuO8jqRAHWjGjMR5vlKxUuW542tOTS_14a699PAQEogszDndM30NtKYkuNFukYyMdwTWXWw7D2l53bqzqWSJeTDTy3_JWuXO0iW0FCC37OfYtZLE4hZ_b6dK5DYwzxW-aYg/w480-h640/IMG_2329.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skies were cloudy when we headed out on our canal tour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ejm2at4JIj2BGwC4aW_KeyUaGj1zvDtTEFwyVA_4cqj48zx7Pii7yzUsnBYGY4GEbJilb_KU8VYjvULjC_Tf0-Q_p5VafoQCpsp9XiDXcyikNRYUnEPaOJ2njc6sxTh48ro8MfBlycl9ILNgIzcYnBHsf-k3Hc6AXFCooL9FUw8Xs_3vsC9-/s4032/IMG_2333.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ejm2at4JIj2BGwC4aW_KeyUaGj1zvDtTEFwyVA_4cqj48zx7Pii7yzUsnBYGY4GEbJilb_KU8VYjvULjC_Tf0-Q_p5VafoQCpsp9XiDXcyikNRYUnEPaOJ2njc6sxTh48ro8MfBlycl9ILNgIzcYnBHsf-k3Hc6AXFCooL9FUw8Xs_3vsC9-/w480-h640/IMG_2333.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Construction started on the canal in 1817 in Rome, NY. The Canal opened in 1825. In 1825, the Canal was 363 miles and cut the travel time of 2 weeks by stagecoach to five days from Albany to Buffalo. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div><br /></div>We were not quite as close to the bottom of the bridges as it appears but we were close enough to be told not to stand up or raise our hands to touch the bridges when we went under them. The Captain warned us at each bridge and actually could be seen ducking down herself under a couple of them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9sA4BW1V28-_KOYz1QaXmkmRNedIMVesTk0Pqm7r8u_hiRofQSZt7WwvOsENk1JQAIxBzdmM5LwG1barrin8npphaROSQhsgMzciFSohYx6MT44A2BdpKq-U08o0ybjZrv2OaTj7OQQr-DWyqZgifjU7O9cfqYXpp0kcycYXrrwuwuS7mhXP/s4032/IMG_2338.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9sA4BW1V28-_KOYz1QaXmkmRNedIMVesTk0Pqm7r8u_hiRofQSZt7WwvOsENk1JQAIxBzdmM5LwG1barrin8npphaROSQhsgMzciFSohYx6MT44A2BdpKq-U08o0ybjZrv2OaTj7OQQr-DWyqZgifjU7O9cfqYXpp0kcycYXrrwuwuS7mhXP/w480-h640/IMG_2338.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Several railroad bridges, still operating, cross the canal.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9x1yMKLOuOiv3ltJdQQX3jkU1iQrhspInboBq2a_yyfNCLj625s2SzPu9MQanGNQ8LK_Fo4_Foy4F-uXzIVVeDUenomcaJ0YFIAskyuG9WIL13y71qeiZPSnE6CMLWKVCuKUdrA8bnB9jxihSqOC97wqExtW_t-Q26IrLBRHtbPNhC0Yp38ns/s2490/IMG_2361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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To be able to live on the water, there were a number I could suffer through living in.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab7uUCXUpn-CCm4QXdMoSA2m730g7EFVDXiO7zsI9PEJB2-mLESvp_njsD4SDCJjqUmZK_cnHxZqmIjgCy0eyP0sckv2U-lPe8xzRIpKJqhheFeq-9qlom8NUGRJPktBSRxm1lnaSxnn86VW71IHlq_LuJJ_GtzaBykHIuniaPEqxwxRCFGTM/s4032/IMG_2380.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab7uUCXUpn-CCm4QXdMoSA2m730g7EFVDXiO7zsI9PEJB2-mLESvp_njsD4SDCJjqUmZK_cnHxZqmIjgCy0eyP0sckv2U-lPe8xzRIpKJqhheFeq-9qlom8NUGRJPktBSRxm1lnaSxnn86VW71IHlq_LuJJ_GtzaBykHIuniaPEqxwxRCFGTM/w640-h480/IMG_2380.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2ZvlXSDBzHb0xTlJf7LnrqYHuYfJGffidaM0FrrO62yGISqPA5cSxNXqNFUgDJDgylRUOZsDepYXV3TEhZgNW6a5yEqoy3VBcvpM3S-Jwq_OFJ9HMv3qv_IOf3ELfArQFzqS-Hzm3TxDQ5p8lAF0Ok8pgTO35HZzTiWir1pdSRM8alKHdfUR/s2276/IMG_2381.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="2276" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2ZvlXSDBzHb0xTlJf7LnrqYHuYfJGffidaM0FrrO62yGISqPA5cSxNXqNFUgDJDgylRUOZsDepYXV3TEhZgNW6a5yEqoy3VBcvpM3S-Jwq_OFJ9HMv3qv_IOf3ELfArQFzqS-Hzm3TxDQ5p8lAF0Ok8pgTO35HZzTiWir1pdSRM8alKHdfUR/w640-h340/IMG_2381.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfGUaleRJa_zeqHoux0z9I6Gpsqu10U-_dj3ckuAlivx-sCveIrD258lG8v8jhklR4NKeCl3ALJHdA7rTsAniXE0u-CXfQnnDNYFEnx4EPJd7MvCaoOjvucHTrYJL-rpJdwCnc3NvPBtFopx6_w6G9fEeHxon6XfMs02tBqBODAECDfMCgpso/s2166/IMG_2385.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="2166" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfGUaleRJa_zeqHoux0z9I6Gpsqu10U-_dj3ckuAlivx-sCveIrD258lG8v8jhklR4NKeCl3ALJHdA7rTsAniXE0u-CXfQnnDNYFEnx4EPJd7MvCaoOjvucHTrYJL-rpJdwCnc3NvPBtFopx6_w6G9fEeHxon6XfMs02tBqBODAECDfMCgpso/w640-h306/IMG_2385.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is a marvel to me that the canal was constructed and then opened in 1825. No modern machinery like today.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div>The old tow path is a walking trail the ENTIRE length of the Erie Canal.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRePfTD0dwu3vykobsjrGwgk8FkQ_dmQ9JKL6E2xSZ5NRazw8T2JmsnwW3XkUyFzFcmhn9UK11NGHLHL99TTmVE0BzzLbDDPH1hAChX85zPiyJ8yOmMCxy20bMAaYUPsQV3PrZho1Puhngjx2MmOtQGQ0F6qV7e9GZV3yVlWNq4LK3q-Al_dA/s4032/IMG_2378.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRePfTD0dwu3vykobsjrGwgk8FkQ_dmQ9JKL6E2xSZ5NRazw8T2JmsnwW3XkUyFzFcmhn9UK11NGHLHL99TTmVE0BzzLbDDPH1hAChX85zPiyJ8yOmMCxy20bMAaYUPsQV3PrZho1Puhngjx2MmOtQGQ0F6qV7e9GZV3yVlWNq4LK3q-Al_dA/w480-h640/IMG_2378.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday night dinner and “speed dessert” at Label 7. Again, walking distance from our house. Speed Dessert, you asked. Well we didn’t know what to call it. There were six of us at the table and three signature desserts. Crème brûlée, Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce and Bread Pudding made from donuts. We ordered one of each and six spoons. Take a bite and pass the dish to the right. We all got several tastes of each one and really enjoyed it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Beautiful bed of cone flowers outside the restaurant.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDF-JG6ia_f5fljHbk3V7YGEND-v6TSuQu41YUiIgIRaEvAsn9-Yp2fEXgbXQyUuGpFCeh5nZ1qvKLeIMi2f3gQxQlXm4gCqqqic19vHXmVDT-T1Vmcnprjod60p8Bxax0GXzfWxHl_-1YGLi3YiZg9D4j8_FADKAwRUVgBd3-vnFFKqS5Gmf/s4032/IMG_2389.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDF-JG6ia_f5fljHbk3V7YGEND-v6TSuQu41YUiIgIRaEvAsn9-Yp2fEXgbXQyUuGpFCeh5nZ1qvKLeIMi2f3gQxQlXm4gCqqqic19vHXmVDT-T1Vmcnprjod60p8Bxax0GXzfWxHl_-1YGLi3YiZg9D4j8_FADKAwRUVgBd3-vnFFKqS5Gmf/w480-h640/IMG_2389.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Walking the path under the bridge on the way back to the house.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvl6LAdGtGd94j2j2bIILYl3QMDrnmHkIfDqooieomL-GAhF9Pc8XFQW08qt9Zi0v6tCJ50p008u0OjvIzBoH0gKvrU030oqkO_1PvWt575i_-GLBL25mQMUgngXQFO-lxHc7Lsj5nxU6jQUDWBNN6_W6w6b-AypkEg4LqiW6X_xgypMeS4pt/s4032/IMG_2392.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvl6LAdGtGd94j2j2bIILYl3QMDrnmHkIfDqooieomL-GAhF9Pc8XFQW08qt9Zi0v6tCJ50p008u0OjvIzBoH0gKvrU030oqkO_1PvWt575i_-GLBL25mQMUgngXQFO-lxHc7Lsj5nxU6jQUDWBNN6_W6w6b-AypkEg4LqiW6X_xgypMeS4pt/w480-h640/IMG_2392.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Some did not get enough dessert so we walked past our house and down the street to the creamery. The <a href="https://www.pittsfordfarmsdairy.com/">Pittsford Dairy Farm. </a> Look at how awesome the ceiling lights were and the stools to sit on were. There was the cutest little old man, 93, who was working the store counter. He said he had worked there since 1961 when he was dating his wife, the dairy farmer’s daughter. Imagine the changes this man has seen!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaNGFtWwQdTtPXp5MN4NxF4y99kTfc1Pmjeh5aLmhU99rs0GKN8ggDMjRlLNwERB8aRprUcPjcqYict6Idh5sNbj9Qf38gCHOi3-TzZPjpGLy4AWVsYp-XjHmoH68Kv17pGz1zjqN0D8eNSeVMcyidovzzt80qDP9SXoC9r8QG-gcG8GXHlVd/s4032/IMG_2396.