The bag I made for my mother

It is from a pattern called Bow Tucks Tote by Penny Sturges. Pattern numbr ps008.

It was very simple to make. I think this is the 9th one I have made using this pattern and I have one more cut out. I actually started this one last year, but then life happened and I was not able to get back to it to finish it until yesterday. Hope she still wants it and likes the fabrics I chose.

Continuing our "StayCation"

On Our way home from the beach, Sissy and I decided to stop at the park to play. It was such a glorious day, and we didn't know when we would ever get the chance again.

It took us a long time to climb those stairs, but all the children were doing it, so it must be worth it! This little boy almost stepped on us both times he passed us on the stairs.

Once we reached the bottom, sissy was afraid to jump off. The next child to come down the tube actually knocked her into the dirt. I will never hear the end of this..."My best dress...You know I don't like to go fast...etc. etc."

The people in the park all go to the same church, and were having some kind of party, so they invited us to join in. We tried the food. It was called PIZZA, and it was GRAND!

I cant BELIEVE we ate that whole thing! We had never had this kind of food at Evy's house. Sure, her grandchildren were always dropping food, but never this kind.

I thought Pizza was good, but once we had one of these, there is simply nothing better in the world! We tried all three flavors. Sissy liked the chocolate chip cookies, but I liked the oatmeal raisin.

Since It was still early, we thought we would try a few other things that everyone els was doing.

This thing was very popular, but we could not manage to make it work!

After Pizza and Cookies we were very thirsty. One of us (Me) had to jump on the button to get it to work, while the other (sissy) seemed to get all the benefits. Well, she also got very wet too!

(hee hee)

I think Sissy got the worst of it since she was still wet. These guys sure were friendly though.

When we left the park, we saw this place was still open, so after the water fountain fiasco, we decided to buy some lemonade.

Now it is back to the garden for us. Maybe tomorrow we will sleep in and fix up the house.

Evy may be at the happiest place on earth, but this place was nice too.

Our little "StayCation"

While Evy, Her daughter and some of those pesky little children are away in California, we decided to show you what we are doing on our little "StayCation"

My sis and I went to the beach today. It was sunny and 75* with a little breeze. Just perfect!

Sissy took a little swim. I am not a good swimmer, so I stayed on the beach. I brought a good book to read and my sunblock, so I am happy.

Here is my sis in her sunglasses. She thinks she is so cool!

My favorite flip-flops.


We went hunting for seashells, and this is what we found. See the one under the blanket? She is trying to hide it from me because I found it, but she got to it faster and claimed "Finders Keepers".
Now she is just rubbing it in!



Speaking of rubbing it in, it is time for more sunblock.

So, Maybe you are lucky enough to be taking a real vacation like Evy, and maybe you are just enjoying your home town like my sis and I, but we would love to hear what you are doing this summer. We will be filling you in on more of our "StayCation" tomorrow.

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Recent Projects

The twirl skirt

I finished yesterday

For Olivia


It is made of strips of fabric sewn together than gathered into ruffles.
I had hoped to make two more, but am not sure I have it in me.
A lot of work and thread. Cute though isn't it?

A possible Blogiversary gift


Or maybe this one.
My first posted blog entry was in June so watch for an announcement.

Socks headed for cold Kotzebue. Probably can even wear them during the summer.

A sweet little hat I made my Grandniece Miss Patricia Arlene

It can be found in the book Baby Beanies by Amanda Keeys

Who is actually a photographer who likes to photo children in hats so she learned how to knit and designed these hats. I saw that you could buy her book on her blogsite.

(She also has a link to a childrens clothing store called Charlipop Kids. If you go to look at it, be sure you have your debit card beside you)