You've just been given a $100 gift certificate to buy anything cross stitch or needlework related - what would you spend it on right now?
Ah. A shopping spree.
I think right now I'd have to put my money on a new light with magnifier.
But what my heart really wants is more Italian linen...
Monday, October 11, 2004
Just In Case
If any scrappers have wandered over my way, welcome.
I started this blog in Sept 2003. It's mostly just ramblings about my life, my opinions, and my needlework.
Name of the blog comes from the fact that the area I currently live in is the worst place I've ever lived for needlework shopping. (Yes, I know. There is always the 'net. But I like to see and touch things before buying. Tactile shopper here.)
My site still isn't up to par after having to recreate things twice in the past few months. Just don't seem to have the time. I'm just a work in progress!
I started this blog in Sept 2003. It's mostly just ramblings about my life, my opinions, and my needlework.
Name of the blog comes from the fact that the area I currently live in is the worst place I've ever lived for needlework shopping. (Yes, I know. There is always the 'net. But I like to see and touch things before buying. Tactile shopper here.)
My site still isn't up to par after having to recreate things twice in the past few months. Just don't seem to have the time. I'm just a work in progress!
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Apologies
Okay. I can see a post I wrote isn't here. Not happy with that.
That's throwing me off.
What was I going to say?
Now I've forgotten.
It's been a good weekend for sports at our house. DS ran strong yesterday at the Manhattan College Invitational at Van Cortland Park. Try to imagine over 10,000 young runners in one place. Boggles the mind.
Red Sox vs. Yankees. Enough said.
Army Football snaps long losing streak. Cadets bring down the goalposts after the game.
Army Hockey takes its first two games of the season in fine fashion.
No plans for today. Kids have requested a day off to sleep in, etc. I think they deserve it. (While DS was running yesterday, DD was taking her SATIIs. What fun!)
I'm off to play with my graphing software. Have an idea for the Christmas exchange. Need to get it out of my head soon before I lose it.
That's throwing me off.
What was I going to say?
Now I've forgotten.
It's been a good weekend for sports at our house. DS ran strong yesterday at the Manhattan College Invitational at Van Cortland Park. Try to imagine over 10,000 young runners in one place. Boggles the mind.
Red Sox vs. Yankees. Enough said.
Army Football snaps long losing streak. Cadets bring down the goalposts after the game.
Army Hockey takes its first two games of the season in fine fashion.
No plans for today. Kids have requested a day off to sleep in, etc. I think they deserve it. (While DS was running yesterday, DD was taking her SATIIs. What fun!)
I'm off to play with my graphing software. Have an idea for the Christmas exchange. Need to get it out of my head soon before I lose it.
Friday, October 08, 2004
Finally a Trip to a LNS
I was mostly into buying supplies. The only new chart I bought was the Winter Sampler by an Italian designer whose company name is Passione Ricamo.
The website does have an English translation available, though not all of it is translated.
The website does have an English translation available, though not all of it is translated.
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Swing, battah, batttah
*clapping*
Red Sox won, 9-3, against the Angels yesterday.
I did manage to watch the first half of the vice-presidential debate. What were they trying to do - bore us to death? After two rounds of crochetting in the green poncho, I gave up and went to bed to read. Even hubby gave up after 70 minutes. But the kids stuck with to the end. Good for them.
I'll put the blame for this one squarely in the lap of the moderator. Why was she asking the same things that were covered in the first presidential debate? Where were the questions about real issues? Why cover all this ''he said, he said" bullshit. I want freaking substance here, people. This is an important election and I feel like tuning out.
(apologies to overseas readers for u.s. political bullshit - but we are the 500lb gorilla in the world and this does tend to affect everyone...)
Red Sox won, 9-3, against the Angels yesterday.
I did manage to watch the first half of the vice-presidential debate. What were they trying to do - bore us to death? After two rounds of crochetting in the green poncho, I gave up and went to bed to read. Even hubby gave up after 70 minutes. But the kids stuck with to the end. Good for them.
