Tuesday Tips–2/24/2015

I don’t know about you, but several years ago I finally discovered that I am a visual learner.  I need to see not just read about it.  Therefore, it is very helpful that on the Internet we have access to videos.

Today I am sharing links to a number of videos. 

I think one of the most important steps to having sharp scissors is to invest in the highest quality of scissors you can afford. 

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The Week That Was–02/22/2015

Well, it is still winter here. Two snow storms this week which nearly closed down the city. 

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It was combined with extremely cold temperatures – it was 5 degrees Fahrenheit this morning and this week the wind gusts were up to 60 mph.  This was our Weather Alert for last Wednesday at 8:30 PM.

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When not cooking – to keep the house warm! – or shoveling/brooming the snow, I did get some stitching done!

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Friday Finds–02/20/2015

OK, where has this week gone!  I can’t believe that it is Friday again.  Not to mention that the week has gone by so fast, but guess what?  Next Friday is the last Friday of February!  I know that February is a short month, but does it seem to you that the month has flown by?

The weather has been wicked.  This just hasn’t been a normal winter. Although we’ve been fairly lucky concerning the small amount of snow that we’ve had compared to other locations, it has been extremely cold with winds almost hurricane strength which has allowed the wind chill temperature to drop into single digits or even negative numbers!

Let’s get started looking at some sewing and quilting projects found on the Internet.  If we can’t go out into the yard, at least we can be inside sewing!

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Tuesday Tips–2/17/2015

It is Tuesday, so we must be checking out Tips found on the Internet.  Most of my resources are other Bloggers and often I find out about them through my friends on Facebook.   

  • On her Facebook Page – Quiltville – Bonnie Hunter shared these tips about what needle to use – Did you know that one size does not fit all projects!

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The Week That Was–2/15/2015

Do you find yourself stitching more when the weather is C-O-L-D?  Heating up my sewing room with the iron is a great way to warm up! Winking smile  I do find I am more productive when the sun is shining, whether it is cold or hot.

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We’ve had some snow flurries, lots of wind and falling temperatures.  The wind chill on Friday was below Zero ( F ) and they are promising today will be even colder. This is what it looked like last night.  It didn’t snow a lot, but the wind was rattling the house!

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