Brainbridge Island

We had lots of fun on Bainbridge Island. Three carloads of moms and kids headed over for the day. I just love it there. I went in Safeway for coffee and there is just a neat island vibe that I love. I imagine these people driving home to their woodsy home or cute place on the beach, writing novels. It seems like there would be lots of authors here. It's a quaint PNW island that is a quick ferry ride away from Seattle.

It has a great skatepark. One of the best parts, in my opinion, is the nice bathrooms! Hurray! No outhouse/plastic box to go in here! Duke came along and hung out with Ezra, my friend's recently adopted dog. My take along project was the circle quilt. I need to post a pic of that soon. I also tied more of the wreath so it is nice and full, and finished.

The guys are at Street League in Portland today. Jack got to meet several pro skaters, one being his favorite, Lance Mountain. Today will be a day he will never forget!

Kris

Skate and Sew....

Summertime skateboarding is in full swing! We have been going to a different city each day. Take along sewing projects keep me occupied in between photo taking. The scrap wreath was easy and a great use of scraps. The tutorial is on PS I Quilt. The Polaroids are fun to make! I'm doing a group swap with Elizabeth at Occasional Piece.. I'm still hand stitching circles to fabrics while on the go! Remember this post about my Mom and I?

We are off to Bainbridge Island tomorrow. It is one of my favorite places to go!

Kris

Embroidery and Skateboarding

Embroidery at the skatepark has become the ideal take-along project. It's small enough to work on and fun to do! I finished this mixer on a red kitchen towel. Duke has been loving the skate parks this summer.

Here's a bit of jack's skateboard quilt. I'll take some better photos of it soon. Happy yo have it finished!

Kris

A post about our dog son, Duke

Duke turned 8 in June. He seems to be slowing down a bit, as much as I hate to admit it. His favorite thing to do is lay on our porch. He's always up for a trip to the skatepark, too. I love him so much!!!! Heeeere's Duke.....