I'll put the blame for this one squarely in the lap of the moderator. Why was she asking the same things that were covered in the first presidential debate? Where were the questions about real issues? Why cover all this ''he said, he said" bullshit. I want freaking substance here, people. This is an important election and I feel like tuning out.
(apologies to overseas readers for u.s. political bullshit - but we are the 500lb gorilla in the world and this does tend to affect everyone...)
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
To Do
Need to pick out a project for Christmas time EGA exchange. This year we've got free rein. Do anything you want - ornament, scissor fob, needlecase, etc.
Maybe I'll design something small of my own?
I'm in a red mood...
Yeserday and Today
Got my paper done. Got my paperwork done. Had my meeting and things went well. Met some new people, including a lady from Alaska who's going back there this week. Says she likes the winter. Good for her.
Went to library and picked up latest Sue Grafton book - R is for Ricochet. Just tried to look up ricochet in my American Heritage computer version and even though the word is listed it's asking me if I misspelled it. Duh. I know it's French, but come on people.
Just spent a large chunk of time reading the recap of ER on Television without Pity. That's enough to make me not watch it all year. How the mighty have fallen. Too bad.
I'm three skeins of yarn into DD's poncho and I've got two more. But may have to purchase one more in order to do fringe. Maybe on my way to DS's cross country meet. Michael's is just across the street.
Maybe I'll design something small of my own?
I'm in a red mood...
Yeserday and Today
Got my paper done. Got my paperwork done. Had my meeting and things went well. Met some new people, including a lady from Alaska who's going back there this week. Says she likes the winter. Good for her.
Went to library and picked up latest Sue Grafton book - R is for Ricochet. Just tried to look up ricochet in my American Heritage computer version and even though the word is listed it's asking me if I misspelled it. Duh. I know it's French, but come on people.
Just spent a large chunk of time reading the recap of ER on Television without Pity. That's enough to make me not watch it all year. How the mighty have fallen. Too bad.
I'm three skeins of yarn into DD's poncho and I've got two more. But may have to purchase one more in order to do fringe. Maybe on my way to DS's cross country meet. Michael's is just across the street.
Monday, October 04, 2004
I was So Right
See Patriots won yesterday.
I managed to write most of my paper yesterday. Then woke at 3:00 a.m. Read Stephen King's book, On Writing till about 4:30. I never knew he was such a serious alcoholic/drug addict. (Been clean for years. But doesn't really remember writing Cujo.)
Finally got up at 5:00 a.m. Finished writing the last paragraph of paper. Watched "My Geisha" with Shirley MacLaine and Yves Montabond. I'd never seen the entire movie before, only the last half. Was interesting. Mostly enjoyed watching Edward G. Robinson as the movie producer. What a voice he had.
Now I've got to go organize paper work. etc etc etc
Boring.
I managed to write most of my paper yesterday. Then woke at 3:00 a.m. Read Stephen King's book, On Writing till about 4:30. I never knew he was such a serious alcoholic/drug addict. (Been clean for years. But doesn't really remember writing Cujo.)
Finally got up at 5:00 a.m. Finished writing the last paragraph of paper. Watched "My Geisha" with Shirley MacLaine and Yves Montabond. I'd never seen the entire movie before, only the last half. Was interesting. Mostly enjoyed watching Edward G. Robinson as the movie producer. What a voice he had.
Now I've got to go organize paper work. etc etc etc
Boring.
stitching bloggers qotw
plastic bobbins? yes or no
What's your thread organization?
Plastic bobbins. NO. NEVER. NOT ON YOUR LIFE.
First, it's a major waste of time transfering all your thread to bobbins. Then it develops kinks.
My first attempt at organization was:
unwrap floss from wrapper
wrap floss around cardboard
cut in two
put through plastic ring
braid
slip label back on over braid
put ring on larger metal ring
This worked initially. But soon outgrew this method.
Next. Tried LoRan system.
Wasn't happy with that either.
Had three binders worth of floss.
Current system is floss away (or similiar product) baggies.
It works for because I can have several skeins in the same bag and the cut pieces too.
All my baggies are on large metal rings organized by number.
My GAST and Weeks are in their own box.
