Remembering Summer Days in the North Woods

Gosh, where has this month gone?!

I'm back from my fabulous trip with the Bittersweet Stitching Sisters.

I can't wait to tell you all about it, but want to catch up from my summer first. 

while in the north woods, we did some antiquing

I had this fabulous bonnet in my hand, but decided to leave it for someone that could display it well.

I didn't have room for these great pieces either...

but these buttons did come home with me

as did these embroidery cards

some fabric samples

needles from the Columbian Exposition in Chicago and a great pin disc.

We visited Copper Falls. We haven't been there for several years.

Love those roots

It's hard to capture the grandeur

and the sounds of the rushing water really makes it.

we went golfing

There were warnings that this was a steep hill.

Oh my! I felt like I was on a roller coaster!

Of course I stitched ;)

but tried to watch for the good shots to add my congratulations.

I spent as much time as I could in a kayak

enjoying the peaceful surroundings

I love watching the eagles

soaring above. And once when rounding a bend I startled

a loon bringing up his lunch

he decided I wasn't a threat and continued his fishing, bringing up the fish to eat.

I wish that I could do this every day...

such a stunning area.

Of course I had to visit and shop at Rivers Edge Antiques & Quilt Loft.

and I had to buy this pattern, because while on vacation I finished this:

"Summer Wild Flowers"

designed and kitted by Wooden Spool Designs

I love the wool and the backing / binding fabric is absolutely perfect!

I'm so happy with this finish :)

It's as pretty as my zinnias :)

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;

    I will be exalted among the nations,

    I will be exalted in the earth.”

~Psalm 46:10

Blessings, Patti