I threw in some sock progress photos from Venice Beach, Monterey, Alcatraz and the Redwoods, lol The first monkey sock is progressing nicely, not much more till it is done...
I also found several knitting and quilt shops along the way, of course!! The first one is in Cambria California just before we headed to Big Sur, Ball & Skein & More, where I bought a great crochet kit for a market bag, some cool crochet hooks, and a skein of super soft alpaca wool sheared locally from two alpacas called Polaris and Pablo!
The next day we were at Monterey where I visited the quilt shop Back Porch Fabrics and had a wonderful visit to Monarch Knitting, where I bought yarn, needles and a book to learn how to do patterned Scandinavian gloves, Selbuvotter.
My lovely husband spotted the Fat Quail Quilt Shop in Laytonville where I might have picked up a few Japanese taupe fat quarters... Here is the photo of fabrics I got at Back Porch Fabrics, Fat Quail, and also at the Purple Pincushion quilt shop I spotted in our last road trip stop, Grants Pass Oregon!! Some taupes, and some sampler fabrics, and a few other bits...
I also happened to decide that I really needed a Jim Shore nativity set for Christmas when I was at Purple Pincushion! I didn't have one at home and had been meaning to get one and there really isn't a more perfect one for a quilter!!
I finished all my drunkards path quilt blocks while flying over to the States and have that top and the Dear Jane throw to hand piece together the next few weeks we are visiting, though I might look out for a yard sale sewing machine again this time... I doubt I'll have such luck as to find a three dollar Singer Featherweight again this time though.
Hope to show a finished sock and some quilting progress next week. I'll update after the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show!
6 comments:
I am so glad you and your family are having a wonderful trip.
I love the Jim Shore nativity, I collect nativities so I need to get this one. Does the store have a web addy,
Hope the rest of your trip is as wonderful as the first part.
I love the glove pattern and yarn. Can't wait to see the finished ones!
What a wonderful trip! Sounds like you saw so much...wonderful, and your children will remember that forever.
I see lots of smiles! What fun photos of your vacation and some little shopping souveniers along the way too. Glad you all are having fun! Cheers! Evelyn
It's been great hanging out with you and the girls...our fondest summertime memory! Hope you're enjoy the trip to Pendleton. (We'll be driving by Pendleton on Sunday :D)
See you and the girls in August :D
What a wonderful quiltish trip! Love your new socks too.
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