A Perfect Pandemic Vacation

I don’t leave the house much, let alone go on vacation 

 But our week at the cabin in the north woods seemed perfect this year!

We spent many hours in our kayaks.

We love watching the loon families.

I love time spent in a kayak.

I saw a creature swimming quickly across the river at one point and had to follow it to see what it was

 We’ve seen muskrats, otters and mink in the past.

This time it was ...

A snake! I’m not sure what kind of snake, but it sure could swim fast!

I brought this tote bag filled with one EPP project, two wool appliqué projects, and countless cross stitch projects 😉

So what did I work on?

 I did some wool appliqué on the golf course as is tradition.

 I finished

 June Truckin Along

By Stitching with the Housewives 

(I was close to finishing before we left.)

And I finished an abbreviated version of

July Truckin Along

By Stitching with the Housewives

We didn’t go out for dinner as we usually would, but cooked at our cabin instead.

And we didn’t shop much but there were a few shops that we were comfortable going to as masks were required and social distancing and hand sanitizing enforced.

 I was so happy to find some treasures are River’s Edge Antiques & Quilt Loft.

This needle and pin book was destined to return to Chicago and the etched scissors are so sweet.

I found a few thimbles for my collection

When I got home I discovered a tiny note stuck in this thimble advertising Monarch Ranges - what a treasure!

And the find that made my heart skip a beat:

A baby shoe last with the unfinished baby shoe still on it.❤️

Look at the amazing sole

Size 2 - so tiny!

It does my heart and soul good to spend some time in nature!

Mom and I are hoping to go on a little adventure in a week.

Please keep your fingers crossed for us that it will be safe for us to do so.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

The Lord Almighty is with us;

    the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Blessings, Patti

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

More of My Week in the North Woods Unplugged

Of course our week up north had to include stitching at the cabin

and stitching on the golf course.

We had to do some antiquing as well.

I saw some lovely things,

but I tried to be good.

This display just looks like vacation.

I had to visit River's Edge Antiques and Quilt Loft once or maybe twice... lol

I was thrilled that this lovely shop was featured in the

  Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine!

Congratulations Gail!

Gail was busy kitting on one of my visits.

Aren't these fabrics lovely?!

Here is Gail's gorgeous quilt that was featured in the magazine.

Beautiful calming colors.

I made a little progress while on vacation:

working on a Maggie Bonanomi design

and a Primitive Gatherings English Paper Piecing project.

Unfortunately, I haven't picked up either project since I've been home, 

but I so enjoyed them while up north.

By the way, several people asked about the beautiful lodge that we visited. 

It is Garmisch Inn in Cable, Wisconsin.

so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

~Romans 15:6-7

Blessings, Patti