Isildur's Bane

Isildur's bane was The Ring. My bane? Building clothing. I love saying 'building' clothing because it makes me feel like I work in a costume shop. Yeah, right. Where was I the day they talked about cool careers in high school?

Anyway, I can "build" a quilt any day, but clothing? Not so much. I remember in high school my sister and I would be shopping and she would say "But you can make that!" My response? "Yeah, but I couldn't wear it tonight." (I'm a little ADHD that way...) We also had an inside joke about who sewed all the sequins on, but we won't go there. I have no patience for making clothes. But, alas, every so often I see the *cutest* pattern, and my sister's words come back to haunt me.

Do you see this evil machine? And can you see those threading instructions!?

I was doing fine with the cute pants pattern I chose...the zipper even lined up! So, I thought, I'll get my serger out and put it to good use. It makes such beautiful, straight seams....if you're holding your mouth right. I got two outside seams done when the gremlins came to visit. What did I ever do to them? I didn't put water on them! All of a sudden, the machine stops making it's lovely seams. No particular reason that I can tell. So, I open it all up and pull on each string to see which one is messing up. There are FOUR of those suckers! I figure out it's the purple one. Oh goodie....the hardest one to thread. Out comes the magnifying glass and the foot long tweezers, cuz there's no way you're getting your fat fingers in there. Twenty minutes later, I think I have it figured out, but it's still not working. I give up! I'm sure I'll re-visit my bane tomorrow. Unless I'm at the skate park, which is where I usually spend my Saturdays. Any of you with sergers out there that have made it to the end of this post and have any helpful hints for me, I'm ready and waiting.

And I'll keep you posted on whether or not the pants get finished.

Ice Cream Spoons

Is that not the cutest little Ben and Jerry's you've ever seen!? Hubby is watching the weight, so he said he didn't want any ice cream, but being the temptress I am, had to get him some. I discovered these tiny little guys and they were perfect!

They even came with their own little spoon! How fun is that!? Right in the lid was this little spoon. We got to talking about the little spoons, and my husband's friend said "Remember those little wooden spoons they used to give us in elementary school?" OhH! Just the thought makes me cringe!! I hated those things. I was always afraid I was going to get a splinter on my tongue. Ew. Like nails on a chalkboard! (Did it stop me from eating the ice cream. Ha. Not a chance)

What's something fun/weird you remember from your childhood?

p.s. We're on our *third* day of no school. I don't understand it. The roads are fine. Oh, maybe it's all those people slipping and cracking their heads. I just hope teachers don't have to go to school on a Saturday like we did one year. Sigh. Well, I'm off to run errands! Have a great day!

Wednesday

I know, isn't that a great post title!? I'm so creative

We have no school again today, but the sun is shining brightly and it's supposed to get up to 40, so it's all going to start melting in a bit.

This is one spot in our yard that didn't get any sleet.

I made bread and potato soup for dinner last night. It was delish!

I sewed a bit. These little suckers are a serous pain in the butt, especially this one (it toook me *at least* an hour), and it is frustrating that I'm not getting enough material to square it up nicely. She told me, but I guess I haven't learned my lesson yet.

I also visited a bunch of new craft sites, like I need anything else to do. I found lots of beautiful things that made me happy, though!

We're back to school tomorrow, I'm sure!

Iced In

We are iced in today....no school. I guess that might be OK, other than we'll have to now go to school on a beautiful sunny day. That's OK.

I have to tell you all I'm not feeling this new blog layout. I've been visiting lots of new blogs today and it's sad to say I kind of make my initial decision on whether or not I like the blog by it's layout. Do any of you do the same? If the layout is simple and pleasing to me, I'm more apt to like it. I'm not one to change it very often, but I thought a change might be good, though I just don't know. I also have to tell you, if they haven't spell checked, I'm not likely to stay either!

I have read my first week's homework assignment, and will probably read week two's at some point today.

I hope it's warmer where you are today!

Yay Books!

I finally got my textbook for class! I was getting a little worried. And, now that I have it, it's been sleeting all day and school is cancelled for tomorrow, so I won't need to rush to get the first chapter read. I will, though.

Here's another I just *had* to have. Yeah, right! I was inspired by these lovelies! Though my knowledge and practice of applique could fill a thimble.

Inauguration

One of our students went to the Inauguration. Go here to check it out!

Wordless Wednesday

"Dippy Eggs" from Grandma Jill....my kids still love 'em!