I have been missing because the contractors arrived and the reno began. We are still sorting through "stuff" and deciding what should go where, and if there is a way to give stuff to people who can use it.
We have made 2 trips to drop off Ewaste, 5 bags of books have gone to the annual church book sale, fabric and patterns have gone to be freecycled, along with kitchen items, toys, and other useful things. Sadly, some of the "stuff" just has to be thrown away. No one wants old textbooks, broken plastic items, and other such treasures. Some days I feel like my head might explode from all the decisions.
When the workers get too noisy, I have been hiding, either knitting in the sunroom with the pets, or spending time organizing my sewing stuff.
These are my very alert guardians.
I have gotten some knitting finished.
These are my April socks.
And a pair of baby socks.
I finished one fingerless mitt, but then spring arrived. I must finish the second one.
Easter came, and I made a family favourite, Easter cupcakes.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the forming of the United Church of Canada. The local region decided to make a quilt to commemorate the occasion, with one block for each "pastoral charge". I don't know who is going to put the blocks together, but I was asked to make the block for our congregation. (What were they thinking?)
This is my block. It is a six inch block, and I was asked for 4 sections about the church. Just try to do four ideas as 3 inch triangles. Everyone seems happy with it, so it is off the join the rest.
While I have been organizing my sewing room, I have been rewarding myself with a few minutes of sewing. Just a small project I can work on in small bursts. Today, I finished this little bag from 2 1/2" squares of Shweshwe fabric. I discovered I had been gifted with a bag of scrap strips from someone else's quilt. I don't remember who gave it to me.
Spring is finally here, so I have some pictures of our gardens.
I saw a cute couple looking for a new home, the other day. They were checking out our backyard.
I think they decided that there were too many dogs in our block, so they have gone elsewhere.
Well done on the church block - not an easy thing with those four small triangles! You have managed to achieve some completed projects too. Love seeing your spring garden pics, especially your forsythia. I understand what it's like going through a reno, it's not fun.
ReplyDeleteKeeping calm and finding peace is one of the best things to deal with the crazy of renovating a home. Spring helps. You have some incredible helpers and having a creative outlet is the best. Soon you will have a new space and you can enjoy your home again.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you did well with that block for the church -- 3" triangles and all! And your garden is lovely. Out here on the rolling prairie I have one lone tulip (and lots of not-blooming leaves), but my wildflowers are starting to show up and everything is in bud (ornamental fruit trees and a BIG willow). I agree too that knitting is one of the best ways to bring peace in times of upheaval!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate I think your block is sweet and very meaningful. I grew up in the United Church and loved it. Your garden flowers are lovely. My daffodils are open and trees are budding here in Beckwith but still cool temps esp. early morning. Happy Stitching from me!
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