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style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BWzmLAjjXr0\/XzvHPq5juGI\/AAAAAAAARXw\/-cTQ6nPe4bkVSfDSeRFs-bwcNgxpqEJLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-08-18%2BSuffrage%2BAct%2BLowRes%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"310\" data-original-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BWzmLAjjXr0\/XzvHPq5juGI\/AAAAAAAARXw\/-cTQ6nPe4bkVSfDSeRFs-bwcNgxpqEJLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s0\/2020-08-18%2BSuffrage%2BAct%2BLowRes%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EDesigner: Little House Needleworks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: helvetica, 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mask"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"headband"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sore Ears?  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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E14” x 1 ½” Fabric\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E8” elastic**\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 3;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E2 Large Buttons**\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EThread\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ESmall Safety Pin\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ESewing Needle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 3;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003EStraight Pins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E**I used 3\/8\" elastic and 7\/8\" buttons. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cw5yD052uc\/XoPneRRbcTI\/AAAAAAAARTc\/lpmWtCN2okg7BA5EWHXRdEKwPW-9aQysgCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoCroSVmMWQnnMg8zdITeHB2OpOdKUQDYVTd1EygpLpBuJQNE-I0q2hBDsFdByu74P6b2Vs4661jEAqynEvn5GPaN59R9PdNie0bQeDU7cCFfbxoyCY-yyhGD16TDz-NMVjGhV5YUQk_85oRM0QT-8Eb6KYhZXGhXQhkJbSCsbhHiq6RO0_I7q4yDqTilbnDyPMa12HLSbUtD8s-yZeTYpHBbUmrMbQamoBsQqo2PmA4JMrmRCyXQEQqQimraslRrTIdr2vsZlPbdGOyGiagoCdvkU8v_KN1gWJzwfDxMfoo4xVZH3_yrr14GhEuL9PjZNte5UMUHjWWHG7NZx0WuQzxgHlgroIWQ908p3xuf8GvZbnm08fnauWymhl4XxTDxSla4joq8O8Hmu90ZxbWyZ_v4zcliWmufPrktSYQtSKkbKB5sy4gTbS1CPsKpFZSS1EgCwSIHkc8I87Jt5nyu9QybAuORf21iLaIW2qDlkiCVY2avcIfT05m3byCq1pWR0KrDlUcLfMQvrtIUHBI_qKJRPdO01V-yackvxddDIyzCot4wUGbCNm1fKLptdMmt9aAgBoqhTRrr542jc9gjSw4DnY2WLrzTtMwqvqP9AU\/s1600\/2020-03-31%2BHeadbands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1443\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cw5yD052uc\/XoPneRRbcTI\/AAAAAAAARTc\/lpmWtCN2okg7BA5EWHXRdEKwPW-9aQysgCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoCroSVmMWQnnMg8zdITeHB2OpOdKUQDYVTd1EygpLpBuJQNE-I0q2hBDsFdByu74P6b2Vs4661jEAqynEvn5GPaN59R9PdNie0bQeDU7cCFfbxoyCY-yyhGD16TDz-NMVjGhV5YUQk_85oRM0QT-8Eb6KYhZXGhXQhkJbSCsbhHiq6RO0_I7q4yDqTilbnDyPMa12HLSbUtD8s-yZeTYpHBbUmrMbQamoBsQqo2PmA4JMrmRCyXQEQqQimraslRrTIdr2vsZlPbdGOyGiagoCdvkU8v_KN1gWJzwfDxMfoo4xVZH3_yrr14GhEuL9PjZNte5UMUHjWWHG7NZx0WuQzxgHlgroIWQ908p3xuf8GvZbnm08fnauWymhl4XxTDxSla4joq8O8Hmu90ZxbWyZ_v4zcliWmufPrktSYQtSKkbKB5sy4gTbS1CPsKpFZSS1EgCwSIHkc8I87Jt5nyu9QybAuORf21iLaIW2qDlkiCVY2avcIfT05m3byCq1pWR0KrDlUcLfMQvrtIUHBI_qKJRPdO01V-yackvxddDIyzCot4wUGbCNm1fKLptdMmt9aAgBoqhTRrr542jc9gjSw4DnY2WLrzTtMwqvqP9AU\/s400\/2020-03-31%2BHeadbands.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHeadband is finished!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETo use, put headband on.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPlace mask on face and hook elastic bands around buttons.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlwZdZGBWcE\/XoPn7JwDBjI\/AAAAAAAARTk\/NjFfNBJVULoaJymdQ5TgD9Z3_y2txxOOwCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoDzVPfAvPdi2lm-APT-8_It36SG4G1k0xNTJQLutLrfonmNafUqrcEQ0VybygbiE66Zh9PaLsXIpelaVZ1gLQxagcXunCdvKsH4-8I7rZ6JxtNii2ftOzd67sehbkd-XNyRY1YYCiZaCGqKI08llhMtv8jTDbsOFgNmkfdxiT8oqRRufIFwjU-3XaI00Cqr26W1wedGRjJB7ML7-N7PSNedAqFv6te_ha39jj82s9yFy2Oxmzm6R9niRwdqQvFSjQUTj_GoX2OeHzCpuNqXJuSelG1SVdKIdFu_dbkMCI08tniIDJU3d0cc-S2yTnNnfd1PcQo6rpE0WuTFHdL9sUpKagl2a6ID106u2NeHPdPZdUqaCd8pHhwl7StPGm7YEqxxepEXtXLNZXfKgBp0VqtTMTWJI-S2lpQjlIY4PvVdNUsrFBk27qW6L6_jGH0bSrvqfsRWMb0UvCrKVpO0Q94N_PCzl2kQaFXLcPUKvzMAmoII3efy7ToBqNh6yhOOxixnIgUpa0oWkVw7_hSozxiF9Anaa0aTmU7oj6fkpQJm81T_uGeVyqfe5pHB5gSsd_C0qzHvm71F3RPq5bfYe3ViKBNjHGVS6csw6vyP9AU\/s1600\/2020-03-31%2BCovid-19%2BMask.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlwZdZGBWcE\/XoPn7JwDBjI\/AAAAAAAARTk\/NjFfNBJVULoaJymdQ5TgD9Z3_y2txxOOwCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoDzVPfAvPdi2lm-APT-8_It36SG4G1k0xNTJQLutLrfonmNafUqrcEQ0VybygbiE66Zh9PaLsXIpelaVZ1gLQxagcXunCdvKsH4-8I7rZ6JxtNii2ftOzd67sehbkd-XNyRY1YYCiZaCGqKI08llhMtv8jTDbsOFgNmkfdxiT8oqRRufIFwjU-3XaI00Cqr26W1wedGRjJB7ML7-N7PSNedAqFv6te_ha39jj82s9yFy2Oxmzm6R9niRwdqQvFSjQUTj_GoX2OeHzCpuNqXJuSelG1SVdKIdFu_dbkMCI08tniIDJU3d0cc-S2yTnNnfd1PcQo6rpE0WuTFHdL9sUpKagl2a6ID106u2NeHPdPZdUqaCd8pHhwl7StPGm7YEqxxepEXtXLNZXfKgBp0VqtTMTWJI-S2lpQjlIY4PvVdNUsrFBk27qW6L6_jGH0bSrvqfsRWMb0UvCrKVpO0Q94N_PCzl2kQaFXLcPUKvzMAmoII3efy7ToBqNh6yhOOxixnIgUpa0oWkVw7_hSozxiF9Anaa0aTmU7oj6fkpQJm81T_uGeVyqfe5pHB5gSsd_C0qzHvm71F3RPq5bfYe3ViKBNjHGVS6csw6vyP9AU\/s320\/2020-03-31%2BCovid-19%2BMask.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUntil next time... Stay safe and healthy!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4265602224125109071\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=4265602224125109071\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/4265602224125109071"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/4265602224125109071"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2020\/03\/sore-ears-headband-tutorial-for.html","title":"Sore Ears?  Headband Tutorial for Homemade Masks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gPRu1A9Atgw\/XoPwaDcR1EI\/AAAAAAAARUI\/sxuBGvK4V-MhYEKIkCOS6GKkRUzoVqVkgCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoD6ENd_HEGttl33uavfb8attBfWf_SQ_u2G961zVMj3klhBpegbWm2P99E-mHpolgnonfE7KjF1wvFCR3jQe78ZlysMdUaUsBKA2lEg9tY1zRSuPId6tFX8fuOMQQorGnHMreSq41oD1Ugt_RzxppyQhut637L1Sl2SSE-QiTryYpEAmkOcbIBAFSbWnCqZgQKYFsX9VbHCHeQPsk81oTDwUkDBG1itmXjOLlx6QmH3chDydJYus3fChur2Gaa7Cz8iNw4T3375aNHsqdb0ObW9p221aRahUOx7r4elruTPTeIVd9OQB6PxwjxTTcSde38LSFHSRIAbvJsd2iFVeFvGJ0306QwcjPh0ALYPQ-Df3buSlhWCiseGOPEybEtPh1-JcljRzcu2zRCzpmBawCLWnO-t1pUdeV7E2IRsKogh51vE2eawgZ-VPIFhXwGFxgrJ_lc4k3wu5aUB5L6fo5dxuS76_WWiL-hEBxe09U4rhnFKWLzxGdSth0t01ob_VkPYW5Kh4WBqBNJuNIiudOtIUNOut0SrFJfsLhLM8DEubuRNeoFMOQ2WvG3uAqGdtG6YdqFg3jJ7DZxQpZ30eoiyCQtUUiuxIWYw-PKP9AU\/s72-c\/Step%2B1%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-8638581270059972620"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-31T20:27:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-01T08:46:07.135-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"covid-19"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"work"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Covid-19 Reality"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn March 20th, Illinois Governor Pritzker issued \"Shelter in Place\" order until April 7th.\u0026nbsp; This means citizens of Illinois are to stay at home as much as possible.\u0026nbsp; We can still go get groceries, go to the doctor, get gas -- essential things.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce Shelter in Place took effect, I was set up to work from home.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mJO3xlFqtEo\/XoPjZBZdvtI\/AAAAAAAARS4\/HSTGSRlpLE0jAMKWoBQZ_rScBjczaQ2VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Covid-19%2BHome%2BOffice%2BWorkspace%2B2020-03-23.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mJO3xlFqtEo\/XoPjZBZdvtI\/AAAAAAAARS4\/HSTGSRlpLE0jAMKWoBQZ_rScBjczaQ2VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Covid-19%2BHome%2BOffice%2BWorkspace%2B2020-03-23.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESo far, it's working pretty well.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EToday was the first day I left the house in a week.\u0026nbsp; No one is allowed in my house except for me and the pup.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EToday, the governor extended Shelter in Place until April 30th.\u0026nbsp; Since April 7th, there have been 937 new cases of Covid-19 in Illinois bringing total cases to almost 6,000.\u0026nbsp; There have been 26 more deaths bringing it to 99 statewide.\u0026nbsp; In my county there are 6 cases and thankfully no deaths.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wrex.com\/2020\/03\/26\/not-qualified-residents-have-covid-19-symptoms-but-cant-get-tested\/?fbclid=IwAR0HBIxg0wzSNCrdrSA7_F9IT67t4SCvWzoRDxsvecIdwyEn6jbSNKpLLac\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETesting is limited to those over the age of 55 who show symptoms.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBy day, I am working my job.\u0026nbsp; By night, I've been busy making masks.\u0026nbsp; My niece is a nurse and she's been told they are to reuse their masks until they can't be used anymore.\u0026nbsp; My cousin works in an essential retail business in TN.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; I've made 33 masks in four days.\u0026nbsp; Elastic is on short supply because a lot of people are making masks so I've started making some with ribbon ties.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/25\/business\/coronavirus-masks-sewers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E is a good article about sewists making masks across America.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgmfi86M9u8\/XoPlKnierWI\/AAAAAAAARTE\/NNbv_m6MJMcrwJ39x5DsM4tgR6SeyGTyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-03-31%2BMasks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgmfi86M9u8\/XoPlKnierWI\/AAAAAAAARTE\/NNbv_m6MJMcrwJ39x5DsM4tgR6SeyGTyACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-03-31%2BMasks.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAdult Masks\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HhXpuKj-vkY\/XoPlyX92xwI\/AAAAAAAARTM\/N2pzx6jcANQCp3qMuLW3xIk3_aRDHXqWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-03-27%2BChild%2BMasks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1537\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HhXpuKj-vkY\/XoPlyX92xwI\/AAAAAAAARTM\/N2pzx6jcANQCp3qMuLW3xIk3_aRDHXqWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-03-27%2BChild%2BMasks.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EChild Masks\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've seen a few people online say that after a while the elastic bands make their ears hurt.\u0026nbsp; I came up with a headband solution where the elastic can be attached to large buttons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cw5yD052uc\/XoPneRRbcTI\/AAAAAAAARTY\/yseyNvDBFxobB4IacKkhZ2rIwJI8X3SoQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-03-31%2BHeadbands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1443\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cw5yD052uc\/XoPneRRbcTI\/AAAAAAAARTY\/yseyNvDBFxobB4IacKkhZ2rIwJI8X3SoQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/2020-03-31%2BHeadbands.jpg\" width=\"288\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlwZdZGBWcE\/XoPn7JwDBjI\/AAAAAAAARTg\/sAelz4pIefs_YkFbhNsbG_8qNQa6ZsaWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-03-31%2BCovid-19%2BMask.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlwZdZGBWcE\/XoPn7JwDBjI\/AAAAAAAARTg\/sAelz4pIefs_YkFbhNsbG_8qNQa6ZsaWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-03-31%2BCovid-19%2BMask.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother cool thing going on right now are Windows of Hope.\u0026nbsp; Since most of us are stuck inside, people are decorating their windows sending out messages of love and hope.\u0026nbsp; You can read about it \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/26\/world\/window-hope-messages-trnd\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aRj5duOlhAo\/XoPpoRGyE4I\/AAAAAAAARTs\/cUzR6AvXbnYjVKJ71nz4NEgM-aR3nuzcACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Covid-19%2BWindow%2B2020-03-30.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aRj5duOlhAo\/XoPpoRGyE4I\/AAAAAAAARTs\/cUzR6AvXbnYjVKJ71nz4NEgM-aR3nuzcACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Covid-19%2BWindow%2B2020-03-30.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDespite 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AA2r6rca2v4\" width=\"400\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd for the kiddos:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kiWnA30gLZk\" width=\"400\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf neither of those leave a smile on your face, here's a pig eating ice cream...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YWY3pJDDHvk\/XoPt1dmmdbI\/AAAAAAAART4\/F-EFCtHQts8Vua0EYpIsttcPYSQoSDVtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/91342478_2625072291110147_6936697011416596480_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"745\" data-original-width=\"856\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YWY3pJDDHvk\/XoPt1dmmdbI\/AAAAAAAART4\/F-EFCtHQts8Vua0EYpIsttcPYSQoSDVtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/91342478_2625072291110147_6936697011416596480_n.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time....\u0026nbsp; Stay safe and well!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8638581270059972620\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=8638581270059972620\u0026isPopup=true","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8638581270059972620"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8638581270059972620"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2020\/03\/my-covid-19-reality.html","title":"My Covid-19 Reality"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mJO3xlFqtEo\/XoPjZBZdvtI\/AAAAAAAARS4\/HSTGSRlpLE0jAMKWoBQZ_rScBjczaQ2VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Covid-19%2BHome%2BOffice%2BWorkspace%2B2020-03-23.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1816167553325516276"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-19T05:01:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-19T09:42:48.362-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Just Call Me... DIY Supergirl!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8cd0QlvVoTE\/Xk1LLmXvn-I\/AAAAAAAARPo\/UL3PMT2uFVsmle0MNs6vBJlcbjk4kKrMACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BGirl%2B01.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"179\" data-original-width=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8cd0QlvVoTE\/Xk1LLmXvn-I\/AAAAAAAARPo\/UL3PMT2uFVsmle0MNs6vBJlcbjk4kKrMACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BGirl%2B01.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;It's been a while since I've blogged.\u0026nbsp; Quite a bit has happened since I wrote about my car purchase.\u0026nbsp; All good, I assure you!\u0026nbsp; When I get more time, I'll recap the end of 2019.\u0026nbsp; For now, let's start with my latest DIY projects.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPROJECT #01\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMy bathroom towel bar is made of ceramic and acrylic.\u0026nbsp; One day while getting ready for work, the acrylic bar broke.\u0026nbsp; Some may say, \"Just go buy a new towel bar.\"\u0026nbsp; Well, not so easy in my case.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat to do?\u0026nbsp; What to do?\u0026nbsp; I measured the diameter of the acrylic bar then wandered around my basement workshop for ideas.\u0026nbsp; Urecka!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI had a wood dowel the same diameter.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KfMih3mFPkk\/Xk1NRh9-uUI\/AAAAAAAARP0\/4i_H20nMPZQhcT7WhxAC3tb0jeG4YpkkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Two%2BBars.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KfMih3mFPkk\/Xk1NRh9-uUI\/AAAAAAAARP0\/4i_H20nMPZQhcT7WhxAC3tb0jeG4YpkkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Two%2BBars.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInstallation was simple.\u0026nbsp; Just slide it in place.\u0026nbsp; It looks great!\u0026nbsp; A cheap and easy repair.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FguZZLOmzKI\/Xk1NjAXvT_I\/AAAAAAAARP4\/wV6PJvc6M-kIqGz7XmzZqGXobs6XmcxHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/New%2BBar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FguZZLOmzKI\/Xk1NjAXvT_I\/AAAAAAAARP4\/wV6PJvc6M-kIqGz7XmzZqGXobs6XmcxHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/New%2BBar.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPROJECT #2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMy second project was a bit more involved but much more fun.\u0026nbsp; Long time readers know that I like to take thrift store finds and make them my own.\u0026nbsp; This was one of those projects.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tjnsZrc_2Wg\/Xk1O-hlh-3I\/AAAAAAAARQM\/nmTGJxEXkaEzwyR-zVJwiLS2CqveOn6_gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Cost%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"321\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tjnsZrc_2Wg\/Xk1O-hlh-3I\/AAAAAAAARQM\/nmTGJxEXkaEzwyR-zVJwiLS2CqveOn6_gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Cost%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nMFVX0zHB8k\/Xk1O-k5MkLI\/AAAAAAAARQI\/hEH7vznOwMEG-tZDEC7dN26ScuxNWCz3ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Before%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"361\" data-original-width=\"383\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nMFVX0zHB8k\/Xk1O-k5MkLI\/AAAAAAAARQI\/hEH7vznOwMEG-tZDEC7dN26ScuxNWCz3ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Before%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI bought this framed \"art\" several years at a thrift store for $3.\u0026nbsp; I bought it strictly for the frame.\u0026nbsp; I knew it would use it someday.\u0026nbsp; Well, it's now someday!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen I dismantle a frame, I start by taking the cardboard or paper covering off the back of the art piece.\u0026nbsp; Then I take out the staples that hold the art in the frame.\u0026nbsp; For whatever reason, the backing on this frame was glued to the frame and the art piece after the art was stapled in place.\u0026nbsp; Very odd!\u0026nbsp; Typically, I've not seen this.\u0026nbsp; I had to use a knife to slide under the cardboard backing to loosen it from the perimeter of the frame.\u0026nbsp; Then I had to bend the cardboard up so I could remove the staples holding the art and mat board in the frame.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v_FrG5DytGU\/Xk1QY8C20KI\/AAAAAAAARQc\/e74rPKA-mpwOk3PW7cf0PcC1KL4aXS19QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Dismantled%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v_FrG5DytGU\/Xk1QY8C20KI\/AAAAAAAARQc\/e74rPKA-mpwOk3PW7cf0PcC1KL4aXS19QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Dismantled%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once I got that PITA 'art' out of the frame, I could really get to work.\u0026nbsp; I set the glass aside so it wouldn't get broken.\u0026nbsp; In order to cut the frame to size, it had to be totally taken apart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-EGpWC_x0c\/Xk1Rmks3h6I\/AAAAAAAARQo\/tLrdHDJn-ZENByEzov61MoKwQT3qPeIIgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Dismantled%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"510\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-EGpWC_x0c\/Xk1Rmks3h6I\/AAAAAAAARQo\/tLrdHDJn-ZENByEzov61MoKwQT3qPeIIgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Dismantled%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELook how beautiful the moulding is!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA trip out to my garage in the dead of winter was in order.\u0026nbsp; Power tools!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0ZF-8-XkNbA\/Xk1SmbG_gCI\/AAAAAAAARQ0\/HPa5CeS1Mq4B9s_hVZsWPbazsDFMOcUpACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BMitre%2BSaw%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0ZF-8-XkNbA\/Xk1SmbG_gCI\/AAAAAAAARQ0\/HPa5CeS1Mq4B9s_hVZsWPbazsDFMOcUpACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BMitre%2BSaw%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERemember.... measure twice, cut once!\u0026nbsp; This is always the nerve-wracking part.\u0026nbsp; Cuz if you screw it up, there's no going back!\u0026nbsp; This time, I only had to cut the side pieces to the size I needed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aOvPyBE52UM\/Xk1TejGsTdI\/AAAAAAAARQ8\/XzCGng4FT1IXg9pMHRMFqqylcKNgtwy8ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"431\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aOvPyBE52UM\/Xk1TejGsTdI\/AAAAAAAARQ8\/XzCGng4FT1IXg9pMHRMFqqylcKNgtwy8ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-15%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"315\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETime to put the pieces together.\u0026nbsp; Piece of cake. I \u003Ci\u003Ealways\u003C\/i\u003E pre-drill holes before using small nails to put the frame back together.\u0026nbsp; I also use wood glue.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe hardest part for me is waiting for the glue to dry overnight.\u0026nbsp; I'm in such a hurry to finish my project!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-reM_ycQqCA8\/Xk1VWjJgtXI\/AAAAAAAARRI\/Bd15xFHKA-Yc7RE5uZ5tCIYPBnOzPjVXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-17%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"394\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-reM_ycQqCA8\/Xk1VWjJgtXI\/AAAAAAAARRI\/Bd15xFHKA-Yc7RE5uZ5tCIYPBnOzPjVXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-17%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once dried, I filled all the staple holes and imperfections with wood filler.\u0026nbsp; 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!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce the wood filler is dry, I lightly sand it smooth.\u0026nbsp; Then comes the fun part.\u0026nbsp; How do I want to finish it?\u0026nbsp; Wood filler can be stained, but I've not done it yet.\u0026nbsp; I usually end up painting my frames to coordinate with what I'll be putting in it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmlCDko8rwA\/Xk1WTOB5aiI\/AAAAAAAARRU\/j02YC7oCsWoyQwRrBqjzXdxs2x5d9LGCwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-19%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B10%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"361\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cmlCDko8rwA\/Xk1WTOB5aiI\/AAAAAAAARRU\/j02YC7oCsWoyQwRrBqjzXdxs2x5d9LGCwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-19%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B10%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFaGj743UiY\/Xk1WX0XqU0I\/AAAAAAAARRY\/qzmZrqhl2WE9j4_UFjtrWdVmZjbwvuPOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2020-02-19%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B08%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"355\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFaGj743UiY\/Xk1WX0XqU0I\/AAAAAAAARRY\/qzmZrqhl2WE9j4_UFjtrWdVmZjbwvuPOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2020-02-19%2BDIY%2BUpcycled%2BFrame-Reassembled%2B08%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I found out that my local glass shop will cut the glass to the size I want also for $1 per cut.\u0026nbsp; I only need one cut.\u0026nbsp; So, for $4.00 total, I now have a nice 'new' frame to use.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI'm so pleased with how it turned out!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ABqgGX4FUwE\/Xk1W4__KY5I\/AAAAAAAARRg\/8zDmA1hLyqIwEbJrfQOWX3_d3kVmWHW8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/radioactive-happiness-face-300x225.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"225\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ABqgGX4FUwE\/Xk1W4__KY5I\/AAAAAAAARRg\/8zDmA1hLyqIwEbJrfQOWX3_d3kVmWHW8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/radioactive-happiness-face-300x225.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1816167553325516276\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=1816167553325516276\u0026isPopup=true","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1816167553325516276"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1816167553325516276"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2020\/02\/just-call-me-diy-supergirl.html","title":"Just Call Me... DIY Supergirl!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8cd0QlvVoTE\/Xk1LLmXvn-I\/AAAAAAAARPo\/UL3PMT2uFVsmle0MNs6vBJlcbjk4kKrMACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/DIY%2BGirl%2B01.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-357734011930037280"},"published":{"$t":"2019-10-03T15:17:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-03T15:17:15.248-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Took The Plunge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETime For Retirement\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENine and half years ago, I was excited to purchase my Chrysler 300.\u0026nbsp; You can read about it \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/exceptional-experience.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; At over 136K miles, it's no longer worth the repairs I've been investing.\u0026nbsp; I decided it's time to retire the 300.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ii-Q9XGqhMI\/XYtoPZtfHSI\/AAAAAAAAROc\/ppqNR58fBzQ85sPj8n4ifmHv07_cQg5JACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2006%2BChrysler%2B300%2BFront%2BSide%2B040410%2BLowRes.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"215\" data-original-width=\"320\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ii-Q9XGqhMI\/XYtoPZtfHSI\/AAAAAAAAROc\/ppqNR58fBzQ85sPj8n4ifmHv07_cQg5JACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2006%2BChrysler%2B300%2BFront%2BSide%2B040410%2BLowRes.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeriously?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOne would think car dealerships would \u003Ci\u003Ewant\u003C\/i\u003E to sell a car.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; Incidentally, prices were ALL over the place with no rhyme or reason.\u0026nbsp; For instance:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 30,233 miles, $23K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 14,475 miles, $25K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 29,160 miles, $25K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 29,631 miles, $26K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 11,165 miles, $26K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 13,812 miles, $28K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKeep in mind all these are the same car just different colors!\u0026nbsp; Back to the dealerships, I contacted them all via email because all of them were a distance away from where I live.\u0026nbsp; Most just wanted to get me into the dealership.\u0026nbsp; They ghosted me once I started asking questions about the particular vehicle I was interested in.\u0026nbsp; Some didn't even respond to my \"Contact Us\" for the car on their website.\u0026nbsp; WTH?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERoad Trip\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOne dealership stood out from the get-go.\u0026nbsp; I received a nice introduction email about the dealership and salesperson.\u0026nbsp; He answered all my questions via email in a timely, friendly manner.\u0026nbsp; The dealership was the one that had the car I was most interested in.