I finished four paper-pieced blocks. Now that they are done and a few days have passed, I think they’re kind of cute. However, four days ago, I could barely think a kind word about them. The blocks are part of a mystery project. In a couple of months, maybe I’ll have something more to share with you. Until then if you want to make your own, look for the March/April 2006 issue of Fons & [...]

Actually it isn’t even a new tool. Behold an old air compressor: You may be asking what’s so wonderful about this old compressor. Well, let me tell you. I never have to pump up a bike tire with a hand pump. Of course if the power is out and if I’m out of air cartridges, I guess I’ll cave and use the hand pump. Until then, I’ll enjoy this modern invention. And I can’t leave [...]

After a summer of sewing, my Colored Bar Code quilt went from a pile scraps to a quilt that needs binding. I think the perimeter is about 330 inches. I’ve probably sewn about 30 inches. With a bit of luck, a few rainstorms, and lots of X-files, the binding will be firmly attached by the end of the month.

Yep. That’s right. My unplanned blog hiatus is coming to an end. Somehow summer just took over and blogging fell to the way side. I missed it. So I’m back with lots of good stuff. Up first: Labor Day Happenings On Saturday, our neighbor FINALLY came through with her commitment and cut down her very dead blue spruce. This tree was my nemesis. It shed lots and lots of pine needles in our yard, and [...]