I just love looking at fonts…….it must be a girl thing.  As I look back on different patterns that have been put together, I can see my "Victorian" thinking days and my "Casual" in all areas days.  At the moment, I am smitten with Susan Branches handwritting.  Of course I’m trying to copy some of her letters.  My mom says that I can’t because my writing is "who" I am.  But I’ll not give up.  I love her "A’s" and the little tails she puts on things.

The farm is pretty calm at the moment….. everything is just holding it’s breath til spring comes.   The frost was just beautiful this morning, it was so thick I thought it was snow.

We have a new puppy, Joe.  He’s mostly black lab and of course very much fun. 

What he can do to a ball of yarn defies description. 

And how is it that you put 1 cup of water into the dog……and 3 cups come out. 

I am SO glad we have no carpet.  Farm living has reinforced that over and over.

I have a chicken with a skin condition……and she is taking a time in the house also.  There aren’t enough feathers on her to keep her warm……I suppose I could make her a coat……..      This morning I gave her handful of oatmeal, and no kidding, she said "thankyou".  It was kind of a squawking, but the cadence and inflection were perfect. 

My workroom is getting mudded and taped today.  YEAH!!!!!  Only a couple of more steps til I can paint and then move back in.  Sewing at the kitchen table is not a fun thing.  I miss my huge piece of plywood with a passion.  Sitting down to sew isn’t real good either.  I sew standing up, gives me faster access to the ironing board and the puppy or cow or whatever needs to be done.  Boy, do I ever need to iron that shuts off on it’s own.  I’d like it to last longer than 4 minutes though.  Hah!

Better get going, I smell the coffee …… and it smells good!  Have a great day, I really apreciate all you who come by the site and drop me a note.

Blessings on your heads,

Katie

Hi Ladies……

yes indeed, it is summer.  Makes the mornings rather fast paced, trying to get the outside things done before the heat takes over.  Today will reach close to 100 degrees and that is plain ole miserable in this corner of the burg.  I think I’ll be giving the goats a soak to help keep them cool.

Been doing quite abit of gardening….but not enough to have a picture that I’m proud of…..if you get my drift.  Now that the ducks have quit pulling up the corn plants….I’m a little more hopeful for some corn on the cob.  But for the freezer corn….will have to go to the market and buy.  The little stink weeds ate more than their share.

I have a great pantry (not attached to the house) out in the garage…..and it had acquired a couple of rats.  Drove me crazy.  Tried several types of traps…..finally got one with my foot.  Never underestimate an angry housewife.  Well, my husband had had enough.   He ripped the whole thing out….and lined it with sheet metal.  The shelves are being built…painted…..and ladies, it is just lovely.  The old pantry was old dark wood and yucky cement floor….now it’s all SILVER.    We keep joking about now having to wrap our heads in foil when the aliens come now.  We will just go into the pantry to save our brains……..you know I’m kidding, right?

Tomorrow in my little town of Vernonia…..there is an "Art Camp"……now go visual here for a second.  In your minds eye, picture an average patternmaker……teaching 12 kids (ages 7-19) how to run a machine, cut out a pattern, sew straight….and make an apron.  And there are two groups back to back.  One hour for each group……I am in so much trouble.  I made up the simplest pattern……but it will be a miracle if they come out.  Will bring my camera…….the lady on the ground holding an icepack on her head will be me.

Onward Ladies…….your projects are calling…….

Blessings to you all,

Katie

Hi Everyone,

This is just an update for the Slumber Buns pattern. There were some changes that needed to happen that have now been made. But for the first 2000 or so patterns printed need these changes, so here they are in a PDF file. Just follow the link below.

Thanks,
Katie

Slumber Buns Revisions

Morning Ladies:

How was your summer? Hard to believe that it’s over already…..but one look out my window and it can’t be argued. This kind of weather always puts me in the mood to bake bread…….lots of bread. Soup and bread. You can fix just about any bad day with soup and bread.

Crashed my Kitchen aide mixer a little while ago……..had to get another. Went bigger and with more power…….you know what that means……more bread!

Paisley News: A new pattern is out. It’s called "Slumber Buns Pajama Bottoms" Comes in 2 lengths; Capri and Full length. AND to top it all off, all the sizes are in one pattern. Yeah! I know that will delight some of you. Childs size 2 all the way up to Ladies 26-28. I think I’ve got you covered.

Quilt Market is coming right up……and it’s my first time to attend. What a treat! My sister Annie (who with her husband Scot) makes those wonderful Plexiglas sewing tables, that we can’t sew without, is having me come down and help in their booth. We will also be selling that great little "Bendable Bright Light". Since we are on the first aisle, there won’t be much time for shopping…….but at least I was there!

We are mostly recovered from the flood……every once in awhile, I’ll move a box or something and find a layer of dried flood mud. A little reminder of last December.

My son Bill (14) took a great shot of the barn……I think you’ll enjoy the view.

Have a great fall season, and remember…..Soup & Bread!

The Lord bless & keep you,

Katie