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August 21, 2021

Mitten Moments

Welcome to my Mitten Moments! 

Random moments from my week that I am sharing with you!

This week, I took some time to slow down. That’s a hard one for me.

How about you?

Isn’t She Pretty?

Did you see my stories on Instagram this week?

If so, you saw my amazing Fired-Up dahlia! Isn’t she a beauty? I was lucky enough to get her and three other gems from Jen at The Flowering Farmhouse.

This is my first go at growing dahlias and needless to say, I am hooked!

Is It Really Empty?

I had an epic fail this week.

I got a call that my mother needed to go to the doctor as her face and eyes were swollen shut from some mosquito bites…that’s a story for another time.

So, I ran out of the house, got in the car and realized the car was on “E”.

You know how it is, the car never seems to have gas, especially when you’re in a hurry.

I drove to the corner gas station, put my card in the reader and started to pump. To my surprise, it kept sputtering and not pumping a full stream. The whole time I was thinking, “What is wrong with this pump?” I was looking at the attendant thinking, “Come on! Help a girl out! What is wrong with this pump?”

I pumped $5 worth of sputtering gas and then gave up.

Annoyed, I got in my car, I looked at the gas gage and low and behold, I realized the tank was actually full not empty.

Yes, you read that right. I tried pumping gas in a car with a full tank.

A slooooow down, Kim, moment…and your welcome for the laugh!

A Slow Saturday

Sewing helps me slow down. It’s a quiet, yet thoughtful process which is good for my soul.

Did you ever read my post How To Make A Doll Blanket? That’s a fun way to spend a Saturday too!

You know I make blankets for a cause but I also make blankets for people that God lays on my heart. Today, I am starting one of those.

I always try to make the fabric fit the person.

I love these patterns and I hope she’ll like them too.

It’s an honor to bless someone with something homemade.

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments, I found this week:

These amazing wooden pumpkins

This yummy apple dumpling recipe

This pretty wood bead fall wreath

These tiny ice cream sammies

I hope you have enjoyed my Mitten Moments, this weekend! Wishing you time to slow down and enjoy all the moments of your week ahead.

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Comments

  1. Leslie Watkins says

    August 21, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Thank you for sharing my recipe! I am eagerly anticipating the orchard Apple picking days in the next few weeks. Love those fabrics you are working with this morning. My sewing machine is calling me to finish a baby quilt here. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:57 am

      You are so welcome! I just recently finished a baby quilt. Hope your weekend was great!

      Reply
  2. Sharon says

    August 21, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    I’ve never tried to fill up a full tank, but I’ve certainly done other things just as wild that make me relate!! So true, even though I no longer work, I need to slow down! I really need to slow my mind!! Thanks for the reminder!!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:44 am

      Glad I am not the only one out there! Slowing down is so good for the soul! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Carol Gerling says

    August 21, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    Thank you Kim for sharing happy thoughts and ideas !!
    Love you šŸ˜šŸ’—

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:45 am

      Awe, thank you Carol! Thanks for stopping by! Love you right back!!ā¤ā¤

      Reply
  4. Terri Waldorf says

    August 21, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    I love you, Kimmy! This is always a pleasure to read! Good for you!
    S.I.L., Terri

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:45 am

      Thanks so much, Terri! I’m glad it brings you joy! šŸ’›

      Reply
  5. Cindy Rust says

    August 22, 2021 at 1:51 am

    Why is slowing down so hard?? I completely get what you are saying about the gas tank. I haven’t done that specific thing but I have done similar things because I am in a hurry. He tells us to be still, to rest, to listen. And we are so busy….well. Thanks for the reminder Kim! Happy Sewing! BTW, I spent time sewing today too!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:48 am

      So true! His ways are definitely better than ours and your words are a great reminder to me! šŸ’›

      I love sewing and so glad you had the opportunity too! I hope I get to see what you are making.

      Reply
  6. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    August 22, 2021 at 5:45 am

    That sounds like something I would do with the gas tank Kim! I’ve had plenty of time to slow down while being in the boat this month. It’s kinda fun!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:49 am

      That sounded like a wonderfully relaxing trip! So good for you!

      Reply
  7. Tina says

    August 23, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Wow, hope your Mom is doing better. Those dahlias are beautiful. Will keep that site in mind for next summer. All my flowers are fading for the year.
    Doll blankets, I look forward to it! Just not too soon.

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  8. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    August 24, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing your story. We tend to rush around in our lives and don’t think we need to slow down until it catches up with us. I’ve been trying to work in some slow down time too – no luck yet. I love your choice of fabrics, especially the vintage women one.

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  9. Tammy says

    August 27, 2021 at 2:27 am

    I love all of the fabrics in that blue blanket. So darling!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 28, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks, Tammy! I’ll have to share with you who I made it for.

      Reply
  10. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    September 6, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    I think we all can use a SLOW day of two just to regroup, we have all been under undue stress the last, almost, 2 years.

    Have a great weekend.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 7, 2021 at 12:38 am

      Yes, so very true!

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    September 8, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Oh gosh, Kim, been there! Sometimes we’re just so busy we can’t see straight. I hope your mom ended up being ok. Ouch. And yes, I slow down with sewing, too. I adore those pretty patterns…

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 14, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you, Kim! My mother is doing much better and healed quickly! Enjoy your slow time!

      Reply
  12. Juliet says

    September 13, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    Hope your mom’s okay … I can relate to your panic. Because of fire danger in our area I try to refill the tank when its gets halfway, but frequently fail. Misreading the dial … I don’t think your alone there either. Gorgeous dahlia! xo

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 14, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      My mother is back to normal, Juliet. Thank you so much!

      Reply

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