Our friends the Makis arrived Friday night for several days before they dropped Sarah at school. Last summer she was the recipient of this quilt. After hanging around in the morning we finally started out to see one of the historic homes near Charlottesville. First we drove by Pat's office and saw this lovely train.
Next we drove up to Charlottesville and oops went right past Monticello. And turned in at Jefferson Vineyards. It was packed. We decided to skip the tasting and settled on the deck with a nice bottle of white wine. It was really lovely sitting outside under the trees with a nice breeze blowing. I think it really helped being overcast. This is Kirk, Sarah and Pat -- after we'd had our bottle of wine and some yummy dill crackers. Poor Sarah, no wine for her.
Lisa and Kirk getting ready to leave.
Needless to say no quilting was done this day. But it was totally enjoyable day. And, doing a bit of research to write this I realize how much is around this area. No doubt we will work our way through the Jefferson Wine Trail and visit other venues the area offers.
No overwhelming plans for this afternoon. Things I could do:
• cut some more pieces for the million pieces quilt
• start the 1800 quilt
• make Kathy Tracy's little quilt for Challenge 10.
• see if I have enough fabric to make the jacket - - - hum.
• prep a project bag in case it is time to go wait for the new baby to show up.
What a lovely day - tasty wine, good company, and new adventures.
ReplyDeletesometimes you just need to do other things-I think it helps to get away from the sewing/quilting and then come at it fresh.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was so beautiful this week-low humidity not too hot I've just wanted to enjoy it. Before long it will be cold again. oh-boo.