tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193433272024-03-07T13:25:11.235-06:00Meari's Musings~ Threads woven into the tapestry of my life ~Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.comBlogger1387125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-71431215115779668542022-03-29T09:31:00.001-05:002022-03-29T09:31:56.211-05:00VINTAGE FINDS: The Perfect Pinker<p><span style="font-size: large;">I found this at an antique store over the weekend. The Perfect Pinker Model 1000. This vintage sewing tool cuts through fabric leaving a beautiful pinked edge.</span></p><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6yKOoSs_IRhHcr2yzBbCxcWP8Va9tTouAxkkmfUAz19dEJjsRAQEIGsRJnB_4lsk3TUxjajxU5L9FJf2ekM0VLIbd9pEg6b-YyQxM5RIcY-V-4GZNQWAOvc0RK9FjuDsvZMGDXCpZLjiawOlnZevpguLsQ5qh9V71UBwxQ9hmtaY2bdVdQ/s2048/Perfect%20Pinkers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1951" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6yKOoSs_IRhHcr2yzBbCxcWP8Va9tTouAxkkmfUAz19dEJjsRAQEIGsRJnB_4lsk3TUxjajxU5L9FJf2ekM0VLIbd9pEg6b-YyQxM5RIcY-V-4GZNQWAOvc0RK9FjuDsvZMGDXCpZLjiawOlnZevpguLsQ5qh9V71UBwxQ9hmtaY2bdVdQ/s320/Perfect%20Pinkers.jpg" width="305" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">It works like scissors, but instead of using traditional scissor blades it uses a smooth rolling wheel that the pinking blade pushes against. Fabric is placed between the wheel and pinker blade. While using short scissor like motions the fabric will self-feed.</span></div></div><p></p><div dir="auto"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_7k"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">Manufactured by the Metropolitan Cutlery Company, the Perfect Pinker is also stamped with Crane Brand, A Florian Product and has two cranes facing each other. Patent number 2174222 was issued in 1939. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">The instruction booklet says Metropolitan Cutlery Company was established in 1835 in New York, NY. The booklet also serves as an advertisement for other Met Co products such as cuticle nippers, nail files, clipper, tweezers, manicure scissors, dressmaking scissors, and hair cutting shears.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">They measure approx. 7" L x 3"W x 1” thick. They are fairly hefty in weight. My research indicates they may have been manufactured in the 1950’s which makes sense with the black enamel paint. Aside from a couple scratches, the paint is in great condition and very shiny. Both the original box and instruction manual are in great condition also.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">The inventor, Berkeley Julian Florian, was an inventor and manufacturer. He also held patents for folding scissors, folding wheelbarrow, and two-headed hammer. Berkeley was born in New York City, lived in Plantsville, CT (where the Perfect Pinkers were manufactured) and Florida. He also was a builder in CT and developed Forian Isles in Dania Beach, FL. He passed away in September 30, 2004 at the age of 98.</span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">Except during WWII, the pinkers were manufactured by the family until 2007. In 2013, Overall Manufacturing received the rights to manufacture, repair and sell the Florian Rotary Pinkers. They cost over $100 new, with shipping.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I saw this in a locked case at the antique store, I knew I had to add it to my vintage sewing collection. Only $4.50! Not only is it a cool tool, it works great so I can use it when I need a pinked edge. I have to say it works much better than the more modern pinking shears I own.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKlKTu8JMzKWpHwVwC38Whv-TyPr3TZofcDBQGnbug6RZdXvAlE0dd5q6IIoWv8NUQfrtiZZk6FJ3fZpCNaLXdpjotRDKPmivmOXcvJnmLIAponvQBWgnv8ivlJkujoN3Bs5scBUG03ySG5xXOyhNbdyo2DQgMaeUFpx-oydNBbYCjwg8rQ/s1710/Pinked%20Fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1498" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKlKTu8JMzKWpHwVwC38Whv-TyPr3TZofcDBQGnbug6RZdXvAlE0dd5q6IIoWv8NUQfrtiZZk6FJ3fZpCNaLXdpjotRDKPmivmOXcvJnmLIAponvQBWgnv8ivlJkujoN3Bs5scBUG03ySG5xXOyhNbdyo2DQgMaeUFpx-oydNBbYCjwg8rQ/s320/Pinked%20Fabric.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O-1Hc9Adr6xknhO8GyMckvldQqX5kOkLtQTgdbw9CjRz8lFvkLJKuQJOGt0C1miBg1Y_Pb9FOQWBMvEWPbxkdCsWDpMp7qZRanuGg4bAP1qw2Y1lvMQ-rabbJ_kOOQLGW0BM8Kd5jYHPyaxCghxTpY8E63nnneDYbn4HjRoGlsJX900kyQ/s187/Meari.jpg.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="87" data-original-width="187" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O-1Hc9Adr6xknhO8GyMckvldQqX5kOkLtQTgdbw9CjRz8lFvkLJKuQJOGt0C1miBg1Y_Pb9FOQWBMvEWPbxkdCsWDpMp7qZRanuGg4bAP1qw2Y1lvMQ-rabbJ_kOOQLGW0BM8Kd5jYHPyaxCghxTpY8E63nnneDYbn4HjRoGlsJX900kyQ/w136-h63/Meari.jpg.png" width="136" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /></div></div></span></div></div></div></div>Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-91943770016217546812021-08-27T05:00:00.004-05:002021-09-02T14:31:38.206-05:00American Sampler<p><span style="font-size: large;"> I started American Sampler by Plum Street Samplers in March of 2020.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGevZKclEcsehtAc69WCQ2FCUAa_EbS5ff26Q7Lr_SzBZfh6yCvVNcXYv-RaRyQAc0vweHqUeF5-EvCc559tVO2-AQ-Fgf1J8J8t71Di6yzXIu8jvKLpxMvQRFD2xDO4YFC1ci/s2048/2021-03-15+American+Sampler+Floss+Toss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1699" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGevZKclEcsehtAc69WCQ2FCUAa_EbS5ff26Q7Lr_SzBZfh6yCvVNcXYv-RaRyQAc0vweHqUeF5-EvCc559tVO2-AQ-Fgf1J8J8t71Di6yzXIu8jvKLpxMvQRFD2xDO4YFC1ci/w331-h400/2021-03-15+American+Sampler+Floss+Toss.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm stitching it on <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto">Wichelt Gray Mist Linen with Classic Colorworks, WDW, GAST, and DMC threads. Not in the photo, but I'm using </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">Needle Necessities Razzle Dazzle Red for the flags and bunting on the fence.