I am not sure one could pack more into a regular weekend than I did this weekend!
I re-purposed 2 skirts into Esme tops. This was surprisingly super quick, and I am feeling most accomplished for reusing unworn garments into something I will wear. The pile of unworn items is shrinking as they are re-purposed, which makes me feel so very good!
The farmers market had an explosion of good things which prompted some monumental tasks that included making Judy’s Famous and Oh So Delicious Oven-Roasted Strawberry Jam, pickling radishes, making Bourbon Soaked Cherries, and making stuffed peppers to freeze.
And, much of this happened during a sudden water outage Saturday afternoon thanks to a water main break in the neighborhood. How this can happen with the temperatures in the 80’s is beyond me! But, no water in the midst of all.the.things caused me to put off peeling and cutting up about 4 lbs of apples for apple crisp until today.
We also enjoyed a delicious Friday Happy Hour, had some steamed mussels on Saturday of which there were leftovers which made an incredible pasta on Sunday.
All this took place with the ‘normal’ weekend things going on as well and I feel like I lived the Make Hay While the Sun Shines motto to the fullest (even though the sun shone very little over the weekend!)
Obviously, there was little to no knitting time so my Eavesdrop is about the same as when you last saw it. However, all that time in the kitchen helped me make good progress on an audio book, which helps my Summer Book Bingo card tremendously!
I almost feel like it should be a “no list” Monday, and outside of those apples – maybe it will!
How was your weekend?
Sounds like a wonderful weekend! I did boring things like laundry and cleaning and chores, but I also did a fair amount of spinning and knitting. And reading!
Delicious, beautiful, and really wonderful! Those are the words that come to my mind when reading about your weekend, and I hope your week continues in the same way!
Wow, you sure did cram a lot into your weekend! I bet you’re almost glad it’s Monday!
A most productive weekend, Kat! 🙂 My weekend was spent out in the garden, for the most part. Re-doing another bed (ripping out and planting in), and putting in my herb garden (finally). Exhausting, but fun! XO
Oh my, I read that strawberry recipe and it sounds stupendous. I have had “Judy’s” blog on my list for a while but forget how sensible and down-to-earth her whole attitude is for us all.
The weekend, like you, making lots of hay in the sun – planting seeds and veggies and flowers, reading, a bit of knitting, and shopping for good summer sandals – my feet don’t like flip-flops anymore.
That is a “jam-packed” weekend (pun intended)!
I hope someday I can make an Esme top. That is such a cute pattern.
You were very busy and very productive this weekend. The oven roasted strawberry jam sounds delicious. I may need to give that a try.
I think that sounds like a really fun weekend! (except for the no water part) – and you have so much to show for it! TWO new tops, homemade jam, cherries and peppers … and a few bingo squares. and I LOVE no-list Mondays – gonna try myself (hopefully!) next week 🙂
Thanks for the shout out, Kat! Your photo reminded me I need/want to go to the Farmers Market and get strawberries while they are still in season here. or I am going to miss out — I love eating that jelly in the middle of winter. Thank you!
I’ve got tons of shirts in my sewing room just waiting to be repurposed. I’m going to watch and see what you do…
Your weekend was about as productive as anyones can be! My weekend seemed to go by in a flash and I know my accomplishments were many, but now, it’s on to a new day!
love both of the fabrics and the repurposing. Bummer about the water main break – I get all upset when I lose power because I lose everything (including water). Oh well – makes me appreciate all the days I do have electricity 🙂