I had planned to post about the books I’ve read on the last Friday of the month, but I wasn’t finished with my second book until Friday. So here I am posting on the LAST day of the month. By the way, what happened to February? Gone already and we are on to March. “In like a Lion and out … ….oh there’s more
Finally Finished! I started this quilt back in the summer of 2017. More than 4 1/2 years and it’s done! Definitely the longest WIP in my sewing history. It’s taken so long because I ran into trouble at every turn. Mostly because I didn’t know what I was doing or tried to do the impossible with fabric. But that has … ….oh there’s more
I have changed out my sewing room SO MANY TIMES! I’m always looking for the better way. In my life, in my volunteering, in my sewing room. And in my decor—my walls probably look like Swiss cheese under the paint from me moving the art around. New holes. Patch the old ones. Paint. I have a 1990 house. All small … ….oh there’s more
Waaaaay baaaack at Thanksgiving while we were in DC, my son-in-law was showing how great his new backpack sling was. I believe he got it at Patagonia. He pulled out all of his necessary stuff, like wallet and sunglasses but there was also an apple, a can of La Croix, and more! He used it running, bicycling, and just for … ….oh there’s more
Thought I’d start out the month of hearts by looking back at one of the blocks I designed last year. While last month I said I wasn’t starting any new quilts any time soon–well, I changed my mind. I was stressing about something trivial and thought I would feel better if I could just cut fabric up in little pieces … ….oh there’s more
I’m expanding my blog a little. A post on Friday! About books! And reading! Once upon a time I was a voracious reader. And I want to get back to reading in 2022. As a child, teenager, and young adult, I read every book I could find. Even when my kids were little—I was rocking a cradle and reading a … ….oh there’s more
I have a good friend that threw herself a 70th birthday party last week. A band, lots of catered food, fire pit– just all around fun. The only thing is, she asked everyone to wear a tutu. With my hips…..not flattering attire! But when you are 70 years old and throwing a party–you get to make any request you want. … ….oh there’s more
Several months ago I had a friend give me these beautiful pillows. He had been over for dinner and mentioned that he had the perfect cushions for my white furniture. His wife, who had passed away, did upholstery plus made these pillows for custom orders. He had four left and I came home one day and they were on the … ….oh there’s more
In continuing with Tuesday’s post, I have one firm resolution. I will never purchase jeans, slacks, dress pants, shorts, yoga pants, tights, or leotards that do not have pockets again. Even if the apparel is on clearance. Just Say No. And you know those little tiny almost fake pockets that they put in women’s jeans, shorts, dress pants, and slacks? … ….oh there’s more
Usually I list a bunch of goals in this annual post. Then I go back and check out how I did at the end of the year. Typically I don’t do so well with those ideas and 2021 was no exception. I feel like I have been going in circles in 2021. Always busy but really not getting much done. … ….oh there’s more
