New Project

I have wanted a VW Bug since my parents got rid of theirs in the 80's. I was so excited when T and I decided to start looking for one. We found this one a 1968 VW Beetle. We were hoping to find a 1975 since that is the we both were born but all those were either just shells or junk. Oh well, we might have to try and get a 1975 VW Bus instead.

This one does looks terrible but the engine is pretty sound. Although, we did have a fun time getting it home. We were about half an hour from the place we bought it and an hour from home when the fuel line came loose. That was fun here it is 9:30 at night on the side of the freeway trying to get it to start. I was pretty glad T was able to fix it enough I could coast to the next exit and get to the gas station. We temporarily fixed it enough to get home. I was glad since I was driving it. I think I also forgot to mention that the breaks were iffy so ... well that is a longer story. The point is it is home and ready for us to work on it.  Next time we are towing.

We plan on doing the interior first and hopefully get it painted in the spring or summer next year. I am so excited I can barely stand it.

Hope you all are having a great summer.

~Bekah

What a Weekend!

We had quite a weekend first on Saturday I was scrambling to finish two birthday presents for a double birthday party on Sunday. (Yes I always leave things to the last minute I work better under pressure, or that is my excuse.) I was finishing embroidering an apron for my niece and I only had 7 french knots left when we heard a huge zap then the power went out and flicked back on and went out again. I could not believe it. It was about 8:00 pm. We had a little light but not enough to see the faint line that I had ironed on. So I could not finish the embroidery or sew on the ribbon. Did I mention the party was on Sunday. I was a bit concerned that I would not get the apron done or the hankies that I was making for my FIL since I had not even printed out the pattern.

We of course made the best of the time we played Yahtzee by candlelight. It was fun and I won two out of three so it was a good night. By the time we started the third game the power came back on and we turned off the lights and finished the game. It was lots of fun. I think we should play more games by candlelight.


On Saturday morning I woke up early and was able to get the apron finished, ribbon sewn on, print and embroider the hankies, wash and starch them. I was glad the party was later in the afternoon. I was so tired that I went to bed early but then we were awakened at around 1:30 am to a huge downpour. I mean like as if a sprinkler was broken and shooting water everywhere. That is quite unusual for this side of Washington. We are on the desert side sagebrush and everything. I do miss living on the other side of the mountains but do not miss the Seattle traffic.

Am I the only one that waits until the last minute?

***Then yesterday as I was getting ready to post this our Internet and cable went out. Man when it rains it pours. he he. Oh well all is well today. Have a good one everyone.

Summer Thunder Storms

I love summer thunder storms! I could sit here all night and watch the lightening and listen to the thunder. I wish I could capture this with my camera and show you, instead I will show you what I have been up.



Last year I spent most of it not embroidering but collecting things to embroider on and embroidery patterns. So this year I decided I really should use all those patterns and materials. I have this bee fabric that was just dieing to be a lining for a tote bag and it also gave me a chance to use one of my vintage patterns.

This pattern is a Vogart 293. This was the first Vogart pattern I ever bought I just loved all the bees. I hope you will enjoy this pattern.

What have you been up to?

~Bekah

Spring is Here

Spring is finally here in my neck of the woods. The evenings are still cold but the days are beautiful and warm. I tend to get a bit of spring fever this time of year and can not concentrate on anything all I want to do it be outside and camping. In an effort to calm my self I am been embroidering a lot.

This is from a Design 7228 pattern. I used a varigated red floss and lined the tote with some apple fabric. I am not sure what I will do with it yet keep it for myself or give it to my sister-in-law she is an elementary school music teacher and loves all the apple stuff. Still deciding....



Hope you all are enjoying the spring weather (if you have it).
~Bekah

Random Things

I was tagged by SewSugarySweet on flickr. Here are 16 random things about myself.

1. My Mom calls me Sis

2. My Dad calls me Kid

3. My Husband calls me Bee

4. My name is Rebekah

5. I do not make the bed everyday (for that matter I really do not make it until all the covers are tangled at the bottom of the bed)

6. I drink milk with my pizza

7. I like ketchup on my tacos

8. I have 3 nephews

9. I have 4 nieces (one of them is in the picture above with me)

10. I look like a midget with my husband's family and average height with my family.

11. I love old movies and musicals

12. I am learning to speak Japanese for fun

13. I love to bake and make-up my own recipes

14. I have a 10yr old bassett hound

15. Fall is my favorite time of year

16. I love ice cream (especially my home made ice cream)

So consider yourself tagged! Let me know if you decide to do it.

~B