Answer has been posted in the comments. Don't look if you don't want to know.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Connect the Dots - 15
Find the common bond of three things and leave a comment with your answer.
Answer has been posted in the comments. Don't look if you don't want to know.
Answer has been posted in the comments. Don't look if you don't want to know.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thought for the Day
I had a thought last week, and since that so rarely happens, I felt the need to share it here.
I've been staff, and I've managed staff, not to mention having spent my whole life living among people. (Go figure.) Anyway, I was thinking about the inevitable personality conflicts that arise in any group of people (work, school, church) and how I like to believe that I am capable of getting along with just about anyone. I may not like them, nor choose to be bosom buddies (BFF, for you texting types), but I think I can manage to avoid the clashes and sometimes out-and-out wars that can erupt when people are vastly different. My first thought was that maybe it's because of the maturity that comes just by virtue of living enough years. As that thought meandered further, I mused that maturity helps a person overlook the faults of others. Then came the thought that shot right to the heart of the matter: Maybe I can overlook the faults of others because I've lived long enough to find so many faults in myself.
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11
I've been staff, and I've managed staff, not to mention having spent my whole life living among people. (Go figure.) Anyway, I was thinking about the inevitable personality conflicts that arise in any group of people (work, school, church) and how I like to believe that I am capable of getting along with just about anyone. I may not like them, nor choose to be bosom buddies (BFF, for you texting types), but I think I can manage to avoid the clashes and sometimes out-and-out wars that can erupt when people are vastly different. My first thought was that maybe it's because of the maturity that comes just by virtue of living enough years. As that thought meandered further, I mused that maturity helps a person overlook the faults of others. Then came the thought that shot right to the heart of the matter: Maybe I can overlook the faults of others because I've lived long enough to find so many faults in myself.
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Connect the Dots - 13
Find the common bond of three things and leave a comment with your answer.
Answer has been posted in the comments. Don't read 'em if you don't want to know.
Answer has been posted in the comments. Don't read 'em if you don't want to know.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Connect the Dots - 12
Find the common bond of three things and leave a comment with your answer.
Dave and Angi, being the rule-breakers that they are, have given the correct answer via Facebook. So if you are a rule-follower and you know the answer, please leave a comment.
Dave and Angi, being the rule-breakers that they are, have given the correct answer via Facebook. So if you are a rule-follower and you know the answer, please leave a comment.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Connect the Dots - 11
Find the common bond of three things and leave a comment with your answer.
Blue
BlueBeam
River
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Connect the Dots - 10 (Pause the Pictures)
Find the common bond of three objects and leave a comment with your answer.
For those of you English-types (you know who you are) who do better with words rather than pictures, here is the puzzle du jour:
For those of you English-types (you know who you are) who do better with words rather than pictures, here is the puzzle du jour:
- grind
- pull
- brush
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Hooked on Selvages
It only took one selvage project, and I'm hooked. I love the way the blocks look, and I'm happy with how my purse turned out. This is not a tutorial, but rather a review of what I did.
I first went through my entire fabric stash, pulled out the pieces with usable selvages, and cut them all off, filling a small basket.
I began constructing blocks, experimenting as I went along since I had no clear idea of what I was going to do with the blocks yet.
Here are a couple of different block layouts (still didn't know what I was going to do with them).
I've seen quite a few selvage tote bags, but I have so many tote bags already that I really didn't want nor need another. Finally, I decided that I would make a purse -- something with a little more shape and construction than a tote. I used a pattern or two as guides, but I pretty much made this up on the fly, and if you saw how many times I ripped something out and did it over, you'd believe me. My desire was to use what I had on hand and avoid having to buy anything. So, I used some of my stash (including a small zipper) for the inside pockets. On one side, the pocket is "three-for-one." It's a little hard to see, but between the two larger pockets is a skinny pocket for holding a pen.
And a zippered pocket, showing the inside of the pocket as well.