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaNGFtWwQdTtPXp5MN4NxF4y99kTfc1Pmjeh5aLmhU99rs0GKN8ggDMjRlLNwERB8aRprUcPjcqYict6Idh5sNbj9Qf38gCHOi3-TzZPjpGLy4AWVsYp-XjHmoH68Kv17pGz1zjqN0D8eNSeVMcyidovzzt80qDP9SXoC9r8QG-gcG8GXHlVd/w300-h400/IMG_2396.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmpKvc9yO8hxgmIT1b_y_DFjy8D6Jq_3D7I-AsuuBXgs6uiVn_FXCW2QoRa7pnKJRC3X6h5lymDzJsa9mLDXYbQmw9hYvBspYcdz5T0ioBVVZYdzK3shsdp2TwOR1opLj8_xUGxfK2kAaZDHqgrzTBGaJRhSbDXTkZr-4A5CCIViR9QKN-ZhY/s4032/IMG_2393.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmpKvc9yO8hxgmIT1b_y_DFjy8D6Jq_3D7I-AsuuBXgs6uiVn_FXCW2QoRa7pnKJRC3X6h5lymDzJsa9mLDXYbQmw9hYvBspYcdz5T0ioBVVZYdzK3shsdp2TwOR1opLj8_xUGxfK2kAaZDHqgrzTBGaJRhSbDXTkZr-4A5CCIViR9QKN-ZhY/w480-h640/IMG_2393.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sunday morning saw us eating breakfast al fresco. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ7FT1kNGPFgGyRDGuZuvZEcpjZDpnE8ZDghKf40kFVIFSyksg9r8vew79cS6DRSsbfehci8wKHUpgoteL-ao5o006LtZUStdA4875tl0QstCObL29oWD3jh8INg1Ayt9EZjyBQxpPTaHCfmK8vCM4DDazcLrZUHJBb8JbDmnsSuaPOYNkRqv/s4032/IMG_2397.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ7FT1kNGPFgGyRDGuZuvZEcpjZDpnE8ZDghKf40kFVIFSyksg9r8vew79cS6DRSsbfehci8wKHUpgoteL-ao5o006LtZUStdA4875tl0QstCObL29oWD3jh8INg1Ayt9EZjyBQxpPTaHCfmK8vCM4DDazcLrZUHJBb8JbDmnsSuaPOYNkRqv/w480-h640/IMG_2397.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Back to the store before we headed out on Sunday morning. I had this project kitted up and picked it up from the store on our way our of town on Sunday morning. This is the first of four parts of the Mary Allcorn Sampler. Since the owner, Kathy, is charting these, it is a Hobby House Exclusive. The second piece, expected in the fall, is smaller and will go on a wooden spool. The third pieces will be a needlebook. The final piece of the series will be the sampler itself. Look at that fabric - 40 count! I hope 40 ct is as easy as everyone says it is.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFxi2dmxovktw1HKeBkCeiHr1DoCg5aJoapBLrc2_uvJYPowYALpzldlI0BjYr5EawR_gp9l-ZbB2_1PW7Ys1gjgkAJlOvtmWxdi8L6zsw_HfEjKA-_9bqdbg4VdZg1sD573mwy0TrQrLH4hOkHH87SsB4AFotxiEFySuIYYOLjDRPE2pN0qM/s4032/IMG_1217.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFxi2dmxovktw1HKeBkCeiHr1DoCg5aJoapBLrc2_uvJYPowYALpzldlI0BjYr5EawR_gp9l-ZbB2_1PW7Ys1gjgkAJlOvtmWxdi8L6zsw_HfEjKA-_9bqdbg4VdZg1sD573mwy0TrQrLH4hOkHH87SsB4AFotxiEFySuIYYOLjDRPE2pN0qM/w640-h480/IMG_1217.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>On our ride home, we stopped in <a href="https://www.skaneateles.com/">Skaneateles</a>, a town on one of the Finger Lakes of the same name. I love the unusually nooks and crannies of a waterfront town. It was a beautiful little town with a Main Street filled with shops as well as dozens of Victorian homes in full glory.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ-O7qekPCs7DK45nhQpElGPyyHzl70eghxA9mvME0r0NRIzzWqmhnF6LpkwYyj4FBpT9niv8ewCSmJaXvbLBtz-0UOvwhIb__SPRT6a6OQ3dSz264Ks7Q_m9mVXiGJNWqDbHikWt2kcHN4f5pMDxt5xnXsl0avHMoLt6rTGH-BoqqiDeBiIQ/s4032/IMG_2404.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ-O7qekPCs7DK45nhQpElGPyyHzl70eghxA9mvME0r0NRIzzWqmhnF6LpkwYyj4FBpT9niv8ewCSmJaXvbLBtz-0UOvwhIb__SPRT6a6OQ3dSz264Ks7Q_m9mVXiGJNWqDbHikWt2kcHN4f5pMDxt5xnXsl0avHMoLt6rTGH-BoqqiDeBiIQ/w480-h640/IMG_2404.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIBjCbZUBrXSQNFxlPHx9T8Z7eo1JcDYFOhD2dcJbiAun7FTOHnINJ5BYKZa6wxWbNBAM1-Lj-V63S7ejjcL5xBx_gbAyJ_UKk5nrxGsTAlgHohOw7cIImhm2GBP-jFcMbj3rNKLe3lKgQAe2R2dauc-_vV956LKubogGmbfK5QLrf0it-LzX/s4032/IMG_2403.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIBjCbZUBrXSQNFxlPHx9T8Z7eo1JcDYFOhD2dcJbiAun7FTOHnINJ5BYKZa6wxWbNBAM1-Lj-V63S7ejjcL5xBx_gbAyJ_UKk5nrxGsTAlgHohOw7cIImhm2GBP-jFcMbj3rNKLe3lKgQAe2R2dauc-_vV956LKubogGmbfK5QLrf0it-LzX/w480-h640/IMG_2403.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ducking into an antique shop, I spied this as a souvenir of our trip. A cool little find. It appears to have served someone with many years of good service.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYKFB9zJNQABi7mR4VEAeoBoOxBlRAaqymBtdu5EDYQSSjMhvpqgeyCFYwHrpiDXyrPJ_cYVzF4rbvrtfjmgPESu4-bDLpc0cLXcWBMcBOS2Qwnr7jjLwd1patkUNT2Eo1n-_zkp_pf03yofPzEiwnaiOzt94P3fYXGCfbY_Kv6xGWabv17vI/s4032/IMG_1215.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYKFB9zJNQABi7mR4VEAeoBoOxBlRAaqymBtdu5EDYQSSjMhvpqgeyCFYwHrpiDXyrPJ_cYVzF4rbvrtfjmgPESu4-bDLpc0cLXcWBMcBOS2Qwnr7jjLwd1patkUNT2Eo1n-_zkp_pf03yofPzEiwnaiOzt94P3fYXGCfbY_Kv6xGWabv17vI/w400-h300/IMG_1215.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lakeside in Skaneateles. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7opLJcqHAgRJ6bQFViyAp2gpItkhGr6yqiqsW34gyuusW5J7Q5tHsfqJfCtHKiiO52NeLpsKT4IVq9kHeyv3oqYvm9HzTO1MCne7ScGwP4qyGf4A95aaxu_TuTPFQzbCHLY-PmkO3Jvs6_SjkPpqeptqqahFpP8Q5GqID2e16jP_pVCt3xFi/s4032/IMG_2400.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7opLJcqHAgRJ6bQFViyAp2gpItkhGr6yqiqsW34gyuusW5J7Q5tHsfqJfCtHKiiO52NeLpsKT4IVq9kHeyv3oqYvm9HzTO1MCne7ScGwP4qyGf4A95aaxu_TuTPFQzbCHLY-PmkO3Jvs6_SjkPpqeptqqahFpP8Q5GqID2e16jP_pVCt3xFi/w480-h640/IMG_2400.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So that was my “speed weekend” in New York. And trust me I know how fortunate my life is to have such experiences. I thank the universe every day. 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And we all know what is in Pittsford. Friends were talking a class at Hobby House and had rented an AB&B and welcomed us to join them in the house. Don’t have to ask Stacy and I twice. Off we went and, in true Robin and Stacy style, we hit some sights on the way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzitRzdnEZg6KXPJXWVjK-6Wy8HoRFZNs3cA4v31673Ur2s-hEmENdug9Tx3OHRV-oxXZL61zaxvHfrJ4Ach0GG3k51PHJsLspuClQ4oUqFMNt4qxVUF6nxoAcUfRHerEO_-3hT1nP5EUVntaj6OV-3hrOXOquVbdqI7ZDW296cqiop9ld-mhq/s4032/IMG_2315.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzitRzdnEZg6KXPJXWVjK-6Wy8HoRFZNs3cA4v31673Ur2s-hEmENdug9Tx3OHRV-oxXZL61zaxvHfrJ4Ach0GG3k51PHJsLspuClQ4oUqFMNt4qxVUF6nxoAcUfRHerEO_-3hT1nP5EUVntaj6OV-3hrOXOquVbdqI7ZDW296cqiop9ld-mhq/w480-h640/IMG_2315.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our adorable little Air B & B just steps away from both the Erie Canal and Hobby House Needleworks. Below, out our kitchen window you could see the canal. This really was the perfect location. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz3U44RSY7I2xL38rxkT5vbFxZnrqE6LTuXum3RaqzLZbxoFja9oKvRTCqWRjmEs7jnpQXaCAYhnNrk3ThsKkOAUs3-m8JwBUjkbKXZD9F1doE6Lpcy3d3fBd8TboIPv2yKgTOXC3Z66AbZGoc8okPF836QpdsHtHBkv48R1vXSnEJ9rM00rD/s2798/IMG_2306.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2798" data-original-width="1830" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz3U44RSY7I2xL38rxkT5vbFxZnrqE6LTuXum3RaqzLZbxoFja9oKvRTCqWRjmEs7jnpQXaCAYhnNrk3ThsKkOAUs3-m8JwBUjkbKXZD9F1doE6Lpcy3d3fBd8TboIPv2yKgTOXC3Z66AbZGoc8okPF836QpdsHtHBkv48R1vXSnEJ9rM00rD/w418-h640/IMG_2306.jpeg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Before arriving in Pittsford, NY, we stopped in Canadguia where we visited the <a href="https://www.sonnenberg.org/">Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZtUGxNTNn8dRNvYQrMAB3ocOKakvA5z4eB_4NbBdKTuHqFqyOKcjwLMKcZ66_GkEWkSiTI_7VhbzoR032A5Jsw_Ax84bPJ8rdOXWPUcSL9U0wHq7KoqGcj1d_KNfBPmXoO9gYpMfPBO7685GcUUyItIGULp6A7sMegGpTPQMn75mZw3vlYcp/s4032/IMG_2272.