The Blogging Gods are Unhappy

I have been trying to post!  However-my camera has been MIA.  I've been in a frantic state about it until I finally realized that I left it in a different city at my grandparents house when we went to their 50 year anniversary party.  Phew!  My sister is picking it up and meeting me halfway tonight, so I'll be back in action tomorrow.  I wanted so badly to debut the patterns as I had promised, but without my camera I haven't been able to take the few final pictures needed.  We're slated to do this in the morning so all will be revealed soon.  :)

Since I didn't have any pictures, I was going to indulge in a tag from Amelia who is having picture posting issues on her blog.  But now the post where she explained it all is gone!  Is anyone else out there having picture/post issues with their blogs?  I know it had to do with a book so I will say that the last book I read was "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer.  (Funny side story here-I was chatting with Joanna the last day of market and told her I was anxious to pick up the book and read on the way home.  She asked what it was about and I started telling her about the vampire love phenomenon-remember how I said you sound dumb talking about it?  Well she just started laughing at me and I couldn't help but chime in-almost to the point of tears.  There we were, in the middle of miles of fabric and patterns cackling about vampires and body snatchers.  It's good to have friends.)  The book wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I did finish it and that's a feat lately!

So I've had a hard time figuring out what to post this week with no camera!  Then I decided I would share some non-sewing pictures from Oregon.  Talk about beauty.  My creative, green loving soul doth soar.  Thank you for the tips and recommendations on places to check out-you guys have given me the information I really wanted that you can't get from a travel book!  We're planning a trip back there possibly in the fall to really take a good long look around before deciding on a spot.  We're lucky enough to not have to have our jobs mandate where we live so we're going to take a good long look around and find the perfect place.  And drag Amber and Brian along with us.  And my family.  And anyone else who wants to come live somewhere gorgeous.  Speaking of Amber-if you want to see what I would have posted this week if I had a camera go read her last post.  It's identical to everything we've been up to here.

These pictures were all taken at Multnomah Falls in case you were wondering!  I just love how these flowers are growing out of a rock wall.  I felt like such a tourist taking pictures of this kind of thing, but I guess I kind of was.  Can't wait until that kind of thing is normal to me.

So I'll be back soon with that pattern debut I promised!  And the website is looking spiffy and will be up and running soon too.  Soon soon soon..

Comments

[Amy]

To be without your camera is soooo sad! I think I would be lost =) Love the tourist photos!

[Dena Berg (sugar shop)]

Ooh I feel for you being without your camera. Beautiful photos, my goodness... and I need more time in my life, I have barely found the time to play with the entire line of Ginger Blossom that I bought now, you come out with Farmers Market! Aaaackk! It's too much goodness I am having overload. :)

[Amber]

You know I can't wait to get my hands on those patterns :-)

[Julianna]

You are so lucky to be looking at Oregon for a place to live. I grew up in beautiful British Columbia Canada and those pictures remind me of Vancouver BC. I got married and was moved to the mid-west - Chicago - which has got lots to do if you must live in the mid-west but for a girl raised in the west my soul longs for the smell of a pine tree again and I wish I could see mountains out my window. Still I'm glad someone gets to live there.

[mo]

It is a really particularly green spring here this year. I cannot believe the amazing growth in my garden and people's lawns are positively glowing this year. I complained and complained about all this rain we have had but it has resulted in a really beautiful spring here in Portland.

[april]

woot

[Camille]

Oh my goodness, those are some gorgeous pictures Sandy! Thats the only bad thing about flying in- not being able to really see the area.

It was so fun to chat with you at Market. Fun to meet another hard working mom I have so much in common with! Keep up the great work girl, you are amazing!

[Stephanie]

Gorgeous Multnomah Falls! A favorite destination when I lived in Oregon. Powell's Bookstore was another!

[Hanna]

the picture with the bit of bridge is really pretty :)

[Kim]

We've gone to the coast of Oregon twice on vacation and I'd LOVE to live there! I can't wait to see where you land.

[Sonnja]

You make beautiful photos!
Kind regards

Sonnja & Beertje Zonn
from the Netherlands

[Sonnja]

You have a beautiful blog!
Kind regards,

Sonnja & Beertje Zonn
from the Netherlands

[chelsea]

oh my gosh, Sandi. That second-to-last picture there with the glimpse of the bridge is gorgeous. I can't believe places like that exist in real life. Beautiful picture.

