Weekends

 


How was your weekend?

Mine was pretty good! I had lots of knitting time, crafting time, reading time AND I am officially done with knitting for Christmas only if I decide not to knit my husband a pair of socks. I'm still mulling that one over. I'm trying to give my hands a rest from all the double pointed needle knitting which inflamed some finger joints when I did all those fingerless mitts one after the other. 

On Saturday, my sister and brother in law came over for dinner and dessert. We try to get together once a week and it's a nice tradition - schedule permitting of course.

Sunday after my weekly household chores I pulled out the baby sampler cross stitch project that I want to stitch up before the grand-baby arrives in early February - no official name yet so that will be stitched in once the baby makes his/her arrival. Surprises are the best.

How was your weekend?

Comments

  1. VeraDecember 13, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    Cute sampler!! It feels good to be finished with Christmas knitting. I gave up a project or two in favor of relaxing! My weekend was nice...just a bit too fast for me.

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  2. BonnyDecember 13, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    It sounds like you had a good mix of fun, chores, and making. That does make for a good weekend!

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  3. AsKatKnitsDecember 13, 2021 at 8:41 AM

    I am glad someone I know is finished with their Christmas knitting... I, sadly, am not! lol

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  4. affectioknitDecember 13, 2021 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Karen,
    ...your cross-stitch kit is so cute...perfect for a little bundle of joy...and good you got in a family visit too...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  5. Hena TayebDecember 13, 2021 at 3:20 PM

    That is such a nice tradition you are starting with your sister.
    Yay for wrapping up almost all of your knitting.
    I haven't read a single word since we came back from vacation.. minus Harry Potter with the kid. :(

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  6. Deb J. in UtahDecember 13, 2021 at 7:08 PM

    That is so neat that you get together with your sister and brother-in-law once a week. It is so nice you are close to family. I also love that cute sampler for your sweet new grandbaby. It's a good feeling to have Christmas preparations complete. Then, you can just sit back and enjoy. Hope you have a good week.

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  7. azwoolgirlDecember 13, 2021 at 8:06 PM

    That will be the sweetest piece when you’re all done! It’s so wonderful you’re able to visits with your family often too.

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  8. JaneDecember 13, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    How nice you can get together so often with your sister and her husband. Take good care of your hands. What a sweet baby sampler. It will be all the sweeter once you learn the name of your first grandchild.

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