To blog hopping with Madam Samm of Sew We Quilt.
We missed You!
We missed You!
We are already one week through the See You in September hop; and it has been a delight to catch up with you after summer break.
It is September 12th already . . . almost half way through the month; but that is okay, for it is my day for show-and-tell!
This summer, my aim was spending time with family, de-cluttering, and continued renovations . . . all I can say is that this is still a work-in-progress *smile*.
Dh and son have been very busy; and I was designated gopher
(you know . . . "go for this, go for that")
so there was no shortage of work for me either LOL
(you know . . . "go for this, go for that")
so there was no shortage of work for me either LOL
I've been working on setting up my sewing studio. It is not nearly as far along as I would have liked, but, I did finally decide on an arrangement for my furniture. It just feels right. Oh, and I got wireless internet access back there again so I can bring my lap top out with me. Now that is downright perfect!
Most of my things have been in storage bins for some time so it is taking me a long while to open them up and organize, but progress is being made!
The living room windows finally got their border trims so I can get around to buying rods and material to sew some curtains . . . my goal is green gingham. The living room also got a new paint job. It is lighter and brighter and hubby is so very happy (guess what that makes me lol). There is still much work to be done, but I'm more than happy with the progress that has already been made!
We sold the swimming pool, and I've created a garden/slash fire area for us to enjoy. The old pool deck is in process of being converted . . . but that in itself makes for another post.
Last year we stacked our wood here . . .
and this year, hubby and son built this
and this year, hubby and son built this
and son, with the help of family friend stacked our 8 cord of wood.
We have another 4 cord on order . . . this will be green wood to overwinter for next year.
Because we have so many trees with varying sized roots along the roadside of our property, we have many gaps where our cedar hedge refuses to grow. I'm all about privacy, and we live on the beginning of a very busy street. So we put in some fencing (inside the property where there is no height regulation) and I just love it. A few more sections to be put in in one more area, but it is just perfect. Ds did most of the wood staining . . . I don't do stain!
Did I get any sewing done? Of course I got some of that too! My blog header shows a cross-stitch project I started working on as soon as I heard about the RBD gingham campaign. I'm so very glad that we have at least saved the medium-sized gingham line from retirement!
I did some sewing for myself. I had cut fabric to sew a few skirts for myself . . . for shame, that was two years ago . . . and for one reason or another just never got there.
Well, I completed two skirts, simple prairie skirts with elastic waist band . . . and I did a little work on a pre-purchased scrub top. I am a nurse's aide, and they just don't make uniforms for me. I only wear skirts, and anything above the knee is not a skirt but a long shirt rather (in my humble opinion) so . . . oh and as for the scrub tops, they mostly seem to have this v-neck, which really is not modest (our work requires we bend forward A LOT) so I added a bit of skirt fabric, and added some yo yo flowers to hide the logo of the last place I worked. I've been working night shift where no one really notices what you wear (I prefer black), but I will be shifting to evenings (where I'll be seeing more family members and where the residents are still awake lol).
Well, I completed two skirts, simple prairie skirts with elastic waist band . . . and I did a little work on a pre-purchased scrub top. I am a nurse's aide, and they just don't make uniforms for me. I only wear skirts, and anything above the knee is not a skirt but a long shirt rather (in my humble opinion) so . . . oh and as for the scrub tops, they mostly seem to have this v-neck, which really is not modest (our work requires we bend forward A LOT) so I added a bit of skirt fabric, and added some yo yo flowers to hide the logo of the last place I worked. I've been working night shift where no one really notices what you wear (I prefer black), but I will be shifting to evenings (where I'll be seeing more family members and where the residents are still awake lol).
Yes, that is a bedpan I'm holding LOL!
The second skirt goes well also with a pre-purchased top that I have not modified (well covered with a tank top underneath but I may change my mind).
A couple of need to purchase items for my sewing studio have come to mind . . . a full-length mirror, and a sewing mannequin would be very helpful!
A friend of mine is having her first baby, it will be a boy. So I decided to make her a quilt . . .
The second skirt goes well also with a pre-purchased top that I have not modified (well covered with a tank top underneath but I may change my mind).
A couple of need to purchase items for my sewing studio have come to mind . . . a full-length mirror, and a sewing mannequin would be very helpful!
