Stash Report

It has been a whole month since

I last made my fabric stash report.

 

And, I actually sewed this month!

 

I made 4 dresses for the granddaughters,

plus a baby blanket for charity.

 

Fabric in: 1 yard

 

Fabric out: 9.5 yards

 

Fabric used YTD: 22 yards

 

I am still so very far away from my

year goal of 100 yards. Guess I better

go back into the sewing room!

 

How are you doing?

Day 15: Helpers

I had a different post for today,

but after what happen in Boston,

I'll just leave you with the wise

words of Mr. Rogers.

Day 14: Stash Report

First..no changes in the Stash Report.

 

Second...I did do some sewing this past week,

but it was with others fabric,  so I can

not count it or it was repairing past

projects or clothing.

 

Hey, at least I finally turned on my machine!

Day 13: Kimball Art Gallery

Today, my daughter and I went

to the kimball art center in Park City (Utah)

to view their current exhibits.

 

First, it was The Art of the Brick

by Nathan Sawaga.

 

The brick...Lego's!

 

 

 

 

Isn't he amazingly creative!

 

Next: Stephanie Clark's "Dwellings"

 

 

 

All handwork with threads.

And...each dwelling is just a couple

inches tall and wide...teeny tiny!

 

The last exhibit was called "Geolines"

by Mark Maxiarz

He took photos and stretched the image

out until it formed long lines.

I was not able to take photos of the exhibit.

 

I love art galleries.

Started attending them as a child

and now I take (drag) my own kids along!

Day 12: On the Needle

After yesterdays crazy day of ER visits,

I did enjoy a couple of hours with

my knit group.

 

They are so wonderful and helpful.

 

 I started my first sock

 

I am glad I had the ladies to

visually show me what to do.

 

What's On the Needle at your house?

Day 11: Two too many trips to the ER

Today was Emergency Room day for

two of my granddaughters.

 

Not the type of day I hope to repeat ever!

 

First, Elise....

 

She got squished under a trampoline

at the babysitters house.

 

Result: Buckle break just below the knee.

6-8 weeks in a cast.

She choose purple, since it is her favorite color.

 

Next, Maddie...

 

Fell and sliced opened her forehead,

while at the (different) babysitters.

 

Results: 4 stitches

 

I told the children I am ordering

a huge roll of bubble wrap.

Going to wrap my grand babies

up nice and safe!

 

Day 7-Stash busting report

I honestly thought about NOT posting

a stash busting report today, mostly

because I have not sewn in over a month.

 

Nothing.

 

Not a stitch!

 

Fabric in...0 yards

 

Fabric out...0 yards.

 

I am still at 13.5 yards used of

a 100 yard goal. Guess I better get

my machine (and creativity) in gear!

 

I did get a little excited about sewing

again after watching the new sewing show,

The Great British Sewing Bee on YouTube

 

The competitive part of me wants to see

if I can create an A line skirt in under

4 hours (zipper, darts and lining) and

redo a shirt neck in under an hour.

 

Could you complete these projects?

Day 6: Spring has arrived

Springtime in Utah can be a little different.

 

One day it is snowing sideways...

 

The next day it is sunny and

short sleeve wearing weather.

 

This afternoon, I spent an hour

replanting house plants I purchased

at the local nursery.

 

I also planted a new herb planter

for my kitchen with mint, basil,

oregano and lemon balm.

 

Making plans for the veggie

garden. I am ready for sweet

Summer tomatoes and Fall

pumpkins and Squash!

Day 5: On the Needle

I just checked my blog and my posts

for Days 2-4 have disappeared.

Hhmmmm...where did they go?

 

Day 5: On the Needle.

 

I am beginning to learn to knit socks.

 

I am following the book,

plus the great help from the ladies

in my knit group. I am doing a swatch

 

I am ready to start the actual sock, I think.

 

What's On the Needle at your house?

Day 1:Post a photo each day

I have taken on the challenge to

post here each day with a new subject

and photo.

 

Today's photo:

 

The aftermath of my daughter

celebrating at the local

India Color of Life festival.

The festival marks the beginning of

Spring and new Life.

 

They celebrated by throwing

colored chalk into the air...

and at one another...and passing strangers....

 

She had a wonderful time

and did not even leave a colorful

ring around the tub.

 

How are you celebrating Spring?