Week 6 & 7 - I Did It!

Yes, I did it.  I handed in my resignation to the library. On March 16th, after I close and lock the library, I will no longer be employed.  And I can't wait.  I've been there for just shy of 15 years.  And I am soooooooooo looking forward to no more alarm clocks, no more dealing with people with ideas of superiority, no more having to drive (or not) to work in the winter.  

I plan on spending a lot of time quilting and taking over most of the cooking. Those of you who know me, know that I have rarely cooked during most of the almost 46 years I've been married.  But if I'm stopping work, then it's only fair that I take back some of the meal planning and preparations since John will still be working.  I see lots of crock pot meals and casseroles in the future of this household.  

Last weekend I stitched several more rows from past Row by Row kits.  Here are the ones from Salt Lake City 2017 and Phoenix 2018.

Last week we had Presidents' Day holiday on Monday and Tuesday is my regular day off...I took advantage of that and signed up for a 2 day workshop in machine embroidery.  I had so much fun!  In 2 days I completed 6 projects.  Lookee!

What you see here are an adult apron with a mixer ad mixing bowl applique, a tea towel and towel holder, a hot pad, a bread basket, and a recipe card cover.  I'm not a turquoise and pink kinda girl but these are really lovely items.  I see some more items of this sort coming off my machine in the future.  

Additionally, I worked up a decorative pillow this morning.  

This was so fun to make.  It's only 4 inches by 8 inches.  I did one for Christmas and have plans to do one for Easter.  I'll show you once it's done.  

Have a wonderful week, my faraway friends. Thanks for stopping by.