A friend of mine is having her first baby, it will be a boy. So I decided to make her a quilt . . .
Straight line quilting with my walking foot...1/2" then 1/4" was thinking of 1/8" lines (matchstick), but thought it would be overmuch for a baby quilt *wink*.
A pieced back, just for the fun of it, and mock binding.
A pieced back, just for the fun of it, and mock binding.
Now of course you are asking yourself . . . but where's the gingham?!
Well, this is gingham curtains . . . Part 1
And, what about Part 2? Come back and see me for the Rush Hour blog hop.
You've waited this long to see a wee bit of gingham what's another 2 weeks?! LOL
Well, this is gingham curtains . . . Part 1
And, what about Part 2? Come back and see me for the Rush Hour blog hop.
You've waited this long to see a wee bit of gingham what's another 2 weeks?! LOL
Thank you
. . . Madam Samm for this super hop and especially the opportunity to CHEER!
. . . RBD you make fabulous gingham! And we'd be more than happy with all three sized lines of gingham, but, one is better than none!
. . . also to each of You who has participated with showing off your awesome projects or just visiting and leaving comment love (so appreciated!)
Today's lineup
Friday, September 12
Living With Purpose (you are here)
Love your skirts, baby quilt and of course your gingham curtains! Wowser, that is a lot of wood. Thank you for sharing your busy Summer.
ReplyDeleteI love your comfy looking clothes, pretty skirts. Gingham makes great curtains. The baby quilt is going to be loved by it's new owner, I like the back.
ReplyDeleteLovely as always Shari!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a snippet of your summer. I like how you modified your scrub top - ingenious! The skirts are wonderful. I'm thrilled to see more people doing garment sewing again. The baby and parents are going to be thrilled with the bright quilt. The gingham curtains are wonderful. I had lavender gingham curtains in my bedroom when I was growing up. I slept in a closet that my parents had transformed into my bedroom. It was 6 ft x 5 ft. My dad put up a small wooden valance and my mom made a lavender gingham "canopy" that went inside it. It was just on the outside edge of the bed as the bed was against the wall beside the window. It was a cozy room. Thanks for sharing your busy summer and I know you were an awesome cheerleader for these folks.
ReplyDeleteYou've had a busy summer! I'm glad you're able to settle into your sewing space!
ReplyDeleteYour yard is looking good! You're set for a long winter!
You are so smart to modify your scrubs and make gingham curtains. What do people who don't sew do? It would be hard to have to buy everything we need or to pay someone to sew for us!
The baby quilt is beautiful! What a lucky baby!
Thank you for sharing with us!
My goodness Shari - you've had a double busy summer! Your stack of wood makes me envious as we only have about one cord ready. We don't heat with it all the time but on the coldest days we certainly do and one cord won't be nearly enough! I love the fire and relaxing area....a perfect for family and friends. And I understand what you're saying about the skirts. When I was very young I wore short skirts but no more! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteBusy summer! I love the gingham curtains!
ReplyDeletewhat a busy summer you all had...and you still got so much stitching and quilting done and even made skirts....what a great job you have done on our hop....that too....you do it all
ReplyDeleteLove how you store your cord wood. The red gingham valances are great. That was a plan for my kitchen too.. The baby quilt is sweet. I understand how you feel about scrubs. That was a great project. Nice work. You have a great yard. If I want to see trees I visit my son. Love my cactus, but sometimes a girl needs aspens, blue spruce and the wonderful smell of fir trees
ReplyDeleteGood job getting those skirts finished! I used to make clothing and haven't for years, I really should try again. Love the gingham curtains, and the baby quilt is a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteYou have been working hard this summer:) now you are all ready to get cozy this winter. Great job on all your projects. The gingham curtains will make you smile every time you see them for sure. Thanks for all the fun of the See you in Sept Blog hop. And I see you have stopped by the Girlfriend Gap... :) Thanks for the little visit. Hope you will come again. Janita
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, Shari! You have been busy this summer. I know how busy you have been behind the scenes cheering this wonderful hop and I thank you again for being such a wonderfully organized and inspiring cheerleader.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are settling into your sewing room. Your outdoor projects are looking good. We did aome garden work around our home this summer, too, but there is still some more that needs to be done before the snow flies.
