Wow, the last couple of months have gone by so fast! I’m so grateful to take a quick break and to spend some time with my family for Thanksgiving. My sister was so kind to invite us to join her for the holiday, but sadly we didn’t have enough time off work to travel there and back (it’s about an 11 hour drive, so I would love to move closer!). I wanted to let her know we were there in spirit, so I managed to get a little sewing in and whipped up this fall-inspired table runner to send. I hope it brightened up their table!
I haven’t had as much time to blog the last few months, because as I’ve mentioned before, I’m finishing up my Ph.D. this year, and work responsibilities have taken over! In addition to finishing my dissertation, I’ve been teaching a class, applying for jobs and postdoctoral fellowships, mentoring undergraduates, working as a research assistant for my adviser, and continuing to work on ongoing research projects. Needless to say, I’ve had significantly less time to sew, blog, and keep up with my favorite blogs 
I’m hopeful that things will calm down soon, because I’ve really been missing my sewing machine! Plus, I have a few holiday gifts in the works I need to get done! So, stay tuned– I promise I’ll have a few more big projects finished soon to share here!
And, I hope everyone has had a happy, warm, and safe holiday! Simon has been enjoying himself, and even managed to snag a little turkey.
Your table runner is gorgeous! I just saw your link up on celebrate color, and had to comment as I’m also in my dissertation year of my PhD, and going through the job application frenzy while my poor sewing machine gathers dust!
I just had to comment and say, “I understand.” I have never been as stressed/busy as I have been since September.
What subject are you studying?
Wow you are busy. PHD in what? All are difficult beyond my imagination, but I would guess in different ways. My boss used to say that students now have it very easy compared to students in his day – because they don’t have to really know how to type or find a good typist early so they won’t be booked when you need the typing done. I think that more is expected because the tools are better. Who knows, but I do know that I wish you well and I hope your adviser is a great leader and an inspiration to your work plan.
Goodness! It’s a wonder you can get any sewing done at all. Your runner is great and I’m sure your sister loved it.
It has such a Thanksgiving-Y look. What a nice thought!
Natalie – this turned out so good! I’m sure your sister was thrilled! Best wishes as you finish up your PhD – exciting!
What a gorgeous table runner!
This is lovely Natalie, what a great idea to send something to thanksgiving if you couldn’t be there yourself! I love the pattern, I have been thinking of trying this block soon too
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