\u0026nbsp; I took a 3 hour drive (each) way to east central WI to talk to the salesperson and test drive the car.\u0026nbsp; In my research, I was pretty impressed with the make and model before seeing it in person.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Test Drive\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI had to chuckle internally when the salesperson asked for my license and took a photo of it with his phone.\u0026nbsp; Goes to show you how high tech we are.\u0026nbsp; Gone are the days of photocopied licenses.\u0026nbsp; The dealership is next to a freeway, interstate, and shopping center so I was able to drive it in several different conditions.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOMG... test driving it was awesome!\u0026nbsp; It has a wonderful get-up-and go that my Chrysler 300 lacks.\u0026nbsp; I pulled into the shopping center parking lot to give the car closer inspection.\u0026nbsp; It's in excellent condition with no scratches or dents.\u0026nbsp; Under the hood looked really good, too.\u0026nbsp; Tires still have a good amount of tread.\u0026nbsp; I did look at the CarFax:\u0026nbsp; One owner, it's been regularly into the dealership for maintenance, and the two airbag recalls have been resolved. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe \"Sit Down\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThere wasn't any negotiation on the price because the dealership uses \"up-front price\" business model.\u0026nbsp; This means autos are \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003Epriced 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.\u0026nbsp; Statistics show that most people do not like the negotiation process so some dealerships have moved to the up-front price model.\u0026nbsp; I didn't need the documentation since I'd already did my homework in this area.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I did try to negotiate for not a lower price, but for other things.\u0026nbsp; No dice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003EFor me, the sale was contingent on how much I was going to get for trading in my 300.\u0026nbsp; I'd done my research on this, too.\u0026nbsp; Average trade-in value was $1,100.00 for a car in fair condition.\u0026nbsp; On the low end $925 and high end $1,468.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; But, I digress.\u0026nbsp; When the salesperson came back to me with trade-in value of over $1,500.00, the deal was made.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003ESince \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI 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.\u0026nbsp; Yes, they are going to drive it 3 hours to me!\u0026nbsp; How awesome is that?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDelivery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESince this was the first time I've ever had a car delivered to me, I didn't know what to expect.\u0026nbsp; Especially, when the salesperson joked about how the delivery drivers were retired 80-year olds and don't get paid much. LOL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe 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. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMy New Ride\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EReaders are probably wondering, \"Well, what did she get?\" I've kept you in suspense, haven't I?\u0026nbsp; I purchased a 2016 Toyota Avalon Limited.\u0026nbsp; I thought it was the high end of the Avalon series.\u0026nbsp; The salesperson told me there was one more higher up called the Platinum series, but not many were sold.\u0026nbsp; From what I've researched, it is very similar to the Lexus 350ES.\u0026nbsp; Both cars have the same chassis and powertrain, but the Avalon has more interior room and trunk space.\u0026nbsp; It's also less expensive to purchase.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EExterior color is called Sizzling Crimson Mica.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECrimson is a strong, red color, leaning toward purple.\u0026nbsp; Mica is a crystalline mineral used in the paint to make it pearlized and creates \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003Ea multicolored effect on vehicles. On my new-to-me car, this means in bright sunlight it looks red.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kq8-0BMV754\/XZZXEuvpZZI\/AAAAAAAAROw\/cjgueLAm4vMMllSEPqlXQi-U4kCwvOkMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2016%2BToyota%2BAvalon%2BLimited%2B06%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kq8-0BMV754\/XZZXEuvpZZI\/AAAAAAAAROw\/cjgueLAm4vMMllSEPqlXQi-U4kCwvOkMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2016%2BToyota%2BAvalon%2BLimited%2B06%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCrXvU5HKhM\/XZZWnXOVSVI\/AAAAAAAAROo\/oyFCCxL0ZgAby9oDft8vZYsn126wwR0YQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/2016%2BToyota%2BAvalon%2BLimited%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"327\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uROf7wpwV6k\/XZZXLPEDdKI\/AAAAAAAARO0\/N9MuAca9mO01bfQ5p77UVQJXdJphg-Q1ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/2016%2BToyota%2BAvalon%2BLimited%2B05%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003EIn the shade, or on overcast days it looks maroon or purplish.\u0026nbsp; The interior is light gray with black accents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003ESize-wise, the Avalon is about the same length as the 300 and just a few inches less wide.\u0026nbsp; Both have 18\" wheels with the Avalon having Super Chrome Alloy vs. the 300's aluminum rims.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003EFeatures\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003EI 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!\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Touch-based dash switches\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; C\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003Eentral touchscreen for GPS, radio, and phone\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E268-horsepower, 3.5-liter, 6-speed V-6 engine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Three driving modes:\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003EEco, Normal, and Sport that adjusts steering, throttle, and  shift feel. 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds.\u0026nbsp; 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! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection offers collision avoidance support for pedestrians.\u0026nbsp; No pedestrians to test this out, LOL.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Automatic high beam headlights detects oncoming vehicles 2000 feet away and switches HB off then switches back on when vehicle passes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Lane departure assist signals if your car is about to leave your lane.\u0026nbsp; The alarm actually went off during the test drive when the car was too close to the center line.\u0026nbsp; So, I know it works!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Integrated backup camera with projected path.\u0026nbsp; Tested this out too and it works, too. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Heated power outside mirrors -- will come in handy during the winter months!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Leather heated seats in both the front and rear.\u0026nbsp; Cooled seats in the front.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Three zone heating\/cooling:\u0026nbsp; two in front and one in the rear\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 10-way power adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support and cushion extension.\u0026nbsp; 8-way power passenger seat\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Entune multi-media bundle:\u0026nbsp; 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\u0026nbsp; and music streaming via bluetooth technology, Siri, and SiriusXM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Entune App Suite which gives real time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports, and stocks.\u0026nbsp; It also does destination searches, has iHeartRadio, Pandora, FB places, and Yelp \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Power moonroof, power windows, and power door locks, and power rear window sunshade\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Qi wireless smartphone charging system\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, map lights, and garage door opener\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Rear window defroster\/defogger with timer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Two 12 volt auxiliary power outlets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Push button engine start\/stop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; One of the neatest things -- the Smart Key System.\u0026nbsp; You can lock and unlock the front doors and trunk with just a touch of the hand.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=5\u0026amp;v=UEqnptxiwfw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETHIS\u003C\/a\u003E video explains how it works.\u0026nbsp; So cool!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ui_qtext_rendered_qtext\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/357734011930037280\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=357734011930037280\u0026isPopup=true","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/357734011930037280"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/357734011930037280"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/10\/took-plunge.html","title":"Took The Plunge"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ii-Q9XGqhMI\/XYtoPZtfHSI\/AAAAAAAAROc\/ppqNR58fBzQ85sPj8n4ifmHv07_cQg5JACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/2006%2BChrysler%2B300%2BFront%2BSide%2B040410%2BLowRes.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-7580464080435943435"},"published":{"$t":"2019-09-25T05:59:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-09-25T07:59:30.995-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"watercolor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"When I Was Little..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen I was little, I wanted to be an artist when I grew up.\u0026nbsp; As an adult, I've tapped into my artistic side by engaging in various hobbies:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Photography -- I've been fascinated by cameras since I was about 7 years old.\u0026nbsp; I'd \u003Cstrike\u003Esteal\u003C\/strike\u003E borrow my parents Polaroid camera to take photos.\u0026nbsp; My Dad gave me that same camera which he purchased when he was in the military before I was born.\u0026nbsp; For my 13th Christmas, my Mom bought me my first camera.\u0026nbsp; I've had one ever since.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Cross Stitch -- My first project in 1984 was a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/my-first-time.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebirth sampler\u003C\/a\u003E I designed myself using motifs from an old women's magazine my Mom had.\u0026nbsp; It's now stained, but I still have it. I've been stitching ever since.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; 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\".\u0026nbsp; I still consider myself a newbie, but I really enjoy it.\u0026nbsp; I'd like to think I've gotten better since my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/this-that-and-other.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efirst painting\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; I've taken some classes and learned about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/chinese-brush-painting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChinese Brush Painting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2017\/08\/etegami.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEtegami\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2016\/10\/not-for-paint-of-heart.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewatercolor painting\u003C\/a\u003E by two local artists.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERecently, I did a watercolor painting for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/qnvikki.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVikki in FL\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; One of her favorite things is coffee, so I did a coffee cup.\u0026nbsp; This one was so fun, I'm contemplating doing another one for my sketchbook.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bqJKe4PgcvU\/XVQ63Q2P-PI\/AAAAAAAAROA\/WgXpRRwhkXUyTPhhcIhioDFn3Ns1QKyFgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Coffee%2BCup%2B01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"797\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bqJKe4PgcvU\/XVQ63Q2P-PI\/AAAAAAAAROA\/WgXpRRwhkXUyTPhhcIhioDFn3Ns1QKyFgCLcBGAs\/s400\/Coffee%2BCup%2B01.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil Next Time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7580464080435943435\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=7580464080435943435\u0026isPopup=true","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/7580464080435943435"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/7580464080435943435"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/09\/when-i-was-little.html","title":"When I Was Little..."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bqJKe4PgcvU\/XVQ63Q2P-PI\/AAAAAAAAROA\/WgXpRRwhkXUyTPhhcIhioDFn3Ns1QKyFgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Coffee%2BCup%2B01.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-5085812934725021203"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-26T19:19:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-07-26T19:19:14.704-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"watercolor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Artistic Endeavors"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt the beginning of June, my area has an event where there are 40 miles of garage sales along a highway.\u0026nbsp; One of the locations listed sewing machines and fabric.\u0026nbsp; When I got there, I wasn't interested in any of the fabric or the machine.\u0026nbsp; While perusing, I spied a row of art books -- some of which were watercolor painting books.\u0026nbsp; Through chit-chat with the residents, I learned her Mom had been into watercolor and had lots of stuff her Dad wanted to sell.\u0026nbsp; She went in the house and came out with two swiffer containers of watercolor paints and brushes.\u0026nbsp; I negotiated a price of $33 for all the paints, a package of 22x30\" Arches watercolor paper, two 4x6 watercolor blocks, and the books.\u0026nbsp; Retail cost would be over $600.\u0026nbsp; I was a happy camper!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q_kxMCh2hZY\/XTidINNIUSI\/AAAAAAAARMU\/V3p3a_vXxkE_cgrfxY6UorQjMdLHe0-TwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Watercolor%2BSupplies%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"323\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q_kxMCh2hZY\/XTidINNIUSI\/AAAAAAAARMU\/V3p3a_vXxkE_cgrfxY6UorQjMdLHe0-TwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Watercolor%2BSupplies%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"371\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u2ZyXUf01mo\/XTmwFVW6UZI\/AAAAAAAARN0\/p0usnnG-um4TtXOXb7ZZEyQtnuciFdOiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Watercolor%2BBooks%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"324\" data-original-width=\"575\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u2ZyXUf01mo\/XTmwFVW6UZI\/AAAAAAAARN0\/p0usnnG-um4TtXOXb7ZZEyQtnuciFdOiQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Watercolor%2BBooks%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI made a palette of the Grumbacher paints and for student grade, they are very good!\u0026nbsp; They re-wet nicely and are very vibrant.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7viPF0jABTU\/XTidfb7_9fI\/AAAAAAAARMc\/Fjl1Rs2BFAM4mJ9rqlRfEivpM7bojYJVwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Grumbacher%2BPalette%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"256\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7viPF0jABTU\/XTidfb7_9fI\/AAAAAAAARMc\/Fjl1Rs2BFAM4mJ9rqlRfEivpM7bojYJVwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Grumbacher%2BPalette%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile waiting for fireworks to start, I painted a postcard.\u0026nbsp; Happy 4th!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JWCucvEZFY\/XTidvVK75_I\/AAAAAAAARMg\/e6CIehz87csQnhY59AZj6Zz0lhS2AjeUQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/July%2B14th%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"399\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JWCucvEZFY\/XTidvVK75_I\/AAAAAAAARMg\/e6CIehz87csQnhY59AZj6Zz0lhS2AjeUQCLcBGAs\/s400\/July%2B14th%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI participated in a Watercolor Postcard Exchange in June.\u0026nbsp; These are the ones I painted:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QQFCDGsZ0L8\/XTieBN2QxbI\/AAAAAAAARMs\/1KFZm0H_fSQmxeqY_D9GDOEtAOuYP8zpACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Flower%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"277\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QQFCDGsZ0L8\/XTieBN2QxbI\/AAAAAAAARMs\/1KFZm0H_fSQmxeqY_D9GDOEtAOuYP8zpACLcBGAs\/s400\/Flower%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEa8JB7zRWM\/XTieBPCS8II\/AAAAAAAARMw\/IoDigf_xSFgWfU6Uk7DtEqJAoEMsvZKUwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Starfish%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"290\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEa8JB7zRWM\/XTieBPCS8II\/AAAAAAAARMw\/IoDigf_xSFgWfU6Uk7DtEqJAoEMsvZKUwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Starfish%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f-2bMhCu2iM\/XTieBE4aGSI\/AAAAAAAARM0\/UTHch3iWpMUmMveOPmkB1dTjAdBNe6R_QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Sunflower%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"318\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f-2bMhCu2iM\/XTieBE4aGSI\/AAAAAAAARM0\/UTHch3iWpMUmMveOPmkB1dTjAdBNe6R_QCLcBGAs\/s400\/Sunflower%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThese are the ones I received so far:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-25PWzJx9Y\/XTieWZa5LRI\/AAAAAAAARNA\/P9InceUwxKgHOFHvsqz0AFufPT9jEFKcgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Butterfly%2BPostcard%2BReceived%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"313\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-25PWzJx9Y\/XTieWZa5LRI\/AAAAAAAARNA\/P9InceUwxKgHOFHvsqz0AFufPT9jEFKcgCLcBGAs\/s400\/Butterfly%2BPostcard%2BReceived%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcQ1HZ5stA8\/XTieWVS_UOI\/AAAAAAAARNE\/x9juoW5eFE0NTsVz28nNE1BLgaivXi9YQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Fish%2BPostcard%2BReceived%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"386\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcQ1HZ5stA8\/XTieWVS_UOI\/AAAAAAAARNE\/x9juoW5eFE0NTsVz28nNE1BLgaivXi9YQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Fish%2BPostcard%2BReceived%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"310\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI also did a birthday postcard for a little girl in IN. The skirt of the dress is overlaid with metallic paint. So cute!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F_MlKExzFCI\/XTiu5qBrevI\/AAAAAAAARNU\/f3h6ZEDuifkdHHJ_-Q9dQKFCPgqggvedACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Girl%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"314\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F_MlKExzFCI\/XTiu5qBrevI\/AAAAAAAARNU\/f3h6ZEDuifkdHHJ_-Q9dQKFCPgqggvedACLcBGAs\/s400\/Girl%2BPostcard%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDuring one camping weekend, I painted a Monarch Butterfly caterpillar.\u0026nbsp; It almost looks real!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AokQDKF1VWU\/XTivKlT19HI\/AAAAAAAARNc\/OirzFA7IFEYfP2MFYOdl3YzIHsbM0fOewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Caterpillar%2BWatercolor%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"341\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AokQDKF1VWU\/XTivKlT19HI\/AAAAAAAARNc\/OirzFA7IFEYfP2MFYOdl3YzIHsbM0fOewCLcBGAs\/s400\/Caterpillar%2BWatercolor%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5085812934725021203\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=5085812934725021203\u0026isPopup=true","title":"15 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/5085812934725021203"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/5085812934725021203"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/07\/artistic-endeavors.html","title":"Artistic Endeavors"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q_kxMCh2hZY\/XTidINNIUSI\/AAAAAAAARMU\/V3p3a_vXxkE_cgrfxY6UorQjMdLHe0-TwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Watercolor%2BSupplies%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"15"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-659935698767862913"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-25T08:31:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-07-25T08:31:16.176-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Frogging, FFO's, and Final Good-Bye"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pl3elee-wPE\/Vq44nLN8eLI\/AAAAAAAAPco\/8lAPNz_oOZY\/s1600\/Repaired%2BLamp%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"556\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pl3elee-wPE\/Vq44nLN8eLI\/AAAAAAAAPco\/8lAPNz_oOZY\/s320\/Repaired%2BLamp%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"195\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow important is your stitching lamp to you?\u0026nbsp; Long time readers may remember when I had to repair my stitching lamp.\u0026nbsp; Tutorial \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/lamp-repair-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; In addition to stitching, I also use my lamp for reading and computer work on my laptop.\u0026nbsp; One day, I turned it on and I heard a crackling noise.\u0026nbsp; Tyra (aka Sock Monster)\u0026nbsp;also heard it\u0026nbsp;and ran over to the lamp to check it out.\u0026nbsp; Then I smelled burning.\u0026nbsp; At first, I thought the bulb blew so I tried another bulb.\u0026nbsp; No dice.\u0026nbsp; I tested the bulb on desktop lamp and it worked fine.\u0026nbsp; My lamp finally died after over a decade of service.\u0026nbsp; Good-bye old friend, Good-bye.\u0026nbsp; ::sniffle::\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, I had another lamp in my craft room.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn January, my second Mom Sue from VA sent me a stitched piece to make into a pillow for her granddaughter's birthday.\u0026nbsp; Here is the end result of our combined efforts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0uz-ZEq8wbc\/XH10_A3dKTI\/AAAAAAAAQ-Y\/IkrrBj-6UwYembaBR7M9Vjno8rmqXaWxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01%2BBelieved%2BShe%2BCould%2BPillow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"852\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0uz-ZEq8wbc\/XH10_A3dKTI\/AAAAAAAAQ-Y\/IkrrBj-6UwYembaBR7M9Vjno8rmqXaWxACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01%2BBelieved%2BShe%2BCould%2BPillow.jpg\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter four long winter months, I finally went to the monthly stitch-in with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/statelinestitchers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStateline Stitchers\u003C\/a\u003E. I worked on Japanese Garden.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x1E7r3rCyCE\/XIZBZIQwuXI\/AAAAAAAAQ-k\/yUSp68EQW2gfp1zKGYgk9y8uiBSNK-3NwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-03-09%2BJapanese%2BGarden-Before.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x1E7r3rCyCE\/XIZBZIQwuXI\/AAAAAAAAQ-k\/yUSp68EQW2gfp1zKGYgk9y8uiBSNK-3NwCLcBGAs\/s320\/2019-03-09%2BJapanese%2BGarden-Before.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI made a little progress, but then realized the bridge was off a few rows.\u0026nbsp; Frogging was in my future!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2n8MVEQ6glI\/XIZBglRu_rI\/AAAAAAAAQ-o\/ewGxgNohRQA6ikBuAkQ8C4EWoJ9TI06bwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-03-09%2BJapanese%2BGarden-After.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1548\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2n8MVEQ6glI\/XIZBglRu_rI\/AAAAAAAAQ-o\/ewGxgNohRQA6ikBuAkQ8C4EWoJ9TI06bwCLcBGAs\/s320\/2019-03-09%2BJapanese%2BGarden-After.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI re-stitched it and it was still off so I had to frog \u003Cstrike\u003Esome more\u003C\/strike\u003E the entire bridge and water underneath.\u0026nbsp; Finally, I got it right.\u0026nbsp; Here's what it looks like now.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoWp54WroKA\/XTmu2SB1ojI\/AAAAAAAARNo\/3LtzE_jor1Y8oAeXe2yLAEO9izKq_zT6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-07-25%2BJapanese%2BGarden%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"575\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoWp54WroKA\/XTmu2SB1ojI\/AAAAAAAARNo\/3LtzE_jor1Y8oAeXe2yLAEO9izKq_zT6wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-07-25%2BJapanese%2BGarden%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELast week, the weather was unbearably hot and humid so I stayed in and worked on some FFO's (fully finished objects).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-55pWj5tXjk4\/XTiE9fCBJbI\/AAAAAAAARJw\/TnEbEhHA0oEGL2AtGp_3igJoi4q3T0CggCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Merry%2BChristmas%2BGrumpy%2BKitty%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"485\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-55pWj5tXjk4\/XTiE9fCBJbI\/AAAAAAAARJw\/TnEbEhHA0oEGL2AtGp_3igJoi4q3T0CggCLcBGAs\/s400\/Merry%2BChristmas%2BGrumpy%2BKitty%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"328\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMerry Christmas Grumpy Kitty was stitched in 2014 on 22ct red aida with DMC and Kreinik threads.\u0026nbsp; I mounted it on a wood snowflake ornament purchased at Michael's a couple years ago.\u0026nbsp; I \"painted\" the ornament with silver glitter glue.\u0026nbsp; Although it can't be seen in the photo, I also \"painted\" the edge of the snowflake with red glitter glue.\u0026nbsp; The ornament was embellished with cream handmade cording.\u0026nbsp; Design is a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brookesbooks.com\/Freebies\/2013GrumpyKittyPub.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efreebie\u003C\/a\u003E by Brooke Nolan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vWHvEdVy1wA\/XTiF1Cd6saI\/AAAAAAAARJ4\/G9FbJMH6rXQ9FiM9TZtGlj2_YxMMH_T1gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Snow%2BMuch%2BFun%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"437\" data-original-width=\"324\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vWHvEdVy1wA\/XTiF1Cd6saI\/AAAAAAAARJ4\/G9FbJMH6rXQ9FiM9TZtGlj2_YxMMH_T1gCLcBGAs\/s400\/Snow%2BMuch%2BFun%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"296\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GArFuZq2D54\/XTiF6Xl-y0I\/AAAAAAAARJ8\/ozBFZD_-sWIOEjPS04CcWec5llky9WtPwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Snow%2BMuch%2BFun%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"660\" data-original-width=\"1017\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GArFuZq2D54\/XTiF6Xl-y0I\/AAAAAAAARJ8\/ozBFZD_-sWIOEjPS04CcWec5llky9WtPwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Snow%2BMuch%2BFun%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI stitched Snow Much Fun at the North Pole on 32ct sky blue linen with DMC threads.