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZtUGxNTNn8dRNvYQrMAB3ocOKakvA5z4eB_4NbBdKTuHqFqyOKcjwLMKcZ66_GkEWkSiTI_7VhbzoR032A5Jsw_Ax84bPJ8rdOXWPUcSL9U0wHq7KoqGcj1d_KNfBPmXoO9gYpMfPBO7685GcUUyItIGULp6A7sMegGpTPQMn75mZw3vlYcp/w640-h480/IMG_2272.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Image, this is ONE of several summer homes of the Clark-Thompson Family - no relation. This one is said to be their favorite. Before the town and trees grew, there was a view of the lake from the house.<div><br /></div><div>We entered the grounds passing the Caretaker’s House and the greenhouses.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht52CmTMNsNbEkOOwXKMuotC5bM46nLg2P4AnGoe7u5MjgyFSA439hzxa6wp0Znint3ULxA6W-4-Gtg5pOOTeVl6OYZN__9LIIBPdeFzOeC05UM-s7tC9MQ0Vs9eQioxHkkNqKYTBPn2S5Pf1ZBnnkZ9-lJrSw6H3UUi1-YFUhogAMDAxJLFgK/s4032/IMG_2130.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht52CmTMNsNbEkOOwXKMuotC5bM46nLg2P4AnGoe7u5MjgyFSA439hzxa6wp0Znint3ULxA6W-4-Gtg5pOOTeVl6OYZN__9LIIBPdeFzOeC05UM-s7tC9MQ0Vs9eQioxHkkNqKYTBPn2S5Pf1ZBnnkZ9-lJrSw6H3UUi1-YFUhogAMDAxJLFgK/w480-h640/IMG_2130.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">From the Caretaker’s we walked to the grounds and the nine formal gardens that Mary Clark-Thompson designed using her trips abroad as inspiration. From 1902 until 1919 she employed hundreds of workers to make her vision a reality. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We passed the deer park which was acres of open land. 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Best I could get from the protection of the porch because of the downpour!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Eqc4MGorR-s4oHoxAIaId2C_jjM5ymIPDh4I3_d2NzQQfMduxttG-juqtSYI_Y2oLeZhiCgTk5ngtf6FGvTyiKvXd2VwSi_9uQ4G6hW698RP6IshZiCOKtPiXtDqjcW-8kd-rRk5CvZjsE1B_4lJdzMNUft8m_hMNNeAn3QdekOpSsRLYWPz/s4032/IMG_2182.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Eqc4MGorR-s4oHoxAIaId2C_jjM5ymIPDh4I3_d2NzQQfMduxttG-juqtSYI_Y2oLeZhiCgTk5ngtf6FGvTyiKvXd2VwSi_9uQ4G6hW698RP6IshZiCOKtPiXtDqjcW-8kd-rRk5CvZjsE1B_4lJdzMNUft8m_hMNNeAn3QdekOpSsRLYWPz/w480-h640/IMG_2182.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We entered the house to a fabulous tile floor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Same room from the opposite end of the room.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_H47xOg4r_Uq0-1gaQR7nelDOAqj0JU0GN25doH5AKlEyCGYbZq1imcBjk_3Ut6VqPD6g-s7mYyTFqeHp5dNXeJQKmJk5E9848i_RfgGzp6iabUkZNpbDsEpFJMxIz9AJdMjwqFejf-ybpaYh95XiE5ELc3olLfWo8i3asDwXKpZPnY39wbQ/s4032/IMG_2202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_H47xOg4r_Uq0-1gaQR7nelDOAqj0JU0GN25doH5AKlEyCGYbZq1imcBjk_3Ut6VqPD6g-s7mYyTFqeHp5dNXeJQKmJk5E9848i_RfgGzp6iabUkZNpbDsEpFJMxIz9AJdMjwqFejf-ybpaYh95XiE5ELc3olLfWo8i3asDwXKpZPnY39wbQ/w480-h640/IMG_2202.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Billiard Room - The placard for the room said that Mrs. Thompson had the walls adorned with samplers. We asked the Docent about the samplers and she said they were all at the Ontario County Historic Society….conveniently about a mile away. We called the Historical Society and unfortunately they do not have any on display. Fortunately, when she found out she was talking to the Vice President and the Treasurer of Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild (a little name dropping doesn’t hurt) and they we have a Conservation Grant we give each year, the curator was happy to arrange a visit for us. 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This is the only bedroom that DID NOT have an en-suite!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEyeUtNNiOCAVZLLxJi_oY3DsRz83veAuLnqyvVD9rGbzDmor5Em89m7BAwmgK2G7MUmpcTlaYpAXOQykhte-aNWiqYvkbtx0edAGu6ppMOkEY2uAzjoZjznjYb6RWw7QrwyUxhXoo_I5QArkVFBOeEPL6U56DluSiMIKjLjg57AOpaAk-V4F/s4032/IMG_2218.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEyeUtNNiOCAVZLLxJi_oY3DsRz83veAuLnqyvVD9rGbzDmor5Em89m7BAwmgK2G7MUmpcTlaYpAXOQykhte-aNWiqYvkbtx0edAGu6ppMOkEY2uAzjoZjznjYb6RWw7QrwyUxhXoo_I5QArkVFBOeEPL6U56DluSiMIKjLjg57AOpaAk-V4F/w480-h640/IMG_2218.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtXU8ItKM9ujvGzvPIoILUkFTpw1MhrMZuZPlKGnoxECe-eGGXhtOZN2vcU_DN--3f7JAbKfqu3D8pRjpQ7m1D0INibxlYm20woL41xHzQbnPb75zfKvG0HCxxR2x4uUISfXo2137xJmX0_jhfjX0pd-Gd3hs0ydzJUVLw3UCQKQanJw8UEnz/s4032/IMG_2219.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtXU8ItKM9ujvGzvPIoILUkFTpw1MhrMZuZPlKGnoxECe-eGGXhtOZN2vcU_DN--3f7JAbKfqu3D8pRjpQ7m1D0INibxlYm20woL41xHzQbnPb75zfKvG0HCxxR2x4uUISfXo2137xJmX0_jhfjX0pd-Gd3hs0ydzJUVLw3UCQKQanJw8UEnz/w480-h640/IMG_2219.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This next bedroom was Zilpha’s bedroom. Sister of Mary Thompson. Zilpha was a school teacher in Canandaigua and spent a lot of time at Mary’s home. This was a HUGE bedroom, actually larger than Mary’s own room. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SW7n2QW9d1eGmzDeCES6zAkDFAK5oXTHUzQ4f3LQ5mkpXVeMFJVuMEMXjviNKbRTOhrsHU0i9uDQyfh6TA07euClYAPGOVharRU2F9Bo4jd9CFr6s-23s_X4Cs0Ugs0R8tydozPitt0DiKs16G5Xj1i8GQFH1Pus2DNCkuyvuekUspdw_xvr/s4032/IMG_2221.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SW7n2QW9d1eGmzDeCES6zAkDFAK5oXTHUzQ4f3LQ5mkpXVeMFJVuMEMXjviNKbRTOhrsHU0i9uDQyfh6TA07euClYAPGOVharRU2F9Bo4jd9CFr6s-23s_X4Cs0Ugs0R8tydozPitt0DiKs16G5Xj1i8GQFH1Pus2DNCkuyvuekUspdw_xvr/w480-h640/IMG_2221.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfVGyp9r3R1_7BayYMv7io1RECJPwFvdjfI0ksDs80YPQYy-mQkp632smb_odLl_EZy0etYG6d0rnVgWOabyywZJb7bthN_upXZbUXbMDGk_VAXGb2-hAAmiQvyBf1yXRlKetouQbzmUCqg0NVXzbsJGaVhipHTp8uidcD-of826Kq2f5Nn45/s4032/IMG_2222.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfVGyp9r3R1_7BayYMv7io1RECJPwFvdjfI0ksDs80YPQYy-mQkp632smb_odLl_EZy0etYG6d0rnVgWOabyywZJb7bthN_upXZbUXbMDGk_VAXGb2-hAAmiQvyBf1yXRlKetouQbzmUCqg0NVXzbsJGaVhipHTp8uidcD-of826Kq2f5Nn45/w640-h480/IMG_2222.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_I-DTXooxTFtxMYmW2ETO_--09A46LRT2m4eoLJlEHVFABmShSlKP6bhC5oxsPaMXtFTDjLYntV6kNny2Fw9YUMOJNhklCH8wx_Ntc8tslhh2NguFCVP8aPoXTvs7GxQGelXxZhOfsD08SGjYoXghQ3m_78Nau-8N5ugqZNdhMMxFooUvX5Jp/s4032/IMG_2224.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_I-DTXooxTFtxMYmW2ETO_--09A46LRT2m4eoLJlEHVFABmShSlKP6bhC5oxsPaMXtFTDjLYntV6kNny2Fw9YUMOJNhklCH8wx_Ntc8tslhh2NguFCVP8aPoXTvs7GxQGelXxZhOfsD08SGjYoXghQ3m_78Nau-8N5ugqZNdhMMxFooUvX5Jp/w480-h640/IMG_2224.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIs6TEQR5k9bUfnzm-1hSgL01lvZv_JHi-OzfuEGYwewaXpcc4I73wd50rTftRpNt2uAXS8w_OJCZXsv-h8JEXAcoVSAIo7adjp4EPM5s7jRAfJyNlnR2u1Znytb1EVmX5fV4x9VOxA_Z4r4IxZ1dMcaTwo3qOaTNVw176G1ZtRvOCg1uwyW5/s4032/IMG_2225.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIs6TEQR5k9bUfnzm-1hSgL01lvZv_JHi-OzfuEGYwewaXpcc4I73wd50rTftRpNt2uAXS8w_OJCZXsv-h8JEXAcoVSAIo7adjp4EPM5s7jRAfJyNlnR2u1Znytb1EVmX5fV4x9VOxA_Z4r4IxZ1dMcaTwo3qOaTNVw176G1ZtRvOCg1uwyW5/w480-h640/IMG_2225.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Awesome balcony off of her room that overlooks the Italian Garden.