Hello and good Monday morning my friends.   Today’s post is a wee departure from the norm, although normal around here has yet to be defined.  Let’s see; there’s no colourful clothing, there’s no creative sewing or DIY; just me and the mister taking advantage of some *free* time and some fabulous summer weather. Over the past several days, we enjoyed the fair, {yes I had my mini doughnuts} we lunched on Main Street, we shopped, and we cycled a stretch of the Fort to Fort Trail in Langley, B.C.  Don’t worry…I haven’t packed up my sewing machine; in fact, work has begun on a new little project.  But here’s the thing; I’m still getting my head around the concept of once again being the sole manager of my projects and my time, and…

Hello dear friends.  It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news that I have been eliminated from the Super Online Sewing Match.  It was an utter disappointment {insert crocodile tears here} to learn I won’t be moving on to the final challenge.  I was so close to that much coveted Janome sewing machine, but alas, it is not to be.   Okay, enough of the pity party.  I like my little blog to be a happy place, and there is much to be happy about.  Throughout the competition I remained true to my individual style and I am so proud of everything I made, and all on a sewing machine that is over thirty years old!  I think I’m proof that you do not need the latest in technology to create…