Around here – it seems that March got the memo… it came roaring in like a lion and is making a very lamb-like exit. When I look at Dark Sky to see the forecast the days ahead are full of mild temperatures! Even this mornings rain that greeted me was welcoming – I took great deep breaths of very spring-smelling air. It smells so good outside! It was so mild this morning that rather than my usual hot coffee, I switched things up and made myself an iced coffee instead! And, that first iced coffee of the season? Well, it just tasted amazing!
Around here – new projects are buzzing around my mind, specifically I have been inspired by Mary’s marsa alam. I have a cone of Coast and this would be the perfect spring/summer cardigan. I will have to rewind it but that might happen soon so swatching can begin later today!
Around here – it’s basketball… all the basketball! My brackets – which got off to great start, were entirely blown by the end of last weekend and today I have just one pick remaining – so Go Duke! But brackets aside, this tournament has provided some of the best basketball I have seen is a long time! And, there is more watching to be done this weekend!
Around here – there was some binge watching of the new season of The OA that dropped this week on Netflix. There will be more binge watching today as I try and put together the puzzle pieces of self-printed patterns!
Around here – the quilting process continues. I have reached the milestone point of “making the quilt sandwich” with the quilt top, batting, and backing fabric. Before I tackle the big quilt, I am going to do some trial runs with these smaller place mats. I am a bit nervous about the big quilt – figuring out a place where I can lay it all out is going to be the biggest part of the challenge!
Around here – seeds are springing to life! I love how the beans look very jack-in-the-bean-stalk-ish next to the other tiny seedlings!

From left to right: Basil, egg plant, peppers, tomatoes, Chinese celery, and those giant beans!
That is all that is going on around here! I hope your weekend is full of all the good things and I will see you back here next week!
Those swelling, yellow forsythia buds and your seedlings are absolutely wonderful to see! I posted last Monday about getting ready to plant seeds, but then got interrupted, so I can’t wait to get home and actually plant. Things may be a bit late, but better late than never. I haven’t ever started and transplanted beans (just planted them directly in the ground) so I’m wondering if that works well for you? Wishing you a terrific basketball-watching, swatching, quilting weekend!
hmm. I need to see the OA, and I do love the cardigan you chose to knit up. looks fantastic and comfy!
Have a wonderful weekend Kat! I just found an Isabell Kraemer pattern that may have sent all my original knitting plans out. the. window! (Mycroft if you’re interested!)
I’m actually a bit thankful for the rain, as our lawn service came through earlier in the week and put down some seed and fertilizer; that constant freeze/thaw cycle we had through the winter really destroyed our little patch of grass in the back, and I’m hoping it’ll revive a bit now that the weather is improving.
What kind of beans are you growing? I feel like I need to branch out this year and try some new things.
Thanks for the reminder about the new season of the OA!
I used to lay out quilts on my kitchen floor. I would duct tape the bottom piece to the floor, stretching it taught. Do you use pins or quilt spray? I love the spray, it holds things together but you can reposition if you have wrinkles. If you don’t have a place at home that’s big enough try seeing if the library has a space where you can do it, we have people who do that at our library.
🙂 what a wonderful catchup! Sara is a HUGE fan of The OA and binged that 2nd season in a day, I think … I need to refresh myself on season one (Sara suggested I find a quick YouTube recap) before I dive in. I love the idea of Marsa Alam in a solid color. That’s going to be a perfect go-with-everything layer for Spring and Summer!
Life is looking pretty good. I am also happy with the way March is winding down.
March is exiting today with a bit o’ Rain and Sunshine! New knit project is going to be neat! And yay for the quilt!
So many wonderful things to see here. Around here….well I better get off my computer so I can actually do something to show on my blog!
BOy those beans are way ahead of the curve!
Looks like there are some great things happening around “there”!