Summer Joys

My crocheted rainbow purse or pride purse is complete. I finished sewing the straps on today as it is too hot to do anything outside.  It feels great completing a project originally started so long ago.  First just the granny strip crochet, then the liner and finally the straps.

I completed my first quilt top from a jelly roll I got in the Sew Sampler Box a few

months ago. Now for the next steps, quilt, backing and binding.  

I made a few bitsy box pouches from the pattern I bought from Ticklegrass Designs.

Super addictive to make and so cute.

Our garden is coming along, with so much rain it's grown so much daily.

And Hubby and I get out on our bikes as much as we can.  Last night was quite late with 

heat, between 8-9 pm.

And of course all the kitties are doing well.  

Happy Canada Day!! And weekend to all!

Distractions

I found the perfect strapping for my crochet purse and starting to attach.  Since it's pride month it's the perfect time to finish this project off.  

I had a week off work last week and really didn't do as much crafting as I intended. 

I did make a few pouches and strawberry coaster mug rugs.

We went to the Toronto Zoo for a day trip.  I wanted to go a few years ago as they had Panda's on loan from China but they've since moved on to the Calgary Zoo.  It was a cooler day which was good 

as I heard it's not a place to be mid-summer heat.  We painted the bedroom and re-arranged the 

living room.  A little change always helps. 

I've still been dealing with some elbow shoulder issues but still determined to work

on my crafting projects.

Happy weekend all!