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tRRinwNbtTPhkFXv4jXQUJ_xVCWk6qkolJIcBAdSjTi3e2P13Fe6IILqqAFTUQGaxUmXeQML3uzptsnzY95GWeF0f6sX1BIdRovn_l1FbU088V3Fpbrl0NCCvLVnT9TZOaRYoMupUOJvD_XG0wb10RJRLz4EYfA8qvpNmNT159VunwU88D9h/s4032/IMG_2228.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tRRinwNbtTPhkFXv4jXQUJ_xVCWk6qkolJIcBAdSjTi3e2P13Fe6IILqqAFTUQGaxUmXeQML3uzptsnzY95GWeF0f6sX1BIdRovn_l1FbU088V3Fpbrl0NCCvLVnT9TZOaRYoMupUOJvD_XG0wb10RJRLz4EYfA8qvpNmNT159VunwU88D9h/w480-h640/IMG_2228.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is the first oriental rug of this color I ever remember seeing. It was stunning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZPx5nckVZOUd18cjCDflOozVnwplkSDg3rldyNXmdTrKGorwH8tccfWa89d9gL83BoqS2ouS38NUbG_xSjnz_CyGNhbTi2L7r3ufrF1Q20itexK7G-eE2na4LYiPxHNstx-a8elYs2CavAbVPMcY0mefnVMegfg3OpfATJQhqRZZpamIbZQA/s4032/IMG_2229.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZPx5nckVZOUd18cjCDflOozVnwplkSDg3rldyNXmdTrKGorwH8tccfWa89d9gL83BoqS2ouS38NUbG_xSjnz_CyGNhbTi2L7r3ufrF1Q20itexK7G-eE2na4LYiPxHNstx-a8elYs2CavAbVPMcY0mefnVMegfg3OpfATJQhqRZZpamIbZQA/w480-h640/IMG_2229.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Some of Zilpha’s closet finery.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This tapestry was hanging in the upstairs hall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuGmkqzbIbkRZ7JaFD2eNnEu2fQdcKyJqyl3IjNkNvA2t0VaKnclDuaD-TuN88H8A2aLtbWv0Q2hESQJ8eIkIFTTx35wRE9hyPjqOCZtT9Yw6bMFEM4lLajujx3REBbr1g2uxzaeV-KTeB1mqFzWzKEiThduZrOJJPAO5wluF3plVZZzJqNil/s4032/IMG_2264.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuGmkqzbIbkRZ7JaFD2eNnEu2fQdcKyJqyl3IjNkNvA2t0VaKnclDuaD-TuN88H8A2aLtbWv0Q2hESQJ8eIkIFTTx35wRE9hyPjqOCZtT9Yw6bMFEM4lLajujx3REBbr1g2uxzaeV-KTeB1mqFzWzKEiThduZrOJJPAO5wluF3plVZZzJqNil/w480-h640/IMG_2264.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2tNBzocLedL_eJSLYjSjSTLLmDkh_ScR1ab1kIpYezfet_deYr_DEMSyrFDLC57EOf9TZF1K6fvOO8SOU3EdKpSXVlxtWvVO2y3zt9PuMzHu8mdomI3MgomgtLwu_6rRafXfjs9bcGQ39XNj0CQUgQtjpqCFHCH-pz8zHtJaOjJHb8c7yWYX/s4032/IMG_2265.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2tNBzocLedL_eJSLYjSjSTLLmDkh_ScR1ab1kIpYezfet_deYr_DEMSyrFDLC57EOf9TZF1K6fvOO8SOU3EdKpSXVlxtWvVO2y3zt9PuMzHu8mdomI3MgomgtLwu_6rRafXfjs9bcGQ39XNj0CQUgQtjpqCFHCH-pz8zHtJaOjJHb8c7yWYX/w480-h640/IMG_2265.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The back of the home. The row of doors on the ground floor enter into the dining room.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilflV-Fao1sNkv43hffSh5pyFpSurtxs9fMO8AFENx_to1tRDT4C2KSvPD_bXArTL5atmprfI9xIYiCVXH53PlfPN_gDzmUHQ0OzXqzwejhZPFPgkRLo2LMGKYbp112r7rRV5zGf_pyPqnzA2DLDIU4LOqP4YJw2MH5NLEbdIQrZZ5oExk1Vku/s4032/IMG_2274.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilflV-Fao1sNkv43hffSh5pyFpSurtxs9fMO8AFENx_to1tRDT4C2KSvPD_bXArTL5atmprfI9xIYiCVXH53PlfPN_gDzmUHQ0OzXqzwejhZPFPgkRLo2LMGKYbp112r7rRV5zGf_pyPqnzA2DLDIU4LOqP4YJw2MH5NLEbdIQrZZ5oExk1Vku/w480-h640/IMG_2274.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Carriage House<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M_lKtKfWrr33wF8LIs1Jaa_mIDqjILq1wmCMt4Za8LC-5xHlITRgOOsEKL-ZrrKgNJ35TxJSNs8NMe71n26upTM_-hci2IXjT6Al8ZMiIrpAYMep0QJpGFHqVgMOYmOQub9fTOhVWuwVkDxm1O8shoEreK94s8WzRADTmlRgcOcxmUsra4Hu/s4032/IMG_2275.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M_lKtKfWrr33wF8LIs1Jaa_mIDqjILq1wmCMt4Za8LC-5xHlITRgOOsEKL-ZrrKgNJ35TxJSNs8NMe71n26upTM_-hci2IXjT6Al8ZMiIrpAYMep0QJpGFHqVgMOYmOQub9fTOhVWuwVkDxm1O8shoEreK94s8WzRADTmlRgcOcxmUsra4Hu/w480-h640/IMG_2275.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKkJKGSf1AH-a2gtEZ0ySlflM6xAKPCZLBt--wFpCUpg50q3JkHaeQMsniyJCJFF9XMiAjyqAk79vrvMPN8QSHWGRl1RVNEePNeQSGABxGHg9PFCR3tgJNtAS6HbKoMNSaHKcckkw9QaI_72g91Eb2P4Gz9ME24Z6YV6PP4Zg3I2w3_wiXqnR/s4032/IMG_2276.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKkJKGSf1AH-a2gtEZ0ySlflM6xAKPCZLBt--wFpCUpg50q3JkHaeQMsniyJCJFF9XMiAjyqAk79vrvMPN8QSHWGRl1RVNEePNeQSGABxGHg9PFCR3tgJNtAS6HbKoMNSaHKcckkw9QaI_72g91Eb2P4Gz9ME24Z6YV6PP4Zg3I2w3_wiXqnR/w480-h640/IMG_2276.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Peacock House/Aviary</div><div><br /></div><div>Mrs. Thompson had several aviaries which were heating with hot water piping to keep the bird comfortable in winter. She house hundreds of birds from up to 250 different species. 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caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 16px;">Halfway through Day 1 and there are so many more photos, I had to break this into two posts. 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I am now reaping the benefits of being able to enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of the summer. Flowers blooming, branches swaying, birds chirping, leaves rustling, strawberry and honeysuckle scents are being enjoyed daily as I sit on the deck and stitch.</span></div></div><p></p><p>More than a few trips back and forth with the township on permitting but the contractor was finally able to get started albeit with changes. We are not permitted to construct an extension to our deck. Easiest way to explain is because we already cover too many square feet of surface area on our property. But, we can put in pavers. Huh? Water runs threw a deck and is able to be absorbed below; pavers however are non-permeable. Just my thoughts. Pre-backfilling and leveling, I found myself following the sun’s path each day to see how the sun and shade would be hitting the additional paver space. Why? I don’t know. It seemed I was conjuring up different scenarios of little vignettes I would be/could be creating for this otherwise square dance arena space. Mr. W. Has had absolutely no say in anything in our house or property for the 40 plus years we have lived here. He was not allowed to choose/didn’t choose paint colors, remodeling, siding, windows, decks, railings, furniture, garden and plant design but paid for it all. So I decided just to let him roll with whatever he wanted - I just wanted cohesiveness. Dimension and design were on him. It was kind of nice….he is the contact with the contractor and one making all the decisions and calls. Boy that need to control has gotten in the way for me over the years. I am often such a slow learner. However the job somehow grew in scope - imagine that - somehow even more footage was added to the proposed ‘helicopter landing zone’. But alas, my job is only to sit and enjoy it once the work is done. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMGy1ablLKORMuN_PjZyOswaTvVBOE7kRg7gjyPvkdUGBowaZKO6VSlUz0nHN_7S5rxqLDoaNqfySaBSMGJwuDSi84Zf75FkEdOSgY67Q7q4JKorfowL2bRFapnFEG3GqmilpB8Bgp4BQoLI18t7HhW9dFy2OqfZekNA6UyKBgtdzcQV5LERb/s4032/IMG_1966.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMGy1ablLKORMuN_PjZyOswaTvVBOE7kRg7gjyPvkdUGBowaZKO6VSlUz0nHN_7S5rxqLDoaNqfySaBSMGJwuDSi84Zf75FkEdOSgY67Q7q4JKorfowL2bRFapnFEG3GqmilpB8Bgp4BQoLI18t7HhW9dFy2OqfZekNA6UyKBgtdzcQV5LERb/w300-h400/IMG_1966.jpeg" width="300" /></a>June is ending with me in the midst of 12 days at my son’s while my daughter-in-law is traveling for work. The kiddos have camp and pre-school 3 and 4 days respectively so that’s a break for part of the day. It is a bit of running back and forth. Since my son leaves for work at 1:15. he and I get to have time together. I have got a couple of afternoon hours to sew or stitch before I make the return pick-up trip which of course are at opposite ends of the county. There are lots of giggles, splashing in the tub and reading stories to round out each day. I must admit I am ready to drop off to sleep not much longer after getting them down.