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Archive for August, 2010

Fri
13
Aug '10

Sewing Organization: Bobbins

When I just did quilting, I didn’t really need to organize my bobbins. Since I mostly use off-white thread for piecing quilts, I mostly just kept one bobbin, refilling it as needed. Now that I’m also sewing bags, home-dec and random projects, I’m realizing that I need many different colors of bobbins. I also find [...]

Sat
7
Aug '10

Art Totes

In addition to a whole lot of work around the house (plus my regular job… alas, I do still have to go to work!) I did some sewing this week. I mostly made small gifts for friends (or technically, for their kids). The above collage shows the projects from today: Buzz Lightyear marker wallet. Filled [...]

Wed
4
Aug '10

Plants made it to August!

Our front flower beds have made it to August! With 100-degree temps the past few days, I’m not sure how much longer things will last, so here’s a photo! The Lily Tuft wasn’t as deer-resistant as I hoped. Where it rubbed up against the rosemary or was tucked under the drip hose (and inaccessible), it [...]