I wanted a sturdier fabric for the bottom of the purse, and I didn't have anything suitable on hand. Since I was out and about on the opposite side of town from the fabric store, I took a look in the thrift store for a pair of black denim jeans that I could cut and use. One store uses color coding for half-price sales, and yellow was the color of the day. Success! (And my apologies to Mr. Lauren for desecrating his designer garment.)
By-the-way, creativity gets messy.
Here are all the purse pieces ready to be assembled.
Here are close-ups of the cell phone pocket on the side (actually, there's one on each side) and the button detail on the closing tab. (I have half a mind to remove the buttons and rearrange them into traffic light order. It's that OCD kicking in, I guess.)
And (drum roll) the finished purse.
So, what do you think?
I first went through my entire fabric stash, pulled out the pieces with usable selvages, and cut them all off, filling a small basket.
I began constructing blocks, experimenting as I went along since I had no clear idea of what I was going to do with the blocks yet.
Here are a couple of different block layouts (still didn't know what I was going to do with them).
I've seen quite a few selvage tote bags, but I have so many tote bags already that I really didn't want nor need another. Finally, I decided that I would make a purse -- something with a little more shape and construction than a tote. I used a pattern or two as guides, but I pretty much made this up on the fly, and if you saw how many times I ripped something out and did it over, you'd believe me. My desire was to use what I had on hand and avoid having to buy anything. So, I used some of my stash (including a small zipper) for the inside pockets. On one side, the pocket is "three-for-one." It's a little hard to see, but between the two larger pockets is a skinny pocket for holding a pen. And a zippered pocket, showing the inside of the pocket as well.I wanted a sturdier fabric for the bottom of the purse, and I didn't have anything suitable on hand. Since I was out and about on the opposite side of town from the fabric store, I took a look in the thrift store for a pair of black denim jeans that I could cut and use. One store uses color coding for half-price sales, and yellow was the color of the day. Success! (And my apologies to Mr. Lauren for desecrating his designer garment.)By-the-way, creativity gets messy.Here are all the purse pieces ready to be assembled.Here are close-ups of the cell phone pocket on the side (actually, there's one on each side) and the button detail on the closing tab. (I have half a mind to remove the buttons and rearrange them into traffic light order. It's that OCD kicking in, I guess.) And (drum roll) the finished purse.So, what do you think?
Monday, March 23, 2009
Connect the Dots - 9
Find the common bond of three objects and leave a comment with your answer.
Dave has given the correct answer (via Facebook) once again.
Answer has been posted in the comments, so don't read them if you're still pondering.
Dave has given the correct answer (via Facebook) once again.
Answer has been posted in the comments, so don't read them if you're still pondering.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Just Last Week
I've almost finished the project I've been working on using the selvage blocks I've made. A few folks have seen the real thing, but when it's totally finished, I'll show the world what it looks like as well as showing a few steps (and missteps) along the way.
Blinky was "helping" by cutting (biting through) my thread periodically. After the third or fourth time of having to rethread the needle, I made her a place to park on my sewing table. She stayed there until the patch of sunshine moved on, and then finished napping on the rug close by.
Here's another thing I made yesterday. 
Yep, that's the end of my finger. I had a close encounter of the unfortunate kind with a rotary cutter. The big one. With the new blade.
Blinky was "helping" by cutting (biting through) my thread periodically. After the third or fourth time of having to rethread the needle, I made her a place to park on my sewing table. She stayed there until the patch of sunshine moved on, and then finished napping on the rug close by.
Here's another thing I made yesterday. 
Yep, that's the end of my finger. I had a close encounter of the unfortunate kind with a rotary cutter. The big one. With the new blade.Friday, March 20, 2009
Connect the Dots - 8
Find the common bond of three items and leave a comment with your answer.
little
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Connect the Dots - 7
Find the common bond of three items and leave a comment with your answer.
Dave has given a correct answer AGAIN.
Dave has given a correct answer AGAIN.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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