Monday, March 25, 2013
Finally!
I got sixty or so...(really I forgot to count them) 6-1/2" squares cut out of my white fabric today! YAY me!!!
Tomorrow morning I plan on cutting some batting to go along with those squares. And then...I move my laptop into the living room on the table next to my sewing machine, tune into Leah Day at http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/, and learn from her great methods of Free Motion Quilting.
It has been MONTHS since I was able to sit down and do any type of sewing at all. I thought I was all ready to go and then realized that I had left all my rulers behind at the other house, so went and picked those up so I could continue on my journey.
My Dad said the most wonderful thing to me today. He said after breakfast, "What are you going to do for yourself today?" NO ONE has ever asked me that. It has just made my day so, so happy! I didn't do much for myself to day. I did clean my room, which, yes, was for myself, but it was just something I couldn't put off anymore. It didn't look messy, but it took me a while to get it tidied up. I did cut my squares. Then I went and got some groceries for Dad and I, picked up some 4 X 4's, and some post hole cement, so my BIL can start building Dad's fence. It wasn't for me, but if my Dad is happy then I am happy.
I will try to remember to get pictures as I go along with my FMQ "lessons". I want to keep track of my progress, and here is the best way I know how to do that. Then when I get enough squares done I can follow along with someone's tutorials on putting quilt as you go squares together.
I'm on an adventure!!!
Tomorrow morning I plan on cutting some batting to go along with those squares. And then...I move my laptop into the living room on the table next to my sewing machine, tune into Leah Day at http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/, and learn from her great methods of Free Motion Quilting.
It has been MONTHS since I was able to sit down and do any type of sewing at all. I thought I was all ready to go and then realized that I had left all my rulers behind at the other house, so went and picked those up so I could continue on my journey.
My Dad said the most wonderful thing to me today. He said after breakfast, "What are you going to do for yourself today?" NO ONE has ever asked me that. It has just made my day so, so happy! I didn't do much for myself to day. I did clean my room, which, yes, was for myself, but it was just something I couldn't put off anymore. It didn't look messy, but it took me a while to get it tidied up. I did cut my squares. Then I went and got some groceries for Dad and I, picked up some 4 X 4's, and some post hole cement, so my BIL can start building Dad's fence. It wasn't for me, but if my Dad is happy then I am happy.
I will try to remember to get pictures as I go along with my FMQ "lessons". I want to keep track of my progress, and here is the best way I know how to do that. Then when I get enough squares done I can follow along with someone's tutorials on putting quilt as you go squares together.
I'm on an adventure!!!
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
A New Machine!!!
I got my income tax return a month or so ago. I splurged and bought myself some new glasses and am having new lenses put in the old frames.
I bet you thought I was going to say I bought something fun...didn't you? Don't lie...you really thought I splurged.
Well, I DID buy something fun! I bought a Brother 450Q. Q standing for QUILT! A machine that will make it easier for me to quilt with! I'm not rich so I went with a model that was affordable, but has some good amenities.
I picked the machine up yesterday. I had given the guy a check for $500 to hold the machine. Then went back to pay him the balance. He mistakenly charged me the full amount, then immediately reversed the transaction. Too late, damage done. I have no money for a while, until this debacle gets straightened out. I went and talked to my banker today, she assured me that they would be waving all overdraft fees if any come up, because of the mistake. Way to ruin a perfectly good prize!
Oh well. Now, if I can find a good place to set up my machine here at Dad's, I will be happily making quilted squares until I get the hang of it. Then I can put them all together until I have a nice sized quilted as I went quilt. What fun! I can't wait!
Isn't she cute? Of course, it's sitting on my bed, in my messy bedroom. But it's mine, and I am happy!
I bet you thought I was going to say I bought something fun...didn't you? Don't lie...you really thought I splurged.
Well, I DID buy something fun! I bought a Brother 450Q. Q standing for QUILT! A machine that will make it easier for me to quilt with! I'm not rich so I went with a model that was affordable, but has some good amenities.
I picked the machine up yesterday. I had given the guy a check for $500 to hold the machine. Then went back to pay him the balance. He mistakenly charged me the full amount, then immediately reversed the transaction. Too late, damage done. I have no money for a while, until this debacle gets straightened out. I went and talked to my banker today, she assured me that they would be waving all overdraft fees if any come up, because of the mistake. Way to ruin a perfectly good prize!
Oh well. Now, if I can find a good place to set up my machine here at Dad's, I will be happily making quilted squares until I get the hang of it. Then I can put them all together until I have a nice sized quilted as I went quilt. What fun! I can't wait!
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
The Trouble With Hearing
When I moved in with Dad back in October, he was, let's say, a little hard of hearing. It has progressively gotten worse. Since I am here all the time I was not all that aware of the fact that he was turning the TV up a little higher each week. I know it finally got to the point that I had to stand to the right of him and facing him, mute the TV and tell him whatever it was I thought he would need to know. He has hearing aids but always said with a wave of his arm, "Aaaa, those things don't work!" In other words, don't bug me about it. Being the obliging daughter that I am, I heeded his (ahem) warnings. I just dealt with the yelling speaking up.
Today my sister took him to an appointment with the hearing aid doctor. Dad's been putting us off for a few months, my BIL had a talk with me about getting Dad over the hill to see the doctor about it. In my mind, I want to keep the peace with Dad more than my BIL because, well, I live with my Dad. And if it bothered my BIL that much, why doesn't HE take my Dad! Well, the doctor called and made the appointment. I had an appointment, so it fell to my sister to take him. Which is good. He listens to me, then her and usually defers to her. She's older, that doesn't bother me. Especially times like this.
So. They came back with hearing aids cleaned out, fresh batteries, rules of the hearing aids, cleanings, when to change batteries, etc. DAD CAN HEAR AGAIN!!!
The trouble with hearing is...he can hear!!! The neighbors dogs barking, a bump on the wall, water running, a mouse sneezing. Oh Lord help me! He's been telling the neighbors dogs to shut up all afternoon.
This could be very interesting!
Today my sister took him to an appointment with the hearing aid doctor. Dad's been putting us off for a few months, my BIL had a talk with me about getting Dad over the hill to see the doctor about it. In my mind, I want to keep the peace with Dad more than my BIL because, well, I live with my Dad. And if it bothered my BIL that much, why doesn't HE take my Dad! Well, the doctor called and made the appointment. I had an appointment, so it fell to my sister to take him. Which is good. He listens to me, then her and usually defers to her. She's older, that doesn't bother me. Especially times like this.
So. They came back with hearing aids cleaned out, fresh batteries, rules of the hearing aids, cleanings, when to change batteries, etc. DAD CAN HEAR AGAIN!!!
The trouble with hearing is...he can hear!!! The neighbors dogs barking, a bump on the wall, water running, a mouse sneezing. Oh Lord help me! He's been telling the neighbors dogs to shut up all afternoon.
This could be very interesting!
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