could be this "cation" is winding down now that my fitness center is opening friday. i'll not be on forced lounging after that....so here are a few photos of what i've been doing...
have deliberately avoided the baking craze for obvious reasons, but did make these oatmeal rolls as a sub for potatoes or pasta with meals, especially lunches. i eat a lot of chicken salad and bread got boring and commercial artisan breads too much salt....
sampled and approval! smaller than the photo depicts....just right for a small lunch sandwich with a side veg....
then there was a tad retail therapy....from jo morton's new line 'glad tidings'.....i have lots of reds and greens on hand (many of them her designs) but this mustard print is really gorgeous.....of course a neutral to go with...
lastly, a couple of close-up photos of my new england sampler....the "delicate toil of the needle" as hawthorne described is truly a salve for the unrelenting stress of recent days. find myself gravitating toward working on it more and more.....
the four corner baskets are done and now can start adding the flowers.....there are more leaves to cut and applique but they get boring...today it's back to the plaid triangles. enough foundations at hand for 2 more rows, which gets this flimsy to the half done stage....even with life at a semi-standstill, the days fly by....july is on the horizon!
Oh your applique is so beautiful! You really have accomplished a lot during this whole thing! I've enjoyed watching your progress!
ReplyDeletethanks wendy....my applique? looks great from galloping horse....LOL
DeleteYou are such an inspiration. It seems that since our "lock down" I have wasted so much time. I did finish one of my 4000 pc Bonnie Hunter quilts but now I need to get on the ball again. Those rolls look amazing. Do you share your recipes? I understand if not. Some people do not. Make it a good day.
ReplyDeleteglad to share...found it on bing...they are good..
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ReplyDeleteThey do look like good rolls.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I'll have to keep my eyes open for that mustard print. Love that color.
Such beautiful applique--making an heirloom there.
thanks janet...the mustard print better in person too
Delete"the delicate toil of the needle"... I love that; you certainly have a way with yours, my friend; the applique is beautiful. Those rolls look heavenly!
ReplyDeletethank you mrs g!
DeleteYeaaaa, our Wellness Center is also open, with restrictions, but I'm really glad to return! Oh, those rolls look splendid!!! No yeast yet in our grocery store. LOL Thanks for the visit to see my crumby blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour rolls look so good. Can I please have a copy of the recipe? Your applique is beautiful. I need to get another applique project going. Did you gym open today? I can't wait for mine to open but have no idea when its going to be.
ReplyDeletesure...send me your email...gracemth@yahoo.com...yes gym opened today...i go tomorrow finally...thanks for your kind words on the applique...
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