new header photo? damariscotta, maine..one of the many pretty coastal villages en route to pemaquid point.
received a surprise friday from a fellow quilter....a small stash of vintage 30s and 40s melon pieces, perfect for leaves or orange peel blocks...and all basted as well...how good is that? i feel honored she passed them along to me from her late mother-in-law. a couple of ideas formulating already.
what else? batik baskets is half quilted so should be a september finish as well. a stitchery christmas gift has been chosen and kit assembled. pulled out knitting needles for these...
mom was a knitter and made things for all of us...the last thing she knit for me was a pair of booties like this for winter and my sister wanted a pair as well. mom had the yarn and needles but never got to them. i have picked up the project and will do it for her. i haven't knit in ages--not since daughter was small--but these are simple...i hope. i think i was about 7 years old when my only left-handed aunt taught me how to knit.
red letter day friday as decided to tackle walk to senior center with walker for balance and support--the cane just isn't enough for the downhill...and then did my half-hour workout. nothing like exercise to boost mental outlook. felt good to actually go someplace by myself...will attempt the return walk when it's a bit cooler--it's up a steep hill.
a sunny and cooler saturday in store....outing with daughter and son-in-love today!
the melon shapes will be fun to work out a new design. You can knit those slippers-it will come back to you like riding a bike! lol Happy walker-walking! I've worked up to 100' a couple times a day-it feels like a 5k!
ReplyDeleteThere must be something in the air, I picked up my knitting needles for the first time in a long while too. Lovely of your pal to think of you and pass along all those orange peel pieces.
ReplyDeleteHope the kids will treat you to something special today! Enjoy the cooler temps. Hooray for exercise/mobility progress.
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