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hPjTlti_9hxWI5g4sWr8c_K3FijK9EWW-SmN921VEEP_6Yqflp_hT8JMWkF5JNI39EWWqdxbqCZpTVb0NNqgZtV6gI-0waPtWK4rfBVR1bdW8u7UsWjqo4w9nBujBjcrRUyJ/s2048/2021-03-15+American+Sampler+Chart+Photo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hPjTlti_9hxWI5g4sWr8c_K3FijK9EWW-SmN921VEEP_6Yqflp_hT8JMWkF5JNI39EWWqdxbqCZpTVb0NNqgZtV6gI-0waPtWK4rfBVR1bdW8u7UsWjqo4w9nBujBjcrRUyJ/w300-h400/2021-03-15+American+Sampler+Chart+Photo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto">Below are some progress photos:</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD9zyRiCDuCCQrG5Qo0Anj7W-e_B9xiFcbU-xDG7uAoykFe7m-lr_uYj5hugEXGsWUPF298zGEmDuZ6eRYlPcdnWCdR3veugvcESpvW8hXbY2U_VJik1Nx4bg4aSWAyflWc4g/s2048/2020-05-04+American+Sampler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="2048" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD9zyRiCDuCCQrG5Qo0Anj7W-e_B9xiFcbU-xDG7uAoykFe7m-lr_uYj5hugEXGsWUPF298zGEmDuZ6eRYlPcdnWCdR3veugvcESpvW8hXbY2U_VJik1Nx4bg4aSWAyflWc4g/w400-h234/2020-05-04+American+Sampler.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9HxDNcpluckl6ZKqkyaGkxWU4JlrgFBK2Gw4ZLnNNG4GDfGp2PZIJest8L8tQys8J3TYqIkv4diuS_x4O10OGkQjaDzX7wyUPTadbMJoIWQv9bRXmPfmZCsTMF9tc1hB3lLl/s2048/2020-06-20+American+Sampler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="2048" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9HxDNcpluckl6ZKqkyaGkxWU4JlrgFBK2Gw4ZLnNNG4GDfGp2PZIJest8L8tQys8J3TYqIkv4diuS_x4O10OGkQjaDzX7wyUPTadbMJoIWQv9bRXmPfmZCsTMF9tc1hB3lLl/w400-h313/2020-06-20+American+Sampler.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaR6Z_cYbsDGr3jS-nsVVznflmdjYXYmwc6y3j92c-L1DSMDizHoqrwy7gVTHOzXgfMsQbP6eLmh0IxL0MrY8DFxbA2s3c4RFpTVkm8bP5KALGEFWHAaTk1KI3Swmt6QkJSCC/s701/2020-12-06+American+Sampler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaR6Z_cYbsDGr3jS-nsVVznflmdjYXYmwc6y3j92c-L1DSMDizHoqrwy7gVTHOzXgfMsQbP6eLmh0IxL0MrY8DFxbA2s3c4RFpTVkm8bP5KALGEFWHAaTk1KI3Swmt6QkJSCC/w300-h400/2020-12-06+American+Sampler.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"><span style="font-size: large;">At the start of last weekend, this is what I had completed:</span></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAet-ttWaIogANp3wwd0a4HGn9OM75ThUB-3GV-PBsyNP4rKGDHP_wIHicYoB6KvICvhXrPLHKMQqB_TlS6J5mzGmhuLJ47BMFkb4nbW0SDsnjqujNgilAQ-EFk5BiBzyeUUba/s500/2021-08-18+American+Sampler-LowRes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAet-ttWaIogANp3wwd0a4HGn9OM75ThUB-3GV-PBsyNP4rKGDHP_wIHicYoB6KvICvhXrPLHKMQqB_TlS6J5mzGmhuLJ47BMFkb4nbW0SDsnjqujNgilAQ-EFk5BiBzyeUUba/s320/2021-08-18+American+Sampler-LowRes.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"> </span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">By the end of the weekend, I made so much progress!</span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26MyG_pn_bCj_5Y8qAIeJZqf3wLHhCiu_ngaookxjzcEl37C9P3zYe43TqimOWHU0_TCaa7zhlLx3856_wVuLZaa3bX68hMPO8OVy8WcAv_0fwzc2iBpaeAWkW2Pqv-MWeJOz/s500/2021-08-22+American+Sampler-LowRes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="500" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26MyG_pn_bCj_5Y8qAIeJZqf3wLHhCiu_ngaookxjzcEl37C9P3zYe43TqimOWHU0_TCaa7zhlLx3856_wVuLZaa3bX68hMPO8OVy8WcAv_0fwzc2iBpaeAWkW2Pqv-MWeJOz/w400-h324/2021-08-22+American+Sampler-LowRes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...</span><br /></span><p></p>Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-66726103332292074432021-08-19T06:00:00.001-05:002021-08-19T10:18:11.272-05:00Friendship Signature Quilt WIP<p><span style="font-size: large;">When I saw the <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/pages/signature-quilt-tutorial" target="_blank">tutorial</a> by MSQC, I absolutely knew I ::<i>had</i>:: to do this quilt project! I've asked my friends, both online and offline, to help me create a Friendship Signature Quilt. Through the use of technology, signatures have been coming in from all over the USA and the world. How cool is that?!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of the blocks I've made so far:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCREpayiXtiN3h9rsfGaYd36L-IU_MPXdT2qyCuaip_pK3peVX3-_y5g4UODUkB1_9d6cZqiuHjcAOm1iTvGCdqR8jf_RpdPrvHmBYq5okgM2b21Nis9746qwPw7VGdbjE5jC/s1080/Quilt+Squares+1-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCREpayiXtiN3h9rsfGaYd36L-IU_MPXdT2qyCuaip_pK3peVX3-_y5g4UODUkB1_9d6cZqiuHjcAOm1iTvGCdqR8jf_RpdPrvHmBYq5okgM2b21Nis9746qwPw7VGdbjE5jC/w400-h400/Quilt+Squares+1-.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWqzCL0uxkySHiShlHOojqqPZKJT6ncZJIOFhL7PjLtaOiwfPPb6h0Q647GVsEv5Es_SS2SQknaFEuM8MXzXvlLTMAwleeaqOcb_j8D1wWhaKTd-beC3c1Z3CcQuJe3nsPMqx/s1080/Quilt+Squares+2-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWqzCL0uxkySHiShlHOojqqPZKJT6ncZJIOFhL7PjLtaOiwfPPb6h0Q647GVsEv5Es_SS2SQknaFEuM8MXzXvlLTMAwleeaqOcb_j8D1wWhaKTd-beC3c1Z3CcQuJe3nsPMqx/w400-h400/Quilt+Squares+2-.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljIyut82eiduXvB7K1V8lTemv6miAefSqq6ZLV75ggssWws8NY-4h7TKlc1uMK9dABxU3UBpRkxCWSBPoRQAOGjSx-hPxepnV8HPlttTHFT4LmNQt_NIc48SNKmpHE8mvUnm7/s1080/Quilt+Squares+3-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljIyut82eiduXvB7K1V8lTemv6miAefSqq6ZLV75ggssWws8NY-4h7TKlc1uMK9dABxU3UBpRkxCWSBPoRQAOGjSx-hPxepnV8HPlttTHFT4LmNQt_NIc48SNKmpHE8mvUnm7/w400-h400/Quilt+Squares+3-.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> </p>
<center><span style="font-size: large;">This quilt will have a scrappy floral vibe using two fabric collections:<br />
Serene Spring fabric collection by RJR Fabrics<br />
Meadow Bloom by Wilmington Prints</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></center><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've got about six or seven signatures waiting for me to make blocks with, and four enroute via mail. I'm looking forward to seeing how this project turns out! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...
