Things in the Works, Things I Appreciate

It is not a new song, but it caught my ear and my heart this week while I was driving. We have so many things to appreciate and be thankful for!

Tess will be knitting two airy shawls for me. One in cream and the other in watermelon. They will pair perfectly with sleeveless summer dresses. I am in awe of those who can knit.

All year we look forward to tomatoes and basil from the garden. Combined with fresh mozzarella balls, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, it is a favorite summer staple in our kitchen.

Thank goodness the rug hooking urge returned. I took a few months off from it and worried it might never return. I pulled this Karen Kahle rug out out and got back to enjoying the creative process.

I have been alternating between hand quilting and rug hooking all week. When my fingers start to hurt from the needle, I switch to hooking. When my neck hurts from hooking, I go back to the quilt.

While I both hook and quilt, I have been listening to The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help. I am halfway through and enjoying the story and characters immensely!