Hello! Saturday's Song. Slow Stitching. Stash Report.

Hello!

Hello There!  I took an unexpected break that started with Dad being hospitalized, me getting sick, prepping for a wedding and a wonderful trip that extended from San Clemente to Carmel by the Sea, CA!  The prep for the trip was crazy as we all lost at least a week when Dad was sick.  

But, the wedding - which took place at Dana Point - was beautiful!  My sister and her husband opted for a "family honeymoon" in Carmel by the Sea.  It was fabulous!  

My son and I had a blast 

taking shadow pictures

at the Carmel beach!

I should be back to regular posting,

though due to life's changes,

I'll probably be posting less often.

Onto our regularly scheduled programming!

Saturday's Song.
I know I usually post an inspirational song, but this was the song my baby sister chose for her Father-Daughter dance - one of Daddy's favorites!  We all cried with joy - especially emotional and grateful that he recovered from his hospital stay.  

As a little girl, 

I would stand on his feet 

as we "danced" to this song, 

among many others 

from this precious time in his life.  

Life is so good! 

Slow Stitching.
Some slow stitching was accomplished on this trip.  I managed to finish hand quilting my "Around the House" embroidered mini quilt by Mollie at Wild Olive!  

I also managed to put in some work on a new project a Nativity Themed Felt Advent Calendar!  I purchased the pattern from Nancy at Do Small Things With Love a long time ago and have finally begun making it!

Actually, I've purchased many of her patterns and am very pleased with her professionalism, creativity and kindness! 

Here's my progress thus far.  For now, the little pieces are glued on.  I used a felting tool (I'll be sharing more later on that) to more securely attach them while I use invisible thread to sew secure the tiny pieces.  I want them to be firmly attached so my grandbabies can play with them.  

Stash Report.
I bought some beautiful yarn near Cannery Row in California and then some more at Michael's when I came home!  I'm definitely in the red!

Fiber Stash Report:  September 17, 2017 (started 6/11/17)
Fabric used this week	11 yds
Fabric used to date	33 1/8 yds
Fabric Added this week	3 3/8  yds
Fabric Added this year	20 ¼  yds
Net Fabric	12 7/8  yds
Yarn used this week	10 oz
Yarn used to date	87 oz
Yarn Added this week	59 oz
Yarn Added to date	94 oz
Net Yarn	-7 oz

  I picked up these yarns at Monarch Knitting which was about a 20 minute walk from Cannery Row.  

This Italian yarn- 

Folio Luxe by Berroco - 

is going to be a beautiful shawl 

for yours truly!

 These skeins of Tandem yarn by Tahki Yarns are going to be two light summer scarves for my daughter and I.  The blue is her perfect shade and matches her eyes perfectly!

Once I got home and visited Micheal's, how could I resist these babies?

 These Caron Cakes 

are precious!

What will they be? 

An afghan?

Or maybe a 

shawl/cardigan like this one?

I've never been so happy to be 

in the red!

It's good to be back!

Linking up to

Sunday Stash at 

Quilt Paint Create

Sunday Slow Stitching 

@Kathy’s Quilts

Sunday Stash 

@ MollieSparkles