Category Archives: Sewing

A Day to Rest

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Linda Andrews

I am on vacation from work, yet every day I start the day with a list of things to do. So today I am rebelling and will be relaxing and watching movies and reading. No errands. No sorting, organizing, etc. … Continue reading →

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No Work Goes Unpunished

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Linda Andrews

I thought this would be the year that i would finally finish my daughter’s quilt. I even pulled out my sewing machine to speed along the process. Having watched several YouTube videos, I knew I could use a walking foot … Continue reading →

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When Karma Visits

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Linda Andrews

When I was much younger, I would laugh at my mom when she asked me to thread a needle for her. I am not laughing now. Even with magnifying glasses, I had to ask my youngest daughter to thread the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Linda Andrews

On this day in 1851, the sewing machine was patented. I remember sewing in Home Ec in 7th grade. That first year, I made a tee-shirt and a hamburger pillow. I still have the pattern for the pillow but don’t … Continue reading →

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The Gloves are off

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We were supposed to get rain yesterday. We had sprinkles at 3:30 in the morning but then it was sunshine and occasional clouds. So the hubbinator and I went to the home improvement store to purchase some plants for our … Continue reading →

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Get Stuffed

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We purchased a couch about a year ago and the cushions were hard as a rock. Over time, they softened, then stayed squished. It’s not very comfortable sitting on a slopping couch, so I decided to purchase new pads for … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Wishing everyone an amazing Halloween. I hope you get all the candy you want. Of course, you do have to buy it, so why not pick the items you want. And if you are anything like us, we buy the … Continue reading →

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Stringing Along

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I’ve decided to make my own costume this year for Halloween. Hubbinator thought it would save money. I laughed and laughed, wiped the tears from my eyes and said, sure we can go with that answer. To be fair, I’m … Continue reading →

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I’m not sly, I’m crafty

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I don’t have many vices. Or should I say things, I would count as a vice. But I have to admit to a love of crafting. Maybe it is because my first job was with Michaels. Or maybe I’m just … Continue reading →

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First we take the big pieces…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Linda Andrews

There is no logic behind quilting. I think there must have been at one time. Take the still useful pieces of old clothes and sew them into blankets for the winter ahead. Now, we take pristine yards of fabric and … Continue reading →

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