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Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – March Update

I joined up with the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge for the motivation to move projects forward, and perhaps even finish a few.

Participants publicly posted a list of 10 numbered projects. Each month a number is drawn, and the corresponding project is worked on. There are linkups where projects can be posted and participants can cheer one another on.

For March, the number 4 was drawn. You can see my full list of projects by clicking here. My number 4 is to sew pajama bottoms.

Pajamas

I thought that I had enough fabric for full length pajama bottoms, but I ended up with a mid-calf length. That is fine with me, since that is the length that I wear the most often.

Pajamas

These are soft and comfy, and I am really pleased with them!

Pajamas

When the weather was sunny, but not too hot, I spent time outdoors raking, cleaning up woodpiles and other yard chores.

On the cool and wet days, I enjoyed bread baking and genealogy.

The Hubster and I also took a trip to visit with our son and his fam…so much fun! I got plenty of lovins to fill my cup!

The downside of the month is that my sewjo mojo got up and went. I don’t know where, but I hope to see her back soon! Possibly she left due to a toothache. That problem will be remedied this afternoon when I visit the dentist. The offending tooth is soon to be removed! I am so looking forward to this!

In January, number 6 was drawn. My number 6 was a Santa project, and you can see that post by clicking here.

Santa Door Draft

In February, number 2 was drawn. I moved my 365 Monster quilt forward in progress, and that felt good. You can see that post by clicking here.

365 Challenge

I am linking up at Dreamworthy Quilts. Come on over to see other participants!

Have fun and carry on!

Picture Share – Nisqually Wildlife Refuge and Fort Worden State Historical Park

The Hubster and I drove to the west coast to visit our son and his family.

The weather was so gorgeous and we had a great time visiting and getting our family loves.

I am sharing a few scenic photos from two of the places that we enjoyed while we were on the coast.

Enjoy!

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
The boardwalk is 2 miles one way if you walk all the way out (we did).

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
Mount Rainier

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

A friend expressed interest in these Twin Barns…she wanted to know more, and I did answer her (you can read this in the comments for this post). If you would like to know more about the barns and the refuge, I am editing this post to include the following links.

Previous Posts:

Fort Worden Historical State Park 

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park
Point Wilson Lighthouse

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

Previous Posts:

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

Bread Baking

Crusty White Stone Baked Bloomer Bread

Poppy Seed and Rye Bread

Sweet Potato and Feta Cheese Bloomer Bread

Cous Cous Plait Rolls Bread

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

I joined the Homebakers Club last month and these are some of the fruits of my labor.

One of the best ways to meet my new neighbors has always been when I have taken them a fresh loaf of bread and introduced myself. Last Christmas I shared fresh bread with neighbors.

Do you enjoy baking?

Have fun and carry on!