</p><p>Last week while the kids were at pre-school and camp, I was able to prep the back for my hexagon quilt and I hope to start on the quilting on Tuesday once everyone is where they are supposed to be. I decided on a blue plaid flannel for the backing. It is not like I could make it match with anything on the front. LOL. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3kYymfK3gn5XYspc5hfB_xGUoB26SYXW0Z9XmaVKYBkrydHNpp4By4vltA4_b2KOnLG3vtUcgvTnL0Ff-GO0ljDxJB4L4HoC-oFP2Wm2QFLHpiAuplttJe8t4LFe6GD30FwMMVKVGtuNmHrRXfA2dhpJEK93Ay5ehRO6haxzSU27-LQEcM9U/s4032/IMG_1189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3kYymfK3gn5XYspc5hfB_xGUoB26SYXW0Z9XmaVKYBkrydHNpp4By4vltA4_b2KOnLG3vtUcgvTnL0Ff-GO0ljDxJB4L4HoC-oFP2Wm2QFLHpiAuplttJe8t4LFe6GD30FwMMVKVGtuNmHrRXfA2dhpJEK93Ay5ehRO6haxzSU27-LQEcM9U/w400-h300/IMG_1189.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Good thing my WIPGO assignments for June were not too taxing. My first assignment was to chart and stitch my name and initial to use to convert this perpetual calendar into a usable cross stitch display piece. The charting and stitching was completed in one day! Finishing took another day. I am super happy my vision actually materialized. Nothing against Thomas Kincaid but I prefer my name on the calendar. Now I just need to stitch the 8 remaining Year of Celebration monthly designs from Hands on Design. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPxsZ0WFlnIlp5AYq34-9PbNLfcGIEb1NVlz5dLlXodBwMIz_KH6fE-R0kpQIog948G5aUPKZbTeBVxu7QSmhD2s6ZQ6wJGFu3mo8f9h6d7vliHL6Wj95CNfshdqSkouoDLRz0C4fMkv5mXLbquEDEqIVrU2AAvS8-VLJ3Hi-gV5Vbfr1gw/s4032/IMG_1939.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPxsZ0WFlnIlp5AYq34-9PbNLfcGIEb1NVlz5dLlXodBwMIz_KH6fE-R0kpQIog948G5aUPKZbTeBVxu7QSmhD2s6ZQ6wJGFu3mo8f9h6d7vliHL6Wj95CNfshdqSkouoDLRz0C4fMkv5mXLbquEDEqIVrU2AAvS8-VLJ3Hi-gV5Vbfr1gw/w480-h640/IMG_1939.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In addition to fully finishing the perpetual calendar, I pulled this stitched piece out and finished it. It is from Hands On Design, called Autumn Skies, and was stitched last year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjs7kmhNAE88GwFSpMSBHJiIQZeLtB74lqZ7fQUsTn6b47mRlWwtG_DBXz0BAgvn_EMzVAq_6fgCbGsMNapo7ClPKPbQthlt6abQzB4G_torln5ZFPuraw3XCq7drzUn-f6p5i5xlsjKaXnxI47iE8ri26RKSNm0l2wjncY8xzZwxXZ0JAeA/s4032/IMG_1940.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjs7kmhNAE88GwFSpMSBHJiIQZeLtB74lqZ7fQUsTn6b47mRlWwtG_DBXz0BAgvn_EMzVAq_6fgCbGsMNapo7ClPKPbQthlt6abQzB4G_torln5ZFPuraw3XCq7drzUn-f6p5i5xlsjKaXnxI47iE8ri26RKSNm0l2wjncY8xzZwxXZ0JAeA/w480-h640/IMG_1940.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p>I finished Over-Dyed Spools, an EGA Canvas piece. It has been cut to fit on top of this box which I still need to paint and add trim to. I do like like learning and doing different techniques that EGA offers but they can really cut in to my cross stitch time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8f-DZoSMk-kVTpnYsYpoaSxVZDurQLrYBe2ZtXCjyL9jdRjdIgVEXAcjvoqQZJTWl33xkBJ6TeDvqMx83oB0-FHHrejeIZ-v_jXUfU6QyH2yj64_faDafJv6mNIAMnnHTA-CTyOjHKkr7LvsP0xewrcm0Agpl_1TtCdNCVK6wblR-5LfNw/s4032/IMG_1945.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8f-DZoSMk-kVTpnYsYpoaSxVZDurQLrYBe2ZtXCjyL9jdRjdIgVEXAcjvoqQZJTWl33xkBJ6TeDvqMx83oB0-FHHrejeIZ-v_jXUfU6QyH2yj64_faDafJv6mNIAMnnHTA-CTyOjHKkr7LvsP0xewrcm0Agpl_1TtCdNCVK6wblR-5LfNw/w480-h640/IMG_1945.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgTWqJsnM9TDCosRd5bV04dV9rbqIRMK_DPWJdB1qbUu5TjZmPQJRdq_Umb9NAFbBul-qgz0Va4pGXSGqgmKpDqwNQn4h32NqaTGRl7sDef56ZPWVg3lUQ3Bp_lNC-wA1NFPNqqzRdicSJMmuOkT66B11UG6_QWZgHefY-fysBsyZIAJLzQ/s4032/IMG_1944.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgTWqJsnM9TDCosRd5bV04dV9rbqIRMK_DPWJdB1qbUu5TjZmPQJRdq_Umb9NAFbBul-qgz0Va4pGXSGqgmKpDqwNQn4h32NqaTGRl7sDef56ZPWVg3lUQ3Bp_lNC-wA1NFPNqqzRdicSJMmuOkT66B11UG6_QWZgHefY-fysBsyZIAJLzQ/w480-h640/IMG_1944.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />All these finishes I am racking up are nice but unfortunately none seem to be on my WIP/UFO list. <p>My other June WIPGO was to start “Barnwood Buttons” from Rosewood Manor. It would be nice to be able to say I closer to finishing but I completed the assignment - to start the piece - and I am nearly to the half way point. The fabric is a mystery linen that was bright blue; I coffee dyed it to be a color I preferred. It is much bluer than it appears below. I don’t think it was the coffee dying that did it but this fabric was a pain to stitch on. The weave is really tight and I have had to revert back to using cheaters to work on it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7a95TwEd7Am8Ol7c8kNTBs03UtJrqgfcKGCveki6O7XVdco_j6sWDawspp8GiHsPc0BdEbUDBcVmBPsJC3agZlClqmfF_UdP43HyhJWVH8G_hbdnJcD4WcX9x1TgfXmsTV5-kziGmXSjCskM6FFxOuqKFUDy8iWqaQl5QKd8zIz5-Jja-IdL/s4032/IMG_1190.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7a95TwEd7Am8Ol7c8kNTBs03UtJrqgfcKGCveki6O7XVdco_j6sWDawspp8GiHsPc0BdEbUDBcVmBPsJC3agZlClqmfF_UdP43HyhJWVH8G_hbdnJcD4WcX9x1TgfXmsTV5-kziGmXSjCskM6FFxOuqKFUDy8iWqaQl5QKd8zIz5-Jja-IdL/w640-h480/IMG_1190.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Just a sucker for jumping on board to any old SAL. I joined Colorado Cross Stitchers Summer Camp. No worries, not necessary to pack my suitcase; it is all virtual. Each month (June July August) she gives an assignment motif that you are to include in your work. June’s assignment - stitch something with a bird. I picked Luminous Fibers Arts - “Stitcher”, mystery linen with WDW Turkish Red. Again, stitched in under a week. I dug into my box ‘o flea market frames and painted this one red to fully finish this piece. It will find a home next to my stitching area - notice, I say ‘area’ not chair as I tend to sprawl!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;">As for my gardens, veggies are coming in and in the flower beds I have been eradicating the spiderwort. Nothing I planted but something that keeps coming back and multiplying each year. UGH. It’s ok…i mean I can’t sit and stitch all day. Early morning coolness is a great time to tackle the mess. </span></div><p>I am trying to survive without a swimming pool. It has been hard though. I know it is the reason for my pre-June funk. This year, we actually had a springtime and didn’t jump right from cold weather to blistering heat. I admit that I am missing the cooling off by jumping in or that leisurely evening floating with the music on and a wine glass in my hand. </p><p>Thanks for stopping by, and keep on stitching. </p><p><br /></p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-40544593454575133442023-05-26T11:06:00.003-04:002023-09-30T07:58:59.828-04:00May Days<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wow, three posts in one week. Trust me, it is not going to be the norm going forward. I just had a lot to share this month. May has treated us to a lot of beautiful weather making breakfast, lunch and dinner outside a daily occurrence. All the flower beds are in order, except of course, for my long term Back 40 project. I planted some summer blooming bulbs and now will wait until they grow and pop with color. I am to the point I only need to do about a twice weekly walk-around to keep the beds tidy. Let’s hope I don’t slip up. </span></div><p></p><p>Even though we had a warm spring, I waited until Mother’s Day to get in my seasonal potted plants, put out my hanging baskets and get my veggies in. I’ve done geraniums for years but changed it up to Gerber Daises this year. I am doing fewer pots than usual. Not to worry, I have other ‘outside’ things to take the place of the weeding and potted plants. I still haven’t pulled out the power washer for the deck and patio furniture, heck, I haven’t even pulled out the furniture yet. Maybe this weekend…..it will be a quiet one for me as everyone will be busy with their barbecues. