Saturday morning
Oh my, I am at it again. Started another shawl this time with the lime Glaciar Del Cielo from Aslan Trends.
This is the start of the shawl, knit while waiting during the errand run.
And by the end of the evening
I really hate the use of a crocheted chain to create a tab to begin so I have devise another way of doing the same thing. I will photographically illustrate the process one of these days.
We’ve had the same bedroom curtains for over 10 years. Thus, when I saw this Faye Burgos quilt backing on sale (it's 108” wide) I went for it. The box arrived yesterday as we were going out the door. There is also some coordinating ticking to go with it that looks pink in the picture but is actually red. All of this for less than you would pay for one pre-made panel in the stores. Now I just have to find some lining at a good price and I can sit down and sew them up.
When I told Dearest what was in the box he started to grumble about liking the old curtains. Well, I am not throwing them out. They will remain the winter curtains. These will just be the Spring/Summer and early Fall curtains. :)
Hum, that’s a thought. I wonder if I have the yardage someplace in the stash make my own quilted lining that could work for both sets of curtains? I am going to have to investigate this.
It is a grey day outside this morning and the road is closed to traffic. Wonder what they are up to now? Apparently, we are due a large amount of rain tomorrow.
I am off to download my weekly podcasts and then get into trouble around the house. Have a wonderful Saturday.
Bits and Pieces
Right-Wing Lies about "Union Thugs" Becoming Downright Comical
http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/511734/right-wing_lies_about_%22union_thugs%22_becoming_downright_comical/
12 Coolest TED Talks for Nature Lovers
http://www.onlineclasses.org/2011/03/03/12-coolest-ted-talks-for-nature-lovers/
Tell Speaker Boehner: Keep Your Dirty Hands Off the EPA - go sign the petition
https://secure3.convio.net/lcv/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=533
Ohio collective bargaining bill clears Senate committee, set for full Senate vote later today - this isn’t Democracy
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/ohio_collective_bargaining_bil.html
Spiders lead to Mazda recall - even nature doen’t like the cars we drive. :)
http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/03/autos/mazda6_spider_recall/?npt=NP1
Public Employee Unions Don't Get One Penny from Taxpayers and Can't Require Membership, But the Big Lie That They Do Is Everywhere
http://www.alternet.org/story/150130/public_employee_unions_don%27t_get_one_penny_from_taxpayers_and_can%27t_require_membership%2C_but_the_big_lie_that_they_do_is_everywhere?akid=6608.204376.jvo-Vt&rd=1&t=2
US Landowners Fighting Back Against Pipeline That Would Run From Alberta to the Gulf Coast
http://www.alternet.org/story/150122/us_landowners_fighting_back_against_pipeline_that_would_run_from_alberta_to_the_gulf_coast?akid=6608.204376.jvo-Vt&rd=1&t=30
Rock-Paper-Scissors: You vs. the Computer - time waster
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/science/rock-paper-scissors.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1
Japan's new bullet train debuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-12655826
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weather, knitting, global warming, environment, politics, Repugs, TED talks, EPA, sewing, spiders, transportation, fun stuff
Change the world one loan at a time - visit http://www.Kiva.org to find out how
This is the start of the shawl, knit while waiting during the errand run.
And by the end of the evening
I really hate the use of a crocheted chain to create a tab to begin so I have devise another way of doing the same thing. I will photographically illustrate the process one of these days.
We’ve had the same bedroom curtains for over 10 years. Thus, when I saw this Faye Burgos quilt backing on sale (it's 108” wide) I went for it. The box arrived yesterday as we were going out the door. There is also some coordinating ticking to go with it that looks pink in the picture but is actually red. All of this for less than you would pay for one pre-made panel in the stores. Now I just have to find some lining at a good price and I can sit down and sew them up.
When I told Dearest what was in the box he started to grumble about liking the old curtains. Well, I am not throwing them out. They will remain the winter curtains. These will just be the Spring/Summer and early Fall curtains. :)
Hum, that’s a thought. I wonder if I have the yardage someplace in the stash make my own quilted lining that could work for both sets of curtains? I am going to have to investigate this.
It is a grey day outside this morning and the road is closed to traffic. Wonder what they are up to now? Apparently, we are due a large amount of rain tomorrow.
I am off to download my weekly podcasts and then get into trouble around the house. Have a wonderful Saturday.
Bits and Pieces
Right-Wing Lies about "Union Thugs" Becoming Downright Comical
http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/511734/right-wing_lies_about_%22union_thugs%22_becoming_downright_comical/
12 Coolest TED Talks for Nature Lovers
http://www.onlineclasses.org/2011/03/03/12-coolest-ted-talks-for-nature-lovers/
Tell Speaker Boehner: Keep Your Dirty Hands Off the EPA - go sign the petition
https://secure3.convio.net/lcv/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=533
Ohio collective bargaining bill clears Senate committee, set for full Senate vote later today - this isn’t Democracy
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/ohio_collective_bargaining_bil.html
Spiders lead to Mazda recall - even nature doen’t like the cars we drive. :)
http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/03/autos/mazda6_spider_recall/?npt=NP1
Public Employee Unions Don't Get One Penny from Taxpayers and Can't Require Membership, But the Big Lie That They Do Is Everywhere
http://www.alternet.org/story/150130/public_employee_unions_don%27t_get_one_penny_from_taxpayers_and_can%27t_require_membership%2C_but_the_big_lie_that_they_do_is_everywhere?akid=6608.204376.jvo-Vt&rd=1&t=2
US Landowners Fighting Back Against Pipeline That Would Run From Alberta to the Gulf Coast
http://www.alternet.org/story/150122/us_landowners_fighting_back_against_pipeline_that_would_run_from_alberta_to_the_gulf_coast?akid=6608.204376.jvo-Vt&rd=1&t=30
Rock-Paper-Scissors: You vs. the Computer - time waster
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/science/rock-paper-scissors.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1
Japan's new bullet train debuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-12655826
The non-existent tags
weather, knitting, global warming, environment, politics, Repugs, TED talks, EPA, sewing, spiders, transportation, fun stuff
Change the world one loan at a time - visit http://www.Kiva.org to find out how