\u0026nbsp; I started and finished it during\u0026nbsp;my Christmas 2017 visit with my second Mom, Sue V in VA.\u0026nbsp; The design is by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery, JCS Christmas Ornament issue 2017.\u0026nbsp; I mounted it on the same sled I used for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/03\/second-finish-of-2018.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETHIS\u003C\/a\u003E ornament last year.\u0026nbsp; This\u0026nbsp;sled ornament is embellished with handmade cording and snowflake buttons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejBFMrwl15E\/XTiIrfnB16I\/AAAAAAAARKM\/Lf7CQXnEBaoin8hH33TQ7Ec9A5r4mhEfQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Uncle%2BSam%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejBFMrwl15E\/XTiIrfnB16I\/AAAAAAAARKM\/Lf7CQXnEBaoin8hH33TQ7Ec9A5r4mhEfQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Uncle%2BSam%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"332\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMeet Uncle Sam!\u0026nbsp; He is a Flatbed Zippie design by Bent Creek.\u0026nbsp; Love Bent Creek designs!\u0026nbsp; Last July, I received the chart as a RAK from Carol at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stitchingdream.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStitching Dreams\u003C\/a\u003E. (It's only taken me a year to stitch it up and fully finish it!)\u0026nbsp; This cutie was stitched on 28ct Light Mocha Cashel Linen with DMC and Carries Creations floss.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKkQxfyL-Bw\/XTiIrQRC9KI\/AAAAAAAARKQ\/jPbAnqVDR4QH2Fn18cv6QiXkZhQwcyykACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Uncle%2BSam%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"350\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aKkQxfyL-Bw\/XTiIrQRC9KI\/AAAAAAAARKQ\/jPbAnqVDR4QH2Fn18cv6QiXkZhQwcyykACLcBGAs\/s400\/Uncle%2BSam%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is the first time I've done an Altoids tin finish.\u0026nbsp; I looked at several photos of this type of finish\u0026nbsp;before going my own way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zPIlvhG_oYY\/XTiIrSSk7fI\/AAAAAAAARKU\/OXIqq2beBio1FOv8e8FoYX_Ug-H89EiJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Uncle%2BSam%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zPIlvhG_oYY\/XTiIrSSk7fI\/AAAAAAAARKU\/OXIqq2beBio1FOv8e8FoYX_Ug-H89EiJACLcBGAs\/s400\/Uncle%2BSam%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI made the inside of the lid magnetic which can hold pins, needles, or a pair of small scissors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jdZ6l0w9sE0\/XTiIr7VpDOI\/AAAAAAAARKY\/cc-tyE1biOMe_ZX7Jzrqf-TSfAsQRAR1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Uncle%2BSam%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"324\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jdZ6l0w9sE0\/XTiIr7VpDOI\/AAAAAAAARKY\/cc-tyE1biOMe_ZX7Jzrqf-TSfAsQRAR1ACLcBGAs\/s400\/Uncle%2BSam%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe bottom is covered in the same fabric I used on the inside.\u0026nbsp; The bottom outside edge is trimmed with red gross grain ribbon and topped with another 1\/4\" ribbon in red\/blue plaid.\u0026nbsp; The top outside edge is covered with a red ribbon with white dashes through it.\u0026nbsp; Best of all, I finished this with things in my stash!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil Next Time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/659935698767862913\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=659935698767862913\u0026isPopup=true","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/659935698767862913"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/659935698767862913"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/07\/frogging-ffos-and-final-good-bye.html","title":"Frogging, FFO's, and Final Good-Bye"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pl3elee-wPE\/Vq44nLN8eLI\/AAAAAAAAPco\/8lAPNz_oOZY\/s72-c\/Repaired%2BLamp%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1375450709448674828"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-24T12:21:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-07-24T12:43:25.213-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gardening"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homestead chronicles"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RAK"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Homestead Chronicles - New Toys, Gifts, and Greenery"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA couple months ago, I decided to retire my Cub Cadet\u0026nbsp;lawnmower that was given to me.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;A refurbished mower that resulted from a dumpster dive.\u0026nbsp; It's jury-rigged to 'electric' start by attaching clamps to a motorcycle battery.\u0026nbsp; It's worked well for the past 7 or 8 years, however last year the starter became harder and harder to get going.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B5UbZyohpa0\/XTiO9YftH6I\/AAAAAAAARKw\/jfoaLN4Ss18d8ZyBeWj2c_lnPl75r1KpACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cub%2BCadet%2BMower%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"594\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B5UbZyohpa0\/XTiO9YftH6I\/AAAAAAAARKw\/jfoaLN4Ss18d8ZyBeWj2c_lnPl75r1KpACLcBGAs\/s400\/Cub%2BCadet%2BMower%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"268\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter some research, I\u0026nbsp;bought a new lawnmower\u0026nbsp;that is\u0026nbsp;self-propelled and had an actual real electric start.\u0026nbsp;Over the past couple years, I've\u0026nbsp;had difficulty getting a pull-start mower started.\u0026nbsp; Getting old \u003Cstrike\u003Esucks\u003C\/strike\u003E is not for the faint of heart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YAGDW2pZkMA\/XTiPxZGKpCI\/AAAAAAAARK4\/6ydkijglEQk2oyfvlx-2xD0tStL4279swCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Toro%2BMower.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"726\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YAGDW2pZkMA\/XTiPxZGKpCI\/AAAAAAAARK4\/6ydkijglEQk2oyfvlx-2xD0tStL4279swCLcBGAs\/s400\/Toro%2BMower.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI purchased a Toro Personal Pace.\u0026nbsp; It's a mulcher and has a bagger.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Not only is it electric start and self-propelled, it determines the speed according to how fast or slow the 'driver' is walking.\u0026nbsp; I even tested it by running around the yard with it, LOL!\u0026nbsp; It does indeed keep up.\u0026nbsp; I mow every week and haven't had to re-charge\u0026nbsp;the electric start\u0026nbsp;battery yet.\u0026nbsp; I'm thrilled with my new mower!\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0VMQPFb5-g\/XTiRTFl0QwI\/AAAAAAAARLE\/p4dLr_WDGIwMebJHxdPuMjfL7mRVt6XSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Toro%2BMower%2BString%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"494\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0VMQPFb5-g\/XTiRTFl0QwI\/AAAAAAAARLE\/p4dLr_WDGIwMebJHxdPuMjfL7mRVt6XSACLcBGAs\/s400\/Toro%2BMower%2BString%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"323\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAll\u0026nbsp;electric start\u0026nbsp;mowers have a safety feature whereby a bar needs to be engaged in order to start the mower.\u0026nbsp; The downside to this is that if the bar is released then the mower shuts down.\u0026nbsp; Annoying if you have to bend down to pick up branches or trash from the yard.\u0026nbsp; Back in the day, I was chit-chatting with my Dad about it and he tied an old shoe string on my Cub Cadet.\u0026nbsp; So, when I got the Toro, I removed\u0026nbsp;Dad's shoestring and put it on it.\u0026nbsp; It's a reminder of how smart he was at hack solutions. :)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA while back, I received some beautiful gifts from India.\u0026nbsp; My friend, Akila from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mostly-xstitch-and-somemore.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMostly Cross Stitch and More\u003C\/a\u003E, sent me beaded ornaments and a set of four little vases.\u0026nbsp; The ornaments are so pretty and oh-my the vases are adorable!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhhhQx4jmyA\/XTiS-6Uz3KI\/AAAAAAAARLQ\/i55zDbyEr_QhyQGIZMe5iULoPWrr5p-ugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Gifts%2Bfrom%2BAkila.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1253\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhhhQx4jmyA\/XTiS-6Uz3KI\/AAAAAAAARLQ\/i55zDbyEr_QhyQGIZMe5iULoPWrr5p-ugCLcBGAs\/s400\/Gifts%2Bfrom%2BAkila.jpg\" width=\"343\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThank you Akila and V!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI haven't had the \u003Cstrike\u003Egumption\u003C\/strike\u003E desire to do any gardening since my parents passed away five years ago.\u0026nbsp; This year, I made up several planters with flowers, tomato plants, and basil.\u0026nbsp; They are coming along quite nicely.\u0026nbsp; I have two large 24\" long planters with beautiful molded designs on the front. I put quite a few plants in each one.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iAi9w5f_-3U\/XTiWcG5DCwI\/AAAAAAAARLc\/1buBwKuT7P8i-WucIGERuuAYgaaQygaEgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Planter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"469\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iAi9w5f_-3U\/XTiWcG5DCwI\/AAAAAAAARLc\/1buBwKuT7P8i-WucIGERuuAYgaaQygaEgCLcBGAs\/s400\/Planter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"340\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA month and half later, they filled in quite nicely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RLxuec0Z5Nw\/XTiW3i5mEsI\/AAAAAAAARLk\/mmJHh3zQGrAR0povOmMUCQJT9qsq4FZqwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Planter%2B01%2BGrown%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"321\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RLxuec0Z5Nw\/XTiW3i5mEsI\/AAAAAAAARLk\/mmJHh3zQGrAR0povOmMUCQJT9qsq4FZqwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Planter%2B01%2BGrown%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELast year, I saw a 3-tiered planter at my local Aldi store.\u0026nbsp; I didn't get it when I saw it and when I went back, they were all sold.\u0026nbsp; At Aldi, you never know if they'll get seasonal items like again.\u0026nbsp; When I saw they had them back in stock this year, I grabbed one up and filled it with flowers.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt fits nicely in a little alcove I have next to the side entrance steps.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVRlznchsrY\/XTiXjDUdOOI\/AAAAAAAARL4\/VoOdeoHsTwsZdJ_P2SwnLTtVvKtSXB02QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Tower%2BPlanter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"644\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVRlznchsrY\/XTiXjDUdOOI\/AAAAAAAARL4\/VoOdeoHsTwsZdJ_P2SwnLTtVvKtSXB02QCLcBGAs\/s640\/Tower%2BPlanter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"297\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe basil grows profusely and is so fragrant when harvested.\u0026nbsp; I ate my first cherry tomato off the vine yesterday. It was SO good!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nu_W8dSRGGw\/XTiYP0KYcaI\/AAAAAAAARMA\/BZzkAEY9-usiAYI55a6gDzplWtLlr1M7wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Basil%2BLow%2BRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nu_W8dSRGGw\/XTiYP0KYcaI\/AAAAAAAARMA\/BZzkAEY9-usiAYI55a6gDzplWtLlr1M7wCLcBGAs\/s400\/Basil%2BLow%2BRes.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BU4R12tU6GI\/XTiYP6yWuxI\/AAAAAAAARME\/SVTm3XrhspY6zPvr9zJdI1FOEgP1Yv8-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Tomato%2BPlant%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"616\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BU4R12tU6GI\/XTiYP6yWuxI\/AAAAAAAARME\/SVTm3XrhspY6zPvr9zJdI1FOEgP1Yv8-ACLcBGAs\/s400\/Tomato%2BPlant%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"258\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil Next Time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1375450709448674828\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=1375450709448674828\u0026isPopup=true","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1375450709448674828"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1375450709448674828"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/07\/homestead-chronicles-new-toys-and-gifts.html","title":"Homestead Chronicles - New Toys, Gifts, and Greenery"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B5UbZyohpa0\/XTiO9YftH6I\/AAAAAAAARKw\/jfoaLN4Ss18d8ZyBeWj2c_lnPl75r1KpACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Cub%2BCadet%2BMower%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-285210519704696967"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-03T15:55:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-05-04T08:25:37.514-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vacation"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Eight States in Nine Days - Part 2"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe second part of my vacation involved driving\u0026nbsp;three hours to Washington D.C.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFord's Theatre\/Petersen House\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EParking is at a premium in Washington D.C.\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, there is a parking garage under Ford's Theatre.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fords.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFord's Theatre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E is where Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, was shot by John Wilkes Booth.\u0026nbsp; It is still a working theatre\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dSraES7IeyA\/XMyHymg9phI\/AAAAAAAARD0\/RmnBn1vhDRgpKfly3upvnHFuz4n_3hkCgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B18%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dSraES7IeyA\/XMyHymg9phI\/AAAAAAAARD0\/RmnBn1vhDRgpKfly3upvnHFuz4n_3hkCgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B18%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFrom looking at the outside, one would not think it's filled with so much history.\u0026nbsp; 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\u0026nbsp;Lincoln's and Booth's).\u0026nbsp; I am from Illinois as was Lincoln so it's fascinating history for me.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe theatre itself is very ornate and is a step back in time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFhz-YYY1Mg\/XMyKMPmMbVI\/AAAAAAAAREI\/i38a6bu4zAkgKhLTuNqfsV5hebLhjwTawCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B13%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFhz-YYY1Mg\/XMyKMPmMbVI\/AAAAAAAAREI\/i38a6bu4zAkgKhLTuNqfsV5hebLhjwTawCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B13%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe box where President Lincoln was shot.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_g0Gbalioc\/XMyKp_Ue5CI\/AAAAAAAAREU\/yHCo8seFwngbqiiSKpZ8hrHyDLr91APOQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B11%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"427\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_g0Gbalioc\/XMyKp_Ue5CI\/AAAAAAAAREU\/yHCo8seFwngbqiiSKpZ8hrHyDLr91APOQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B11%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"283\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAcross the street from Ford's Theatre is Petersen House where Lincoln died from his gunshot wound\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Co5wqlQfWRA\/XMyMRMThACI\/AAAAAAAAREo\/DX79oqpxtkQb-SNn-GWBw1K5C1vT9EOWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse%2B05%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"399\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Co5wqlQfWRA\/XMyMRMThACI\/AAAAAAAAREo\/DX79oqpxtkQb-SNn-GWBw1K5C1vT9EOWwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse%2B05%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rq8Uw3Ug_I8\/XMyLzKv8SnI\/AAAAAAAAREg\/C5UjGczA4fYIRNyL0cFesVc0UHxe-pITACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rq8Uw3Ug_I8\/XMyLzKv8SnI\/AAAAAAAAREg\/C5UjGczA4fYIRNyL0cFesVc0UHxe-pITACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOnly the downstairs is accessible to the public.\u0026nbsp; It contains:\u0026nbsp;Front Parlor where Mary Todd Lincoln sat while the President was dying.\u0026nbsp; Back Parlor where politicians stayed in the aftermath. The room where Lincoln died.\u0026nbsp; Even though there is a bed in the room, the actual bed Lincoln was on is in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagohistory.org\/exhibition\/abraham-lincoln\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChicago History Museum\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENext to Petersen House is an education center with history and artifacts of the assassination and funeral of Lincoln.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4v4E_U0x28\/XMyQGwenhBI\/AAAAAAAARFA\/HE75bB0LWfEqwAONqS4Vm8-mxUIhqY3_gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BAssination%2BGrief-Cropped.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"917\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K4v4E_U0x28\/XMyQGwenhBI\/AAAAAAAARFA\/HE75bB0LWfEqwAONqS4Vm8-mxUIhqY3_gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BAssination%2BGrief-Cropped.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bU3nHdhNJYw\/XMyQ2XMz2QI\/AAAAAAAARFI\/5mEjvraGq2odN8-22s7QsLeDcd5TUz1WQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B02-Cropped.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1227\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bU3nHdhNJYw\/XMyQ2XMz2QI\/AAAAAAAARFI\/5mEjvraGq2odN8-22s7QsLeDcd5TUz1WQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B02-Cropped.jpg\" width=\"306\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVz6zXapOq4\/XMyRM-dX-BI\/AAAAAAAARFQ\/opZnVyB5wHEpubGWI3FDwwDbaAJ0GkMowCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVz6zXapOq4\/XMyRM-dX-BI\/AAAAAAAARFQ\/opZnVyB5wHEpubGWI3FDwwDbaAJ0GkMowCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S5tjo6EIqG4\/XMyRigPmDCI\/AAAAAAAARFY\/9RZgkW1tVJQAI2utXqM1cwRqs8WMDgfEACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B04.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S5tjo6EIqG4\/XMyRigPmDCI\/AAAAAAAARFY\/9RZgkW1tVJQAI2utXqM1cwRqs8WMDgfEACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B04.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Ua-iF0vlCo\/XMyRx97SwjI\/AAAAAAAARFc\/8tFg30DK1gIrlY4hGduE9w4dXMGzcehyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B05.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Ua-iF0vlCo\/XMyRx97SwjI\/AAAAAAAARFc\/8tFg30DK1gIrlY4hGduE9w4dXMGzcehyQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Lincoln%2BFuneral%2B05.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt the end of the Petersen House\/Ford's Theatre Education Center\u0026nbsp;tour, there\u0026nbsp;is a 34ft tall\u0026nbsp;a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/lincoln-book-tower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETower of Books\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E... all about Lincoln\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZMViy4UnkUo\/XMyS3BctjYI\/AAAAAAAARFs\/OgtuLA_xyQM0Tkcejwc8s_nLb35bWkJKACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2BEducation%2BCenter%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"469\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZMViy4UnkUo\/XMyS3BctjYI\/AAAAAAAARFs\/OgtuLA_xyQM0Tkcejwc8s_nLb35bWkJKACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2BEducation%2BCenter%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"340\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6kkl8khQMU\/XMyTf5s7CAI\/AAAAAAAARF0\/pdpQYKQY8iMti13awt82vaBqMThHPu1VwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Tower%2Bof%2BBooks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1037\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6kkl8khQMU\/XMyTf5s7CAI\/AAAAAAAARF0\/pdpQYKQY8iMti13awt82vaBqMThHPu1VwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BPetersen%2BHouse-Tower%2Bof%2BBooks.jpg\" width=\"258\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENational Mall\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe plan was to park at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unionstationdc.com\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUnion Station\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E and take the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dccirculator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDC Circulator\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E to the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nama\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENational Mall\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp; As they say, best laid plans...\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; I scrambled to find a parking garage (Thank goodness for smartphones!) that was a 20 minute walk from Union Station.\u0026nbsp; Luckily, the weather was nice.\u0026nbsp; It did curtail how late site seeing at the Mall was going to be.\u0026nbsp; For the months of March and April, the DC Circulator bus was free to ride.\u0026nbsp; Normally, it's just $1 to ride.\u0026nbsp; Just hop on and hop off at whatever spot you wanted to see.\u0026nbsp; All of the monuments and museums have free admission!\u0026nbsp; It definitely takes more than one day to see everything.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENational Museum of American History\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe only reason I wanted to go here was to see the First Lady dresses. It was so awesome!\u0026nbsp; I did think of Vickie at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3g9StOJyJBj5pRaxqcXc5A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReading and Stitching\u003C\/a\u003E... she loves 'fancy lady' dresses.\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oDADdX_TUlg\/XMyYiZTYOnI\/AAAAAAAARGA\/Dq-tAgx7yqohsivQv3LfvWF8I1wL16ThgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Caroline%2BHarrison%2B1889-1892%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"711\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oDADdX_TUlg\/XMyYiZTYOnI\/AAAAAAAARGA\/Dq-tAgx7yqohsivQv3LfvWF8I1wL16ThgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Caroline%2BHarrison%2B1889-1892%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECaroline Harrison 1889-1892\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksiqQ_jXvQ8\/XMyZDKN_s_I\/AAAAAAAARGI\/yZnMWT8KuEoWKcibY1k5CIaNHMsnT0ECwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Frances%2BCleveland%2B1893-1897%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"972\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksiqQ_jXvQ8\/XMyZDKN_s_I\/AAAAAAAARGI\/yZnMWT8KuEoWKcibY1k5CIaNHMsnT0ECwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Frances%2BCleveland%2B1893-1897%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"242\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFrances Cleveland 1893-1897\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qGc8hMTFpl0\/XMyZjq7ZHjI\/AAAAAAAARGU\/vrYPKfvXiJc9GI1QSwjN-sigr1vxoGoegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Lucy%2BHayes%2B1877-1881%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"711\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qGc8hMTFpl0\/XMyZjq7ZHjI\/AAAAAAAARGU\/vrYPKfvXiJc9GI1QSwjN-sigr1vxoGoegCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Lucy%2BHayes%2B1877-1881%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELucy Hayes 1877-1881\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2PjDyq81gsI\/XMyZ84AIDOI\/AAAAAAAARGc\/dq9CcIYPG_gzylADDWhlcMQTehkP6Ef2ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Mary%2BLincoln%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"646\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2PjDyq81gsI\/XMyZ84AIDOI\/AAAAAAAARGc\/dq9CcIYPG_gzylADDWhlcMQTehkP6Ef2ACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Mary%2BLincoln%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"247\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMary Todd Lincoln \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVYMRcSzee8\/XMyacVuz_bI\/AAAAAAAARGk\/lhCicfYbnzkIU0Kd8j5TmC8BAfLysZeNgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Mamie%2BEisenhower%2B1953-1961%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"653\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SVYMRcSzee8\/XMyacVuz_bI\/AAAAAAAARGk\/lhCicfYbnzkIU0Kd8j5TmC8BAfLysZeNgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Mamie%2BEisenhower%2B1953-1961%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"245\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMamie Eisenhower 1953-1961\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G3ayzRIzt8M\/XMybDZbeoFI\/AAAAAAAARGs\/c0_Gsgcid90qmj9nW9kzWmhAVqyFQ0x6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Michelle%2BObama%2B2009%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"662\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G3ayzRIzt8M\/XMybDZbeoFI\/AAAAAAAARGs\/c0_Gsgcid90qmj9nW9kzWmhAVqyFQ0x6wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-First%2BLady%2BDresses-Michelle%2BObama%2B2009%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMichelle Obama 2009\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThere were many, many more as well as several sets of White House china used during different presidencies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlso in this museum were the ruby red slippers from the movie, Wizard of Oz.\u0026nbsp; One of my favorite movies after Gone With The Wind.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8N8hgXF4CEg\/XMycT-p4KQI\/AAAAAAAARG4\/EhgZWBvLa3EkTFopem-TiY8B9ug-rN-MACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-Dorthys%2BSlippers%2BWizard%2Bof%2BOz%2B1939%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"560\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8N8hgXF4CEg\/XMycT-p4KQI\/AAAAAAAARG4\/EhgZWBvLa3EkTFopem-TiY8B9ug-rN-MACLcBGAs\/s320\/2019-04-24%2BNational%2BMuseum%2Bof%2BAmerican%2BHistory-Dorthys%2BSlippers%2BWizard%2Bof%2BOz%2B1939%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is\u0026nbsp;lots more in the museum, but since there was a time crunch I set out to see the things that really interested me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile in Washington, D.C., I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Ehad\u003C\/i\u003E to see the presidential memorials.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Washington Monument was closed due to renovations so I didn't get to go inside.