Yesterday I decided to go to a QOV Sew-In. I'd never been to a Quilts of Valor activity so it was pretty exciting. I always love meeting new people that enjoy any kind of sewing activity...it's a good bonding experience. AND the ladies there were AMAZING! All of them just welcomed me in. I worked… Continue reading Quilts of Valor Volunteer Day
Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 2-Working the Plan: Tracing the Pattern and Cutting the Fabric
So let's get started. I measured the waist and the hips to determine which size to make. The waist on this particular design has tabs that are cinched in using a buckle so exact fitting of the waist is not necessary. The hips are fairly roomy too with the addition of the front pleat. We… Continue reading Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 2-Working the Plan: Tracing the Pattern and Cutting the Fabric
Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 1 Pattern Analysis
On the sewing machine today is a pair of shorts that our exchange student asked me to help her make before school is out. She chose this really cute design from the June 2009 magazine. She says she's never sewn anything in her life so I'll take this opportunity to use this experience as a… Continue reading Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 1 Pattern Analysis
Back to the Sewing Block by way of a Mother’s Day.
I'm back. Back to the sewing room. Sorry, we have had a very crazy busy, crazy 'lost in translation' couple of weeks. I don't even know where to start to recap all that has been going on around here. Maybe I'll get into the "Can I go to Toronto?" episode or share with you the… Continue reading Back to the Sewing Block by way of a Mother’s Day.
Our first CCI meeting
This beautiful dog is Lyda. She patiently sat next to me during a meeting of volunteers on Sunday. I brought Jim with me as both of us really are not that familiar with CCI - Canine Companions for Independence, the organization we'll be getting a puppy from to raise for 14-18 months. One after another,… Continue reading Our first CCI meeting
A Stranger Parent…and a little extra
I've been busy. Really busy. So I'm sad to say I haven't been in my new sewing room to really get started on everything. The best I've been able to do is get my quilt fabrics into a few bins. What could possibly be taking me away from the bliss that is sooooo sooooo close?… Continue reading A Stranger Parent…and a little extra
Dude is in my car!
Let's just say I'm not liking this person very much today. It's a good thing I've learned to leave a wet snotty kleenex on my passenger side seat. Not really...but wish I'd had. I'll be back with more dream sewing soon!
It’s Quilt Festival Time!
This festival has crept up on me like nobody's business. I can't believe it is already here! It doesn't seam like that long ago I was reporting from last year's festival. I know I've been a little bit out of it but I just found out that this is the last year this festival will… Continue reading It’s Quilt Festival Time!
Just an Update
Wow! Another week has gone by...where did that one go? Here is a sneak peak inside the sewing space. I'm still working on loading in all my 'stuff' ---- and boy! do I have a lot of 'stuff'! Over the last week we have gone to Menards a few times to get boards to make… Continue reading Just an Update
Part 3 of My Quest to Find a New Furry Four Legged Friend
Okay people. Just go grab that box of tissues and click on a couple of these videos. I have to update you on my quest to find a new four-legged furry best friend. Two weeks ago we completed the application to be involved with Canine Companions for Independence. Within a week they responded to schedule… Continue reading Part 3 of My Quest to Find a New Furry Four Legged Friend
Sewing.for.Life! 
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