Whew!!! Two weekends and I'm finished with the guest bedroom painting and most of the re-decorating. There was a lot of re-purposing and re-using most of the items already in the room. I've only made a few purchases and I think the end result came out quit nicely if I do say so myself! Einstein… Continue reading The Guest Bedroom Is All Prettied Up!
Month: February 2011
The February House Maintenance Project
As you have guessed, I've been laying low, trying to figure out what we are going to do about our big leak/broken attic issue. Jim had contacted our homeowner's insurance and they will FINALLY come out tomorrow to take a look. It doesn't look like they will be able to do much other than replace… Continue reading The February House Maintenance Project
Houston?
Remember Snowmaggedon? Well the other day when I was sifting and tossing and re-organizing my scrap fabric I was going up and down the stairs to the basement. On one of those up and down trips I noticed there was a spot of water at the bottom of the stairs. I seriously thought I had… Continue reading Houston?
Scrap?
I've been cleaning out the basement and pulling up boxes of scrap fabric. Any suggestions of what to do with all of it? Let me know your thoughts! Meanwhile, I'm going to look through my 'Idea' book... ~Cathy
A fearful, frigid night on iconic Chicago road – Yahoo! News
A fearful, frigid night on iconic Chicago road - Yahoo! News. What a crazy situation!
Mr. Einstein at 10 Months – Does this carpet make me look fat?
Here he is. I haven't written a monthly report in a couple of months so I'm totally overdue! Einstein will turn 10 months old on the 5th. He's such a great dog! But I got the dreaded fat lecture the other day. I know, who likes being told you're fat? "He needs to trim down… Continue reading Mr. Einstein at 10 Months – Does this carpet make me look fat?
The Scrap Car Organizer is all but Finished!
Well friends, here is a closer look of the car organizer I made from scraps using Simplicity 2553. These photos show a little bit more of detail of the scraps. Oh yes, and you all will also notice that I hand stitched the outer bias tape. It was easier that way. I wasn't sure if… Continue reading The Scrap Car Organizer is all but Finished!
Snowmaggedon is coming!
I'm watching the newscast this morning and for all you'd think we are headed towards the end of life as we know it. This should be interesting. Wish me luck! I'm headed out for my trek to work. I've got the shovel, a blanket, water, food, the dog, dog food, cell phone, boots,… Continue reading Snowmaggedon is coming!
Sewing.for.Life! 
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