Did you all have a wonderful weekend? We had a busy one but it was fun. The girls and I got some Easter dress shopping accomplished and I was able to whip up another pair of slippers. This time I used sherpa as the lining and I made them one size bigger. The last pair was a smidge too small. This pair fits me perfectly from heel to toe but they are a little large on the sides. I will definitely still wear them as they are so warm and comfy.
When these wear out, I’ll adjust the pattern so that I follow the lines for the heel to toe size but I’ll reduce the size to the next one down for the sides. Leah is in love with this fleece and wants a pair made out of it for herself. Looks like I’ll be heading back to Joann’s for more fleece!
So, I can’t believe it but we signed my oldest, Amanda, up for the school trip to France next year!!! I know, right? Scary as h, e, double hockey sticks as my kids would say. I’m dying inside but I know this is a trip of a lifetime and it will be well run, she will have a blast and she will be just fine. Her friends are all going and I can’t find one good reason to say, ‘no’…believe me, I’ve run through all of the reasons I can think of and there just isn’t a valid one. My heart is in my throat over it but being a person who used to not be afraid of much and is now afraid of everything, I can’t hold her back based on my own cowardice. Right? Let me get the tissues….
Ok, on to other news…if you haven’t gone to the Flickr Group for the spring postcard swap…you must!! The pictures are piling in and each postcard is a work of art in and of itself. I can’t wait to see the rest of them as they roll in. Click the link below to see them.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/2532747@N24/
If after seeing these you decide you can’t stand to not be a part of the summer swap, please let me know that you would like to join and I’ll add you to the list.
You might also want to revisit the Project Hope Online Quilt Show with the anniversary of the Boston Marathon coming up. This was an online quilt show featuring small art quilts with our hopes for each other in the midst of tragedy. Click link below for this group.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/2173269@N24/
Have a beautiful Monday!
3 responses to “Monday’s Update/Swap”
Super cute slippers! What do you use for the bottom? Or are they like socks with a soft sole? I have to say I went to Canada through my school when I was 14 and have memories for a lifetime. Our school and choir teachers took us, we were boarded at families, and loved every minute of it! It’s hard to justify while movies like Taken show you the horror side… I’m sure she’ll be perfectly fine!
Hi Kati,
The soles on the slippers are sturdier than socks. They have a fleece bottom then 2 layers of batting and then the sherpa inner sole. So there’s a bit of padding in there.
Your trip to Canada sounds great! I think the trip wouldn’t cost quite as much if it were part of an exchange program but it ends up they are staying in hotels. They are going to have so much fun.
Sandi
I hadn’t been over and seen the project hope quilts. Very moving.
My kids are younger than yours so they aren’t quite to that stage of independence, and I’m really really fine with that!