FREE CYCLE

Hi fellow scavengers! Here is a web site I found out about on Sunday from two of my favorite people, my Pastor and his wife.

I know, I know – why did I wait so long to pass it on? Well it took me until yesterday afternoon to remember!
It’s called ‘Freecycle’ and is a web site where you can give away stuff you don’t want and to get free stuff you do want. Cool, huh?

I think I just googled freecycle to find it. Let me know if you have a problem finding it. When you sign up you also choose your area, so it is convenient.

Have fun!

Pillowcases

A client asked me to do some pillowcases for her. She's a 'Fairy Grandmother'. I'm not clear on how - perhaps as a reader in the library. Anyway, they turned out very nice. I just shipped them and and waiting to hear how she likes them.

Yesterday was Geneva day. I was trying to decide if I wanted to drive or train, when the decision was made for me - I missed my train! Actually, I was standing on the other side waiting for a freight to pass. It usually passes before the passenger pulls out - or so I thought. . . Rain was predicted and i wasn't looking forward to walking in the rain dragging my computer, so I guess it worked out OK. I was only a few minutes late opening the store and nobody noticed. Amy and I had a nice lunch together. I look forward to being in Geneva because I get to see her. We exchange orders/deliveries, discuss orders pending and just generally 'catch up'. Thursday nights I have dinner with my Mom, which I also look forward to. Bob teaches 'Chung' on Thursday nights, so it's a girls night. We have a leisurely dinner at the Elmhurst Restaurant where the waitresses are used to us and don't rush us.

Look who I met in Geneva

I was walking along, on my way to the train station and came upon this clever Lion metal sculpture. The Knight was neat, too, but . . . the lion is wonderful! He's made entirely out of bicycle parts! He's all silver except for his red eyes (reflectors) and tan cheeks which I think are bike seats. (What do you think they are? You can see them in the front view.) It made me want to start collecting old bicycle parts. I'm sure it's welded, though, and 'they' don't let me play with dangerous tools. Too bad ...

Congressman Dennis Kucinich

Bob and I want to hear Congressman Dennis Kucinich talk about single payer health care Sunday. They expected about 200 people and 400 turned out! It was a very interesting afternoon, filled with good information. We really have to make our wishes known and not let the corporations run our Country!
The picture is Dennis responding to a question from a teenager in the audience. It's great to see kids taking an interest in politics.

Purse

Isn't this a great family picture? My client gave this purse to her mother as a birthday gift. Her mom is one of the kids in the picture. I was just thinking about how serene the Mom looks in this photo. Imagine getting 14 children ready for a family photo, and the little guy in front looks to be about 1 year to 18 months old. She was amazing!

YES!! Block 7 is finished and it's still July!!

Here's house block 7, and the triangles are getting easier. Block 8 will be out in just a few days and I'm ready! I think it will be fun to put this quilt together and add some details that I have held off on. I want to see the whole thing together before I start adding decorative stitching, applique, etc.

House Block #6 is done!!

Well, I'm still behind because No. 7 isn't even started and it's almost time for No. 8 to come out. This house block was a real challenge - my seam ripper was very busy. The little triangles are very difficult for me. I also cut some pieces incorrectly ... grrr. As much as I try, even making little patterns with graph paper, I still seem to make mistakes. I'm determined to finish this quilt, and I'll go back over the blocks once I see them all together. I want to enhance some of them, but didn't want to start that part until I could evaluate them all. Monday - Block 7!!!