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSuFywuW0bbhXffLsbWx8YBpz8f_j7EZA7ebXrdvFd-XpxIhyi2BirCULKR6bCr1weBmCFSD26DqDOuDfqPKKXCOzfEzqp_xFE3g3wON40R48aoHPfyFjWnq77vkBQBLTOfAem6U64JjBgGCzTHJkyCMaMm0rfEqrQzn21DdbVgf7-oef1A/s4032/IMG_1349.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSuFywuW0bbhXffLsbWx8YBpz8f_j7EZA7ebXrdvFd-XpxIhyi2BirCULKR6bCr1weBmCFSD26DqDOuDfqPKKXCOzfEzqp_xFE3g3wON40R48aoHPfyFjWnq77vkBQBLTOfAem6U64JjBgGCzTHJkyCMaMm0rfEqrQzn21DdbVgf7-oef1A/w480-h640/IMG_1349.HEIC" width="480" /></a>With the decision not to replace our above ground pool we have been going back and forth on enlarging the existing deck. I don’t have the energy to argue with what Mr. W. wants so I will just let him roll with his idea. To my mind it will be the size of a helicopter pad…….well at least I can comfort myself with buying furniture and ‘stuff’ for the humongous deck. Estimates in and it is a go. I might have to pull out some more pots to plant for the heli-pad. </p><p>May WIPGO was another great success. You know the WIPGO rules - Your Board/Your Rules. It happened that two different samplers were called in one month. One with the assignment to complete a page of the pattern and the other to stitch for 15 days on it. I made an executive decision to rearrange the board and make both numbers called to be the same sampler. I completed two partial pattern pages and I am very close to completing a third pattern pages. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wi-hxA34WwSG38BaxdplhJVbBCmHiDTY5vQzNpjV7U4k-RNtCMUKZmqkUL5CyXfVzpt-H6DIhDdwejnWmcTSFKqWWe694UChqENXbjlipW3W2mEw_rqo71-XdL0snJat4iWl9i8Lsb1xZU2IApcv0BzkPZZWIPUYFiIe3Dmgl-DBgctzAA/s4032/IMG_1862.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wi-hxA34WwSG38BaxdplhJVbBCmHiDTY5vQzNpjV7U4k-RNtCMUKZmqkUL5CyXfVzpt-H6DIhDdwejnWmcTSFKqWWe694UChqENXbjlipW3W2mEw_rqo71-XdL0snJat4iWl9i8Lsb1xZU2IApcv0BzkPZZWIPUYFiIe3Dmgl-DBgctzAA/w640-h480/IMG_1862.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68vepclSBTqWouCrDbCOBtDQNGcg1P50iSRe1DfqOGr-lijiTpEstDw_0L9x1pc4VocuemzHfKQna8dsyeX7KY7YEAsKaPC6rFlhpyBauSTFnJ5N5fHZiDgygKDjnlLZZdFWgID6hI8X4AxyzektVyvIPTlD0n73673P2DNAXFQifetaSlA/s4032/IMG_1863.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68vepclSBTqWouCrDbCOBtDQNGcg1P50iSRe1DfqOGr-lijiTpEstDw_0L9x1pc4VocuemzHfKQna8dsyeX7KY7YEAsKaPC6rFlhpyBauSTFnJ5N5fHZiDgygKDjnlLZZdFWgID6hI8X4AxyzektVyvIPTlD0n73673P2DNAXFQifetaSlA/w480-h640/IMG_1863.HEIC" width="480" /></a> </p><p>I just need to stitch to the pin to have completed 3 pattern pages. I got this!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYM2a9eqqTF8xKGIaHh7Ofqd0BFS48AhYbjIXvGU5aexyN8vE9eXkleQhStgc6W-qP9fp7Bcv7-4GoYif2-nV4R4hE0Z-TWd3Paf8a1d9VEfaexorAIzWpAoPQm6oOVdxqhHgbi2qpx84KXWM9-3MUuehz4BfBAM3vPOM0pMsCM1RCGA7ntg/s3196/DAC71A59-9AE1-4366-A263-D91157FA95DC-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3196" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYM2a9eqqTF8xKGIaHh7Ofqd0BFS48AhYbjIXvGU5aexyN8vE9eXkleQhStgc6W-qP9fp7Bcv7-4GoYif2-nV4R4hE0Z-TWd3Paf8a1d9VEfaexorAIzWpAoPQm6oOVdxqhHgbi2qpx84KXWM9-3MUuehz4BfBAM3vPOM0pMsCM1RCGA7ntg/w480-h640/DAC71A59-9AE1-4366-A263-D91157FA95DC-COLLAGE.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I am very pleased with how much I got done so far with WIPGO. I do however need to take a hard look at my board for the remainder of the year. Although thrilled with my progress, I am not decreasing the PHD’s - Projects Half Done. </p><p>Upcoming are personalizing this perpetual calendar and starting Rosewood Manor’s Barnwood Buttons. No offense to Thomas Kincaid but I plan to personalize the plaques with my last name and initial.</p><p> I’ve got some ideas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sF8DCQQL6uoHrwWEjX5i_DhhGJ1OF84qGnRXRI_CQd2ofH2J-dZsV6WrcheZ0sSK6tIRkYW0tuphc4IauVpKu89IRTnRK70-eggqP6KGC_nf3M1Sy-qEtRt7haoObL2b0eSIRbexoeMny-wJ7NIaS_vY1zO9R9c_FocjU0GK9DsMNOa-Yw/s4032/IMG_1854.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sF8DCQQL6uoHrwWEjX5i_DhhGJ1OF84qGnRXRI_CQd2ofH2J-dZsV6WrcheZ0sSK6tIRkYW0tuphc4IauVpKu89IRTnRK70-eggqP6KGC_nf3M1Sy-qEtRt7haoObL2b0eSIRbexoeMny-wJ7NIaS_vY1zO9R9c_FocjU0GK9DsMNOa-Yw/w300-h400/IMG_1854.jpeg" width="300" /></a> for this once it is finished! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLFoW7A-DgweMH5a8ZLq90TUHjz2HScXPBYU97VlFwjENWk6li6XklA77f9jbzVVgULdPFPTsCWtK_1lfmCFh-xXZu1LzfHg3xGgVe0RH44_2hdX2zwXd5ozO1sWYr3e0Ky4vJeXwFtlhGjZqky7uLvMtGNH-AhAO7-3aa-TLBnUtV8G2ew/s3196/5506EDEF-13C1-41EF-BD4C-EDF6C9001506-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3196" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLFoW7A-DgweMH5a8ZLq90TUHjz2HScXPBYU97VlFwjENWk6li6XklA77f9jbzVVgULdPFPTsCWtK_1lfmCFh-xXZu1LzfHg3xGgVe0RH44_2hdX2zwXd5ozO1sWYr3e0Ky4vJeXwFtlhGjZqky7uLvMtGNH-AhAO7-3aa-TLBnUtV8G2ew/s320/5506EDEF-13C1-41EF-BD4C-EDF6C9001506-COLLAGE.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>Barnwood Buttons have been a favorite since it first came out. I am changing up the linen color to this coffee stained blue and I am using DMC floche instead in B5200. As we all hate stitching with white I have been wanting to try this alternative to regular DMC or even WDW Whitewash of Grits. And you can see I have my buttons all lined up and ready to go!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCThGBpbhktEv-htq5LgChJCqHZG-3zVpIIxnLbl6NJ6e--BcyN-yAP5XcD_pDqLDt6pgnFNxjl64tq_fwtzLDfBt-sZBbgL_TjZ7GWWw5QLXX8lXEdi-4Fc5sYdPkWzzwQvNQbV6-VqInx5bcMo89RVY9n5eGw-fD9lIqxPexrpGTurQK5Q/s4032/IMG_1858.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCThGBpbhktEv-htq5LgChJCqHZG-3zVpIIxnLbl6NJ6e--BcyN-yAP5XcD_pDqLDt6pgnFNxjl64tq_fwtzLDfBt-sZBbgL_TjZ7GWWw5QLXX8lXEdi-4Fc5sYdPkWzzwQvNQbV6-VqInx5bcMo89RVY9n5eGw-fD9lIqxPexrpGTurQK5Q/w640-h480/IMG_1858.HEIC" width="640" /> </a></p><p>I did manage a finish on this Plum Street Design. It is called “Goodbye Fall”. I think I will be finishing it as a pillow. It called for snowflakes and the wording - “Goodbye Fall” but I wanted a more fall than a going into into winter vibe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dhU83ioxZFbNLKXu03N2tPmHlvmbU-cD39HljplTOxCdxJMXPZGBp2QtKEU_ELDSK0IfS8ko2Ej4YufcXwv8V_3lFt9hdZOr3irvZB6GNleOiM2uR6EkAltBaL7VPIRotEa1AGlUwJcquPlhLXJBRFfSQvU7tE2YGgaigyUeXaw3yhonkA/s4007/IMG_1860.