Nov
12
2008
This is what has been depriving me of computer time for the past few days:
Yes, I finally finished this quilt, which is destined to be a Christmas present for my son. It took me a little over a year to complete Why so long? Hunting down the perfect fabric for each part [...]
Tags: applique, quilt, sewing
Oct
13
2008
I started out my day by pouring coffee on my Golden Grahams. Thankfully, the flavor combination wasn’t half bad. However, due to that not-so-auspicious beginning, I’ve been trying to play it safe and stick to tasks I shouldn’t be able to screw up too much. I thought laundry was a good idea, but managed to [...]
Tags: sewing, thrifting
Oct
03
2008
With the arrival of the colder weather, my family’s inclination has been to slow down and take life easy. Robert’s wandering around the house in a fleece jacket and Sam has actually been persuaded to wear socks when indoors. (He usually sheds them within seconds of entering the house. I wish I could induce him [...]
Tags: baking, crafting, Knitting, sewing