Happenings

 


Good morning! How are you and what have you been up to since the last time we met (on this blog!). I've been busy these days. I see the grandchildren frequently and am so happy they live near by. I've also been busy working on projects for the new baby that is due near the end of September. 

At the beginning of July, I started a watercolor monthly challenge by Emma Jane Lefebve on YouTube which has been quite enjoyable. Of course, I can't do daily when I'm traveling or busy but I have consistently painted when I do have time. The videos are short and sweet. I love that. My paper is not the best so I'm not getting the results that I would like, however, I am showing up and creating a routine that is what I really wanted to achieve.



I've also been stitching every single day for at lease an hour and I'm in the 'groove'.  I love this baby sampler design because it's simple and fast. 


Now for the sad knitting of the baby sweater.  I'm knitting from deep stash and this skein of yarn is plagued with breaks all within the skein, so I cannot blame it on kitten Holly from way back when. Also the break is one ply out of three which makes me believe it's a manufacturing issue. I will have a bazillion threads to bury when this little sweater is done!



 


 




Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJuly 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM

    Oh dear... that yarn! How sad! :( I have tossed my stash and don't have enough of anything that will work for baby sweaters... sigh.

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  2. LeftycrafterJuly 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM

    Your watercolor is great! Boo for the yarn breaks. I sm sure it is frustrating. Good job on the hour a day stitching. I pulled my xs out yesterday but only worked on it for about 30 minutes. Yarn crafts go so much quicker than xs.

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  3. Joyful in His PresenceJuly 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM

    I'm so sorry about the yarn for the baby sweater. It makes for so much more work.
    On the other hand, your painting is beautiful! And I am proud of you for showing up and for being happy with what you are creating.
    Above all, I'm so delighted for you that your grandchildren are so close by now. What a blessing from the Lord. xx

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  4. MonicaJuly 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM

    You are so talented! So many things going and Grands! :) LOL! Hope you have a great week!

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  5. Mary KirklandJuly 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM

    Spending time with the grandkids is always fun.

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