\u0026nbsp; My two favorite photos:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GufkxTJXn4U\/XMyfM5BtXgI\/AAAAAAAARHE\/qJRzHYBROXwQbDcujSs99EdeDLTuhpvSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BMonument%2B%2526%2BInfinity%2BStatue%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"573\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GufkxTJXn4U\/XMyfM5BtXgI\/AAAAAAAARHE\/qJRzHYBROXwQbDcujSs99EdeDLTuhpvSQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BMonument%2B%2526%2BInfinity%2BStatue%2B01%2BLR.jpg\" width=\"278\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWashington Monument and Infinity Sculpture\u003Cbr \/\u003Elocated in front of Museum of American History\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YpbK1qc7HSE\/XMygQ37s2fI\/AAAAAAAARHQ\/w1NpkEcM-0wbM9BR7Iac9ddiaU3NFKpIwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BMonument%2B11%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YpbK1qc7HSE\/XMygQ37s2fI\/AAAAAAAARHQ\/w1NpkEcM-0wbM9BR7Iac9ddiaU3NFKpIwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BMonument%2B11%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView from the top of Lincoln Memorial\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBoth the Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial are\u0026nbsp;very awe inspiring.\u0026nbsp; When standing at the foot of the stairs, these monuments are so massive!\u0026nbsp; Of course, I climbed the stairs of each one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOiXu_rK_C4\/XMyiK0o_ZTI\/AAAAAAAARHc\/GKG7M1rJsxgYAVBBDpYlKOGp7TPCajJwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B06%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOiXu_rK_C4\/XMyiK0o_ZTI\/AAAAAAAARHc\/GKG7M1rJsxgYAVBBDpYlKOGp7TPCajJwACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B06%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJefferson Memorial\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gXeckBKbxok\/XMyic9hGIfI\/AAAAAAAARHk\/U5cmbh31HFwgDRwWKyRLJ9SbVBOn7YwpwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B12.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gXeckBKbxok\/XMyic9hGIfI\/AAAAAAAARHk\/U5cmbh31HFwgDRwWKyRLJ9SbVBOn7YwpwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B12.JPG\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThomas Jefferson's words are etched in marble \u003Cbr \/\u003Eon the inside walls\u0026nbsp;of the memorial\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWPONDBjSAk\/XMyjACkRNBI\/AAAAAAAARHs\/r4Rw0nqdbmYiq8Q13tQlcBEhTJ5Gia2gACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B07%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWPONDBjSAk\/XMyjACkRNBI\/AAAAAAAARHs\/r4Rw0nqdbmYiq8Q13tQlcBEhTJ5Gia2gACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BJefferson%2BMemorial%2B07%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAlso in the interior is a 19ft bronze statue of\u003Cbr \/\u003EThomas Jefferson\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o0qEcLLyYYA\/XMylPwr5aqI\/AAAAAAAARH4\/CC05o2M65Gk6r3HzjmTHP7NVMKqqG7U1wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B12%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o0qEcLLyYYA\/XMylPwr5aqI\/AAAAAAAARH4\/CC05o2M65Gk6r3HzjmTHP7NVMKqqG7U1wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B12%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELincoln Memorial.\u0026nbsp; It was spring break so there were lots of kids everywhere!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e5pTVmDHBKQ\/XMyl284UztI\/AAAAAAAARIA\/dQ_rNEX9jl0KvPJBo849fs_GA6aMhAlZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"646\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e5pTVmDHBKQ\/XMyl284UztI\/AAAAAAAARIA\/dQ_rNEX9jl0KvPJBo849fs_GA6aMhAlZACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"247\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside the memorial is also 19ft tall. With the pedestal, it weights 175 tons!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWalking to the bus stop, I noticed that all the state names are carved into the stone around the top perimeter of the memorial.\u0026nbsp; I found Illinois... how cool is that?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mwY2rhIkPE0\/XMynB504POI\/AAAAAAAARIM\/TlPcYsrUSXg8WFSMl4LUPHxxGj3dd-rfgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B09%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"635\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mwY2rhIkPE0\/XMynB504POI\/AAAAAAAARIM\/TlPcYsrUSXg8WFSMl4LUPHxxGj3dd-rfgCLcBGAs\/s320\/2019-04-24%2BLincoln%2BMemorial%2B09%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"302\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlso while in D.C., I saw the Capitol Building and the U.S. Court House.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ypFtFJw2_c\/XMyoacKo0AI\/AAAAAAAARIY\/66wv1BAnWIAE-joSbqN0gzyqoz2-sapFgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BDC-Capitol%2B07%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"405\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ypFtFJw2_c\/XMyoacKo0AI\/AAAAAAAARIY\/66wv1BAnWIAE-joSbqN0gzyqoz2-sapFgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BWashington%2BDC-Capitol%2B07%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--DAHtHafy6I\/XMypVZ9_5xI\/AAAAAAAARIk\/wgtqsINca5A98aZANL4Ek9Owl13EwmLHgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BUS%2BCourthouse%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"498\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--DAHtHafy6I\/XMypVZ9_5xI\/AAAAAAAARIk\/wgtqsINca5A98aZANL4Ek9Owl13EwmLHgCLcBGAs\/s320\/2019-04-24%2BUS%2BCourthouse%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"257\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs dusk set in, it was time to head to Tennessee.\u0026nbsp; If you can't tell, traffic is horrendous in Washington D.C., daylight or dusk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FcureA9__eA\/XMyqSJyd0_I\/AAAAAAAARIw\/Z1wggMAp9X8Bvdcxv_sQd8bypuioFd3WACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-24%2BLeaving%2BWashington%2BDC%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"326\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FcureA9__eA\/XMyqSJyd0_I\/AAAAAAAARIw\/Z1wggMAp9X8Bvdcxv_sQd8bypuioFd3WACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-24%2BLeaving%2BWashington%2BDC%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESee that car directly in front?\u0026nbsp; Not sure what the problem was, but it stopped right in the middle of the interstate and put it's flashers on.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; Ugh.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/285210519704696967\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=285210519704696967\u0026isPopup=true","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/285210519704696967"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/285210519704696967"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/05\/eight-states-in-nine-days-part-2.html","title":"Eight States in Nine Days - Part 2"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dSraES7IeyA\/XMyHymg9phI\/AAAAAAAARD0\/RmnBn1vhDRgpKfly3upvnHFuz4n_3hkCgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2019-04-24%2BFords%2BTheatre%2B18%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1174444428331582660"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-03T12:20:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-05-03T12:20:15.935-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vacation"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Eight States in Nine Days - Part 1"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAs I alluded in my previous post, I'm recently back from vacation.\u0026nbsp; Had a wonderful nine days away from work!\u0026nbsp; In those nine days, I traveled from Illinois to Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia,\u0026nbsp;Washington DC (technically not a state), and\u0026nbsp;Tennessee before working the interstate roads back to Illinois.\u0026nbsp; 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/video.g?token=AD6v5dwryl6XovHX34edNoq0kgWPnToMG3X3XxS7KWKRHhVp1lCf6Y03VoSlbfMrWxCazN8gd14q8o74wDU' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPassing through West Virginia, the clouds were touching the top of the mountains.\u0026nbsp; It was so cool!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gnVh6gZolwI\/XMxd0fYSiyI\/AAAAAAAARAk\/2Y6K3W0o2p8JMGqxWHKiU8RaEktSCXBtgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-19%2BCharleston%2BWV%2B02.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gnVh6gZolwI\/XMxd0fYSiyI\/AAAAAAAARAk\/2Y6K3W0o2p8JMGqxWHKiU8RaEktSCXBtgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-19%2BCharleston%2BWV%2B02.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESixteen hours later, I was in Virginia.\u0026nbsp; I was so happy to see my second Mom, Sue.\u0026nbsp; After greetings and hugs, luggage was unloaded, and to bed we went.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile in Virginia, I saw Yorktown Beach (again).\u0026nbsp; Weather was beautiful and people were actually swimming in the York River.\u0026nbsp; Not\u0026nbsp;in this section, though.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VMk3IEPJOfw\/XMxgdi2gAyI\/AAAAAAAARAw\/JkxiAyEfGp0rfzubK3YQ-fRQj5WAs1o4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BYorktown%2BBeach%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VMk3IEPJOfw\/XMxgdi2gAyI\/AAAAAAAARAw\/JkxiAyEfGp0rfzubK3YQ-fRQj5WAs1o4wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BYorktown%2BBeach%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe schooner Alliance is one of the Yorktown Saling Charts guests can book a ride.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqs-1Mp8RdQ\/XMxhaiKdiQI\/AAAAAAAARA8\/SH4i90zt2yQyqQHMweFo-ky6djqEpjUrACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BYorkdown%2BBeach-Alliance%2BBoat%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqs-1Mp8RdQ\/XMxhaiKdiQI\/AAAAAAAARA8\/SH4i90zt2yQyqQHMweFo-ky6djqEpjUrACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BYorkdown%2BBeach-Alliance%2BBoat%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCpafMnME3E\/XMxjFerx4uI\/AAAAAAAARBI\/CPrqltgr9KE0IDtfb1Qrih_hCjYhph67wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BYorktown%2BWindmill%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCpafMnME3E\/XMxjFerx4uI\/AAAAAAAARBI\/CPrqltgr9KE0IDtfb1Qrih_hCjYhph67wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BYorktown%2BWindmill%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt was fun walking along the boardwalk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8aa_gOer4VY\/XMxkgWZzGJI\/AAAAAAAARBU\/FE6_eB4FCbcw1IWuf85y3HZThbihNIz9wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9949%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8aa_gOer4VY\/XMxkgWZzGJI\/AAAAAAAARBU\/FE6_eB4FCbcw1IWuf85y3HZThbihNIz9wCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_9949%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hdNtWDuWiDw\/XMxlDt4UsQI\/AAAAAAAARBc\/ReQu6sEHEZw0QEiEM7Kz1a4uegYXEgIQgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9950%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hdNtWDuWiDw\/XMxlDt4UsQI\/AAAAAAAARBc\/ReQu6sEHEZw0QEiEM7Kz1a4uegYXEgIQgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_9950%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gd6HJpX538Q\/XMxlDgCwgKI\/AAAAAAAARBg\/aidXawmIUisxzKQ8jqAoWqid5ZJOddJ7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_9955%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"342\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gd6HJpX538Q\/XMxlDgCwgKI\/AAAAAAAARBg\/aidXawmIUisxzKQ8jqAoWqid5ZJOddJ7ACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_9955%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn one of the used bookstores on the boardwalk, there was a cross stitched map of the U.S.\u0026nbsp; It was about\u0026nbsp;3 1\/2 feet wide.\u0026nbsp; I was so tempted to ask \"How much?\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gFOPWj6JW2Q\/XMxni2qqtmI\/AAAAAAAARB8\/IihBi1VVl8g4IA8FiqDPW-xSJm7wR1DjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BCross%2BStitch%2Bin%2B2nd%2BHand%2BBookstore%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"377\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gFOPWj6JW2Q\/XMxni2qqtmI\/AAAAAAAARB8\/IihBi1VVl8g4IA8FiqDPW-xSJm7wR1DjgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BCross%2BStitch%2Bin%2B2nd%2BHand%2BBookstore%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;Coleman\u0026nbsp;bridge is a double swing bridge that spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5Y0IZZq2KU\/XMxmMre4CqI\/AAAAAAAARBw\/viZVV6zl7RYYFgw06jYbZaCZCLpuCgdtgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BGeorge%2BP%2BColeman%2BMemorial%2BBridge%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5Y0IZZq2KU\/XMxmMre4CqI\/AAAAAAAARBw\/viZVV6zl7RYYFgw06jYbZaCZCLpuCgdtgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BGeorge%2BP%2BColeman%2BMemorial%2BBridge%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHad the fish lunch at one of the many restaurants on the boardwalk.\u0026nbsp; The outside seating overlooked the river with the bridge to the left and docked Alliance on the right.\u0026nbsp;Largest piece of fish I've ever been served!\u0026nbsp; Seeing as it was lunch time, I expected a plate about 1\/3 the size.\u0026nbsp; It was so good, though.\u0026nbsp; Yummo!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-trh1SApWQ04\/XMxovdiEcJI\/AAAAAAAARCI\/D1nVfct0wWYXFW6ePgrVMDq8LlfWDvMaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-22%2BLunch%2Bat%2BYorktown%2BBeach%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"380\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-trh1SApWQ04\/XMxovdiEcJI\/AAAAAAAARCI\/D1nVfct0wWYXFW6ePgrVMDq8LlfWDvMaQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-22%2BLunch%2Bat%2BYorktown%2BBeach%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EOn another day, a trip to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMariner's Museum\u003C\/a\u003E in Newport News was made. There is an excellent 3D movie... the museum and movie was only $7!\u0026nbsp; Well worth a trip if you're in the area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oigrtpNg0w4\/XMxvD31LDUI\/AAAAAAAARCU\/F18RtOQhzd8WBUa0ahM7fGutkBeGqQHHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-20%2BMariners%2BMuseum%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"350\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oigrtpNg0w4\/XMxvD31LDUI\/AAAAAAAARCU\/F18RtOQhzd8WBUa0ahM7fGutkBeGqQHHwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-20%2BMariners%2BMuseum%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENear 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WwHjVLS6Lyo\/XMxwKzi3cZI\/AAAAAAAARCg\/KenVmsukXv4XhuElRv_pbbEEwiZ-yz_KwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-20%2BWalking%2BPath-Mariners%2BMuseum%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WwHjVLS6Lyo\/XMxwKzi3cZI\/AAAAAAAARCg\/KenVmsukXv4XhuElRv_pbbEEwiZ-yz_KwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-20%2BWalking%2BPath-Mariners%2BMuseum%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gHHzOfAv1Q8\/XMxwObOWziI\/AAAAAAAARCk\/O9xKzdxv_Koa4Kj-mHyVXle1gtxisIaoACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-20%2BTurtles%2Bat%2BMariners%2BMuseum%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gHHzOfAv1Q8\/XMxwObOWziI\/AAAAAAAARCk\/O9xKzdxv_Koa4Kj-mHyVXle1gtxisIaoACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-20%2BTurtles%2Bat%2BMariners%2BMuseum%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EEaster Sunday was spent at my Mama Bear's house. We had turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy.\u0026nbsp; Her friend, Ben, made a homemade apple tart which was very good.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EThe Easter bunny left something on Mama Bear's front step.\u0026nbsp; I wonder what it could be?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dEfs3av93X0\/XMxxPO9ImVI\/AAAAAAAARC0\/zL11blT2sF8PYxMUb9zlWAu_ubDf-rg5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-21%2BEaster%2BGift%2Bfor%2BSue%2BV%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"654\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dEfs3av93X0\/XMxxPO9ImVI\/AAAAAAAARC0\/zL11blT2sF8PYxMUb9zlWAu_ubDf-rg5QCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-21%2BEaster%2BGift%2Bfor%2BSue%2BV%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"366\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Oh, look... It's a mug and mug rug!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-olceTfhfmVk\/XMxxqz9e_pI\/AAAAAAAARDA\/w7fJt_dyYGczl_Cu3xeITIvPgK_PJOlyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-11%2BMug%2BMat%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"487\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-olceTfhfmVk\/XMxxqz9e_pI\/AAAAAAAARDA\/w7fJt_dyYGczl_Cu3xeITIvPgK_PJOlyQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-11%2BMug%2BMat%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYLGfGsqkgA\/XMxyVMBMTLI\/AAAAAAAARDQ\/Xt753f3Ya7cdeV1KDbRM3gubRD9jijdJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-16%2BMug%2BMat%2BLabel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1057\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYLGfGsqkgA\/XMxyVMBMTLI\/AAAAAAAARDQ\/Xt753f3Ya7cdeV1KDbRM3gubRD9jijdJACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-16%2BMug%2BMat%2BLabel.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E**If you look at the ribbon embellishments on the Easter bag, you may notice I used fabrics from the mug rug.\u0026nbsp; Cute, eh?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Easter bunny found me in Virginia and left me this lovely chart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORk_XNLZo7M\/XMx39jgZPwI\/AAAAAAAARDk\/7nbU6U48gJYo6sniWYdklSlz0zMJtCARQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-23%2BLiberty%2BNotes%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"366\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORk_XNLZo7M\/XMx39jgZPwI\/AAAAAAAARDk\/7nbU6U48gJYo6sniWYdklSlz0zMJtCARQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-23%2BLiberty%2BNotes%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"243\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStay tuned for the next installment of my vacation adventure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1174444428331582660\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=1174444428331582660\u0026isPopup=true","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1174444428331582660"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1174444428331582660"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/05\/eight-states-in-nine-days-part-1.html","title":"Eight States in Nine Days - Part 1"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gnVh6gZolwI\/XMxd0fYSiyI\/AAAAAAAARAk\/2Y6K3W0o2p8JMGqxWHKiU8RaEktSCXBtgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2019-04-19%2BCharleston%2BWV%2B02.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1260889084733922589"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-02T07:51:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-05-02T08:01:38.998-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vacation"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Stitching and Stashing on Vacation"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHello friends and readers!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI'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!\u0026nbsp; More on that in another post.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile I was on vacation, I stitched and stashed.\u0026nbsp; What and where?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI stitched on Swallows, which I am finishing up for a stitching friend, Debby in VA (no blog).\u0026nbsp; The section I'm working on has been challenging because there are blossoms and leaves randomly placed in the middle of \u003Cstrike\u003Enowhere\u003C\/strike\u003E of the white fabric.\u0026nbsp; Lots of stops and starts so that that dark thread doesn't show from the back.\u0026nbsp; I don't know why I hadn't thought of gridding this area sooner, but it sure did make stitching much easier.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WVTK0pnl6I4\/XMmrJjoS8nI\/AAAAAAAAQ_U\/lOa8GEWDMwURrWwWwjPnaloEXD9IqelNACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-05-01%2BSwallows%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1008\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WVTK0pnl6I4\/XMmrJjoS8nI\/AAAAAAAAQ_U\/lOa8GEWDMwURrWwWwjPnaloEXD9IqelNACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-05-01%2BSwallows%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"316\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOverall look of the piece so far.\u0026nbsp; I'm hoping it'll go much faster now that the leaves and blossoms are done.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HrZHoWe2URg\/XMmrJl3osxI\/AAAAAAAAQ_Q\/o3ny4S_4ns0WKh5afbt8X1oBjDPjVjbcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-05-01%2BSwallows%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1069\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HrZHoWe2URg\/XMmrJl3osxI\/AAAAAAAAQ_Q\/o3ny4S_4ns0WKh5afbt8X1oBjDPjVjbcwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-05-01%2BSwallows%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"298\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile in Virginia, I did some stashing at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/dyeing2stitch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDyeing to Stitch\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; If you're ever in the area, it's worth the visit.\u0026nbsp; The store clerks were very friendly and helpful.\u0026nbsp; Must be that southern charm :)\u0026nbsp; The charts are well organized.\u0026nbsp; An entire wall is covered in lovely specialty fibers.\u0026nbsp; Lots and lots of model stitching!\u0026nbsp; Their website really does not do the store justice.\u0026nbsp; I did some major damage to my credit card!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_zQCfCRiHaI\/XMmueehYJNI\/AAAAAAAAQ_k\/jgszNR5lkeICriwlJggwIfv7PYzW6lT8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-23%2BStash%2Bfrom%2BDyeing%2Bto%2BStitch%2B01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1255\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_zQCfCRiHaI\/XMmueehYJNI\/AAAAAAAAQ_k\/jgszNR5lkeICriwlJggwIfv7PYzW6lT8QCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-23%2BStash%2Bfrom%2BDyeing%2Bto%2BStitch%2B01.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1wxxZrFWUIs\/XMmuecMSOtI\/AAAAAAAAQ_o\/qnggBlEjPHoIqexet9DhwTF6cPH-QD8ZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-23%2BStash%2Bfrom%2BDyeing%2Bto%2BStitch%2B02.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1135\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1wxxZrFWUIs\/XMmuecMSOtI\/AAAAAAAAQ_o\/qnggBlEjPHoIqexet9DhwTF6cPH-QD8ZgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-23%2BStash%2Bfrom%2BDyeing%2Bto%2BStitch%2B02.jpg\" width=\"281\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn the drive from Virginia to Tennessee, I stitched on the Land of Liberty by Shepherds Bush kit I bought at Dyeing to Stitch.\u0026nbsp; I finished it crossing the border to Tennessee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IU16RaxXxts\/XMmvJyKMnJI\/AAAAAAAAQ_w\/p-LAlbPwVgUWBsMuOxpn_KhCymgImTFxQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-25%2BLand%2Bof%2BLiberty%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"945\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IU16RaxXxts\/XMmvJyKMnJI\/AAAAAAAAQ_w\/p-LAlbPwVgUWBsMuOxpn_KhCymgImTFxQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-25%2BLand%2Bof%2BLiberty%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn the Pigeon Forge\/Gatlinburg TN area is another needlework store,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dixiedarlin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDixie Darlin\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; The store is adorable!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-P0kgHY_oul0\/XMrnsY_3u7I\/AAAAAAAARAU\/BjJjjNIO_c8Wy33nW5yJncvVN1ycZQ72QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-04-026%2BDixie%2BDarlin%2BNeedlework%2BShop%2BPigeon%2BForge%2BTN%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"401\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-P0kgHY_oul0\/XMrnsY_3u7I\/AAAAAAAARAU\/BjJjjNIO_c8Wy33nW5yJncvVN1ycZQ72QCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-04-026%2BDixie%2BDarlin%2BNeedlework%2BShop%2BPigeon%2BForge%2BTN%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt\u0026nbsp;also is\u0026nbsp;filled with lots of models.\u0026nbsp; I noticed they had a lot of Mill Hill kits as well as Dimensions.\u0026nbsp; Just like Dyeing to Stitch, their website really doesn't do the store justice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThey didn't have two items I was looking for, but offered to order them and mail to me:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3C3MKV8m4yI\/XMrl0PMzzoI\/AAAAAAAAQ_8\/hwpCYVIl8nM0ndFlBt4hlJt-MsAceRT6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Harvest%2BHome%2BMill%2BHill%2BMH14-4203.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3C3MKV8m4yI\/XMrl0PMzzoI\/AAAAAAAAQ_8\/hwpCYVIl8nM0ndFlBt4hlJt-MsAceRT6wCLcBGAs\/s320\/Harvest%2BHome%2BMill%2BHill%2BMH14-4203.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHarvest Home by Mill Hill\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-In4fdtKR4Vo\/XMrl9LT-23I\/AAAAAAAARAA\/tHcCAvp4pg0z37dUHKXuDuIEBdFnG18_QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/PSSAmericanSamplerMODEL.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"630\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-In4fdtKR4Vo\/XMrl9LT-23I\/AAAAAAAARAA\/tHcCAvp4pg0z37dUHKXuDuIEBdFnG18_QCLcBGAs\/s400\/PSSAmericanSamplerMODEL.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAmerican Sampler by Plum Street Samplers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI 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).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z3lMWaoNr7M\/XMrngW_oFYI\/AAAAAAAARAQ\/Vvs_P2C35NQApWC0NxHALrWbGGmTsz5iACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Stash%2Bfrom%2BDixie%2BDarlin%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z3lMWaoNr7M\/XMrngW_oFYI\/AAAAAAAARAQ\/Vvs_P2C35NQApWC0NxHALrWbGGmTsz5iACLcBGAs\/s400\/Stash%2Bfrom%2BDixie%2BDarlin%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1260889084733922589\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=1260889084733922589\u0026isPopup=true","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1260889084733922589"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1260889084733922589"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/05\/stitching-and-stashing-on-vacation.html","title":"Stitching and Stashing on Vacation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WVTK0pnl6I4\/XMmrJjoS8nI\/AAAAAAAAQ_U\/lOa8GEWDMwURrWwWwjPnaloEXD9IqelNACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2019-05-01%2BSwallows%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-2345078968545476868"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-13T11:46:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-13T14:02:42.116-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Snail Mail Ain't What It Used To Be"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn all my years of doing mailart (about 12 or so), I've never had one go missing or arrived damaged.\u0026nbsp; As they say, \"\u003Ci\u003EAll good things must come to an end.\u003C\/i\u003E\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you've kept up with reading my blog, you may recall back in June I finished a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/06\/quaker-mailart-exchange.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQuaker mailart\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;  As a result of that post, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/debthehappystitcher.