The Dorset Button Workshop, which is for those who’ve never made a Dorset Button or do not feel entirely confident with making one yet, is this Saturday! There are still some spots available, so don’t hesitate in signing up as I will not be giving this workshop again. We have a lot of fun and I demonstrate and go over all the different places where you might run out of thread and how to attach a new thread, how to wrap the ring, how to center those spokes, how to make the center and then we veer off and add some other things and stitches to the traditional Dorset Button. By the end of the workshop everyone will have made at least a couple of them.
For those of you who’ve been following along with my husband and I, we are leaving for Las Vegas today and will be flying home tomorrow just in time for my Dorset Button Workshop. Don’t forget to sign up!! I will be sending out the link later and for those who sign up in the next 48 hours, I’ll send out the link no later than Saturday morning.
Traveling is an encapsulated version of life. I’ve always wanted to be one of those people that greeted each day with their arms wide open. Someone once said or maybe I read it somewhere, I can no longer remember – if you want to be a _____________ person, then act like that person. In order to be the kind of person who greets each day with open arms, then act like a person who does that. Which means a healthy dose of gratitude, being present, seeing the upside to each moment, having compassion and the ability to see the humor in almost any situation. And then making the decision that whatever is going on, is best faced with open arms. It’s a kind of practice really and, for me anyway, requires a degree of vigilance as well. Also laughter. Did I mention the laughter part?
This has been an amazing trip. We did push ourselves, but I wouldn’t have done it any differently. Okay maybe suggested to Richard that he wear socks when we did The Narrows, but honestly who knew to suggest that? Not me, anyway. I didn’t wear any socks and was just fine, so…
Another beautiful day here East of Zion!
Don’t forget to sign up for the upcoming Dorset Button Workshop while you still can!!
It’s a good thing that you guys took a day to rest. It sounds like you needed it. It’s all if that fresh air. The drive to the Grand Canyon would have been beautiful, however, Richard should stay off of his feet. Safe trip home. Can’t wait to hear about your trip home.
Thanks Karen. I might have slept through most of that drive!
What an amazing experience you’ve enjoyed! Your interactive humor is contagious! Thanks for sharing each video as they were uplifting and fun to watch. I hope you both get some rest on the flight home and that Richard’s body heals quickly. What other embroidery stitch artist would be so fortunate as you to stumble upon a rock formation covered in natural greenery that would resemble a most beautiful dorset button!
Haha! Exactly!!! Thank you Barbara. ❤️
It was quite a trip and you did embrace each experience.
Thx so much Sandy! Is been a terrific adventure.
I enjoyed your observations of the canyon lands. That area is so very close to my heart. Seeing your videos; they are calling me back.
I love your philosophy of greeting each new day.
Have a good return trip home.
Thx so much. It is a spectacularly beautiful part of the world. ❤️
You have had a great time ,a real energetic time one could say , be a long trip then you’ll be home
Yes, a wonderful trip!!
I have so enjoyed your travelogue! I’m past the age of that, but I have fond memories of camping and walking on part of the Appalachian Trail!
Hi Sandra! Thank you so much. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying our travels. I’ve not done the Appalachian trail, but hear it’s wonderful!
Despise the car that shall remain nameless and the blistering feet – I’m so glad you and Richard were able to enjoy the beauty of my corner of the world I call home .. both you and Richard did amazing long hikes traveling many miles in short amounts of time in higher elevations than you were used to !
Winter snow run off in the Narrows isn’t for the faint of heart !
I was going to suggest you take a day and travel to Escalate- my dear friend also owns a B&B in slot Canyon.. you can save it for another adventure- but you got to visit a lesser traveled area with its own outstanding beauty – I’m thrilled for you..
– perfect weather even though first few days were heavy winds – but that’s Utah – wait ten minutes and it will change – heat is on its “here comes summer soon to be too hot to enjoy much outside!” Way-
Las Vegas has a Wonderful Thread & stitchery shop that I’m forgetting the name of ( so sorry) you would definitely be in heavy there ! If you have time to find it & stop before getting to the airport-
I’ve collected a few ‘ treasures’ that would be a tad heavy in your luggage -if you would please send me a text with your address and I will ship them your way ..
Safe travels to you and your hubby .. please come again!
Oh Leslie- thank you so much. How wonderful. I won’t have time to stop in the shop you’ve mentioned as we dropped off the car immediately and took a taxi to the hotel. I spent a lovely hour by the pool. Such a bizarre change of pace not to mention scenery. It was an amazing trip. Just beautiful and we even managed to find some petroglyphs early this morning! A perfect way to end a fabulous trip!!
I want to thank you both for allowing me to travel with you on your journey. Living in the UK I cannot visit your wonderful country .Many years ago I to did a similar trip over 8 weeks I hope like me you will come back with amazing inspirational photo,s.
At the time I was doing a decree in Textile Decoration and used the Canyons as the basis of my work .I am so thankful to you for lifting my spirit these last few days .
Thank you again.
Good luck to you both .
Thank you so much Sylvia. I’m so glad you liked it. I love that you used the Canyons as inspiration and I can see why! They are amazing. ❤️
Ariane, what a wonderful trip you both had, I can so relate to the foot issues that Richard is having, we went with our son and family to Vegas one year, not by my choice, but another story, by the end of three days, my hubs, son (Richard) and my self had such foot issues, I just wanted to cry, we did so much walking and it was so hot, we all had swollen feet and at that time I was waiting for knee surgery as well, what a nightmare trip, I do hope your Richard will heal quickly, I found once we got back to the cooler climate things got better.
I told my hubs once years ago, we have to travel while we still can, we did a few little camp outs, not what I wanted to do and now it is too late as neither of us are able to travel anymore. So get out and do what you can and enjoy life all you can. You just never know what life will throw at you.
Great trip and I loved watching all your videos, they were spectacular. The colours and the terrain. Wow! So beautiful. Cheers!
Thank you so much Sue. Yes, I hear you regarding going while you still can. The pandemic really brought that home to us (we live in Manhattan where everyone knows someone who died and many who got very, very sick). Thank you for telling me about your experience in the heat. I think it is probably related to that for my R. As well. ❤️