</span></p>Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-57791776978637207472021-08-18T05:30:00.004-05:002021-08-18T13:44:06.976-05:00County Fair Fun!<p><span style="font-size: large;">It's been over twenty years since I entered competition in my county's fair. This year, I scoured my mind as to what I could enter into the fair. Since no fair was held in 2020, items made in 2020 and 2021 were eligible for entry. Much to my surprise, I won ribbons for all four items I entered! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMJYr5Ekr4Nh0nutU8UI6O4KjGx9k9HftjLwk4fQOD0p_BsrXZx_mF2HoxE69fxxnbjTxom5p11HwREiQpnXUFAW6rARlzH5HgPNJKMFVUA81o6iaitdGZgVrQQLPqCwKFWJg/s500/2021-08-02+Stars+Squared+Quit-1st+Place+Stephenson+County+Fair+2021+01-LowRes.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMJYr5Ekr4Nh0nutU8UI6O4KjGx9k9HftjLwk4fQOD0p_BsrXZx_mF2HoxE69fxxnbjTxom5p11HwREiQpnXUFAW6rARlzH5HgPNJKMFVUA81o6iaitdGZgVrQQLPqCwKFWJg/w400-h266/2021-08-02+Stars+Squared+Quit-1st+Place+Stephenson+County+Fair+2021+01-LowRes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<center><span style="font-size: medium;">Class: Full Size Quilt<br />
Stars Squared Quilt<br />
1st Place</span></center><p><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It took me 18 months to piece, quilt, and bind this quilt on my domestic sewing machine (Janome 9450). I used Home for the Holidays II fabric collection by Borderless which is absolutely beautiful! Because I wanted to add borders to the quilt, I didn't have enough of the Grey Mist fabric and had to go on the hunt to find more... It was then I found out the fabric collection had been discontinued. Luckily, I located a company in California (Google is friend!) that had a 3yd bundle on clearance. ::whew:: I finished this quilt in 2020.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: medium;">Class: Cross Stitch Pillow<br />
Tie On October by Pine Mountain Designs<br />
1st Place </span></center><center><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></center><br />
This took me about three hours to stitch this up on 10ct Heatherfield fabric with DMC threads. Pine Mountain has a pillow form to go with these Tie Ons. At the last hour (literally, the day before I was supposed to drop off my entries), I decided I didn't like the pillow form and I made a new one out of purple fabric. I shoved the original form inside my purple one. So much better!</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe-6QJRcjeITv5vePrZiVJFh9t2yrPHBDD027aJEKKMdCamtqY7npNly64ZyUg9iDND3YgJBaImW9M7Q0oNQi0Dr-V4gBQbgnNRvcBRw3XU3Q9qMAN3Ap3ASyiID9NHDr4e7B/s500/2021-08-02+Suffrage+Act-2nd+Place+Stephenson+County+Fair+2021+01-LowRes.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="341" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe-6QJRcjeITv5vePrZiVJFh9t2yrPHBDD027aJEKKMdCamtqY7npNly64ZyUg9iDND3YgJBaImW9M7Q0oNQi0Dr-V4gBQbgnNRvcBRw3XU3Q9qMAN3Ap3ASyiID9NHDr4e7B/s400/2021-08-02+Suffrage+Act-2nd+Place+Stephenson+County+Fair+2021+01-LowRes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>
</p><center><span style="font-size: medium;">Class: Small Cross Stitch Sampler<br />
Suffrage Act by Little House Needleworks<br />
2nd Place</span></center><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p>
<span style="font-size: large;">I finished this August 18, 2020, excactly 100 years after the women's right to vote was ratified (See my previous post). It's Stitched on 28ct Silkweaver Lugana "Days Gone By" with GAST, DMC, and Classic Colorworks threads. I changed the design by adding bricks at the top. </span>
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<center>Class: Small Holiday Craft (No Christmas)<br />
Camille Renee Mug Mat<br />
4th Place</center><center> </center><p>
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the first wool applique project I'd ever done. It was a lot of fun to make. I love the embroidered skirt and the cute button tags.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So how about you? Have you entered anything in the county fair? I'd love to hear about it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-34656153584730599432020-08-18T06:12:00.007-05:002020-10-09T09:16:05.002-05:00Suffrage Act<p> <span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="#1c1e21; font-size: x-large;">One Hundred years ago today, Congress ratified the Suffrage Act. The 19th amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States. Here's a good article on the suffrage movement: <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/the-fight-for-womens-suffrage" target="_blank">Women's Suffrage - Fight For The Vote.</a></span></p><p><span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="#1c1e21; font-size: x-large;">To commemorate, the hard won victory, I've completed stitching Suffrage Act.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRJAqprwhWYkYqmXzbiNgYyi2h8yDN0jkQBsIu-y50yyH6Im3nfw9DbI8ocRqSQi7Pbc0rz1wYFUGN9oJzokkeeypiH2fVVFJrpnbljOdTT5V2JTbzqVkGjgGUF_yhXTuubNx/s400/2020-08-18+Suffrage+Act+LowRes+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRJAqprwhWYkYqmXzbiNgYyi2h8yDN0jkQBsIu-y50yyH6Im3nfw9DbI8ocRqSQi7Pbc0rz1wYFUGN9oJzokkeeypiH2fVVFJrpnbljOdTT5V2JTbzqVkGjgGUF_yhXTuubNx/s0/2020-08-18+Suffrage+Act+LowRes+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" #1c1e21;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Designer: Little House Needleworks</span></span></div><span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style=#1c1e21;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Started: January 17, 2020.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finished August 18, 2020</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fabric: 28ct Silkweaver Lugana "Days Gone By"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fibers:GAST, DMC, and Classic Colorworks threads</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">This was fun to stitch up. I changed quite a few of the colors to suit my taste.</span></span><div><span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style=#1c1e21; font-size: x-large;">Ladies - Exercise your right and vote!</span><p></p></div>Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-42656022241251090712020-03-31T21:29:00.001-05:002020-06-14T18:08:05.932-05:00Sore Ears? Headband Tutorial for Homemade Masks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Several sewists have asked me for the pattern I used to make the headband I showed in my last post. Below is the tutorial I came up with for making a headband to go with the homemade masks with elastic bands that go around the ears. Please give credit and link to tutorial if you are posting your creations online. Or, better yet send me photos and I'll do a feature post showing all the headbands made!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">HEADBAND FOR FACE MASK</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">14” x 6 ½” Fabric<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">14” x 1 ½” Fabric<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">8” elastic**<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">2 Large Buttons**<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Small Safety Pin</span> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sewing Needle</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">**I used 3/8" elastic and 7/8" buttons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Secure elastic by sewing ends closed using 1/4" seam. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Place smaller tube on top of larger one, centering it. Seams should be facing out.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the opposite end.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sew 1/4" seam over ends to secure all layers together. This is a pretty thick piece to sew through so you may need to use a hump jumper (aka button shank plate).</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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To use, put headband on.</div>
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-86385812700599726202020-03-31T20:27:00.001-05:002020-04-01T08:46:07.135-05:00My Covid-19 Reality<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">On March 20th, Illinois Governor Pritzker issued "Shelter in Place" order until April 7th. This means citizens of Illinois are to stay at home as much as possible. We can still go get groceries, go to the doctor, get gas -- essential things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a couple weeks prior to the Shelter in Place order, my employer began proactive steps to keep the employees healthy -- extra cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, limiting people other than employees into our office buildings as well as having employees going between buildings, and encouraging those who could work from home to do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once Shelter in Place took effect, I was set up to work from home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So far, it's working pretty well. The CEO of our company holds video conferences twice a week to keep all of us informed as to what's going on with Covid-19 as well as the company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today was the first day I left the house in a week. No one is allowed in my house except for me and the pup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, the governor extended Shelter in Place until April 30th. Since April 7th, there have been 937 new cases of Covid-19 in Illinois bringing total cases to almost 6,000. There have been 26 more deaths bringing it to 99 statewide. In my county there are 6 cases and thankfully no deaths. <a href="https://wrex.com/2020/03/26/not-qualified-residents-have-covid-19-symptoms-but-cant-get-tested/?fbclid=IwAR0HBIxg0wzSNCrdrSA7_F9IT67t4SCvWzoRDxsvecIdwyEn6jbSNKpLLac" target="_blank">Testing is limited to those over the age of 55 who show symptoms.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By day, I am working my job. By night, I've been busy making masks. My niece is a nurse and she's been told they are to reuse their masks until they can't be used anymore. My cousin works in an essential retail business in TN. The grandmother of a five year old girl with asthma asked me to make a mask for her to wear to the doctor's office. I've made 33 masks in four days. Elastic is on short supply because a lot of people are making masks so I've started making some with ribbon ties. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/business/coronavirus-masks-sewers.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> is a good article about sewists making masks across America.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've seen a few people online say that after a while the elastic bands make their ears hurt. I came up with a headband solution where the elastic can be attached to large buttons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another cool thing going on right now are Windows of Hope. Since most of us are stuck inside, people are decorating their windows sending out messages of love and hope. You can read about it <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/world/window-hope-messages-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite all the gloom and doom, fear, news of Covid-19 sickness and death not only in the U.S. but all over the world, there's some humor coming out as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If neither of those leave a smile on your face, here's a pig eating ice cream...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time.... Stay safe and well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's been a while since I've blogged. Quite a bit has happened since I wrote about my car purchase. All good, I assure you! When I get more time, I'll recap the end of 2019. For now, let's start with my latest DIY projects.