Weekly update: solstice, rummage sale + VRD challenge complete

 

Welcome summer! 

I was up really early on Sunday and caught the solstice sunrise over Lake Michigan.  

In the afternoon I took a nap, rather than a walk, to compensate for the early morning. 

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I did get a 2-mile walk on Saturday.

 Water lily, nodding thistle, blackberries, St. John's wort, elderberry, self-heal, white avens, coneflower.  

The walk came after I went to the final morning of a church rummage sale.  I bought two bags for $5 each and filled them with a lot of men's shirts (23) and ties (44).   If they were cotton or silk I put 'em in the bag.  I may not keep them all.   

I also got three Longaberger baskets (on the right in the top photo) for $32.50.  They were in the rummage sale "specials" section, not eligible for the bag sale.  

Lower photo:  deboning underway.   I do not keep cuffs, plackets, or collars.  

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Sewing success!  

 I've met the Villa Rosa summer challenge.  (See Friday's post for the first three projects.)  I sewed ahead to accommodate summer traveling and other obligations.  These truly were quick to make. 

#3, "pillow."  Due 7/10.  I made a pattern called Shamrock.   Bonus!  I'm counting it as my RSC pastel project for June.  

 

#5, "table runner."  Due 7/24.   The cute little block is made from 5" squares.  I did not fuss over color placement.  

#6, "snack mat duo."  Due 7/31.   Bigger than a mug rug, smaller than a placemat -- 8" x 14". 

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