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="4007" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dhU83ioxZFbNLKXu03N2tPmHlvmbU-cD39HljplTOxCdxJMXPZGBp2QtKEU_ELDSK0IfS8ko2Ej4YufcXwv8V_3lFt9hdZOr3irvZB6GNleOiM2uR6EkAltBaL7VPIRotEa1AGlUwJcquPlhLXJBRFfSQvU7tE2YGgaigyUeXaw3yhonkA/w640-h346/IMG_1860.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>So that sums up my May. As always, thanks for stopping by and……..keep on stitching. </p>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37231112.post-30323898967129811862023-05-24T12:35:00.001-04:002023-09-16T08:58:49.630-04:00Beantown - Part Two<p> After a fun filled 28 hours, we were off to a little town in Maine southwest of Augusta. We arrived at Dana and Micah’s 1850’s farmhouse which was awesome. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rhintbz1FZAWCU91KdF7674i5sSV2swAC1J1jDpqiwFlkykkL6PZhGAue4BicnboSnp7NrFr6ApRDbGDaD2jrKxB4gfzOUIVMdd8akdAssXjai9PxBe0B0rY0RVHBUJNYKpphm6NRDkpViZcQMrAGETvHhaG7-ZI9_dUZFelKteyi3JTFg/s4032/IMG_1561.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rhintbz1FZAWCU91KdF7674i5sSV2swAC1J1jDpqiwFlkykkL6PZhGAue4BicnboSnp7NrFr6ApRDbGDaD2jrKxB4gfzOUIVMdd8akdAssXjai9PxBe0B0rY0RVHBUJNYKpphm6NRDkpViZcQMrAGETvHhaG7-ZI9_dUZFelKteyi3JTFg/w640-h480/IMG_1561.HEIC" width="640" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMTEpc5OQDTCLCtnGqDms9CHFKNZSjGfUydBnbgPqV-rvx1POtWIEY-SqI1zXHOnljaQrf2Hm6n6tJnQQkqPILndK47yqDp82UHckBkFywAPV6Krn5pKKo91IaNyqcfiwxJX3Bw8EVTRQPjl-ikUQmy3crjZDMn_nc_eq9UKEDrjCGyDUJw/s4032/IMG_1560.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMTEpc5OQDTCLCtnGqDms9CHFKNZSjGfUydBnbgPqV-rvx1POtWIEY-SqI1zXHOnljaQrf2Hm6n6tJnQQkqPILndK47yqDp82UHckBkFywAPV6Krn5pKKo91IaNyqcfiwxJX3Bw8EVTRQPjl-ikUQmy3crjZDMn_nc_eq9UKEDrjCGyDUJw/w480-h640/IMG_1560.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p>With a stream edging the property and skies you can see forever, it is such a lovely setting.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S8vJsi0sIEKUROsaleaCN_Fc-55030ikGOGdz44tP3pNW2ICRY4Oe-eNVRiSL4vyqGpY8X0Ch6OFsilrBz3JNsMJmzNzM4MZtwRotzSz42_ZzZj2YgfXe189tCUay9Dry4-4MxFpTKffWx2PIOM-9d49bT2NUlCTa6U4A1EwfJ2iZVuPdA/s4032/IMG_1559.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S8vJsi0sIEKUROsaleaCN_Fc-55030ikGOGdz44tP3pNW2ICRY4Oe-eNVRiSL4vyqGpY8X0Ch6OFsilrBz3JNsMJmzNzM4MZtwRotzSz42_ZzZj2YgfXe189tCUay9Dry4-4MxFpTKffWx2PIOM-9d49bT2NUlCTa6U4A1EwfJ2iZVuPdA/w480-h640/IMG_1559.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_z3YAjgO5jpJffoB0rd7kU4ZeMWiUcDXa36hcsO7Hjj31TgpyPnXxviNJrnn9Z0wnGLvF72Yb8srrOLU60SJ0O89TRPmmkj-Rt4W11sKpmwEgExvnr_kTpdr1ymfTIr4KYk73GzNMZyVCqHkNhnVpSs7cs9H5vq_ZSjlhUiQVfb6MJiT9Q/s4032/IMG_1562.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_z3YAjgO5jpJffoB0rd7kU4ZeMWiUcDXa36hcsO7Hjj31TgpyPnXxviNJrnn9Z0wnGLvF72Yb8srrOLU60SJ0O89TRPmmkj-Rt4W11sKpmwEgExvnr_kTpdr1ymfTIr4KYk73GzNMZyVCqHkNhnVpSs7cs9H5vq_ZSjlhUiQVfb6MJiT9Q/w480-h640/IMG_1562.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_UhZdNIt4zA6fbvcEvbqlgLFeh9ydasE4LTke620n1WWHVCHScVcoQTWn0DpHXjijs3oSemVm0Mp4Zl6iU1o9kzVLWWF3H-41vfYLoQ8v0Rhn352szdgWo4YSwYvaWJPtJ9fHbb7n9RAO8Y9JtZVpnlG03gWLMYVL9xvXuK5zGiDhQGEeg/s4032/IMG_1617.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_UhZdNIt4zA6fbvcEvbqlgLFeh9ydasE4LTke620n1WWHVCHScVcoQTWn0DpHXjijs3oSemVm0Mp4Zl6iU1o9kzVLWWF3H-41vfYLoQ8v0Rhn352szdgWo4YSwYvaWJPtJ9fHbb7n9RAO8Y9JtZVpnlG03gWLMYVL9xvXuK5zGiDhQGEeg/w640-h480/IMG_1617.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Look what greeted us when we walked in. Fully functioning.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYoOT6gMiMmkAOAs6ITc5viBTmZc6L_cgkr7m5Z5cmHDcgGQh4GQz-DK7WfgRl-RnxPHPE1f6j7f0Rwp9DMz7hUYqjooUuDZqMTTorgszEmF3TAIU8z8bc3qaxUchpuhbioLJrwZqwjxDy-VQdQ1N2Qa_sk6b1GJlWg3Z_XKj435fEK153w/s4032/IMG_1151.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYoOT6gMiMmkAOAs6ITc5viBTmZc6L_cgkr7m5Z5cmHDcgGQh4GQz-DK7WfgRl-RnxPHPE1f6j7f0Rwp9DMz7hUYqjooUuDZqMTTorgszEmF3TAIU8z8bc3qaxUchpuhbioLJrwZqwjxDy-VQdQ1N2Qa_sk6b1GJlWg3Z_XKj435fEK153w/w480-h640/IMG_1151.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><p>I know I could put this neat piece of furniture to use storing patterns and projects.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvWz0uru0Zz8hpR1XIiJAN3ePuzSMFIw5OstMsKWVOSOQfN7FgvtY3EM26CO0mKVcSA82YLOaGaok31T4q9xCyEIn51wnzXi6PWTi4iYJylsPFGTmNeTQHxs7bsg88rubAIcSjsPFS8vK0HCIkB8W8uj-hR8TEhmGo9EgwnNmwVcxxI8P0g/s4032/IMG_1150.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvWz0uru0Zz8hpR1XIiJAN3ePuzSMFIw5OstMsKWVOSOQfN7FgvtY3EM26CO0mKVcSA82YLOaGaok31T4q9xCyEIn51wnzXi6PWTi4iYJylsPFGTmNeTQHxs7bsg88rubAIcSjsPFS8vK0HCIkB8W8uj-hR8TEhmGo9EgwnNmwVcxxI8P0g/w480-h640/IMG_1150.HEIC" width="480" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The before pot and after the pot view of our delicious lobster dinner. There were fresh scallops as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0WzHZLetwyXhIJFdgjyTcp_Sxg7x76-RLAesc8LGVX93XlRpR9TiDlqOw7q2OhO3RmHRujipcJmLopkG01NiBTayFWY82QmY0HmJYRVNTdHnlfLsxunKJMInZPyHj6NhGzwxeidK-GOf6WALlV2XCxUObIF8pRxm36rgiQ0d6qf06k7wLQ/s4032/IMG_1566.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0WzHZLetwyXhIJFdgjyTcp_Sxg7x76-RLAesc8LGVX93XlRpR9TiDlqOw7q2OhO3RmHRujipcJmLopkG01NiBTayFWY82QmY0HmJYRVNTdHnlfLsxunKJMInZPyHj6NhGzwxeidK-GOf6WALlV2XCxUObIF8pRxm36rgiQ0d6qf06k7wLQ/s320/IMG_1566.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0WzHZLetwyXhIJFdgjyTcp_Sxg7x76-RLAesc8LGVX93XlRpR9TiDlqOw7q2OhO3RmHRujipcJmLopkG01NiBTayFWY82QmY0HmJYRVNTdHnlfLsxunKJMInZPyHj6NhGzwxeidK-GOf6WALlV2XCxUObIF8pRxm36rgiQ0d6qf06k7wLQ/s4032/IMG_1566.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnKsdcs4SPMmabb_8UygmP7rXmFT-Aw6tIkVs2DKb3rk2mp7fL9jWI9B8aF8L3W-14-HR4NMy6G39kZAdXeoRy_9STuF48dmrUYRjpMHNeMF5mA1aPN-sTk3UR0iBu1ALQN4-c4weOA8_7mdj3XntewqHbw3dmsmmknJ56kab0axLPZtfcA/s4032/IMG_1574.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnKsdcs4SPMmabb_8UygmP7rXmFT-Aw6tIkVs2DKb3rk2mp7fL9jWI9B8aF8L3W-14-HR4NMy6G39kZAdXeoRy_9STuF48dmrUYRjpMHNeMF5mA1aPN-sTk3UR0iBu1ALQN4-c4weOA8_7mdj3XntewqHbw3dmsmmknJ56kab0axLPZtfcA/s320/IMG_1574.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>On Friday, we were off to visit Belfast and Camden. Both small towns located on Penobscot Bay. We were treated to beautiful skies after two rainy days in Boston.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10sq5jrIfDNlYbm0C-jGeyqLXBnJSedRwhVWWtDs1Cbtf1h59l7kWM-QC-nOHs074f14-gcOfT-G4uJa_HpK0LhpBdsPMoH6906Zaf2PlrrOFxJ4GXtZnetyTa9k3DbwbRt7qELuw6hq6D3g5phk3ac45cJESd6Ki1zm8HhDOJBzdQTpwAA/s2959/IMG_1502.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="2959" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10sq5jrIfDNlYbm0C-jGeyqLXBnJSedRwhVWWtDs1Cbtf1h59l7kWM-QC-nOHs074f14-gcOfT-G4uJa_HpK0LhpBdsPMoH6906Zaf2PlrrOFxJ4GXtZnetyTa9k3DbwbRt7qELuw6hq6D3g5phk3ac45cJESd6Ki1zm8HhDOJBzdQTpwAA/w640-h228/IMG_1502.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cool sea glass and stone garden (?) stakes. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I’m hooked now!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXExjVtBUi94YO_QvnOcjEJJQVqkpJYghd095NBtJ9v_TAPzp073AerqA0JOCO9oklZX4G8wimWpxOaH4305gbLRnKddxBQ__V60fJtvC3OpsdlZh5PDt4no12wGCEGYGsXh741UBTtRVhhJOqzATAeQuNPRaPEoBgahINM2GDtiip7Z1cUA/s4032/IMG_1632.