Design wall Monday - Dawn's Early Light sees some formation

My view from the pillow this AM didn't keep me slumbering much and was up to make some coffee by 5:30, awaiting the waking of DH before he needed to head to work.  Another beautiful morning which slowly evolved into a day of patchy rain clouds, and despite thinking that today was going to be reserved for cherry picking, I (guiltily) headed to the quilting loft after DH and child #3 left for work.

I dare say that Bella and Bailee both enjoy the summer schedule when I'm home to let them in/out as they please.  Bella was absolutely content by the door as I clambered the stairs to the loft.

My morning goal was to piece together the sub units in order to have at least one Dawn's Early Light block on the design wall before needing to close up shop for an evening of volleyball coaching.

Awaiting me on the ironing board were my organizers of DMC floss I had loaned to daughter #1 a year or so ago.  After mentioning my wish to organize my cross-stitch area and knowing that all of her belongings are stored downstairs for the time-being as she's between places, she found the box of her crafts yesterday afternoon when Paul and I were off together for his uncle's funeral.
Hmm... next up: to see what's in my cross-stitch area; perhaps a goal for Sunday's Slow-stitching day.

As for yesterday's Sunday slow-stitch, another 10 rows were added to the ongoing at-my-leisure ripple afghan using up some spare yarn from previous projects.  Generally, my stash is filled with Red Heart yarns, but hmmmmm, I was reminded yesterday how much I love working with Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn yarn.  It's truly rightfully named.

I don't foresee much else getting completed as the afternoon turns to evening since I'll be departing shortly for some summer league VB coaching; my last hurrah before the reins are completely handed over.

Happy Monday

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Cross-stitching finish

THANKS KATHY for the little boost of hand-stitching incentive.  Cassie's little horse was finished this morning;  I'm thinking it may make a good labeling block for a quilt for Lindsay (niece).  She's far long out-grown one I made for her years ago.

Big Daddy made me giggle this morning;  crowing away from his "perch."  Almost looks like he's ready to jump on the girls' swing.

Hey, is it HOT by you today??  I just stepped outside to put the next load of clothes on the line;  I was so tempted to wipe my perspiration off on the damp, cool towels as I hung them.  Whoo-weee!  

Wiping off the dust...

Kathy posted about Sunday handwork;  this evening while walking up the basement stairs (after hanging clothes outside) I spied my cross-stitch bag (with a layer of dust on it).

After sorting through it and blowing off all the dust and wiping off all the cobwebs, I figured I could do a little handwork and finish up this little horse that Cassie started a couple of years ago; wanting to make a Christmas present for her cousin Lindsay.  I really forgot how enjoyable cross-stitching is;  and VERY easy!

It's almost 11:00 PM and I'm still going strong;  a cup of tea is brewing/steeping and I have the Matrix Revolution playing in the background.  Two little girl voices keep giggling upstairs (Cassie has a friend spending the night), so there is plenty to keep me entertained for the next hour or so.