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">PROJECT #01</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My bathroom towel bar is made of ceramic and acrylic. One day while getting ready for work, the acrylic bar broke. Some may say, "Just go buy a new towel bar." Well, not so easy in my case. I have ceramic tiles on the walls and ceiling of my bathroom so I can't just install a new towel bar without risking damage to the vintage tiles. Plus, there would be holes where the old towel bar is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What to do? What to do? I measured the diameter of the acrylic bar then wandered around my basement workshop for ideas. Urecka!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a wood dowel the same diameter. I cut it to the size I needed for the bar, then painted it and added many coats of polyurethane to protect it from damp hand towels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Installation was simple. Just slide it in place. It looks great! A cheap and easy repair.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">PROJECT #2</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My second project was a bit more involved but much more fun. Long time readers know that I like to take thrift store finds and make them my own. This was one of those projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <span style="font-size: large;">I bought this framed "art" several years at a thrift store for $3. I bought it strictly for the frame. I knew it would use it someday. Well, it's now someday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I dismantle a frame, I start by taking the cardboard or paper covering off the back of the art piece. Then I take out the staples that hold the art in the frame. For whatever reason, the backing on this frame was glued to the frame and the art piece after the art was stapled in place. Very odd! Typically, I've not seen this. I had to use a knife to slide under the cardboard backing to loosen it from the perimeter of the frame. Then I had to bend the cardboard up so I could remove the staples holding the art and mat board in the frame.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"> Once I got that PITA 'art' out of the frame, I could really get to work. I set the glass aside so it wouldn't get broken. In order to cut the frame to size, it had to be totally taken apart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A trip out to my garage in the dead of winter was in order. Power tools!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to put the pieces together. Piece of cake. I <i>always</i> pre-drill holes before using small nails to put the frame back together. I also use wood glue. This was the first time I used TiteBond Ultimate wood glue and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical as to it's holding power since it's much thinner consistency compared to the Elmers wood glue I typically use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Once dried, I filled all the staple holes and imperfections with wood filler. I also countersink the nails and fill them so you can't see where the nails are. Like waiting for glue to dry, waiting for the wood filler to dry is torture!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the wood filler is dry, I lightly sand it smooth. Then comes the fun part. How do I want to finish it? Wood filler can be stained, but I've not done it yet. I usually end up painting my frames to coordinate with what I'll be putting in it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I found out that my local glass shop will cut the glass to the size I want also for $1 per cut. I only need one cut. So, for $4.00 total, I now have a nice 'new' frame to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so pleased with how it turned out!</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-3577340119300372802019-10-03T15:17:00.001-05:002019-10-03T15:17:15.248-05:00Took The Plunge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Time For Retirement</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Nine and half years ago, I was excited to purchase my Chrysler 300. You can read about it <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2010/04/exceptional-experience.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It's now 13 years old and has been costing me several hundred dollars in repairs each time I've had to take it to the shop. At over 136K miles, it's no longer worth the repairs I've been investing. I decided it's time to retire the 300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seriously?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One would think car dealerships would <i>want</i> to sell a car. I researched a car I was interested in and I kid you not when I say I contacted no less than five dealerships that had the year, make, and model I was interested in with reasonable miles on it. Incidentally, prices were ALL over the place with no rhyme or reason. For instance:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">• 30,233 miles, $23K</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 14,475 miles, $25K</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 29,160 miles, $25K</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 29,631 miles, $26K</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 11,165 miles, $26K</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 13,812 miles, $28K</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keep in mind all these are the same car just different colors! Back to the dealerships, I contacted them all via email because all of them were a distance away from where I live. Most just wanted to get me into the dealership. They ghosted me once I started asking questions about the particular vehicle I was interested in. Some didn't even respond to my "Contact Us" for the car on their website. WTH?</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Road Trip</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One dealership stood out from the get-go. I received a nice introduction email about the dealership and salesperson. He answered all my questions via email in a timely, friendly manner. The dealership was the one that had the car I was most interested in. I took a 3 hour drive (each) way to east central WI to talk to the salesperson and test drive the car. In my research, I was pretty impressed with the make and model before seeing it in person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Test Drive</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had to chuckle internally when the salesperson asked for my license and took a photo of it with his phone. Goes to show you how high tech we are. Gone are the days of photocopied licenses. The dealership is next to a freeway, interstate, and shopping center so I was able to drive it in several different conditions. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">OMG... test driving it was awesome! It has a wonderful get-up-and go that my Chrysler 300 lacks. I pulled into the shopping center parking lot to give the car closer inspection. It's in excellent condition with no scratches or dents. Under the hood looked really good, too. Tires still have a good amount of tread. I did look at the CarFax: One owner, it's been regularly into the dealership for maintenance, and the two airbag recalls have been resolved. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The "Sit Down"</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There wasn't any negotiation on the price because the dealership uses "up-front price" business model. This means autos are </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext">priced aggressively to
the market in order to move vehicles quickly and create volume. In these dealerships, the margins are lower, and
they will typically do less (or no) negotiation, and more showing you
documentation of why theirs is the value that it is. Statistics show that most people do not like the negotiation process so some dealerships have moved to the up-front price model. I didn't need the documentation since I'd already did my homework in this area. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"> I did try to negotiate for not a lower price, but for other things. No dice. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext">For me, the sale was contingent on how much I was going to get for trading in my 300. I'd done my research on this, too. Average trade-in value was $1,100.00 for a car in fair condition. On the low end $925 and high end $1,468. My car with 136K miles has some rust, a hole in the rear bumper, burns oil, lifters that knock, and needs some suspension work -- way too much $$ for me to want to keep it. But, I digress. When the salesperson came back to me with trade-in value of over $1,500.00, the deal was made. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext">Since </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">I hadn't planned on actually purchasing, I wasn't prepared. I put a deposit down and we planned on doing paperwork and delivery of the car on the following Thursday. Yes, they are going to drive it 3 hours to me! How awesome is that?!</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">Delivery</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">Since this was the first time I've ever had a car delivered to me, I didn't know what to expect. Especially, when the salesperson joked about how the delivery drivers were retired 80-year olds and don't get paid much. LOL</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">The day before, I received a call from the salesperson to set up delivery time and place as well as answer any remaining questions I had. </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">My New Ride</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">Readers are probably wondering, "Well, what did she get?" I've kept you in suspense, haven't I? I purchased a 2016 Toyota Avalon Limited. I thought it was the high end of the Avalon series. The salesperson told me there was one more higher up called the Platinum series, but not many were sold. From what I've researched, it is very similar to the Lexus 350ES. Both cars have the same chassis and powertrain, but the Avalon has more interior room and trunk space. It's also less expensive to purchase.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">Exterior color is called Sizzling Crimson Mica. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;">Crimson is a strong, red color, leaning toward purple. Mica is a crystalline mineral used in the paint to make it pearlized and creates </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">a multicolored effect on vehicles. On my new-to-me car, this means in bright sunlight it looks red.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">In the shade, or on overcast days it looks maroon or purplish. The interior is light gray with black accents.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">Size-wise, the Avalon is about the same length as the 300 and just a few inches less wide. Both have 18" wheels with the Avalon having Super Chrome Alloy vs. the 300's aluminum rims.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">Features</span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">I thought I was stylin' with a built-in garage remote control on the Chrysler 300. I am blown away at all the high tech features of the Avalon I purchased! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Touch-based dash switches</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• C</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">entral touchscreen for GPS, radio, and phone</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">268-horsepower, 3.5-liter, 6-speed V-6 engine</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Three driving modes: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">Eco, Normal, and Sport that adjusts steering, throttle, and