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDeb H in TX\u003C\/a\u003E 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.\u0026nbsp; Her end went just fine!\u0026nbsp; I received a  beautiful mailart envelope from her:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pjr2JMaiX7I\/W8YJ2gkR5SI\/AAAAAAAAQ08\/uqx0TmjtIK8gMiL80hp1dYciSZ06qc9MgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-09-17%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BDeb%2Bin%2BTX%2BFront.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1249\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pjr2JMaiX7I\/W8YJ2gkR5SI\/AAAAAAAAQ08\/uqx0TmjtIK8gMiL80hp1dYciSZ06qc9MgCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-09-17%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BDeb%2Bin%2BTX%2BFront.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-es8ddVIzLRw\/W8YJ7g0tXTI\/AAAAAAAAQ1A\/ZuIkw36x1JQBh61q8nFy0Vw7gEEqCgL9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-09-17%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BDeb%2Bin%2BTX%2BBack.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1261\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-es8ddVIzLRw\/W8YJ7g0tXTI\/AAAAAAAAQ1A\/ZuIkw36x1JQBh61q8nFy0Vw7gEEqCgL9ACLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-09-17%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BDeb%2Bin%2BTX%2BBack.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EShe sent along some wonderful\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E goodies, but I forgot to take a photo before I put them all away\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Even her hubby got in on the fun and got me a Texas quarter\/postage stamp set -- very cool!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDid I mention all good things must come to an end?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI stitched up my mailart for Deb and sent it  off.\u0026nbsp; It never made it to her. It got hung up  in Houston.\u0026nbsp; When I sent a screen shot of the address on the mailart,  Deb informed me I had the wrong zip code.\u0026nbsp; I transposed to numbers which  is why it ended up in Houston.... Ugh!\u0026nbsp; And, this was after I told her  I'd never had one go missing.\u0026nbsp; Technically, it didn't go missing... LoL.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt  was a lonnnggg two week journey from Houston back to me.\u0026nbsp; Thank  goodness for tracking info!\u0026nbsp; 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\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ebe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Efore heading to my house.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI rushed home that day excited to fix the zip code and send it back out.\u0026nbsp; I opened the mailbox to find this:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8MgOabIQQAw\/W8iQD0_RRQI\/AAAAAAAAQ1Q\/7n3VZf2qti0jwQpq0Zf4RzYLmsd8Ctc2wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-10-16%2BDamaged%2BMailart-LowRes%2BBlur.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"589\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8MgOabIQQAw\/W8iQD0_RRQI\/AAAAAAAAQ1Q\/7n3VZf2qti0jwQpq0Zf4RzYLmsd8Ctc2wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-10-16%2BDamaged%2BMailart-LowRes%2BBlur.jpg\" width=\"337\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDespite being in plastic and hand canceled (non-machineable), it looks like it got stuck in a machine or caught in something.\u0026nbsp; It was REALLY dirty!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENow that it has arrived safe and sound in TX, I can show what I created. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThankfully, the front wasn't damaged or dirty.\u0026nbsp; I was able to save it and re-stitch the back.\u0026nbsp; I was so pleased that you can't even tell I had to cut it apart and re-do it.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u0026nbsp; I will be using this method again. It's so fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FqT7nu42Mwo\/XH1V6iNFe2I\/AAAAAAAAQ60\/oTVxhK_9yHkMXFtNr2CSfktDPzORVB6yQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B02.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1240\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FqT7nu42Mwo\/XH1V6iNFe2I\/AAAAAAAAQ60\/oTVxhK_9yHkMXFtNr2CSfktDPzORVB6yQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B02.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECan't even tell I had to cut off the back and redo it.\u0026nbsp; I'm pleased as punch about it since I've never had to do it before now. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHere's what the front looks like:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6X3sKLAeH8g\/XH1WvWwFHzI\/AAAAAAAAQ68\/8wT4FY1en4EJMWW7OjbrIuy69exZtO6hwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1219\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6X3sKLAeH8g\/XH1WvWwFHzI\/AAAAAAAAQ68\/8wT4FY1en4EJMWW7OjbrIuy69exZtO6hwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B01.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe button is from the Feathered Friends set by Dress It Up.\u0026nbsp; The stamps are from when I originally mailed it last September.\u0026nbsp; I'm ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to repair it and get it back out in the mail.\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, Deb has been very patient.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvXc8pFJSyw\/XH1XXmzKubI\/AAAAAAAAQ7E\/3XVHGlvGTLEiP6galWjcWNjRm-tBwCNgQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B03.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1236\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvXc8pFJSyw\/XH1XXmzKubI\/AAAAAAAAQ7E\/3XVHGlvGTLEiP6galWjcWNjRm-tBwCNgQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Mailart%2Bfor%2BDeb%2BH%2Bin%2BTX%2B03.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI also tried a new method of closing up the sides of the envelope. Normally, I whip stitch the sides closed.\u0026nbsp; This time, I used a decorative stitch on my sewing machine.\u0026nbsp; I really like how it turned out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis mailart was created by combining several charts and changing colors to coordinate.\u0026nbsp; For the front, I used Sing for the USA by Brittercup Designs.\u0026nbsp; The fence was widened the fence so it would span the width of the envelope and added an additional clump of\u0026nbsp; flowers.\u0026nbsp; The back is a combination of Land That I Love and God Bless America -- both by Lizzie Kate.\u0026nbsp; I stitched it on 28ct hand-dyed linen with DMC floss.\u0026nbsp; To add a little sparkle, I used Kreinik Blending Filament #091 on the stars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2345078968545476868\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=2345078968545476868\u0026isPopup=true","title":"19 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2345078968545476868"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2345078968545476868"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/snail-mail-aint-what-it-used-to-be.html","title":"Snail Mail Ain't What It Used To Be"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pjr2JMaiX7I\/W8YJ2gkR5SI\/AAAAAAAAQ08\/uqx0TmjtIK8gMiL80hp1dYciSZ06qc9MgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2018-09-17%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BDeb%2Bin%2BTX%2BFront.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"19"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-1106740739578973561"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-04T12:42:00.002-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-04T13:35:41.507-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"deborah markham"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RIP Deborah"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qW0rFFiSjyE\/XH1xakon7KI\/AAAAAAAAQ-E\/sbdJdQThd_MNLTpEwQSlk5VQCwpUwAxeQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-03-25%2BDeborah%2BMarkham%2B%2526%2BMe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"754\" data-original-width=\"526\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qW0rFFiSjyE\/XH1xakon7KI\/AAAAAAAAQ-E\/sbdJdQThd_MNLTpEwQSlk5VQCwpUwAxeQCLcBGAs\/s320\/2018-03-25%2BDeborah%2BMarkham%2B%2526%2BMe.jpg\" width=\"223\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt's with a sad heart that I writing about a stitching friend, Deborah Markham, who passed away on February 22nd.\u0026nbsp; You may have known her from Yahoo stitching groups, her blog (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/dmarkham.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHere\u003C\/a\u003E), or from Facebook.\u0026nbsp; She was a friend to many, a wonderful hostess, a fighter, and created beautiful cross stitch.\u0026nbsp; I had the pleasure of meeting her and her husband Max (RIP) on several occasions:\u0026nbsp; With Wanda, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/you-just-never-know.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWith Nancy\u003C\/a\u003E, and a few visits on my own to both her home and when she lived at Sarah Harding.\u0026nbsp; Deborah's obituaries can been seen \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.papefh.com\/obituary\/deborah-c-markham-1551306281-0.77753400\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/obituaries.clintonherald.com\/obituary\/deborah-markham-1950-2019-1072833641\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; RIP, my friend.\u0026nbsp; You will be missed by many.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1106740739578973561\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=1106740739578973561\u0026isPopup=true","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1106740739578973561"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/1106740739578973561"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/rip-deborah.html","title":"RIP Deborah"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qW0rFFiSjyE\/XH1xakon7KI\/AAAAAAAAQ-E\/sbdJdQThd_MNLTpEwQSlk5VQCwpUwAxeQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2018-03-25%2BDeborah%2BMarkham%2B%2526%2BMe.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-151937279240293673"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-04T12:15:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-04T13:29:22.104-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quilting"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Finish and a Close One"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENIGHT LIGHTS QUILT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI used a decorative stitch to add the binding and quilted the borders perpendicular.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TyT9IU_k2Gs\/XH1s6hWAfYI\/AAAAAAAAQ9s\/cFXXk348We8KFKg4r0dY81iM5EWqchHvQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-02-10%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt%2BBorder%2Band%2BBinding.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1093\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TyT9IU_k2Gs\/XH1s6hWAfYI\/AAAAAAAAQ9s\/cFXXk348We8KFKg4r0dY81iM5EWqchHvQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-02-10%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt%2BBorder%2Band%2BBinding.jpg\" width=\"272\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI started this quilt before I enrolled in the Beginner's Class.\u0026nbsp; Before the class, I was self-taught using books and YouTube.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI finished this quilt on my own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gwqD1_6TZVk\/XH1s_zRw1EI\/AAAAAAAAQ9w\/WGUK_sBiS6EGdaAU-fwawxRpryHm7DV-QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-03-04%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gwqD1_6TZVk\/XH1s_zRw1EI\/AAAAAAAAQ9w\/WGUK_sBiS6EGdaAU-fwawxRpryHm7DV-QCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-03-04%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWho knew quilts were supposed to have labels?\u0026nbsp; Not me!\u0026nbsp; I made one with my sewing machine.\u0026nbsp; It's not an embroidery machine but does have alphabet and decorative stitches.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vETFt_ZTTSU\/XH1tSJ_6FRI\/AAAAAAAAQ94\/X0xY1Hn60uIceNK9T8Y2z3cdDdh1YwArQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-03-04%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt%2BLabel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"986\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vETFt_ZTTSU\/XH1tSJ_6FRI\/AAAAAAAAQ94\/X0xY1Hn60uIceNK9T8Y2z3cdDdh1YwArQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-03-04%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt%2BLabel.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt's not perfect, but it's so cheerful and makes me smile.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBEGINNER QUILT CLASS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESince the weather has been so \u003Cstrike\u003Ecrappy\u003C\/strike\u003E  dangerous, quilt class was cancelled two weeks in a row, then it was  Valentine's Day so no class.\u0026nbsp; Week three class was on February 21st.\u0026nbsp; In  week three, we learned how to square up our blocks, sew the blocks into  rows, and then sew the rows together.\u0026nbsp; This is what I got done in  class:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0I19llqDpok\/XH1pJoYpZ7I\/AAAAAAAAQ9M\/_3XjyTEHu64FsWx2f7Zv_rFo14xphsORACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-02-21%2BWeek%2B3%2BQuilt%2BClass.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"621\" data-original-width=\"1483\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0I19llqDpok\/XH1pJoYpZ7I\/AAAAAAAAQ9M\/_3XjyTEHu64FsWx2f7Zv_rFo14xphsORACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-02-21%2BWeek%2B3%2BQuilt%2BClass.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI  finished my \"homework\" and added borders.\u0026nbsp; I made my quilt a lot larger  than the 30x30\" quilt the rest of the class is doing.\u0026nbsp; I wanted to be  able to use my quilt as a blanket not wall hanging.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wq5RDGsEZKI\/XH1p27vaH4I\/AAAAAAAAQ9U\/DH5PC3MY2R83Iyp4gSQIRM5NjclX88T9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-30%2B9%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wq5RDGsEZKI\/XH1p27vaH4I\/AAAAAAAAQ9U\/DH5PC3MY2R83Iyp4gSQIRM5NjclX88T9ACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-30%2B9%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter I added borders, I realized one of the squares is not like the others.\u0026nbsp; Can you find it?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dg73HULyGFE\/XH1qWI8f95I\/AAAAAAAAQ9g\/PTvNiI2jt9g8fI4ZXNDjJW1yjDurJBH5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-02-24%2B9%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1089\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dg73HULyGFE\/XH1qWI8f95I\/AAAAAAAAQ9g\/PTvNiI2jt9g8fI4ZXNDjJW1yjDurJBH5gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-02-24%2B9%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOur  next class is this Thursday.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/151937279240293673\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=151937279240293673\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/151937279240293673"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/151937279240293673"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/a-finish-and-close-one.html","title":"A Finish and a Close One"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TyT9IU_k2Gs\/XH1s6hWAfYI\/AAAAAAAAQ9s\/cFXXk348We8KFKg4r0dY81iM5EWqchHvQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2019-02-10%2BNight%2BLights%2BQuilt%2BBorder%2Band%2BBinding.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-8843031727937353460"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-04T11:56:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-04T12:45:22.200-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"weather"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mother Nature Has Been Very Angry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI think someone took Mother Nature's PMS meds.\u0026nbsp; This has been one LONG winter.\u0026nbsp; Spring cannot come soon enough!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 12:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Snowed most of the day. Roads were terrible.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jeHlENp_mSU\/XH1bGiLAcII\/AAAAAAAAQ7Q\/xOQHYodm_DEVGDmPAkxLqAUkdQc-TFhHgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Tyra.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1146\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jeHlENp_mSU\/XH1bGiLAcII\/AAAAAAAAQ7Q\/xOQHYodm_DEVGDmPAkxLqAUkdQc-TFhHgCLcBGAs\/s320\/Tyra.jpg\" width=\"229\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 19:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; More snow.\u0026nbsp; Three hours of shoveling and snowblowing.\u0026nbsp; Even Tyra wasn't happy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJanuary 21:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; Actual temperature -15F.\u0026nbsp; Windchill temp -20F\u0026nbsp; Brrr!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 22:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; 25F warmer. Winter storm warning from 9am until 4am on January 23rd.\u0026nbsp; 4-8\" snow accumulation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 23:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Fog and -20 to -30F windchill temperatures.\u0026nbsp; We ended up with 5\" of snow.\u0026nbsp; Two hours of shoveling and snowblowing before work and two hours after work.\u0026nbsp; The upside?\u0026nbsp; I racked up over 20K steps according to Fitbit.\u0026nbsp; Another 4-6\" forecasted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6mvuVfuZPE\/XH1cfnaCeaI\/AAAAAAAAQ7c\/w3_0T1JEVRce86_zpvkGGnj0biYntPJmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Air%2BHurts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1123\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6mvuVfuZPE\/XH1cfnaCeaI\/AAAAAAAAQ7c\/w3_0T1JEVRce86_zpvkGGnj0biYntPJmACLcBGAs\/s320\/Air%2BHurts.jpg\" width=\"307\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJanuary 25:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Actual temperature -18F with windchill temps of -20F to -35F.\u0026nbsp; 28F below normal.\u0026nbsp; We had a windchill advisory\/warning until Noon.\u0026nbsp; High temperature on this day:\u0026nbsp; 2F.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 26:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Actual temperature -9F.\u0026nbsp; Freakin' cold!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 28:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; More snow.\u0026nbsp; My area received 6-8\".\u0026nbsp; Took me three hours to clear my driveway before going to work.\u0026nbsp; The upside?\u0026nbsp; 17F temperature.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vnJKT7EK8yU\/XH1eAiWLYZI\/AAAAAAAAQ7o\/pd2DVtzFbe4nPACO-24iV_C4RABKYUSXQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-28%2BSidewalk%2BSnow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1215\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vnJKT7EK8yU\/XH1eAiWLYZI\/AAAAAAAAQ7o\/pd2DVtzFbe4nPACO-24iV_C4RABKYUSXQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-28%2BSidewalk%2BSnow.jpg\" width=\"302\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter clearing the driveway and sidewalk, I came home to this thanks to the street department.\u0026nbsp; Grrrr!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdAmPbf0RCk\/XH1ekOnu2kI\/AAAAAAAAQ7w\/_gHq-MKZiz4kkGPRBMIqf-IByIEhj9E_gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-28%2BSnowbank%2BLight.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1072\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdAmPbf0RCk\/XH1ekOnu2kI\/AAAAAAAAQ7w\/_gHq-MKZiz4kkGPRBMIqf-IByIEhj9E_gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-28%2BSnowbank%2BLight.jpg\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThere's a yard light in there somewhere!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn case you're not familiar with Illinois winter weather, here's some humor for you:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZImMJxw_fi4\/XH1fEH5sxTI\/AAAAAAAAQ78\/kWyOj3E3lZ4Ph_P98EiH3BwdrGV5GVtEgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Illinois%2BWinter%2BPoem.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"866\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZImMJxw_fi4\/XH1fEH5sxTI\/AAAAAAAAQ78\/kWyOj3E3lZ4Ph_P98EiH3BwdrGV5GVtEgCLcBGAs\/s400\/Illinois%2BWinter%2BPoem.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 29:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Windchill temps of -26F.\u0026nbsp; The governor issued a State of Emergency.\u0026nbsp; Lots of businesses and of course schools closed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 30:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Windchill temperatures of -45F to -55F.\u0026nbsp; I stayed home from work.\u0026nbsp; I did not want to risk being at work and then not have my car start.\u0026nbsp; Instant brain freeze when I went outside.\u0026nbsp; I had everything covered except for my eyes and forehead.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJanuary 31:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; -35F actual temperature. These negative temperatures were getting SO old!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4RhYK94GZqE\/XH1gHyh6p-I\/AAAAAAAAQ8I\/xOElvz7kukkSM8mvKB7lb1b7_WxiUP0kACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-31%2BTemperature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4RhYK94GZqE\/XH1gHyh6p-I\/AAAAAAAAQ8I\/xOElvz7kukkSM8mvKB7lb1b7_WxiUP0kACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-31%2BTemperature.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 1:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Three more inches of snow overnight.\u0026nbsp; Actual temperature -1F.\u0026nbsp; I could only shovel snow for an hour at a time before having to go back in the house to warm up.\u0026nbsp; Two hours after getting to work, it snowed again.\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, the latest snowfalls have been light and fluffy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 5:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Freezing rain and sleet.\u0026nbsp; Another winter advisory until Feb 6th.\u0026nbsp; 6\/10th of an inch of ice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 6:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; \"Walk Like A Penguin\" day!\u0026nbsp; I put down over 100lbs of salt in an attempt to get rid of the ice.\u0026nbsp; I wore my strap-on spikes.\u0026nbsp; They are worth their weight in gold to be able to walk over ice.\u0026nbsp; More freezing rain overnight!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RqZmae2JDM8\/XH1hVOi-ihI\/AAAAAAAAQ8U\/8rYvw0C-rgATwefDqUEMdrhyv6APGCVcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Boot%2BSpikes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RqZmae2JDM8\/XH1hVOi-ihI\/AAAAAAAAQ8U\/8rYvw0C-rgATwefDqUEMdrhyv6APGCVcwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Boot%2BSpikes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 7:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Power went out at work due to ice.\u0026nbsp; My backyard looked like an ice rink.\u0026nbsp; Another 100lbs of salt used up trying to keep the ice at bay on my driveway.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mJ2Mqmms1Jg\/XH1iXrnLuzI\/AAAAAAAAQ8g\/O23jLFSGSCo27arAAzLLzjL6b0QNNd3vwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/2019-02-07%2BBackyard%2BIce.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mJ2Mqmms1Jg\/XH1iXrnLuzI\/AAAAAAAAQ8g\/O23jLFSGSCo27arAAzLLzjL6b0QNNd3vwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/2019-02-07%2BBackyard%2BIce.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CY8u1e4TuZk\/XH1iXhfmZKI\/AAAAAAAAQ8k\/D00SutKioTs2VGk_vp27J9meKmEWz-CJgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/2019-02-07%2BIce%2Bon%2BShrubs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CY8u1e4TuZk\/XH1iXhfmZKI\/AAAAAAAAQ8k\/D00SutKioTs2VGk_vp27J9meKmEWz-CJgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/2019-02-07%2BIce%2Bon%2BShrubs.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEccr2QFnNM\/XH1ihZJsh-I\/AAAAAAAAQ8o\/RrM-bZi4QLwhm3U8ryB56FmivZpyds9agCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-02-07%2BIce%2Bon%2BLamp%2BPost.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEccr2QFnNM\/XH1ihZJsh-I\/AAAAAAAAQ8o\/RrM-bZi4QLwhm3U8ryB56FmivZpyds9agCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-02-07%2BIce%2Bon%2BLamp%2BPost.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 8:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; 40mph howling winds overnight.\u0026nbsp; Windchill temps of -30F. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIncidentally, one year ago today I cleared 9\" of snow off my driveway.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-40PXQ_xPYso\/XH1jOutmQsI\/AAAAAAAAQ80\/Rp_ilA_ojywVqpXx8LQEbLEafr2MdPVIgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/One%2BYear%2BAgo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1262\" data-original-width=\"1015\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-40PXQ_xPYso\/XH1jOutmQsI\/AAAAAAAAQ80\/Rp_ilA_ojywVqpXx8LQEbLEafr2MdPVIgCLcBGAs\/s400\/One%2BYear%2BAgo.jpg\" width=\"321\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 10:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; That ice rink I previously mentioned?\u0026nbsp; I fell and hurt my back and neck.\u0026nbsp; 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.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 11:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Emergency visit to the chiropractor.\u0026nbsp; My neck and back hurt so bad.\u0026nbsp; It brought tears to my eyes when the doc adjusted my neck.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 13:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; More snow!\u0026nbsp; 3-4\" of the white fluffy stuff.\u0026nbsp; After I cleared the driveway, it sleeted, and then snowed some more.\u0026nbsp; Sigh.\u0026nbsp; I woke to 1\/4\" of ice topped with snow.\u0026nbsp; Had to chip away the ice in order to clear the driveway after getting off work.\u0026nbsp; Snowblower broke down.\u0026nbsp; Ugh.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 15:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; 60F temperature change in the past 24 hours.\u0026nbsp; Valentine's Day brought a beautiful 40F weather.\u0026nbsp; Today it was -27F windchill temperatures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 17:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; Two inches of snow cleared before work.\u0026nbsp; Three more inches when I got off work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 20:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; We didn't get the snow forecasters called for which gave me time to scrape the rest of the ice off my driveway.\u0026nbsp; Once done, I created a message on my snow bank for passersby:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-87dPpmGGRD4\/XH1lnSRUMbI\/AAAAAAAAQ9A\/zn6-H5rEsJEAcsZ_xppEYrWz9W4s6qm2gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-02-21%2BThink%2BSpring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-87dPpmGGRD4\/XH1lnSRUMbI\/AAAAAAAAQ9A\/zn6-H5rEsJEAcsZ_xppEYrWz9W4s6qm2gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-02-21%2BThink%2BSpring.