The pattern pictured below was released last month. I didn't get a chance to post it earlier. This design was done by Barb and I love her sense of humor. The cat and birds seem to be very friendly! Corey my new dog, says we need to design one with a dog now. He's assured me, he loves birds! (Maybe for dinner.)
All the Hills Echoed, number #4 should be in your local shop now.
I know we haven't exactly keep to the every month scheme ....but summer happens! My vegetable garden has been calling to me this year. I've grown about a thousand Roma tomatoes and been making and freezing tomato soup and other "all things tomato." My freezer is almost full. I also took a week off to ride my bike along the Katy Trail in Missouri. My friend Becky volunteered to go with me but in truth, I rode mostly about 1/4 mile behind her the whole way. She is in better shape than me. We rode a bit over 200 miles. I'm ready to go again if you can believe it! If you want to go just let me know.
Barb and I have been teaching more this year too. We love traveling and seeing all of you!
And, to top everything off, my daughter Laura is getting married in Denver! I haven't had to do much as she and Tyson have planned everything. We just send checks! October 7th is their day....so much fun coming up!
The pattern below is the newest one in our Christmas Series. It is adapted from an antique piece that captured my eye. The large floral border is my favorite part. This was such an easy stitch. This one will be in shops very soon.
Here's a picture of M. Bowker's antique piece. Her sampler is joyous!
I have to share two photos from my bike ride too. Becky is posing in front of this enormous rock. She's looking really glad to have biked so far! After taking her picture, I was going to do the same pose. Then, I noticed something under the stone's ledge. (Look just behind Becky's right foot.)
I'm fairly brave....but not two copperheads brave. (See the smaller snake on the right too?) I think the small toad on the far left saved her life. Wonder how many of those were under the ledge. I'm thinking there were more than those 1
two. Becky swears she checked under the stone for snakes before standing there.
Hope you have all had a lovely summer and got to see the fabulous eclipse on Monday!
Until later,
Alma
- Wednesday, August 23, 2017
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