I awoke to this sunrise this morning!
Currently only 16 degrees, but lovely to view from the warmth of a toasty inside -
This is what a "skiff of snow" is for those asking just what a skiff was in measurements.
To me, a skiff is "barely a dusting" but it's cold enough that this may stick around today as it looks like we won't get above freezing until tomorrow.
White Christmas, maybe?
I doubt it! We'll be back in the 50s by Thursday.
Down the drive -
It looks like the finishing of the terraced steps will have to wait for the weekend.
The bulk of my day was spent here -
My big postmaster's desk at the QPO Studio.
I finished the pattern writing for the Kiss Me, Kiwi stitchery - the project I'll be presenting to my New Zealand travelers in just over 4 weeks!
With temps in the teens beyond my door - I'm looking forward to heading into summer down under to thaw my toes.
If you are one of my Craftours travelers, I am getting our Kiwi Stitchery kits made, and you will be receiving an email from Craftours with your class supply list and your PDF pattern soon!
This was such a fun little quilt to make and I'm hoping you'll be able to pick up some New Zealand fabrics on our journeys to add to your own version. Or use fabrics from your own stash, as I did.
Only 4 weeks until we fly!
My Craftours group will be receiving theirs first, and then I will make it available to everyone.
And if you are wishing that you were going toward summer in January, and regret not joining us - think about coming along for January of 2025 when we head to Australia -
Don't let another January leave you cold!
Pineapple Train -
Yesterday afternoon when snow started to flurry, temps dropped and wind was howling I came home and stitched ONE block before dinner time.
Just one. It was the only machine time I got yesterday - but one is done and better than none!
It's not quite a snowed in kind of snow day today - I'm still going to have to go get the mail and feed Tula (Who is right as rain and warm and cozy) and do other things like start in on getting Indigo Way Part Five taken care of (or at least started) but if time permits me an early return home time, I'll try to get just ONE more pineapple block made.
One at a time may be the only way this thing grows at all, but one is definitely better than none.
Are you checking anything off of your own Christmas to-do list today?
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
No matter the stresses happening in your life, and we all have them - decide before your feet hit the floor how this day is going to go.
Your first thoughts prepare you to meet the day ahead!
16 comments:
Our day is starting with a concert at out granddaughters school. An hour away so must leave very early!
I just love your fabrics in the little Kiwi quilt, and your B&W Pineapple quilt is going to be a beauty, I'm sure of it. But then all of your quilts are.
You and your group are lucky to be playing "snow birds" so far south...
Enjoy your day
Your skiff of snow/beautiful sunrise/wood pile picture is a lovely scene. We had a pretty red sky sunrise this morning in Kansas. I finished wrapping Christmas presents yesterday and made a few sets of Indigo Way part 4. I'm halfway there! Hopefully I'll get more sewing time today to get more done.
LOVE today's Quote of the Day!
The Midwest (Northern Illinois here) missed the snow and the rain. Maine looks to be a mess right now. Cold right now but the wind died down from yesterday and that's a blessing for everyone that has to be out shopping or working in it.
Little sewing happening here except for maybe a doll skirt or pants for my grand niece. This will probably be the last year for this type of sewing but I'm using repurposed fabrics for the clothes, so win-win.
Have a wonderful sewing day, everyone!
Anna in IL
I awoke feeling so much better after a rough night of stomach bug. Ugh! Christmas program at our local Amish school tomorrow. Today I’ll finish up goodie bags for the kids. Merry Christmas Bonnie! Fran in Pa
Love the picture of snow. So gets you in the spirit. Today, I am making tamales for Christmas presents.Also putting the borders on a Grinch Christmas quilt. Can't do anything until I check in on what you're doing and have a cuppa.
Just spoke to my friend inNZ yesterday. She lives in the top of the South Island and she said the weather was lovely but very windy.
I know you've said before but my memory isn't always the greatest--is the pineapple block on your page or is it to come later? Loving it more and more every time you show one.
This year I'm happy the weather isn't snowy. We can drive an hour to the Blue Mountains where the snow is. Or look at the white tops of those mountains from our cozy home. I need to Quilt another project, can you say Squirrel??
oh my YES.... greet each day with joy and adventure. LOL even if it's just laundry and kitchen police!!! I love your posts and reminders... wish i could manage a trip with you, it would be so much fun, cause that's the way we roll... yes! Cats in Carlsbad CA
ooh new zealand fabrics...i could do with some of those...
I wish we could share pictures in our comments... that way I can share my South Central Texas sunrise with you. It was gorgeous, and my favorite color combinations. Your wake-up scene is lovely. That pineapple project sounds like a potato chip quilt... one more block, one more chip! HA!! Only a half a day for us and then we are free for 2 weeks!! Then I can get my own pineapple train going!! Happy Tuesday!!
Even Minnesota is scheduled to be brown for Christmas this year. Weird.
Always a brown with a bit of green for Christmas in Florida.
I choose Happiness :0) everyday we get the choice! Hard to believe you are only 300 miles away, sunny blue skies here with near 50 degrees. Happy Sewing, can't wait to see your black and scrappy pineapple quilt come together :0) !
I actually like cold weather and snow. January and February are months I look forward to. Quiet months that leave plenty of time for quilting and rest after the hubbub of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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