What a productive and fun weekend we had! We squeezed in a fun visit with family, some great shopping, and then I even had a day to do some sewing.
The blocks above are part of the Piecing the Past Peace and Healing Sew Along. I think they are perfect blocks for a diagonal quilt setting, which is what I have been planning for them. In all the years I have been sewing, I have never made a Tree of Life block! I don't think I'd want to make a whole quilt of them, but it is fun to have one in a sampler quilt.
I brought Eva along with me to visit my father and sister (who is out visiting from Wisconsin). We stopped at Target on the way and she picked out some cute new outfits. She is modeling a romper suit below. I don't think I have ever had a romper. It is definitely a look that soon-to-be eleven-year-old Eva can pull off. She looked adorable and it was so nice to show her off to my relatives.
Eva and I stopped at a Panera for lunch on the way home. Eva was in heaven with their mac and cheese, but to tell you the truth, I was extremely disappointed, with the food, the presentation, and especially the high price. I had a half a turkey sandwich and an iced tea. Eva had a bowl of mac and cheese, a skimpy yogurt, and a strawberry lemonade. The bill came to just under $25. I think that is ridiculous! The tiny portions were plopped on very large plates which made the small amount look even more minuscule. I used to enjoy Panera, but I doubt I will go there again.
Eva is clowning around for the photo, but she did say the mac and cheese was good. Oh, but it was our second try because the first one was served in a dirty bowl and had to be sent back! Yikes.
Hope you had a great three-day weekend (in the US). Ours was pretty quiet, but we did go see the new Downton Abbey movie and it was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed it. There might have been a few sniffles at the end.
I took my grandkids to Panera, and I felt the same you did. Ridiculous! Next time I go, it'll be for the sugar cookie only.
Posted by: Mary | May 31, 2022 at 04:50 AM
Good morning, Nicole-Oh, you brought me right back to my childhood days with the rompers. Eva looks adorable in hers. I wore rompers at the ages of probably 7-9. After that, I got a little too big in the wrong places to pull it off after that! But when I had them, my Mom always seemed to find them in Seersucker material-pretty blues, yellows, and a delicate pink. I loved them, and seersucker material seemed to keep me cool on very hot days. Paired with little white sandals, I always thought I looked great! Happy memories!
Posted by: Peggie Riccio | May 31, 2022 at 05:53 AM
Eva is at a perfect age, how much fun you two have, I'm thrilled for you both. Your Dad must have been so happy to see all you girls.
I picked up lunch at Panera over the weekend, I've always thought they were pricey but the food good, so a nice treat. Not this weekend, we will not be going back, the food was horrible, no longer worth the price, no longer a treat. Did someone buy them out? What happened?
I'm dawdling in my sewing room, I need to get with it, your blocks look amazing.
Posted by: Thelma | May 31, 2022 at 06:46 AM
My daughter worked at Panera for years so we ate there a lot. Pricey it's true, but we enjoyed the food. Been over a year since our last visit so I don't know how it is now.
My sisters and I wore rompers all through our girl years. I too remember the seersucker ones.
We had a lovely weekend out on the lake and picnicking with friends. Eva is such a lovely girl!
Posted by: sue s | May 31, 2022 at 07:02 AM
Those blocks are perfect for a diagonal setting! Your long weekend with family topped off with a movie sounds great! Eva's romper is adorable & she looks pleased with it! We don't have Panera here. That's disappointing to hear so many bad reviews because we usually eat there a couple of times when I visit my sister in Florida.
Posted by: Jan | May 31, 2022 at 07:07 AM
those blocks are beautiful!
Posted by: Ina | May 31, 2022 at 09:42 AM
I used to really like Panera, but have been unhappy with them for quite some time. The prices everywhere are getting ridiculous. We stopped at Dairy Queen (before going to Downton Abbey) and a medium sundae and small blizzard was $10. I kind of feel that the high prices are really going to effect their business.
Posted by: Carmen | June 01, 2022 at 02:13 PM
My daughter brought me to the new Downton Abbey film at the weekend as my birthday's coming up. She's not a fan but knows that I am. And (spoiler alerrt), I was brave during the death scene but the sadness and solmnity of the funeral broke me. Luckily, she also provided me with tissues😁.
Posted by: Terena | June 01, 2022 at 02:19 PM
I had the same thoughts on Panera - higher prices for smaller portions. Willing to pay more for quality, but unfortunately, that has gone down as well. Thought it was just here in Portland, where the restaurants have still had staffing problems.
I also had a few sniffles at the end of Downton movie. Good movie, glad I went.
Posted by: Sandy Carlson | June 05, 2022 at 11:15 AM