shift feel. 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds. I can attest to this -- I was going almost 80mph coming from the off ramp onto the interstate and I didn't even know it! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection offers collision avoidance support for pedestrians. No pedestrians to test this out, LOL.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Dynamic radar cruise control uses radar technology to adjust your vehicle speed to help maintain a preset following distance between you and the vehicle directly in front of yours</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Automatic high beam headlights detects oncoming vehicles 2000 feet away and switches HB off then switches back on when vehicle passes</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Lane departure assist signals if your car is about to leave your lane. The alarm actually went off during the test drive when the car was too close to the center line. So, I know it works!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Integrated backup camera with projected path. Tested this out too and it works, too. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Heated power outside mirrors -- will come in handy during the winter months!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Leather heated seats in both the front and rear. Cooled seats in the front.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Three zone heating/cooling: two in front and one in the rear</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• 10-way power adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support and cushion extension. 8-way power passenger seat</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Entune multi-media bundle: 7" screen with split screen display, AM/FM radio, CD player, USB port for MP3/WMA playback, voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phonebook access and music streaming via bluetooth technology, Siri, and SiriusXM</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Entune App Suite which gives real time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports, and stocks. It also does destination searches, has iHeartRadio, Pandora, FB places, and Yelp </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Power moonroof, power windows, and power door locks, and power rear window sunshade</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• The steering wheel has paddle shifters (not sure what theses are yet) as well as controls for the hands-free phone, voice command, and multi-information display</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Qi wireless smartphone charging system</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, map lights, and garage door opener</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Rear window defroster/defogger with timer</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Two 12 volt auxiliary power outlets</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• Push button engine start/stop</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ui_qtext_rendered_qtext"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="e24Kjd">• One of the neatest things -- the Smart Key System. You can lock and unlock the front doors and trunk with just a touch of the hand. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=UEqnptxiwfw" target="_blank">THIS</a> video explains how it works. So cool!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-75804640804359434352019-09-25T05:59:00.000-05:002019-09-25T07:59:30.995-05:00When I Was Little...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">When I was little, I wanted to be an artist when I grew up. As an adult, I've tapped into my artistic side by engaging in various hobbies: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">• Photography -- I've been fascinated by cameras since I was about 7 years old. I'd <strike>steal</strike> borrow my parents Polaroid camera to take photos. My Dad gave me that same camera which he purchased when he was in the military before I was born. For my 13th Christmas, my Mom bought me my first camera. I've had one ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">• Cross Stitch -- My first project in 1984 was a <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-first-time.html" target="_blank">birth sampler</a> I designed myself using motifs from an old women's magazine my Mom had. It's now stained, but I still have it. I've been stitching ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">• Watercolor Painting -- Hard to believe it's been three years since I started learning how to paint with what a lot of people call "a difficult medium". I still consider myself a newbie, but I really enjoy it. I'd like to think I've gotten better since my <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2016/06/this-that-and-other.html" target="_blank">first painting</a>. I've taken some classes and learned about <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2017/04/chinese-brush-painting.html" target="_blank">Chinese Brush Painting</a>, <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2017/08/etegami.html" target="_blank">Etegami</a>, and <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2016/10/not-for-paint-of-heart.html" target="_blank">watercolor painting</a> by two local artists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, I did a watercolor painting for <a href="http://qnvikki.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vikki in FL</a>. One of her favorite things is coffee, so I did a coffee cup. This one was so fun, I'm contemplating doing another one for my sketchbook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until Next Time...</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-50858129347250212032019-07-26T19:19:00.000-05:002019-07-26T19:19:14.704-05:00Artistic Endeavors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of June, my area has an event where there are 40 miles of garage sales along a highway. One of the locations listed sewing machines and fabric. When I got there, I wasn't interested in any of the fabric or the machine. While perusing, I spied a row of art books -- some of which were watercolor painting books. Through chit-chat with the residents, I learned her Mom had been into watercolor and had lots of stuff her Dad wanted to sell. She went in the house and came out with two swiffer containers of watercolor paints and brushes. I negotiated a price of $33 for all the paints, a package of 22x30" Arches watercolor paper, two 4x6 watercolor blocks, and the books. Retail cost would be over $600. I was a happy camper!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a palette of the Grumbacher paints and for student grade, they are very good! They re-wet nicely and are very vibrant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While waiting for fireworks to start, I painted a postcard. Happy 4th!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I participated in a Watercolor Postcard Exchange in June. These are the ones I painted:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the ones I received so far:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also did a birthday postcard for a little girl in IN. The skirt of the dress is overlaid with metallic paint. So cute!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During one camping weekend, I painted a Monarch Butterfly caterpillar. It almost looks real!</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-6599356987678629132019-07-25T08:31:00.001-05:002019-07-25T08:31:16.176-05:00Frogging, FFO's, and Final Good-Bye<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">In January, my second Mom Sue from VA sent me a stitched piece to make into a pillow for her granddaughter's birthday. Here is the end result of our combined efforts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the first time I made yo-yo's and used them in finishing. They turned out so cute, I'm sure I will use them again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After four long winter months, I finally went to the monthly stitch-in with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/statelinestitchers/" target="_blank">Stateline Stitchers</a>. I worked on Japanese Garden. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a little progress, but then realized the bridge was off a few rows. Frogging was in my future!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I re-stitched it and it was still off so I had to frog <strike>some more</strike> the entire bridge and water underneath. Finally, I got it right. Here's what it looks like now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas Grumpy Kitty was stitched in 2014 on 22ct red aida with DMC and Kreinik threads. I mounted it on a wood snowflake ornament purchased at Michael's a couple years ago. I "painted" the ornament with silver glitter glue. Although it can't be seen in the photo, I also "painted" the edge of the snowflake with red glitter glue. The ornament was embellished with cream handmade cording. Design is a <a href="http://www.brookesbooks.com/Freebies/2013GrumpyKittyPub.pdf" target="_blank">freebie</a> by Brooke Nolan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I stitched Snow Much Fun at the North Pole on 32ct sky blue linen with DMC threads. I started and finished it during my Christmas 2017 visit with my second Mom, Sue V in VA. The design is by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery, JCS Christmas Ornament issue 2017. I mounted it on the same sled I used for <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2018/03/second-finish-of-2018.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> ornament last year. This sled ornament is embellished with handmade cording and snowflake buttons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet Uncle Sam! He is a Flatbed Zippie design by Bent Creek. Love Bent Creek designs! Last July, I received the chart as a RAK from Carol at <a href="https://stitchingdream.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stitching Dreams</a>. (It's only taken me a year to stitch it up and fully finish it!) This cutie was stitched on 28ct Light Mocha Cashel Linen with DMC and Carries Creations floss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bottom is covered in the same fabric I used on the inside. The bottom outside edge is trimmed with red gross grain ribbon and topped with another 1/4" ribbon in red/blue plaid. The top outside edge is covered with a red ribbon with white dashes through it. Best of all, I finished this with things in my stash!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A couple months ago, I decided to retire my Cub Cadet lawnmower that was given to me. A refurbished mower that resulted from a dumpster dive. It's jury-rigged to 'electric' start by attaching clamps to a motorcycle battery. It's worked well for the past 7 or 8 years, however last year the starter became harder and harder to get going.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After some research, I bought a new lawnmower that is self-propelled and had an actual real electric start. Over the past couple years, I've had difficulty getting a pull-start mower started. Getting old <strike>sucks</strike> is not for the faint of heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I purchased a Toro Personal Pace. It's a mulcher and has a bagger. Not only is it electric start and self-propelled, it determines the speed according to how fast or slow the 'driver' is walking. I even tested it by running around the yard with it, LOL! It does indeed keep up. I mow every week and haven't had to re-charge the electric start battery yet. I'm thrilled with my new mower! My only complaint is that the front end is on the light side weight-wise and tends to tip up a bit when going over lumps and bumps in the yard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All electric start mowers have a safety feature whereby a bar needs to be engaged in order to start the mower. The downside to this is that if the bar is released then the mower shuts down. Annoying if you have to bend down to pick up branches or trash from the yard. Back in the day, I was chit-chatting with my Dad about it and he tied an old shoe string on my Cub Cadet. So, when I got the Toro, I removed Dad's shoestring and put it on it. It's a reminder of how smart he was at hack solutions. