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Sunday, April 4, 2021

Slow Stitching over Easter

I have to admit that I’ve been rather slow working on this project, “All Through the Night” by Bonnie Sullivan.  The first three blocks are completed – however I’ve worked on several more of these blocks when I had the correct coloured thread on the needle.  And I’ve also got a couple of other stitchery projects started, just can’t seem to help myself!

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Three blocks done

We decided to stay home for Easter this year instead of heading away in our caravan, I’m getting over my recent procedure and Robin has an appointment straight after Easter.  Reflecting back, we were home over Easter last year (2020), because of New Zealand being in lockdown.  Never mind, I’m sure there will be plenty more caravan trips to look forward to.   But I’ve been keeping creative,  spending time at the sewing machine, and doing a little knitting too.

The roads were very busy when we took a trip to Foxton on Saturday morning to visit the museum Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom.   Caravan club member Sue was taking part in an exhibition with her art group, so we went along to check it out.  And there she was, working on a commission.  All the artists had work on display and we had a lovely time admiring the different styles on show.  I particularly loved the New Zealand scenes, mountains, rivers, farmland and the like.

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Sue and some of her work

It was a lovely day indeed in Foxton, calm and sunny, and at Sue’s suggestion we had a light lunch at Sweet Dreams Café sitting outside under the sun shade.  This gave us ample opportunity for “people watching” as there were streams of visitors walking up and down the foot path, and coming into the café too.

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Lunch at Sweet Dreams.

Today, Sunday, it is quite a bit cooler, so much so that I’ve decided that wearing three quarter length summer trousers is not a good idea any more.  So it’s long trousers today, and my feet are keeping warm clad in my hand knitted blue wooly  socks.  Mind you, our Daylight Saving Time has just finished, so the nights will be getting darker much earlier.

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Warm feet make me happy

The Easter Bunny didn’t come calling to our home this year, we obviously weren’t on his list.  So  we have missed out on marshmallow eggs and on a recent trip to the supermarket we couldn't track down a single Crème Egg.  Just as well we have a packet or two of Hot Cross Buns to enjoy, plus an iced gingerbread bunny each.

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We nibbled on these gingerbread Easter Bunnies

Happy Easter to all, and if you are traveling on the busy roads this long Easter Weekend, safe travels.



16 comments:

Nancy J said...

We are home too, and definitely socks and warm tops time now. Daylight saving, tonight it was so dark so early.And I see a cold snap is coming from the south,Time to find my thicker socks I guess, and sort out some hand stitching.

CathieJ said...

We look forward to Daylight Saving time here as our days are getting longer and it is light later. It has been cold here the last few days so Easter is long pants and sleeves. Hoping to make 60 degrees F over the next week. That art show looks interesting. So glad you could see your friend's works and enjoy a lunch.

Maggie said...

Happy Easter to you and your family. Hope you are feeling better soon. EASTER hot cross buns was in short supply here, so we only got marshmallow Easter eggs. Your stitching is looking beautiful. Bright and happy blue socks. Glad you got to see your friend and enjoy a spot of tea and cake.

Karla (ThreadBndr) said...

Our daylight time change just happened here in the US, too. There's some debate that we may just stay on summer time year round. I wouldn't mind except that it makes the wait for the school bus in the winter very dark.

Your socks look wonderfully warm, there's nothing like hand knit socks!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

and here we are at the point when I will be starting to wear the capri's instead of long pants and wool socks! I didn't buy any Easter candy knowing for sure there will not be any children around or any other adults to enjoy some chocolate. I made a cake for a change and we will certainly enjoy that!

Maria said...

Pretty blocks you’ve stitched....
We also had a nice quiet Easter...
Your friend Sue was working on a lovely painting.
Looks like a good spot to enjoy your nibbles....
Hope you’re feeling better now and all goes well for Robin....

The Cozy Quilter said...

Love those little hand stitched blocks. Your socks look very cozy! Happy Easter. Enjoy your treats!

Karrin Hurd said...

Lovely socks. I waited pretty long to get Easter candy for the grandkids and it was really picked over on Saturday, and I almost didn't find Peeps! Hope you had a Happy Easter!

Quilter Kathy said...

Sounds like a lovely visit to the museum... I can hardly wait to have those kinds of outings again!

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Happy Easter! I stayed home as well since I have appointments coming up. Today promises to be 66° F and I plan to sit in the sun this afternoon and knit. Love your cozy blue socks.

FlourishingPalms said...

Your socks are very pretty. Love that blue color. It's good that you got out to see your friend's artwork, though I understand that you stayed at home for Easter. We stayed home too. Funnily, hubs made pizza and deviled eggs - an odd Easter dinner combination, but definitely delicious!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Those appliqued and embroidered blocks for All Through the Night are so sweet! Your Saturday outing sounded like a lot of fun, too. Yummy gingerbread bunnies!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Happy Easter. Your Bonnie Sullivan blocks are so pretty and those gingerbread bunnies look so yummy! Have a lovely week.

Birthe Marie said...

Happy Easter! Beautiful blocks you have finished! Gingerbread rabbits look delicious. In Norway, we have also recently set the clock to get more daylight.

Karen S said...

Your Christmas stitcheries are lovely. And the is no rush.
Looks like you had a lovely day out, too.
Easter can be a busy time so staying home is not a bad idea. And it looks like you made up for Easter Bunny.
It has turned cold here, too, so the warm clothes are coming out.

Jackie said...

Happy Easter to you as well.

Those ginger bunnies look very tasty.

God bless.