There are projects upon projects in process everywhere at the farmhouse! This hand-sewn quilt is a true labor of love and I can’t wait to share the story about it someday soon. Right now, I’m in the process of quilting it by hand, working on it little by little. I also pulled out a cross-stitch project and have worked on that as well. Feeling really motivated to finish what I’ve started…this may be a new goal for 2022!
Skim coating in the laundry room has begun! It’s back breaking work, but working beautifully and I couldn’t be happier.
We’re reading Anne of Green Gables for book club this month – one of my favorites! There’s something so soothing about L.M. Montgomery’s writing that puts me right to sleep. I only get through a few chapters before my eyes start drooping at night.
Our first attempt at cast iron deep dish pizza!
Our oven has been on its way out and has been extra wonky this week; sometimes it overcooks and sometimes it barely browns at all! We knew that with the current supply chain issues, we might have problems buying a replacement…and oh man, were we right. After calling around, we discovered that there were no ovens available in the size we needed. None! I was having a minor panic attack, brainstorming all the alternative ways I could cook meals and bread and all the things, when nothing short of a God moment occurred! Mark spoke to an appliance associate at Home Depot who casually mentioned that he had this “really old” model that was brand new but way in the back of the warehouse and it wasn’t even in the system and should he check and see if it might work? Of course we said yes and miracles of all miracles, IT WAS PERFECT. He gave us $100 off because it was an “older” model and while it still cost a pretty penny, I am so grateful we were able to find one at all in these crazy times. Now to figure out how to remove and install an oven…
I’m glad you were able to find an oven, I love when everything falls into place
Me too!
What a story about the oven!
I have been teaching myself embroidery (but it’s not that hard!) and working on a small stitch sampler. It is a good small thing to work on when I want to do something with my hands but don’t have the time for working in my sewing space.
I also made a cassava crust pizza recently and it’s great. Your deep dish cast iron looks awesome!
I love cross stitching and hand quilting for that same reason – so nice to pick up and work for a few minutes instead of lugging out my sewing machine and supplies from the closet. Do you have pictures of your sewing space? I would love to create a little nook here someday.
English Paper Piecing and hand-quilting are the definition of patience and perseverance. Your quilt is lovely–can’t wait to see the finished product! It’s amazing how some things, like hard-to-get appliances, just fall into place.
Patience and perseverance – YES! I have a few quilts in mid-completion and I’d love to finish them this year. Hoping I can keep this momentum going! 🙂