Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Some of last year's work...
I used to have a blog on another 'network', but it wasn't very user-friendly, so I switched over to Blogger.com. I have been a bit lazy about transferring my photos over to the new blog, however. Today I pulled a few over, and here they are for you to peek at. The first is a collage of pieces awaiting their final finishing. They are done now and some can be seen if you look into the older posts on this blog. On the bottom is a tiny little flower done on 50ct gauze, using a half-stitch (petit point). I love doing tiny things. The exquisite detail just draws me to it. I will often stitch something 'over one' on 40 ct. even though it calls for over two on a larger weave fabric. I also enjoy stitching small, relatively quick stitches to BAPs that take months to complete. I must not have the patience it takes for the big projects. 
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Craft table
This is very handy. There is a large ruler embedded in the work surface. The front of the table will have a lighted display case with a glass shelf and glass doors, to show off those beautiful stitched items. On the end is the sewing machine, which hides when not in use, then comes up effortlessly via a hydraulic system.
Construction - Bud's stuff.
Bud's mother is also a stitcher. In her new house she is going to have a craft room to organize her supplies and tools. Bud and she have designed the room around 4 major elements: a hutch, a craft table, a bookcase and a storage area. Here is the hutch. It will be painted white, will have Mary Englebreit knobs on the small drawers, and has daylight lighting for true color viewing. Cool, huh?
Be a Ruth follower!
I followed a link to this blog, and aside from being a great stitching blog the generous owner is giving away a neat gift in honor of her own birthday! Go here: http://www.ruthsrunningstitch.blogspot.com
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Kinda sad.
We bought this1994 Plymouth Acclaim from Bud's aunt a few years ago, after she went into the nursing home. We drove it as a second car, then passed it on to our daughter. She has bought a new car and is selling this one now. What a nice little car it has been, clean and reliable. A testimony to how long something will last if you take care of it.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sandy Hill
Frame made by Bud. Sandy Hill, in Hudson Falls. My father used to work at Sandy Hill Iron & Brass Works.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
More househunting!
This one has fabulous floors, a great deck and sits on a gorgeous lot. Lots of reasons to look at this one twice.
Potential
This one is promising - hot tub off the master bedroom, half the basement is finished, the other half is a workshop, beautiful floors, roomy garage, well-kept and owner is the contractor who built it for himself, so quality workmanship throughout with lots of attention to details.
Househunting!
Not for us, but for the in-laws. They are moving back home after many long years in St. Louis. We have been previewing houses for them and together we've narrowed it down to 3 or 4 good ones.
I have to say, househunting with someone else's money is a lot of fun! We can play all we want with floor plans, extras, colors, etc, and never have to spend a single penny on any of it. Of course, only the best will do for our loved ones!
Wonder which one they will choose?
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