I can remember just a few months ago when I was employed how Thursday was almost like 2 days before vacation. I looked forward to 2 days off in a row with my family. Now, it's still exciting because I can see him when he comes home for lunch and know that the weekend is close so more time with him.
This weekend is our "Christmas". Due to being unemployed, we decided to postpone our Christmas with each other till Jan 18th. Generally the kids are with their Dad on the third weekend and Hubs and I thought this would stretch our funds. We could browse the after Christmas sales and possibly get something we need at a bargain. I'm looking forward to Saturday :).
Yesterday the dishes were washed and the clothes, I finished the headscarves for my Mom and I didn't look at photo's. Nope, instead I jumped in and started on my Men's tie crazy quilt. It's coming together. I also drew more to see if I could get feathers down before I put them on a quilt with my Longarm. I don't have a Long arm, I have a quilting machine that's called a Long Arm due to the throat space it has to be able to quilt by machine with a long "arm". If I can just get my short arms to load a quilt! It's getting closer.
Today's been pretty busy, got the dishes washed by 8am, talked to Mom on the phone and my Sister on the phone. Hubs has checked in and let me know he has lunch in about 50 mins. Dogs are barking to go outside and my crazy quilt is waiting for me to add to it. I set my alarm for 15 minutes earlier and I think it's helped kick start me into being a little more productive.
I'll post pictures of the crazy quilt I've started soon.
Blessings to all who (or is it whom) read this!
xoxox
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Don't hate me....Do you know what day it is? :)!
I love that silly camel commercial. Right in the middle of the week I wake up with all these good intentions and I start to see things. With my ADCD (Attention Deficit Cleaning Disorder) I think that I need to get the dishes washed, Clothes washed and hung (I killed our dryer) maybe go quilt with the seniors at a nearby town...I shower and start to browse email, Hubs leaves for work and I'm faced with: Am I going to stitch or work at home. Call me crazy, but I'm a homebody. I love being at home. Going out of the house takes effort...and money, usually. Emerald City is small, about a mile big/wide. It's almost 15 minutes to Wal-Mart, it's 40 minutes to the town I grew up, 30 Minutes to the other Wal-Mart. I think I measure things based on where Wal-Mart is.
I've decided to stay home. My hair is drying naturally, the dishes are waiting patiently. The clothes...lets just say there always there for me.
I grab the mail and yippee! The pattern I ordered to stitch came. Now to figure out how I'm going to afford to buy fabric.
That makes me think of sewing. I'm 2 headscarves sewn for my Mom, I've got to finish them. I might do that today. I need to load a quilt on my quilting machine - that would require me to clean the quilt table off. Nah, what else could I do...OH! I need to find pictures for frames. Not a high priority but it would be more fun than cleaning that quilt table. If I clean the quilt table I'll need to file papers. I Hate FILING! Back to pictures. Yes, that would be fun...but wait...I didn't leave the house to stitch because I needed to "work". Ok, I'll bargain with myself. If I get the dishes washed, clothes washed and hung, Mom's headscarves sewn...then I can play with photo's. I wonder if I'll really play with photo's today.
I guess I'll get busy and start my "to do list"
Blessings to all who read this
xoxo
I've decided to stay home. My hair is drying naturally, the dishes are waiting patiently. The clothes...lets just say there always there for me.
I grab the mail and yippee! The pattern I ordered to stitch came. Now to figure out how I'm going to afford to buy fabric.
That makes me think of sewing. I'm 2 headscarves sewn for my Mom, I've got to finish them. I might do that today. I need to load a quilt on my quilting machine - that would require me to clean the quilt table off. Nah, what else could I do...OH! I need to find pictures for frames. Not a high priority but it would be more fun than cleaning that quilt table. If I clean the quilt table I'll need to file papers. I Hate FILING! Back to pictures. Yes, that would be fun...but wait...I didn't leave the house to stitch because I needed to "work". Ok, I'll bargain with myself. If I get the dishes washed, clothes washed and hung, Mom's headscarves sewn...then I can play with photo's. I wonder if I'll really play with photo's today.
I guess I'll get busy and start my "to do list"
Blessings to all who read this
xoxo
Monday, January 13, 2014
Monday the 13th...