My silks are all together in their own box.
My Flower Thread is altogether in its own box.
Okay
Sometimes I have to rummage to find what I'm looking for. It seems to me there should be a better way. But I'm not worrying about until DH retires from the Army and we settle somewhere more or else permanently.
What's your thread organization?
Plastic bobbins. NO. NEVER. NOT ON YOUR LIFE.
First, it's a major waste of time transfering all your thread to bobbins. Then it develops kinks.
My first attempt at organization was:
unwrap floss from wrapper
wrap floss around cardboard
cut in two
put through plastic ring
braid
slip label back on over braid
put ring on larger metal ring
This worked initially. But soon outgrew this method.
Next. Tried LoRan system.
Wasn't happy with that either.
Had three binders worth of floss.
Current system is floss away (or similiar product) baggies.
It works for because I can have several skeins in the same bag and the cut pieces too.
All my baggies are on large metal rings organized by number.
My GAST and Weeks are in their own box.
My silks are all together in their own box.
My Flower Thread is altogether in its own box.
Okay
Sometimes I have to rummage to find what I'm looking for. It seems to me there should be a better way. But I'm not worrying about until DH retires from the Army and we settle somewhere more or else permanently.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Helter
Skelter.
We saw Ringo on CBS's Sunday Morning and now DH is downstairs blasting the Beatles.
I need to write a paper for tomorrow.
I'm going to watch the Patriots beat the Bills later. Sorry, Drew. Things just didn't quite work out for you, did they?
I did survive my 9 1/2 hours working a concession stand at the football stadium.
Whoever thinks teenagers are evil needs to hang out with me and all the teens I meet.
Yesterday's group was hardworking, non-whiny, pleasant, funny, and in general just a pleasure to associate with.
But still the day lasted forever and takes a physical toll on everyone. And yet, nobody was complaining. It's a tough way for volunteers to make money.
Did I mention that the customers were for the most part just terrific. Friendly, patient, and appreciative.
I got to end my day with a lobster, chowdah, beer, and great deserts. (WW took a vacation yesterday - especially as I didn't take a break to eat lunch)
All in all, my good deed for the month. And I would do it again if someone begged me. But I'm not volunteering...
We saw Ringo on CBS's Sunday Morning and now DH is downstairs blasting the Beatles.
I need to write a paper for tomorrow.
I'm going to watch the Patriots beat the Bills later. Sorry, Drew. Things just didn't quite work out for you, did they?
I did survive my 9 1/2 hours working a concession stand at the football stadium.
Whoever thinks teenagers are evil needs to hang out with me and all the teens I meet.
Yesterday's group was hardworking, non-whiny, pleasant, funny, and in general just a pleasure to associate with.
But still the day lasted forever and takes a physical toll on everyone. And yet, nobody was complaining. It's a tough way for volunteers to make money.
Did I mention that the customers were for the most part just terrific. Friendly, patient, and appreciative.
I got to end my day with a lobster, chowdah, beer, and great deserts. (WW took a vacation yesterday - especially as I didn't take a break to eat lunch)
All in all, my good deed for the month. And I would do it again if someone begged me. But I'm not volunteering...
Friday, October 01, 2004
tomorrow will be painful
Tomorrow will be more than painful.
I have volunteered to work a concession stand at the football game with a group of teenagers. This will coincide with the worst day of my period. Ah. Great.
Smiley faces now!
At least at the end of this, I can look forward to a lobster tailgate. Fresh from Maine. Arriving in the a.m. And plenty of beer please. Tomorrow will be a Weight Watchers day off for me.
Speaking of Weight Watchers
I did manage a loss in my first week.
Yes.
I can do this.
I have volunteered to work a concession stand at the football game with a group of teenagers. This will coincide with the worst day of my period. Ah. Great.
Smiley faces now!
At least at the end of this, I can look forward to a lobster tailgate. Fresh from Maine. Arriving in the a.m. And plenty of beer please. Tomorrow will be a Weight Watchers day off for me.
Speaking of Weight Watchers
I did manage a loss in my first week.
Yes.
I can do this.
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