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It felt like a week full of transitions and adjustments here, with travel plans being reconsidered, and spring giving way to summer (maybe).
On Sunday, I had to do an emergency repair on a certain bear’s most favoritest toy. Obviously the most important project of the week.
I spent what felt like forever basting lines in shifty cotton fabric for pleats. Many, many lines.
I found this book that I had forgotten about and studied up a bit. Partner helped with some diagrams and helpful advice. And loaned me his camera! Must get out for a walk this week and try it out.
We had every type of weather except snow this week–a thunderstorm, frost, high winds with blowing dust, record high temperatures . . . . I hauled out my bins of summer clothing and I’m trying to figure out what to do about it; can I store away my fleece? should I unpack my tank tops?
While I work on that problem, I put away our comforter and got the spring linens on the bed . . .
. . . and switched to my summer purse.
(Both are made from this pattern, which I seriously love. Super pattern and great bag.)
I took my mother out for another walk on Thursday, and we literally walked to the end of the road.
I had lots of the cooking mojo this week and was really happy with what I made (with the result that I ate too much, but there’s no need to get into that).
Last night’s dinner was Moroccan Grilled Kefta with leftover brown rice and Spanish Romesco Sauce from the chicken I grilled earlier in the week. (It was quite an international meal, come to think of it, because we had naan bread with the Kefta, too.)
My plan for today–in addition to cooking another fabulous dinner–is to get the purple blouse done or close to it. In addition to all the sewing projects I wrote about yesterday, I’ve had a request for a custom cycling cap, so there’s plenty of crafting to be done.
Have a creative week, everybody!
STH
Thimberlina said:
Ooooo, like the cap pattern – could make them for me for golf and matching clothes!
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sthlivingincolor said:
Yeah, I bet they’d be great for lots of outdoorsy activities. I’m going to do a muslin for the cap soon, and I’ll let you know how it works. Did you take a look at her Flickr group? Lots of cute fabrics there!
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Thimberlina said:
Yea, I did, they’re amazing! Good luck with the Muslim 👒
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Natalie said:
Your Kefta & sauce sounds delicious 🙂 We also changed our bedding to the lighter option this week…though I’m now regretting it after a couple of cool evenings!
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sthlivingincolor said:
Thanks, Natalie! I’ve been keeping a throw on the bed in case I get cold . . . the two cats sleeping on my legs also help. 😉
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Lynn said:
Your weather sounds very much like ours. We never know what we’re going to get from day to day or even from hour to hour.
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sthlivingincolor said:
Spring is a pretty crazy time here–difference in temp between morning and afternoon is often 30-40 degrees.
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Stephanie said:
You’re so full of good ideas! I love the cycling cap (putting that link away for future reference). Your cooking is to die for. I love food…I had to stare at the photo for a few seconds. PS One of my favourite things in life is changing the linens. There is nothing like fresh linens!
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sthlivingincolor said:
Thank you! And thanks for reminding me that I need to make that Kefta again–that was so good!
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