Had a nice weekend with the Princess and the Step-King. Was a little sad when I went to pick up Princess that her Dad forgot it was my weekend (I get the 2nd weekend of the month and the 5th when there is one). I went to pick her up and she didn't come out so I finally called her Dad to see what the holdup was. He forgot...that's what he said, but, I believe that as much as I believed him when I was married to him. He asked if she could stay, I agreed (thinking he was home- he works out of town) only to find out he didn't stay home, he left her with her step-sister - alone. Why did I sacrifice that night I could have been with her for that?! I just wanted to get along. Now that I know he didn't stay, I might not be so agreeable next time. I can't get that time back - my loss.
She did however come home on Saturday and was home till Sunday night. Many games on the X-box of Rock Band (she is awesome on drums) were played along with viewing you-tubes on her Kindle fire. I just love knowing she is here...her dog does too lol.
I grew up much like she is when she is here. I had to find my own entertainment but I was self entertained. I would sing, create, go outside, hang with friends and find my own fun. She isn't much like me in this regard. She does entertain herself with electronics, but that's about it. I mentioned that we could sew - she said later. I asked her to wash her dog - she said later- I asked her to write a thank-you card - she said later, I asked her to vacuum her floor, she said it was fine. Finally I told her to help me clean the bathroom...I was tired of hearing "later" because it pretty much was a word that meant nothing. I guess this is age 12 behavior. Been so long for me I don't remember.
As far as sewing, my current project is going to be made of ties, mens ties and like fabric. I've gotten some from my sweet Step King and have washed them, taken them apart, ironed fusible webbing on the back of them and now am waiting for a pattern to yell at me. I've thought of a crazy quilt design - and will still probably go with it...I just have to start.
I have two other projects waiting for me as well. My Mom wants turbans that tie made for her to wear around the house and I have a quilt begging me to quilt it on my long arm after that. I just have a hard time focusing.
I thought I'd be loading a quilt on the longarm last Friday, but other things came up and I didn't. The longarm 14ft table still needs to be cleared of tubs and stuff to get started. I've been avoiding going in that room. The real reason is because I have a ton of filing to do....and I hate to file. I can't play on my longarm knowing those papers are staring at me and being neglected. Fingers crossed I get started on filing this week. Even if its 15 minutes a day!
Meanwhile I'll get going on my chores. I have dishes to wash (no dishwasher in the castle) and clothes to clean (no dryer in the castle either - we do the drip dry hang thang) Hopefully tomorrow will prove to be more productive.
Blessings to whomever reads this xoxo
She did however come home on Saturday and was home till Sunday night. Many games on the X-box of Rock Band (she is awesome on drums) were played along with viewing you-tubes on her Kindle fire. I just love knowing she is here...her dog does too lol.
I grew up much like she is when she is here. I had to find my own entertainment but I was self entertained. I would sing, create, go outside, hang with friends and find my own fun. She isn't much like me in this regard. She does entertain herself with electronics, but that's about it. I mentioned that we could sew - she said later. I asked her to wash her dog - she said later- I asked her to write a thank-you card - she said later, I asked her to vacuum her floor, she said it was fine. Finally I told her to help me clean the bathroom...I was tired of hearing "later" because it pretty much was a word that meant nothing. I guess this is age 12 behavior. Been so long for me I don't remember.
As far as sewing, my current project is going to be made of ties, mens ties and like fabric. I've gotten some from my sweet Step King and have washed them, taken them apart, ironed fusible webbing on the back of them and now am waiting for a pattern to yell at me. I've thought of a crazy quilt design - and will still probably go with it...I just have to start.
I have two other projects waiting for me as well. My Mom wants turbans that tie made for her to wear around the house and I have a quilt begging me to quilt it on my long arm after that. I just have a hard time focusing.
I thought I'd be loading a quilt on the longarm last Friday, but other things came up and I didn't. The longarm 14ft table still needs to be cleared of tubs and stuff to get started. I've been avoiding going in that room. The real reason is because I have a ton of filing to do....and I hate to file. I can't play on my longarm knowing those papers are staring at me and being neglected. Fingers crossed I get started on filing this week. Even if its 15 minutes a day!
Meanwhile I'll get going on my chores. I have dishes to wash (no dishwasher in the castle) and clothes to clean (no dryer in the castle either - we do the drip dry hang thang) Hopefully tomorrow will prove to be more productive.
Blessings to whomever reads this xoxo
Friday, January 10, 2014
A week later into the New Year....
This week has been a little...well...strange. I've looked forward to my daytime activities but it seems like I'm spinning in circles.