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFebruary 27:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; More freezing rain!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMarch 4:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; -25F windchill temperatures and gusty 25mph winds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kSgbhPe9rNo\/XH1yMd271pI\/AAAAAAAAQ-M\/69oDlOuiXYAa7XYjA3vexuADe822O2O4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Snoopy%2BSnow%2BHumor.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"612\" data-original-width=\"612\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kSgbhPe9rNo\/XH1yMd271pI\/AAAAAAAAQ-M\/69oDlOuiXYAa7XYjA3vexuADe822O2O4gCLcBGAs\/s400\/Snoopy%2BSnow%2BHumor.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EONLY 16 DAYS 5 HOURS AND 4 MINUTES\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUNTIL SPRING!!\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8843031727937353460\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=8843031727937353460\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8843031727937353460"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8843031727937353460"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/03\/mother-nature-has-been-very-angry.html","title":"Mother Nature Has Been Very Angry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jeHlENp_mSU\/XH1bGiLAcII\/AAAAAAAAQ7Q\/xOQHYodm_DEVGDmPAkxLqAUkdQc-TFhHgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Tyra.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-855914652102180390"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-28T18:37:00.001-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-29T14:27:22.718-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"craft room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quilting"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Craft Room DIY - Ruler Storage"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn my previous post, I talked about my quilting history.\u0026nbsp; Although I haven't quilted in the past twenty years, I have quilting supplies -- rulers, rotary cutters, mat, etc.\u0026nbsp; Because.... a few years ago, I had intended on doing a quilt.\u0026nbsp; I was given a book and some rulers to do said quilt.\u0026nbsp; You know how it goes.\u0026nbsp; Never enough time.\u0026nbsp; I guess, I also was having subconscious flashbacks to the queen-size quilt. LoL\u0026nbsp; Anywho, I digress...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMost of my rulers are hung on the side of my filing cabinet with Command hooks.\u0026nbsp; The hooks work great, btw!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZbYjoOoryFE\/XE9evSVCwMI\/AAAAAAAAQ5c\/1jVUAlXBL-cBZIZkQBNBAqOfliTBgqXfACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Quilt%2BRulers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"277\" data-original-width=\"193\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZbYjoOoryFE\/XE9evSVCwMI\/AAAAAAAAQ5c\/1jVUAlXBL-cBZIZkQBNBAqOfliTBgqXfACLcBGAs\/s400\/Quilt%2BRulers.jpg\" width=\"278\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENote above, I said \"most\" of my rulers are hung.\u0026nbsp; The square ones are too big to hang there plus now I have too many to fit on the hook.\u0026nbsp; I researched various ways people stored their rulers (Thank you, Google!), but really couldn't find anything I liked.\u0026nbsp; I turned to my second best option and looked on Amazon.\u0026nbsp; Did you know you can find almost \u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E on Amazon?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI found something I really liked, but was concerned when the \"ad\" said \"used\".\u0026nbsp; Lo and behold in this case \"used\" meant damaged box.\u0026nbsp; I didn't know this until the product arrived on my doorstep late one evening.\u0026nbsp; Of course, it was the only one available and I couldn't find anything similar with a reasonable price.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcgxodQ9v7o\/XE9f7dv0joI\/AAAAAAAAQ5o\/P8bPITsM1kMWdIOoTKL3GbmrtZ927Ek4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Veesun%2BFile%2BSorter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcgxodQ9v7o\/XE9f7dv0joI\/AAAAAAAAQ5o\/P8bPITsM1kMWdIOoTKL3GbmrtZ927Ek4gCLcBGAs\/s320\/Veesun%2BFile%2BSorter.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EVeesun File Sorter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt can be mounted on the wall.\u0026nbsp; It is big enough to hold a 20\" square ruler easily and it has several sections to hold other smaller rulers.\u0026nbsp; The mesh will allow me to add a hook to the bottom in order to hang longer supplies\/rulers.\u0026nbsp; There is only one problem with the sorter.\u0026nbsp; What is it, you ask?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe color!\u0026nbsp; I want it to match my craft room.\u0026nbsp; What's a girl to do?\u0026nbsp; (I'm sure you know, if you're a long time reader.)\u0026nbsp; Drum roll please.... a DIY project.... paint it!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI set to work and primered it white before painting it the color I really wanted it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-156v3CUQBw4\/XE9isD-v1kI\/AAAAAAAAQ50\/qJCI-MFKhYsmCu6H3kDvDanoNLVon0tkACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-26%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1107\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-156v3CUQBw4\/XE9isD-v1kI\/AAAAAAAAQ50\/qJCI-MFKhYsmCu6H3kDvDanoNLVon0tkACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-26%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter several coats of white from all angles, out came the Lagoon spray paint.\u0026nbsp; You may remember it from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/diy-filing-cabinet-reveal.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Filing Cabinet makeover\u003C\/a\u003E (which is my highest viewed post) and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2017\/06\/diy-reveal-pegboard-glory.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPegboard\u003C\/a\u003E I made.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EnCULUfJmu0\/XE-fr2tfGdI\/AAAAAAAAQ6M\/wUqBSaWMm6ECBGHobK2m5R7CIckNFY0mACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-28%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"361\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EnCULUfJmu0\/XE-fr2tfGdI\/AAAAAAAAQ6M\/wUqBSaWMm6ECBGHobK2m5R7CIckNFY0mACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-28%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter%2B01%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"337\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDoesn't it look great?\u0026nbsp; I really like that it's only a little over 4\" deep.\u0026nbsp; It sure is nice to get my rulers off my dining room table, that's for sure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dzV45RyikjI\/XE-f2drzXPI\/AAAAAAAAQ6Q\/S57LQhGhVB4T1878hLOGC39xmOpkYbeaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-28%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"443\" data-original-width=\"468\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dzV45RyikjI\/XE-f2drzXPI\/AAAAAAAAQ6Q\/S57LQhGhVB4T1878hLOGC39xmOpkYbeaQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-28%2BDIY%2BFile%2BSorter%2B02%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/855914652102180390\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=855914652102180390\u0026isPopup=true","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/855914652102180390"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/855914652102180390"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/craft-room-diy-ruler-storage.html","title":"Craft Room DIY - Ruler Storage"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZbYjoOoryFE\/XE9evSVCwMI\/AAAAAAAAQ5c\/1jVUAlXBL-cBZIZkQBNBAqOfliTBgqXfACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Quilt%2BRulers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-683680223085238891"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-28T13:49:00.001-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-01T18:16:41.490-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quilting"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My History With Quilting"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EI\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E  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.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6aWDZOYsmZY\/XE9PPzv6JxI\/AAAAAAAAQ3o\/ByET-lqsRi4mUzey35dtvT_T6oQ3HD26gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/First%2BQuilt%2B01.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6aWDZOYsmZY\/XE9PPzv6JxI\/AAAAAAAAQ3o\/ByET-lqsRi4mUzey35dtvT_T6oQ3HD26gCLcBGAs\/s400\/First%2BQuilt%2B01.jpg.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7VhLiAik3PI\/XE9Pg5RTlbI\/AAAAAAAAQ3w\/TKuM6VKksSUeKZk9Be-XBFYxErnwNBQzwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/First%2BQuilt%2B02.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7VhLiAik3PI\/XE9Pg5RTlbI\/AAAAAAAAQ3w\/TKuM6VKksSUeKZk9Be-XBFYxErnwNBQzwCLcBGAs\/s400\/First%2BQuilt%2B02.jpg.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EYears later as a young adult, for Christmas I made my parents a queen-size quilt on my Kenmore 385 -- the first sewing machine I bought new.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N65c4vXzIIg\/XE-hpuEdYtI\/AAAAAAAAQ6k\/fiAehNCcAOouRKhwKpZUNfKWJRxtwtJQwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/1994-12%2BQuilt%2Bmade%2Bfor%2BJohn%2B%2526%2BMiyo%2BShumaker%2Bby%2BMary.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N65c4vXzIIg\/XE-hpuEdYtI\/AAAAAAAAQ6k\/fiAehNCcAOouRKhwKpZUNfKWJRxtwtJQwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/1994-12%2BQuilt%2Bmade%2Bfor%2BJohn%2B%2526%2BMiyo%2BShumaker%2Bby%2BMary.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESorry about the photo quality, this is the only photo I have of the quilt.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Can class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI bought the Kenmore 385 because it was the same one my Mom used and that I learned on.\u0026nbsp; I've had this machine for 30+ years and it's been an awesome workhorse.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/an\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RuZ0nLif0-A\/XE9R8rx-kYI\/AAAAAAAAQ38\/tE_BmdTmQMsJ3UyZxgF5DerZSKK2bdEjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Kenmore%2B385%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"242\" data-original-width=\"241\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RuZ0nLif0-A\/XE9R8rx-kYI\/AAAAAAAAQ38\/tE_BmdTmQMsJ3UyZxgF5DerZSKK2bdEjQCLcBGAs\/s400\/Kenmore%2B385%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EDoing the queen-size quilting on the Kenmore was very, very challenging.\u0026nbsp; It put me off on doing another quilt for decades, LoL.\u0026nbsp; I still did sewing, but not quilting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EFast forward to November of 2018, I saw a cute quilt online and t sent me on a quest to buy a sewing machine that I could do quilting with.\u0026nbsp; More on that in another post.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENeedless to say, I started what would be the third quilt in my lifetime.\u0026nbsp; I've had this quilt kit for quite a while... bought it at a thrift store a few years ago for $2.99.\u0026nbsp; The kit came in a cute felt froggy basket!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P9jcAER0q9Y\/XE9U5wIQGTI\/AAAAAAAAQ4I\/lqljGLa_a-s6mclp4W5HQZRZIcMHkIvVACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Night%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B01.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"474\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P9jcAER0q9Y\/XE9U5wIQGTI\/AAAAAAAAQ4I\/lqljGLa_a-s6mclp4W5HQZRZIcMHkIvVACLcBGAs\/s400\/Night%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B01.jpg.jpg\" width=\"286\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt came with the pattern and the fabric to make the quilt top.\u0026nbsp; I added turquoise borders to make it throw size instead of baby size.\u0026nbsp; For the backing, I chose a green fabric with a light hashtag pattern.\u0026nbsp; The piecing was done on my Kenmore.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AtT1FEaibkk\/XE9Vnsg38iI\/AAAAAAAAQ4Y\/9xrpgPLfwBACn5Bf37Lwv-C_L-Itzl8-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Night%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B%2526%2BBacking.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1381\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AtT1FEaibkk\/XE9Vnsg38iI\/AAAAAAAAQ4Y\/9xrpgPLfwBACn5Bf37Lwv-C_L-Itzl8-ACLcBGAs\/s400\/Night%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B%2526%2BBacking.jpg.jpg\" width=\"345\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EI've been working on the quilting with my new Janome machine.\u0026nbsp; Stitching in the Ditch around the larger squares and the borders.\u0026nbsp; Diagonals through the smaller patchwork squares.\u0026nbsp; And finally, diamond shapes in the larger white and blue squares.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK9beVU2u_8\/XE9VLdzCL6I\/AAAAAAAAQ4Q\/eP5ectTWH7EB8-7aQTgdyOYvkqxiyADgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Nigh%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B02.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK9beVU2u_8\/XE9VLdzCL6I\/AAAAAAAAQ4Q\/eP5ectTWH7EB8-7aQTgdyOYvkqxiyADgwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Nigh%2BLights%2BQuilt%2B02.jpg.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EA couple of weeks ago, I started a Beginner Quilting class at the sewing center where I got my new machine.\u0026nbsp; There are six of us in the class.\u0026nbsp; I think I'm more of an advanced beginner compared to the other students.\u0026nbsp; So far, it's been a lot of fun and I've picked up some tips on quilting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EBefore class started, we were sent a list of supplies, book, and material that would be needed for the class.\u0026nbsp; I bought my book used on Amazon.\u0026nbsp; It was half the price of what it was being sold for at the store.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4BuG3wW1MA\/XE9YPU8IL5I\/AAAAAAAAQ4k\/DNK6zG8oHfkImeRZ0njd4b91a_dQqQexQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-16%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2BSupplies.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4BuG3wW1MA\/XE9YPU8IL5I\/AAAAAAAAQ4k\/DNK6zG8oHfkImeRZ0njd4b91a_dQqQexQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-16%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2BSupplies.jpg.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EIn week one,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Ehe  instructor gave us handouts about everything she talked about so we had  reference materials. We learned how to rotary cut, strip piecing, and  sewing together a nine patch block. We have homework every week!\u0026nbsp; I want my quilt to be larger than 30x30\" (which is what the class is making) so I have to make twice as much each week.\u0026nbsp; Once put together, the blocks are (supposed to be) 6\" square.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HHDVyQu6aAE\/XE9ZHoDQPvI\/AAAAAAAAQ4s\/lm-0w2GZnYUt5oAE5LCuxNWsbHSvBHpmwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-18%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BStrip%2BPiecing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"955\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HHDVyQu6aAE\/XE9ZHoDQPvI\/AAAAAAAAQ4s\/lm-0w2GZnYUt5oAE5LCuxNWsbHSvBHpmwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-18%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BStrip%2BPiecing.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DuLNr7VGk-k\/XE9Zq9y9eqI\/AAAAAAAAQ40\/-SzWql5AYwokci8iM7nyb67yhMi8Eb2ngCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-18%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2B9%2BPatch%2BBlock.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1479\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DuLNr7VGk-k\/XE9Zq9y9eqI\/AAAAAAAAQ40\/-SzWql5AYwokci8iM7nyb67yhMi8Eb2ngCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-18%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2B9%2BPatch%2BBlock.jpg\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003EIn week two, the instructor taught us how to press seams as well as chain piecing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-voZqlCDafuc\/XE9a3S28H-I\/AAAAAAAAQ5A\/Guh5-FreBrUVX7QUJ2GRu2hFu6Im_5CvACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-27%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BChain%2BPiecing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-voZqlCDafuc\/XE9a3S28H-I\/AAAAAAAAQ5A\/Guh5-FreBrUVX7QUJ2GRu2hFu6Im_5CvACLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-27%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BChain%2BPiecing.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe two blocks below are what will make up the quilt design.\u0026nbsp; Can't wait to see how it turns out!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w5hlEXVwRF0\/XE9a-wibKQI\/AAAAAAAAQ5E\/6EdSidoJKkcLICZKOJ_s-aIUSs5ve7eLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-24%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BBlocks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1290\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w5hlEXVwRF0\/XE9a-wibKQI\/AAAAAAAAQ5E\/6EdSidoJKkcLICZKOJ_s-aIUSs5ve7eLwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-24%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BBlocks.jpg\" width=\"321\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003ESeventeen nine-patch variation blocks done, 15 more to go...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vdM11lBBbaE\/XE9baoZQRpI\/AAAAAAAAQ5Q\/rRzTg43AhTQEvauBQXVBK0ZNpmRb5fL5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2019-01-27%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BVariation%2BBlocks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vdM11lBBbaE\/XE9baoZQRpI\/AAAAAAAAQ5Q\/rRzTg43AhTQEvauBQXVBK0ZNpmRb5fL5gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2019-01-27%2BNine%2BPatch%2BVariation%2BQuilt%2B-%2BVariation%2BBlocks.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFunny story:\u0026nbsp; As we were sewing our blocks together, the instructor said that the shop owner wanted her to push seam rippers (like the one in my photo above).\u0026nbsp; Instead of ordering six seam rippers for the students, the instructor ordered six BOXES of seam rippers.\u0026nbsp; LoL, whoops!\u0026nbsp; I don't know how much the shop is selling them for, but mine came from Hobby Lobby for less than $1.\u0026nbsp; JoAnn Fabrics has larger ones for around $6 if you don't use a coupon.\u0026nbsp; I originally got it because the little white nubby end is great for \"erasing\" froggy threads when cross stitching.\u0026nbsp; What do you know?\u0026nbsp; It works great for \"erasing\" ripped seam threads, too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStay tuned for progress on my two quilts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" data-ft=\"{\u0026quot;tn\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;K\u0026quot;}\" id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"hasCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/683680223085238891\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=683680223085238891\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/683680223085238891"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/683680223085238891"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/my-history-with-quilting.html","title":"My History With Quilting"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6aWDZOYsmZY\/XE9PPzv6JxI\/AAAAAAAAQ3o\/ByET-lqsRi4mUzey35dtvT_T6oQ3HD26gCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/First%2BQuilt%2B01.jpg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-6021082136161873626"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-27T21:40:00.002-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-27T21:40:37.314-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"It's a FFO!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn between shoveling and snowblowing this weekend, I created this FFO (fully finished object).\u0026nbsp; I stitched it back in 2012 and had been meaning to try the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/littlehouseneedleworks.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/running-out-of-wall-space.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"book\" finish tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E on the Little House Needleworks blog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO1mRhEp2VU\/XE5384rC_3I\/AAAAAAAAQ3E\/QjttsGM0sB4DILW65upVK0nVi68qK5niQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0580%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"394\" data-original-width=\"361\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO1mRhEp2VU\/XE5384rC_3I\/AAAAAAAAQ3E\/QjttsGM0sB4DILW65upVK0nVi68qK5niQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_0580%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"366\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--DU_OYF2Vb8\/XE539fVNgYI\/AAAAAAAAQ3I\/7RWPlbC6bMsMUMcw1EQmLTA075O8ZZh_gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0583%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--DU_OYF2Vb8\/XE539fVNgYI\/AAAAAAAAQ3I\/7RWPlbC6bMsMUMcw1EQmLTA075O8ZZh_gCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_0583%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ii-O68Y0hBc\/XE545mJiQeI\/AAAAAAAAQ3Y\/vCydmnQq01QeqSRbKYPd0WRry8-VgKhbgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0582%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ii-O68Y0hBc\/XE545mJiQeI\/AAAAAAAAQ3Y\/vCydmnQq01QeqSRbKYPd0WRry8-VgKhbgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_0582%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"title bot\" lang=\"de\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESummer Mystery Sampler SAL\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"title bot\" lang=\"de\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EStitched 7\/7\/12\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E            \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"description content no-sprite\" id=\"doc_13639311_content\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EDesigner: Donna Bayliss of By The Bay Needleart\u003Cbr \/\u003EFabric:  28ct Sky Blue Hand-dyed Linen\u003Cbr \/\u003EFibers: DMC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EDecoupaged onto a paper mache \"book\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6021082136161873626\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=6021082136161873626\u0026isPopup=true","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/6021082136161873626"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/6021082136161873626"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/its-ffo.html","title":"It's a FFO!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO1mRhEp2VU\/XE5384rC_3I\/AAAAAAAAQ3E\/QjttsGM0sB4DILW65upVK0nVi68qK5niQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_0580%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-8019954705974255791"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-11T05:44:00.004-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-11T06:34:17.099-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Birthday Mailart Exchange 2018"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe mailart group I belong to hosted a birthday mailart exchange last year.\u0026nbsp; My birthday was in January.\u0026nbsp; I received a beautiful mailart and goodies from Connie.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab540cwg5Zs\/XDiBZ2oMdVI\/AAAAAAAAQ2s\/M0WWswNh6pQ9udCyr1NTugjd6C2XLsVvQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-01-28%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab540cwg5Zs\/XDiBZ2oMdVI\/AAAAAAAAQ2s\/M0WWswNh6pQ9udCyr1NTugjd6C2XLsVvQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-01-28%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B01.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pPwMpih42Lc\/XDiBZ_akCBI\/AAAAAAAAQ2o\/ciHOvC1aGbwu0R2iUpBZwXFgIf5QfNYXwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-01-28%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B02.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"645\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pPwMpih42Lc\/XDiBZ_akCBI\/AAAAAAAAQ2o\/ciHOvC1aGbwu0R2iUpBZwXFgIf5QfNYXwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-01-28%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B02.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Qh_pQNP6bY\/XDiBaCnEWMI\/AAAAAAAAQ2w\/bz9nmSPBGMQDNlXciw9uqTZWr-fGQ85eQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-01-29%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B03.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"702\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Qh_pQNP6bY\/XDiBaCnEWMI\/AAAAAAAAQ2w\/bz9nmSPBGMQDNlXciw9uqTZWr-fGQ85eQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-01-29%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B03.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe birthday of the person I stitched for is in December so hers was the last to be received.\u0026nbsp; It was my last stitchy finish for 2018.\u0026nbsp; The design came from the limited edition kit called Flowers by Lizzie Kate.\u0026nbsp; I adapted colors to the favorites of the recipient.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uETZuotnjGM\/XDdbfCaB5eI\/AAAAAAAAQ2U\/VgGfF8tAjfQNb-xa0_4xN1KvLoHPh3TtACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bto%2BShelley%2BFront%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uETZuotnjGM\/XDdbfCaB5eI\/AAAAAAAAQ2U\/VgGfF8tAjfQNb-xa0_4xN1KvLoHPh3TtACLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bto%2BShelley%2BFront%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r9siwoZ0QDQ\/XDdbfKEYjII\/AAAAAAAAQ2M\/lGxHWOyE1Vcz28VIKlt99FbQn7F5kRxFACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bto%2BShelley%2BBack%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r9siwoZ0QDQ\/XDdbfKEYjII\/AAAAAAAAQ2M\/lGxHWOyE1Vcz28VIKlt99FbQn7F5kRxFACLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bto%2BShelley%2BBack%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFabric: 28ct Pink Linen\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFibers: DMC floss\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EEmbellishments: Buttons\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESent to Shelley in CA \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nhu75u1x9d0\/XDdbfCE7pWI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Q\/HATvH0QO9YEM8ABnMCDPNScnDcUnRePIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2BGoodies%2Bto%2BShelley%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"528\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nhu75u1x9d0\/XDdbfCE7pWI\/AAAAAAAAQ2Q\/HATvH0QO9YEM8ABnMCDPNScnDcUnRePIACLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-11-25%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2BGoodies%2Bto%2BShelley%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you'd like to try your hand at mailart, there's a tutorial on my left sidebar.\u0026nbsp; Or, click \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/mailart-class.