It's been close to 2 months since I've set foot in my sewing room and I've been itching to get back in there. DH helped brand on another ranch on Thursday and Friday and he left at 3 a.m. I had big plans to spend those days sewing. Alas, he got a call on Wednesday evening that a cousin from Nebraska wanted to come for a visit the next day. Always tickled to visit with family, but he felt bad because he had to be up at 2:30 and away during the morning and then he had to move cattle in the afternoon. We didn't know how long they were staying so it was hard to plan, but I made a list (scratched out sewing) and a menu and spent the morning in town gathering groceries. We were already exhausted after making 2 day-trips in 3 days to the mountains (2 hours away) over the 4th.
I cooked at home and took brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, and Summer Berry Pie up to my in-laws and cleaned for my MIL while DH took his dad to a ranch rodeo.
After our company left, on Saturday, DH and I were completely DONE. I literally could not see straight. We've had some other pretty big changes taking place and honestly, it's been pretty stressful since February. I'll share soon and prayer and Jesus have been keeping us on our feet, but it's been a lot. Everyone's fine - everyone's healthy, but we're just out of fuel.
Even so, some things never change - we're always troubleshooting water conundrums
No matter that it's 108°, DH is on the job
- this man got a double dose of the hard-working gene
We've also had a crew out the last few days - they are installing 2 septic tanks - one for our house and one for the bunkhouse
My poor yard!
So there has been a lot going on around here. I feel as if we've both been pulled in so many directions and I just needed to run some fabric under the needle to center myself.
My Americana hourglass blocks were ready and waiting so that's what I grabbed and I managed to get the top together
It's going to be 85 x 95 and it took me almost 2 hours to get it pressed.
I spent some time sorting through numerous piles that have been neglected for far too long, but I think I did more shuffling than putting things away. I think I need a larger bin
I also pressed my Criss-Cross Baskets top. I questioned my sanity spending so much time with a hot iron when the temps outside are consistently pushing 108°. I needed to dig around for a backing, but I am currently unable to make any decisions. LOL. But it felt really good to get some stitches in.
4 comments:
The hourglass blocks are nice but I love your criss cross baskets! Summer is always chaotic on a farm or ranch. Blessings!
I'm sorry you are having to deal with so much stress. Like you, there are times when I just need to sit down and my sewing machine to do something. I always keep a pile of squares in a basket so even if I only have 5 minutes before dinner is done I sew something.
We've been in a drought but got a huge shower at 5 this morning. The sun is now shining so the water will be evaporated soon. I pray you will get rain and relief from the heat.
You and your husband are such hard working people. You are both to be commended.
Your quilts, as always, are lovely.
Charlotte
I am feeling for you!!! Too many unfinished things get me going crazy ha! Hope all of your things are wrapping up and you will get to settle for a minute!!
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