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A while back, I received some beautiful gifts from India. My friend, Akila from <a href="http://mostly-xstitch-and-somemore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mostly Cross Stitch and More</a>, sent me beaded ornaments and a set of four little vases. The ornaments are so pretty and oh-my the vases are adorable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't had the <strike>gumption</strike> desire to do any gardening since my parents passed away five years ago. This year, I made up several planters with flowers, tomato plants, and basil. They are coming along quite nicely. I have two large 24" long planters with beautiful molded designs on the front. I put quite a few plants in each one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year, I saw a 3-tiered planter at my local Aldi store. I didn't get it when I saw it and when I went back, they were all sold. At Aldi, you never know if they'll get seasonal items like again. When I saw they had them back in stock this year, I grabbed one up and filled it with flowers. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">It fits nicely in a little alcove I have next to the side entrance steps.</span></span></div>
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-2852105197046969672019-05-03T15:55:00.004-05:002019-05-04T08:25:37.514-05:00Eight States in Nine Days - Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The second part of my vacation involved driving three hours to Washington D.C. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ford's Theatre/Petersen House</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Parking is at a premium in Washington D.C. Thankfully, there is a parking garage under Ford's Theatre. </span><a href="https://www.fords.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Ford's Theatre</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is where Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, was shot by John Wilkes Booth. It is still a working theatre</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From looking at the outside, one would not think it's filled with so much history. Before entering the actual theatre, you enter a museum that details politics during Lincoln's era, the timeline of the day he was shot (both Lincoln's and Booth's). I am from Illinois as was Lincoln so it's fascinating history for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The theatre itself is very ornate and is a step back in time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The box where President Lincoln was shot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Across the street from Ford's Theatre is Petersen House where Lincoln died from his gunshot wound</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Only the downstairs is accessible to the public. It contains: Front Parlor where Mary Todd Lincoln sat while the President was dying. Back Parlor where politicians stayed in the aftermath. The room where Lincoln died. Even though there is a bed in the room, the actual bed Lincoln was on is in <a href="https://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibition/abraham-lincoln/" target="_blank">Chicago History Museum</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next to Petersen House is an education center with history and artifacts of the assassination and funeral of Lincoln.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the Petersen House/Ford's Theatre Education Center tour, there is a 34ft tall a </span><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lincoln-book-tower" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Tower of Books</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">... all about Lincoln</span>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">National Mall</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The plan was to park at </span><a href="https://www.unionstationdc.com/parking/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Union Station</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and take the </span><a href="https://www.dccirculator.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">DC Circulator</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> to the </span><a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">National Mall</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. As they say, best laid plans... After going around and around and around and around (I'm not kidding) the street in front of Union Station, we realized the parking garage was closed. I scrambled to find a parking garage (Thank goodness for smartphones!) that was a 20 minute walk from Union Station. Luckily, the weather was nice. It did curtail how late site seeing at the Mall was going to be. For the months of March and April, the DC Circulator bus was free to ride. Normally, it's just $1 to ride. Just hop on and hop off at whatever spot you wanted to see. All of the monuments and museums have free admission! It definitely takes more than one day to see everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>National Museum of American History</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The only reason I wanted to go here was to see the First Lady dresses. It was so awesome! I did think of Vickie at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3g9StOJyJBj5pRaxqcXc5A" target="_blank">Reading and Stitching</a>... she loves 'fancy lady' dresses.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caroline Harrison 1889-1892</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frances Cleveland 1893-1897</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy Hayes 1877-1881</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary Todd Lincoln </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mamie Eisenhower 1953-1961</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michelle Obama 2009</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were many, many more as well as several sets of White House china used during different presidencies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also in this museum were the ruby red slippers from the movie, Wizard of Oz. One of my favorite movies after Gone With The Wind.</span><br />
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There is lots more in the museum, but since there was a time crunch I set out to see the things that really interested me.<br />
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While in Washington, D.C., I <i>had</i> to see the presidential memorials. <br />
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The Washington Monument was closed due to renovations so I didn't get to go inside. My two favorite photos:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washington Monument and Infinity Sculpture<br />
located in front of Museum of American History</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the top of Lincoln Memorial</td></tr>
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Both the Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are very awe inspiring. When standing at the foot of the stairs, these monuments are so massive! Of course, I climbed the stairs of each one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jefferson Memorial</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas Jefferson's words are etched in marble <br />
on the inside walls of the memorial</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also in the interior is a 19ft bronze statue of<br />
Thomas Jefferson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lincoln Memorial. It was spring break so there were lots of kids everywhere!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the memorial is also 19ft tall. With the pedestal, it weights 175 tons!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Walking to the bus stop, I noticed that all the state names are carved into the stone around the top perimeter of the memorial. I found Illinois... how cool is that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also while in D.C., I saw the Capitol Building and the U.S. Court House.</span><br />
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As dusk set in, it was time to head to Tennessee. If you can't tell, traffic is horrendous in Washington D.C., daylight or dusk.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See that car directly in front? Not sure what the problem was, but it stopped right in the middle of the interstate and put it's flashers on. Because it was bumper to bumper and side to side traffic, it was quite the trick trying to get out from behind it in order to go around. Ugh.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-11744444283315826602019-05-03T12:20:00.001-05:002019-05-03T12:20:15.935-05:00Eight States in Nine Days - Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">As I alluded in my previous post, I'm recently back from vacation. Had a wonderful nine days away from work! In those nine days, I traveled from Illinois to Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington DC (technically not a state), and Tennessee before working the interstate roads back to Illinois. Despite rain to the southeastern part of the states and on the way back, it was still a beautiful drive -- Appalachian mountains and rolling hills</span><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Passing through West Virginia, the clouds were touching the top of the mountains. It was so cool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sixteen hours later, I was in Virginia. I was so happy to see my second Mom, Sue. After greetings and hugs, luggage was unloaded, and to bed we went.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While in Virginia, I saw Yorktown Beach (again). Weather was beautiful and people were actually swimming in the York River. Not in this section, though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The schooner Alliance is one of the Yorktown Saling Charts guests can book a ride.<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a reconstruction of the Yorktown Windmill built in 1711 and was a guidepost on the York River for almost 200 years. The fully functional reconstructed mill sits less than 100 yds from where the original mill was built.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In one of the used bookstores on the boardwalk, there was a cross stitched map of the U.S. It was about 3 1/2 feet wide. I was so tempted to ask "How much?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Coleman bridge is a double swing bridge that spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Had the fish lunch at one of the many restaurants on the boardwalk. The outside seating overlooked the river with the bridge to the left and docked Alliance on the right. Largest piece of fish I've ever been served! Seeing as it was lunch time, I expected a plate about 1/3 the size. It was so good, though. Yummo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">On another day, a trip to the <a href="https://www.marinersmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Mariner's Museum</a> in Newport News was made. There is an excellent 3D movie... the museum and movie was only $7! Well worth a trip if you're in the area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Near the Mariner's Museum is a 5 mile walking path with a bridge that spans a river. At least a dozen turtles made a beeline toward the bridge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Easter Sunday was spent at my Mama Bear's house. We had turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. Her friend, Ben, made a homemade apple tart which was very good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The Easter bunny left something on Mama Bear's front step. I wonder what it could be?