It's one of those funny days here in Vermont when the sky goes from sunny to snowy and back and forth and back and forth again. I began the morning with a book and tea in bed, my idea of bliss. Our book club is reading The 10,000 Doors of January, by Alex E. Harrow. I have only just started it, but I'm in love already. Harrow's use of language is exquisite.
We have hyacinths, paper whites and tete-a-tetes blooming on the windowsills. That huge bar of lemon yellow soap by the sink there came home with me from Tuscany. I smile every time I use it, memories stirred by scent.
We have hyacinths, paper whites and tete-a-tetes blooming on the windowsills. That huge bar of lemon yellow soap by the sink there came home with me from Tuscany. I smile every time I use it, memories stirred by scent.
I cast on a "Hatch" watch cap for Batman. The pattern is by Brooklyn Tweed, and the Arbor yarn is a color called "treehouse", which Batman picked out last time we were at Gather Here.
When Batman and I rummaged through the closets to find his legislative wardrobe, we culled some very worn out dress shirts. I recently "harvested" some and have some fun projects started/on the drawing board using the various parts. The quilts of Gee's Bend remind me of the value and beauty of using what's on hand.
But really, let's get on to the giveaway winner! I appreciated your thoughtful comments on my last post. I found 2 emails related to the giveaway and 5 comments here on sewandsowlife, and I pulled a random name from the group. The winner of the needle case and zip pouch is...Laura, who sent a lovely email. Laura, please email me your snail mail address, and I'll get your package in the mail in a jiffy.
Some of us have wandered and meandered together through 11 years here at sewandsowlife , others have joined us along the way. I continue to write as a way to document life here at our "bit of earth", and it tickles me that folks still check in once in a while. I feel like blogging is sort of the pony express of the internet world. People have moved on to so many other platforms. Blogging still feels like a slow and quiet way to share our lives, perfect for those of us who need to take a break from the fray that is modern life.
So, thank you again, dear readers for hanging around. If you have favorite blogs that you still read, would you be willing to leave the names in the comments below?
xo
When Batman and I rummaged through the closets to find his legislative wardrobe, we culled some very worn out dress shirts. I recently "harvested" some and have some fun projects started/on the drawing board using the various parts. The quilts of Gee's Bend remind me of the value and beauty of using what's on hand.
But really, let's get on to the giveaway winner! I appreciated your thoughtful comments on my last post. I found 2 emails related to the giveaway and 5 comments here on sewandsowlife, and I pulled a random name from the group. The winner of the needle case and zip pouch is...Laura, who sent a lovely email. Laura, please email me your snail mail address, and I'll get your package in the mail in a jiffy.
Some of us have wandered and meandered together through 11 years here at sewandsowlife , others have joined us along the way. I continue to write as a way to document life here at our "bit of earth", and it tickles me that folks still check in once in a while. I feel like blogging is sort of the pony express of the internet world. People have moved on to so many other platforms. Blogging still feels like a slow and quiet way to share our lives, perfect for those of us who need to take a break from the fray that is modern life.
So, thank you again, dear readers for hanging around. If you have favorite blogs that you still read, would you be willing to leave the names in the comments below?
xo
Truly...yours is at the top of my list because I love Vermont and it's a way for me to stay connected. I picked up issue #10 (Vermont) of Quiltfolk and am savoring every page. Was excited to see your quilt in there! My next favorite blog is "Small Things" by Ginny Sheller. She is a Mom with a large family that homeschools and shares her ups and downs with all of us. She is a reader, knitter and sells soaps and other items.
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