Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Loving Winter Break

I am happy as a clam to be on break. School was just crazy that last week. I don't think I have ever needed a break quite so much.

The break started out with a birthday dinner for Rachel. My ex-husband actually suggested a photo of three generations: Rachel, me, and my mom:
So far, I have mostly hung out with Rachel and Keith, cooked and crafted. Does it get any better? Rachel always has work to do (that's life in grad school), so she's fine with me sharing the couch -- her on her laptop and me knitting.

While I continue to procrastinate on the Epic Knit, I have been enjoying the Antler hat:
And I'm enjoying my quilting/embroidery project. I've named this technique "Crazy Kantha."
It is Christmas Day, so we will soon be off to Keith's parents' house for dinner. Rachel is at her dad's for a few days, but she'll be back soon.

13 comments:

  1. Enjoy your break! All the best of the season to you and your family!

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  2. I love that embroidery! SO beautiful. Merry Christmas!

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  3. Sounds like you are enjoying your break and the best part--there is stil another week and then some of down time!

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  4. What a lovely, relaxing post! I am glad you are enjoying your break so much! And, your stitching... so stunning!

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  5. I love the photo of your stitching, it's lovely! But even more I love he generational photo - I think you resemble your beautiful mom. You are so lucky to still have your mom. Please give her a kiss from me.

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  6. Happy to see the photo of you with your Mom & daughter - three beautiful women. Our stitching is fabulous.

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  7. Lovely generational photo!THe antler hat is looking great. ENjoy your time together.

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  8. Sounds like you are getting the rest you so well deserve. I love the photo of you three, you all look so happy to be together. Have a wonderful break.

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  9. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Love the three generation photo, definitely frame it!

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  10. I love the three generation photo. Enjoy the season.

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  11. Love that photo; you all have the same beautiful smile! Sounds like you had a holiday birth a few years back; I can so relate..... Great hat; that pattern is somewhere around here,too. Enjoy the rest of your break, and best wishes for a happy, healthy 2019!

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  12. The embroidery is beautiful, as is the picture of you all.

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  13. The photo of you, your Mom and Rachel is beautiful. And your stitching - gorgeous. Hope you are continuing to enjoy your break!

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