Saturday, July 6, 2013

Cross Stitch and Day Trip!

Thanks so much for taking a look at my 4th of July stitching and decorating.  I truly enjoy doing both for this holiday.  I did a bit less stitching because I was working on Hannah's birth sampler.  I have as much done on her sampler as I can until I see her room.  Then I will add the color.  It looks very green now.  I was looking for something to stitch until we go to Alabama.  I decided on a cute little design that I saw on a blog last Halloween.  I ordered it right away!  It is called, "A Wicked Plant(All Hallows Eve).  The design is by Barbara Ana Designs. I also have the new PS Halloween designs coming so even though it is July, I'm getting in a  mood for fall stitching.
Last week our DD, Laurie, took us on a great adventure.  We had never gone to Seattle's International District.  That is a favorite part of town for Laurie and her husband. We went to a famous  restaurant that we had seen on the  Anthony Bourdain program when he visited Seattle.  I hope you enjoy the pictures. If you are looking for a great read about this part of Seattle, I recommend "The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet." It really gives you a picture of this area during WW2.

 I think this is so cute!!


 Lunch at the Green Leaf!

This kind of says it all!


 The area was full of interesting little shops and many restaurants.

I have no idea what people do with these dry little fish!




 A gate into the area.

 I hope you enjoyed seeing Seattle's interesting International District!



We had quite the escort on the ferry home!  Actually this is not alarming, they do this quite often.
I hope you are all having a great week-end and had a wonderful 4th!!!
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13 comments:

  1. Peggy LeeJuly 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks for the tour.
    I'm not sure we want to know what is done with those little dry fish. Eeewwwww

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  2. Dani - tkdchickJuly 6, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Aren't internatiomal areas of city's just so cool?

    That looks like a nice little stitch!

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  3. PondsideJuly 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I loved The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet! I read it last year - and of course, I love Seattle too. Your little Hallow e'en project looks like a treat. I like anything with crows....so thanks for pointing me in that direction.

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  4. BethJuly 6, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Oh I like Barbara Ana and you've picked out a great design. Enjoyed touring International District too - the dragon is very cool.

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  5. BrigitteJuly 6, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Really a great tour through the international area of Seattle. I loved the gate as a sort of entrance. Looks cool. Thanks for the pictures.
    OH my, that Barbara Ana design is so great, it went straight to my wish list.

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  6. Samplers, Silks and LinensJuly 7, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    the barbara ana design is very cute -living in taiwan i can tell you what they do with those dried fish as ive eaten enough lol! they use it as a dried food snack usually cooked with a bit of sugar and whatever other ingredients they decide to add such as chillis and peanuts, yummy and makes a good high calcium snack as you are eating the entire fish - Amanda

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  7. MarilynJuly 7, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Great new project!
    Thanks for sharing the pics of your adventure.
    Marilyn

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  8. ChrisJuly 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Hi Barb!
    I am looking forward to your new start, I love this and need to start mine too.
    What a great trip to Seattle. I love exploring.

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  9. jaz@octoberfarmJuly 7, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    of course i love the halloween sampler! i always enjoyed that area of seattle so much. i have several large asian urns i bought there and shipped back.

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  10. CarolJuly 7, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Every time I check your blog and see that cute wooly Heron I smile, Barb--we have a Great Blue Heron who visits our pond daily and I just love watching him :)

    Thanks for the International District tour--really interesting especially since I just finished (and loved!) Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, myself :)

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  11. MrsDuncanMahoganyJuly 8, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    LOVE the Halloween sampler! These make me want to up sticks and move closer so I can have lessons! I must show my son your trip - he loves anything Asian! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. PennyJuly 8, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Loved the little tour through the International District! What a cute Halloween design - I don't think I've ever heard of this designer before. :)

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  13. priscillaJuly 9, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Cute Halloween sampler ! Might have to buy that one ;) Can't wait to see yours !
    Great photos of your day !




















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