2018 has rolled around and it is time to think about which projects get my top attention. This first quarter has six candidates for finishing. Three are re-runs (with progress made on each since first listed) and three are new to the list. Here we go! These seasonal blocks, designed by Carol Doak, were made… Continue reading 2018 Resolutions Part 1
This quilt was originally made for a spare son’s high school graduation in 2005. It has seen much use since then and came to me for repairs Here is the repaired view: And here it is when it came in for repairs: The binding has been re-attached, some seams have been strengthened, a few pieces… Continue reading Repaired
This was our word of the day. We put it into play as we entered some poses twice, pausing after the first time to consider what we might change. I did come to realize that you never enter the exact same pose twice. It is also true that I focused on my yoga more than… Continue reading Reflect
These pods are fun to make, here are my four latest creations: For those keeping track, these are part of my commitment for the fourth quarter of Finish A Long as stated he 1512.75 And some of them are already gone, having been gifted to my Sit and Sew. I took all 10 I have… Continue reading Four New Pods
Our most recent yoga class centered on the word Adapt. This was to help us think of ways to get into certain poses. I used it, and our conversation before class, to figure out a way to almost do downward dog(!). I have a lingering injury which does not enjoy the way of the dog.… Continue reading Adapt
Yesterday’s word for my yoga class was slow. The idea was that we would be deliberate (and slow) in our practice. We slowed our breathing as well as our movements. It is good to be reflective, although this also means some incredible core work. As I was moving slowly, I looked often at my bracelet.… Continue reading Slow
Several years ago (isn’t that a lazy way of saying I don’t want to look it up?) I made some monthly blocks designed by Carol Doak. My plan became to form them into seasonal wall hangings. It is now my pleasure to introduce you to Winter! It is my plan to work on each of… Continue reading Winter
Of course you noted that the post title is 3/4 of 2017. That is because 2017 is 3/4 through and I am making plans for the final quarter of the year. First up is this project: I have been “working” on it for 6 months (and that does not count how long it has been… Continue reading 1512.75
My yoga instructor is reading The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. This week’s yoga practice was based on one of the pillars in that book, forgiveness. On the yoga mat, this involved a lot of twisting and softening. In my reflections, this led me to consider the bitchy e-mail I received… Continue reading Forgiveness
Six Sweet Pea Pods, say that quickly more than once, are done and circling together on my table. Today’s completion is brought to you courtesy of Joan Hawley’s Craftsy class, Zippered Bags with a Twist. My technique was to watch a video segment then make that part of the project (x6), lather, rinse and repeat.… Continue reading Sweet!
Pondering It All 