The baby quilt is very sweet and will be much loved, I am sure.
Your gingham curtains are very cheerry. Looking forward to seeing part 2.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love the lovely stitching in the fabric postcard in your new header? It is sew sweet! Makes me smile every time I visit your blog.
Thank you for sharing your summer ... :) Pat
Great job on your projects, they look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteShari, Your summer has been WAY BUSY!!!! LOVE the wood stack! As a fellow Go-fer...I do appreciate what that means! Everything is coming along so nicely! Your skirts and curtains are adorable...can not wait to see how you finish those off in the Rush Hour Hop!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove visiting your blog too!!!!
First want to say what a great job you did cheering all of us on and keeping us informed . Wow on the wood shed and all that wood, the wood shed is pretty ! And I like the privacy fence very much, I can't imagine having to deal with city codes. Fire pit area is inviting and it's so green where you live ! Your sewing space, well I noticed those great machines, you lucky girl. I used to make and wear prairie skirts, so comfortable and you used pretty fabrics. Nothin says good cookin like red and white gingham in the kitchen, love those ! What a cute baby quilt and great quilting, I love the picture of the horse, he looks like he's wondering if that's his new saddle blanket LOL ! I enjoyed reading about the things in your summer life !
ReplyDeleteWow, you all have had quite a summer :) Love the idea of yo-yos hiding the logo...fun curtains too!
ReplyDeleteYou have had a really busy summer! I know you must feel good about all you got finished at the house. 8 cord of wood? Wow!
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch looks so cute in your header.
I have really been admiring your counted cross stitch letter to RBD for weeks. It's such a creative way to express yourself. You really have been busy with home improvements this summer. Looks great. You have been the best cheerleader! Thank you for all your happy emails and comments!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch piece is beautiful and seems to have worked to save at least some of the RBD gingham. It's amazing that you were able to get any sewing done with all your summer projects, but your skirt and curtains are so cute. Sweet baby quilt, too!
ReplyDeleteI too thank you for keeping us up todate on everything getting us ready for the hop. I shoed Don the wood covering he liked it we have a fence beside the house that he is going to use for the back. Thanks for the Idea. You sure got a lot done and sewing to boot. Cool idea to refurbish the shirts, and match the skirts. Favorite is the curtains, anxious to see the next installment.
ReplyDeleteYou have been a wonderful cheerleader. Thank you. I really like your recycled shirts. I also like your wood covering--very attractive.
ReplyDeleteYour skirts are very pretty. So is the baby quilt and your curtains. It also looks like you are going to have a great sewing room when you get everything where you want it. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with the renovations, especially with what you did to the pool area. The baby quil is so bright and cheer. I do not like low cut tops or short dresses/skirts either. I like the way y hou solved the problem. The curtains are nice too.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been a very busy lady! I really like all you have done to your home. It is very nice.
ReplyDeleteI like your skirts, too. I don't like to wear short skirts or low cut tops any more, so a long skirt is just right up my alley. You did a wonderful job making yours.
Your curtains are very pretty. I think gingham in the kitchen looks very fresh and clean. Thank you for sharing everything today.
I just have to say...modesty rules, even for nurses!
ReplyDeleteMy, the rest of the work accomplished this summer by your family is impressive. I am happy if I can just keep up with my garden!
Renovations are so time consuming, but so rewarding. Love your curtains. I'm shuttering at all the work chopping all that wood!
ReplyDeleteShari, after moving 18 months ago I am still inpacking my studio! It's like the never ending story!! I love the idea of re designing scrubs. I have some of mine from 30 years ago(RN). I found them tucked away at my Mom's after she passed. Scrubs are the Best, I clean in them and some days I just where them for whatever. Like a set of swets you can't beat the comfort!! Love the colors in your little Boy Quilt, he will too! I love your Valances so nice and crisp against all the White!! Shari you have been such a Great Cheerleader, it has been wonderful working with you!! Huggs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteLoove your red gingham curtain.So lovely! And the skirts look very nice. There is always so much to do in and around the house. It's getting very nice. Love your fire place very much.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much taking time and cheering us all for this bloghop. It is really appreciated!
