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Continue reading →: Crochet and a hikeTwo of our friends left Friday after Caroline and I kayaked. The rest of the day was spent reading, crocheting and doing some chores. I’m making great progress on this blanket. Laura says her Mom would like it to cover her legs while watching TV. I want to get it…
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Continue reading →: A great vist and hikeI don’t have a sewing or crochet update today but just wanted to take a minute to document yesterday’s hike for my future reference. We settled out to hike a medium difficulty hike and ended up with a difficult one that we all enjoyed. We hiked up Ledge Trail to…
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Continue reading →: After all stopping pointI finished the last of the star blocks before our guests arrived. I won’t be doing any sewing before the weekend and likely will not post again until Saturday or Monday. I did see this little guy on my walk yesterday.
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Continue reading →: Just a hiking reportToday, I only have a hiking report. I did do some sewing in the afternoon, but I didn’t finish the blocks. They will be done today, and I’ll have a photo tomorrow. We had another beautiful day yesterday. Chris, Ian and I headed out early for a hike. We chose…
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Continue reading →: First days in AcadiaIan and Laura arrived late Friday night, and we’re a bit jet lagged Saturday. But we all got out for an early morning walk. Then we settled out in the sun for reading time and lunch. I also got my sewing corner set up. We have a loft bedroom that…
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Continue reading →: Belfast and AcadiaThis was our last sunset in Wilton, ME. We had a perfect vacation there. Sadly, the owners are considering an annual lease offer for next year, so we might not be able to stay again. I’ve got my fingers crossed that it fall through! I did finish the second set…
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Continue reading →: Hot, hot, hotAnother scorcher of a say yesterday with a high of 90. I started the day with a long kaya ride around the lake and then commenced to sewing. I made good progress on the second set of little stars and will get these blocks finished today. We will be leaving…
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Continue reading →: Critter dayYesterday was another hot day that was perfect for lake floating. I took a long walk in the morning and then settled in to sew and listen to a book until floatie time. But the day was notable as “critter” day. Around dinner time we saw a mink swimming in…
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Continue reading →: Eclipse and crochet
I don’t have a lot to share today. I started yesterday with a couple of hours on the kayak and then got to sewing. It was a hot day, about 95F, so I was moving a little slower. These little star parts go together pretty quickly. Only 2 more sets…
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Continue reading →: Things are heating upWe continue to be very blessed with the most amazing weather here in Maine. Things are heating up this week though. The locals are complaining but it’s not bothering us at all. There’s nothing better than getting out the floats and cooling off in the lake. The night temperatures are…
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I’m Vicki
I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.
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