Posted in Pets, Quilting, Sewing on Oct 4th, 2007 1 Comment »
I bought a new sewing machine last week. It was a difficult decision to make. I’ve had my sewing machine since 1981 and thousands of yards of fabric have passed over those feed dogs. I’d begun to notice that the percentage of profane words that pass my lips increases sharply whenever the sewing machine comes [...]
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Posted in Quilting on Sep 25th, 2007 1 Comment »
Having everyone back at school can mean a few changes for me. If you’re thinking I’ll be getting all poetic about actually having a day to myself, think again. The beginning of school means the beginning of runny noses, sore throats, sinus infections, and lots of coughing — maybe not all in my house, but [...]
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In an attempt to give my hands a rest, I’ve taken to quilting. I know it sounds a little bit like a joke, but really, using the sewing machine, rotory cutter, etc. is a little less wear and tear on my hands than some intensive knitting sprees. So here is one of my most recent [...]
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One Nagano cross-country ski stocking is finished. You may be thinking, “Oh so much more time to finish the next one before the snow arrives.” But not to worry. I’ve signed up for a ‘blended quilt’ class and there’s an endless amount of gardening to do.
Other exciting news? Lois, Fabulous Famous Knitter and all around [...]
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Here’s Whiteface Mountain,
the pumpkin rug
and Irish Chain.
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