I think I am, Ok, I self diagnosed me with ADD. My head bounces from one thing to the other and then I worry that I'm going to forget something! I did manage to complete a project that I had started before Christmas.
A friend of mine wanted me to make her a Monogramed window. I made it...but I didn't like it. Soooo I ordered more vinyl and went on a quest to find the perfect Monogram! Fifty sum bucks later, I purchased the program that will give me non-stop creativity! And...my Hubs, er uh, Step-King wants me to make one for our Castle too (alright...we have an itty bitty cottage like house). So..I will!
Here is a photo of my finished window ordered by a friend:
Now I'm off to create one for Step-King and I :). But not till I tell you a little bit more....
The majority of this week is like I've been trying to get sick. What fun is that!?! Thankfully I've been able to plow through some of the things that have needed to be done. Namely, get my quilting business going. I type quilting...and it scares me! lol. I am a real newbie, but, I know I'm suppose to quilt. I have been "called". How is one called? I can't explain it, but it's something in my soul that knows it!
I keep trying to get everything in place to get started, but I think I'm just sabotaging myself. Wish me luck, maybe a quilt top will be on the frame by this evening. I'll keep you posted!
I think I am, Ok, I self diagnosed me with ADD. My head bounces from one thing to the other and then I worry that I'm going to forget something! I did manage to complete a project that I had started before Christmas.
A friend of mine wanted me to make her a Monogramed window. I made it...but I didn't like it. Soooo I ordered more vinyl and went on a quest to find the perfect Monogram! Fifty sum bucks later, I purchased the program that will give me non-stop creativity! And...my Hubs, er uh, Step-King wants me to make one for our Castle too (alright...we have an itty bitty cottage like house). So..I will!
Here is a photo of my finished window ordered by a friend:
Now I'm off to create one for Step-King and I :). But not till I tell you a little bit more....
The majority of this week is like I've been trying to get sick. What fun is that!?! Thankfully I've been able to plow through some of the things that have needed to be done. Namely, get my quilting business going. I type quilting...and it scares me! lol. I am a real newbie, but, I know I'm suppose to quilt. I have been "called". How is one called? I can't explain it, but it's something in my soul that knows it!
I keep trying to get everything in place to get started, but I think I'm just sabotaging myself. Wish me luck, maybe a quilt top will be on the frame by this evening. I'll keep you posted!
Friday, January 3, 2014
Christmas Break - Step King at work, Princess and Queen hang out day
This morning has been interesting. A local house got bulldozed down...and I'm trying to get brave and go over and pick through the rubble for some wood. The little house we live in has an attic. Since I downsized from a Big house with 2 car garage, out buildings and a basement to a 3 bedroom...that's it, I need storage.
I'm thinking if I get wood, I could build somewhat of a floor in the attic to store stuff (and keep from playing like I have the balance I did in 7th grade!) We will see how the day unfolds as if I'll be able to do it. It's bitterly cold right now!! Wind is whipping and whistling through the doors of our little house. I keep telling myself "Pioneer women would do it!!!"Who am I kidding, I'm not 20 and this life's modern conveniences of electric stoves and heaters are very nice. I'll think about it.....
Here is the house in the beginning of being dozed
and here is after
I will keep you informed of what I am going to do with them :). So far, they have been washed...in the washer! WHAT??? Yes, men's ties, washed in the washer, they lived. These will not be reworn so, it was okay <smile>.
I'm thinking if I get wood, I could build somewhat of a floor in the attic to store stuff (and keep from playing like I have the balance I did in 7th grade!) We will see how the day unfolds as if I'll be able to do it. It's bitterly cold right now!! Wind is whipping and whistling through the doors of our little house. I keep telling myself "Pioneer women would do it!!!"Who am I kidding, I'm not 20 and this life's modern conveniences of electric stoves and heaters are very nice. I'll think about it.....
Here is the house in the beginning of being dozed
Now I'm struggling knowing there are materials there that I could use - it's just so COLD!!
My head is bouncing around with what to do today as princess plays the new Xbox. I need to sew. I am starting a new project, thanks to a gal I found through Pinterest. She has no idea how inspired I am to meet someone else that thinks like I do! I'll give you a hint...
I'm off to create. Thank you for bearing with me as I start this blog. I was encouraged by 3 great women to do it. I am not savvy with the art of writing, grammar, spelling (thank God for spell check!) but I'll do what I can. Blessings!
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