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXExjVtBUi94YO_QvnOcjEJJQVqkpJYghd095NBtJ9v_TAPzp073AerqA0JOCO9oklZX4G8wimWpxOaH4305gbLRnKddxBQ__V60fJtvC3OpsdlZh5PDt4no12wGCEGYGsXh741UBTtRVhhJOqzATAeQuNPRaPEoBgahINM2GDtiip7Z1cUA/w640-h480/IMG_1632.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzbULahW1zB5fgG-QuTKtt7O3Pp9JlTXqXnyi1qTTaLEAs4ABBQVGo9fmncQILW7uCT7bN0l8mAD_IY2sISFoGdBPF6bSxThG2E5A0z7QtLPpvr1S9BIGkINRHRUztDDP3HXyOBeevi6GezqbqhD_aHUIZ-BRVk2p3LizocanPMoZHdyQQw/s4032/IMG_1630.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzbULahW1zB5fgG-QuTKtt7O3Pp9JlTXqXnyi1qTTaLEAs4ABBQVGo9fmncQILW7uCT7bN0l8mAD_IY2sISFoGdBPF6bSxThG2E5A0z7QtLPpvr1S9BIGkINRHRUztDDP3HXyOBeevi6GezqbqhD_aHUIZ-BRVk2p3LizocanPMoZHdyQQw/w480-h640/IMG_1630.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWU7604D-pwpm9VECxXd65YyO34y2A10yuV83GlK1h48OYJNAK03DbdLyFVRjhKSUwO8EmGT8kLZLh9XKisbqQe2rs3p8R13z58hbqcMR__6l8wpgqMouG4V2CdNMod9Ov9iW5VDbmti5C1JA_z8eIQxA_nc1Y3PSZ8o8fRZSGR_P3Hu-_Ig/s4032/IMG_1627.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWU7604D-pwpm9VECxXd65YyO34y2A10yuV83GlK1h48OYJNAK03DbdLyFVRjhKSUwO8EmGT8kLZLh9XKisbqQe2rs3p8R13z58hbqcMR__6l8wpgqMouG4V2CdNMod9Ov9iW5VDbmti5C1JA_z8eIQxA_nc1Y3PSZ8o8fRZSGR_P3Hu-_Ig/w480-h640/IMG_1627.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to Dana and Micah’s home. Wow is all I can say. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC3eIHxG9YZTCZjOQ0DaZwY_JwIJJXU0l7W_weYddYfEmmejm3eEKzPQWiFObX3G_SXa0fwd742ZABOahy89aWIVGvGeQHXT_ft3GsgWzuHOtX0g73mvjFhk2Ht0XgqQxgWmde2AiVapWFdQyi8Xs12PArSWoLxdxPQa6aeC4VMVBU_C7Vg/s4032/IMG_1629.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC3eIHxG9YZTCZjOQ0DaZwY_JwIJJXU0l7W_weYddYfEmmejm3eEKzPQWiFObX3G_SXa0fwd742ZABOahy89aWIVGvGeQHXT_ft3GsgWzuHOtX0g73mvjFhk2Ht0XgqQxgWmde2AiVapWFdQyi8Xs12PArSWoLxdxPQa6aeC4VMVBU_C7Vg/w300-h400/IMG_1629.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>Pardon my clutter on the dresser in my room. Such a sweet little guest room, with it’s only alarm clock - the roosters outside!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0EF4-E85byBVF6xEPGIYX9_VNsBACUxXPxosM5jTvVyErd_KiOwfu9z2Yn9jnqoUzpE_tH8HoTb_IbknYcRAU-oODiFltHnWxfD_jrW4AsxdVyIdLLQxW0BDIWSFbLVi_72jYoTe-blz_6asLurLFNq4PcaP5GCFIrTDSyV4N4AB1hYCeg/s4032/IMG_1628.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0EF4-E85byBVF6xEPGIYX9_VNsBACUxXPxosM5jTvVyErd_KiOwfu9z2Yn9jnqoUzpE_tH8HoTb_IbknYcRAU-oODiFltHnWxfD_jrW4AsxdVyIdLLQxW0BDIWSFbLVi_72jYoTe-blz_6asLurLFNq4PcaP5GCFIrTDSyV4N4AB1hYCeg/w480-h640/IMG_1628.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>Look at this beautiful crocheted blanket Dana made. If only it could have fit in my luggage I might have needed to spirit it away.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did I say roosters….where there are roosters, there are chickens too.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLlhy2RLOmNQFAQH6B3BgU5wBEG8nSRaXkeI0NhcIDuJyPoaAe9G8Js_csBKdmhesVvEZmYJL3kHAp5ihX0RPv0gHhbkkSgayRpQg1L0VT1wsYUxpYY7xc95hzBZKaBAZtF4Wh9f4zPS2Csfpu6nSTMO-PJdKrcv85jBV-_FiMrG71Hcf0w/s4032/IMG_1623.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLlhy2RLOmNQFAQH6B3BgU5wBEG8nSRaXkeI0NhcIDuJyPoaAe9G8Js_csBKdmhesVvEZmYJL3kHAp5ihX0RPv0gHhbkkSgayRpQg1L0VT1wsYUxpYY7xc95hzBZKaBAZtF4Wh9f4zPS2Csfpu6nSTMO-PJdKrcv85jBV-_FiMrG71Hcf0w/w640-h480/IMG_1623.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk about fresh eggs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qIfps8Igh8wHexyMSMcZOgBs7ntkkOkFoj57zW6rmvsAvHK9YqRFFVzV2n4sn2asWAxgHPBKb-2U0wf7eg-QFpe_XBdg0WbE51RCU0kLigTJov73Q1nNh5Fc0bFsD2utI6UXXMsRwf6PijgnGnafC_yAGZP8wewipvhn6zOGqUhsbzTViQ/s4032/IMG_1600.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qIfps8Igh8wHexyMSMcZOgBs7ntkkOkFoj57zW6rmvsAvHK9YqRFFVzV2n4sn2asWAxgHPBKb-2U0wf7eg-QFpe_XBdg0WbE51RCU0kLigTJov73Q1nNh5Fc0bFsD2utI6UXXMsRwf6PijgnGnafC_yAGZP8wewipvhn6zOGqUhsbzTViQ/w480-h640/IMG_1600.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a baby chick peeping along in from of the Mother Hen. Born that very morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j-oaO_l8eQqYUJS8ZDn9DAydOO7Dw-vd9t3A0fspZp-PZByKxaWccBkdZLQCBmOOaTYFdC3XjArIkhYlk_qD4Mxw7ZuS_YfkRCwTlv8L-oJy9KHwWOcOZGiBCCWAVYRgVgBJY9BFCS4XIBhQGOrD5b4ZPpdShSLfpHX-BJ1Q-qyF2GIjxw/s4032/IMG_1610.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j-oaO_l8eQqYUJS8ZDn9DAydOO7Dw-vd9t3A0fspZp-PZByKxaWccBkdZLQCBmOOaTYFdC3XjArIkhYlk_qD4Mxw7ZuS_YfkRCwTlv8L-oJy9KHwWOcOZGiBCCWAVYRgVgBJY9BFCS4XIBhQGOrD5b4ZPpdShSLfpHX-BJ1Q-qyF2GIjxw/w480-h640/IMG_1610.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Chickens not enough, the house came with beehives. They struck up a relationship with the gentleman who placed them there and for the mere pittance of a jar or two of honey each year, his hives were welcomed to stay just where they are.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiix-ZHiUsTzuLHxhb5L0HETIk4PhNWAilgjTsE1YvjMrVWcuPDnBTIvtrWdkGXuyXoXlhfX98dGDR7q2AIbWGI7iCSJFGigdCrwcAg_s_UezZk9pnhpcBz0jss1sxFR_AKoWJ9KGVy6dhtzLErvvLzFsXgtKq5eR-G0JZoKvdG-sxs8u_XcA/s4032/IMG_1598.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiix-ZHiUsTzuLHxhb5L0HETIk4PhNWAilgjTsE1YvjMrVWcuPDnBTIvtrWdkGXuyXoXlhfX98dGDR7q2AIbWGI7iCSJFGigdCrwcAg_s_UezZk9pnhpcBz0jss1sxFR_AKoWJ9KGVy6dhtzLErvvLzFsXgtKq5eR-G0JZoKvdG-sxs8u_XcA/w480-h640/IMG_1598.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Beautiful, large dining table and dining room. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkw3M4z47uFjs9Sf9aijXIWnir0h_cMEp33kkbJCmH5lunyVyaEp8uNz_7_r1t1BX4RnsuIYjIdlMDd1l78KHaQ9C7kfIhbuPx_yy20sfJvJdFCMnJoH33aNTcTSmoLnEoZV8lPKgSlj2ApHgZel_NJ7tXjvu3VECC5IAy_kkhXPvn2iKjg/s4032/IMG_1595.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This is just one small corner. Times this by 4 and put it in a 18 by 20 foot space. 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I was schooled in how to drink bourbon. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAZ0wAeAAgbCGFQ4SaL1pOqKl2F-LTJAlUKudTjg4xkDhbula_1_zaW3LW-GI1vWgNRS-gdnUH0ITfOI2e_658WTAzyB7LAArsqYuFPelbSQDvU_K9s-QQZBHMxH3TUAqhmzUf8yuQNjiPnjsASR55ATHYj1iRnAhZQzW8f11VlnKXyqxOg/s4032/IMG_1596.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAZ0wAeAAgbCGFQ4SaL1pOqKl2F-LTJAlUKudTjg4xkDhbula_1_zaW3LW-GI1vWgNRS-gdnUH0ITfOI2e_658WTAzyB7LAArsqYuFPelbSQDvU_K9s-QQZBHMxH3TUAqhmzUf8yuQNjiPnjsASR55ATHYj1iRnAhZQzW8f11VlnKXyqxOg/w480-h640/IMG_1596.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7DX5MoaJz-T1UKYSW6JDkmKU3fjsEK1FLGrElNQOV8tP7hgfG7rjy6OxYOFPe_9QWhiEbZZ7oVwx48AcKrn3Dy602ccG8SavO8a-Dkn_yesBYG5VdCFM-2qA0qzdD3n1BVCV2-t62I-nTZyUUmi_30g82LJHkngYc1Lln7DmYL2Rs9yqvQ/s4032/IMG_1579.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7DX5MoaJz-T1UKYSW6JDkmKU3fjsEK1FLGrElNQOV8tP7hgfG7rjy6OxYOFPe_9QWhiEbZZ7oVwx48AcKrn3Dy602ccG8SavO8a-Dkn_yesBYG5VdCFM-2qA0qzdD3n1BVCV2-t62I-nTZyUUmi_30g82LJHkngYc1Lln7DmYL2Rs9yqvQ/w640-h480/IMG_1579.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Can you tell we had a very nice time. Dana and Micah were the consummate hosts. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for taking a tour with me and…….keep on stitching. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><p></p></div></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852055825470914421noreply@blogger.com5