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">**If you look at the ribbon embellishments on the Easter bag, you may notice I used fabrics from the mug rug. Cute, eh?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Easter bunny found me in Virginia and left me this lovely chart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for the next installment of my vacation adventure.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-12608890847339225892019-05-02T07:51:00.003-05:002019-05-02T08:01:38.998-05:00Stitching and Stashing on Vacation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends and readers!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm back from a week's vacation on the east coast. Went through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee in nine days, plus Washington DC, too! More on that in another post.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">While I was on vacation, I stitched and stashed. What and where?</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I stitched on Swallows, which I am finishing up for a stitching friend, Debby in VA (no blog). The section I'm working on has been challenging because there are blossoms and leaves randomly placed in the middle of <strike>nowhere</strike> of the white fabric. Lots of stops and starts so that that dark thread doesn't show from the back. I don't know why I hadn't thought of gridding this area sooner, but it sure did make stitching much easier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall look of the piece so far. I'm hoping it'll go much faster now that the leaves and blossoms are done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While in Virginia, I did some stashing at <a href="http://dyeing2stitch.com/" target="_blank">Dyeing to Stitch</a>. If you're ever in the area, it's worth the visit. The store clerks were very friendly and helpful. Must be that southern charm :) The charts are well organized. An entire wall is covered in lovely specialty fibers. Lots and lots of model stitching! Their website really does not do the store justice. I did some major damage to my credit card!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the drive from Virginia to Tennessee, I stitched on the Land of Liberty by Shepherds Bush kit I bought at Dyeing to Stitch. I finished it crossing the border to Tennessee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN area is another needlework store, <a href="http://www.dixiedarlin.com/" target="_blank">Dixie Darlin</a>. The store is adorable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It also is filled with lots of models. I noticed they had a lot of Mill Hill kits as well as Dimensions. Just like Dyeing to Stitch, their website really doesn't do the store justice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They didn't have two items I was looking for, but offered to order them and mail to me:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American Sampler by Plum Street Samplers</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came home with the button packs for Scatter Freedom and Liberty Notes, a frame and mat for Harvest Home, sleds for ornaments, and more specialty threads (not pictured).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-23450789685454768682019-03-13T11:46:00.003-05:002019-03-13T14:02:42.116-05:00Snail Mail Ain't What It Used To Be<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">In all my years of doing mailart (about 12 or so), I've never had one go missing or arrived damaged. As they say, "<i>All good things must come to an end.</i>"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you've kept up with reading my blog, you may recall back in June I finished a <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2018/06/quaker-mailart-exchange.html" target="_blank">Quaker mailart</a>.
As a result of that post, <a href="http://debthehappystitcher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deb H in TX</a> offered to do a private mailart
exchange with me since I hadn't receive one from TX yet and she wanted
to try her hand at making one. Her end went just fine! I received a
beautiful mailart envelope from her:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She sent along some wonderful</span><span style="font-size: large;"> goodies, but I forgot to take a photo before I put them all away</span><span style="font-size: large;">. Even her hubby got in on the fun and got me a Texas quarter/postage stamp set -- very cool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did I mention all good things must come to an end?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I stitched up my mailart for Deb and sent it
off. It never made it to her. It got hung up
in Houston. When I sent a screen shot of the address on the mailart,
Deb informed me I had the wrong zip code. I transposed to numbers which
is why it ended up in Houston.... Ugh! And, this was after I told her
I'd never had one go missing. Technically, it didn't go missing... LoL.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It
was a lonnnggg two week journey from Houston back to me. Thank
goodness for tracking info! Apparently, the Chicago area wanted to see
my mailart because it went from Detroit MI to Palatine IL (Chi burb),
Elk Grove Village IL (Chi burb), Chicago, back to Palatine, and back to
Chicago<b> </b>be</span><span style="font-size: large;">fore heading to my house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I rushed home that day excited to fix the zip code and send it back out. I opened the mailbox to find this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite being in plastic and hand canceled (non-machineable), it looks like it got stuck in a machine or caught in something. It was REALLY dirty!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that it has arrived safe and sound in TX, I can show what I created. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully, the front wasn't damaged or dirty. I was able to save it and re-stitch the back. I was so pleased that you can't even tell I had to cut it apart and re-do it. Using my Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch and colored eyelets, I created holes through which I laced ribbon to close up the back. I will be using this method again. It's so fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't even tell I had to cut off the back and redo it. I'm pleased as punch about it since I've never had to do it before now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's what the front looks like:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The button is from the Feathered Friends set by Dress It Up. The stamps are from when I originally mailed it last September. I'm ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to repair it and get it back out in the mail. Thankfully, Deb has been very patient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This mailart was created by combining several charts and changing colors to coordinate. For the front, I used Sing for the USA by Brittercup Designs. The fence was widened the fence so it would span the width of the envelope and added an additional clump of flowers. The back is a combination of Land That I Love and God Bless America -- both by Lizzie Kate. I stitched it on 28ct hand-dyed linen with DMC floss. To add a little sparkle, I used Kreinik Blending Filament #091 on the stars.</span></div>
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-11067407395789735612019-03-04T12:42:00.002-06:002019-03-04T13:35:41.507-06:00RIP Deborah<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's with a sad heart that I writing about a stitching friend, Deborah Markham, who passed away on February 22nd. You may have known her from Yahoo stitching groups, her blog (<a href="http://dmarkham.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Here</a>), or from Facebook. She was a friend to many, a wonderful hostess, a fighter, and created beautiful cross stitch. I had the pleasure of meeting her and her husband Max (RIP) on several occasions: With Wanda, <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2008/09/you-just-never-know.html" target="_blank">With Nancy</a>, and a few visits on my own to both her home and when she lived at Sarah Harding. Deborah's obituaries can been seen <a href="http://www.papefh.com/obituary/deborah-c-markham-1551306281-0.77753400" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://obituaries.clintonherald.com/obituary/deborah-markham-1950-2019-1072833641" target="_blank">HERE</a>. RIP, my friend. You will be missed by many.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1519372792402936732019-03-04T12:15:00.000-06:002019-03-04T13:29:22.104-06:00A Finish and a Close One<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NIGHT LIGHTS QUILT</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I used a decorative stitch to add the binding and quilted the borders perpendicular.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I started this quilt before I enrolled in the Beginner's Class. Before the class, I was self-taught using books and YouTube. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I finished this quilt on my own. </span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who knew quilts were supposed to have labels? Not me! I made one with my sewing machine. It's not an embroidery machine but does have alphabet and decorative stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since the weather has been so <strike>crappy</strike> dangerous, quilt class was cancelled two weeks in a row, then it was Valentine's Day so no class. Week three class was on February 21st. In week three, we learned how to square up our blocks, sew the blocks into rows, and then sew the rows together. This is what I got done in class:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished my "homework" and added borders. I made my quilt a lot larger than the 30x30" quilt the rest of the class is doing. I wanted to be able to use my quilt as a blanket not wall hanging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I added borders, I realized one of the squares is not like the others. Can you find it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our next class is this Thursday. Since my quilt is a lot larger than everyone else's, I spoke to the instructor to get permission to do the quilt sandwich and start the quilting at home before class.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-88430317279373534602019-03-04T11:56:00.000-06:002019-03-04T12:45:22.200-06:00Mother Nature Has Been Very Angry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think someone took Mother Nature's PMS meds. This has been one LONG winter. Spring cannot come soon enough!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>January 12:</b></i> Snowed most of the day. Roads were terrible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>January 19:</b></i> More snow. Three hours of shoveling and snowblowing. Even Tyra wasn't happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>January 21:</i></b> Actual temperature -15F. Windchill temp -20F Brrr!