Monthly Archives: November 2020

Food for thought

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I saw this on fellow blogger Mary J. Melange’s Instagram, and it made me stop and think. Right off the top of my head, I could really work on taking my camera off automatic, practicing free motion quilting, or finally … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Advice, COVID-19, Instagram, Pandemic, Shakespeare, Spare time, Suggestion, Using time wisely | 65 Comments

Turkey for Two

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There will be turkey for two this Thanksgiving for the first time ever. Then again, 2020 is the first time ever we’ve tried to navigate a pandemic. Thanksgiving usually means a family gathering to share an extravagant ensemble of dishes … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, New England | Tagged Covid deaths, COVID-19, Safety precautions, Social distance, Staying safe, Thanksgiving, Wash your hands, Wear a mask | 78 Comments

Let there be light

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

My mood and the weather have been gray and cool so I decided to do something about my mood at least. On a warm day last week, I climbed to the attic and picked out some Christmas items, grabbed my … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Christmas, COVID-19, Fairy lights, Holiday decorating, Holidays, Red pickup truck | 58 Comments

Thank you

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Heartfelt thank you to each and every Veteran for your service.

Posted in New England | Tagged American Flag, Veteran's Day, Veterans | Comments Off

Thread

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Although we’re having great weather and I’m still picking up multiple leaf bags full of the neighbor’s pine cones, I’ve basically closed out the gardening season and moved indoors. The sewing and embroidery machines have been running, and I’ve made … Continue reading →