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Brick by Brick – moving in, setting it all back up, getting on with it

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4 months.  It’s been nearly 4 whole months and but we’re almost finished moving.  When last I left you, it was the beginning of July and the fun was just beginning.  The conditions on our house sale and purchase both had been removed and we were about to get down to packing in earnest.  Most of it went about how you’d expect.  We felt like there was a real time crunch (and there was) so the usual Continue reading Brick by Brick – moving in, setting it all back up, getting on with it →

3D Printing, Sewing Machines

Well, That happened! – 2020 Jan – May (and Shop) Update

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When last we talked, the world was a way different place.  I had hoped 2020 would be a kinder gentler year for all of us. How are you all doing?

Strangely – for this introvert, it’s still is a less stressful year but that’s because my fur kids are such a huge part of my life and 2019 was pretty stressful that way.  2020 started with new furry companions in the house. Continue reading Well, That happened! – 2020 Jan – May (and Shop) Update →

3D Printing, Home, Life, Pets, Spinning

2019 Year End Wrap up, part 2 – everything else

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Well, I put this post off for a little longer than I should have – but I had what I think is were understandable reasons mixed with a little procrastination.

In mid-December of 2018, Stormi began spending almost all of her time in the bedroom which meant more time for me in the bedroom taking care of her.  That put some projects and some of my usual stress relievers on hold because I wouldn’t leave her alone for more than a few hours at a time . Continue reading 2019 Year End Wrap up, part 2 – everything else →

3D Printing, Life, Pets, Sewing Machines, Spinning

2019 Year End Wrap up – part 1: sewing machines

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This highlights reel / wrap up is a little later than I planned.  It’s also far longer than I’d planned – so I’m breaking it up into parts  1 and 2.  Today’s will cover the Sewing Machine related stuff and tomorrow’s will be the rest of the year in review.

In January, I moved all free help to the AA Vintage Sewing Machines Study Facebook group.  I did this because so many people would ask for help but leave incorrect contact information, or I’d respond and never hear back at all.  This way, a group of us can draw on our collective experiences and help Continue reading 2019 Year End Wrap up – part 1: sewing machines →

Life, Pets, Sewing Machines

Review: Clover Wonder Clips

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This past week, I had more time than I think I’ve ever had to sew. I’ve been babying my lower back this week, because the last time I thought it was “good enough” (last Friday), I set my recovery back a week, at least.    So with time at the computer limited, and no lifting sewing machines, I decided it was time to finish a number of UFOs.   This seemed a good opportunity to put the wonder clips through their paces.

Most of my UFOs are not quilting projects.

  • I’ve had 2 pair of jeans sitting on my desk for a couple of months that need hemming.  They’re not even marked.
  • Then there are the “thundershirts” for all of our furry creatures.
  • The one quilted project is another featherweight case liner for yet another featherweight (there are 3 in total in the house)

So on to the performance of the Wonder clips. Continue reading Review: Clover Wonder Clips →