Yesterday my husband suggested a hike out in a local desert park…normally I would have said yes…but…dogs aren’t allowed in this park. And I felt like sewing..WITH a machine!! So I said I would dog sit…hee hee! So I set up the machine and I was in heaven. We have been away for almost a month and a half now and I have got to admit…I MISS MY SEWING ROOM! I miss just popping in and sewing, dropping things and then returning later to sew some more.
In a trailer it is a big deal to set things up…and with another person mixed in with the mess, it’s not that much fun. So I was in heaven…
So I finished the blocks…
And got ten rows done…
I know some of you are tired of looking at Rouenneries by French General…well not me! I love this fabric! Would you believe it is just arriving in Canada! My motto…better late than never!!
Oh and the dogs…got a lovely walk and a long visit with their friends at the dog park!
What did I miss on the hike? Some pretty spectacular scenery!
Oh well…a quilters got to do, what a quilters got to do…:o)
Have a marvellous Monday and Happy Hiking Quilting!
the wool quilt at the top of your page, is it a lori smith pattern?
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You did get a lot done! Love those fabrics too. I'll take sewing over hiking any day!
ReplyDeleteI'll take sewing over hiking, too. I do my daily walks but don't like hiking - ick! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be a beautiful quilt, Paulette.
Looking great, Paulette. It's going to be a stunner when finished.
ReplyDeleteGood call! I do like a nice hike, though, especially when it's NOT pouring rain. It would be hard to leave doggie at home and hike without him. I bet your pups were happy you stayed home with them and 10 rows done, well, that's icing, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on your quilt. It's amazing what we can do when we have the 'urge' to stitch instead of go on a hike...
ReplyDeleteI can understand wanting some me time to quilt. When we go on trips, I only take small projects, don't think I would like lugging my machine around.
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I love a good hike, but sometimes it's so nice just to sew! Very nice quilt and you got so much done! Woo-Hoo!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is coming along beautifully and who could ever get sick of Rouenneries. And you can place the hike photo near the machine and do both at once! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is looking darling, I'm not at all sick of seeing pictures of it either! I love seeing them!
ReplyDeleteI love it! French General is one of my favorites! I have a little shop and am eagerly looking forward to their next line which is coming out in March! I didn't keep any of Rouenneries for myself! I won't make that mistake with their next line-lol! I'm making a little quilt from Blush right now and I agree that it's fun to get back to the sewing room! Love the quilt! Cheery wave from Bev!
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I hear you! But oh that scenery is just beautiful! Of course, the hiking scenery was too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that your DH is so understanding and he even shared pictures. Your quilt looks like a fun one to piece.....Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteI think it was very noble of you to forgo the walking to dog-sit. You deserve a medal for that.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you'd left your sewing room behind..lol!! You make me smile Paulette! I've been 'lurking', following you each day on your travels and have loved every minute of it, Thankyou for sharing....LOVED the Country Loft...just a teensy bit jealous...hahaha! I'll keep on lurking and enjoying your travels with you!
ReplyDeleteLove Wendy x
I'll never tired of looking at Rouenneries Paulette! I don't own any so I have to enjoy yours!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun group! I wish I could join! but I am there in spirit for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove the swirly toppers. So innovative and yeah, two of those babies in one day would give me that look in the eyes for sure!
A wonderful fun blog to have read, thanks.
Someone had to take care of the dogs :)
ReplyDeleteAs I was scrolling through your posts, catching up, I stopped here and said "HEY" that's my next quilt! As in, for real! I recently saw the quilt at an LQS done in different fabrics and liked it. I thought it would be something fairly easy. (I need to balance my challenging projects with easier ones.) I'm doing it in Moda's Patisserie by Fig Tree Quilts. Nice to see it has the positive "stamp" of Paulette's approval. Yours is looking beautiful!
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