How true…
| VIOLET |
You surround yourself with art and music and are constantly driven to express yourself. You often daydream. You prefer honesty in your relationships and believe strongly in your personal morals.
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It’s me to a T!
So, I found this little quiz through Gorgeous Things blog and thought I’d give it a shot. It explains why I hate most politicians…
I’m a Mandarin!
You’re an intellectual, and you’ve worked hard to get where you are now. You’re a strong believer in education, and you think many of the world’s problems could be solved if people were more informed and more rational. You have no tolerance for sloppy or lazy thinking. It frustrates you when people who are ignorant or dishonest rise to positions of power. You believe that people can make a difference in the world, and you’re determined to try.
Talent: 46%
Lifer: 31%
Mandarin: 54%
Take the Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin quiz.
it wasn’t me, I promise!
We’ve worked really hard the last 2 days to be kind at school and to remember the Golden rule. (It’s amazing how well a little boy can behave when blocks are promised.) So, imagine my horror–and the teacher’s–when another child threw a car at the LM. Lovely, isn’t it:
I should note this happened about 2 hours before fall pictures. Typical.
A little sewing…
It’s amazing what one can accomplish while the internet is down. It really is funny how much more time I had…
A special (last minute) request from a friend…
Birthday present #1 for the same little boy.
Birthday present # 2.
A Twirly, Whirly Skirt and Initial T for EGM’s silent auction.
And a little something for me. (Review to come.)
Book Review: Sandra Betzina Sews for your Home
Sandra Betzina Sews for your Home
by Sandra Betzina and Debbie Valentine
Published in 2002
ISBN: 1-56158-446-0
Some Chapter Headings:
Kids and Pets
Seating
Sleeping Comfort
Outdoors
I liked:
- The “Tricks of the Trade” sections spread through out the book that include topics like making bias tape and preparing fabric.
- Lots of great measuring worksheets for bed covers, table covers, and window coverings.
- Interesting projects like a Faux-Leather Hassock, a Floor Pillow, Futon Covers, Buffet Silverware Holders, and Jumbo Bolsters.
- The fun kids projects like a puppet theater, a child’s tee pee, a child’s playhouse, and a fort in a bunk bed.
My dislikes:
- None really.
Conclusion:
This book is an excellent resources for home sewing. It includes really good worksheets and tips for buying enough fabric. It also has lots of pictures to show you the techniques used in slip covering, mitering corners, and other techniques. Definitely one to turn to when you are ready to change a room.
Would I buy this book for myself?
Nope. I wouldn’t have even looked at this one. But… my mom found this one on the cheap table at a local bookstore and picked it up for me and I love it!! I have ideas for Christmas gifts and for my living room.
Would I buy this book for a beginner?
If she was into home dec. Like the book points out in the intro: “…home-dec items are a great place to begin because the fabrics are easy to work with and you don’t have to fuss with the fit.” (page 3)
Blogging from the library…
Just a quick note to say that I haven’t fallen off the face of the Earth. I’m sewing and carpooling and cooking and all those things. And, joy of joys, it seems I have more time for all of them as my dumb cable company can’t get out till Friday to fix a problem with their lines and my internet connection. Yuck! Anyway, I’ll be back…