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8019954705974255791\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=8019954705974255791\u0026isPopup=true","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8019954705974255791"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/8019954705974255791"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/birthday-mailart-exchange-2018.html","title":"Birthday Mailart Exchange 2018"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ab540cwg5Zs\/XDiBZ2oMdVI\/AAAAAAAAQ2s\/M0WWswNh6pQ9udCyr1NTugjd6C2XLsVvQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2018-01-28%2BBirthday%2BMailart%2Bfrom%2BConnie%2B01.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-2663457586383713691"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-09T19:00:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-12T06:48:50.917-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"blogging"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RAK"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RAK's!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBLOG LAYOUT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt's been years since I've changed my blog layout.\u0026nbsp; I'm looking for a new three-column layout template.\u0026nbsp; Does anyone have suggestions?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERAK's\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've said this before and I'm going to say it again:\u0026nbsp; Stitchers are the most thoughtful people ever.\u0026nbsp; Last year, I was RAK'd three times!\u0026nbsp; (Yes, i'm just now getting around to posting about it... bad me.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVickie from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/reading--stitching.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReading and Stitching\u003C\/a\u003E was going through her magazines and asked me if I was interested in various Asian-themed charts.\u0026nbsp; A nice package arrived in the mail that made my mind whirl as to which one I want to do first!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gEmeFjn1NwY\/W033ZyNMuXI\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/lS2w059MGIsQlUZiUM0la84VKa826CwQQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Fantasy%2BCards%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"372\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gEmeFjn1NwY\/W033ZyNMuXI\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/lS2w059MGIsQlUZiUM0la84VKa826CwQQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Fantasy%2BCards%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EFantasy Cards by Joan Elliott\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uredXF1eAc0\/W033Z4CjzZI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/__VdGmUNcSMlfTBL_MN48gp8dlHRAm4oQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Land%2Bof%2Bthe%2BRising%2BSun%2Bby%2BMaria%2BDiaz%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"297\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uredXF1eAc0\/W033Z4CjzZI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/__VdGmUNcSMlfTBL_MN48gp8dlHRAm4oQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Land%2Bof%2Bthe%2BRising%2BSun%2Bby%2BMaria%2BDiaz%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ELand of the Rising Sun by Maria Diaz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLlU98-H7bk\/W033Zj3mgDI\/AAAAAAAAQzM\/iKY2b17Ab0kHUeLQXXTDOC2sgtx_GTjvwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Graceful%2BGeishas%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"524\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLlU98-H7bk\/W033Zj3mgDI\/AAAAAAAAQzM\/iKY2b17Ab0kHUeLQXXTDOC2sgtx_GTjvwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Graceful%2BGeishas%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"323\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EGraceful Geishas by Joan Elliott\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wlVLbKsTX_c\/W033aPtvjHI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/29J9YDmDECEFg_EJDWFaYlnLu9AQPs6DwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Oriental%2BElegance%2Bby%2BLesley%2BTeare%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"524\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wlVLbKsTX_c\/W033aPtvjHI\/AAAAAAAAQzE\/29J9YDmDECEFg_EJDWFaYlnLu9AQPs6DwCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Oriental%2BElegance%2Bby%2BLesley%2BTeare%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"323\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EOriental Elegance by Lesley Teare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lMKdwgSRAzQ\/W033aeSbs8I\/AAAAAAAAQzM\/g2MYwKkECXUvgxzOd755J-e6oXd7YdSUQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Oriental%2BSampler%2Bby%2BSusan%2BBates%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"345\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lMKdwgSRAzQ\/W033aeSbs8I\/AAAAAAAAQzM\/g2MYwKkECXUvgxzOd755J-e6oXd7YdSUQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Oriental%2BSampler%2Bby%2BSusan%2BBates%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EOriental Sampler by Susan Bates\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lRG26RgstwM\/W033av43l8I\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/PHUbjX7iT8YsIpcOCV8Oxxv5GDHsf1lgQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Sacred%2BSerenity%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lRG26RgstwM\/W033av43l8I\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/PHUbjX7iT8YsIpcOCV8Oxxv5GDHsf1lgQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Sacred%2BSerenity%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ESacred Serenity by Joan Elliott\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JPTyIBq6-p8\/W033yQnjFyI\/AAAAAAAAQzQ\/Yv8CBsDsy9IBV51cugQhs5eDvi0U1gfDQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Winters%2BBeauty%2Bby%2BLesley%2BTeare%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"406\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JPTyIBq6-p8\/W033yQnjFyI\/AAAAAAAAQzQ\/Yv8CBsDsy9IBV51cugQhs5eDvi0U1gfDQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Winters%2BBeauty%2Bby%2BLesley%2BTeare%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"333\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EWinters Beauty by Lesley Teare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAren't they wonderful?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThank you, Vickie! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've been a long time reader of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stitchingdream.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStitching Dreams\u003C\/a\u003E blog.\u0026nbsp; Carol does such a wonderful job finishing her ornaments.\u0026nbsp; She is always sharing stitching eye candy.\u0026nbsp; Recently, she hosted a giveaway for a patriotic chart called Uncle Sam by Bent Creek.\u0026nbsp; After Asian-themed designs, Patriotic designs are my favorite.\u0026nbsp; I'm also a fan of Bent Creek.\u0026nbsp; She pulled my name from the hat!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rzZj0rCDX3I\/W036Q7nsWjI\/AAAAAAAAQzc\/5xz8n6oCJ4oYpuPvyVkfZfIM9lWtaZQewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Uncle%2BSam%2Bby%2BBent%2BCreek%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"422\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rzZj0rCDX3I\/W036Q7nsWjI\/AAAAAAAAQzc\/5xz8n6oCJ4oYpuPvyVkfZfIM9lWtaZQewCLcBGAs\/s400\/Uncle%2BSam%2Bby%2BBent%2BCreek%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Thank you, Carol!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is the cutest thing ever!\u0026nbsp; I want to stitch it up now, but I'm finishing up a mailart exchange.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn Facebook, Glenna in KS had posted a July 4th photo of a towel she stitched a while ago.\u0026nbsp; I had admired it in a comment.\u0026nbsp; Much to my surprise, she sent me the chart.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kmRpRTaOMg4\/W038An2jToI\/AAAAAAAAQzo\/zCZYDqBNqEsRgDf-jX6-tlsif8Ioi6LXACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Special%2BOccassion%2BTowels%2Bby%2BSam%2BHawkins%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"505\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kmRpRTaOMg4\/W038An2jToI\/AAAAAAAAQzo\/zCZYDqBNqEsRgDf-jX6-tlsif8Ioi6LXACLcBGAs\/s400\/Special%2BOccassion%2BTowels%2Bby%2BSam%2BHawkins%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"336\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECoincidentally, I have towels I can stitch the designs on.\u0026nbsp; I'm so excited to start the July 4th one!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nAW6r0PuTSM\/W038LJ03SVI\/AAAAAAAAQzs\/wRpoPxmofAYV8I28MyWLYjr3fBIkO_bggCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Special%2BOccassion%2BTowels%2Bby%2BSam%2BHawkins%2BCrop%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"308\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nAW6r0PuTSM\/W038LJ03SVI\/AAAAAAAAQzs\/wRpoPxmofAYV8I28MyWLYjr3fBIkO_bggCLcBGAs\/s400\/Special%2BOccassion%2BTowels%2Bby%2BSam%2BHawkins%2BCrop%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Thank you, Glenna! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2663457586383713691\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=2663457586383713691\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2663457586383713691"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2663457586383713691"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2019\/01\/raks.html","title":"RAK's!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gEmeFjn1NwY\/W033ZyNMuXI\/AAAAAAAAQzI\/lS2w059MGIsQlUZiUM0la84VKa826CwQQCEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/Fantasy%2BCards%2Bby%2BJoan%2BElliott%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-5206588363081131933"},"published":{"$t":"2018-10-19T05:53:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-10-31T06:26:39.743-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"humor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Stitchy Goodness and Humor"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESTITCHY GOODNESS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI've participated in a couple of stitchy exchanges over the summer and into fall.\u0026nbsp; First up is a Christmas ornament exchange.\u0026nbsp; Both my partner and I decided to stitch and send early.\u0026nbsp; Since Karen said her ornament didn't have to be Christmas themed, I did something a little different.\u0026nbsp; Here's what I stitched for Karen V in MA:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iBi4Gtup7ig\/W7txF7Mde3I\/AAAAAAAAQ0M\/phCdpAVLiqAmu-DRxkNPtIg-lcke_VDGwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-10-07%2BQuaker%2BSnowflake%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"906\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iBi4Gtup7ig\/W7txF7Mde3I\/AAAAAAAAQ0M\/phCdpAVLiqAmu-DRxkNPtIg-lcke_VDGwCLcBGAs\/s640\/2018-10-07%2BQuaker%2BSnowflake%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesign:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/smalltownstitchin.blogspot.com\/2018\/02\/quaker-snowflake-gift.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQuaker Snowflake\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesigner: Sandy Longan\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFabric:\u0026nbsp; 32ct Sky Blue Linen\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFibers: Six Strand Sweets, DMC\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ELinked To:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stitchinglotus.ca\/2018\/10\/smalls-sal-october-2018-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStitching Lotus Smalls SAL\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe front was stitched with SSS Plum Parfait.\u0026nbsp; The back is the same linen with Karen's name, my name, and the year stitched in DMC 793 as well as 3 tiny snowflake buttons.\u0026nbsp; I made the cording with DMC 157 and 793 along with a bit of SSS.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EShe messaged me how much she liked it and said she was going to find a place for it and leave it out year round. It always makes me happy when I know the recipient likes what I sent.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is what I received from Karen.\u0026nbsp; Aren't they so so CUTE?!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1z70E2Ej03w\/W8YH81dDR6I\/AAAAAAAAQ0w\/rKP_ypRLlhsd-7BJ01EyZhAb0O0_-6DGwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-10-16%2BOrnament%2BExchange%2Bfrom%2BKaren%2BV%2Bin%2BMA.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1117\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1z70E2Ej03w\/W8YH81dDR6I\/AAAAAAAAQ0w\/rKP_ypRLlhsd-7BJ01EyZhAb0O0_-6DGwCLcBGAs\/s640\/2018-10-16%2BOrnament%2BExchange%2Bfrom%2BKaren%2BV%2Bin%2BMA.jpg\" width=\"443\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI finished this cute needleslide.\u0026nbsp; It's stitched over-one on 32ct fabric.\u0026nbsp; Can you say adorbs?! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-II94H4BL9Ho\/W8TBaaOVYnI\/AAAAAAAAQ0k\/T5j4G4cH3HQ0j7bpxixl5ReJI2puZV12wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-10-14%2BChristmas%2BSecret%2BNeedleslide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1263\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-II94H4BL9Ho\/W8TBaaOVYnI\/AAAAAAAAQ0k\/T5j4G4cH3HQ0j7bpxixl5ReJI2puZV12wCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-10-14%2BChristmas%2BSecret%2BNeedleslide.jpg\" width=\"315\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDesign:\u0026nbsp; Christmas Secret\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesigner: Just Nan \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFabric:\u0026nbsp; 32ct White Jobelan Linen\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFibers: GAST\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe needles are placed in a piece of\u0026nbsp; felt on the backside and the whole thing is held in the tin by a very strong tiny magnet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHUMOR\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI'm going to leave you with a bit of stitchy humor and truth:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cbCHQjYfM9o\/W76QnjXPo1I\/AAAAAAAAQ0Y\/MqRzeJkYQtoLjtjaswGsEPQ2JbyfAyqwwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Spending%2BMoney%2BXS.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"723\" data-original-width=\"480\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cbCHQjYfM9o\/W76QnjXPo1I\/AAAAAAAAQ0Y\/MqRzeJkYQtoLjtjaswGsEPQ2JbyfAyqwwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Spending%2BMoney%2BXS.jpg\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5206588363081131933\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=5206588363081131933\u0026isPopup=true","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/5206588363081131933"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/5206588363081131933"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/10\/stitchy-goodness-and-humor.html","title":"Stitchy Goodness and Humor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iBi4Gtup7ig\/W7txF7Mde3I\/AAAAAAAAQ0M\/phCdpAVLiqAmu-DRxkNPtIg-lcke_VDGwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2018-10-07%2BQuaker%2BSnowflake%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-4803674705158075964"},"published":{"$t":"2018-07-08T12:33:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-14T07:56:46.455-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homestead chronicles"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Girl's Work"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E... is never done...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--RshZzzLKkM\/W0JGtQjKeaI\/AAAAAAAAQxk\/WOkfsiSLcN06HvNkEmHhYwSCBEeD-K34gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Lady%2BYardwork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"434\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--RshZzzLKkM\/W0JGtQjKeaI\/AAAAAAAAQxk\/WOkfsiSLcN06HvNkEmHhYwSCBEeD-K34gCLcBGAs\/s320\/Lady%2BYardwork.jpg\" width=\"308\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFinally the humidity and high temperatures broke and the weekend brought beautiful weather in which I could actually do some much needed yard work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn Friday, I mowed the yard.\u0026nbsp; Then I started to trim the weeds until the weedeater battery died.\u0026nbsp; The downside to having battery powered tools is the battery only lasts 20-30 minutes before needing a charge and it takes about 4 hours to recharge.\u0026nbsp; Yes, I know I could buy another battery but at $50 a pop, I have not.\u0026nbsp; The upside to having battery powered tools is that it forces me to stop and rest my arms and shoulders... otherwise I'd just keep going like I'm the energizer bunny or something.\u0026nbsp; Then pay for it later.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NVmdFeMSS50\/W0JIiEhY4cI\/AAAAAAAAQxw\/sTxKePE4zlMDhP2flUueHGWZyuZhxzhdACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Maxine.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"301\" data-original-width=\"236\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NVmdFeMSS50\/W0JIiEhY4cI\/AAAAAAAAQxw\/sTxKePE4zlMDhP2flUueHGWZyuZhxzhdACLcBGAs\/s400\/Maxine.jpg\" width=\"313\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn the summer, I'm usually up before 6am and wish I could mow or do yard work, LOL.\u0026nbsp; However, the grass is usually too wet and my neighbors wouldn't appreciate it.\u0026nbsp; On Saturday, I was up and at 'em at 7:30am trimming more weeds until the battery died.\u0026nbsp; Back on the charger it went.\u0026nbsp; I spent most of Saturday making the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/07\/thread-keeper-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThread Keeper\u003C\/a\u003E and writing the tutorial in my previous post.\u0026nbsp; Intermission was when the battery was recharged and I went back out to trim more weeds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0NY9TZNyoI\/W0JKvBfOWHI\/AAAAAAAAQx8\/HB07yc_2hFM-MkOByBLhVNNngGvCGwz7gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Broken%2BScissors.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c0NY9TZNyoI\/W0JKvBfOWHI\/AAAAAAAAQx8\/HB07yc_2hFM-MkOByBLhVNNngGvCGwz7gCLcBGAs\/s200\/Broken%2BScissors.jpg\" width=\"143\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI had to put to rest one of my favorite pairs of stitching scissors. \u0026nbsp; These were given to me many, many years ago by CJ at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tea-n-stitches.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETea and Stitches\u003C\/a\u003E, and have been my favorites. They have traveled with me all over the U.S. and have seen many places. I'm sad to see them go.\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, I have many more pairs to replace them.\u0026nbsp; Goodbye my friend... you have served me well.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E::sniffle::\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn Sunday, I slept until 9am.\u0026nbsp; I can't remember the last time I slept so late.\u0026nbsp; Got up and hit the ground running.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFinished weed trimming the yard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERemoved a humongous thistle from my  flower bed. I bet that thing was 4 ft tall with 3\/4\" stem.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003ENote to self:\u0026nbsp; Do NOT let thistles get that tall... ever!\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtL5DNjBWFg\/W0JObw4tsLI\/AAAAAAAAQyI\/TiwDpyjzpzQMOUuGL9mEG99OOGLblpQtQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Thistle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"562\" data-original-width=\"750\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtL5DNjBWFg\/W0JObw4tsLI\/AAAAAAAAQyI\/TiwDpyjzpzQMOUuGL9mEG99OOGLblpQtQCLcBGAs\/s320\/Thistle.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt was not an easy  task to remove even with gloves on. Sprayed other weedy areas. Pulled weeds out of  the flower bed. Trimmed the burning bush until the battery died on the  hedge trimmer.\u0026nbsp; It looks really stupid only half trimmed, but whateva! I also winterized the snowblower aka \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/big-round-of-applause.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Little Blow\"\u003C\/a\u003E and put it away. Swept the garage, did laundry, and repotted my Mom's Christmas  cactus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESilly me then decided to wash the car.\u0026nbsp; Hey, there were a LOT of splatted bugs on the front and it really needed it.\u0026nbsp; So, I lugged my pressure washer from the basement and went to work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkR_5r5HGyE\/W0KK4UPEC1I\/AAAAAAAAQyU\/v5V25nraHKMBzVPVGquZsgDwLCvhNra4gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2006%2BChrysler%2B300%2B2018-07-08.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkR_5r5HGyE\/W0KK4UPEC1I\/AAAAAAAAQyU\/v5V25nraHKMBzVPVGquZsgDwLCvhNra4gCLcBGAs\/s400\/2006%2BChrysler%2B300%2B2018-07-08.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ENothing beats a good hand washed car!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESeveral months ago, I noticed a rub mark on my rear passenger side bumper.\u0026nbsp; I believe it was done by a coworker because I saw a scrape on her car, but at the time I didn't realize mine had been scraped.\u0026nbsp; Humph!\u0026nbsp; Anyway, I digress.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EEven though auto parts stores carry rubbing compound just for this purpose, I didn't want to have buy a container of it just for a couple scrapes.\u0026nbsp; Eureka!\u0026nbsp; It hit me...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMagic Eraser!\u0026nbsp; It cleans stuff off paint in the house, so why wouldn't it work on a car?!\u0026nbsp; I use the Erase and Clean from Family Dollar. They are way cheaper than the name brand and work just as well.\u0026nbsp; I tore off a small chunk (no reason to waste the entire eraser), wet it, and rubbed the scuff marks right off the car.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q8XfYMtZTIc\/W0KNWOM4vpI\/AAAAAAAAQyg\/vDC_FcWrsMcL9Q4xqMJeRMtcGK6EKMZegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Scrape%2BCollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"546\" data-original-width=\"703\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q8XfYMtZTIc\/W0KNWOM4vpI\/AAAAAAAAQyg\/vDC_FcWrsMcL9Q4xqMJeRMtcGK6EKMZegCLcBGAs\/s400\/Scrape%2BCollage.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EBefore and After.\u0026nbsp; The only spot left is a where paint is chipped off.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow's that for a weekend?!\u0026nbsp; Now, I can gear up for more hot, humid weather. Yippee! (Not)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4803674705158075964\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=4803674705158075964\u0026isPopup=true","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/4803674705158075964"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/4803674705158075964"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/07\/a-girls-work.html","title":"A Girl's Work"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--RshZzzLKkM\/W0JGtQjKeaI\/AAAAAAAAQxk\/WOkfsiSLcN06HvNkEmHhYwSCBEeD-K34gCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Lady%2BYardwork.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-2804371512010126872"},"published":{"$t":"2018-07-07T19:26:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-27T14:27:15.726-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thread Keeper Tutorial"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pA7GASz-TD8\/W0FA-m3_0lI\/AAAAAAAAQsg\/ljidglzTBNAuWCvhavE2qrnxzzPlnsFUQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/28.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pA7GASz-TD8\/W0FA-m3_0lI\/AAAAAAAAQsg\/ljidglzTBNAuWCvhavE2qrnxzzPlnsFUQCLcBGAs\/s400\/28.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesigner:\u0026nbsp; Little House Needleworks LHNPC-91\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFabric:\u0026nbsp; 28ct Silkweavers Evenweave\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFloss:\u0026nbsp; WDW, GAST, and Crescent Colors\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEmbellishments:\u0026nbsp; Crochet Lace, Buttons\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELinked to: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stitchinglotus.ca\/2018\/07\/smalls-sal-july-2018-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStitching Lotus Smalls SAL\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI have yet another stitchy finish!\u0026nbsp; I'm so thrilled with how this turned out!\u0026nbsp; I didn't have the colors called for in the stitched design so I substituted from my stash on hand.\u0026nbsp; I had enough foresight to write down the steps and take photos in order to write up a tutorial.\u0026nbsp; I combined ideas from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/mailart-class.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emailart tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E (Hard to believe it was 2009 when I taught that class!), several YouTube videos, and sewing tutorials in order to present to you:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETHREAD KEEPER TUTORIAL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E(aka Floss Pocket)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I do not have specific cutting sizes because depending on the size of the stitched piece and your preferences, the sizes could be different.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHere are the supplies I used:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Stitched Piece\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Outside Finishing Fabric\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Inside Lining Fabric\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Lightweight Fusible Interfacing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Zipper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Coordinating Thread \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Decorative Trim (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Fusible Fleece\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Fastener (Snaps, Ribbon, Buttons, etc)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Rotary Cutter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Quilting Ruler \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Iron\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Sewing Needle \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Straight Pins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Sewing Machine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Zipper Foot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp; Zig Zag Foot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 1:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIron your stitched piece, the finishing fabric, and the lining fabric.\u0026nbsp; I ironed quite a bit throughout assembly of the Thread Keeper.\u0026nbsp; Ironing keeps all the pieces nice and flat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-48VybO-7c_0\/W0FBiAp8UQI\/AAAAAAAAQso\/_V-vmGjz2VUgUaFflzSbKYqsshPRKZDGACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/01.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-48VybO-7c_0\/W0FBiAp8UQI\/AAAAAAAAQso\/_V-vmGjz2VUgUaFflzSbKYqsshPRKZDGACEwYBhgL\/s400\/01.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 2:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETrim your stitched piece to desired size.