Day 218 of 2025

Update on the glue search: 

I looked in a drawer in the kitchen desk 

to see if I could find the glue for my shoe repair. 

I did not see it so I started cleaning out the drawer instead. 

In the back I found an old cigar box. 

When I opened it, this is what I found. 

I don't need these so they are not going to stay here, 

but I had to take a picture as they reminded me

 of this puzzle I did back in 2020. 

When I cleared out the rest of the drawer, I did find my glue. 

I have now fixed my sandals. 

There is no need to shop for new sandals 

or buy more shoe repair glue.

 

Day 197 of 2025

I found the book I was looking for the other night. 

It took six minutes.

When I talked to Little E today, I forgot to show it to her.

 

Day 180 of 2025

Yesterday I acquired three large containers 

full of textiles including crocheted items, 

old trims, and embroidered things. 

Today I am sifting through the containers. 

There are some keepers and some items I'll pass along. 

I especially like the hand embroidered things.

 

Day 23 of 2025

A long time ago I took a photography class for film cameras. 

In class we made these reference cards to carry in our camera bags. 

I know with all the light meters available to us on our phones,

 it's not really needed anymore, 

but I thought M might find it interesting 

since she has taken up film photography.

 

Day 213 of 2024

I have a favorite t-shirt pattern. 

I have lots of t-shirts to make or remake. 

I found the front and sleeve patterns folded up 

in the fabric I hope to make my next t-shirt from. 

The back pattern was missing. 

I have been looking for it for over a week with no luck. 

I finally decided to trace a new pattern piece, 

do the alterations I need and move on. 

This will surely make the original traced and altered pattern show up. 

If not, it eventually will and in the mean time 

I will get some new shirts made.

 

Day 211 of 2024

It always seems to be the case when cleaning up 

and sorting through an area of the house, I find treasures. 

Today I am enjoying this treasure I found in my studio.

 

Day 23 of 2024

This quilt top found me on Sunday 

as Fireball and I visited the antique mall we used to frequent

 when we were working on the Old House. 

It has some issues with a major spill of unknown origin, 

a giant hole and a few seams that need work. 

I really love the pink and navy combination though 

and the price was very reasonable for a top in this condition, 

so I brought it home with me. 

I'm thinking of using the leaf print

 to replace the blocks with the largest spills. 

Some of the smaller ones might get a little appliqué.

Day 319 of 2023

Today I found something I've been looking for.

It was right there in plain sight.

 

Day 162 of 2023

We have brought home some interesting things from the Old House. 

This is one is fascinating. 

It's a city directory from 1953. 

It is a hardcover book. 

It really does have all the information listed on the lefthand page and more. 

 

Day 154 of 2023

I have found the most beautiful and interesting measuring devices.

 

Day 78 of 2023

This ticket stub was found today in a collection of mementos at the Old House. 

Fireball said that his family did go see Holiday on Ice

 at this venue at least a couple times. 

On this date, Fireball would have been 6 years old.

Upon suggestion, I may go to the library to see if I can find evidence

 to confirm what event required this ticket. 

I am so curious now.

 

Day 99 of 2022

A lullaby plays as the animals that are projected on the ceiling float by. 

I found it quite calming.

 

Day 244 of 2021

Looking for one specific thing. 

Finding lots of random things.

 

Day 49 of 2020

In my studio is a magnetic board on which I keep inspiration for designs,

 color, and keepsakes. 

I also keep notes and samples for techniques

 and important information I'll need for reference in the future. 

How long do you think it took me to find this tiny note

 on how to make a replacement pillow cover for Little E? 

That's right it took me two days of looking everywhere but here, 

all the while thinking I know I just saw it somewhere. 

Luckily, I found it in time to still make another cover and send it

 for her to receive while she is in the states next month.

Day 337 of 2019

This cross stitch blanket has seventeen sweet motifs on it, 

 all sewing related 

and all looking as beautiful on the back as they are on the front. 

This is not my work. 

It was given tonight to a friend in my quilting group by another friend in the group. 

It was given to this second friend by her friend who found it at Goodwill. 

Isn't it funny how things come around? 

Day 333 of 2019

The contents of our kids' (all adults now, of course) buckets of little things

are being sorted. 

I anticipate at least seventy-five percent of these to be gone when I am done. 

The rest will remain for the GBs to play with. 

Or maybe they won't.

Day 227 of 2019

I have just recently been reacquainted with this project. 

If I were to take a guess, 

I would say I started stitching it over thirty years ago.

It is way past the window of usefulness for its intended recipient. 

So now the debate is going on in my head. 

Do I finish it and give it to someone else

 or give it to someone else to finish it and use it how they like?

Day 172 of 2019

A mini flood in our workshop started an impromptu treasure hunt. 

Among the things we found as we moved out all the things in the way 

of finding the source of the water 

were the Little Tykes houses and all the accessories. 

I spent much of the afternoon with a bucket full of soapy bleach water. 

As a bonus, part of the deck got a good cleaning too.

Day 11 of 2018

Hi, this is me. 

This memento from a trip last summer is another recent find in the studio. 

Day 10 of 2018

I am cleaning up my studio and am finding the coolest stuff. 

I think these patterns will make for some nice light reading tonight.