A flying visit.

A close friend of our family's Mom passed away unexpected. We knew her well and she was very dear to us. So this past weekend we travelled for her celebration of life. Her favourite time of year was Christmas.

We were blessed with good weather, the sun was shining brightly and the skies were blue. There was a nip in the air, but for November to have weather like this, is a blessing. Many came from far and wide to remember her.

With a full moon to guide our path and a brilliant sunrise to wake us up. It helped lift our spirits, no matter the somber occassion or how tired we were. She rests in peace now, leaving behind a loving husband, two daughters, grandchildren and Archie. She will be missed by us all.

In loving memory of Margot.

Oops! I ran out of yarn..

The yarn was bought on my recent trip to South Africa, a 100g ball of yarn. I figured it would be enough, except this happened with twenty more rows to go.

Needless to say, this was not going to work. So back to the drawing board. The yarn is back into a ball and it will wait until something else pops up to knit.

Block number four for the birthday QAL.

Block number five.

Block number six.

Block number seven.

We Remember!

Our ancestors had strong moral values, they believed in freedom and lived their lives by it. They did not hesitate to join their countries calls for them to unite and fight for what is right and make our world a better place to live in. The last two world wars was a reality and they wanted all of us to have a better world to live in, a free world without wars! Today we honour them and we salute them, the sacrifice they made for us. We respect them. They understood more than anybody else, just what the price of freedom entailed. Many of them gave their lives, for the gift of freedom. We will continue to work hard to honour them and the sacrifice they made for all of us! Thank you for our, past, today and our tomorrow. We are humbled and blessed by your gift to all of us, a future and the promise of a better world we can all call home. May we guard this gift for future generations to come!

Birthday blocks…

Earlier this year I started the Birthday blocks quilt along.

Two blocks got made and then life got really busy. This week when the world was going crazy, the cutting table got cleared and some more blocks got cut and sewn.

Three more blocks happened.

Also started a seven hour toddler sweater.

In the garden this week before the frost got to the last of the cosmos flowers, a bumblebee was still visiting the flowers...

Slowly getting back into the swing of things.

On the cutting table leftover Winnie the Pooh quilt fabrics have been waiting to be used to create a fabric basket, over the course of the weekend it finally happened. It will be used to place a few gifts in for a little baby girl.

Found this outfit on a recent trip to South Africa.

Also started and finished my very first child mitten.

A few things followed me home from Gitta's. Some pieces of edged aida cloth for decorations, it is easy to stitch on this soft fabric.

A magazine and some embroidery blank towels. The samples in the magazine is shown with mushrooms on them, in the magazine is some beautiful sunflowers which caught my eye!

Field trip to Gitta’s.

Diane called and asked if I was up for a trip to our favourite stitching shop Gitta's down at the Lakeshore? After spending yesterday cleaning and getting everything ready for fall and winter, still a bit more to do. A break from it all was definitely required. So off we went this morning and fun we had.

The window as one walked in the front door on the one side.

The bench in the window had two pieces displayed on it.

Lots of frames to choose from and the framing and stretching is done on the premises. This is a family business, started by Kathryn's Mom.

A Chatelaine awaiting its turn to be framed!

Floss, silk and wool in every shade.

Hoops and hangers to display every stitched piece.

Lots of kits, needle minders and fabric to stitch treasures to your hearts content.

Many samples stiched and framed adorn the shop, around every nook and unexpected places.

Many decorations all finished and dangling from the ceiling...

Halloween is enjoyed by young and old.

Treasures in very shapes and sizes, from beginner to advance. The work and designs cater for everyone on their stitching journey.

A bucket list shop everyone should visit, even if they do not stitch! Original designs unique to the shop!

We are blessed to be able to go and enjoy every visit, no matter the weather.