In the last 24 hours...

I finished the edging on those 12 granny squares.  I need to make more.

Fatty and I built some raised garden beds last night.  I spent today tracking the sun to make sure we place them in the *perfect* spot.

I ran out of potting soil for the geraniums and impatiens.  I went and bought more and picked up a new hammer while I was at Home Depot

I went to the bank and the post office then stopped by the bookstore to see if they had the new issue of Stitch.  They did.  There are some projects I definitely want to try.  I was happy to see that one is by Melissa.

I took the girls for haircuts - a nice summer bob for Kate, a trim for Jane.

I cut out a skirt and am ready to start sewing .

And just when I thought I had that silly cat all figured out, she decided that peonies are not for her.

Thank goodness.

Comments

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Oooo, I love Stitch! It's fast becoming my favorite sewing magazine.

[Sarah Jackson]

busy busy!!

I picked up Stitch in San Diego. There are several things that I'm excited about, including Melissa's projects. Yay!

[Sally]

Wow, what an industrious day - makes you feel good when all goes to plan - looks like your have tos and want tos are evening out very well.

[Sarah Jane]

whew! i'm tired just reading it!

[melissa]

melissa has a project? I'll go find it!

[betsy]

Jeezum. You are one crazy productive girl. I can't wait to see what you're growing in your beds. xo

[kathryn]

i wonder what it was about the peonies...

[darlene]

can't wait to see some of your new projects! have never seen stitch, might have to look for it.

[sherry]

holy cow! you had a day...thank goodness for the sweet smell of peonies and the lovely softness of a cute kitty. sherry

[emily]

you've been busy!

[Dawn Suzette]

Oh... looking forward to seeing those beds...
And of course your projects!!

[Rebecca]

Oh, so you had a slow day, huh? The busy life of a mom.

[beki]

I think I need to track down a copy.

[homegrownlife]

Your day sound full of important, useful and beautiful things... just perfect!

[Katie]

What a full day! I'm growing geraniums this summer too. They're red and lovely. Hope yours burst into bloom soon!

[leya]

and the day came when you found the flowers that weren't in danger of getting nibbled...I hope that day comes for me sometime soon.

I must get some peonies and see what happens.

[Modern Crush]

Scout! I love your kitty!

[melissa f.]

thanks erin!! you might want to try stiff interfacing for the brim to give it a little oomph. i just used flannel for that one.

i feel like stitch had another good, solid issue, don't you? something for everybody. i'm happy they are planning another one for fall.

[blair]

I have been pouring over Stitch myself, its full of really good projects.

And, I have yet to figure Gracie out. I don't think I ever will.

[molly]

i loved that pillow melissa had in Stitch.

I gave E a summery bob haircut yesterday--her perched on top of the washing machine (note to self: not a good idea, when there is clean wash inside b/c all the hair falls in). But I chopped a little too much out of her bangs. I'm telling myself it looks very european.

happy weekend, e.
xo.

[molly]

by the way, E would be elizabeth, not emma--thank goodness.the poor girl would have been mortified. elizabeth takes it all in stride, of course. :)

[Debra]

What a fabulous post over at Lecia's. You have a lovely blog here Erin. May I first say-I had never been a fan of Granny squares~ until I saw these- LOVE the color combination. I may need to learn how to do those- any special books to read? I already know the very basics crochet stitches...

[Emily]

What a beautiful photo! Great blog, by the way!