\u0026nbsp; I left a border of 3\/4\" on the sides and 1\" on top and bottom.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 3:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut two strips of your finishing fabric 2 1\/4\" x the height of the sides of the stitched piece.\u0026nbsp; You can be approximate on the height of the strips as we'll square it up later.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1xeeUBCQtBU\/W0FCpdNL8lI\/AAAAAAAAQs8\/CSUuKUeKLjkeuP-hBDlfqU8oIJ9vWJvzwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/03.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"335\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1xeeUBCQtBU\/W0FCpdNL8lI\/AAAAAAAAQs8\/CSUuKUeKLjkeuP-hBDlfqU8oIJ9vWJvzwCLcBGAs\/s400\/03.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 4:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERight sides together, pin the strips to the stitched piece.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oeh63u7CGFE\/W0FC5G_GxxI\/AAAAAAAAQtA\/OdK4ZStyPTAFnhwzDc7gezQbjRAZoWp5gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/04.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"391\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oeh63u7CGFE\/W0FC5G_GxxI\/AAAAAAAAQtA\/OdK4ZStyPTAFnhwzDc7gezQbjRAZoWp5gCLcBGAs\/s400\/04.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 5:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUsing 1\/4\" seam allowance, sew strips to stitched piece.\u0026nbsp; Press the seams toward the outside edge.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qaRYyMauXTM\/W0FDRZwSpfI\/AAAAAAAAQtM\/5G3EL7YKWyQ0wQrDuZwNnZwDXBL9_pxkACLcBGAs\/s1600\/05.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"382\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qaRYyMauXTM\/W0FDRZwSpfI\/AAAAAAAAQtM\/5G3EL7YKWyQ0wQrDuZwNnZwDXBL9_pxkACLcBGAs\/s400\/05.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 6:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf necessary, square up the top and bottom edges so the fabric strips are even with the stitched piece.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rneemMU1wZA\/W0FD3VSdODI\/AAAAAAAAQtY\/-KulgusZu-8F2Rr-JwiGZhcDK4D1lqqpACLcBGAs\/s1600\/06.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"418\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rneemMU1wZA\/W0FD3VSdODI\/AAAAAAAAQtY\/-KulgusZu-8F2Rr-JwiGZhcDK4D1lqqpACLcBGAs\/s400\/06.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESee!\u0026nbsp; All pretty.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IFJtI6XKDws\/W0FECt5WeWI\/AAAAAAAAQtc\/-I-BhKEC8J4qGLgUxbAmjMV2YPA-8krSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/07.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"382\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IFJtI6XKDws\/W0FECt5WeWI\/AAAAAAAAQtc\/-I-BhKEC8J4qGLgUxbAmjMV2YPA-8krSACLcBGAs\/s400\/07.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 7:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut one strip 2 1\/4\" x the width of the top, and one strip 1 3\/4\" x width of bottom.\u0026nbsp; The reason I made the top strip taller is to accommodate for my flap. Pin and sew the strips to the stitched piece.\u0026nbsp; Again, press the seams toward the outside edge.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z1jF58NUa5Q\/W0FExKQ51DI\/AAAAAAAAQts\/I_MtPNuCQEoG6rAT8m_zIsoUk6bL9wZwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/08.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"407\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z1jF58NUa5Q\/W0FExKQ51DI\/AAAAAAAAQts\/I_MtPNuCQEoG6rAT8m_zIsoUk6bL9wZwACLcBGAs\/s400\/08.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 8:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut piece of lightweight fusible interfacing and iron it on the back of your newly sewn block.\u0026nbsp; I don't know what kind of interfacing I used as it was a huge piece I picked up at a thrift store really inexpensively.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FiFT3c7LV4M\/W0FF1WwWFJI\/AAAAAAAAQt4\/SLEsvHFtF-0p8-ZVoP0jHg7_Eo3xGE1PwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/09.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"356\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FiFT3c7LV4M\/W0FF1WwWFJI\/AAAAAAAAQt4\/SLEsvHFtF-0p8-ZVoP0jHg7_Eo3xGE1PwCLcBGAs\/s400\/09.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 9:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut four strips of finishing fabric 2\" tall x width of interfaced block.\u0026nbsp; Press 1\/2\" edges toward center.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ikGIJ3xl6w\/W0FGPS3mi0I\/AAAAAAAAQuA\/EEL5EmJCUcg6xVZwW0CQfgVQC1OVs1u2gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/10.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"383\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ikGIJ3xl6w\/W0FGPS3mi0I\/AAAAAAAAQuA\/EEL5EmJCUcg6xVZwW0CQfgVQC1OVs1u2gCLcBGAs\/s400\/10.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 10:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlace one strip with pressed edge on top of zipper and one strip on bottom, wrong sides facing, and making sure the strips line up evenly with zipper teeth.\u0026nbsp; Pin together.\u0026nbsp; Using zipper foot on sewing machine, sew the strips to the zipper.\u0026nbsp; Repeat for opposite side of zipper teeth.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fr0yfnaHb80\/W0FHKfSslrI\/AAAAAAAAQuQ\/1JV5KRghyr0ltLeMsvHA2QiI6PCU3-Z6wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/11.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"435\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fr0yfnaHb80\/W0FHKfSslrI\/AAAAAAAAQuQ\/1JV5KRghyr0ltLeMsvHA2QiI6PCU3-Z6wCEwYBhgL\/s400\/11.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NUh_3RBGMG8\/W0FHB7_IH5I\/AAAAAAAAQuM\/Y71lJgTknds6vd4nYZg4_I_gBOqc7-r-wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/12.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"353\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NUh_3RBGMG8\/W0FHB7_IH5I\/AAAAAAAAQuM\/Y71lJgTknds6vd4nYZg4_I_gBOqc7-r-wCEwYBhgL\/s400\/12.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 11:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDecide how high from the bottom of the Floss Keeper you want the zipper pocket.\u0026nbsp; I decided on 6\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RrubY-Jc1SQ\/W0FIbnrxtGI\/AAAAAAAAQuc\/4fNqb0pT6goZtDahFsTthZ_Pnn2M62cnQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/14.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RrubY-Jc1SQ\/W0FIbnrxtGI\/AAAAAAAAQuc\/4fNqb0pT6goZtDahFsTthZ_Pnn2M62cnQCLcBGAs\/s400\/14.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ifVx10_UW8o\/W0FImNoMdRI\/AAAAAAAAQug\/6kcKtEBVc3crKyYaxvRKwmCx4pMezLAVgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/15.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ifVx10_UW8o\/W0FImNoMdRI\/AAAAAAAAQug\/6kcKtEBVc3crKyYaxvRKwmCx4pMezLAVgCLcBGAs\/s400\/15.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut one piece of finishing fabric 6\" tall x width of interfaced block.\u0026nbsp; Mine ended up being 6\" x 9 1\/2\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWith zipper still in place (see first photo in this step), measure from zipper teeth to top of interfaced block.\u0026nbsp; Add to this measurement the height you want your front flap to be.\u0026nbsp; Add 1\/4\" more for the seam allowance.\u0026nbsp; For instance, from my zipper to the top was 3 1\/4\".\u0026nbsp; Add 3 1\/4\" + 9 1\/2\" (width of interfaced block) + 1\/4\" (seam allowance) = 5 1\/4\".\u0026nbsp; I needed to cut a piece 5 1\/4\" x 9 1\/2\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut two pieces of interfacing for the the finishing fabric strips you've just cut.\u0026nbsp; Iron interfacing onto back side of fabric strips.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt this point you should have four pieces:\u0026nbsp; The stitched piece, the zipper with the plackets sewn on, and the top fabric piece for the zipper pocket, and the bottom fabric piece for the zipper pocket.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vkR6YnRh1WM\/W0FKv0gdR2I\/AAAAAAAAQuw\/L1DiM5rIjHIS0gT-WwTTI1VROPdePZC7gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/16.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vkR6YnRh1WM\/W0FKv0gdR2I\/AAAAAAAAQuw\/L1DiM5rIjHIS0gT-WwTTI1VROPdePZC7gCLcBGAs\/s400\/16.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 12:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELay the zipper so that the pull is on your left side.\u0026nbsp; Slide the 6\" tall fabric between the placket making sure it lays straight.\u0026nbsp; Pin in place and top stitch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DoyJGg6ENbM\/W0FLlldwz5I\/AAAAAAAAQu4\/5D51wmFOJEc9dQcutto-_jaVVNrIqkNUgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/17.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"395\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DoyJGg6ENbM\/W0FLlldwz5I\/AAAAAAAAQu4\/5D51wmFOJEc9dQcutto-_jaVVNrIqkNUgCLcBGAs\/s400\/17.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-efeJuV6LUx8\/W0FL_T28Q4I\/AAAAAAAAQvA\/r-R26qL1oE8EAixhsa2DWFgy6BXcYHS6gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/18.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-efeJuV6LUx8\/W0FL_T28Q4I\/AAAAAAAAQvA\/r-R26qL1oE8EAixhsa2DWFgy6BXcYHS6gCLcBGAs\/s400\/18.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 13:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERepeat with top piece.\u0026nbsp; This will be the back side of the Floss Keeper.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iEiWZ9w5ijc\/W0FMIHIfE0I\/AAAAAAAAQvE\/DYfzW6jj_ecXd2va8Mq5JETArHGJ_2DRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/19.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"414\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iEiWZ9w5ijc\/W0FMIHIfE0I\/AAAAAAAAQvE\/DYfzW6jj_ecXd2va8Mq5JETArHGJ_2DRQCLcBGAs\/s400\/19.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 14:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERight sides facing each other, pin and sew the stitched piece to the back side at the bottom edge.\u0026nbsp; Press the seam toward the back side piece.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O2GmzwRna2o\/W0FNdJJMPqI\/AAAAAAAAQvU\/B5igiCcXedIyG4mm_HP9LPvDOAOCtCm8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"510\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O2GmzwRna2o\/W0FNdJJMPqI\/AAAAAAAAQvU\/B5igiCcXedIyG4mm_HP9LPvDOAOCtCm8ACLcBGAs\/s400\/20.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EYou should have one long piece.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Evco2r7nhGo\/W0FNraDQMuI\/AAAAAAAAQvY\/yvg-_F_MHP0rYilMi89NIV2B2-5tGz3ZACLcBGAs\/s1600\/21.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"510\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Evco2r7nhGo\/W0FNraDQMuI\/AAAAAAAAQvY\/yvg-_F_MHP0rYilMi89NIV2B2-5tGz3ZACLcBGAs\/s400\/21.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 15:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you want to add trim along the zipper edge, now is the time!\u0026nbsp; Pin and sew in place.\u0026nbsp; This step is totally optional.\u0026nbsp; I used decorative crochet lace from my stash and wove 12 strands of the cranberry floss used in the stitched piece.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 16:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMeasure the rectangle you just created and cut a lining fabric the same size.\u0026nbsp; Mine ended up being 9 3\/4\" x 21\".\u0026nbsp; Don't worry if your rectangle isn't squared.\u0026nbsp; This will be done in another step.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 17:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECut a piece of fusible fleece the size of the lining fabric.\u0026nbsp; I actually bought the fleece for a paint brush roll project.\u0026nbsp; Hope I have enough left for it!\u0026nbsp; Iron fleece onto wrong side of lining fabric.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 18:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWith right sides facing, lay your finishing fabric piece on top of the lining fabric piece.\u0026nbsp; Pin together.\u0026nbsp; Take a few minutes to square up your edges and cut off the excess zipper.\u0026nbsp; Incidentally, I've had this zipper for decades.\u0026nbsp; Matches perfectly with the purple stitching on the front.\u0026nbsp; I didn't plan it that way, it just happened!\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 19:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFold the Floss Keeper at the bottom edge and the flap to  make sure the flap will lay where you want it.\u0026nbsp; If it's a bit too tall,  cut to size you'd like.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dhDrhTv_7k8\/W0FStMS831I\/AAAAAAAAQv4\/ZzibxLzSkRwUZ_CNS2tQIpElSfSpPOMtQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/22.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"336\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dhDrhTv_7k8\/W0FStMS831I\/AAAAAAAAQv4\/ZzibxLzSkRwUZ_CNS2tQIpElSfSpPOMtQCLcBGAs\/s400\/22.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 20:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you'd like curved corners on your flap, make them now at the bottom edge.\u0026nbsp; I used a square glass to curve my flap.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QD8LOWkbQ9g\/W0FR0SR7wEI\/AAAAAAAAQvw\/0Mf50L1w8-04mhB5DCDxZd61HkgMr4HjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/23.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"373\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QD8LOWkbQ9g\/W0FR0SR7wEI\/AAAAAAAAQvw\/0Mf50L1w8-04mhB5DCDxZd61HkgMr4HjgCLcBGAs\/s400\/23.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 21:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESince I wanted matching trim around my flap on the front, I machine basted 1\/4\" around the edge of the finishing fabric.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vF0eJrmVM0c\/W0FTnwXqupI\/AAAAAAAAQwE\/cS2IjuOD8osGQkH5JF_xwJlg83i-YR7twCLcBGAs\/s1600\/24.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"320\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vF0eJrmVM0c\/W0FTnwXqupI\/AAAAAAAAQwE\/cS2IjuOD8osGQkH5JF_xwJlg83i-YR7twCLcBGAs\/s400\/24.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThen I hand basted the trim in place on the right side making sure it was facing away from the cut edge.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q7vGd04I2R0\/W0FT2EHMcjI\/AAAAAAAAQwI\/VNTCa9dKHOYVvI1vSr2FSSyVSUYZhKo0gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/25.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"346\" data-original-width=\"468\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q7vGd04I2R0\/W0FT2EHMcjI\/AAAAAAAAQwI\/VNTCa9dKHOYVvI1vSr2FSSyVSUYZhKo0gCLcBGAs\/s400\/25.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 22:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt this point add your fastener to keep your flap closed.\u0026nbsp; I used invisible snaps and added decorative buttons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip:\u0026nbsp; When you want to hold a decorative button in place until you can secure it, use double sided tape!\u0026nbsp; After securing the button, carefully cut the tape out from under the button.\u0026nbsp; Works like a charm!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 23:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStarting a couple inches off center on top edge of stitched piece, sew around perimeter of fabric (finishing fabric should be facing lining fabric) using 1\/4\" seam allowance.\u0026nbsp; Make sure previously sewn seams lay flat before stitching over them.\u0026nbsp; Leave 3-4\" gap so you can turn it inside out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ej7NsXiL-AQ\/W0FVDFEqAOI\/AAAAAAAAQwU\/fyrUuv4zyfYSU5tR9QiXNzXEgqwQZ5AAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/26.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ej7NsXiL-AQ\/W0FVDFEqAOI\/AAAAAAAAQwU\/fyrUuv4zyfYSU5tR9QiXNzXEgqwQZ5AAACLcBGAs\/s400\/26.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 24:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EClip corners and notch the curved edge.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-30OTB0rizWk\/W0FVcM4AKQI\/AAAAAAAAQwc\/QV-WK4-3NNou3YbQq_7DFLV1_DF2IgwCACLcBGAs\/s1600\/27.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-30OTB0rizWk\/W0FVcM4AKQI\/AAAAAAAAQwc\/QV-WK4-3NNou3YbQq_7DFLV1_DF2IgwCACLcBGAs\/s400\/27.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 25:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETurn right side out and press flat.\u0026nbsp; Whip stitch the opening closed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 26:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUsing the sewing machine, sew \"in the ditch\" (i.e. in the seam allowance) at the bottom of the Floss Keeper.\u0026nbsp; This forms the bottom of the zipper pocket on the back.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 27:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESew in the ditch of the placket above the zipper.\u0026nbsp; Sew a line where the flap folds over.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStep 28:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELastly, fold the Thread Keeper at the bottom seam with lining fabric facing together.\u0026nbsp; Pin left and right sides.\u0026nbsp; Top stitch 1\/8-1\/4\" in from edges.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThere you have it.\u0026nbsp; Thread Keeper is complete!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HhDGoSh9Tzw\/W0FX2rkMoXI\/AAAAAAAAQwo\/OfjWbEAsF2osFH5h2RgTdGgnPAgyuXzoQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/31.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HhDGoSh9Tzw\/W0FX2rkMoXI\/AAAAAAAAQwo\/OfjWbEAsF2osFH5h2RgTdGgnPAgyuXzoQCLcBGAs\/s400\/31.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D778K5AmwYM\/W0FYM1FrHHI\/AAAAAAAAQw0\/G7fWl_PYoHElzFU7yq-Ssv8GTYxe8tgcgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/33.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"510\" data-original-width=\"460\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D778K5AmwYM\/W0FYM1FrHHI\/AAAAAAAAQw0\/G7fWl_PYoHElzFU7yq-Ssv8GTYxe8tgcgCLcBGAs\/s400\/33.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVzVlvE-YgA\/W0FYVZ45uRI\/AAAAAAAAQw8\/lde5Ucz06cMQEcvBYILJIQZeRDuU3OlTACLcBGAs\/s1600\/34.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVzVlvE-YgA\/W0FYVZ45uRI\/AAAAAAAAQw8\/lde5Ucz06cMQEcvBYILJIQZeRDuU3OlTACLcBGAs\/s400\/34.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEGkS5R0fPA\/W0FYwwR13MI\/AAAAAAAAQxU\/VRc-I3a9eV86Cn0Pl4Q3epnQ3bVt0E5UwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/35.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"340\" data-original-width=\"510\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEGkS5R0fPA\/W0FYwwR13MI\/AAAAAAAAQxU\/VRc-I3a9eV86Cn0Pl4Q3epnQ3bVt0E5UwCLcBGAs\/s400\/35.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf I were to do this over, the one thing I'd do differently is to add a lining fabric over top of the fusible fleece where the zipper pocket is.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe dimensions of my finished Thread Keeper ended up being 8 3\/4\" wide x 9\" tall.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you make one, I'd love to see it! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2804371512010126872\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=2804371512010126872\u0026isPopup=true","title":"23 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2804371512010126872"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/2804371512010126872"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/07\/thread-keeper-tutorial.html","title":"Thread Keeper Tutorial"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pA7GASz-TD8\/W0FA-m3_0lI\/AAAAAAAAQsg\/ljidglzTBNAuWCvhavE2qrnxzzPlnsFUQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/28.%2BThread%2BKeeper%2BLowRes.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"23"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19343327.post-7461548764686032694"},"published":{"$t":"2018-07-02T10:36:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-27T14:29:23.216-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cross stitch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"theatre"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"weather"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Marvelous Monday Update 7\/2\/2018"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" trbidi=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWEATHER\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Jqfno91g4Y\/Wzo_m-Kp8FI\/AAAAAAAAQrk\/CenX4OJ24LgrHNBLFwPG80B2YHb5lAGQgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DogDays.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Jqfno91g4Y\/Wzo_m-Kp8FI\/AAAAAAAAQrk\/CenX4OJ24LgrHNBLFwPG80B2YHb5lAGQgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DogDays.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhew, this past weekend was a scorcher!\u0026nbsp; Heat index temperatures were 110-115F.\u0026nbsp; The air conditioner in the house and vehicles could hardly keep up.\u0026nbsp; Thankfully, on Sunday a cold front came through and the temperatures dropped considerably.\u0026nbsp; At least for a few days...\u0026nbsp; Dog days of summer!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHEATRE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI almost had a fiasco on my hands.\u0026nbsp; Last month, I bought tickets to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Of_Mice_and_Men\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOf Mice and Men\u003C\/a\u003E at a local community theatre for June 30th.\u0026nbsp; The local college was putting on Wizard of Oz so I bought tickets on June 22nd for the production on the 23rd... or, so I thought.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8fECWLbYPE\/WzpDh20n4RI\/AAAAAAAAQr0\/75HcrDSPxjc18HMVY6tK_relGN_lKbbbACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Wizard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"314\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8fECWLbYPE\/WzpDh20n4RI\/AAAAAAAAQr0\/75HcrDSPxjc18HMVY6tK_relGN_lKbbbACLcBGAs\/s400\/Wizard.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EArrived at the theatre on the 23rd all dressed up to find there were people in my seats.\u0026nbsp; There were 20 people in line at the box office and the lights were flickering to tell people to take their seats.\u0026nbsp; I figured part of the show would be missed if I had to wait until the line was cleared, so I went home.\u0026nbsp; On Monday, I called to see if I could exchange the tickets for the last showing of Oz on July 1st.\u0026nbsp; Instead of sitting front center, the only seats were in the last three rows a little off center.\u0026nbsp; Better than losing the cost of the tickets, I got those.\u0026nbsp; The production, like all the college's productions, was fantastic!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;I'm always amazed at how talented the actors\/actresses are and\u0026nbsp;the special effects are always so good.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zbc_Dh_4yT0\/WzpDTVkJeaI\/AAAAAAAAQrw\/NtypQEoGfSABYkGVkIWjMNokGrWHNl9CwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/OfMice.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"391\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zbc_Dh_4yT0\/WzpDTVkJeaI\/AAAAAAAAQrw\/NtypQEoGfSABYkGVkIWjMNokGrWHNl9CwCLcBGAs\/s200\/OfMice.jpg\" width=\"130\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOf Mice and Men was also very good.\u0026nbsp; It's based on a novel by John Steinbeck.\u0026nbsp; I've never read the book or seen the 1993 movie.\u0026nbsp; The ending was compassionate and disturbing at the same time.\u0026nbsp; I was sitting third row center so I\u0026nbsp;experienced the ending up close and personal!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESTITCHY STUFF\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHappy Dance!\u0026nbsp; I finished Ode to the Ort Basket.\u0026nbsp; I'm very pleased with how it turned out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_zBd2R6rNU\/WzpF3Mlvb3I\/AAAAAAAAQsE\/-skocgtsZiYs8-mLzZRn9IhLvVCykIiDQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"304\" data-original-width=\"388\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_zBd2R6rNU\/WzpF3Mlvb3I\/AAAAAAAAQsE\/-skocgtsZiYs8-mLzZRn9IhLvVCykIiDQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B03%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_Iud2sHodo\/WzpF7F1SOGI\/AAAAAAAAQsI\/Y6fd1ibxks4MzQ1Cmzdx99smjimVXg0FQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B05%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p_Iud2sHodo\/WzpF7F1SOGI\/AAAAAAAAQsI\/Y6fd1ibxks4MzQ1Cmzdx99smjimVXg0FQCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B05%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TL7WTb5wcU8\/WzpF_fqVYDI\/AAAAAAAAQsM\/vyUBqKl4_14EqD3qLGL8vfTEjPq14VyXwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"425\" data-original-width=\"425\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TL7WTb5wcU8\/WzpF_fqVYDI\/AAAAAAAAQsM\/vyUBqKl4_14EqD3qLGL8vfTEjPq14VyXwCLcBGAs\/s400\/2018-06-29%2BOde%2Bto%2BOrt%2BBasket%2B04%2BLowRes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOde to the Ort Basket\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDesigner:\u0026nbsp; Brenda Gervais\/With Thy Needle and Thread\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFabric:\u0026nbsp; 40ct Vintage Pecan by Lakeside Linens\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFibers:\u0026nbsp; GAST, WDW, DMC, and Classic Colorworks threads\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBasket is 2.75\"W x 2.5\"H x 1.5\"D\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELinked to: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/stitchinglotus.ca\/2018\/07\/smalls-sal-july-2018-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStitching Lotus Smalls SAL\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESoap box time!\u0026nbsp; The designs calls\u0026nbsp;over-dyed threads so I bought them all.\u0026nbsp; I was very irritated that one color used only three stitches.\u0026nbsp; Since the design is stitched one thread over two, that means I used 1\/2\" of one strand of thread.\u0026nbsp; With the little amount of thread needed to stitch this project, the designer could've put in\u0026nbsp;the small amount of threads needed and bumped the price up a couple dollars.\u0026nbsp; Okay, off my soapbox now.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUntil next time...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7461548764686032694\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=19343327\u0026postID=7461548764686032694\u0026isPopup=true","title":"17 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/7461548764686032694"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/19343327\/posts\/default\/7461548764686032694"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/meari.blogspot.com\/2018\/07\/marvelous-monday-update-722018.html","title":"Marvelous Monday Update 7\/2\/2018"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meari"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18080474930910254503"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"27","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_HRLaUOFdCJk\/SMMpUcC2QCI\/AAAAAAAACF0\/19k3rxx-BLU\/S220-s113\/JapaneseGirl.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Jqfno91g4Y\/Wzo_m-Kp8FI\/AAAAAAAAQrk\/CenX4OJ24LgrHNBLFwPG80B2YHb5lAGQgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DogDays.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"17"}}]}});