Before that old house of ours was pink, it was blue. I'm working this favorite for the second time and making it feel all new again with some different colors and stitches.
We had a busy-to-lazy weekend here. A new birdfeeder was installed for my birthday. Within 10 minutes, the chickadees claimed it as their own. Today it's a flutter with so many excited little birds included the tufted titmouse. I took my mom out for some much-needed fun and then spent a lazy Sunday stitching, watching football and baseball inside a full house. We were treated to a feast of Mexican foods prepared by John Paul's beautiful mother, Mariluz. While he was home in Chicago last week, she packed an entire cooler full of love for us. Salpicon served on tostadas and pambazos filled with chorizo and potatoes. All so delicious! I loved watching Erin prepare and finish these regional dishes with the skills and flair that Mariluz has lovingly taught her. She's mastering the traditions with her own tomatillo sauce!
On my list for this week in the studio is prep for Quilt Market, now just a month away! Just behind that is my next teaching event at Mary's studio in Saint Louis, November 12 and 13 (Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion Workshops). Still spots available for one or both days. Funny how the calendar kind of mashes up around a few big dates and the months start to feel like passing cars. Time flies and all that.
Another reason to visit Mary's site is to sign a petition of sorts to bring back the Home Companion magazine! Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Mary's got a plan .... but she needs the votes. If you have a second, stop by and add your name to the growing list. Power in numbers. Pass it on or as Mary would say, Shout it from the rooftops!
As I was reading your post I was wishing we still had the magazine around, so imagine my surprise when I reached the end. I will be hopping over to sign the petition.
Posted by: Lisa | September 26, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Sounds like you had a cozy weekend. I'll pop over and sign that petition right now!
Posted by: Lorrie | September 26, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Oh don't get me excited about THE MAGAZINE coming back unless you mean it! I'll sign! :)
Posted by: Susan M. | September 26, 2011 at 04:50 PM
I've never read it, but looking at all those testimonials on Mary Englebreit's blog piqued my interest. I hope they will start publishing it again.
Posted by: teri | September 26, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on ME Home Companion....it was my alltime favorite magazine ever!
Actually, I would love to see your embroidery in the mag too! You embody the wonderful things that her magazine had, family, home, creativity and a sweetness that sails across our bloggy-land!
karen....
Posted by: karen | September 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM
That magazine was the best. It still gets seasonal intensive use around here. :)
Your little BLUE house is adorable! I like the way you textured the siding boards!
Posted by: april | September 28, 2011 at 04:58 PM
signed that petition, I did!
Thanks for the direct link to it.
See you in Houston!
xo
Posted by: jone | September 28, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Thank you fir posting this! You have made my day. I have signed the petition and cross fingers I will once again be a subscriber!!!!!
Posted by: BeachBlythe | October 16, 2011 at 08:34 AM