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.
#5, "table runner." Due 7/24. The cute little block is made from 5" squares. I did not fuss over color placement.
Linking up with Oh Scrap! Design Wall Monday Monday Musings Sew and Tell
Wow - great little projects for the VR summer challenge. The snack mats are especially cute. I'm amazed at the bargains you find at those rummage sales.
ReplyDeleteWhat will you be using the ties for? I like you snack mats and the size is perfect for break time on the patio. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteThe sunrise is beautiful, definitely worth getting up early for it.
ReplyDeleteNice little projects, instant gratification.
You got a beautiful solstice sunrise picture, Nann! Looks like a pretty spot for a walk, too. I love the starry snack mats - they look like fun to make!
ReplyDeletenice finishes....hmm more inspiration nann!
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!!! I have been allowed to read your blog today! I'm not sure which of us did something to make it possible but I'm really happy to be reading about your goings on. Nice pick up of fabric and Longaberger Baskets. I have a collection too -- some bought, some won. I use several to hold various quilt projects or fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWell done on completing the challenge ahead of time! I've not heard of snack mats before but they are a great idea.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunrise. Great deal on the shirts from the rummage sale! I don’t keep plackets, cuffs or collars either but I do save the buttons (why?!?!?).
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