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>January 22:</b></i> 25F warmer. Winter storm warning from 9am until 4am on January 23rd. 4-8" snow accumulation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>January 25:</i></b> Actual temperature -18F with windchill temps of -20F to -35F. 28F below normal. We had a windchill advisory/warning until Noon. High temperature on this day: 2F.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>January 26:</b></i> Actual temperature -9F. Freakin' cold!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>January 28:</b></i> More snow. My area received 6-8". Took me three hours to clear my driveway before going to work. The upside? 17F temperature. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In case you're not familiar with Illinois winter weather, here's some humor for you:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 1:</b></i> Three more inches of snow overnight. Actual temperature -1F. I could only shovel snow for an hour at a time before having to go back in the house to warm up. Two hours after getting to work, it snowed again. Thankfully, the latest snowfalls have been light and fluffy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 5:</b></i> Freezing rain and sleet. Another winter advisory until Feb 6th. 6/10th of an inch of ice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 6:</b></i> "Walk Like A Penguin" day! I put down over 100lbs of salt in an attempt to get rid of the ice. I wore my strap-on spikes. They are worth their weight in gold to be able to walk over ice. More freezing rain overnight!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 7:</b></i> Power went out at work due to ice. My backyard looked like an ice rink. Another 100lbs of salt used up trying to keep the ice at bay on my driveway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 8:</b></i> 40mph howling winds overnight. Windchill temps of -30F. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Incidentally, one year ago today I cleared 9" of snow off my driveway.</span><br />
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</b></i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 10:</b></i> That ice rink I previously mentioned? I fell and hurt my back and neck. My clothesline was put up between the garage and tree in the backyard so that I can more safely walk across the ice when I take the dog out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 11:</b></i> Emergency visit to the chiropractor. My neck and back hurt so bad. It brought tears to my eyes when the doc adjusted my neck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 13:</b></i> More snow! 3-4" of the white fluffy stuff. After I cleared the driveway, it sleeted, and then snowed some more. Sigh. I woke to 1/4" of ice topped with snow. Had to chip away the ice in order to clear the driveway after getting off work. Snowblower broke down. Ugh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 15:</b></i> 60F temperature change in the past 24 hours. Valentine's Day brought a beautiful 40F weather. Today it was -27F windchill temperatures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>February 20:</b></i> We didn't get the snow forecasters called for which gave me time to scrape the rest of the ice off my driveway. Once done, I created a message on my snow bank for passersby:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>March 4:</b></i> -25F windchill temperatures and gusty 25mph winds.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-8559146521021803902019-01-28T18:37:00.001-06:002019-01-29T14:27:22.718-06:00Craft Room DIY - Ruler Storage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">In my previous post, I talked about my quilting history. Although I haven't quilted in the past twenty years, I have quilting supplies -- rulers, rotary cutters, mat, etc. Because.... a few years ago, I had intended on doing a quilt. I was given a book and some rulers to do said quilt. You know how it goes. Never enough time. I guess, I also was having subconscious flashbacks to the queen-size quilt. LoL Anywho, I digress...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of my rulers are hung on the side of my filing cabinet with Command hooks. The hooks work great, btw!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note above, I said "most" of my rulers are hung. The square ones are too big to hang there plus now I have too many to fit on the hook. I researched various ways people stored their rulers (Thank you, Google!), but really couldn't find anything I liked. I turned to my second best option and looked on Amazon. Did you know you can find almost <i>everything</i> on Amazon?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found something I really liked, but was concerned when the "ad" said "used". Lo and behold in this case "used" meant damaged box. I didn't know this until the product arrived on my doorstep late one evening. Of course, it was the only one available and I couldn't find anything similar with a reasonable price.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be mounted on the wall. It is big enough to hold a 20" square ruler easily and it has several sections to hold other smaller rulers. The mesh will allow me to add a hook to the bottom in order to hang longer supplies/rulers. There is only one problem with the sorter. What is it, you ask?</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">The color! I want it to match my craft room. What's a girl to do? (I'm sure you know, if you're a long time reader.) Drum roll please.... a DIY project.... paint it!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I set to work and primered it white before painting it the color I really wanted it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After several coats of white from all angles, out came the Lagoon spray paint. You may remember it from my <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-filing-cabinet-reveal.html" target="_blank">DIY Filing Cabinet makeover</a> (which is my highest viewed post) and the <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2017/06/diy-reveal-pegboard-glory.html" target="_blank">Pegboard</a> I made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Doesn't it look great? I really like that it's only a little over 4" deep. It sure is nice to get my rulers off my dining room table, that's for sure.</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-6836802230852388912019-01-28T13:49:00.001-06:002019-02-01T18:16:41.490-06:00My History With Quilting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">I<span style="font-size: large;"> made my first ever quilt in the early 80's for my doll baby. I had to have been 10 or 11 years old. Not bad for a kiddo who taught herself to sew. For the top, I used cut up clothing from my family. The back is from a blanket that became tattered over the years. It originally came from my great aunt Edna. Hand tied with yarn. Some of the seams have come loose and the backing has torn areas. It was a well played with quilt, not only by me but my now grown nieces too. </span></span></span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-60210821361618736262019-01-27T21:40:00.002-06:002019-01-27T21:40:37.314-06:00It's a FFO!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">In between shoveling and snowblowing this weekend, I created this FFO (fully finished object). I stitched it back in 2012 and had been meaning to try the <a href="http://littlehouseneedleworks.blogspot.com/2012/05/running-out-of-wall-space.html" target="_blank">"book" finish tutorial</a> on the Little House Needleworks blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Stitched 7/7/12 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Designer: Donna Bayliss of By The Bay Needleart<br />
Fabric: 28ct Sky Blue Hand-dyed Linen<br />
Fibers: DMC</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Decoupaged onto a paper mache "book".</span><br />
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Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-80199547059742557912019-01-11T05:44:00.004-06:002019-01-11T06:34:17.099-06:00Birthday Mailart Exchange 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The mailart group I belong to hosted a birthday mailart exchange last year. My birthday was in January. I received a beautiful mailart and goodies from Connie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The birthday of the person I stitched for is in December so hers was the last to be received. It was my last stitchy finish for 2018. The design came from the limited edition kit called Flowers by Lizzie Kate. I adapted colors to the favorites of the recipient.</span> <br />
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Fabric: 28ct Pink Linen</div>
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Fibers: DMC floss</div>
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Embellishments: Buttons</div>
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Sent to Shelley in CA </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to try your hand at mailart, there's a tutorial on my left sidebar. Or, click <a href="https://meari.blogspot.com/2009/07/mailart-class.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time....</span></div>
Mearihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-26634575863837136912019-01-09T19:00:00.000-06:002019-01-12T06:48:50.917-06:00RAK's!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">BLOG LAYOUT</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's been years since I've changed my blog layout. I'm looking for a new three-column layout template. Does anyone have suggestions?</span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RAK's</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've said this before and I'm going to say it again: Stitchers are the most thoughtful people ever. Last year, I was RAK'd three times! (Yes, i'm just now getting around to posting about it... bad me.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vickie from <a href="http://reading--stitching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reading and Stitching</a> was going through her magazines and asked me if I was interested in various Asian-themed charts. A nice package arrived in the mail that made my mind whirl as to which one I want to do first!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fantasy Cards by Joan Elliott</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Land of the Rising Sun by Maria Diaz</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oriental Sampler by Susan Bates</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sacred Serenity by Joan Elliott</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aren't they wonderful?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you, Vickie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been a long time reader of the <a href="https://stitchingdream.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stitching Dreams</a> blog. Carol does such a wonderful job finishing her ornaments. She is always sharing stitching eye candy. Recently, she hosted a giveaway for a patriotic chart called Uncle Sam by Bent Creek. After Asian-themed designs, Patriotic designs are my favorite. I'm also a fan of Bent Creek. She pulled my name from the hat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you, Carol!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the cutest thing ever! I want to stitch it up now, but I'm finishing up a mailart exchange.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Facebook, Glenna in KS had posted a July 4th photo of a towel she stitched a while ago. I had admired it in a comment. Much to my surprise, she sent me the chart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coincidentally, I have towels I can stitch the designs on. I'm so excited to start the July 4th one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you, Glenna! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...</span><br />
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