Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Little Boy Bag
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Weekend Shopping
My roll of Warm 'n Natural batting is getting slimmer and slimmer and I've been eyeing it with dismay. So, yesterday at JoAnn's while it was 50% off plus an additional 10%, I restocked. Almost a full bolt, 31 yards. It was actually Warm 'n White, which I prefer anyway. A big purchase, but I use a lot and appreciate having it on hand, on sale. I also got a few things from their notions wall, 50% off this weekend - Wonder Under and a few other goodies.
Steph and Nora got me a $25 gift card from Hancock as part of my Mother's Day present, and I've been saving it for this weekend. Five yards of clearance pastel batiks, webbing for bags, and some more goodies. My out-of-pocket was $1.04. Awesome, thanks, Steph.
And today, a ride to Lowe's with my neighbor, and I got three tomato cages, yellow, red, and blue. After weeks of rain and cool it's suddenly hot and past gardening time. Time to get going.
Steph and Nora got me a $25 gift card from Hancock as part of my Mother's Day present, and I've been saving it for this weekend. Five yards of clearance pastel batiks, webbing for bags, and some more goodies. My out-of-pocket was $1.04. Awesome, thanks, Steph.
And today, a ride to Lowe's with my neighbor, and I got three tomato cages, yellow, red, and blue. After weeks of rain and cool it's suddenly hot and past gardening time. Time to get going.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Little Patchwork Bag
Saturday, May 28, 2011
So, when I got the chance to join a group that makes baby quilts for preemies at a local hospital, I really wanted to do that. A little of the work is done with the group at the local library and the finishing is on our own. Quilting is what I do, and this combines a little quilting and a little socializing. Perfect.
Last meeting I got a happy start on my first quilt, then had to put it aside to finish the Eden Park quilt. This was a busy week, no quilting, but this morning I finished the top. Lime green, turquoise, orange, and ladybugs. Some family's going to get a bright quilt.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Gardening
Last week, my neighbor cut down a tree beside her pool and gave me half a dozen hosta plants that had lived under it. I planted them between rain showers and think they'll do well in my shady back yard. I have mint in the back yard too, knowing well that it would spread but not caring that it would. There is a large sage plant that doesn't seem to mind the shade, as well as a couple of other herbs. A couple of years ago Sarah gave me several container shrubs that I never planted because I wasn't sure where to put them or how big they would get. They must be really hardy because they've survived in their pots pretty much neglected. I planted them with the hosta by the back fence and have a feeling that they will feel luxurious in their new surroundings.
Overall, my landscaping looks pretty neglected and dismal, but every year I add a little, do a little. It's always a choice, gardening or sewing, and sewing usually wins.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Switching Over
I'm reluctant to go outside and start the yard work because I know that once I start it will be so consuming. Despite the thunderstorm this morning it's a lovely day, so I'll promise myself one hour. That one hour should fill up my two garbage cans for the Thursday pick-up.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
I Think It's Finished
I'm reminded again that creating is really an act of faith. Starting with just an idea, yours or someone else's, without a clear image of the end result, if you show up on a regular basis the picture (or whatever) will emerge.
Monday, May 16, 2011
I'm As Clever As Clever
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Getting There
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thanks for the Hats
Monday, May 9, 2011
UFO No More
I didn't measure it before I gave it to her - probably 14" x 14".
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Hanging System
You can admire the quilt if you want to - it's from a Quilt University class several years ago. Long enough ago that the corners aren't mitered. Recently enough that I can remember making it in my bedroom at the Berea College Ecovillage.
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I'm also the owner of a nifty new Craftsman stud finder. I had my usual moment of "you can't use that, you don't know how" followed by my usual moment of "any man can use it, I can too." Which is true, but I do wish the voice in my head would hush sometimes. All you have to do is drag the tool across the wall. Duh.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
To Jess
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Not talking About It
Setting up the serger for a chainstitch/coverstitch is always a good exercise though. Lots of steps coming and going. The only thing that was really challenging was that the screw for the throat plate was really tight, which led to my usual dilema, which way does the screw go? The righty-tighty, lefty-loosy advice does nothing for me. Nothing at all. I can visualize that working either way.
So, I went to the internet and learned that the screw should go counterclockwise to loosen. Now that makes sense to me and I got a longer handled screwdriver and all was well. Am I the only person who had to research how to loosen a screw?
Monday, May 2, 2011
Times of Not Knowing
Yesterday, the bird, which gave me lots of thought. This morning, the binding, a different color than I'd planned.
As I often do, I'm thinking of my friend Jess and her leadership training, with her introduction of the concept that it's ok sometimes to not know where you're going as long as you're going in the right direction.
I miss you, Jess. And, thanks to Dena for the class and guidance.
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