I had hoped to get a small quilt quilted and ready to hand bind for our weekend camping trip, but that did not happen. Shortly before we were to leave town I thought I'd prep this little wool applique from a quiltalong Cheri Payne is doing. (I really wasn't going to join, I just needed hand work!) LOL
Now, with all of that said, I had such a fun time this weekend - 20 people including kids, 24 including dogs! That I didn't make one stitch in that project!! LOL
This is the Columbia River which divides Oregon and Washington state. Our view looking west.....
The view looking east.
This is the view of Mt Hood while going over that big bridge.
Each morning I walked through the orchards savoring the peacefulness and seeing all bountiful fruit!
We've got some dog lovers in the family.
A fun and tiring weekend....
For Porter and Elsa.
I hope to have something quilty to show on Wednesday.
Quilters are such lovely people. We've all been there ... forgot thread, forgot scissors, forgot rotary cutter, etc. We will always lend a hand to a fellow stitcher!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you cut and feeze some of those cherries for smoothies?
ReplyDeleteWhen you spit out the seeds 15# of cherries isn't really so much. hahahahahaha
ReplyDeleteBeautiful countryside. I've been wanting to take that river cruise up the Columbia.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!! Such a sweet story!! Gorgeous camping pics!
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ReplyDeletebeen there, done that with the cherries. Reminded me of a time long ago when my friend and I drove thru the valley in california sharing a huge bag of cherries and spitting seeds out the windows. It was so hot and the cherries were so good!
Hahaha, I wondered what you d do with all those cherries when I saw you were cherry picking! I guess wash/ dry well/ freeze then put them in snack sized baggies? Lovely on a hot day. Or possibly one can make jelly w/out pitting the cherries, I m not sure [bec jelly is strained?]. Making jam doesn t exactly sound like you tho.... Love that the shop helped you...their soaps look lovely. [most drug stores & litle groceries sell simple needle and thread packs, if you get stuck again].
ReplyDeleteLove the story of the woman who sold you the thread. Don't know if I would have thought to ask. : )
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun camping group!
Can't wait to visit the Columbia River Gorge again. Haven't been there for so long, but plan on going through in August.
I grew up in Oregon and although I love living in England photos of home always make me a bit homesick. I especially miss the cherries and the wineries.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I'm homesick just looking at your pictures. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country. Looks like you all had fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country. Looks like you all had fun.
ReplyDeletePorter is being so patient with the kids. He's such a good dog. The pictures of the countryside intrigue me. I've never been to that part of the country. It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a family camping trip!
ReplyDeleteFamily time beats stitching time - unless you can fit in both! Happy times!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only fanatic that has to have handwork when going on A trip! We're getting ready for another trip and I'm getting my projects ready and worrying that I won't have enough. Usually I have way more than I could possibly do! Looks like you had a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos...... more NW homesickness! So nice to see the dogs, very glad you took Elsa! She seems to fit in nicely, and looks happy. I haven't been sewing either, my medallion is prepped, just needs stitching.
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos...... more NW homesickness! So nice to see the dogs, very glad you took Elsa! She seems to fit in nicely, and looks happy. I haven't been sewing either, my medallion is prepped, just needs stitching.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had great camping weather! Not to mention the scenery!!
ReplyDeleteFUN!!!
Incredible, we have the same dog!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible, we have the same dog!!
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