it’s been an interesting week. our computer suddenly became paralyzed, and was out of commission for most of last week. so we had to buy a new hard drive. which wasn’t that bad. adrian installed it a couple of nights ago, and there are still a few things to put back on, including all of [...]
Archive for July, 2006
technical difficulties
Posted in best made plans, keeping house, mail call on July 26, 2006 | 2 Comments »
project wrap-ups and ice cream, too
Posted in best made plans, in the kitchen, mail call, sewing on July 18, 2006 | 3 Comments »
i have been quite busy over the last few days. mostly it’s been wrapping up projects and cleaning. and melting in the crazy heat.
i finally finished my summer dress. the zipper is still a bit questionable at the top, but i still think it came out pretty well.
it’s very comfy and lightweight. it still needs [...]
stuffed bear (aardvark?)
Posted in sewing on July 12, 2006 | 2 Comments »
here he is. i just finished stuffing him and stitching him up. my first attempt at a teddy bear. overall, i am pleased. his face looks a bit aardvarkish, though.
i think he’s pretty cute.
he still needs a name.
and now, to run some errands and figure out what to have for dinner tonight. ta-ta!
rainy tuesdays make me want to sew
Posted in sewing on July 11, 2006 | 1 Comment »
it’s true.
tuesdays, specifically.
i really like having my mornings free to work on projects. the only downside is that sometimes i get into a really good groove, and then i have to leave for work. this happened to me yesterday as i was starting work on the teddy bear project.
i sewed the head together, and then [...]
on the cutting board
Posted in in the kitchen, reading, sewing on July 7, 2006 | 4 Comments »
i thought that perhaps this soothing photo of chocolate cupcakes would make me feel better after a disasterous crafting morning. the object of my frustration?
this little number.
i have ripped the zipper out three times so far this morning. ARGH!!! so i decided that i needed a break. i’ve got to get to the post office [...]
5-day weekend wrap-up
Posted in friends are the best, in the kitchen, sewing on July 5, 2006 | 2 Comments »
yes, it’s true. i had a five-day weekend. how cool is that? i got quite a bit done, and i’m feeling good about it. this morning i am up and making potato salad. but really, i would rather be working on this:
my summer dress project. i am loving it. i need to sew up the [...]
we are so amused
Posted in friends are the best, out and about, sewing on July 3, 2006 | 1 Comment »
this is what i did on saturday. it only took about an hour. i love it.
i have decided that i love making clothing for babies and children because i really hate hemming, and there isn’t much to hem when your pieces are so small. also, i love making button holes.
and i love embroidering my own [...]
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i love to craft, cook and watch my babies grow. i love reading other crafty and inspiring blogs. i love to eat fried eggs with toast and coffee. i love curling under a blanket with a good book. i love living in the country with my best friend and our little dumplings. i love a tidy house.
~Kristi
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