Not all mending is with needle and thread. I have had this pair of Tavistock boots from American Duchess for several years now. I love to wear them, especially in the winter when my ankles get cold. occasionally, when I am buttoning them up (with a button hook) I manage to pull a button… Continue reading Mending Monday – Boots
Workbasket – update
Holidays certainly have a way of getting in the way of completing projects while at the same time giving us projects to work on (with a tight deadline, no less). Birthday hankies in progress. They are both completed. I can show you The "W" because I have already given this gift: M loved the scarf! She… Continue reading Workbasket – update
My new Christmas Scarf
Christmas is fast approaching as are the many catalogs. In fact, they have been arriving daily since before Halloween! Usually I consider them great fire starting material, but sometimes something will catch my eye. This scarf had a lovely print on it that would carry me all the way through the Yule Tide season. It… Continue reading My new Christmas Scarf
Mending Monday – Sewing for Santa
A co-worker of mine, does Santa gigs every year. His suit was getting a little bit worn and he asked me to do some changes/repairs. Over time the belt loops had torn little holes in the fabric that needed to be repaired. The belt loops also needed to be lowered because Santa has lost some… Continue reading Mending Monday – Sewing for Santa
Workbasket – catching up!
I wouldn't let myself start writing another post, of any kind, until I had finally finished the trip reports. Today I finished the last of those reports! Whoop-whoop!! I have been working on projects in between the 40 hour work week, the weekend teaching gig, social events and my online college classes. I haven't gotten… Continue reading Workbasket – catching up!
Ride Report – Day 4 – Sept. 7, 2018
Because we had stayed in Eureka, CA - Breakfast was to be at Samoa Cookhouse (again... "of course"). They also do a wonderful lunch and dinner here too. I like eating here for the food and for the surroundings. It reminds me of the stories my grandmother told me from when she worked at a… Continue reading Ride Report – Day 4 – Sept. 7, 2018
Ride Report – Day 3 – Sept.6, 2018
In our attempt to find a place to stay the night before, we missed a turn and went into the "old" town part of Red Bluff. During the turning around and going back process, we passed a possible coffee location and an interesting breakfast option. So, our day began with a lovely walk to breakfast,… Continue reading Ride Report – Day 3 – Sept.6, 2018