The red gingham curtains are lovely. Can't wait to see part 2. And the skirts are nice. Modesty is so refreshing! You're been a busy girl this summer!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have been busy this past summer. I used to sew a lot of my casual clothing. Great job on all your projects and looking forward to seeing Part 2 of your curtains.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have been busy. I can't imagine what I would do if my sewing area had to be under construction for any length of time. I dare say it would probably not be a pretty sight. :-) I'm impressed that you cut out pattern and fabric for skirts a couple of years ago and that they still fit you. Good for you. hehehe I love the curtain - part 1. I too ma participating in the rush hour hop and can't wait to see the rest of the curtains. Now my mind is swirling with possibilities. Thanks for being our cheerleader and for sharing all your creations with us!
ReplyDeleteHi Shari! It was so special to have a little peek into your family. I am so sorry to be responding late, but this hasn't been my best week ;) It is sooo exciting to set up a new sewing room. I also can't believe you were a cheerleader AND doing all that work at home. I have to admit, I forget about making things for myself. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteYou are a SUPER cheerleader...thank you!
Yes! Red gingham curtains. Neat. Nice tour and refreshing to see.
ReplyDeleteYou had a really busy summer! Thank you for allowing all of us a peak into your life. I like the skirts, love the quilt and those curtains are just so cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Shari,
ReplyDeleteyour blogpost is great, thanks for sharing.
Love your gingham curtains and your new header is great.
I wish you lots of happy hours in your sewingstudio.
Liebe Grüße
Bente
Shari...you've had a very busy summer. You have accomplished a LOT...home renovations, yard work and sewing a variety of summer sewing projects. Mix up the projects and you never tire of sewing. A very sweet little quilt for your friends new baby...love the red gingham curtains and the sweet cross stitch fabric cards. I'll be back to see what you have created for the 'Rush Hour' blog hop. Thanks for sharing a wee part of your daily life and for being a fabulous head cheerleader!! Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteWow what a summer. Your gingham curtains are wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what else you are creating. Your cross stitch card is so cute. Great Job.
ReplyDeleteWoW, you've been a busy beaver along with son and hubby. Loved seeing all the various parts of your summer. I'll be back for part 2.. cya soon!!
ReplyDeleteYour gingham curtains are so refreshing. My mother in law made some for her kitchen too and I always smile when I walk in. Love the building your hubby built for your wood. That is too cool!
ReplyDeleteLove your curtains. And your skirts are wonderful. Nice way to alter your top as well. Great projects!
ReplyDeleteShari, first off, the postcards in your header say it all! And I loved your letter to Riley Blake Designs! You've helped save gingham! It looks like a wonderful, busy summer. Can't wait to see part 2 of your gingham curtains.
ReplyDeleteThe gingham curtains look great at the window, and the other summer projects were also great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a great cheerleader for the blog hop and for sharing your projects. Nice skirts for work and I love how you alter the tops so they are not revealing (more people need to do this-haha!) The gingham curtains look so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteLooks llike gingham is a popular choice for curtains---very classic, I thought! It is a wonder that you had anytime to sew with herding us bloggers and everything happening in your home! (Yeah, I might have been the one that used that term, LOL) THX for all you did to make this a successful hop, Shari!
ReplyDeleteHi Shari, what great projects. Sorry this comment is late, It has been one of those weeks and I am so behind with everything!!!!!! Hugs, Susie x
ReplyDeleteShari, sorry to be behind schedule commenting the projects, but the kiddies have the flue.... terrible, not the flue of course, but lack of MY time.....
ReplyDeleteI always sew my skirts myself, I like them long and african, and that is why I just love long skirts, like yours!
And your curtains are perfect, I also used some gingham to make the borders, just make them special, like yours!
Thank you soooo much for being such a great cheerleader!
Gingham curtains always look so cool, love the wood shed your dh and son built, looks great.
ReplyDeleteThat read gingham curtain is cute! Red is my favorite too! Your house renovations are coming along quite nicely.Love the fireplace.
ReplyDeleteAlso these skits seem to be super comfy!
Oh forgot to mention the main one. Those cross-stitch cards are SUPERB!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have been super busy. I love the sweet little gingham curtains. I made some over the summer also. Cute skirts!
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