I've been feeling awfully domestic as of late. I'm not exactly sure why. It could possibly be from all the decorating of our new place. Maybe its the fresh produce here inspiring me to cook. I do have a lot of free time on my hands while Brad is at dental school and studying. Or perhaps it is that my dental school friends are so crafty (as in the cutest felt ornaments and daring sewing projects you've ever seen kind of way.)
You know how we went to Linvilla Orchards and got lots of fruit? Well what better to do than make jam out of it! My sweet friends Kenzie and Rachel came over to help me can a few jars of strawberry peach jam. Kenzie is a canning expert. She has all the stuff that makes canning a whole lot easier. It also helped that she knew what we were doing. It's been years since I've done boiled jam. Still turned out delicious.
I also did a little painting project. Can I say that I am so proud of myself? If you know my family, you will know that all of the artistic ability went to my sister Malinda. She can draw with amazing detail. I love her drawings. Me on the other hand, I have no artistic ability. So, for me to do a painting and have it still be something I'm going to put up on the wall is downright unusual for me. Inspiration from here.
I also finished a scarf and hat for me. I worked on them on our drive out here and while we watched TV. Not too bad for a use of my free time. I can't wait for winter to wear them.
And lastly, a little fall table runner. As far as quilting goes, it was very simple. But I wanted something to bring fall inside. I didn't really have fall scraps so I bought a bundle of fat quarters. I'm thinking I might make some pumpkins out of the leftovers. Directions for the table runner here.
Sometime I will get pictures up of our little apartment once I am done with the final decorating touches. But that's for another day.
You know how we went to Linvilla Orchards and got lots of fruit? Well what better to do than make jam out of it! My sweet friends Kenzie and Rachel came over to help me can a few jars of strawberry peach jam. Kenzie is a canning expert. She has all the stuff that makes canning a whole lot easier. It also helped that she knew what we were doing. It's been years since I've done boiled jam. Still turned out delicious.
I also did a little painting project. Can I say that I am so proud of myself? If you know my family, you will know that all of the artistic ability went to my sister Malinda. She can draw with amazing detail. I love her drawings. Me on the other hand, I have no artistic ability. So, for me to do a painting and have it still be something I'm going to put up on the wall is downright unusual for me. Inspiration from here.
I also finished a scarf and hat for me. I worked on them on our drive out here and while we watched TV. Not too bad for a use of my free time. I can't wait for winter to wear them.
And lastly, a little fall table runner. As far as quilting goes, it was very simple. But I wanted something to bring fall inside. I didn't really have fall scraps so I bought a bundle of fat quarters. I'm thinking I might make some pumpkins out of the leftovers. Directions for the table runner here.
Sometime I will get pictures up of our little apartment once I am done with the final decorating touches. But that's for another day.
2 comments:
love them all!
They look even better in person! I am so impressed with all you have done in a not so great time of your life! Way to go!
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