[Kim McBirnie]

Hi Sandi, can't wait to see your patterns! I will have to look up that book; I have that kind of conversation with people at work all the time. I'll be sat in the canteen reading and someone will ask me what I'm reading, what is it about.........oh, how my heart sinks! I don't know if you've ever read it, but Sunshine by Robin McKinley is excellent.
Love the pictures by the by, all the rain / sun mix we're having in the UK at the moment is having the same lush effect. Sure you don't fancy moving over here? Could do with some crafting contacts in the UK!
Kim xx

[Jessica]

Patiently waiting for the debut of the patterns! And your pictures are just breathtaking. Especially that one with the bridge. It's so good it doesn't look real!

[Jean C.]

Wherever you land in Oregon, you will need to get to Eugene during the Summer/Fall time. They have a great local market they call Saturday's Market in downtown Eugene. Eugene isn't that big... but this is great because all the local crafters/farmers show up and sell their wares/food. Really down to earth people too.
When we go visit family (my folks/brother's family) I like to get Christmas presents there.
Lots to see at the coast too... go to Moe's to eat if you like Sea Food! Also Astoria is a great place to visit... a few movies have been made there... Kindergarten Cop, Goonies. Anyway, I'm envious of you. We moved from Oregon in 1984... sighhhh... to Utah (which also has some beautiful country!) but it's just not as green! So, I have to visit family and get my tree/ocean fix when I can.

[april]

i feel like a stalker now. been checkin in since your last post to find no updates on patterns. going nutso here. ahhhhhhhhh

[Heidi S.]

Beautiful pictures, especially Multnomah Falls. I was born and raised in Multnomah County - it's so green and beautiful there. I've been telling my family that the weather here in Idaho Falls the past two weeks is just like what I grew up with in Oregon, rainy and overcast. Guess it's all for your benefit getting you used to this type of weather before you move! Don't forget to check out the Portland Rose Festival and definately the coast!

Heidi S.

[Gudrun]

Hi Sandi
It was great to meet you at market and chat for a little bit. I got some of your fabrics at spree and my daughter and I have been playing with them. Great job....keep it up. Awesome photos! I agree with Camille...flying in is no fun.

[~ Junkyard Jennifer]

I've never been, but Oregon looks beautiful!

Thank you so much for your response on the red paint! It's perfect.

Since the Typepad change, my pictures are posting but they're looking a teensy weensy bit glitched or blurry. They're definitely off. But there have been plenty of other things I've been having trouble with when posting. I sure hope they get things figured out soon!

~ Jennifer

[Heather Roe]

Hello! (echo, echo, echo) Hello! (echo, echo, echo) Sandi! Sandi are you there...(echo, echo, echo)???

Just checking in on you. Wasn't sure if you somehow slipped and fell into that beautiful water fall up there!

[jennifer daniel]

So, is the Host good? I almost bought it the other day, but I was afraid it just wouldn't live up! By the way. Just put in a big order for your Farmer's Market fabric. It is fabulous. I couldn't decide on which colorway...I loved them all.
jenni

[Stacy]

So.........about Oregon: my mom grew up there and one of my favorite places to hike is Oneonta Gorge. It's near Multnomah but way more cool because you have to wade through water and climb over logs to get to that sweet oasis (that looks like Hawaii)!!! HEre's a tidbit from a site that I found:

The best way to see the inside of Oneonta Gorge is to put on sneakers and wade knee-deep up the creek from the highway bridge. In late summer when the water's not too deep nor too cold, it's usually possible to trek half a mile through the 20-foot-wide chasm to an otherwise hidden, 100-foot falls. This adventure is not for the faint of heart, however, because the route sometimes involves clambering over a logjam or wading a chest-deep pool.

We were the ONLY ones there 13 years ago when we hiked in --- BEAUTY!

[Amanda]

I just saw all of the Farmers Market swatches in my coop (only seen your pics before now) and OMG it is so lovely!!

[Holly]

Sandi, too funny! I finished The Host before I went to quilt market - and yes it wasn't anything like the 'vampire' thrillogy but still Stephenie is an amazing writer. I just really want more Edward!!!! Multnomah Falls is a great 'touristy' spot wether you are passing through or live nearby. They used to make soft serve ice-cream cones in the shape of a squirrel, fluffy tail and all. I loved going there as a kid:)