Project Update

Well, I know I told you I was nearly done with my first ever quilt and I am, but I have been having some sewing machine issues. I think I need to take it in to the shop. I have tried everything suggested in the manual. So now I am finishing off my quilt by hand. I am veryclose to being done and the end results will be posted ASAP.

In other news I went fabric and supply hunting at the local thrift stores. I found some zippers, bias tape and these great fabrics. I had a great time looking through vintage sheets and old tablecloths as well as fabric remnants. With the remnants I always wonder what their purpose was supposed to be and why they were never fully utilized.

I also had fun looking through the old craft books from the 60s, maybe not projects that I currently want to do (tin can shakers, lamps from boots, etc.), but it is interesting to see projects that were all the rage in the past. I wonder what trends will define our time?

Do you hunt for crafty supplies at thrift stores? What's your best ever find?

Project

I have been busy at work on my first quilting project. With a little guidance from my mother I am nearing completion. The front is quilted and the back has applique fabric polka dots. I have been sneaking in bits of time while Cordelia is napping, taking any moment to sew a few stitches. I am really happy with the results so far. It has been so long since I took on such a huge project.

I did learn to sew in junior high school. I had a home economics course where I learned how to set a table, how to cook a few things and I also learned the basics of sewing. I made a duffel bag and a teddy bear in that class. I also learned some basics from my mother. She knows her way around the sewing machine; she even made my wedding dress!

Since junior high I have used my sewing skills for only the most basic projects. My skills sat in the recesses of my mind, gathering dust for many years. Now with a more flexible schedule and a head full of ideas I am starting anew.

Can you sew? If you can, where did you learn?

Random

Well, it's been a while since I have had a random post so I thought it was high time that I get to it...

• I think that I will be able to complete my first quilt within the week! I am really excited and I think it's going to be pretty nice. I have been taking my time and I am happy with the results thus far. Mom and I are going to the store for a few last minute items today. I will share the final results with you soon.
• When the news reports on the war they say things like, " The number of troops has been increased..." I always wonder what is the singular for troops? Is it troop? Seems weird.
  
• Why do goats have such freaky pupils? I did a quick Internet search and it seems like there are a lot of theories ranging from goats being evil to something to do with depth perception.
• Now that it's the new year Eric and I put up our 2010 calendar. Our 2009 calendar had basset hound puppies (a gift). Our calendar is Sarah Kramer's calendar, it's AWESOME. You can check it out here. There are recipes every month. Plus, super cool photos.
• Speaking of calendars, I once worked a calendar booth in the center of the mall...not my favorite job.
• Have I ever mentioned that I have hand feet? Meaning that I can grab things with my toes. Seriously I am really talented. I think I passed this trait on to my daughter. Lucky girl!
  

Well, that seems random enough. Do you have anything random that you want to share today?