The Bachelor

The Bachelor.....
OK - WHY do I watch this nonsense???? I certainly don't agree with the premise - much less the morals, or the process!
Nonethelesss...I'm watching. (So is hubby!)
I know - I watch because of the CLOTHES! I love to see what these bimbos are all wearing - and decide if I think they look good in it...

BUT -
I hate, hate, hate how pathetic our English language has become...
I think I'm gonna scream if I hear one more time:

• 'like' used over and over

and

• 'you guys' ................... they are gals, for one thing

or

• take our relationship to the next level...
  

Just venting....

PS - are those fangs on this blonde real????

My Feline Helper

I'm hard at creative work on my Mystery Project these days - and here is my 'Guard' Cat. This is Dopey - who is Bella's big brother. He really is quite the cat - note how his front paws are crosed here. He's found this new favorite place on top of m project bin. That navy sweatshirt he's plopped himself on will have to get washed a couple of times to get his long fur off! I love him too - just not that long hair - it's no fun to stroke because it is always full of static.

What amazes me about animal fur is the markings - how in one strand of fur - the color changes. The symmetry too. Only a very, very wonderful, awesome, miraculout, BIGGER than I can imagine creator God could make all that! Then - when the fur comes out - another one, marked the SAME way comes back in - absolutely AMAZING!

Anyway - I am in my 'heaven' - designing and writing directions. Hubby home with pneumonia, not a good thing - but at least there are pills to cure it and we know what it is!

Hoping you're safe, warm, and enjoying a hobby. I'm SEW lucky to have my hobby be my 'work' as well!

Recent books I've read

The Last Jihad and The Last Days by Joel Rosenberg were thrillers based on modern day history and gave me a new insight into the middle eastern conflict. These fictional books so intersect with modern day events and issues = you'll be amazed and glued to them! I certainly was. In fact, I actually read The Last Days 2 times not even realizing it until more than half way through!!!!! That is how FULL this author packs characters and events into his works.

HIGHLY recommend!

Also - went back into history upon reading of Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington in Sarah Palin's newest book. I learned oodles about the culture of slavery in U.S. History and certainly have a newfound knowlege and respect for Booker T. Washington. His respect for and elevation of WORK - and work done well was inspiring and refreshing.

Sewing for Russell - My Grand-Dog!

OK - so I was at the fabric store looking through the pattern book to find the Simplicity Apron pattern I'd used for my daughter - as I had been requested to stitch up another one - this time with a 'top' to it - and I came across ALL these pet clothes patterns! ... This is one of 7 views in Simplicity 9520.

You seee - my DD and wonderful hubby decided to add a DOG to their family - no less than about 2 weeks after they moved into their new house no less -- so now I have a Grand Dog.
He's pretty cute though - I gotta say. He and my #1 Grandson play so cute together. So now my baby has a house, a yard, AND a dog. Very 'Lassie' plan I'd say. I just wish the world were like it was during 'Lassie' episode days and he could go out and run the neighborhood and play!

Anyway - back at the store, then... I saw this Indianapolis Colts polar fleece - so I was off and running. Russell being black, I thought that the bands would be best a blue - but could NOT find a blue ribbing or fleece that would work - so you can't see the bands around his back-end, neck, or front legs, but they are black. I also must admit, it was kinda hard to 'get the picture' of sewing for a dog. Things were quite different as far as 'pieces' go - and it tickled my brain a bit - but that's always a good thing.

The back side curves up a bit to under the tummy - but I have to agree - it needs a 'pee pee' alteration - curving that up a tad more. As it is - they'll just have to fold up the back end when he goes out to 'do his business'. I had stitched it up pretty much - to a fitting stage - to give it to them, and then ran down and finished it off all on the 31st - midst putting a big meal on the table - you get the picture. So then, when the additional 'alteration' was requested - my reply was it would just have to wait!


Sew............there you have it: the "HIT" gift of the Christmas 2010 season. Have fun - sew for your animals!!!

By the way - I stitched this up on my serger - which uses EL needles, which I handle at my website at 25% savings...both in a combo pack of 80's and 90's, or all 80's and all 90's.
Check it out - click on this link: http://www.londas-sewing.com/Schmetz-Serger-Needle-EL705-p20838.html