Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Packing up

Only a little over a day and a half I will be taking off to visit family. Now I am on a count-down and semi-panicked about forgetting something I must do first or pack in my bag.


Monday I met with the neighbors who have offered to take care of my pets. I really want to do something to thank them and while I was there, the son's miniature dachshund was cuddling up to me and I remembered seeing a quilt Taniwa recently made for a friend with dogs in sweaters.

I hunted up her post and made a sketch in my graph notebook and decided to make a table runner using the dog in the center and putting fruit and vegetable print fabric around the border. Maybe if I have time I can make a matching mug-rug for each family member.

Today I hunted through my scraps and think what I have will work. I marked and cut the dog and still have to mark and cut the food, but this will be my take-along for the plane and down time when jet lag doesn't let me sleep.

Of course I took piecing to scout camp too but little got done ... not much "down-time" when in the woods with the boys.... even when no internet means no time on the lap-top.

Yesterday I took my phone to the shop because the battery dies within ten minutes of use. Too bad, they no longer had batteries for that old phone ... so I had to get a new one. Well, maybe it is good because I could get a small i-phone that maybe I can link up with my lap-top. The bad thing is that everything is in Japanese which I can't read. I will take it along to the states and perhaps my guru son will be able to teach me how to use it.

Sooooo, not to worry if I disappear for the better part of July. Hopefully I will have a lot to post upon my return. For now, I am off to make lists.

9 comments:

  1. Tanya's dogs in sweaters were so cute and yours will be as well. You are so clever to make up the pattern from Tanya's photos.
    Have a great holiday and enjoy every precious minute with the family. Stay safe!

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  2. A new phone, good news. And posting from the States, I'm sure that family will find a way for you to keep in touch and give us some photos and updates. Hugs and love for your journey, and the doggie, that is such a lovely gift.

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  3. The dog is cute. I need a new phone, too, but, I hate to try and learn all that new technology. Have fun in the USA!

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  4. Safe and happy travels Julie, have a wonderful time visiting your family. Your little dog looks so cute in the tartan jacket.

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  5. That is such a cute design, they will love it.
    If you have an iPhone you can go online if the kids have wifi and post photos on Facebook, that is something I love to do when I am traveling. I hope you have a safe flight and a wonderful time with your family.

    Debbie

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  6. The dog design is a great idea as a thank you. And great for stitching on the go.
    Have a wonderful time with your family.

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  7. I'm so glad you are getting a chance for this trip - enjoy every minute.

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