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A Busy Weekend and A Break From the Heat

We’ve been having really hot weather for about three weeks now. We had a few days of 100 or a little over and then a couple weeks of temps up in the 90s. I woke up this morning to the sound of thunder rolling across the skies and Rico very worried about all the noise. We got enough rain to wet my patio and that as about it.

What we also got was a break to this hot weather. Today was lovely. And the next ten days features temps in the mid 70s to low 80s. It will be so nice to be able to be outside a little more. My boys will be happy to get their afternoon walks back.

I’ve been busy playing pickleball the last week. I played Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, twice on Saturday and Sunday. I’ve entered women’s doubles with my friend who just moved here in two tournaments coming up in the next couple weeks. I’ve also entered one tournament in mixed doubles with my coach. We’re working hard to make sure we’re ready to play well. It will be interesting to see what the tournament life is all about.

I haven’t done much sewing the last week but I did hit my sewing room Friday evening and sorted through scraps and got ten little wallets ready to sew up.

Then tonight I got them all sewn, turned, pressed, folded and sewn closed.

I just love seeing those pretty and bright linings. the linings really do make these!

After out evening walk I got all the snaps installed.

These fabrics are all so pretty together.

I think I’ll probably keep this one for myself. I just love these colors.

Yesterday I played pickleball in the morning for two hours. Came home and grabbed the dogs and headed down to Molalla for Rico’s sheep herding lesson. Then I met my coach at 6:00 and drilled pickleball for nearly three hours! I was completely worn out.

I played pickleball this morning and then got a needed haircut. I went a little shorter this time. It’s good cut, lets my curls shine, and gets my hair off the back of my neck for the summer.

On the way home I stopped at a farmers market and found Boisenberries!

They are my absolute favorite berry. Put one in your mouth and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue and the flavor just explodes! t’s been quite a few years since I’ve had them. I cherished every single one of them!

I’m also very happy that my tomatoes are ripening! I’ve been watching these little sun golds quite intently. They are soooo flavorful and I’m really looking forward to some tasty maters in my salads.

With all the heat we’ve had Bender’s skill for finding the coolest place to sleep has come in handy!

That’s the spot where I find him every time I come home.

Another work week. I’m looking forward to working in the mornings with my sliding glass door open so I can hear the birds singing!

46 Replies to “A Busy Weekend and A Break From the Heat”

  2. enjoyable post- wish our temps were better here in Lafayette Louisiana- played 58 years of tennis- ready for pickleball!! You must be quite a player—-🥰

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  3. coucou Anne

    très beau travail 👏 bravo 🍾 tu es douée c est magnifique ce. Que tu as réalisé

    nous en France de la pluie très peu de soleil l été est frais et humide

    gros bisous Anne bisous de France Josette

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  4. Hi! New subscriber here. Love the wallets, but wish you’d included a link to instructions.

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  5. So wonderful to read your activities and keep up with the boys. I draw so much energy and inspiration from you. May you always be under God’s wings, you are certainly in all your readers hearts.

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  6. I was starting to wonder if you left blogging for pickleball. I’ve had no news from you for a few weeks now. Your wallets are gorgeous, friends will love them.

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  11. Such cute little wallets – your fabric choices are brilliant. I fell down a rabbit hole with those last fall, and led a class at my quilt guild. The girls had a lot of fun with them.

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  12. Hi Anne
    …happy you are back and that you are well. I absolutely love your wallets!! What a great stash buster. May I ask if you can share your pattern or where you purchased it. Or is it an “original Anne creation”. Be careful with all the heat that you are having. Rico is the smart one! Love everything you do!

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  15. I enjoy your emails. Your dogs are so cute and your little purses turned out great. Have fun in your tournament too. Thanks for sharing, Lily

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  17. Thank you for sharing all the wondferful and beautiful things you do. Love the little card holder wallets – what type/kind of interfacing are you using?

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    1. /this is what I’m using:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089R3HDQH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

      they come with some little tools that you use to apply the snaps. You need a wood block and a hammer. it’s a little inconsistent and not terribly easy to get a good installation. I would probably not buy these again. I would look for snaps that have an actual tool, like pliers, that you use to apply them.

      Anne

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  20. Do you have a pattern for the little wallets? I love all the different patterns that you create, very talented. Thanks for the inspiration. Theresa

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  21. Your card wallets are awesome! I watched the video and made the template . I’ve never worked with snaps before , can you tell me what size snaps and what tool you used on the wallets. Thank you!

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  23. July 21, is the last entry that I have in my emails. I love following you and wonder if you have been off the web or if I am having a problem. If there has been a problem on my end, is there a way to receive any and all posts from the above mentioned date?

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    1. I’ve been taking a bit of a break to enjoy our beautiful summer. summers don’t last long here and the dreary rainy season is coming so I want to get in all the outdoor activities I can before it starts raining!!!

      Anne

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  24. Hi Anne, Have you been posting on your blog lately? August 13 is the last post I can access. I miss your posts and hope you and the doggos are ok.

    Susan McRae

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