Oh Hey Everyone! I had a little fun with that title. I just got through reading some of the banter back and forth from the now infamous copyright spat between C&T publishing/Emily Cier -vs- Kate Spain/Moda...see here for Leah Day's take on it (I know, I'm a little late to reading about this, but it just hit… Continue reading Tula Meet Kaffe, Kaffe Meet Pat, Pat Meet Bari, Bari Meet Michael, Michael Meet Bali, Bali Meet Joel. Everyone, I’m Cathy and I’m Here To Cut You Up!
Category: Sewing
45 Years Later I Learn How To Change A Battery!
Hi Friends, This past week has been a whirlwind of activity! The paintings were due, my parents came to visit, my niece and nephew had a big event to celebrate, our new windows arrived, our gas line was repaired, my husband went on his sales trip and just when you think you've managed to recover… Continue reading 45 Years Later I Learn How To Change A Battery!
In Search of the Cormorant
I've seen pretty much all of the major species of Illinois water birds in the park near our home. This lake you see above is a man-made lake designed to control flooding. It does a great job of that, thank goodness having just been through one of the worst floods around here, but it also… Continue reading In Search of the Cormorant
Scenes From the Dashboard — A Deluge of Rain!
Hi All! Northern Illinois was hit by a monster storm yesterday that dumped a TON of rain in a very short amount of time. The ground is saturated and whenever this happens around here we get flooding. Have I mentioned how flat this area is in the past? Can't remember if I have or not,… Continue reading Scenes From the Dashboard — A Deluge of Rain!
Dear Boston
I'm thinking of the victims of the Boston bombings today. I tried not to listen too much of the constant 24/7 news cycle because it just gets me so upset. Today I read the story of one of the victims, a young man who lost both of his legs, and I just had tears in… Continue reading Dear Boston
Finally! I’ve broken a Plateau! And other house makeover news…
Hi Everyone! It has been I think 3 weeks since I've lost anything on my weight loss journey and today I finally broke it with another pound lost! I am so happy because I was beginning to get a little frustrated! Anyway...I'm going to have to do another block in honor of breaking that plateau… Continue reading Finally! I’ve broken a Plateau! And other house makeover news…
Building a Quilt Design Wall – Part 1
I've seen them out there, rather elusive, in their exposure on blogs or quilt websites. Usually they're hidden behind the cropping of the photograph but I know there must be a way to have one too, the Quilt Design Wall that is! But I don't want one that is a permanent fixture, I just don't… Continue reading Building a Quilt Design Wall – Part 1
Butterick 5682 Jeans (Again) with Butterick 5612
Hi Friends! As you can see I’ve been busy! Sometimes it feels good just to sew and sew and sew and get some things done! I first had to work through some of the design issues that were bothering me on the Butterick 5682 Jean. What I didn’t like most of all was the fact… Continue reading Butterick 5682 Jeans (Again) with Butterick 5612
Butterick 5682 Jeans with McCalls 6604
Hi Friends! I had a few moments this afternoon to take some pictures of me in a couple garments I’ve made recently. I actually wore these two together for work today and I thought to myself there’s no better time to get these pictures done than right now! You’ve already seen the top, McCalls 6604… Continue reading Butterick 5682 Jeans with McCalls 6604
Is It Just Me Or Does This Alter Your Mood Too?
Hi Readers! I'm a Mood fabrics shopper and as such receive their emails they send out each week. Today in my in box was the announcement of the Mood Sewing Network featuring their hand-picked selection of 9 bloggers. Does everyone think this is a great idea? Or are you like me and have a twinge of… Continue reading Is It Just Me Or Does This Alter Your Mood Too?
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